Grizzly that mauled hiker in Grand Teton won’t be pursued
A grizzly bear that attacked a hiker in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park won’t be captured or killed by wildlife authorities because it may have…
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Gas prices falling in time for Memorial Day
262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this…
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Lawyer fined for wasting the court’s time in Chad Daybell triple murder trial
A Mountain Home attorney who tried to stop the Chad Daybell trial just two days before it was scheduled to begin has been ordered to pay for his…
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How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Idaho
Ophelia analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita in Idaho and across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey…
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Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for US House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Yellowstone announces 16th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
On Sept. 3-5, 2024, the 16th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem will take place in Big Sky, Montana.…
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Secretary of State explains 2024 primary election technical issues
Secretary of State Phil McGrane said there may have been a delay in pulling some of the results, but now all the results are…
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Tentative agreement reached between D91 and Idaho Falls Education Association
A tentative agreement has been reached between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education…
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1 arrested after big police response in Pocatello
A big police response in Pocatello happened Tuesday…
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Search warrant results in drug arrests
A stand-off happened in Idaho…
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A tale of 2 counties this primary election day
It’s a tale of two counties this primary election day; one with brisk voter turnout, and one with a slower voter pace.…
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Caught on camera – alleged “sign snatcher” arrested
“Sign snatchers” are a common complaint to local law enforcement every election cycle.…
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I-15 and US-20 interchange update
“We look at air quality, water quality, noise, visual concerns, demographic concerns and many…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to open for 2024 season May 25
One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this weekend.…
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Patch work on Spring Gulch Road to continue through Wednesday
Patch work on Spring Gulch Road, originally scheduled to conclude at the end of the day on Tuesday, will now extend through Wednesday, May…
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87% of Idahoans wear their seat belt
According to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety’s (OHS) 2023 observational seatbelt survey, 87% of Idahoans wear their seat belt.…
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Chad Daybell’s children testify in his defense
Testimony will continue in the Chad Daybell Trial on Tuesday…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department saves game store
An Idaho Falls business is safe after a Tuesday morning structure…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 26: 2 of Chad’s children take the stand
The defense will begin its case in the murder trial of Chad Daybell.…
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Primary elections are Tuesday, elections officials are encouraging voters to cast their vote
Preparations for Tuesday’s elections started early.…
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Republican Infighting reaches a fever pitch – Idaho GOP Primary a battle over ideology
Tomorrow republican voters head to the polls in what’s been dubbed “the battle for the soul of Idaho’s GOP”. Primary elections decide what…
Continue Reading Bear injures man in Grand Teton incident
A man is expected to fully recover after being seriously injured by a bear in Grand Teton…
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Mental Health Monday: Psychologist draws similarities between Lori Vallow-Daybell and Ruby Franke
Two different cases involving mothers are getting worldwide…
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Crews stop gas leak in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to a gas leak on the 100 block of Haven Lane in Idaho…
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6 crash victims identified after pickup crashes into passenger van
US 20 is closed near the I-15 interchange because of a serious accident that sent 9 people to the hospital.…
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Ways to teach your kids about finances and savings
Certified family financial planner and Financial “Dadviser” , Anthony Delauney, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share advice on how to talk to…
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Idaho gas prices down 5 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.12/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.19/g, a difference of…
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Bingham County Sheriff’s Office releases name of drowning victim
With permission from the family, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the drowning victim from last…
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Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center opens for third season
The Yellowstone Tribal Heritage Center is open to the public for the season.…
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Idaho Falls Bandits ready to take on Chukars
It’s a tradition that baseball fans in Idaho Falls wait for every…
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Calls seeking credit card details for medicaid renewal are fake
With new reports of fake calls wrongly seeking money, Wyoming Medicaid is alerting clients and their family members to be cautious of potential…
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Teton County Recreation Center’s grand opening set May 30
A grand opening celebration is set for Thursday, May 30,…
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Man dead after motorcycle crash at St. Anthony Sand Dunes
A man is dead after a motorcycle accident at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes on Sunday…
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Pocatello water system flushing begins Monday
It will take approximately three weeks to…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Idaho Supreme Potatoes
The facility is seeking to renew the current reuse permit for five years.…
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ISU welcomes historic NASA DC-8 aircraft to enhance aircraft maintenance education
The world’s first and largest flying science laboratory will now have a home at Idaho State…
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Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case
Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on…
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Severe winds cancel Idaho Falls circus
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour forced the Cirque Ma’Ceo equestrian circus to cancel Friday’s Idaho Falls…
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Idaho sees uptick in physical gold and precious metal scams
Idahoans are encouraged to be vigilant and to look for the following red flags pertaining to these…
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Add a new dog or puppy to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever…
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Body of missing Utah woman found inside car submerged in Idaho reservoir
Police believe they found the remains of a missing Utah woman who disappeared in…
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Construction continues on I-15 at Inkom
The Idaho Transportation Department is continuing work on the Interstate roadway and bridges from the south Inkom interchange to the Portneuf…
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Power County Jail walkaway turns herself in
A walkaway is back in custody after turning herself…
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Input needed for Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan update
Pocatello residents are invited to participate in an online survey to update the City’s Historic Preservation Plan.…
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BYU-Idaho Radio celebrates its 40-year anniversary
“We’re excited to remember the origins of BYU-Idaho Radio and the legacy built over the…
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Early voting ends May 17, absentee ballots must be returned by May 21
Election Day polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.…
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Idaho’s April unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in April, unchanged since September…
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Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone
Elk calving season has begun in Yellowstone National…
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Additional bridge deck pour will cause Monday morning delay
Crews will be pouring part of the new bridge deck on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 at the intersection of Wyoming State Highway…
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Gov. Little presents $42 million check to Idaho Falls School District
Governor Brad Little visited several schools across East Idaho Thursday to present funds for school facility improvements.…
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Family friends react to Daybell trial scare
The State of Idaho held its collective breath Thursday as a clerical error threatened to derail the Chad Daybell murder…
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Authorities search for man in river
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said several units, Search and Rescue and Air Rescue are actively looking for an adult man.…
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Reed’s Dairy historic family milk barn demolished after fire
It has been almost four months since the Reed’s Dairy production facility on the west side of Idaho Falls caught fire. Crews spent Thursday morning…
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Blackfoot breaks ground on new animal shelter
Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the…
Continue Reading Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child’s death, judge says
It’s day 25 of testimony in the Chad Daybell trial.…
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Jury finds man guilty of lewd conduct with child under 16
A Bonneville County jury found a 44-year old man guilty of lewd conduct with a child under…
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Dylan Rounds murder suspect pleads guilty
The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dylan Rounds two years ago pleaded guilty in a Utah…
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Skylar Meade pleads guilty to escape charges
Skylar Meade, the man who planned and executed a violent prison break while getting treatment at a Boise hospital in March, was in court…
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Autopsy results released after Bonneville County Jail inmate found dead
Autopsy results have been released after deputies found a Bonneville County Jail inmate dead on Feb.…
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Yellowstone’s Dunraven Pass opens ahead of schedule
The road from Canyon Village to Tower Fall (Dunraven Pass) opened Thursday, May 16 to public motor vehicle…
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Ground breaks for upcoming Idaho Falls adolescent mental health center
“Having a facility like this where there it can be closer to their family and participate in the treatment process is a really important…
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Dutch Bros to host annual ALS fundraiser Friday
Dutch Bros is holding its annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser Friday, May 17 to support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral…
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New details released after police standoff in Custer County
New details have been released about the suspect who caused a police standoff in Custer County over the…
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Redecor shares the top 2024 design trends on Local News 8 in the Morning
Natalie Gal, Senior Director of Content at Redecor shares some advice on how to move out with the old, and in with the new when it comes to interior…
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Teton County Sheriff’s deputy charged with indecent exposure changes his plea to guilty and is sentenced
Troy Lester Dameron pleaded “guilty” and was sentenced today at the Jefferson County…
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Multiple agencies conduct aviation accident training at Ririe Reservoir
Wildfire season is upon us, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is getting ready for any incident that may befall them during the event of a…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest prepares for wildfire season
“Be very mindful of not lighting a fire or starting a wildfire in this…
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18-year-old driver injured in dump truck collision
An 18-year-old Roberts girl was injured in a crash with a dump truck on US Highway 26 east of Ririe.…
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What is a Precinct Committee Officer? We find out
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This election cycle, one obscure community-based position is getting more attention than ever before. You’ve probably…
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Phil Meador Subaru presents largest “Share the Love” donation yet
The donation will help the food bank in their mission to feed..the hungry in…
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NASA donates DC-8 jet to Idaho State University
ISU’s Aircraft Maintenance students will soon have a major learning tool land right in their backyard.…
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Grocery prices are finally falling
Food shoppers can finally breathe a slight sigh of relief: After years of increases followed by months of plateau, grocery prices fell last…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell day 24: Testimonies focus on cell phone data, calls
It’s day 24 in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…
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Be ‘Bear Aware’ when you head to the backcountry
Here in Idaho we are no strangers to bears. As Eastern Idaho is home to both Grizzly Bears and Black bears. With that in mind multiple wildlife…
Continue Reading Bannock County Commissioner candidates for District 3 answer questions for Local News 8
Local News 8 sat down to talk to the candidates running for Bannock County commissioner. Ken Bullock and John Crowder are running for the Republican…
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Looking out for bad tires, ITD to install semi-truck tire screening systems across the state
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)—The Idaho Transportation Department will soon install a system to check truck tires at Port of Entry around the state. ITD says…
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Jefferson County looking to increase rates at landfills
“That has to be adjusted if we’re going to be taking out-of-county…
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Mental Health Monday: Finding a new healthcare provider doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing
Finding a new healthcare provider can be hard and scary for…
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Students relive Idaho history with Rendezvous Roundup
Hundreds of 4th graders in Idaho Falls School District 91 are experiencing Idaho history first hand this week. The annual Rendezvous Roundup is…
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Monday May 13th kicks off National Police Week
The week of May 13th, is National Police Week. It’s a week that is to show law enforcement an added level of support from the community.…
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Preparing for Memorial Day weekend travel
“You could end up having a lot of people on the road at the same…
Continue Reading 2 Republican candidates vying to be next Bannock County Commissioner of District 1
Two candidates are running to be the Republican candidates for the first district in Bannock…
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Home invasion suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
The man facing murder charges for breaking into an Idaho Falls home and shooting the homeowner appeared in court…
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Truck driver accused of intentionally killing Utah officer had been holding a woman against her will
A truck driver accused of intentionally killing a police officer during a traffic stop on a Utah highway had been holding a woman against her will…
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Fundraising completed, What is next for the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
Fundraising efforts for the $6.4 million renovation of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts have been successfully completed, according to…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 22
It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Athletes shine during Special Olympics at Bonneville High School
Over the weekend, the Special Olympics took center stage at Bonneville High…
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National Elk Refuge charts course for next 20 years
We can all relate to the task of trying to plan for the future. It can be one of the hardest tasks we undertake. Now imagine you are a part of a…
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Idahoans get rare chance to see northern lights
Hundreds of people flocked to the St. Anthony Sand Dunes late Friday night to see the northern…
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Next generation of Idaho’s backcountry explorers learn new skills
For over 20 years, Idaho Fish and Game has been teaching the next generation of Idaho’s Backcountry explorers the skills and rules they will need to…
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Kayaker OK after overturning in the Snake River
A kayaker is alright after their boat overturned in the Snake River, according to the Idaho Falls Fire…
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Custer County standoff – Challis resident taken into custody after firing on juveniles
A law enforcement operation is ongoing at Blue Mtn. and Summit Circle in Custer…
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Gallery: Viewers share their Northern Light photos
Several good pictures of the aurora borealis in our area.…
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Solar storm power outages unlikely in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls says there is a small but unlikely chance of power outages from Friday night’s massive solar storm.…
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Fuelwood permit sales begin May 15
The 2024 fuelwood season on the Sawtooth National Forest begins May 15 with the sale of fuelwood…
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Bridge deck pour will cause delays, one lane traffic
Crews will be working on pouring part of the new bridge deck on the Snake River bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 at the intersection of Wyoming…
Continue Reading Water line project to commence on a section of First Street
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will soon begin a project to replace existing water service lines on a section of First…
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
The nation’s biggest food drive is this Saturday, May 11.…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor files human trafficking charges
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2024.…
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Flowers to keep away from pets this Mother’s Day
“They still can have gastrointestinal upset and illness when ingesting lilies of any…
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