Idahoans can get out and fish for free on Saturday
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s annual ‘Free Fishing Day’ returns Saturday, June 14, and regional offices are hosting events to make it even…
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Dozens of kids reliving American history during Constitution Day Camp this week
Pocatello city engineers are hosting an open house on Tuesday to discuss plans for their ‘North Portneuf Crossing Project’, which would improve…
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Law enforcement starts seatbelt mobilization for 100 deadliest days
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – With the start of the 100 deadliest days, Idaho’s Office of Highway Safety is encouraging drivers to buckle up this…
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Vallow-Daybell files appeal with the Idaho Supreme Court
While Lori Vallow-Daybell is on trial in Arizona for the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, her attorney in Idaho has filed an appeal with…
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Main Street in Inkom to close for two nights for bridge demolition
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will close Main Street in Inkom overnight on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 1, to demolish the I-15…
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Pocatello transitional care center remodeling to include first-of-its-kind respiratory unit in Southeast Idaho
Gateway Transitional Care Center is remodeling their facility to include a new ‘Vent/Trach Unit’ for patients recovering from injuries or respiratory…
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Fire on Heise River Road injures firefighter
A firefighter has been injured while fighting a fire just west of Wolf Flats Campground on Heise River…
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One man is dead following a domestic disturbance in Idaho Falls
An police investigation is confirmed at a home in Idaho Falls at 7th and Lee.
There is no ongoing threat to the public, according to Public…
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Lewiston teen dead after being crushed by boulder in Ahsahka
An 18-year-old from Lewiston, Sheldon Medford, died Saturday evening, June 7th, after being crushed by a large boulder.
According to reports, the…
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Agricultural community aims to shoot down planned massive gun range in Bingham County
Area residents feel the complex would bring environmental risks, loud noise, and danger to their…
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100 Deadliest Days remind motorcyclists to have proper safety training
“When you look at the motorcycle crashes, the large proportion of those riders do not have an actual training course underneath their…
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Community All-Stars: Air Idaho – The life-saving crew in the skies
As the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer begin – a time when emergency calls and accidents occur – emergency response teams everywhere gear up for a…
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Judge has Lori Vallow Daybell removed from courtroom
The Arizona judge presiding over the Lori Vallow. Daybell’s third trial had her removed from the courtroom Friday…
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US-20 Exit 320 northbound ramp into Rigby to close Monday
Traffic leaving U.S. Highway 20 to access South Rigby will be detoured on Monday while the exit is closed for bridge repairs. The closure will be in…
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I-15 corridor improvements closing Main Street in Inkom next week
Main Street in Inkom will be closed for two nights due to bridge demolition. This is the first part of the Inkom Corridor Project that includes…
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High water levels stall search for Patrick Shelton’s remains
The water search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton is still on hold due to high water levels.
Local News 8 reported in early May…
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How teens can find summer jobs
School is out, and if teens want to make money during the break, they have options and resources.
When teens look for jobs to apply to, they should…
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Food Truck Summer kickoff: A tantalizing start to summer
The Idaho Innovation Center is getting ready for a flavor-packed summer this Friday with its Food Truck Summer Kickoff. From 11:30 am to 8 pm, the…
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Vacant city council seat filled in Pocatello
A vacant seat in the Pocatello City Council has officially been…
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Anniversary of Teton Dam collapse 49 Years Later, memories remain vivid
June 5th, 2025, marks the 49th anniversary of the Teton Dam…
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Rexburg Police Department finds new home, Voters to consider bond for completion
A location for the new Rexburg Police Department has been decided on by the mayor and city…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex open for season with new coat of paint
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex opened for its 2025 season on May 24, and the waterpark is sporting a fresh look with new Pocatello city…
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Portneuf District Library highlights delicious resource available for checkout
The Portneuf District Library is showcasing their collection of cake pans and cookie cutters available for checkout as their featured resource…
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Dozens line up overnight for new Nintendo Switch in Idaho Falls
It looked more like a chilly Black Friday morning than a mild June evening in front of the Best Buy in Idaho Falls last night, as dozens of eager…
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Magnitude 4.0 earthquake hits northwest of Stanley
The earthquakes are happening near the Sawtooth Fault, which is south of the focal point of the magnitude 6.5 earthquake that happened in March…
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Russia declares BYU ‘Undesirable,’ according to independent news report
The Russian government has blacklisted Brigham Young University (BYU), designating the American institution as an “undesirable” organization. This…
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Jeff Blauer named principal of Hillcrest Elementary School in American Falls
The American Falls School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Blauer as the new principal of Hillcrest Elementary School,…
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BYU-Idaho students vying for prestigious national video award
Two BYUI students are being recognized for their video production skills and have been nominated for an award similar to the…
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Woman pulled from canal in daring bystander rescue
Dramatic photos of a heroic rescue in the Pocatello canal are making waves on the local social media page “Life in Pocatello.” On Tuesday, three…
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Local Ukrainian refugees left worrying about future after Federal Government suspended program
Vlad Horbachov, Olena Kharkiv, and their daughter are three of nearly 200,000 Ukrainians who escaped war and made their way to the US through the…
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Carrie Scheid resigns from College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees
Carrie Scheid served on the CEI board for eight years.…
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Slow warm up on the way
Warmer weather on the…
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“End of an Era” Fremont county’s historic Fun Farm Bridge comes down
The Fun Farm Bridge in Fremont County has officially been removed.…
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Family rescued after raft gets stuck on Snake River
A group of seven is safe this afternoon after their family float down the Snake River took a turn towards dangerous waters. According to Teton County…
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Bonneville teens get real-world look at law enforcement careers
High school-aged Students are getting an inside look at what it takes to work in law enforcement at this year’s fourth annual ‘Law Enforcement Teen…
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Former BYU-I adjunct professor charged in Utah with sexual exploitation of minor
An eastern Idaho man is in custody facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual exploitation material, Idaho Attorney General Raúl…
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Demolition begins on Pine Ridge Mall
Demolition crews have started to tear down portions of the Pine Ridge Mall in preparation for renovations to turn the mall into an open-air retail…
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Demolition crews take down Idaho Naval Reactor Prototype building
Crews with the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) have completed the demolition of the high bay roof and walls of the Submarine 1st Generation Westinghouse…
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Rexburg Police arrest man on child pornography charges
A Madison County man is now in custody, facing charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Rexburg Police Detectives arrested Jackson…
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Live fire training underway for Pocatello firefighters on Hawthorne Road
If you spot flames in the area near the Home Depot in Pocatello on Tuesday, don’t be alarmed, Pocatello firefighters are taking part in a live…
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The Great Elephant Migration marches into Jackson
The Great Elephant Migration exhibit makes a stop in Jackson.…
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New webcam captures eruption at Biscuit Basin’s Black Diamond Pool
A newly installed camera at Biscut Basin’s Black Diamond Pool captured a rare event: a small hydrothermal eruption from the pool over the weekend.
…
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Red Cross officially starts services in new Chubbuck location
The American Red Cross is now working out of their new Blood Donation Center location in the Pine Ridge Shopping Center.
The Red Cross relocated…
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Record number of Bannock County homeowners applied for Property Tax Reduction program
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced they have seen a record number of homeowners apply for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program this…
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CEI shuts down network after malware attack; No data breach detected so far
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has proactively shut down its network systems after a malware attack targeted the school. As of now, college…
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New parking system at Idaho Falls Regional Airport
Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has opened the Long-term, Short-term, and Hourly parking lots again after updating the…
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Community All-Stars: Cleave Lewis gets a glimpse of his impact as basketball coach at retirement party
On Friday, dozens of people attended a casual retirement party for long-time basketball coach Cleave Lewis. It was his last day with the Idaho…
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How to be A/C efficient during the summer
Air filters should be changed every one to two months. If you have a lot of pets that shed, you might need to change the filters even more…
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Ammon Chick-fil-A faces racism lawsuit
Chick-fil-a in Ammon is facing several lawsuits after a former employee says he endured racist abuse.…
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Peter Pan flies into Rexburg
Ballet Etude is taking flight in its performance of Peter Pan. The ballet is happening at the Romance Theater on Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. and…
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Mrs. Idaho visits Local News 8 studio
Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) – Mrs. Idaho winner Megan Bartschi stopped by the Local News 8 studio to talk about her title, platform, and competing in…
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Standoff with Pocatello police ends peacefully, man in custody
Pocatello Police are asking people to avoid the area of 1730 W. Quinn as they investigate a domestic disturbance. …
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Dozens of cars and trucks coming to Museum of Clean for annual event
The My World Discovery Museum and Museum of Clean will host their second annual Touch-A-Truck event on Tuesday, June…
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Rexburg man arrested for threatening people with gun
Rexburg Police and their SWAT team arrested a man who pointed a handgun at people Wednesday…
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Family of three-year-old girl struck by car in Costco parking lot share memories, message following child’s death
The family of three-year-old Kamari Alvarez are sharing their memories and a message for families following a tragic accident over Memorial Day…
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Special Olympics gears up for state games with torch run
In an annual event that’s become a favorite for participants and supporters alike, the Special Olympic torch is on its way across the state ahead of…
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Portneuf River Vision to host Poky Paddle event in June
The Portneuf River Vision group, in partnership with the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Healthy City, USA, are hosting a day of fun on…
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Memorial Day Weekend kicks off with massive flag display in Freeman Park in Idaho Falls
The 13th annual field of honor for our veterans and heroes is happening in Idaho Falls this weekend. It’s being put on by the exchange club of Idaho…
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ITD urges drivers to be cautious traveling through Pocatello for Memorial Day Weekend
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking Memorial Day Weekend travelers to be especially cautious driving through the Pocatello area of…
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Veterans and volunteers gather for Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial dedication ceremony Friday
The annual Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial has returned to the Portneuf Valley for its 21st year; the memorial was officially dedicated with a…
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Funland at the Zoo opens for the season
Funland at the Zoo opens for the season on Friday, May 23, inviting visitors to extend their trip to the Idaho Falls Zoo with classic rides, snacks…
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AAA Idaho expects new record for Memorial Day travel
AAA Idaho expects 45 million Americans traveling for the holiday…
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Giving back mile by mile, friends tour for charity
Three later-in-life friends are traveling the country, raising money for two important…
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Allegiant launches nonstop Idaho Falls-Denver flights
Allegiant Air officially launched new nonstop service Thursday from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to the Denver International Airport (DEN) in…
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Former funeral home owner Lance Peck agrees to plea deal with prosecutors
The former owner of Downard Funeral Home, where bodies were found decomposing inside, has signed a plea deal with the Bannock County Prosecuting…
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Truck Fire on I-15: Driver Unharmed, truck a total loss
A driver is safe after his truck, pulling a camper trailer, caught fire on the I-15 on-ramp in Roberts this morning. The incident happened around…
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Idaho Power employees clean up Pocatello cemetery for day of service
“When families come here, hopefully it’s just a little surprise for them that someone took the time to take care of the headstone,” said Matt Stucki,…
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American Falls food bank gets major donation from Bingham Ag Services
Bingham Ag Services presented Willow Bay Food Bank with $7,300 in donations on Thursday. Willow Bay Baptist Church operates the Willow Bay Food Bank…
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Bingham County coroner identifies pedestrian killed in minivan crash
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said a pedestrian died from injuries after he was hit by a minivan.…
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Idahoans prepare to break out their fishing gear this Memorial Day weekend
Idaho Fish and Game says the holiday weekend is a great time for fishers and anglers to break out their gear. Its hatchery crews have been stocking…
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Teton County to sound emergency sirens Friday in full-system test
Teton County residents might be in for a jarring wake-up call on Friday, May 23, 2025, as emergency sirens blare across the county during a…
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Pocatello buzzing for National Pollinator Week, starting June 17th
The Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area and members of the National Pollinator Pathways Organization are hosting a week of events in June…
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A single vote secured a $200,000 budget boost for American Falls rural fire district
A close victory in Power County elections last night will bring a budget boost to the American Falls rural fire district.
The fire district had a…
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Kohberger defense team demands trial delay after case details leak
The defense team of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, is pushing to delay the fastly approaching…
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Jefferson County voters approve new ambulance district
If a new ambulance district is created, full-time emergency responders will be on-hand in the Rigby area. That will mean less stress on volunteer…
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High cost and low pay squeeze summer child care options
School is almost out for summer, and a lot of working parents are looking for child care services to maintain their daily…
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Pocatello Catholic school hosting end-of-year student art exhibition
“It’s really fantastic to see what kids can do,” said Margie Gabiola, principal of Holy Spirit Catholic School. “…When you go into a space where…
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Bonneville County Republican Central Committee seeks applications for County Clerk position
The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) has officially opened the application period for the Bonneville County Clerk position.…
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New Red Cross blood donation center coming to Pocatello May 30
People wanting to make a difference in the Pocatello area will soon have a new larger, more modern place to donate lifesaving blood. On May 30, the…
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Pocatello custom car businesses devastated by recent fire
Owners of local classic car restoration business ‘Badass Glass’ are trying to get back on their feet after a fire destroyed the company’s body…
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Following Nebraska’s soda ban, Idaho could be closer to restricting junk food purchases with SNAP benefits
Following a significant move in Nebraska, Idaho is on track to potentially enact restrictions on what can be purchased with Supplemental Nutrition…
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Highway 20 pursuit ends in arrest of felony suspect
A man with an active felony arrest warrant is in custody following an alleged stalking incident and pursuit on Highway 20, according to a post on the…
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Fort Hall Police locates and arrests sex offender traveling with runaway teen
Police in Fort Hall are asking for the public’s help locating a known sex offender, 36-year-old Eli Mosho.
Anyone with information about Mosho’s…
Idaho voters head to polls May 20th
Idahoans are heading to the polls tomorrow for the May 20th election, with polls open from 8 AM to 8 PM. Several key local measures are on the…
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New survey shows Idaho Falls residents value economy, safety, and quality of services
“Citizen opinion matters a great deal. We appreciate all the residents who took the survey,” said Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper. “Citizen…
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Bannock County property values expected to rise in 2025 following state study
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced property values may rise around the area after a study by the Idaho State Tax Commission found Bannock…
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Pocatello Rotary Club dedicates their first Little Free Library
“Reading is magic, and at the Pocatello Rotary we like to bring some more of that magic to our community,” said Michael Strickland, member of the…
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City council candidate Ann Swanson shares plans for Pocatello if elected
“My run is really a thank you note to Pocatello in some ways,” said Swanson. “It’s always been a driver of mine to be of service and to look for…
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Peace Officer Memorial — Idaho Falls remembers fallen law enforcement officers
As National Police Week came to a close, local law enforcement agencies gathered together to show their respect for the fallen peace officers of…
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What to do if your basement floods
If you have a home built before the 1980s, there could be lead or asbestos in your walls that could be disturbed and made…
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International and regional tourists killed in Island Park crash identified
The Fremont County Coroner’s Office has identified the international tourists killed in the Island Park fiery crash. Next of kin have been…
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Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area to host first Bioblitz event Saturday
The Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area are hosting a citizen-science Bioblitz on Saturday, May 17.
During the Bioblitz, participants will…
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Custer County Sheriff suspends search for missing Challis man’s remains
Custer County Sheriff Levi Maydole has suspended the search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton.
The news comes after murder suspect,…
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Drink one for Dane event at Dutch Bros
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – On Friday, May 16, Dutch Bros is hosting its annual Drink One for Dane celebration to raise awareness for Amyotrophic…
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Traffic Alert: ITD announces highway closures in eastern Idaho for railroad work
The Idaho Transportation Department, in partnership with Union Pacific Railroad, will close highways near several railroad crossings in May.
State…
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Aspiring Cali rapper’s Yellowstone stunt could land him in hot water
A torrent of online commenters attempted to inform the San Bernardino rapper that the water from Yellowstone’s thermal fissures is not just…
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Pocatello Animal Services offering $10 rabies vaccines on Saturday
Pocatello Animal Services will host their annual Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 17.
The clinic will offer rabies vaccines for…
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Idaho Falls Library hosts ‘Coding for Kids’
The 6-week series of classes are on Tuesdays through Saturdays — from 4 pm to 5 pm. Children are taken from a place of zero knowledge, and level…
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Writing on the wall: what the graffiti in Idaho Falls means for its citizens
Crime Stoppers has agreed to offer a $500 cash reward for any tips that lead to a successful graffiti related arrest. People can come forward…
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Surviving cub reunited with mother after park staff discover the carcasses of two yearling grizzlies
On Tuesday, May 13, staff at Grand Teton National Park discovered the bodies of two yearling grizzly bears in a closed area south of Colter Bay.
The…
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