Woodtick Fire grows to 4,322 acres
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning six miles west northwest of the Meyers Cove in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness on the…
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Moose Fire mapped at 62,410 acres, 20% containment
The human caused Moose Fire burning near North Fork has burned 62,410 acres and is 20%…
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Report: Climate change a challenge for Idaho wildlife
Climate change could make it more challenging to conserve and manage the state’s most at-risk fish, wildlife and plants, Idaho officials…
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War Bonnet Round Up gearing up for weekend rodeo with free event
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is celebrating its 111th year of the rodeo Wednesday night with a free Rodeo Kickoff at Sandy…
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I-15 between McCammon and Downey is open
UPDATED 6:15 p.m. – Idaho Transportation Department report Interstate 15 is now open again between McCammon and Downey. PREVIOUS STORY: ARIMO, Idaho…
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Man killed in canal crash identified
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reported a man from Peru was killed in a crash where a car ended up in canal on July…
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Wyoming and Idaho join nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill announced that the two states are joining a nationwide…
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New 988 hotline already saving lives
On July 16 2022, it was announced that the number 988 would take over as the new mental health crisis hotline. Replacing the previous 10 digit…
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The average Idaho worker can’t afford the rising cost of rent
The rising cost of rent is putting additional strain on Idaho’s workers.
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition’s 2022 Out of Reach…
Bannock County Fair back in action
The Bannock County Fair kicked off its festivities on Monday in Downey.…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves new fire station without use of local tax dollars
Idaho Falls City Council approves new fire station without the use of property tax…
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Rexburg looking for volunteers to paint fire hydrants
A community that loves to give back will have a chance to do so once again during the start of August. The City of Rexburg is reaching out, asking…
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Montpelier man killed in motorcycle crash
A Montpelier man was killed after crashing on his motorcycle Sunday evening.…
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Grass fire burns 58 acres on Camas Wildlife Refuge
A grass fire broke out on the Camas National Wildlife Refuge near Hamer. Firefighters hope to have it out Monday…
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Groundbreaking ceremony on Monday for historic I86-I15 System Interchange
A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Monday for the historic I86-I15 System Interchange.…
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War Bonnet Round Up Royalty out in the community
The War Bonnet Round Up Royalty is preparing for the big rodeo by meeting and helping the…
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Fremont County issues burn ban with extreme dry conditions
Dry conditions prompt Fremont County to issue burn…
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AAA: Gas prices start down as driving habits change
AAA reports Idaho drivers are finally seeing some relief at the pump now that the state’s average gas price is below the $5 mark and has been…
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Bonneville County and Idaho Falls negotiating new deal to fund 911 dispatch
Bonneville County and Idaho Falls have partnered to fund the local 911 dispatch center since the 1970s. But, as Bonneville County continues to grow,…
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Teton Pet Grooming Expo makes its home in Idaho Falls
The Teton Pet Grooming Expo made the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls its home during the final weekend of July. The goal was for pet groomers to learn more…
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Teton County 4-H program plays an essential part in shaping lives and the county fair
For Tyler Fist and Kaila Moncur the Teton County 4-H program has played an integral part in shaping their lives and futures. They were able to…
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Cause determined for Moose Fire
U.S. Forest Service Law Enforcement and Investigations has determined the Moose Fire to be human…
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Idaho Falls holds first annual Mutton Bustin’ pre-qualifier
Eager fans are counting down the days till Idaho fall’s war bonnet rodeo. While the event doesn’t start until Wednesday, August 3rd, some lucky…
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Wildfire ignites in Firth river bottoms
A wildfire ignites in the Firth river bottoms Friday…
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Monday night road closure scheduled for portion of Woodruff Avenue
Beginning at 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 1, a small section of Woodruff Avenue will be closed completely to vehicle traffic to accommodate construction…
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ISU professor named to editorial board of new research journal
An Idaho State University Professor has been named to the editorial board of one of the newest research journals in the field of high performance…
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Blood donors needed now to help prevent a seasonal blood shortage
Just as most cars need to be refueled constantly, so does the nation’s blood…
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IFPD invites community to National Night Out and recruitment open house
The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August…
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August fish stocking schedule for the Salmon Region
Before the kids head back to school, it’s a perfect time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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DEQ seeks comment on proposed wastewater reuse permit modification for Idahoan Foods, LLC
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a proposed wastewater reuse permit modification for Idahoan Foods,…
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Monkeypox case reported in southwestern Idaho
Public health officials say a southwestern Idaho resident has contracted monkeypox, marking the state’s fourth reported…
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Yellowstone flood recovery update
In Yellowstone National Park’s continuing efforts to expand visitor access, effective Aug. 3 through Oct. 31, 2022, visitors with a…
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How to stay safe in bear country — and protect yourself against an attack
It’s camping and hiking season, which also means, it’s bear season.…
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Missing hiker on Mount Borah found alive
On July 24 around 8 p.m., the Custer County Sheriff’s Office in Challis received the report of a missing hiker on Mount Borah.…
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High-water temperatures prompt fishing advisory in Grand Teton
During the peak summer season, hot weather causes elevated water temperatures that are stressful for coldwater fish such as trout.…
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Nez Perce Tribe disputes Idaho gold mine air quality permit
Idaho officials violated the federal Clean Air Act as well as the state’s regulations by issuing an air quality permit for a proposed gold mine in…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 978 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 978 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Lemhi County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory and Burn Ban for Lemhi…
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Idaho Falls City Council looks for solutions to growing homelessness issues
For maybe the first time, Idaho Falls is facing problems with homelessness and growing populations of encampments facing larger cities.…
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Woodtick Fire grows to 1,902 acres
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning in the Salmon Challis National Forest has grown to 1,902…
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Holmes Avenue and 6th Street pedestrian crossing improvements
Construction will begin at the intersection of Holmes Avenue and 6th Street in Idaho Falls the morning of Tuesday, Aug.…
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DOI publishes preliminary health insurance rates for 2023
The Idaho Department of Insurance (DOI) has received preliminary health insurance premium rates from health insurance carriers for plans sold…
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Yellowstone visitation statistics for June 2022
Yellowstone National Park hosted 536,601 recreation visits in June 2022.…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce seeks Distinguished Under 40 nominations
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40 Awards until September 4,…
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Anderson Mountain Road open for personal use fuelwood collection
The Salmon-Challis National Forest will open the Anderson Mountain Road (#60081), effective immediately, for personal use fuelwood…
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See the stroke death rate in Idaho
Stacker investigated the stroke death rate in Idaho using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Interactive Atlas of Heart…
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Moose Fire grows to 43, 226 acres
The Moose Fire burning west of North Fork has burned 43,226 acres and is 15%…
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3 things to do this weekend – July 29, 2022
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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Fatality accident near Tetonia
At approximately 12:04 p.m. on Thursday, the Teton County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle accident at the junction of Idaho…
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Gov. Little orders flags to fly half-staff for 2 fallen firefighters
Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. and State of Idaho flags in Idaho to be flown at half-staff in honor of two pilots killed in a helicopter crash…
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Eddie Owens is thankful for the lessons Teton County 4-H has taught him
The Teton County Fair is well underway, and unfortunately, for one member of the 4-H program in the area, this will be his last year as a…
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Yellowstone announces lottery for 2022-2023 non-commercially guided snowmobile access program
Beginning Monday, Aug. 1, you may apply to the 2022-2023 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial…
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Woodtick Fire grows to 1,814 acres
The lightning caused Woodtick Fire burning in the Salmon Challis National Forest saw a small amount of growth in the last 24 hours growing by about…
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Moose Fire mapped at 40,388 acres
The Moose Fire burning west of North Fork has burned 40,388 acres and is 15%…
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Idaho officials will allow remote bidding for state lands
Idaho officials are looking to expand the number of participants in auctions for state lands and potentially bring in more money by allowing remote…
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2 Idaho Falls high school students represent the state in mock government
The American Legion’s Girls Nation gives 100 high school students the opportunity to take part in the inner workings of the government. And this year…
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See the average auto loan balance per capita in Idaho
Sound Dollar investigated the average auto loan balances of people in Idaho using data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New…
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Wanted suspect apprehended in Burton area
On Wednesday at approximately 10:30 a.m. Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies pursued and apprehended a wanted subject in the Burton area of…
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Judges block abortion bans in Wyoming, North Dakota
Abortion bans set to take effect this week in Wyoming and North Dakota have been temporarily blocked by judges in those states amid lawsuits arguing…
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Soda Springs man dies from drowning at Palisades Reservoir
A Soda Springs man died from drowning in the Palisades Reservoir Wednesday…
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Moose Fire burns lookout building and radio tower
The Moose Fire, near Salmon, has burned more than 38-thousand acres and is 15 percent…
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Police looking for 3 missing children
Pocatello Police are looking for 3 children who may be with their…
Continue Reading Crash sends car under canal bridge
A car ended up submerged in a water canal under the bridge after it collided at an intersection west of…
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Interest rates rise again, but “it’s still not bad”
The federal reserve announced on Wednesday that interest rates are increasing three-quarters of a percentage…
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Sam Wolcott wins World Championship in elk calling
The next time you hear an elk bugling in the woods you might need to look closer. It could be 10 year old Sam Wolcott the new Pee Wee Champion in the…
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Fire danger increases to high in Eastern Idaho
The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the surrounding mountains and very high for…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair names Karole Honas as Grand Marshal
There are few, if any, more recognizable faces in Southeast Idaho than Karole Honas.…
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Idaho sued over law banning abortion after 6 weeks pregnancy
By REBECCA BOONE Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A regional Planned Parenthood organization has filed a third lawsuit over Idaho’s…
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Local church and charity hope to convert parking lot into a “safe park”
The future of homelessness in Idaho Falls may have new avenue for relief soon. A brand new charity named the People In Need Coalition (PINC) is…
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New trial date set for Bingham County Sheriff
A new trial date has been set for Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland a day after he announced he will resign from…
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Budweiser Clydesdales here to celebrate Anheuser-Busch barley farmers
Idaho Falls celebrates local barley farmers with Budweiser…
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D91 puts $250m bond on Nov 8 ballot
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls is growing and so are the needs of Idaho Falls school district 91. To meet those needs, the district is…
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Boise attorney to face Labrador for Idaho attorney general
Boise attorney Tom Arkoosh announced Tuesday that he’s running for Idaho attorney general as the Democratic…
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West Fork Mink Creek Trail to close for repairs
estside Ranger District will be installing two trail bridges and two culverts on the non-motorized West Fork Mink Creek Trail beginning August 1.…
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KIFI Local News 8 is launching a new commenting platform, let us know what you think
Starting today, KIFI Local News 8 is launching a new digital commenting platform powered…
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Sheriff’s office urges preparation before water fun
As the summer heat continues to drive more people to have fun in the water the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office wants to remind us to be safe and…
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Woman rescued after jumping out of kayak to avoid 3 moose
A 53-year-old woman was rescued last night from the South Fork of the Snake River near Fall Creek after jumping off her small inflatable…
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Wildfires force residents to leave homes near Salmon
The Woodtick Fire burning the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness is now forcing those near it to…
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Water Polo continues to make Eastern Idaho its home
For three years now Rigby has been home to a new club in town; The Rigby Water Polo club. The club calls Rigby High school home and got its start…
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Brush fire contained near Pocatello
Fire crews were able to fully contain the East Gap Fire Sunday evening.…
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To Ukraine with Love – A locally owned non-profit making a difference
As Russia’s war on Ukraine is raging on, one Idaho Falls woman is offering a helping…
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to perform at new Mountain America Center
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is set to be the first event to perform at the new Mountain America Center on December 13.…
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3 things to know this morning – July 25, 2022
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Evacuations ordered near Woodtick Wildfire
LEMHI COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)- Residents at Camas Creek are in GO status, which means immediate evacuation is necessary. Residents at Castle Creek and…
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Protect yourself from wildland fire smoke
As wildfires burn in surrounding areas and wildland fire smoke settles in the valley, Teton County Health Department encourages Jackson residents to…
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Lower than normal water levels expected at Lake Walcott
The Bureau of Reclamation says the public should expect lower than normal levels at Lake Walcott from mid-August through…
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AARP Idaho to host FEMA experts for disaster preparedness discussion
If you need to leave your home quickly and under pressure will you be…
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Trust linked to COVID-19 precaution uptake, U of I study finds
The more trust Americans place in their public health institutions, the more likely they are to heed their advice on ways to avoid COVID-19…
Continue Reading Work to begin on streets on west side of Idaho Falls
On July 25, HK Contractors will begin work on several roads on the west side of Idaho…
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Fremont County Pioneer Day Parade “Seasons to Remember”
Organizers say the event has been celebrated in the community for nearly a…
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ISU TRIO Upward Bound receives $2.2 million federal grant
Idaho State University’s TRIO Upward Bound Program has been awarded a $2.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue…
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Work on Fall Creek Road could cause delays
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – Motorists who regularly use Fall Creek Road could experience delays next…
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Fourth Biennial Idaho’s Heritage Conference coming to Pocatello
The Idaho State Historical Society is hosting the 4th Biennial Idaho’s Heritage Conference in partnership with the Idaho Heritage Partners and…
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Idaho Lottery returns record dividend to people of Idaho
The Idaho Lottery celebrated 33 years, one-third of a century of fun and entertainment, by returning a record-setting annual dividend to the People…
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Scams continue to target Idaho Power customers
Idaho Power is receiving an increased number of calls from customers reporting several scams.…
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Moose Fire evacuations in place
Due to increased fire activity of the Moose Fire, the Lemhi County Sheriff has announced all residents from (Zone 2) Tower Creek to North Fork are in…
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2 pilots succumb to injuries after helicopter crash
The U.S. Forest Service confirmed Thursday night that it is working with the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office to respond to an “aircraft” incident…
Continue Reading Wyoming abortion ban to take effect Wednesday after review
Most abortions will become illegal in Wyoming on Wednesday after Gov. Mark Gordon gave the go-ahead Friday under a new state…
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Central Idaho Fire Restrictions Area implements Stage I Fire Restrictions
The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands, and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho will begin Stage 1 fire…
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Farmers Market Family Fun Days
If you are looking for some great family fun this weekend, one of our local farmers markets is ready to give you the royal…
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