Two Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello
Andrew George Haney, 41, of Torrance, California, and Anthony Michael Stratton, 35, of Pocatello, were sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and…
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Idaho Falls stocking up on road salt ahead of winter weather
Despite the lack of snow in the area, Idaho Falls Street Division is preparing for winter with shipments of salt to be used in pre-treatment brines…
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Carbon Monoxide poisoning more likely in winter, how to stay safe
There are more risks of carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter because people are using fireplaces and furnaces, which produce the silent…
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Day 3: Dispatch phone call reveals Mark Bent’s confession
Today is day three of the Mark Bent murder trial. Prosecutors brought forward the recording of a call from the alleged murderer on the day of Nikolas…
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Youth group gets surprise Pay It Forward donation for foster Christmas stockings
A youth group in Rexburg has stuffed Christmas stockings for a local foster program for the third year in a…
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Charter bus accident injures one at Highland High School
Pocatello-Chubbuck School District said an adult was injured from a bus accident Wednesday afternoon.…
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Court rules Bingham GOP leadership invalid, Bingham County GOP withdraws appeal
After a year-long conflict between Republican party leadership in Bingham County and the state GOP, District Judge Darren Simpson ruled that Bingham…
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IDOC admits mistakes leading to escape of accused killer Kevin Kuintzle
Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said “The systems designed to prevent Kevin Kuintzle, from being placed at a non-secure…
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Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief
The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…
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Albertsons calls off merger and sues Kroger
By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The largest proposed merger in US supermarket history has collapsed. Grocery chain Albertsons…
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Day 2: Testimony becomes emotional in Mark Bent murder trial
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — It was an emotional day in court for the loved ones of Nikolas Bird, the man who was allegedly shot and killed by…
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100,000 meals served at Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table
A local soup kitchen is crossing a major milestone. After 17 years, the Community Dinner Table (CDT) in Blackfoot has served 100,000 meals to people…
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BYU-Idaho unveils new campus monument
Hundreds of students and faculty gathered outside the BYU-Idaho Center to reveal a new monument on campus. The monument is the letters…
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Live animals star in local Nativity performance
People came to the Coltman area Monday night to watch a live outdoor nativity scene.…
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Angry customer drives car into Sandy dealership after return denied
KSTU, CELL PHONE VIDEO, HANDOUT, CNN, Cell Phone Video/Handout By Averie Klonowski , Spencer Burt Click here for updates on this story…
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Sheriff: Missing Bonneville County man found in backcountry
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Matthew Godfrey was found stranded in the backcountry area of Bonneville County. He was taken to the…
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Simplot celebrates 80th anniversary of Pocatello plant with event and donation
Simplot celebrated the 80th anniversary of the opening of their Pocatello Don Plant with an event on…
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Deadline approaching to enroll for Your Health Idaho
Idahoans have an extra day to enroll this year! This year, Your Health Idaho extended the enrollment deadline to midnight MST Monday, December 16, to…
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Federal judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants
A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked a rule from the Biden Administration to provide health insurance coverage to immigrant children brought…
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Federal court divided over Idaho’s abortion ban and emergency care fight
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration’s challenge to Idaho’s strict abortion ban divided a federal appeals court that…
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Shanta Sanchez named new coroner for Bonneville County
Shante Sanchez will be sworn in as Bonneville County Coroner on December 30th, replacing Rick Taylor.…
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Self-help and life coach, Kate Gladdin, speaks with Todd Kunz about the 3 R’s for becoming resilient when life gets tough
How to become resilient when life gets tough. The secrets are in the book, “Okay, Now…
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Drive-by shooting in American Falls neighborhood
American Falls police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 6 a.m. Sunday morning on the 200 block of McKinley…
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Police: Missing Rexburg man found dead
Rexburg Police are looking for 70-year-old Herlindo Aguilar-Salgodo. According to Madison County officials, Herlindo was last seen in Rexburg on Nov.…
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Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility
In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…
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Local food basket in need to help others in need
In 2017, the Food Basket served about 2,000 families. In 2023, they served about 16,000 families. That need quadrupled in only a few…
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Missing Wyoming man with dementia spotted by wife on Salt Lake City TV dies after return home
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A missing Wyoming man with dementia whose wife spotted him on the nightly TV news hundreds of miles away in Salt Lake City…
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Neighbors quickly put out fire in Rexburg apartment
A group of neighbors in Rexburg put out a possible heater fire that threatened a woman’s…
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Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder
CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New…
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Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help
Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…
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ICCU makes kick-off donation to affordable housing fundraiser
Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) donated $10,000 to Neighborworks Pocatello to jump start their annual fundraiser for the Avenues for Hope Housing…
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Community All-Stars: Idaho Ballet Theater and those who made it possible
The Nutcracker is a tradition that has become a cherished part of the community’s Christmas season. However, this year’s performance holds a special…
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Woman raising funds to open African Art Museum
A local woman is raising funds to open a new African art museum and cultural center in Idaho…
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Annual Shop with a Cop
Law enforcement and volunteers worked together for this year’s annual Christmas Shop with a…
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Head-on collision kills two people near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that killed two people and sent a third person to the…
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Elks Lodge hosts charity breakfast with Santa
Tis the season for giving. A charity breakfast with Santa was held in Idaho Falls Saturday morning to help a local support…
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No. 10 Boise State earns spot in College Football Playoff, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship game
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — No. 10 Boise State earns spot in College Football Playoff, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship…
Continue Reading Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody
The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…
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Former State Representative Elaine Smith has passed away
It has been confirmed that former Idaho District 29 Representative Elaine Smith has passed…
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‘Kid to Kid’ opens in Idaho Falls
The ‘Kid to Kid’ store is having its grand opening at 2135 E 17th…
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School bus, car crash in Madison County
A school bus loaded with special needs students was hit by a car on Friday morning in Madison…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell allowed to represent herself in Arizona trials
An Arizona Judge says Lori Vallow-Daybell can represent herself during her upcoming trials.…
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Compass Academy holds clothing swap
People can donate clothes and take what their family needs. Donations and pickups can be made at Compass’ front…
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Bannock County set to break ground on new fairground building in Downey
DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI)– A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Bannock County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Friday, December 6. The new…
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Idaho State Parks and Recreation need volunteers
Idaho State Parks and Recreation needs more than 240 volunteers and campground hosts in…
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Bonneville County Library awarded Rural Community Grant
AgWest Farm Credit normally provides funds and grants to farmers but today they awarded the Bonneville County Library with a Rural Community…
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Home care company hosts veterans benefits fair
SYNERGY HomeCare held a benefits fair to help veterans learn what kinds of in-home assistance they can…
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Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning canceled
Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning…
Continue Reading Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona
PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with stray and surrendered dogs
In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of…
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Bannock County offers scheduling system to renew Driver’s License
Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License…
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Potential gold mine near Island Park causes controversy in Southeast Idaho
Excellon Resources, a Canadian-owned mining company, is in the middle of a five-year exploratory drilling project for a potential mine in Idaho’s…
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Man with knife hides in the water after crashing into pond
Boise Police responded to reports of someone driving recklessly through fences and on the greenbelt before crashing into one of the ponds at Esther…
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Ririe Elementary School canceled for Thursday
Ririe Elementary School will be canceled for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, because of a gas line being repaired. That means there would be no heat in the…
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Water main valve replacement in Idaho Falls begins December 5th
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on the 2500 block of South Boulevard on Thursday, Dec.…
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Collaborative agreement between INL, ISU brings many opportunities
The Idaho National Lab and Idaho State University are coming together to solve energy and security challenges in the U.S. with the signing of a…
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Christmas Box Angel Candlelight vigil to honor lives of children lost
December 6th marks the 21st year of the ‘Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil’ in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department needs your help filling an ambulance with toys
Normally, our community calls the Idaho Falls Fire Department for help, but this time, Idaho Falls firefighters need your help filling an ambulance…
Continue Reading A missing Wyoming man with dementia is safe after being spotted on TV hundreds of miles away
A Wyoming man with dementia who wandered away from home and hitchhiked to Salt Lake City is safe after his wife spotted him in a TV news segment…
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Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison
Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…
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Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife
A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…
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Community comes together to build Salmon’s new elementary school
The Salmon School District held a groundbreaking for a new elementary school yesterday. This comes after a $20-million bond for the school passed in…
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Idaho party leaders respond to pardon for Hunter Biden
Leaders of Idaho’s Democratic and Republican parties are responding to President Biden’s recent pardon of his son,…
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Bonneville Library offers lesson plans for homeschoolers
There’s an online tool to read children’s books, watch educational videos, and get themed lesson plans for…
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Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of
“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…
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Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association files lawsuit against City of Idaho Falls over impact fees
Eastern Idaho Housing Builders Association has filed a lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls to overturn the City’s impact fee…
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BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate
An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…
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Planning is underway to improve I-15 South Blackfoot Interchange
The Idaho Transportation Department has begun the planning process to improve the South Blackfoot Interchange at Exit…
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Plane lands on I-15 in Utah, causes multi-vehicle crash
A student pilot and flight instructor were able to safely land their small plane on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 after it suffered from…
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Ammon’s Holiday Lightapalooza goes stationary
A big change is coming for this year’s Holiday Lightapalooza in Ammon. Instead of the traditional parade of lights, the floats will be stationary at…
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Wanted man captured after standoff at Ammon home
The man police were searching for Friday night was captured Monday night after he barricaded himself inside an Ammon home for three hours.…
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Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law mostly can be enforced as lawsuit proceeds, court rules
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that most of Idaho’s first-in-the-nation law that makes it illegal to help minors…
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Got a cold room, and can’t get it warm? What point do you call a professional, both technically and legally?
As temperatures get lower, more and more of us are cranking up the heat. Despite all the convenience of modern HVAC, it seems like there’s always…
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Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away
The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…
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Demolition begins on Rigby Rodeo Grounds grandstand
The rodeo grandstand is being demolished in Rigby. It is part of an overall project to improve the Rigby Rodeo…
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Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…
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Idaho Governor Brad Little sends state police troopers to Texas for border security mission
Governor Brad Little will send another team of Idaho State Police troopers to Texas for Idaho’s fourth border…
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Marshall Public Library celebrating Icelandic tradition with book giveaway
Marshall Public Library is giving away copies of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ as part of…
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Car lands on house roof in Nampa
“I was on my way to church when I get this call from my wife. She said you need to get home. There’s a car on our roof.”…
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Idaho State University tree lighting set for Monday night
Idaho State University is celebrating its annual Tree Lighting Festival on Monday, December…
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Inmate who walked away from his job is back in custody
The Idaho Department of Corrections located the man who left his job in Idaho Falls on…
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Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack
According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…
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Avoiding Holiday Scams
Consumers lost more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, says the Federal Trade…
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Fire in Rigby scorches entire house
A total loss fire destroys a home in Rigby near Highway…
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Man on the run from police
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Police officers had a warrant for the man’s…
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Rexburg holds “Christmas Vendor Village” and tree lighting
Rexburg’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting its “Christmas Vendor Village” Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Several vendors,…
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YMCA Christmas tree lot now open
The Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas tree lot is now open and all proceeds go towards their scholarship…
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Black Friday draws large crowds
Thanksgiving was very late in the month in 2024, leaving only 26 days of shopping before…
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Buy big by shopping small on Small Businesses Saturday
Shoppers are finding great deals for Black Friday, but those deals can be found the following day for Small…
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Temple Square in Salt Lake City has more lights but no lighting ceremony
Christmas lights will light up Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, from today until New Year’s Day, 2025. The Church of Jesus Christ of…
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Ashton Jeanty rushes for 226 yards, Boise State beats Oregon State 34-18
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ashton Jeanty rushed for 226 yards and a touchdown, Maddux Madsen threw for two TDs and rushed for one, and…
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Island Park to kick off Festival of Trees
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mountain Life Charitable Foundation is hosting the annual Festival of Trees at Sawtelle Mountain Resort. On Friday…
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Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot
Dozens of locals worked off their turkey dinner before eating it. Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen finds out why so many people woke up early…
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Local youth group collects stocking stuffers for foster care teens
A local youth group is seeking donations for foster care…
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Elks Lodge hosts community Thanksgiving dinner
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An annual community Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Elks Lodge (640 E Elva St). The meal ran from 11:30 a.m. to 1…
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San Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West…
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Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need
Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…
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Early morning fire quickly extinguished in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thanksgiving morning on the 700 block of Reed…
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Parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is nearly full
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Parking is extremely limited at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The airport urges travelers to get a ride from family…
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Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidays
Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…
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