A dynamic wet weather pattern for the duration of Christmas week
A wet and active weather pattern takes us through the upcoming Christmas week. An active weather pattern will remain in place throughout the holiday…
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A ‘self-inflicted’ crisis: Sheriffs and providers warn lawmakers about dangerous mental health cuts
Law enforcement and mental health specialists are sounding the alarm after state cuts are eliminating services for individuals with serious mental…
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National program is helping Idaho children of incarcerated parents feel the hope of Christmas
“This season won’t be marked by warmth and celebration; it will be marked by loneliness. Children impacted by parental incarceration often carry a…
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From Four Bulbs to a Brighter Future: Celebrating 75 Years of Nuclear Power at EBR-1
December 20th, 1951, was a big day for the United States and southeast Idaho. On that day 75 years ago, EBR-1, the experimental breeder reactor at…
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Labrador and 7 state AGs push back against Trump administration’s efforts to reschedule marijuana
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is leading a coalition of state prosecutors in voicing sharp opposition to the Trump Administration’s recent…
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Multi-agency narcotics investigation leads to three arrests and major drug busts in Idaho Falls
Several suspected drug traffickers and a convicted felon are off the street as a result of a multi-agency narcotics investigation that culminated in…
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Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis announces retirement, will not seek re-election in 2026
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) announced Friday that she will not seek re-election in 2026, retiring at the end of her first term in the Senate.…
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ROAD ALERT: Teton Pass closed due to winter conditions
Winter weather conditions have closed the Teton Pass on Wyoming 22 between the Idaho border and Wilson, Wyo.…
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D25/Pocatello Police confirm all students safe at Pocatello High after unsubstantiated school threat rumor
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is alerting parents after an alleged unsubstantiated rumor of a school threat impacted learning at Pocatello…
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St. Nicolas Outreach celebrates 30th anniversary with toy drive at Idaho Falls Public Library
The Recovery Churches of America will hold its 30th annual St. Nicolas Toy Outreach today, with its annual “It’s A Wrap” Christmas drive. The…
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Gingerbread for a Cause brings frosting, prizes and charity
Local businesses competed in a 60-minute gingerbread house building and decorating competition.
Advantages and disadvantages were auctioned off to…
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Quadruple homicide suspect Benjamin Naylor expected to enter guilty pleas
Benjamin Roy Naylor is expected to plead guilty to four counts of murder stemming from a July quadruple homicide that spanned Cassia and Minidoka…
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Rep. Wendy Horman accepts role in Trump Administration as Director of the Office of Child Care
Representative Wendy Horman (R-Idaho Falls) announced that she has accepted a position to serve as the Director of the Office of Child Care in the…
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ITD appoints 35-Year engineering veteran Dave Kuisti as chief deputy
“Dave is an excellent leader who is well-prepared to take on this critical role in our agency,” said Director Scott Stokes. “His technical…
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Southeast Idaho begins cleanup following destructive Wednesday storm
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – A powerful wind storm tore through Southeast Idaho on Wednesday, leaving a trail of destruction that has kept local…
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Free infant safety course offered by Mountain View Hospital
Mountain View Hospital will begin offering a new Infant Safety class to the community this Thursday, December 18th. This class will take place on the…
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Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad Gives State of the City Report
Following tonight’s regular city council meeting, Mayor Brian Blad gave the annual State of the City Report, offering a recap of the city’s biggest…
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Driving forward: Update on the I-15/US-20 Connector Project
Big changes could be coming for to I-15 and U.S. 20 that could impact your commute — down the…
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Pocatello Announces Open House Ahead of Center Street Underpass Construction
Construction on the Center Street Underpass Project is scheduled to begin in early January 2026. To help residents and businesses stay informed, the…
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Over 200 American Falls homes still without power Thursday, local High School reopens as warming shelter
More than 200 homes in American Falls remain without electricity Thursday following yesterday’s powerful storm, prompting officials to reopen…
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ISP’s 10 Counties of Christmas to deliver holiday meals to over 700 families this week
“I know how much a warm meal with family gathered around the table means to me, so being able to help provide that for other families is an…
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Power restored in Ammon following Thursday morning outage
More than 150 homes in Ammon are facing a cold Thursday morning following a power outage reported late this morning.
Rocky Mountain Power confirmed…
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Idaho’s efforts to confront prison sexual abuse hampered by Federal cuts
**Content Warning: The following article discusses topics of Sexual abuse and assault.**
As Idaho reckons with revelations of widespread sexual abuse…
Nampa man arrested on seven counts of Child Exploitation
A 40-year-old Nampa man is in custody following an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. Attorney General Raúl…
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All individuals involved in Pocatello Sunday morning shooting identified; Charges pending
After a thorough investigation, Pocatello detectives have identified every individual connected to a Sunday morning shooting that left a man…
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Taylorview Middle School closed Thursday due to down heat pumps
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Classes at Taylorview Middle School will not be held Dec. 18 due to heating issues caused by power outages on Wednesday.…
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80 mph winds, wicked weather sweeps across Eastern Idaho
“Wicked” weather is wreaking havoc across the region today as a line of powerful thunderstorms sweeps through. Local News 8 is tracking this storm in…
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Armed suspect hospitalized after deputy-involved shooting in Bonneville County
An east Idaho man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a multi-county search ended in a shootout with Bonneville County…
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Twin Falls children injured by falling tree while waiting for school bus
Two children were seriously injured when high winds knocked over a large tree this morning, according to the Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Department.…
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District 91 school administrators investigate safety concern for Idaho Falls schools
On Tuesday night, the Idaho Falls School District 91 released a statement regarding a potential concern about student safety. An individual on the…
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AI in the classroom: Legislation proposed to create AI Framework statewide
As AI integrates with learning in the classroom, one lawmaker is proposing an “AI in Education Framework” to guide students and teachers in…
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Driggs sex offender facing federal child exploitation charges pleads not guilty; released on home confinement
A 68-year-old Driggs man and registered sex offender is facing federal charges after allegedly sharing and promoting child sexual abuse material.…
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Early morning fire destroys vehicle and chicken coop in Idaho Falls; One injured
A fast-moving fire destroyed a vehicle and a chicken coop early Wednesday morning, leaving one resident injured and 13 chickens dead.
The Idaho…
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ISP urges drivers to secure cargo after wood impales SUV windshield
With holiday travel in full swing, the Idaho State Police is urging drivers to secure their loads after a close call on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
This…
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Idaho farmers to cash in on Trump Administration’s $12 Billion Farmer Bridge Payment program
Local farmers could be receiving a post-holiday bonus – as the Trump Administration rolls out a temporary $12-billion Farmer Bridge Payment…
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With healthcare costs skyrocketing; Idahoans are dropping coverage altogether
About 25,000 Idahoans may be forced to give up their health insurance as federal subsidies expire, leaving many unable to afford sharply higher…
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Idaho Falls firefighters celebrate ‘Fill the Ambulance’ toy drive success
“The Toy Drive and Light Parade were a huge success again this year, thanks to all of the help from the Idaho Falls Fire Department,” said…
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Stinking Springs and Egin areas temporarily closed to protect wintering mule deer
“Increasing human activity in the Stinking Springs area creates additional stress on the mule deer that winter there, requiring them to deplete…
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Table-to-table lunch, your direct line to local legislators
Idahoans in Pocatello have the opportunity to meet and discuss current issues with their local representative during a special Table-to-Table…
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Rexburg Police seek help finding missing at-risk 22-year-old
The Rexburg Police Department is urgently asking the public for help finding a missing at-risk 22-year-old.
Police are searching for Beckett McVey…
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Future USS Idaho officially delivered to U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy has a powerful new addition. Its newest fast-attack submarine, the future USS Idaho, is officially in Navy hands.
The sub was…
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Idaho Falls announces UTV Holiday Light Parade route and traffic detours
Traffic will be temporarily detoured Friday, Dec. 19, beginning around 6:30 p.m. through approximately 9:30 p.m., as the City of Idaho Falls welcomes…
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Missing endangered man has been located
Pocatello Police have issued a endangered missing person alert for Paul Eldridge,…
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Millions of dollars to pour into rural Idaho with Secure Rural Schools Act
Millions of dollars for schools, roads and bridges are headed to rural Idaho counties after the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act passed…
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$1.1 Billion Powerball Jackpot Soars, Second Largest of the Year
The Powerball Jackpot has soared to $1.10 billion, making it the second largest of the…
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Former Idaho American Legion Commander, Charles Abrahamson, indicted for embezzling over $1.4 Million
Charles Thomas Abrahamson, a former commander of the Idaho American Legion, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise on charges of wire…
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Outgoing Pocatello Mayor Blad to deliver State of the City address on December 18
The City of Pocatello will reflect on Fiscal Year 2025 during the annual State of the City address at the City Council meeting December 18.
Mayor…
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Light the World Giving Machines arrive at Grand Teton Mall
Heads up, Idaho Falls! The globally recognized Light the World Giving Machines have arrived in Idaho Falls, offering a unique opportunity to give…
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Two school buses collide in Minidoka County, sending drivers and 4 students to hospital
PAUL, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving two school buses on State Highway 25 in Minidoka County. 17 students were…
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Challis outfitters receive combined 6 Years probation, $49,000 in fines for illegal Bighorn Sheep hunts
Jerrod Randall Farr, 54, a licensed outfitter and owner of White Cloud Outfitters, and Michael Timothy Scott, 68, a licensed guide, were indicted for…
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Idaho Falls attic fire causes $175K in damage
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the blaze at 10:56 p.m. Sunday at a home off East 109th North. While crews successfully extinguished…
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A Message of Light in the Darkness: Idaho Falls community Celebrates first night of Hanukkah
Southeast Idaho’s small but rapidly growing Jewish community ushered in the Festival of Lights across the region Sunday, marking the traditional…
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Early morning shooting in Pocatello under investigation
On December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Pocatello Police Department located an adult male lying in the roadway near the…
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Fire erupts at Bonneville County Hatch Pit north of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls firefighters are working on a fire that started in the Bonneville County Hatch Pit early Sunday morning. The Hatch Pit is located 395…
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Hour of AI Comes to Pocatello/Chubbuck District Classrooms
The Hour of AI is a global program that has brought new technology lessons to over 100 million students. Last week, students in the…
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Ronald McDonald House Welcomes Toy Donations with Light Parade
The Ronald McDonald House Charities collaborated with Idaho Falls Rescue Mission to host the 5th annual toy drive and light parade on December 13th. …
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Children Enjoy “Breakfast with Santa” at Idaho Falls Elks Lodge
Kids and their families joined Santa and Mrs. Claus this morning at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls for the “Breakfast with Santa”…
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Lawmakers hit on hot topics at Legislative Preview
A closer look at the priorities and the controversies taking shape ahead of Idaho’s upcoming legislative…
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Two east Idaho methamphetamine dealers sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
Two methamphetamine dealers in separate Eastern Idaho cases were each sentenced to five years in federal prison for drug distribution, U.S. Attorney…
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ITD upgrades lighting to reduce snowplow strikes
In a continual effort to minimize snowplow strikes and increase safety, the Idaho Transportation Department is installing and testing upgraded…
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Funeral services announced for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland
Funeral services have been announced for former Bannock County Judge William “Bill ” Woodland. The family tells Local News 8 the services will be…
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“Learning to help”: Dora Erickson Elementary Students master the ‘Domino Effect’ of good deeds
One good deed is always followed by another; That’s the important lesson Students at Dora Erickson Elementary are learning with a cereal box food…
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50-year-old Idaho man dies from Flu as officials urge immediate vaccination
This marks the second influenza-associated death of the season in the Gem State. Last flu season, 87 people were reported to have died from…
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Pocatello PD honors K9 Frank, who served for over 5 Years
The Pocatello Police Department is honoring K9 Frank, a seven-year-old yellow lab who has faithfully served the Pocatello Police Department for a…
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Pocatello crews battle two water line breaks; Repairs underway
Crews with the City of Pocatello are responding to multiple water line breaks across the area.
The initial incident took place early Friday…
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Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle sells out in near-record time; Winning numbers announced Dec. 29
Two lucky Idaho Lottery players who participated in the 2025 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle will begin the New Year as Idaho’s newest millionaires! All…
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Indian Hills closes early due to waterline break; Parents must pick up students at reunification site
UPDATE: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has issued an emergency closure for Indian Hills Elementary School…
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Urgent Call to Action: Families of Kratom victims rally for awareness and change
Families of Kratom victims are taking a stand to expose the serious dangers of Kratom and advocate for awareness and change. Kratom products continue…
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City of Chubbuck Hosts Annual City Hall-I-Days
The City of Chubbuck hosted their annual City Hall-I-Days Christmas festival at the Chubbuck City Hall earlier this evening, December 11th.…
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IFHS Ranked #1 High School in Area by U.S. News and World Report
Idaho Falls High School has been named the top high school in the area by U.S. News and World…
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Chubbuck Police investigate tragic incident following traffic stop
The Chubbuck Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a tragic incident that occurred on the evening of December 10, 2025, in…
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Man dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot after child shot in Lincoln County domestic incident
A 40-year-old man is dead, and an eight-year-old child is recovering from a gunshot wound after a domestic shooting incident turned violent in…
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Kidnapping charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student in Idaho Falls Costco incident
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has announced a press conference regarding the alleged kidnapping that occurred at the Idaho Falls Costco…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for…
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U of I killer, Bryan Kohberger, reportedly threatening self-harm in bid to force prison transfer
Confessed killer and inmate Bryan Kohberger is reportedly considering desperate measures to force the Idaho Department of Corrections to move him…
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Toy Emergency: Firefighters Need Help ‘Filling the Ambulance’
The “Fill the Ambulance” toy drive is wrapping up … literally … and Idaho Falls firefighters need your help delivering Christmas magic to…
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Tenants fear money loss after drop box break-in; Sheriff’s Office investigating
The reported break-in of a rent drop box has tenants worried they might have to repay December’s rent. Rooftop Rental tenants say they may be forced…
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Public meeting for capital improvement plan to be held in Idaho Falls City Council Chambers
Impact fees were the center of debate during the recent Idaho Falls city elections, and now city officials are asking community members to weigh in…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello rallies community support for avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello is raising money for the Avenues for Hope housing…
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“We’re Heartbroken”: Zoo Idaho mourns the passing of beloved Mountain Lion, Sinbad
Tuesday, Zoo Idaho staff in Pocatello announced the passing of Sinbad, the beloved mountain lion who had been a resident at the facility for the last…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls announces 2026 State of the City Address with Mayor-elect Burtenshaw
The City of Idaho Falls invites the community to attend the 2026 State of the City Address, featuring Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw.
The address,…
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Two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone HWY sends one driver to hospital with minor injuries
A two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning sent one person to a local hospital with minor injuries. The crash…
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Semi hits traffic control truck on I-15 near Pocatello, expect delays near Northgate exit
Travelers beware. Northbound traffic is delayed on I-15 near the Northgate Exit because of a crash with a traffic control vehicle.…
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Watchdog report finds Idaho immigrants detained in Wilder raid moved far from home, and from their attorneys
On a Sunday afternoon in October, a man went to the horse racetrack in Wilder, a small Idaho farming town, hoping to unwind after a long week at his…
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Yellowstone park roads open Dec. 15 for snow travel
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Monday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the…
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AI Goes Nuclear at INL
The artificial intelligence arms race is on – and Idaho National Laboratory researchers are helping create the largest network of supercomputers…
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Marshall Public Library Opens Annual Holiday Store
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library are excited to open their Holiday Store on the first floor of the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello.…
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Missing Judge William Woodland has been found deceased
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert for an unnamed 84-year-old man last seen at the intersection of…
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ISP begins the “10 Counties of Christmas” drive in Eastern Idaho
Idaho State Police is marking its ninth year of the “10 counties of Christmas.” It’s a charity drive to provide holiday meals across ten…
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Sage Raceway owner charged with felony sexual battery of a child
Owner of Sage Raceway, Rubin Burkett, was arrested after a 17-year-old reported to police that he was sexually assaulted while driving a…
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ISU President Wagner Hosts Holiday Open House
Dr. Robert Wagner hosted his faculty and staff today at the alumni center on the ISU Pocatello campus to celebrate the successful fall semester.…
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Shoshone Ice Cave seeking donations for bridge repair
Shoshone Ice Cave is now looking for donations after their bridge collapse in September, leaving multiple visitors…
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A portion of Pocatello pathway closed for erosion improvements
The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello. POCATELLO, Idaho – Beginning today, December 9, portions of the Monte Vista to Pocatello…
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The cold reality – winter is tougher for our senior citizens
The cold season is a difficult time for a lot of people, and it can be even tougher on our senior citizens.
Winter weather brings joint pain,…
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A Utah man’s death-defying pivot to the circus arts
Bryan Flanders thought he was going to die. He ended up teaching circus arts instead.
His story begins with a small bump on his shoulder that grew…
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Secretary of Energy supports quadrupling U.S. nuclear power generation in Idaho National Lab visit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright affirmed his support for expanding America’s nuclear energy capacity four-fold in the next 25 years — from…
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Local Church services cancelled after window shattered by bullet overnight
Sunday worship services at an LDS church in Idaho Falls were canceled after members arrived to find that one of the building’s windows had been…
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Blackfoot Man dies in Caribou County ATV rollover crash
A 58-year-old Blackfoot man died Saturday night after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Caribou County.
The Idaho State Police says the man was…
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AG Labrador warns Charity Scams spike during the Holiday season
With the holiday giving season underway, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office is urging Idahoans to remain vigilant against deceptive charity scams.…
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Aid For Friends Raises Awareness for Homeless Through Park Encampment
The Aid For Friends Shelter in Pocatello hosted their annual homeless encampment at Caldwell park overnight on Saturday, December 6th. Participants…
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