Idaho’s 2023 population growth outpaces the nation
Idaho’s population growth in 2023 was over double the national average of 0.5%.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial pushed back
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial, which was set for April, is now vacated.…
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Highland staff enjoys surprise faculty lounge update
Highland High School faculty and staff returned from the winter break to one more holiday surprise: an updated faculty lounge, all courtesy of school…
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3 things to know this morning – January 5, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Spud Kings score big win 6-5 over the Pueblo Bulls in a back-and-forth affair
A wild Thursday night battle went the way of the Spud Kings at the Mountain America Center, as Idaho Falls scored a big two points with a 6-5 victory…
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Hillcrest returns to Idaho and throttles Skyline 68-29 to get back in the win column
The Hillcrest Knights, minus Isaac Davis, were in control on Thursday night at Skyline, as the Knights won big over the Grizz…
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Three local squads lead in first girls basketball media polls of the season
Shelley, Teton, and Malad have set the pace so far in the Idaho high school girls basketball season. Those three teams lead their respective classes…
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Investigation underway after fire at Ririe Fire Station
The Central Fire District is picking up the pieces after its Ririe Fire Station caught fire Wednesday…
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Idaho’s ‘Clean Slate Act’ goes into effect
Several new laws are in effect in Idaho this…
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Deceased identified in train vs. semi fatality collision
On Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at approximately 2:32 p.m., the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office responded to a train versus semi-truck collision at the…
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Firth Fire Department still recovering from station fire 2 years ago
The recent fire burning an auxiliary building at the Ririe Fire Station, reminds us of a similar situation that happened nearly two years ago at the…
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Wildlife Crossing Project in the works for Teton County
Teton County is working on trying to create overpasses and underpasses for animals to cross the road without causing a disturbance to…
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Teton County has massive increase of bear containers
Teton County has been on a mission to provide trash cans that are bear resistant for their…
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Pocatello to host reception for council member
Pocatello City Councilman Scott Marchand is…
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Little says Idaho LAUNCH applications blew past expectations
Governor Brad Little will announce the total number of Idaho LAUNCH applications and highlight the successful program in Sugar…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants 2,000th wish
Make-A-Wish Idaho fulfilled 13-year-old Holman’s wish to go to…
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Snowmobiler rescued after hitting tree, suffering severe facial injuries
A snowmobiler is recovering at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after a crash…
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Idaho among several states that received nonspecific state Capitol bomb threats
Idaho’s State Capitol is getting back to normal after being evacuated Wednesday…
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Shelley seeks input as it plans for future
The City of Shelley needs the help of its residents as it seeks to plan its future.…
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Recap of holiday weekend DUI arrests
Keeping you safe. That was the goal for local law enforcement over the…
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Blackfoot plans intersection closure Thursday
Officials say to plan alternate routes as the closure is planned for the whole…
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League of Women Voters of Pocatello holding Legislative forum
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello (LWVP) is sponsoring “2024 Idaho Legislature Preview,” a virtual forum to be held Jan.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo needs volunteers
“If we were up near 100, we’d be…
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Miss America teaches local girls about Nuclear Engineering
Miss America is in Idaho Falls teaching young women about STEM and the field of Nuclear…
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Prescribed pile burning scheduled for winter months
The Pocatello Fire Department will conduct prescribed pile burning operations at multiple sites in early…
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More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January, officials say
More than one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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Rescued dogs from McCammon still in need of home
In American Falls on Tuesday, it was a beautiful day for Mackie and her daughter Jackie to enjoy some fun in the…
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Big turnout during holidays in Lava Hot Springs
With 2024 now underway, many people wanted to spend the new year relaxing in the World Famous Hot Pools in Lava Hot…
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Missing Chinese exchange student found safe in Utah following cyber kidnapping scheme, police say
Associated Press RIVERDALE, Utah (AP) — A foreign exchange student from China who was reported missing last week in Utah has been found in what…
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Idaho State falls to 0-2 in Big Sky play with 76-68 loss to Montana
The Idaho State Bengals open conference play 0-2 with a 76-68 loss to Montana on Saturday night in Reed…
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Snake River wins Marine Bracket in East Idaho Holiday Shootout with 78-57 victory over Canyon Ridge
The Snake River Panthers went back to Blackfoot as champions of the East Idaho Holiday Shootout this weekend, winning the Marine Bracket with a 78-57…
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Highland wins Air Force Bracket in East Idaho Holiday Shootout with 42-32 win over Jackson Hole
The Highland Rams took home first place in the East Idaho Holiday Shootout this weekend, winning the Air Force Bracket with a 42-32 victory over…
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2 people rushed to the hospital after late night fire
Two people are recovering from burns after a late night fire in Bonneville…
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“Rock Steady has given me my life back” – The fight against Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s is a disease with no cure, but one local group is finding the power to fight back against it,…
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Actor Pierce Brosnan cited for walking in thermal areas at Yellowstone National Park
The actor best known for his role as Super Spy James Bond was cited on Tuesday for walking in thermal areas in the northern part of the…
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3 things to do this weekend – December 29, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Suspect leads officers on chase after hitting victims with pistol
A man is in the Bingham County Jail on charges of kidnapping and leading police on a…
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Uptick in attendance at Southeast Idaho attractions during winter break
With school out for the holidays and Christmas all wrapped up, the week before the new year is a perfect time for kids and families to spend some…
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Christmas Lights Tour with a Horse on a Hayride a big hit in Pocatello
For the last few years, the corner of Hiskey and Butte Street in Pocatello has been a magical place to meet during the holiday…
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“No kid sleeps on the floor in our town” – Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides gifts that keep on giving
A bed is a gift that keeps on giving, especially for children who don’t have one to call their own. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit…
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Porch thieves caught on camera in Idaho Falls
Porch pirates come out of the woodwork this time of year.
Idaho Falls Police shared a video of a thief taking a package off a porch in…
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“Something stinks” in Idaho Falls – How the meat packing plant is responding
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The people of Idaho Falls agree, “something stinks.” The discussion continues in a wave of online questions surrounding…
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Charity donations are high, but so is inflation
“We’re grateful for the giving that is…
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Board of Education to name next ISU president
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a special Board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time to consider a contract and…
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Judge orders release of Tylee Ryan’s body to family members
Judge Steven W. Boyce has ordered the remains of Tylee Ryan to be turned over to her…
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Police seek help with homicide investigation
As part of an ongoing homicide investigation, Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies need your help gathering information about a…
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Portneuf Health restores patient portal after cybersecurity incident
Portneuf Health has restored access to its patient portal, MyChart.…
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Settlement reached in D91 elections case
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday a settlement agreement has been finalized with two employees from Idaho Falls…
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New Idaho State University president announced
The Idaho State Board of Education named Robert W. Wagner as the 14th president of Idaho State University during a special meeting on…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for assault with a machete
A 30-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced to 51 and a half months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney…
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Why officers are coming to Idaho amid a nation wide police shortage
Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, Local News 8 is digging into why Idaho is in a better position than many other…
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How to keep your Christmas tree fire free
ason is suspected to be the reason December ranks the top month for house fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection…
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Idaho Ag sees record sales of four top commodities, a report says
Idaho’s top commodity, dairy, saw an 18% revenue drop in…
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“The depths of our sorrow are beyond words:” Family of Zeke Best responds to first-degree murder charges
An indictment by a Teton County grand jury was unsealed Tuesday charging Jeremy Albert Best with three counts of murder in the first degree for the…
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Judge denies Chad Daybell’s motion to remove death penalty
A judge says Chad Daybell could be sentenced to death if he found guilty of murder, according to court…
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Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves
The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…
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Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need
The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…
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Pets are not presents – A message from local animal shelters
In the past week, 11 puppies have been surrendered to the Blackfoot Animal Shelter.…
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Efforts being made to help seniors feel less lonely during the holidays
“44% of seniors experience loneliness during the…
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Idaho GOP responds to Trump’s removal from Colorado ballot
The Idaho Republican Party has released a statement on the Colorado Supreme Court decision to remove Donald J. Trump from the Presidential primary…
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Lower gas prices are early gift for holiday travelers
115 million Americans, including 660,000 Idahoans, to take a year-end…
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Holiday season heating up for local Pocatello businesses
It is one week before Christmas Day and many businesses in Historic Downtown Pocatello are gearing up for people to get their last minute shopping…
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Risch recognizes Royal Theaters as Idaho Falls Gem
Royal Theaters will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S.…
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DEQ lifts boil water advisory for Aspen Ridge Subdivision
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) lifted the boil water advisory Tuesday for the Aspen Ridge Subdivision in Fremont…
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The Supreme Court may decide the 2024 election. Here’s how
CNN By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court has become the ultimate force in the 2024 presidential election as the justices face several…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies mobilizing impaired driving this season
“In 2021, 5% of U.S. drivers reported they drove when they thought they were over the legal BAC…
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Idaho Land Board announces $61 million distribution to public schools
Public schools are receiving a $61,532,200 distribution for the current school year, which is the largest portion of the $100,315,00 distributed to…
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Search for Jayden Jensen on pause
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is pausing its efforts in the search for Jayden Jensen due to icy…
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Police locate Idaho Falls woman
The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to check the welfare of 33-year-old Idaho Falls…
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Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced Monday the statewide naloxone distribution program has been relaunched.…
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Police ask for help after string of vandalism
It seems there are a pair of grinches in Idaho Falls, and the police need your help catching…
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Idaho gas prices down another 10 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.71/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of…
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Kohberger motion to dismiss denied
A district judge has denied a request to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case of Bryan…
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Judge Gratton named Chief of Idaho Court of Appeals
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge David Gratton will become that court’s next chief judge, effective Jan. 1,…
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Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday
The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…
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As scams are get more sophisticated, here’s how to spot them
Scammers are just waiting in the corners to get people, especially those who are in the market for some of the bigger shopping…
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New tunnel proposed for American Falls
The City of American Falls is proposing the construction of a tunnel under Highway 39 for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.…
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Idaho Falls holds free festive events throughout remainder of holiday season
The winter holiday season sparks enjoyment of lots of fun for families and people looking to enjoy their loved ones’ company. The Downtown Idaho…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 15, 2023
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings played their second game in the inaugural NCDC Frozen Futures Showcase, and hoopers from across the region showed off on…
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Spud Kings drop back-and-forth battle against the Outliers 5-4
So far this weekend, the first NCDC Frozen Futures Showcase has not been kind to the Idaho Falls Spud Kings on the scoreboard, as the Spuds fell to…
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The Miracle Box – Local people helping local organizations in one place
There’s a new way to get involved in the spirit of giving. It’s called The Miracle…
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Snowpack is good for southern highlands, lacking for others
Some areas are seeing more snow than others. Some areas are well above average while others are struggling to even get…
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TSD 401 to move to 4 day school week
The Teton Idaho School District will be making a really big change for the 2024-2025 school…
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What happens if murder suspect is not competent to stand trial
All court proceedings for Jeremy Best are on hold until a mental capacity determination can be…
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Community Food Basket not receiving enough donations to help those in need
“The need is great and we can’t sustain the program if we can’t bring in more…
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How to protect your packages against porch pirates this season
When you’re not home when the package arrives, it could be at risk of porch…
Continue Reading Jeremy Best preliminary hearing vacated, proceedings suspended
The preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18 has been…
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King Road house access given to Kohberger defense, demolition set for Dec. 28
Teams representing the defense for Bryan Kohberger will access the King Road house Thursday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15.…
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Search continues for Jayden Jensen
It has been more than a week since Jayden Jensen disappeared while hunting with friends in the McTucker Ponds area of Bingham…
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3 things to do this weekend – December 15, 2023
Here are some holiday shows you can see in your local neighborhood this…
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Utah, Utah State to renew The Battle of the Brothers in football next season
Utah State and Utah announced Thursday that their “Battle of the Brothers” rivalry will resume on the football field for a three-game series…
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Spud Kings fall 4-3 to the Pueblo Bulls on a last-minute goal
The first Spud Kings in the NCDC Frozen Futures Showcase was a heartbreaking loss for Idaho Falls Thursday night, as the Spuds fell to the Pueblo…
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