Local young man sets records in bike races around the world
The last race was 1,200 miles long and took nine days to…
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Early morning fire in Shelley leaves one man in the hospital
Shelley Firth Fire department responded to a structure fire at 1350 E. Greenfield in Shelley this morning just before 6 a.m. Viewers report seeing…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department responds to a brush fire
Bonneville County Fire Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a brush fire at the 1000 block of Grassland Drive that involved a…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department respond to a brush fire near Action Motor Sports
Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Action Motor Sports at 1355 East Lincoln Road on Sunday, September…
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Anheuser-Busch is hosting the Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb
In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of our local first responders who protect and serve our community,…
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Fatal officer-involved shooting following a pursuit
onneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in a shooting early this morning while attempting to stop an erratic…
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Candlelight vigil held at the Green Belt remembering those lost to drug overdose
People gathered at the Green Belt on August 31, for an important purpose, remembering loved ones who lost their lives to drug…
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Fish Creek Fire conditions prevent firing operations
The conditions on August 30 were not conducive to firing operations. While it is unclear when those operations can take place, the hope is that…
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Burn ban in Bonneville County over Labor Day weekend
If you plan to do some camping this Labor Day weekend in the Idaho Falls area, be sure to pack something warm for the chilly night.…
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Wapiti Fire has crews preparing miles of fireline
The Wapiti Fire as of August 31 is 0% contained and nearly 95,000 acres have burned. However, fire crews have completed multiple miles and forms of…
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Local news icons honored for their years in broadcasting
On Friday, the Idaho History of Broadcasting Foundation honored Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas for their service to the community at a luncheon in…
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Over 15 chihuahuas rescued from Blackfoot home
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue had a sudden influx of chihuahuas earlier this week when over fifteen dogs were rescued from a hoarder…
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Only on 8: Dylan Buckor opens up about “The Bachelorette,” the drama and future plans
As Season 21 of “The Bachelorette” wraps up, Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper interview Dylan Buckor, a beloved contestant on the…
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Child safety advocates see rise in counterfeit car seat online purchases
There are several red flags to tell if a car seat is…
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Air Supply rocks Pocatello Thursday night
Air Supply performed many of their best-known songs at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre Thursday night in…
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Plan for traffic on your way to the Eastern Idaho State Fair
A construction project along Interstate-15 will impact your commute to the Eastern Idaho State Fair in…
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Suspicious package temporarily evacuates INL building
Idaho National Laboratory’s Engineering Research Office Building was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a reported suspicious…
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Police investigate crash on Fremont Avenue in Idaho Falls
A serious car crash blocked Fremont Avenue under the US 20 overpass for several hours early Thursday…
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Wapiti Fire grows to nearly 90,000 acres, community meeting set for Thursday evening in Stanley
The Wapiti Fire burning near Stanley grew nearly 19,000 acres Wednesday to a total of 89,714 acres.…
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Idaho cats at high risk for bird flu
Veterinarians are connecting this to the outbreak at dairy…
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The best food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
The annual Best Fair Food Contest at the Eastern Idaho State Fair saw competitors across four…
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ISP Trooper honored with Silver Star for stopping high-speed chase
Thursday, Corporal Travis Gurney was presented the Silver Star in recognition of his heroic actions in the face of danger, which reflect law…
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Water managers propose new plan to state
Settlement negotiations between the SWC and IGWA continue concerning a mitigation plan that would provide the IGWA groundwater districts safe harbor…
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Idaho murder suspect wants trial moved after survey results say town will ‘burn the courthouse down’ if he’s acquitted
Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, argued Thursday to move his trial out of Latah…
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Idaho Food Bank working to feed students in Back-to-School campaign
The Idaho Food Bank is starting the school year by providing food to students through their School Pantry and Backpack programs, part of their…
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Hunters encouraged to be “Bear Aware” this fall
Bear activity has increased this year, so it’s important to take the precautions needed to avoid bear…
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Smoky sun and 70’s today
Slightly warmer by the afternoon but a chilly start. Carry your jacket with you and bundle kids up for the bus stop, but get set for more warm…
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Evacuation notices upgraded for Stanley residents
Evacuations are still in place for people near the Wapiti Fire burning near…
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IFPD has found missing 4-year-old boy named Reign Nichols
Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a missing 4-year-old boy named Reign…
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Riley Gaines joins Governor Brad Little as he signs the Defending Women’s Sports Act
Governor Little has signed the Defending Women’s Sports Act. The executive order seeks to counter the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title…
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Crispy Cones plans to open store on Hitt Road in Idaho Falls
Crispy Cones announced it will be opening a store in Idaho Falls.…
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Fishing is now open for two rivers in Yellowstone National Park
In a press release from Yellowstone National Park, both the Madison and Gibbon rivers are open to fishing effective…
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Idaho Falls K9 officer suddenly passes away
A K9 officer for the Idaho Falls Police Department has died. The department announced the death on Facebook Tuesday. …
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YMCA to open new learning center to help parents of 1 to 5 year olds
Idaho Falls YMCA is opening a new learning center on the ISU campus in Idaho Falls. Donovan Stokes stopped by the studio to explain what the new…
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Dead tree removal for the Fish Creek Fire beginning August 29
WYDOT crews will start dead tree removal on Thursday, August 29 to help suppress the Fish Creek…
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“No, Bonneville County is not a sanctuary city” – ICE mixup melts on closer inspection
Misguided rumors are circulating online that three Idaho counties, including Bonneville County, are sanctuaries for illegal…
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Pocatello Police searching for suspect who stole a car with an infant inside
A Pocatello woman’s car was stolen with her 4-month-old baby inside on Tuesday…
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Wyoming search and rescue helicopter helps rescue hiker Sun Valley
Teton County Search and Rescue’s helicopter team was called to help rescue an injured hiker off a central Idaho mountain this past…
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Pocatello school district reminds parents and drivers about school bus safety
With almost all students back in school for the year, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has some important reminders for how parents and drivers…
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Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy Part 2
Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.…
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Fire quickly controlled along I-86 near American Falls
On Tuesday, Firefighters managed to control a brush fire along Interstate 86 near American…
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Local law enforcement stepping up to combat drunk driving this holiday weekend
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that it is still important to be safe and sober while…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Work on traffic signal to be done on Yellowstone at Cliff Street
Idaho Falls city crews will be working on installing pedestrian traffic signal buttons and poles at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Cliff…
Continue Reading Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer
Idaho’s Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced…
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The City of Pocatello will hold their first open house to discuss parks plan
The first open house to discuss Pocatello’s Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Trails (PROST) Plan will take place August 28, at 6 p.m. at Pocatello…
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Remembering Jerame Teel: A long-time Pocatello business owner who died in a UTV accident
The family of Jerame Dean Teel is learning how to cope and move forward after a UTV crash took his…
Continue Reading Fish Creek Fire burns over 11,000 acres
The Fish Creek Fire is 22 miles east of Moran along US 26/287. The highway remains open, but drivers could experience smoke and limited visibility…
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy visits with Local News 8’s Jeff Roper
Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy as he prepares to perform at the Eastern Idaho State…
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Yellowstone National Park warns visitors to stay away from bull elk
Park visitors are warned to stay alert, stay away, stay…
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18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon
An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …
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Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators’ objections
Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers,…
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Highway 33 reopened – Storm cleanup begins for Newdale homeowners
Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia has reopened after dozens of power poles were knocked over on Friday evening. Homeowners along the stretch of…
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Bannock County budget hearing to address property taxes for new fiscal year
A public hearing for Bannock County’s fiscal year 2025 budget is set for Tuesday, August 27–among the topics of the hearing are property taxes.…
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Grand opening of Pocatello pickleball courts set for Tuesday
The grand opening of the the Con Gilmore pickleball courts at Ross Park in Pocatello has been set for Tuesday, August 27 at 10…
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Sunnyside Road closed to remove railroad tracks
The roads are expected to open again on Friday, Aug.…
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Broken Pocatello water main repaired Sunday morning
A water main that broke on Saturday night and caused road shutdowns and flooding in homes in Pocatello was repaired on Sunday…
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Hosts give their guests wrong start time to make them arrive on time – Show after the Show
International Dog Day. –
Idaho’s favorite ice cream flavor. –
What party hosts are doing to ensure their guests show up at the right…
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Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia is reopened
SH-33 from Newdale to Tetonia is now open along with power being…
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Pancheri Bridge will be detoured at night for construction
Traffic across the Pancheri Bridge will be temporarily detoured during the…
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Two city streets in Pocatello have been closed due to a broken water main
Two city streets in Pocatello have been closed due to flooding caused by a broken water main. The break was caused by an old 12-inch cross fitting…
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The Wapiti Fire continues to burn thousands of acres
The Wapiti Fire in central Idaho has grown over 20,000 acres in the last 24 hours and is 0%…
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Bonneville Bees 5th Grade football team donates more than 600 books to local library
On Friday, August 23, the Bonneville Bees 5th Grade football team took donations of over 600 books to the newest branch of the Bonneville County…
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An inmate at the Bonneville County Jail has passed away
The Bonneville County Sherriff is investigating the death of 43-year-old inmate, Lucas Lamar…
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Fatal vehicle crash near Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a a yellow 2016 Yamaha Razor.…
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A car crashed into a dump truck and the driver of the car succumbed to their injuries and died
Highway 26 was reduced to one lane around 105 East near Ririe on Thursday, August 22, following a car and dump truck…
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Fire in Chubbuck destroys two sheds
A fire in Chubbuck on Saturday August 24, 2024, was successfully contained by local firefighters before it could spread to the nearby…
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Removing a manhole cover is stinky, and illegal
The smell of fresh air was abruptly replaced with that of sewage in Blackfoot on the week of August 18. The cause of this smelly surprise was a…
Continue Reading Custer County Zone status for 1,2, and 3
The status of the zones in the Custer County…
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ITD worker struck by a car on a closed section of State Highway 33
A 41-year-old Idaho Falls man working for the Idaho Transportation Department was struck by a grey Ford Fusion on State Highway…
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1 woman dead after late-night shooting in Rexburg
One woman is dead and a suspect is in custody after a late-night shooting in…
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Downed power lines cause power outages and road closures on Highway 33
Power lines have gone down in multiple locations between Madison and Fremont…
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Idaho State Police are increasing patrols through Labor Day
Statewide collaboration between Idaho State Police and local law enforcement will see an increase in patrols through Labor…
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Rexburg sewer line repaired; water restrictions lifted
The City of Rexburg was able to fix the sewage line much faster thanks to the public limiting their water…
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Annual Portneuf River Cleanup to take place Saturday
The City of Pocatello invites the community to join in the annual Portneuf River Cleanup on Saturday, August…
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“Every Day Matters”, Pocatello schools focus new year on safety and attendance
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is emphasizing safety and attendance for the 2024-25 school…
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Virtual auditions for American Idol open for Idahoans Monday
American Idol is inviting you to virtually tryout for the singing competition show. They are bringing back virtual auditions across the nation,…
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What’s New for Idaho Falls District 91?
Idaho Falls (KIFI) – D91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange stopped by the studio to talk about the new school year and a new podcast the district is…
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Fire near Stanley has planes dipping from Redfish Lake
Custer County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents in Stanley to prepare for evacuation as a fire burns near Stanley…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department reminds of Red Flag Warnings after responding to a half-acre fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a half-acre fire near 55th West near…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes address recent data breach
On August 16 the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes learned that it was subject to a potential cybersecurity…
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Bhutan the yak at the Idaho Falls Zoo has died
Bhutan the 22-year-old yak died Thursday, August 22 ending her fight with…
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Sow grizzly trapped and relocated near Island Park
Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) trapped a sow grizzly in response to cattle…
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Rexburg sewer line break limits City water use
Rexburg residents are being asked to limit water use until further notice. A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on…
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Bear spray discharge causes evacuation at a Jackson bar
Jackson Police Department (JPD) is searching for the person who used bear spray or pepper spray at the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar on August…
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Preparations begin for Greek Festival on Saturday
The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello is preparing for their annual Greek Festival on Saturday, August…
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High School Football Preview: Hillcrest Knights
The Hillcrest Knights are hoping to repeat the success of the 2023/24 season despite a seriously depleted senior…
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Madison County issues burn ban
Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.…
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Wackerli Subaru donates school supplies to Dora Erickson Elementary School
Teachers at Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls got a generous donation from Wackerli Subaru Wednesday, August…
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Idaho State Police investigate a serious injury crash involving a motorcycle
Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred at 8:21 p.m. on August 20, 2024, on E. Lincoln Road, in Bonneville…
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RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign in favor of Trump
RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign.…
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New Pocatello disc golf course to hold ribbon cutting in September
A new, nine-hole disc golf course in Sacajawea Park is officially opening with a ribbon cutting on September…
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Rep. Mike Simpson advances funding for Fort Hall Tribal Health and Human Services Facility
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson works to advance funding for Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Health and Human…
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Pocatello’s cleaning icon, Don Aslett, passes away at 89
The Museum of Clean announced Wednesday morning that Don Aslett, the museum’s founder and a legend in the cleaning world, had passed…
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Police identify human remains found in Portneuf River
Pocatello Police have identified the human remains found in the Portneuf River on July 13, 2024. Name is being withheld. They said no foul play was…
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Barbecue on the Quad kicks off ISU school year
Idaho State University hosted their Student Involvement Fair and Student Union Barbecue to kick off the school’s Fall…
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Idaho Fish and Game approves new temporary rules for bear hunting
Temporary rules are intended to improve chances of delisting grizzly bears in…
Continue Reading Funding changes in Idaho schools – “Keep kids in the classroom”
Eastern Idaho is heading back to school, but this year funding has shifted from enrollment to attendance…
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More people are spending to maintain their cars rather than buying a new one
Almost 80% of consumers say they depend on someone else doing simple maintenance on their vehicle.…
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Idaho Democrats send 27 delegates to the national convention
Idaho party chair Rep. Lauren Necochea spoke to Local News 8 from the convention on Tuesday.…
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Custer County Sheriff looking for 63-year-old man
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 63-year-old Ronald Wayne Jenks. He was last seen at the end of July at Yankee Fork State Park in…
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