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Walk in the Cold to raise awareness about hungry, homeless
On Saturday, the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission will be holding its annual 5K Walk in the Cold event at the Waterfront at Snake River…
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Idaho Falls golf courses to open for 2024 season Friday
Spring is here, and the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is opening its three championship golf courses on Friday, March…
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What actions are local law enforcement officers taking in response to the statewide alert
Authorities are searching for a white supremacist Idaho prison inmate and an accomplice who fled after the accomplice shot and wounded corrections…
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Viewing party for locally filmed independent movie
Peak Season is a romantic-comedy filmed in Jackson Hole and Driggs by a group of…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone
Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…
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Help protect your tax refunds: Respond to identity verification letters
Last year, the Idaho State Tax Commission sent more than 2,400 identity verification letters and stopped nearly $30.1 million in income tax refunds…
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K-9 Officers to train in Eastern Idaho
Law enforcement K9 handlers from Southeast Idaho are excited to host the 2024 Idaho Police Canine Association Conference, May 6 – 10, in Idaho…
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Evacuation lifted after propane truck catches fire in Madison County
People were evacuated from a propane tank truck fire on 6000 West in Madison County.…
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Officials identify man found dead in Chubbuck
Next of kin has been…
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How a real estate industry shake-up could affect Idaho home buyers and sellers
A big change could be coming to the national real estate industry potentially impacting the how homes are bought and…
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Gov. Little signs law banning AI-generated ‘revenge porn’
Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed a bill that prohibits AI generated porn to look like a real…
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Spring cleaning should include your car
Bryston Van Wey from the Pro Detailer in Rigby told Local News 8 that giving attention to your car is just as important as your…
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Pocatello water line installation begins Thursday
The project is anticipated to take eight weeks to…
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Chad Daybell’s trial: how court restrictions have changed since Lori Vallow-Daybell trial
Chad Daybell is facing the death penalty in Ada County beginning April 1.…
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Local dance program wins 2 national titles
Extreme Ballroom Youth Gold brings home two national titles from the past weekend, one in Ballroom Standard Formation Championships and the other in…
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National Ag Day highlights why agriculture in Idaho is important, ways to support farmers
The temperatures are warming, and the snow is melting…
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2 suspects pleaded not guilty for shooting at Compass Academy
Two men appeared in court this week to submit their pleas for the charges they are facing in connection to the shooting at Compass Academy in Idaho…
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Spring prescribed burns planned for South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed burns are planned for the South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest this…
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Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses
Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…
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Melaleuca donates beef to Idaho Foodbank
A local company is helping feed those in need in eastern…
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No injuries reported after boat overturns on Snake River
Two people were uninjured after a small boat overturned on the Snake River Monday afternoon near the Byington Boat Dock East of…
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Flood Awareness Week: How to stay safe and be prepared
According to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), flooding is the leading cause of severe weather-related deaths each year in the United…
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Now is the time to trim your trees
Now is the time to trim trees in Idaho…
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How potential rule making could harm off-road vehicle users
“That would mean a stop to manufacturing vehicles for all those folks who use our…
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Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho
Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…
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Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill
A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…
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Bridge collisions in Idaho: What every driver needs to know
“It’s typically contractors hauling construction equipment, maybe having an excavator on the back of a truck and it’s not fully…
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New video revealed in Salmon shooting investigation
New video of a shooting just north of Salmon on March 12 has been…
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U of I marks record spring enrollment
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up for the sixth straight…
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Spring break is coming – where are the travelers going?
Spring break is just around the corner, and with millions of Americans getting started on this year’s family vacations, AAA is sharing tips to…
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Idaho gas prices up nearly 9 cents
Prices in Idaho are 39.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 24.4 cents per gallon lower than a year…
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Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside
True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…
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Idaho considers a ban on using public funds or facilities for gender-affirming care
Idaho lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill that would ban the use of any public funds for gender-affirming care, including for state employees…
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Free ID for voting now more accessible to Idahoans
The legislation eliminates a restriction for Idahoans who have possessed a current driver’s license in the prior six months from obtaining the free…
Continue Reading News you can use this morning – March 18, 2024
Here are some stories you can use this Monday…
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Gov. Little declares Idaho Flood Awareness Week
The proclamation underscores the importance of understanding and preparing for the dangers posed by…
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USS Idaho is officially christened, now set for a year of testing
An official warship has been named after the gem state for the first time in over a century.
The first ship was christened in 1919.
While the USS…
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Spud Kings fall to Mustangs 2-1 in heartbreaker, but keep lead for final playoff spot
In a hard fought Friday night battle, a late third period goal stung the Idaho Falls Spud Kings in a 2-1 defeat against the NCDC Mountain…
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day responsibly
It’s a day that celebrates luck and good fortune, but AAA warns if drivers overindulge in alcohol during St. Patrick’s Day festivities, the odds…
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BLM acquires central Idaho lands to protect crucial wildlife habitat
The Bureau of Land Management is getting 80 acres of land in…
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Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green
Downtown Idaho Falls is turning green with all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities…
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Disney on Ice skates into Idaho Falls
You still have three days to go see Disney on Ice at the Mountain America Center in Idaho…
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Truck driving lessons for getting under bridges
The southbound lanes of Yellowstone Highway were shut down Thursday for hours due to a semi truck hitting the bottom of the…
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D91 receives large musical instrument donation
This donation will benefit several students who want to play guitar, but might not be able to provide one to be taught…
Continue Reading US Navy Submarine, the future USS IDAHO to be Christened on Saturday – “Watch Parties” taking place around Idaho
The U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), will be formally christened and named on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at…
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Idaho Hope Squad programs gather for suicide prevention conference
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – East Idaho schools gathered in Idaho Falls on Thursday for a conference of Hope Squad programs. Youth suicides have risen 62…
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North Fremont’s Shannon Hill and Ben Lenz to retire from coaching boys basketball and football
Big changes are coming to North Fremont athletics next school year. The school announced Shannon Hill has retired from coaching boys basketball and…
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Deceased identified as investigation continues into deadly home invasion
The Bingham County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate a possible home invasion where the intruder was left…
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Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
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Date set for Jeremy Best trial
The Jeremy Best murder case will go to…
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How law enforcement and self defense experts say you should prepare for, respond to a home invader
Local News 8 is talking to community experts on what you need to know on responding to active shooter and home invasion…
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Blackfoot to build new animal shelter to address overcrowding
It’s official – the city of Blackfoot is getting a new animal shelter. Local News 8 was the first to report plans to build a new shelter were in…
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Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party is coming to the Mountain America Center
Disney on Ice is here in Idaho Falls.…
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Semi-truck hits Northgate Mile underpass, blocking road
A semi hauling another semi overturned in the F-street underpass just before noon on Thursday.…
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Avalanche danger has dropped for now
The Centennial Mountains across Island Park have a considerable risk of avalanches. The Sawtooth and Teton Mountains only have a moderate…
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University students spend spring break doing service
“A lot of us have never been this far west, especially to Idaho, and we just wanted to serve the local…
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Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…
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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide
As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…
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Pay It Forward: Madison County Senior Activity Center
The senior center serves food in-house and delivered, along with fun activities and socialization for…
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Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured
Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible home invasion at a Bingham County home. …
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ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes
More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…
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Rigby Chamber of Commerce to hold open primary initiative event
Seeing this momentum, the Rigby Chamber of Commerce told Local News 8 they’ve invited Hyrum Erickson, a Republican Precinct Committeeman from Rexburg…
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Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…
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Deputy Idaho Attorney General to assist prosecution in Chad Daybell trial
The murder trial of Chad Daybell is set to start April 1 in Ada County, and when it does, there will be a new attorney helping the…
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Morning fire breaks out at Idaho Falls construction building
Several engines from the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire call on South Professional Way in Idaho Falls shortly after 7 Wednesday…
Continue Reading Bill blocking cities and counties from regulating knives passes Idaho House
A bill banning cities and counties from restricting knives, is one step closer to becoming Idaho state…
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News you can use this morning – March 13, 2024
Here’s a rundown of some new stories this morning you should…
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Bill to bring back the presidential primary election passes Idaho Senate
Idaho is one step closer to bringing back the presidential primary…
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Marijuana advertising bill moves forward
The Idaho House has voted to approve House Bill…
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ITD to host an open house on SH-39 in Blackfoot
This project is scheduled to be constructed in…
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Cleanup begins on collapsed carport
Cleanup has started on the collapsed carport at the Westwood Park Village condominiums in Idaho…
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Idaho Supreme Court declines to hear Bryan Kohberger request
The Idaho Supreme Court has declined to hear the request from Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers to appeal the decision not to toss out the charges against…
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Coroner releases name of victim killed in Saturday’s shooting
Prosecutors are still working on possible murder charges against the man who kept police at bay for several hours late Saturday…
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Changes coming to GIFT pricing
Since June of 2022, the Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) department 160,000 people have gotten rides to various destinations thanks to the service.…
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New car wash opens in Blackfoot
Pony Express Car Wash is hosting a ribbon cutting Tuesday at noon in…
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Bill to expand birth control access in Idaho heads to Governor Little’s desk
A new bill expanding birth control access in Idaho is one signature away from becoming state…
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News you can use this morning – March 12, 2024
Here are some of the top and new stories this Tuesday…
Continue Reading Kidneys for Communities stresses the growing need for kidney donors in the U.S.
CEO of Kidneys for Communities discusses the urgent demand for kidney donors across the…
Continue Reading Library materials bill revived by the Idaho House of Representatives
Libraries could soon face legal issues if a new Idaho bill is…
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Bengal Giving Day kicks off at ISU
It’s a time to “unite, celebrate and elevate Bengal…
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A thrilling dunk contest highlights the District 5 Senior Showcase in Pocatello
Dunks and threes were at the center of the District 5 Senior Showcase inside The Palace at Pocatello High School…
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2 new suspects indicted in Compass Academy shooting incident
Two new suspects have been indicted in the Compass Academy shooting incident on Feb.…
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Ty Walker’s “Michigan” goal has the Spud Kings in a playoff spot with four games left to play
Idaho Falls is still buzzing from a huge Spud Kings win Saturday, highlighted by the goal of the year, “The Michigan” from Ty…
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How COVID-19 has changed the medical world 4 years later – Local News 8 investigates
March 11 marks the infamous anniversary of when the outbreak of COVID-19 became a worldwide pandemic, according to the World Health…
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Idaho gas prices up 7 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 7.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.26/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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My World Discovery Museum moving locations to Museum of Clean
A popular destination for children in Pocatello will be moving locations soon.…
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Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle emotions
Emotions are a large contributor to overall mental health. But dealing with them can be tricky. That’s where a new local program called InUPowers can…
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Rangeland Improvement Act moves to Idaho Senate floor
Farmers and ranchers in eastern Idaho may soon get more authority to improve…
Continue Reading New bill may bring back the presidential primary election in Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are making a new push to bring a presidential primary back to the Gem…
Continue Reading D91 seeks public opinion to address the school district’s budget
Idaho Falls School District 91 is looking for public input to address its budget.…
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EXCLUSIVE: Shooting suspect’s family gives insight into Idaho Falls SWAT standoff
An Idaho Falls man allegedly entered a home and shot two people Saturday night, killing one, before engaging in an hours-long standoff with…
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Reed’s Dairy leases a new warehouse in the Idaho Falls area
In the months since the tragic fire that destroyed their previous warehouse, Reed’s Dairy has needed a new location to keep production going.…
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Idaho Falls Spud Kings take down Utah Outliers on Saturday 4-1
In their final weekend game of the season at home, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings got the win on Saturday night over the Utah Outliers…
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1 person dead, 2 people taken into custody after shooting in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police SWAT team arrested a 23-year-old male last night at the Teton Mesa Apartments on Lomax Street, after two people had been shot,…
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Elks Lodge food drive feeds 278 families
Cars were lined outside of the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls early Saturday morning, as they prepared to hand out food for those who needed it.…
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Sports Line Friday Night: March 8th, 2024
Five local basketball teams, two wrestling teams, and two dozen wrestlers capped the winter sports season with state…
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“School facilities funding bill” nears finish line in 2024 legislature
Idaho House Bill 521 is headed toward the Senate Floor soon. If it passes and is signed into law, it will provide Idaho schools with a billion…
Continue Reading Grand jury indicts fight suspects
The two suspects in the death of Alexander Barber were in court…
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New Idaho House bill lets funeral homes dispose of unclaimed human remains
“We wait a whole year after the person has passed and then…we spread [the cremated…
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