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…
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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…
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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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Wyoming incumbents Barrosso and Hageman win GOP primaries for Senate and House
Wyoming Republican primary voters opted Tuesday to stick with long-serving U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman, the first-term…
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Train collides with semi-trailer in Hamer
A train collided with a semi’s trailer near Hamer Tuesday…
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Air Idaho Rescue celebrates decade of saving lives in West Yellowstone
Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating a decade of saving lives in the crown jewel of our nation’s park…
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Construction crews concerned about tool thefts
Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: New I-86 to I-15 northbound ramp opens Tuesday evening
Motorists heading north from I-86 to I-15 will begin using a new ramp on Tuesday evening.…
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Grand opening of Ross Park pickleball courts postponed
The grand opening of the Con Gilmore Pickleball Courts in Ross Park has been postponed after heavy rains damaged the fresh top layer of the courts…
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Going Back to School with Dr. Matt Larsen
Dr. Matt Larsen visited the Local News 8 studio to talk about preparing to go back to…
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Center Stage Theater announces their 2025 season
Center Stage Theatre has announced their 2025 season with Local News 8. They said next season is all about love and…
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Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has refiled a lawsuit against Idahoans for Open Primaries
Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador has refiled a lawsuit against Idahoans for open primaries just days after the Idaho Supreme Court rejected his…
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Pocatello Fire Department credits multi-agency effort, volunteers for quick containment of Michaud fire
In the aftermath of the Michaud wildfire that burned on Saturday, the Pocatello Fire Department credits the efforts of multiple state and federal…
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Study: Idaho is 387 pet adoptions away from achieving no-kill
Best Friends says Idaho is seeing a 92.5% total save…
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Talk show icon Phil Donahue dies at 88
By Sara Sidner and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Phil Donahue, who flipped the script for daytime television by tackling controversial issues in front…
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Snake River Truck Show draws crowd at McCowin Park
The Snake River Truck show took place Saturday, August 17 at McCowin Park in Ammon. The event also raises funds for Operation Pay it Forward, a…
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Funnel clouds spotted in Eastern Idaho near Roberts
Several residents in Roberts Idaho have sent in pictures of a strong storm near the area with funnel…
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ISU Women’s Basketball Announces 2024-25 Schedule
Idaho State University Women’s basketball team announced their schedule for the 2024-25 season, featuring a home game against…
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Back to school safety while sharing the road with busses
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) wants to remind drivers of school bus…
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Local News 8 is back in Bear Lake County
Local News 8 is in Bear Lake County, thanks to our own Todd Kunz setting up the translator. But he wasn’t alone, Todd got some help from his…
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Brush fire near Pocatello nearly contained
Local News 8 is tracking a fire in Bannock County.
It is reported to be at or near…
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Phone scams are causing trouble for locals and law enforcement
Phone scams are becoming more prevalent, causing trouble for locals and law enforcement. Police say if someone calls asking for money or personal…
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U.S. Navy launches the future USS IDAHO a Virginia-Class Attack Submarine
The future USS IDAHO (SSN 799), was launched from General Dynamics Electric Boat’s shipyard into the Thames River, Aug.…
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Possible power shutoffs for Idaho Power customers
Continued concerns about storm conditions and wildfire risk is prompting the possibility of a Public Safety Power Shutoff in the Pocatello area,…
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Bonneville County inmate fails to return to jail
Mr Sedano-Olivas is an inmate on work release who failed to return to jail. Mr. Sedano-Olivas was scheduled to return the night of August 16 after…
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Fair food kid makes inspiring victory speech
State fair are beginning across the country. That means lots of creative food and sweets. In Iowa, the winner of the chocolate cream frosting eating…
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The Center Street underpass in Pocatello will re-open
The Center Street underpass will re-open on Sunday, August…
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Motorcycle accident at the intersection of Holmes and 1st Street
There was an accident Friday, August 16 involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Holmes and 1st Street in front of Mike’s…
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Students had the ‘March through the Arch’ ceremony at Idaho State University
Friday, August 16 was the ‘March through the Arch’ ceremony at Idaho State…
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Pocatello man brought home Netflix’s “Blue Ribbon”
Nathan Chandler, the owner of ‘Confections Bakery’, competed in Netflix’s Blue Ribbon Baking Championship and…
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Raw milk is being investigated by health officials
Idaho Public Health officials are investigating recent reports of 18 people who recently experienced symptoms of, and tested positive for…
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White Pine Charter School holds ribbon cutting
White pine charter school in Ammon held its ribbon cutting the morning of Friday, August…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District welcomes learners back to school with a new theme
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 wants to create a place where every child feels supported and motivated to attend school daily. Research has…
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Drivers can use all lanes at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road
All lanes are open at the intersection of Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road. The required testing phase of the lights is complete, but crews will…
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The show after the show
Jeff Roper and Maggie Tolleson with extra from Wake up with 8. Food selfies and restaurant etiquette, and new slang to win at Scrabble. How do you…
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High-speed car chase begins in Rigby and ends in Idaho Falls
The speeding car continued south through Idaho Falls and crashed on 65th South in Bonneville…
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