Bonneville County Sherrif’s Office releases statement after truck drives into Snake River
Officials are searching for a vehicle after a truck was reported to be under water near Byington Boat Ramp on Saturday…
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Do’s and don’ts to help avoid common summer illnesses
With warmer weather finally arriving, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) wants residents to enjoy favorite activities while also avoiding certain…
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Tips for your new teen driver
AAA offers these tips to help your teen enhance their driving skills and stay safe this…
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Avoid and report possible harmful cyanobacterial blooms in Wyoming waters
Officials want to remind the public to avoid and keep animals away from harmful cyanobacterial blooms (HCBs) and to report suspected blooms and…
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New Tribal Department of Energy director
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes hired a new Director for the Tribal Department of…
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New charter school coming to Bonneville County
A new charter school is being built in Bonneville County to allow students to connect their education to a purpose in a brand new…
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Celebrating local gems in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Senator Jim Risch and the Idaho Department of Commerce are celebrating the fourth…
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Judge rules on who may make victim impact statements at Lori Vallow’s sentencing
Three relatives will be allowed to make victim impact statements at Lori Vallow-Daybell’s sentencing.…
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Bingham farmer concerned about possible water curtailment
Adam Young grew up on his family’s farm outside of Blackfoot and now he helps run it.…
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Rexburg residents ask for city ordinance to ban drag shows
The Rexburg City Council heard a presentation about a proposed ordinance that would ban drag shows in the…
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Idaho Falls Police sports new wheels
The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to give us an exclusive look at some new…
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Property tax estimator not available for 2023
The Idaho State Tax Commission’s property tax calculator won’t be available to help Idahoans estimate their property taxes for 2023 as a result…
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Hoback Junction South closed to commercial vehicles and trailers
Beginning Friday, June 9, Hoback Junction South will be closed to all commercial vehicles and trailers due to road damage located north of the Deer…
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“Shiny Side Up” motorcycle safety rally event revs up Saturday
Admission is free and goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
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Judge weighs challenge to gag order in University of Idaho killings
A judge overseeing the case against a man charged with killing four University of Idaho students is set to hear arguments over a gag order that…
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3 things to do this weekend – June 9, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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3 things to know this morning – June 9, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Idaho Falls Library introduces new restricted library cards for children under 18
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Public Library has introduced new library cards for children under 18. Parents will be able to choose if…
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Wyoming DEQ celebrates 50-year anniversary with Proclamation
Governor Mark Gordon celebrated the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 50th anniversary by signing a proclamation at the Capitol. …
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Officials warn visitors of hazards in and around the Moose Fire that burned in 2022
There may be hazards associated with traveling adjacent to and entering burned areas, so use caution when entering these…
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Grand Teton rangers seek information on individuals harassing bison calf
Fortunately, the calf was successfully reunited with its herd, but often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal.…
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New Pocatello indoor turf facility announced
The Pocatello community will soon have an indoor turf facility capable of hosting practices for a variety of team…
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Idaho Falls firefighters raise more than $54K during Fill the Boot
For the third consecutive year, firefighters from Idaho Falls surpassed the amount of money they raised the previous year during the annual Fill the…
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Madison County Transfer Station to close for 3 weeks
The Madison County Transfer Station will be closed for three weeks starting June…
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Partnership to make watershed safer from wildfire
The State of Idaho and the Forest Service officially consider themselves to be Good Neighbors now after signing a Good Neighbor Agreement earlier…
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2023 Jackie Caivano Scholarship winners announced
Recipients of the 2023 Jackie Caivano Scholarship have been…
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Idaho Free Fishing Day this Saturday
Idaho Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 10 this…
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AAC giving high schoolers another option after graduation
The American Auto College is giving high school students another option after graduation if traditional college isn’t their preferred route.…
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Idaho High School State Rodeo puts on a show in Pocatello
The Idaho High School State Rodeo Finals are taking place this week at the Bannock County Event Center in…
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Island Park boil order continues
A boil order continues for the people living in Island…
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US Department of Justice honors 2 Pocatello Police members
Two members of the Pocatello Police Department were honored this week by the US Department of…
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Construction comes back to popular Rexburg intersection
Construction has once again come to a popular Rexburg intersection.…
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Boise gas prices top $4 mark, Pocatello and state average not far behind
Drivers in the Treasure Valley are noticing an unpleasant change at the pump Wednesday…
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Crews to conduct nighttime roadway striping beginning Thursday
Crews will be striping traffic markings on WYO 390 Village Road and US 89/189/191 for the next couple weeks, weather…
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Idaho Falls Power to conduct routine inspection of power poles
Idaho Falls Power will begin a routine process to test the structural integrity of its power poles in the City of Idaho Falls this…
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Pocatello, Chubbuck join 4th annual Support Local Gems Initiative
Idahoans are encouraged to support Idaho small businesses Friday, June 9,…
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EIRMC nurses recognized for excellence in clinical care
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center nurses were recently recognized with the HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Award for driving excellence in…
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Fred Meyer now accepts EBT payment for SNAP online grocery orders
Fred Meyer announced Wednesday it will now accept EBT payment for all online grocery…
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Pedestrian improvements project on South 5th Avenue and Jason Avenue
The project will install a raised median, a crosswalk, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the crosswalk, sidewalks and improved…
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Idaho State Police Forensic Services receive Foresight Maximus Award
The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has been awarded the Foresight Maximus Award which is presented by The American Society of Crime…
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Train crew rescues local man from icy water
Last month, a Union Pacific train crew made a selfless decision to save a local man from icy…
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Morton Buildings opens new facility in Pocatello
Morton Buildings is now open for business in…
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Approval for Idaho phosphate mine reversed after judge rules US didn’t assess prairie bird impact
A federal judge has yanked the U.S. government’s approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho.…
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Idaho’s 2022 average hourly wage increases to $24.69
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations increased by $1.64 to $24.69 per hour for…
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June 2023 Water Supply Outlook Report released
The above normal snowpack has yielded a good water supply year with above normal reservoir storage across…
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Idaho Falls Police launches Project Home Safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department is launching a new program that will help children or adults with mental disabilities in the event they go…
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Keep Idaho’s wildlife wild by leaving lone fawns be
Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices receive calls every spring about fawns that appear abandoned, but that is rarely the…
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DEQ awards nearly $19 million to four drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Tuesday the award of $18,484,665 construction grants to four drinking water and…
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New state record tiger trout set in southeast
MONTPELIER, Idaho (KIFI) – A new “certified weight” state record for tiger trout has been set.…
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Police seek public’s help to find runaway
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a runway juvenile from the Idaho Falls area. …
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Expect delays on Highway 22 Tuesday
Highway 22 traffic will be restricted and commuters should anticipate delays of up to 20-30 minutes while the helicopter transfers loads off the…
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Water service repair on Skyline Drive
The Idaho Falls Water Division is repairing a water service line near the 500 block of Skyline Drive.…
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Law enforcement reminds us to take extra steps when hauling items
Tuesday June 6, 2023 is Secure your Load Day, dedicated to raising awareness about why it is so important to insepect your haul and be sure it is…
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Idaho gas price woes continue while national average holds steady
While gas prices could resemble a roller coaster ride this summer, Idaho drivers are already starting to feel some uncomfortable twists and turns at…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves new dog park
Dog owners in the Idaho Falls community may soon have another place to take their furry friends to run…
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Governor Little proclaims June 5 – 9 as Summer Food Service Program Awareness Week
Free meals are available to Idaho children this summer at sites across the…
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Pocatello Regional Airport to host second Airport Master Plan open house June 6
You are invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the “Airport Master…
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June 6 webinar focuses on Idaho’s labor force, business climate
A panel of labor economists will be highlighting the first ever Idaho Employer Climate Survey results during an Idaho Department of Labor webinar,…
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Dr. Mary Thompson selected as one of winners of Esto Perpetua Award
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Mary Thompson worked as a collections manager for the Idaho Museum of Natural History in…
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Carousel horse grazing in Rexburg museum now has a name
During the events of the devastating Teton Dam Flood in 1976 the Centennial carousel that has called Rexburg’s Porter Park home for over 100 years, a…
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The Memories came flooding in for Rexburg’s Flood Of Memories event
To honor the memory of the flood and everyone it affected at 2:25 pm Saturday June 3rd 2023 city welcomed people to the Romance Theather where…
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Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone
This segment of road will close so that construction crews can conduct safe blasting operations.…
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Water service repair on Lincoln Road June 5
Both east and westbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the construction zone.…
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Road striping operations begin this week
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for 15-minute delays as road striping operations begin next…
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Comment wanted on Bannock County magistrate judge applicants
The Magistrates Commission asks you for your help in the appointment by providing us with your
comments on the…
Idaho Power files general rate case
Idaho Power’s last general rate case was filed in 2011.…
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Over 1,000 runners gather for Teton Dam Marathon races
The City of Rexburg hosted the Teton Dam Marathon on Saturday, which saw the highest number of participants ever in the event’s history.…
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Missing 14-year-old boy with autism found
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – UPDATE: Evan has been found ORIGINAL: The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for Evan Flores. Evan is a 14 year…
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Yellowstone calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations
The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact…
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Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon July 29
This class only happens a few times a year locally, so sign up…
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Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing for the month of June
Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…
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Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone during 2023 summer season
If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place.…
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Trial date set for Chad Daybell
A trial date has been set for Chad…
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Dangerous river conditions on Portneuf River
Due to the high levels and fast-moving water, officials are asking you exercise extreme caution near rivers and creeks.…
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Local child care center under investigation
Pocatello Police Investigators responded to Stepping Stones Preschool and Childcare Center in Pocatello Friday.…
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Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license — for…
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Yellowstone Food Village kicks off food truck summer
Outside the Idaho Innovation center, the Yellowstone Food Village is kicking-off food truck…
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Island Park boil order still in effect
A boil order affecting 20% of Island Park residents is still ongoing after more than a…
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IPUC approves 2 applications that will change rates for eastern Idaho electric utility customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved two applications submitted by Rocky Mountain Power that will change the rates the utility charges…
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Mountain biker recalls experience with mountain lion
During these nice summer days, there is nothing better than getting out and enjoying a hike, a bike ride, or a trail run in our beautiful…
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Idaho Innovation Center opens new MAKERSPACE
The Idaho Innovation Center opened its new MAKERSPACE Factory 43 on…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest firewood permits available
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has started selling firewood permits for personal…
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The Idaho Falls Police Department launched Project Home Safe, an effort intended to help children and people with disabilities in the event they are…
Continue Reading Catch the fun on Free Fishing Day June 10 at Kid’s Creek Pond
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some…
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Bannock Transportation Planning Organization to host open house June 7
Bannock Transportation Planning Organization (BTPO) will hold a public open house on Wednesday, June 7 to collect feedback from the public as it…
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Families sue to block Idaho law barring gender-affirming care for minors
The families of two transgender teenagers are suing Idaho officials to block enforcement of a ban on gender-affirming medical care for…
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Idaho Falls homeowners face rough road to recover after flood damage
A week after flash floods surged through Idaho Falls, homeowners are still picking through the remains.…
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2 arrested after hotel room search warrant served
Two have been taken into custody after a hotel search warrant was served Wednesday…
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Meat plant employees evacuated after some started feeling sick
Employees at an Idaho Falls meat packing plant are back to work after they were evacuated as a precaution…
Continue Reading D91 Ed Foundation’s scholarship winners
Through its community partnerships, the Idaho Falls Education Foundation announced it has awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to D91 graduates…
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Idaho Falls City Council meetings to be temporarily held at Civic Center for the Performing Arts
During the months of June and July, Idaho Falls City Council meetings will be held at the Civic Center for the Performing…
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Starting Thursday, June 1, the westbound right lane of Pancheri Drive from Yellowstone Highway to I-15 will be temporarily closed for…
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Pocatello Fire Department receives 3 new brush trucks ahead of wildfire season
The Pocatello Fire Department is excited to roll out three new Ford F550 wildland brush trucks just ahead of wildfire…
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Bonneville County Jail expansion breaks ground
Ground broke Thursday for the expansion of the Special Handling unit at the Bonneville County Jail.…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
June is the perfect month to drop a line in your local fishing…
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