Jewish community lights first menorah candle at Hanukkah celebration
The rabbis say the real message of Hanukkah is one of religious freedom. It originates back to the Maccabean Revolt over two thousand years ago, when…
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FatCats in Rexburg offering Christmas fun to moviegoers
FatCats hopes moviegoers will find holiday joy at their…
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Community Food Basket finishes off another successful yearÂ
The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is winding down the 2024 year with a hard finish of collecting and sharing food through the holiday…
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Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The holidays bring families and friends together, but gathering for celebrations can also increase the spread of viral…
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Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The House Ethics Committee’s long-awaited report on Matt Gaetz documents a trove of salacious allegations,…
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Ways to drive safely in the snow and what to do if you get stuck
Since the roads are slicker now, drivers should maintain a fair distance away from the car in front of…
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Card skimmers scam used in these two Idaho Falls stores
Idaho Falls Police Department told Local News 8 they had received two reports of card skimmers being found at two different stores in Idaho…
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Grinch gives toys to kids in need
In a shocking turn of Christmas-related events, the Grinch actually gave out toys to kids in…
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New traffic pattern changes in Bonneville County
Local law enforcement says people need to be alert of signs, even if the route they are used to driving didn’t have signs…
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Car crashed into river near Swan Valley
Swan Valley Fire Chief Travis Crystal told Local News 8 that a vehicle had rolled over into the river at mile post 375 on Highway…
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Filmmakers sue Grand Teton National Park
Two independent filmmakers suing Grand Teton National Park have a twist to their story that might turn the tide in their favor before they go to…
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Pocatello airport on how to avoid stress during holiday air travel
Pocatello Regional Airport staff have been preparing for an influx of holiday travelers over the past few…
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Idaho’s population has reached 2 million
Idaho’s population continued its long-running pattern of growth in 2024, surpassing 2 million residents, according to the U.S. Census…
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Pocatello seeking grant to add parking to popular trail
Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a new grant application from the state of Idaho’s ‘Recreational Trails…
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Biden signs stopgap funding bill into law after Congress votes to avert shutdown
By Clare Foran, Haley Talbot, Morgan Rimmer and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden signed a stopgap funding bill into law Saturday,…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit to offer free rides at certain times during holidays
Make sure your holiday celebrations end on a good note and take a ride on Greater Idaho Falls Transit On-Demand – not in the back of a police…
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Staying safe while traveling for the holidays
“You’ve got to be patient. You’ve got to obey those traffic laws. That’ll give you the least amount of risk so that you don’t have something else get…
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East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children
Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…
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Paw Patrol Live set to perform in Idaho Falls this weekend
Paw Patrol Live is coming to the Mountain America Center this weekend. Alina Nichols stopped by the Local News 8 This Morning to tell us about the…
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Bonneville County Planning and Zoning responds to controversial event venue
On Dec. 4 of this year, the Coltman community brought up their complaints during a hearing with the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning (PZ), with…
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Idaho domestic elk with first case of Chronic Wasting Disease
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) received confirmation today that one domestic bull elk has tested positive for Chronic Wasting…
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School choice vs. public funding debate
School choice is expected to be a hot topic in Idaho’s upcoming legislative…
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C-A-L Ranch gets friendly inventory robot
A local C-A-L Ranch store has welcomed a robotic friend to help make things more efficient for both customers and…
Continue Reading Locals say new event venue is changing the “country life”
The Butikofer family has lived in the Coltman community since 1917, raising generation after generation on what they like to call the “country…
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Pocatello towing company offering free rides to curb drunk driving during the holidays
Denny’s Wrecker Service is providing free rides and towing services to get people home safe after drinking during the…
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Pocatello Nordic Center open for the season
The Pocatello East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opened for the first day of their cross-country skiing and snowshoeing season on…
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What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night
By Tami Luhby, Katie Lobosco and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — The federal government could shut down in a matter of hours if Congress does not…
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Two Florida women injured in car-truck collision near Island Park
Two Florida women were injured and taken to the hospital after their car collided with a semi-truck near Island Park on Tuesday…
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Idaho Fish and Game gets an extra set of paws in southeast Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game announced the newest addition to their enforcement team in southeast Idaho. K9 Officer ‘Bear’ is on the job to lend an extra…
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ISP, Broulims and local partners deliver 600 Christmas meals
This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east…
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Bonneville County road closures going into effect for winter
Bonneville County reminds everyone that seasonal road closures in our back country are now in…
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Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank
Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…
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Idaho State University to sell Magnuson Alumni House
The Idaho State Board of Education authorized the sale of Idaho State University’s Magnuson Alumni House at their board meeting…
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City of Idaho Falls weighs in on Intermountain Packings’ unpleasant aroma
The Intermountain Packing (IMP) in Idaho Falls is responding to public criticism of a pungent smell some neighbors say is being spread from the…
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Controversial Facebook group settles lawsuit with father of missing child
The leaders of a controversial facebook group called  “Justice for Deorr”  has settled a libel lawsuit with the father of the missing…
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Idaho’s four electoral votes have been cast
Idaho’s four electoral votes have been cast for the 2024 Presidential…
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Idaho Falls prepares for annual Hanukkah festivities celebrating “light over darkness”
South East Idaho’s Jewish community is in for a treat next Wednesday Dec. 25. The gem-state Jewish community is putting on several Hanukkah…
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United Way received large donations for community non-profit support this year
United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s…
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Department of Interior will display local man’s photo
A photograph taken by a Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve Centennial Artist-in-Residence has been selected for inclusion in a…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Three Bonneville County intersections to become 4-way stops
Bonneville County is working to make some intersections safer around Idaho Falls. …
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Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird
A jury found Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird.…
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Traffic diverted off US 20 due to accident
Madison County authorities are investigating a fiery crash on US 20 just south of the Thornton exit. Westbound traffic is being diverted off US 20.…
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Police find “suspicious device” in car
Police in Twin Falls had to call in the bomb squad when they found a suspicious device in a car on Sunday.…
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ITD names 12 snowplows with help from students and employees
The Idaho Transportation Department has selected 12 winners from its first annual Name a Snowplow…
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Chubbuck Road re-opens to Highland area
The long-awaited reopening of Chubbuck Road has come and traffic is once again flowing from Chubbuck to the Highland…
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Salvation Army prepares to give toys to children in need
“We have seen a greater need among families. Any kind of an extra like toys a family feast at Christmas is just almost out of the question for many…
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What we know about the school shooting that left 2 people dead at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Chris Boyette, Shimon Prokupecz, Hanna Park and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Police are investigating why a teenage girl brought…
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Important information ahead of continued busy holiday travel at Idaho Falls Airport
More than 14,000 seats are slated to depart from the Idaho Falls Airport this holiday. A 31 percent increase over 2023, airport officials…
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Idaho Falls Snow Park opens
“We want to be able to have people come up here so that they can come up multiple times a year. Not that so it’s breaking the bank…because…
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Teton Pass to close tonight for avalanche control
WYOMING-The Teton Pass will be closed tonight at 8 p.m. for avalanche control. In the case of reduced visibility, winter driving conditions, and…
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Community All-Stars: Love and support through music with Wilks
Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard at any time of the year but those feelings are even harder during the holiday…
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Kids enjoy inclusive ice and sled hockey
“Once you’re in an adaptive sled, then everything becomes equal for them. Everybody is equal out…
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Dangerous conditions cause deadly car crash near Elk Creek
A deadly crash involving two vehicles happened Saturday afternoon near Elk creek claiming the life of a man.…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department quickly put out house fire and rescued a cat
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon on the 1600 block of West 145th North (County Line…
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Day 5: Bent testified to shooting in murder trial
Mark Bent chose to testify in court Friday, admitting to shooting and killing Nikolas Bird on Sept. 3,…
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Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty give this year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony a different vibe
With two-way star Travis Hunter of Colorado and Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty leading the field, these certainly aren’t your typical…
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School District 25 hosted week of computer education for students
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 held computer-based classes for K-5 students for the ‘Hour of Code’ initiative this…
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March for Washington Elementary to be held Saturday
Student, teachers, and families will be marching from Caldwell Park to Washington Elementary school on Saturday, Dec. 13 in a show of solidarity…
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‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony places wreaths on veteran graves
The annual Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will take place on Saturday, December…
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Local churches gather Christmas cheer for families in need
Members of various churches are working together to provide Christmas cheer for east Idaho families in…
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“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape
St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…
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Behavioral Health Crisis Center celebrates 10th anniversary
The Behavioral Health Crisis Center of Eastern Idaho celebrated 10 years of service Friday…
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WATCH: Infant massage instructor teaches how to help babies feel better when they are sick
With cold and flu season upon us, parents may be looking for ways to help their baby feel better and avoid the sickness all together.…
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Community All-Stars: The Miracle Box
Throughout the busyness of the holiday shopping season, you can find the spirit of hope and giving at Broulims in Ammon with The Miracle…
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D91 schools will have shorter lunch times
Idaho Falls School District 91 high schools will see a change to their schedules beginning Jan. 7. Lunch time will be shortened to 35 minutes and…
Continue Reading Day 4: Dashcam footage reveals where Mark Bent’s car was the night of the murder
On day four of the Mark Bent murder trial, prosecutors showed chilling video footage from the night Nikolas Bird was shot and later…
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Woman dies in multi-vehicle crash
Idaho State Police is investigating a multiple-vehicle collision with one fatality which occurred on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 1:25 p.m., on…
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St. Anthony locals outraged that an alleged murderer was allowed in their town
Many people living in Saint Anthony tell us this is a trusting community, so much so that some people don’t lock their doors. Well, that’s starting…
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Make-A-Wish runs hopeful hotline with help from wish kids
Make-A-Wish is bringing back its Holiday Wish Line—a hotline people can call to hear pre-recorded messages from six wish…
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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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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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