Highland area residents offered voucher to dispose of juniper trees at landfill for free
The City of Pocatello and CR Fence LLC (contractor) continue to make progress in removing junipers from the gullies in the Highland…
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Preliminary work begins on new Snake River Bridge and WYO 22 and WYO 390 intersection
The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will begin extracting gravel and clearing trees in…
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Police apprehend aggravated assault suspect
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took Matthew L. Roberson into custody on his outstanding warrants Tuesday…
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ICF grants, scholarships available in east and southeast Idaho
The Idaho Community Foundation has grants of up to $25,000 available for nonprofits, schools and other qualified organizations that serve east and…
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Nominations open for 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Awards are open.…
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Idaho National Laboratory adds new electric motor coach
Idaho National Laboratory adds an electric bus to its fleet of 85 coaches that transport workers to and from the…
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School closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31
Below is a list of school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31,…
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Petito family lobbies for ‘lethality assessment’ law in Utah
The mother and father of a woman killed by her boyfriend in 2021 joined Utah lawmakers to lobby for the passage of a law to require police statewide…
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Union Pacific cleans up another train derailment
Union Pacific is cleaning up another train derailment in the Pocatello rail yard from Sunday…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for producing, possessing child pornography
A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 960 months in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 3 postponed
Pedigree Stage Stop Race — Stage Three, hosted by the town of Pinedale, was postponed Monday due to adverse weather conditions.…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events.…
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Power lines down, avoid N Yellowstone Highway
The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Transportation Department responded to N. Yellowstone Highway just…
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Frozen waterlines and pipe bursts
The City of Ammon posted to Facebook alerting residents about a main line break. Because of this, the city has shut off water to residents on Geneva…
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Returning champion Malo finishes first in Stage 2 of Pedigree sled dog race
Anny Malo turned in a winning time of 2:26:02 to finish Sunday’s 35-mile out-and-back course ahead of Cathy Rivest (2:30:17) and Alix Crittenden…
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Idaho gas prices up a nickel, but cold weather may freeze demand
Idaho gas prices are on the rise, but drivers here continue to pay less than many of their counterparts…
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LVE asks customers in Town east of Gros Ventre St reduce power consumption as possible for next 6 hours
With the bitterly cold temperatures and damage to power infrastructure, LVE is dealing with high loads on the system.…
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Lee Brice concert set June 23
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Lee Brice will perform live on stage at our outdoor concert venue on Friday, June 23,…
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Free webinar offers tips for filing 2022 income taxes
Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be…
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Cold weather may not stop classes from taking place at the university level
With temperatures below zero Monday Morning many of the region’s school districts have cancelled school, BYU-Idaho sent a message to their students…
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Holt Arena seat sale rescheduled
The Holt Arena seat sale scheduled for Jan. 30 has been rescheduled due to cold…
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How to protect your car in negative temperatures
With more subzero temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to protect your car to avoid being stranded in the…
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Extreme cold may result in additional road closures
As extreme cold continues in East Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department is asking motorists to plan ahead and check the 511.idaho.gov website…
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Idaho students sought for 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest
Idaho students are invited to explore the future of the U.S. Constitution as part of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics…
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Several displaced following house fire on Falls Drive
No one was injured following a house fire last night in Idaho Falls; however, officials say several were displaced from their home.…
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Curious citizens learn their rights when they defend themselves
urious public filled the auditorium at the Teton School District Building in Driggs, to learn about their rights in the case that they will need to…
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Wyoming State Trooper injured in a crash
On Friday Evening, at approximately 6:40 p.m., a Douglas Trooper was parked on Highway 59 at milepost 46.5 with emergency lights activated, assisting…
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Very cold arctic temperatures roll in tonight
We currently see temperatures across the region only getting into the single digits for Sunday with wind chills already well below…
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Updated list of Monday school cancelations in Eastern Idaho
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI)-Several public school districts, charter schools, and religious schools across the region canceled Monday classes, due to severe…
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Identity of man involved in Pocatello officer shooting released
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Taskforce, has confirmed the identity of the deceased…
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Idaho Transportation Department reports road closures
Dubois, Idaho (KIFI)-The Idaho Transportation Department has announced that multiple highways across the eastern Idaho region have closed due to high…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-A couple of schools have announced that classes will be canceled on Monday, due to extreme cold temperatures and wind…
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-The Blackfoot School District announced that classes will be canceled on…
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SCNF offers free personal use firewood gathering
A free, hard copy permit and load tags will be…
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Wyoming DEQ is turning 50
This year marks an important era for the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).…
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2 Purple Star Wyoming Schools awarded
This program is essential to helping service members and their families navigate the added challenges they are often presented…
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USDA announces grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
USDA will accept applications on until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27,…
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Rexburg’s Winter Fest encouraging people to have fun in winter
The city of Rexburg held their annual Winter Fest trying to encourage city residents to get out and explore everything that an Idaho winter has to…
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Returning Champion Malo finishes first in stage one of Pedigree sled dog race
Four-time Stage Stop champion Anny Malo turned in the fastest time of 1:58:15 to finish the 28-mile
out-and-back course today followed by Alix…
Pocatello Police Department release statement following Tyre Nichols video release
The City of Pocatello with the Pocatello Police Department does not condone the actions of the officers involved in the Tyre Nichols…
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Pedigree dog race kicks off in Jackson
The ceremonial start of the 28th annual Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race kicked off this Friday in downtown Jackson, Wyoming. The “Stage Stop”…
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Man dead after head-on collision in Teton County
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash that occurred on SH 33 at milepost 131, in Teton County at approximately 7:00…
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Teton Pass closed due to avalanche
TETON PASS, Wyoming (KIFI)- At this time, Teton Pass is closed due to avalanche activity. There is no anticipated time for reopening.…
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More than 400,000 Idahoans volunteered in 2020-21
More than 408,000 Idahoans spent 705,000 hours as volunteers from September 2020 to September 2021, despite the ongoing COVID-19…
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Icy roads? Watch out for power poles and lines
Each year, icy roads and distracted driving cause hundreds of collisions between vehicles and power…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees another record-setting year in passengers
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has seen yet another record-breaking year of passengers making their way through the…
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New Butte County Magistrate Judge announced
The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission has selected Neal S. Randall as the new Butte County Magistrate Judge.…
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Spring 2023 U of I undergraduate enrollment rises 3.5%
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up.…
Continue Reading Blackfoot man sentenced to life in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin
A 46-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with the intent to…
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Fatal officer-involved shooting near 700 block of West Center Street
Dispatch received a call Friday, at approximately 12:45 p.m. in reference to a disturbance.…
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Travelers encouraged to check flight schedules as weather impacts air travel
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) encourages travelers to keep in contact with their airlines as the weather has impacted flight…
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Idaho Falls parking restrictions are in place
Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city…
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Parents of young driver speak out against dangerous train crossing
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The parents of a young driver involved in last week’s train accident are petitioning the city to make the railroad…
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Skyline High School evacuated due to gas leak
The gas has been shut off, and Intermountain Gas is addressing the issue.…
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CPR saves Idaho Falls man’s life
On Friday, Jan. 6, Bill Scott’s life was close to certain death after suffering from cardiac arrest.…
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Portneuf Medical Center to host Health Fair Saturday
Portneuf Health invites the community to the Portneuf Health Fair on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Portneuf Medical Center in the Pebble Creek…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho names new board president
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho announced its new Board of Directors’ President is Pocatello’s Dr. Shane…
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Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the…
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Wyoming weighs changing payment system for surplus solar
Wyoming could join a handful of states that have begun paying homeowners and businesses less for surplus electricity from their rooftop solar panels…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell once again asks judge to dismiss case
Lori Vallow-Daybell is once again asking a judge to dismiss her…
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3 things to do this weekend – January 27, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Federal jury convicts Blackfoot man of distribution and possession of child pornography
After a three-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found 41-year-old Joseph Hornof of Blackfoot guilty of two counts of distribution of…
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Pocatello police say threat made to schools are not credible
The Pocatello Police Department and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 were made aware of a possible threat to the schools. …
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Funding secured for Ammon 1st Street reconstruction
Funding has been secured to upgrade a busy street…
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Teton Pass to close Friday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Friday, Jan. 27 at 2 p.m. for avalanche control.…
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Attorney General Labrador files lawsuit against Biden Administration
Attorney General Raul Labrador is filing a lawsuit against the Biden…
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Will Graham launches Idaho Falls Look Up tour
Will Graham, the grandson of the famous televangelist Billy Graham and part of the third-generation evangelist preacher’s ministry, is bringing the…
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NRCS holds signing event with artist Derek No-Sun Brown
Derek No-Sun Brown’s indigenous artwork was featured in the American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Poster that NRCS puts out every…
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Mayor’s Million Minute Marathon Reading Challenge begins in February
It’s the time of year for thousands of local students to take part in the Mayor’s Million Minute…
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Summer food service programs available across Wyoming
The Wyoming Summer Food Service program for kids offered through the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) served thousands of meals last summer to…
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Idaho State to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday
Idaho State University will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day during the Idaho State Women’s Basketball game against University of…
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Idaho senator’s bill would make ballot initiatives tougher
An Idaho lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ask voters to change the state’s constitution to make it harder to get initiatives on the…
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Could a 4 day schedule be on its way for the Fremont Joint School District?
After researching the needs of teachers, staff and students, the Fremont Joint School District #215 is starting to investigate the option of moving…
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Trailer home complete loss after fire
The cause of the fire is under…
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Public meeting to discuss Teton Pass Corridor Study
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in coordination with Teton County, Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Transportation and the U.S. Forest…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 676 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 676 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last…
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is coming to Idaho Falls
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is being hosted by the Nordic Ski…
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D93 talks about annexing more homes into school boundaries
Bonneville County School District 93 talks about the possibility of annexing more homes into school…
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SDE seeks sponsors for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
The Child Nutrition Division of the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to host “Remembering Bear River: Hard History with Darren Parry”
The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello is hosting Former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone…
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Idaho remains under nationwide rising gas prices – for now
Gas prices continue to rise across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared the current trend – at least for…
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Bannock County elected officials to host community meetings series for southern county residents
The Bannock County Commissioners’ Office is preparing to host a series of community meetings throughout southern Bannock County to provide…
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Pocatello Regional Transit offers new commuter shuttle to American Falls
Starting Monday, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) began to provide a new commuter route that’s open to the…
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Coroner identifies deceased in semi and pickup truck collision
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a collision…
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Crews repair I-15 Blackfoot bridge after overnight road breakup
Idaho Transportaion Department crews are currently working on the northbound bridge of Interstate 15 just north of Blackfoot to repair the road…
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Walk away escapee arrested for eluding deputies
A walk away escapee has been arrested for eluding…
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Man arrested with counterfeit bills
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man attempting to pass counterfeit money at a local gas station Monday…
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New Olive Garden restaurant opens
The Pocatello and Chubbuck area now has an Olive…
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Pocatello mom warns of RSV dangers after losing 16-month-old
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One-year-old Oddie was a normal, healthy kid.…
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Terreton moose shot in self-defense
A man shot and killed an adult male moose in the yard of a Terreton area resident after it charged him…
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Coroner ID’s man shot and killed by Boise police officer
Police say a Boise police officer shot and killed a man while law enforcement officials were trying to take him into custody on alleged felony…
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F&G initiates feeding operation in Hamer to reduce elk damage
Harsh winter conditions persist throughout the Upper Snake Region, bringing elk into the lower elevations and areas near farming and cattle…
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SIPH announces flu deaths in southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Monday seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 during the last…
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7-year-old boy dies after being attacked by dogs
A seven-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pack of wild dogs in Fort Hall on…
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