Police make significant seizure in fight against illegal substances
The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement Team successfully intercepted and seized illegal substances during a traffic stop near Idaho…
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ITD reports second snowplow strike of the season
The Idaho Transportation Department reports this Sunday marked its second snowplow strike of the season.…
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Family excited to have their Marines ‘Home for the Holidays’
Home for the holidays. With parents finishing up their shopping amidst the holidays madness, sometimes the best gift is being with your loved…
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Idaho Falls’ second ever Hanukkah celebration
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Sunset Thursday night marks the beginning of the final day of Hanukkah and with returns Idaho Falls’ second ever…
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Local steel maker is trying to help grow salmon population
One steel maker out of Pocatello has been partnering with the Shoshone Bannock Tribe to create new…
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ISU community to celebrate President Kevin Satterlee’s successes at farewell reception
When Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee retires from the University at the end of the year, he will have checked off most of his top…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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‘Tis the season to prevent drunk driving
“We hope that people can make the decision to not drive impaired ahead of…
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3 things to know this morning – December 14, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Mass layoff prompts Department of Labor to act
Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls laid off more than 100 employees…
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Police release footage of shooting in car dealership’s lot
Idaho Falls Police released footage and more details of what happened when a suspect shot toward police outside a hotel on Pancheri…
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Criminologist says “20% of law enforcement calls are mental health related”
The case of Jeremy Best, the Victor man accused murdering his pregnant wife and kidnapping his 10-month old child, has sparked animated…
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2 new degrees approved at CEI
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin…
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IOGA holds annual conference in Idaho Falls for first time
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is helping people prepare for the great…
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Pay It Forward: Help Jack Give Back
A tragic accident ends with a young boy creating his own idea to Pay iIt…
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How to keep your pets happy and healthy during the colder months
Winter is here, which means shorter days and colder temperatures. That could pose some problems for dog owners trying to keep their four-legged…
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Athlete of the Week: Daytona Folkman, Firth Girls Basketball
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week proves that small schools can produce big talent. She’s a long-range threat on the hardwood who’s…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello kicks off Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello is taking part in the 12th Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge during the month of December. …
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Idaho Falls star runner Luke Athay signs letter of intent with Utah State
Cross country and district state champion runner Luke Athay has signed his NLI, as the Idaho Falls Tiger made his next step official to run at Utah…
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‘Elk on the shelf’ busts into Wapello Elementary
Most of us have heard of the shenanigans of the elf on the shelf, but if you think those are bad, wait until you see the wild…
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Winter season road closures in effect
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone seasonal road closures in our backcountry are now in effect.…
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3 days left to enroll in 2024 Health Insurance
Yous need to act now or will have to wait another year to enroll in coverage through Your Health…
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Battelle Energy donates $730K to support United Ways of eastern Idaho
“The annual United Way campaign is vital to families and individuals throughout eastern Idaho who work hard every day to make ends…
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Be avalanche aware: What to know and how to be best prepared in our region’s backcountry
The Colonial Theater played host to a different kind of event Tuesday…
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What goes into ‘winterizing’ the roads
Plows have done a great job to keep the roads clear in Idaho Falls once the snow hits, but public works also does preparation before hand to make the…
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Rising costs make hauling recyclables impractical for Idaho Falls
Due to a significant increase in fees associated with the recycling process, the Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will no longer provide recycling…
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Idaho Agriculture Water Symposium held in Pocatello
Water was the hot topic in Pocatello on…
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Groundbreaking ceremony held at the Pocatello Community Recreation Center
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday in Pocatello to celebrate the start of a major renovation to the Community Recreation…
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Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming
A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the…
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Mark Bent sentencing postponed
A man who was to be sentenced Monday for first degree murder will have to…
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Wyoming Rocky Mountain Power customers to see rate increase
Wyoming Rocky Mountain Power customers will see a rate…
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City Halliday set Dec. 12
The event is free to the…
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2 Idaho students selected for United States Senate Youth Program Â
Two high schoolers have been selected to represent Idaho at the prestigious 62nd annual United State Senate…
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Pocatello city officials receive $20K grant for completing collaborative program
This program provides expertise and funding to help build healthier…
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Recent fatal accidents reminding people the importance of wearing a seatbelt
A recent fatal accident that happened south of Rigby this weekend is reminding us to wear a seatbelt when in a moving…
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Electrical malfunction causes house fire
A house in Rigby is severely damaged after a fire Sunday…
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BLM seeks input on southeast Idaho proposed Burnstone Quarry
The proposed high-grade calcium carbonate limestone quarry would be in Bingham County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Blackfoot. …
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Idaho Falls Power community initiative to warm homes and hearts
Here’s how you can warm homes and hearts in the…
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2 killed in crash on US 20 near Rigby
A driver and passenger were killed in a crash Sunday on US 20 at milepost 318 in Jefferson…
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New apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named
Elder Patrick Kearon is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
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Judge decides to keep Chad Daybell trial in Ada County
There is an update in the murder case against Chad…
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3.6 magnitude earthquake near Tetonia
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 7.4 miles away from Tetonia…
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Teton, Cole Valley advance to championship on Day 2 of the Ririe Bulldog Shootout
Another eventful day of hoops at the Ririe Bulldog Shootout culminated in Teton and Cole Valley advancing to the tournament championship on…
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Sports Line Friday Night: Dec. 8, 2023
As winter continues in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, the action is beginning to heat up on the basketball…
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Snow slowly ending Friday with bitter cold temperatures behind the snowstorm
For Friday afternoon, we’ll have a chance of snow, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33°. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as…
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Snowy conditions across east Idaho
The snow has been coming down pretty hard across east Idaho Friday…
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…
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SH-36 reopens in both directions
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed SH-36 in both directions from mile marker 0 to mile marker 26.…
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Free opioid reversal medication vending machines installed in northern Idaho
Since Narcan was established, Idaho has seen a 46% reduction in opioid overdose…
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Coroner identifies person killed in officer involved shooting
The Bonneville County Coroner has identified the person killed in an officer involved shooting on…
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Missing teen identified as search continues
We now know the name for the person being searched for at the Mc Tucker…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell pleads not guilty to Arizona murder conspiracy charges
A woman sentenced to life in an Idaho prison for murdering her two youngest children and another woman pleaded not guilty to Arizona charges of…
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Remains found identified as missing Bannock County man
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Bannock County Coroner’s Office and Idaho State Police Forensic Services have confirmed remains found earlier…
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3 things to do this weekend – December 8, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Victor community remembers Kali Randall and Zeke Best
The Victor community gathered Thursday to honor the lives of Kali Randall and Keke Best. The two lives taken far too soon, but in that short amount…
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Victor community holds candlelight vigil for Kali Randall and Zeke Best
The Family Safety Network and the Mental Health Coalition are holding a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday evening to honor the lives of the pregnant…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2023-24 season.…
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Former Pocatello mayor passes away
The City of Pocatello is mourning the loss of former mayor Roger…
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Local symphony prepares for Christmas concert
This concert is a collaboration with the ISU concert choir and the community Camerata Singers with chorus master Scott…
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Police search for missing juvenile hunter
Police are not releasing the identity of any parties involved at this time.…
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Idaho STEM Action Center helps students learn computer skills during Computer Science Education Week
“Those skillsets are transferable across the fields, across industries and over…
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Skyline dominates Idaho Falls 65-36 for a crosstown rivalry win
The Skyline Grizzlies stayed unbeaten so far this season with a big win on home court Wednesday, a 65-36 victory against the Idaho Falls…
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Party platform allegiance called into question by some Bonneville Republicans
Platform enforcement hearings were held Tuesday evening by Bonneville County’s Legislative District 32.…
Continue Reading What is the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force?
When a major or critical incident happens during the course of an officer carrying out their duties, what happens next? We learned that shortly after…
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Ski resorts start off season on slow note
Winter on the Tetons is here, yet ski resorts are starting off on a slow…
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Detours planned for System Interchange in Pocatello
Beginning Thursday, drivers should expect significant traffic changes at the System Interchange in Pocatello.…
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Cat shelter could close soon, causing trouble for community
“We can’t take in everyone…but we take in as many as we…
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Chaplains of Idaho hosting ‘Pet Photos with Santa’
As law enforcement serves our communities, they can experience some traumatic encounters. But there are resources out there to get them, and…
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Portneuf undergoes software update following cybersecurity breach
Ardent Health Services, which owns and operates over two dozens hospitals across the United States, experienced a cybersecurity breach on Nov.…
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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for…
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Who were Kali Randall and Jeremy Best? Victim’s neighbors paint a picture
Emotions are raw on Skyline Loop in Victor just days after Jeremy Best was arrested for the death of his wife, Kali Randall, and 10-month-old son…
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Candlelight vigil remembering deceased children celebrates 15th anniversary Wednesday
“We’re all in what I refer to as a club that nobody wants to be a part…
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Local animal shelters face overcrowding issues
Local animal shelters are facing overcrowding…
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Law enforcement answers questions about mental health evaluations
Many Local News 8 viewers sent us messages after Jeremy Best was taken to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for a mental health evaluation,…
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ITD will introduce plans to rehabilitate Yellowstone Avenue at Dec. 5 open house in Chubbuck
Community members are invited to stop by and speak with project…
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Anonymous donor sponsors dog and puppy adoptions
Effective immediately, adoption fees for all dogs in search of loving homes at the Pocatello Animal Shelter will be sponsored by an anonymous donor…
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Toy drive to assist Parents as Teachers participants
Toy donations will be accepted until Dec. 20.…
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Brief planned power outage for small section of downtown Idaho Falls
As part of the ongoing power line relocation and improvements, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement a brief planned outage in a section of…
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Jeremy Best charged with 2 counts of murder in first degree for deaths of wife and unborn child, judge orders competency test
48-year-old Jeremy Albert Best has been charged with two counts of murder in the first degree in connection with the deaths of his wife Kali Randall…
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ISU president search down to five finalists
Five finalists have been picked from a list of more than 80 candidates who applied to become Idaho State University’s…
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Jeremy Best appears in court; document describes how murder victim was found
New in the State of Idaho vs Jeremy Albert Best case, while attending his arraignment hearing Best’s defense team, made up of Jim Archibald and John…
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Wanted man arrested after crash
An intoxicated man was arrested Saturday night after being involved in a crash on Lorna…
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Man arrested for attempting to strangle girlfriend
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man early Sunday morning after a physical altercation with his…
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Help protect wintering wildlife in Grand Teton
Wildlife biologists are asking visitors to avoid disturbing animals by following all winter closures and voluntarily avoiding bighorn sheep winter…
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Idaho gas prices drop another 9 cents this week
A popular Christmas song refers to this season as the most wonderful time of the year, and Idaho drivers may join in the chorus the next time they…
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First snowplow accident of winter
A snowplow with the Idaho Transportation Department was involved in a collision this past Friday on I-86 near American…
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Population growth plays major part in Idaho agricultural land loss, study says
Over 75% of the cause of this deforestation is attributed to population…
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Boise State promotes Spencer Danielson, naming him the 12th head football coach in school history
Boise State Football has promoted Interim Head Coach Spencer Danielson, naming him the 12th Head Coach in school history, per a Boise State…
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Idaho State improves to 4-4 on the season with a 76-70 victory over Lindenwood
The Idaho State men’s basketball team got back to .500 on Saturday night by defeating Lindenwood in a close one…
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Blackfoot girls take down Middleton 50-43
The Blackfoot girls basketball team won back-to-back games this weekend hosting teams out of the Boise area, capping it off with a 50-43 victory over…
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Highland girls fall to Timberline 66-28
It was a tough outing for the Highland Rams girls basketball team on Saturday, losing to Timberline 66-28.…
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Boise State wins 63-60 over Saint Mary’s in first game at Mountain America Center
Boise State’s first men’s basketball game at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls was a success, as the Broncos took down the Saint Mary’s…
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