State of Pocatello in good shape, mayor says
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With the start of a new year, the City of Pocatello has a lot to look forward to. Mayor Brian Blad is giving his…
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Liquor sales up from last New Year
A packed house celebrating a new decade can really put some drinks…
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How to accomplish your fitness New Years resolution
“There’s not one perfect fitness plan for everyone. Everyone’s goals are different and they need to be individualized to that…
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State catching up to change in tobacco age
Less than two weeks ago, the FDA changed the legal age limit to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Now Idaho needs to catch…
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Woman makes noise about neighborhood attraction
Bonneville County City Planning and Zoning tell us the event center doesn’t have to maintain a certain noise level based on their…
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New tobacco age limit puts local business out by New Year
The new age limit to buy tobacco products is putting a local vape shop out of…
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How to make your New Year’s resolution stick
According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.…
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Idaho Falls Bandits national title is Sports Line story of the year
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Before many of the Bandits players were teammates in the summer, they were rivals in the spring. They competed for…
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Bengals ready for challenge of Big Sky Conference
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State hosts Idaho to begin its Big Sky schedule on Saturday. The Bengals start league play with a 3-6 overall…
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Local educator heads to Antarctica on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition
“Aboard that ship will be naturalist and scientists from all over the world”…
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New policy at Pebble Creek means big change for hiking
A new piece of equipment at Pebble Creek Ski Area means better snow and more efficient grooming, but it comes at a cost to some skiers.…
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Home Helpers keeping seniors independent
There comes a time when many of us will need to consider our driving…
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Search for missing children & parents continues
Law enforcement officers continue their search today for Chad and Lori Vallow Daybell of Rexburg, who turned up missing November 27, a day after…
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Fan favorite Christmas light show returns after 5-year hiatus
A decades old tradition for a Pocatello neighborhood is back after a…
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Veterans raise money for local BBQ truck
People enjoyed grilled cheese and beer on Saturday while they raised money for a veteran-owned…
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Challis earns first win of season at Watersprings
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Challis held off Watersprings 48-40 Friday to grab its first win of the season. The Vikings were lead by Eugene…
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Preston cruises to win over Century
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston pulled away from Century to claim a 71-51 win Friday. The Indians used a 9-0 run in the first quarter to gain…
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Bees outlast Grizzlies in double overtime
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville keeps Skyline winless with an 81-76 double overtime victory Friday night. Carson Johnson scored 21 of his…
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Idaho Falls beats Hillcrest to start league play
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls started conference play with a 52-34 win over Hillcrest Friday night. Jaxon Sorenson had 17 points for…
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The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens early for 2019-2020 season
Bannock County residents now have the chance to experience another winter activity. The East For Mink Creek Nordic Center is open earlier this year…
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Ririe defends home court against South Fremont
RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe defeated South Fremont 70-63 in girls basketball Thursday. The Bulldogs were lead by Dallas Sutton’s 16 points. Sara…
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New holiday flavors of ice cream arrive at Reed’s Dairy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ice cream in December? Reed’s Dairy is getting in on the holiday spirit. The ice cream shop released seasonal…
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School lunch debt takes a toll
Numerous stories on social media have highlighted the ongoing crisis of school lunch debt. Local schools are also feeling the burden of unpaid meals…
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Murder suspect request to be transferred
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Bannock County murder suspect wants to be moved another county. Dustin Alfaro, charged with the first-degree murder…
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Demonstration: Dry Christmas trees cause house fires
About 160 Christmas trees catch fire every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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All Under One Roof gives gifts to seniors
All Under One Roof gave away 30 unique Christmas gift bags to seniors in the…
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Bonneville handles Hillcrest at the Hive
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Carson Johnson scored 17 of his 25 points in the first half to lead Bonneville over Hillcrest 60-49 Wednesday.…
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Donut Bros. open for business in Old Town
Across the street from Pocatello High School, mini doughnuts are the hot topic.…
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Idaho State troopers bring Christmas to 10 counties
ISP partnered with Broulims grocery store collecting money and food for families in the 10 counties they patrol.…
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How lack of daylight can affect our sleeping patterns
Right now, Idahoans only see about eight hours of sunlight each day, which can take a toll on our…
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Olson scores 32 in Skyline win over Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mattie Olson poured in 32 points to power Skyline past Idaho Falls Tuesday night. The win snapped a four game losing…
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Blackfoot beats Hillcrest for eighth straight win
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot bumped its winning streak up to eight after beating Hillcrest 62-44 Tuesday. Hadley Humphries lead the Broncos…
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Last minute Christmas ideas that support local businesses
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With only one week until Christmas, it’s crunch time to find gifts. Online shopping is more convenient than ever, but…
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Idaho State falls to UCSB in overtime
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UC Santa Barbara carried a regulation ending run into overtime to beat Idaho State 74-68 Monday night. Bengals lead by…
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Bengals lose close battle with Cal Baptist
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Cal Baptist pulled away late to beat Idaho State 74-68 at Reed Gym Monday. The Bengals had a great defensive effort…
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17-year-old found safe in Fort Hall Bottoms
Fort Hall Police Dispatch received a call from an anonymous hunter regarding four intoxicated individuals, two adults and two minors, found near a…
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Pocatello to begin PILOT payments
Pocatello will begin mailing settlement checks Monday to ratepayers affected by the city’s “Payment in Lieu of Taxes” (PILOT) program. …
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You may hold the missing clue to finding a hit and run suspect in Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a hit and run injury accident and is asking for public assistance…
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How to support people coping with grief
Friends, coworkers and neighbors of the Hansen family know how much of an impact they’ve had on Southeast…
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South Fremont topples Salmon
St. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont handed Salmon a 73-44 loss on Friday. It is the first loss of the season for the Savages. South…
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Blackfoot handles Skyline for seventh straight win
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot’s winning streak grows to seven with a 55-45 victory at Skyline Friday night. The Grizzlies lead by two at…
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Century dominates Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Lexi Bull alone outscored Pocatello in Century’s 53-19 win Friday night. Bull finished the game with 21 points. Next…
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Rigby beats Madison to stay perfect in conference play
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby grabbed a 48-30 road win over rival Madison Friday night. The Trojans have a win over every conference foe halfway…
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Bonneville tops rival Hillcrest
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sadie Lott scored 19 points to lead Bonneville past Hillcrest 60-34 Friday night. The Bees took control in the third…
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Soda Springs pulls away from Ririe
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Soda Springs defeated Ririe 49-33 Thursday in a battle of ranked teams. The Cardinals showed why they were number…
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Blackfoot picks up first win of season at Hillcrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot escaped the Dungeon with a 43-39 win Thursday night. For the Broncos, it is their first victory of the season.…
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Pocatello beats Minico to improve to 4-0
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello handed Minico its first loss of the season 65-57 on Thursday. It was a battle of 3-0 ranked teams. The…
Continue Reading “We will rebuild:” Blackhawk BBQ food truck destroyed in accident
A local business owner is looking to rebuild after an accident on Interstate 15 totaled his food…
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Texas Roadhouse helps raise funds for a special shopping event
“Hopefully, turns their situation into a more positive one, especially as they interact with law…
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Reindeer bring some early holiday cheer to Ammon
Santa and some reindeer made a stop to help two charities in time for the holidays.…
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Local classroom science experiment goes viral
“Everybody kind of relies on those hand sanitizers and to see results that were this drastic kind of made everybody realize that maybe we’re a little…
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Dog pond gets makeover from volunteers
Volunteers spent the day braving winter weather to make sure our dogs have a safe place to swim in the…
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106 over and out: Chubbuck PD’s first female officer retiring
For nearly three decades, Capt. Jean Higgins has been one of the Chubbuck Police Department’s only female officers. In fact, when she started, she…
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Rigby stops Skyline
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby improves to 3-0 with a 65-47 win over Skyline Tuesday. Britton Berrett set the pace for the Trojans with nine points…
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Pocatello firefighters give coats to kids
Pocatello firefighters are giving out more than 300 new coats to children this…
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Avalanche safety: There’s one important tool that won’t fit in your backpack
“You owe it to yourself, your family, and your friends to come home at the end of the day of backcountry skiing.”…
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First winter graduation for ISU students
Idaho State University is hosting its first ever winter commencement ceremony on…
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Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way
During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…
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Watersprings rolls over Clark County
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho- (KIFI/KIDK) – Despite just five players in uniform, Watersprings dominates Clark County 66-19. The Warriors draw even on the…
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Idaho Falls beats Utah’s Clearfield High School
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls took down Clearfield out of Utah 46-43 Friday night. The win improves the Tigers to 1-1 on the season.…
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Bonneville gets past Century for first win
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville defeated Century 66-62 Friday night in boys basketball. The Bees picked up their first win of the season.…
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Eastern Idaho exhibit coming to The Museum of Idaho
“It’s a story of the routes that people take through our, our area and the roots that they put down.”…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition
For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…
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BCCLC plans to leave Blackfoot
The Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center has made a big leap for its future and it involves leaving the city…
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ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students
Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…
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These seniors want to share their talents with you
“Any senior who sits back on their couch and says, well, this is my spot, they’re not going to last very long. You’ve got to stay busy, both…
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Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages
The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…
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New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training
Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training…
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Pocatello man charged with burglary for showering, stealing clothes from home
A Pocatello man is in jail for suspected burglary of homes in the Highland neighborhood on…
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Pocatello grabs road win at Bonneville
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello opened the new season with a 68-60 win at Bonneville on Wednesday. Leading the way for the Indians was…
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Barrett’s big night lifts Rigby past Idaho Falls
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby rode Britton Barrett’s 33 points to a season opening 68-55 win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Trojans took control…
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Discover Idaho Falls’ hot spots through new app
“The tourist geared app was in the works for a year and caters to those who speak English, Spanish, Chinese and…
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Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people
A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…
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Bonneville routs Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville dominated Idaho Falls 54-19 in girls basketball Tuesday night at Idaho Falls High School. Sadie Lott lead…
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Thunder Ridge tops D93 foe Hillcrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge defeated Hillcrest 61-48 in girls basketball Tuesday night. Paige Clark paced the Titans with 18 points.…
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East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist
When counties need an autopsy done, they send it to Ada County–the closest option–which can take a full day, sometimes two, for law…
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How your French fries could be impacted by the shortage of potatoes
“French fry shortage is very possible and could be very…
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Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building
For more than a year, Katie Counts, manager of the Habitat for Humanity Restore, has felt the need to expand. The current store of off Garrett Way…
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It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners
Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their…
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Personal finance simulator helps high school students manage money
“We teach them how to make money in school, but we don’t do a very good job teaching them what to do once they make money”…
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Athlete of the week: Browning Bennion, Sugar-Salem Football
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a two way player that helped drive his team to back to back…
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Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location
The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…
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Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families
The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…
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Black Friday turnout
“I don’t really like the crowds of people, but I guess it’s not as bad as I thought it would…
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Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail
Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…
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Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms
It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…
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Annual Turkey Choir brings the Thanksgiving spirit to Rexburg
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thanksgiving day comes with many traditions, some food-related, others sports-related, and for The City of Rexburg,…
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A look back at Jay Hildebrandt’s career as he signs off one last time
Well, this is it. My final time to sign off before beginning the first day of my retirement…
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After 35 years, Jay Hildebrandt said goodbye with his last 10 p.m. newscast on Nov. 27,…
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Is your car prepared for the snow?
Winter storms can be unexpected, but preparing your car is all about…
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Take a look at these fun bloopers of Jay Hildebrandt over the years
Take a look at some of the bloopers collected over the 35 years Jay has been at the…
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Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year
The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…
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Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police
Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…
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Rigby pulls away from Hillcrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby turned a tie game at the half into a 72-56 win over Hillcrest Tuesday night. Tylie Jones racked up a game high 19…
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Blackfoot opens up conference play with win over Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot grabbed a road win over Idaho Falls 62-28 Tuesday night. The Broncos were lead by Tenleigh Smith with 16…
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