US Department of Justice honors 2 Pocatello Police members
Two members of the Pocatello Police Department were honored this week by the US Department of…
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Construction comes back to popular Rexburg intersection
Construction has once again come to a popular Rexburg intersection.…
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Boise gas prices top $4 mark, Pocatello and state average not far behind
Drivers in the Treasure Valley are noticing an unpleasant change at the pump Wednesday…
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Crews to conduct nighttime roadway striping beginning Thursday
Crews will be striping traffic markings on WYO 390 Village Road and US 89/189/191 for the next couple weeks, weather…
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Idaho Falls Power to conduct routine inspection of power poles
Idaho Falls Power will begin a routine process to test the structural integrity of its power poles in the City of Idaho Falls this…
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Pocatello, Chubbuck join 4th annual Support Local Gems Initiative
Idahoans are encouraged to support Idaho small businesses Friday, June 9,…
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EIRMC nurses recognized for excellence in clinical care
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center nurses were recently recognized with the HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Award for driving excellence in…
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Fred Meyer now accepts EBT payment for SNAP online grocery orders
Fred Meyer announced Wednesday it will now accept EBT payment for all online grocery…
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Pedestrian improvements project on South 5th Avenue and Jason Avenue
The project will install a raised median, a crosswalk, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the crosswalk, sidewalks and improved…
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Idaho State Police Forensic Services receive Foresight Maximus Award
The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has been awarded the Foresight Maximus Award which is presented by The American Society of Crime…
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3 things to know this morning – June 7, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Train crew rescues local man from icy water
Last month, a Union Pacific train crew made a selfless decision to save a local man from icy…
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Morton Buildings opens new facility in Pocatello
Morton Buildings is now open for business in…
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Approval for Idaho phosphate mine reversed after judge rules US didn’t assess prairie bird impact
A federal judge has yanked the U.S. government’s approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho.…
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Idaho’s 2022 average hourly wage increases to $24.69
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations increased by $1.64 to $24.69 per hour for…
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June 2023 Water Supply Outlook Report released
The above normal snowpack has yielded a good water supply year with above normal reservoir storage across…
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Idaho Falls Police launches Project Home Safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department is launching a new program that will help children or adults with mental disabilities in the event they go…
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Keep Idaho’s wildlife wild by leaving lone fawns be
Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices receive calls every spring about fawns that appear abandoned, but that is rarely the…
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DEQ awards nearly $19 million to four drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Tuesday the award of $18,484,665 construction grants to four drinking water and…
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New state record tiger trout set in southeast
MONTPELIER, Idaho (KIFI) – A new “certified weight” state record for tiger trout has been set.…
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Police seek public’s help to find runaway
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a runway juvenile from the Idaho Falls area. …
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Expect delays on Highway 22 Tuesday
Highway 22 traffic will be restricted and commuters should anticipate delays of up to 20-30 minutes while the helicopter transfers loads off the…
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Water service repair on Skyline Drive
The Idaho Falls Water Division is repairing a water service line near the 500 block of Skyline Drive.…
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Law enforcement reminds us to take extra steps when hauling items
Tuesday June 6, 2023 is Secure your Load Day, dedicated to raising awareness about why it is so important to insepect your haul and be sure it is…
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Idaho gas price woes continue while national average holds steady
While gas prices could resemble a roller coaster ride this summer, Idaho drivers are already starting to feel some uncomfortable twists and turns at…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves new dog park
Dog owners in the Idaho Falls community may soon have another place to take their furry friends to run…
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Governor Little proclaims June 5 – 9 as Summer Food Service Program Awareness Week
Free meals are available to Idaho children this summer at sites across the…
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Pocatello Regional Airport to host second Airport Master Plan open house June 6
You are invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the “Airport Master…
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June 6 webinar focuses on Idaho’s labor force, business climate
A panel of labor economists will be highlighting the first ever Idaho Employer Climate Survey results during an Idaho Department of Labor webinar,…
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Dr. Mary Thompson selected as one of winners of Esto Perpetua Award
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Mary Thompson worked as a collections manager for the Idaho Museum of Natural History in…
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Carousel horse grazing in Rexburg museum now has a name
During the events of the devastating Teton Dam Flood in 1976 the Centennial carousel that has called Rexburg’s Porter Park home for over 100 years, a…
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The Memories came flooding in for Rexburg’s Flood Of Memories event
To honor the memory of the flood and everyone it affected at 2:25 pm Saturday June 3rd 2023 city welcomed people to the Romance Theather where…
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Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone
This segment of road will close so that construction crews can conduct safe blasting operations.…
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Water service repair on Lincoln Road June 5
Both east and westbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the construction zone.…
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Road striping operations begin this week
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for 15-minute delays as road striping operations begin next…
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Comment wanted on Bannock County magistrate judge applicants
The Magistrates Commission asks you for your help in the appointment by providing us with your
comments on the…
Idaho Power files general rate case
Idaho Power’s last general rate case was filed in 2011.…
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Over 1,000 runners gather for Teton Dam Marathon races
The City of Rexburg hosted the Teton Dam Marathon on Saturday, which saw the highest number of participants ever in the event’s history.…
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Missing 14-year-old boy with autism found
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – UPDATE: Evan has been found ORIGINAL: The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for Evan Flores. Evan is a 14 year…
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Yellowstone calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations
The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact…
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Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon July 29
This class only happens a few times a year locally, so sign up…
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Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing for the month of June
Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…
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Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone during 2023 summer season
If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place.…
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Trial date set for Chad Daybell
A trial date has been set for Chad…
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Dangerous river conditions on Portneuf River
Due to the high levels and fast-moving water, officials are asking you exercise extreme caution near rivers and creeks.…
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Local child care center under investigation
Pocatello Police Investigators responded to Stepping Stones Preschool and Childcare Center in Pocatello Friday.…
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Wyoming Free Fishing Day is June 3
Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license — for…
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Yellowstone Food Village kicks off food truck summer
Outside the Idaho Innovation center, the Yellowstone Food Village is kicking-off food truck…
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Island Park boil order still in effect
A boil order affecting 20% of Island Park residents is still ongoing after more than a…
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IPUC approves 2 applications that will change rates for eastern Idaho electric utility customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved two applications submitted by Rocky Mountain Power that will change the rates the utility charges…
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Mountain biker recalls experience with mountain lion
During these nice summer days, there is nothing better than getting out and enjoying a hike, a bike ride, or a trail run in our beautiful…
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Idaho Innovation Center opens new MAKERSPACE
The Idaho Innovation Center opened its new MAKERSPACE Factory 43 on…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest firewood permits available
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has started selling firewood permits for personal…
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The Idaho Falls Police Department launched Project Home Safe, an effort intended to help children and people with disabilities in the event they are…
Continue Reading Catch the fun on Free Fishing Day June 10 at Kid’s Creek Pond
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some…
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Bannock Transportation Planning Organization to host open house June 7
Bannock Transportation Planning Organization (BTPO) will hold a public open house on Wednesday, June 7 to collect feedback from the public as it…
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Families sue to block Idaho law barring gender-affirming care for minors
The families of two transgender teenagers are suing Idaho officials to block enforcement of a ban on gender-affirming medical care for…
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Idaho Falls homeowners face rough road to recover after flood damage
A week after flash floods surged through Idaho Falls, homeowners are still picking through the remains.…
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2 arrested after hotel room search warrant served
Two have been taken into custody after a hotel search warrant was served Wednesday…
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Meat plant employees evacuated after some started feeling sick
Employees at an Idaho Falls meat packing plant are back to work after they were evacuated as a precaution…
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D91 Ed Foundation’s scholarship winners
Through its community partnerships, the Idaho Falls Education Foundation announced it has awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to D91 graduates…
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Idaho Falls City Council meetings to be temporarily held at Civic Center for the Performing Arts
During the months of June and July, Idaho Falls City Council meetings will be held at the Civic Center for the Performing…
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Lane closure on Pancheri Drive
Starting Thursday, June 1, the westbound right lane of Pancheri Drive from Yellowstone Highway to I-15 will be temporarily closed for…
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Pocatello Fire Department receives 3 new brush trucks ahead of wildfire season
The Pocatello Fire Department is excited to roll out three new Ford F550 wildland brush trucks just ahead of wildfire…
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Bonneville County Jail expansion breaks ground
Ground broke Thursday for the expansion of the Special Handling unit at the Bonneville County Jail.…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
June is the perfect month to drop a line in your local fishing…
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Bridge repairs underway on US 20 in Idaho Falls
Bridge repairs are underway on U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls at the bridge over Riverside…
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Flower baskets decorate Downtown Idaho Falls
For the past decade the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation has been a driving force behind making sure flower pots hang around the city’s…
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Man sentenced for harassing Yellowstone bison calf
The man accused of disturbing a newborn bison calf in Yellowstone National Park was sentenced today.…
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Officials working to divert water from spilling over Chesterfield Reservoir
The Chesterfield Dam started overflowing on Wednesday morning into the Portneuf…
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Adoption Fees temporarily waived at Idaho Falls animal shelter to ease crowding
Many of our local animal shelters are sharing that they are filled to the brim with dogs who need to find forever homes. The Idaho Falls Animal…
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The Village – A Foster Care Closet impacting Eastern Idaho families
As National Foster Care Month winds down, The Village, A Foster Care Closet, highlights their impact in Eastern Idaho at an Open House Wednesday…
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Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals suffer cyber attack
Both Mountain View Hospital, the Idaho Falls Community Hospital and their partner clinics are working on recovering from a cyber attack that happened…
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How to stay safe around wildlife
It’s that time of year again when animals are out of hibernation.…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 will be serving free meals again this summer, but with some…
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Serve Idaho announces $375,000 in funding for AmeriCorps planning grants
Up to five organizations will receive funding up to $75,000 each for planning grants to explore the feasibility of operating an AmeriCorps…
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Do you want to be a rock star to your kids this…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offers free dog adoptions, owner reclaims
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is currently offering free dog adoptions and owner reclaims due to the extremely high number of dogs currently at the…
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Lookout Point opens on Friday
Pocatello is unveiling a new park in its Historic Downtown area on…
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Bearded dragon found in Idaho Falls Shelter looking for owner
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is the home of a new stray…
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Teton County driver’s license department closed due to staffing shortages
Due to staffing shortages, the Teton County driver’s license department will be closed until further…
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Camping at Beaver Dick Park just got a little more complicated
An active flood warning is in place for Madison, Fremont, and Jefferson…
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Search warrant leads to felony drug arrest
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located methamphetamine and marijuana at a residence on Monte Vista last Friday evening while serving a search…
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The status of new cybersecurity laws proposed in Idaho
Drata compiled a list of new cybersecurity-related legislation in…
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Wildfire prevention and preparedness messages at the gas pump
Do you ever watch the short ads that pop up on the gas pump while filling your…
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Idaho gas prices tick up
Prices in Idaho are 10.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 91.0 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.…
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Help Red Cross install free smoke alarms in Idaho Falls homes
The Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon will help keep families safe from home fires by installing free smoke alarms in Idaho Falls homes and is…
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Expanded property tax refund program deadline approaching
The Wyoming Department of Revenue reminds homeowners in Wyoming that may qualify for a partial refund of 2022 property taxes…
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BHC makes changes to help more children with mental health
Demand for mental healthcare in youth is on the rise according to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…
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Madison Fire Department honors fallen heroes visiting county cemeteries
Memorials to fallen heroes are taking place all over the region. In Madison County the Fire Department has spent the morning going to various county…
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Shelley man dies after crash on South Yellowstone Highway
This crash remains under investigation by Idaho State…
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Woman nearly gored by bisonÂ
If your summer plans include a trip to Yellowstone, remember the animals are wild an you need to keep your distance from…
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Idaho State Veterans Cemetery hosts special service for Memorial Day
The Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot held a special Memorial Day service on…
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2 intersection improvement projects near Rollandet Avenue start Tuesday
Knife River will begin work on two intersections near Rollandet Avenue Tuesday, May…
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Parent Advisory Council members chosen for Empowering Parents grant program
Governor Brad Little, Senate President Pro Tem Chuck Winder and House Speaker Mike Moyle announced the members of the new Parent Advisory…
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