BCSO Issues Urgent Warning: Jail Bonding Scams Targeting Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm following a surge in reports of jail inmate bonding scams targeting the area. This…
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SRD’s Traveling Therapy Animals Hosts “Heart Fest’ on Valentine’s Day
The community of Pocatello enjoyed some Valentine’s Day festivities at the Bannock Event Center. The “Heart Fest” is an annual event put on by the…
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A star-spangled celebration: Dignitaries read Declaration of Independence at local courthouse
“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a…
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Missing Ammon man found dead in Bingham County
Deric Gardner is described as being 6 feet tall, approximately 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a lighter flannel type…
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Prosecutor clears Bonneville County officers in December shootings
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has cleared 3 officers of any wrongdoing during two separate officer-involved shootings.…
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ISU President Speaks on Major Changes to the University
Idaho State University is facing a difficult time as statewide budget cuts to higher education have forced the administration to make decisions which…
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Jefferson County adopts four-day school week
Jefferson County students will have to find new ways to spend their Fridays next school…
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Couple shares secrets to 65 years of marriage ahead of Valentine’s Day
A couple celebrating 65 years of marriage may have the answer to the timeless question: What’s the secret to a successful marriage?
Gordan and Joann…
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Teen hopes to take clog dancing skills to overseas competition
Dance can be a form of expression. For one Syracuse teen, Hannah Moore, she wants to take her passion for dance overseas.
Many people are familiar…
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Budget battles boiling in Boise as lawmakers tighten the belt
Idaho Democratic leaders warned that Idaho has a revenue problem, not a spending problem.
GOP Rep. Rod Furniss agreed that revenue reductions lead…
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‘A difficult moment’: ISU announces sweeping changes amid budget constraints
Idaho State University is reshaping itself with sweeping changes in the face of current and looming state budget cuts.
That includes merging…
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Lookout Credit Union donates $125,000 for Ammon park upgrades
Lookout Credit Union is donating $125,000 to the City of Ammon to fund a new playground in McCowin Park. The investment aims to modernize the…
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LDS Church names Elder Clark G. Gilbert to Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced today the calling and ordination of Elder Clark G. Gilbert to the Quorum of the Twelve…
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D91 names Dallan Parker as Principal of Idaho Falls High School
“Dallan’s passion for student success, belief in high expectations, and commitment to partnership make him an outstanding choice to lead Idaho…
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Anthrax confirmed in Cassia County beef herd
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) confirmed Thursday afternoon that a beef herd in Cassia County has tested positive for anthrax.…
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Throwback Thursday: Love at Local News 8
While romance can spark anywhere, sometimes it begins in the most unexpected places, even at work. At Local News 8, love has quietly grown behind the…
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Idaho Olympian Breezy Johnson Caps Gold Medal Run with an Engagement
Victor, Idaho’s golden girl, is returning home from the Olympics with more than just a gold medal!
Just days after clinching a gold medal in the…
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Presidents’ Day waste collection: Monday service unchanged in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Services collection trucks will operate as normal on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 16.
Residents with a…
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Little Reinstates Idaho Governor’s Trophy: Boise State and U of I to Revive Rivalry in 2031
One of the most storied rivalries in Idaho college football is officially back on. On Thursday morning, Governor Brad Little signed Executive Order…
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Gov. Little signs One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts
Idaho’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill is now law.
Gov. Brad Little Wednesday signed a bill to adopt most of the tax cuts in President…
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Star BYU receiver charged with rape in Utah
A standout wide receiver at Brigham Young University is being charged with rape for an alleged incident that occurred last year.
The Washington…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department shares key tips to prevent falls protect senior independence
Falls are the leading cause of injury for seniors, but the Idaho Falls Fire Department says they don’t have to be an inevitable part of aging. IFFD…
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Early morning attic fire damages Idaho Falls home
A home on the west side of Idaho Falls was heavily damaged Thursday morning after a fire broke out in the attic. According to the Idaho Falls Fire…
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Accident blocks part of I-15 north of McCammon
Idaho State Police said an accident north of McCammon have block the southbound lanes of I-15.…
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Olympic legends inspire Salt Lake City students ahead of 2034 Games
Olympic champions are sharing their stories with Utah elementary students, hoping to inspire the next generation of athletes who will come of age…
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Idaho SNAP Changes: Candy and Soda Ban Takes Effect This Weekend
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding SNAP recipients about a major change that takes effect this weekend. Beginning February 15th,…
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Pickup ends up in Snake River after driver swerves to avoid deer
A 56-year-old driver is recovering after an early-morning encounter with wildlife left his pickup truck in a dry channel of the Snake River…
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ISU Laid-Off Employees Weigh in on Statewide Budget Cuts
It’s the talk of the town in Pocatello- the statewide budget cuts leading to a complete structural and organizational redesign at Idaho State…
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Public education and public dollars: Maintaining Idaho’s schools in an era of cuts
“We want that public schools budget to maintain current funding levels,” Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said.…
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Portneuf Urgent Care Opens Second Location in Chubbuck
Portneuf Urgent Care opened their second location near the Walmart in Chubbuck this morning with a ribbon cutting.…
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Bill to void local LGBTQ protections sparks fight over local control in Idaho
A bill moving through the Idaho Legislature would wipe out local LGBTQ anti-discrimination protections in cities across the state. While supporters…
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Multi-Semi Crash Shuts Down US-26 Near Palisades Reservoir
A crash involving multiple semi-trucks has brought traffic along US-26 near the Palisades Reservoir to a screeching halt. According to the Idaho…
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Idaho National Laboratory undergoing layoffs
“Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) has determined the need to reduce current workforce staffing levels through an Involuntary Separation…
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Idaho hospital shooter sentenced to life in prison for multi-county murder spree
Nicholas Umphenour, 30, has been sentenced to life in prison for his role in a violent 2024 hospital ambush to free an Idaho inmate and subsequent…
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Idaho Falls leans into roundabouts for future growth
The city of Idaho Falls says it is making plans for safer and more efficient traffic flow. One of those plans includes the construction of a…
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House Committee Advances Bill to Track Student Immigration Status
The House Education Committee Wednesday introduced a bill that would direct the state to publicize data on the immigration status of students…
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Wasatch County Republican Chair arrested for allegedly waterboarding teen daughter
A 54-year-old Heber City man is facing aggravated child abuse charges after his 16-year-old daughter told police that he waterboarded her.
According…
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Neighbors rally to protect peacocks and turkeys on Salt Lake City’s west side
There are wild turkeys and peacocks now living in a couple of Salt Lake City neighborhoods.
Sadly, one of the turkeys was recently hit by a car and…
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Overturned semi between Alpine and Jackson; First Responders on scene
First responders are on the scene of an overturned semi along US-89/26 from Alpine to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Alpine Wyoming Fire Department responded…
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ACLU files class action lawsuit, alleging civil rights abuses and agressive force in Wilder immigration Raid
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit following the controversial immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho, last year.…
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AG Labrador announces new settlements in generic drug price-fixing case
“These drug companies conspired to rig prices and eliminate competition, forcing Idaho families to pay artificially inflated costs for…
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Donald Trump Jr. coming to Boise Centre for IMC’s America 250 event
The Idaho Majority Club (IMC), a Meridian-based conservative political action committee, has announced that Donald Trump Jr. will headline the…
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Idaho Earns Failing Grade for Cell Phone Use in Schools
Idaho recently received a D grade for its policies on cell phone use in schools from a coalition that includes the Becca Schmill Foundation,…
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Across-the-board cuts or ‘a chainsaw to the budget?’: Idaho budget committee implements one and two percent cuts
On Friday, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC), Idaho’s budget-setting committee, ordered one percent cuts for Fiscal Year 2026 and…
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National Guard officer behind religious discrimination lawsuit challenges Sen. Jim Guthrie
An Idaho Army National Guard officer who claims he faced religious discrimination for his opposition to a Pocatello drag queen story hour announced…
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Idaho death row inmate Erick Hall dies of natural causes
Erick Hall, the convicted murderer behind two of Idaho’s most notorious cold cases, will not face the state’s execution chamber. The Idaho…
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Olympian reflects on competing in Cortina 70 years ago as games return to Italy
As the Olympic Games unfold in Milan and Cortina, Italy, the slopes of Cortina are once again hosting Olympic alpine skiing. But this isn’t the first…
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Bannock County announces property tax relief Open Houses for eligible residents
The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” helps lower property taxes for qualifying Idahoans, including…
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Statehouse roundup, 2.10.26: Launch fund transfers will cut student aid, director says
A $10 million transfer from the Idaho Launch fund would cut into student aid this year, the program’s director said Tuesday.
“We would have to…
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New Hulu Docuseries revisits Pocatello killing of Cassie Stoddart; “The Scream Murder” to debut Wednesday
Hulu is set to premiere a gripping three-part true‑crime documentary examining the 2006 murder of Pocatello teenager Cassie Stoddart — a case…
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Idaho lawmakers move to curb local control over short-term rentals
Idaho legislators introduced two pivotal bills last week aimed at stripping local governments of their power to regulate short-term rentals (STRs).…
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Teen pleads guilty to murder of Blackfoot woman
A teen who was charged in the killing of a woman last fall in Blackfoot has entered a guilty plea in…
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‘Convention of States’ debate broils in Boise
Idaho is closely debating whether to join a coalition of states calling for a balanced budget amendment on the national…
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Motorcycles in February? ISP urges extra caution
Normally, ISP would be warning drivers to look out for snow plows, but lately, there’s an unusual sight – motorcycles on the roads. While Idaho…
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Deputies Arrest two following storage unit burglary
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two people were arrested Saturday after Bonneville County authorities traced a suspect vehicle seen in security footage…
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Jackson Hole skier Breezy Johnson wins gold
U.S. Ski racer Breezy Johnson, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, won gold in the women’s downhill at the Winter Olympics in Italy.…
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Gas Feuds: Utah-Idaho conflict simmering over proposed gasoline export tax
“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in…
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A ‘dead bill’ and a close shave, local stylists push back against reduced licensing hours
A controversial bill meant to eliminate barriers to education for cosmetology licensing is going to have to go back to the drawing…
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Custer County man arrested for grand theft
A man in Custer County was arrested early this morning on charges of grand theft, trespassing, and possession of a controlled substance.
According…
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Bonneville County man arrested on multiple child pornography charges
A local man is facing multiple felony charges after a multi-agency investigation allegedly uncovered a massive hoard of child pornography on his…
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Local Charity partners with Police to provide comfort kits for children in emergency situations
A local nonprofit, Aspire Services Worldwide, is partnering with law enforcement to care for children in crisis by equipping patrol vehicles with…
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Idaho lawmakers propose sweeping expansion of bathroom restrictions based on biological sex
Idaho lawmakers introduced two bills on Friday aimed at expanding existing restrictions on bathroom and locker room access based on biological…
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JFAC approves spending cuts, placing higher ed on the chopping block
The Legislature’s budget committee Friday endorsed $46.3 million of additional spending cuts for the next two years, which could come largely from…
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The Idaho attorney general’s office is warning families about a new scam targeting people with loved ones in jail.
“These scammers target…
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‘Roger’s Revue: Drawn to Music’ features songs from your favorite animated shows
Bright lights and songs from your favorite animated movies will be on the stage this weekend at the Frontier Center for the Performing…
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Local Law Enforcement honored at Appreciation Luncheon
The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation honored regional law enforcement officers Thursday during an appreciation luncheon at Melaleuca…
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Supreme Court upholds private education tax credit
The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the state’s private education tax credit Thursday.
The five-member court unanimously agreed that challengers…
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Female driver killed in collision with semi-truck near Sugar City
Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a fatal crash near Sugar City, thats closed a portion of U.S. Highway 20.
The crash took…
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Idaho House passes bill to nullify local LGBTQ+ protections
The Idaho House of Representatives approved legislation Thursday that would strip 13 cities of their ability to enforce local anti-discrimination…
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9 hospitalized in West Idaho with serious illnesses linked to raw milk
Health officials in West Idaho are investigating a slew of serious illnesses after several Ada County residents were hospitalized this week, after…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport receives $12 million in federal funding for terminal expansion project
“This investment allows us to address some of the most pressing space and operational challenges inside the terminal,” said Idaho Falls Regional…
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Former IFFD Captain Johan Olson selected as new Fire Chief
“Chief Olson brings years of prior experience at the Idaho Falls Fire Department, combined with broad leadership experience and a clear commitment…
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Free potatoes available at Sunnyside Elementary School fundraiser
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Sunnyside Elementary is hosting a fundraiser today that gives community members a chance to support local students while…
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Former West Ada school teacher files federal lawsuit over state, district response to ‘Everyone is Welcome Here’ poster
The middle school teacher who was forced to remove a classroom sign that read, “Everyone is Welcome Here,” filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday…
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Instructor recounts terrifying 200 mph crash
Ron Martinez crashed his Porsche during a speed run at the annual Tour De Force event outside Sun Valley in 2024.
The fact that Martinez is alive…
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Two arrested on felony drug charges after Tuesday’s police chase along I-15
A high-speed chase from Blackfoot to Idaho Falls ended in a crash and two arrests Tuesday after a wanted man allegedly fled a rest area to avoid a…
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Police arrest woman accused of selling fake Pokémon cards
If you wanna be the very best, like no one ever was, you know you have to collect all the Pokémon you can. But for some people in northern Utah,…
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65 Years of Broadcasting: The Legacy of the KIFI Ski School
In 1947, a new era of winter recreation began on the Snake River Plain. Born as an offshoot of the Idaho Falls Ski Club, the KIFI Ski School was the…
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Golf Courses across Eastern Idaho open in February
Unseasonably warm and dry conditions have led to a historic early opening at the Blackfoot Golf…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter rescues 46 dogs from hoarding situation.
Tucked away at Blackfoot Animal Shelter, 15 tiny Chihuahuas are waiting for their forever…
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Aslett Foundation Plans to Expand Museum of Clean Building
The Aslett Clean World Foundation in Pocatello formed to carry on the legacy of Don Aslett, founder of the beloved Museum of Clean. Following his…
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Rexburg revisits police bond with $3.9 million cost cut to ease tax burden
Rexburg police have outgrown their building, and tonight the city is making adjustments to reduce the cost for a new one by about 3.9…
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Idaho Falls airport receives $12 million federal grant for expansion project
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Regional Airport will soon be getting a major upgrade, thanks to $12 million in federal funding secured by…
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Rigby High School to perform with Foreigner at Mountain America Center
Rigby, ID (KIFI) – Congratulations are in order for the Rigby High School choir, which has been selected to perform alongside the legendary rock band…
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Idaho House advances One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts
The Idaho House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to conform to the federal tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful…
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Bonneville County Take Ownership of Plumbing and Electrical Permits
Bonneville County has officially taken over the issuance and inspection of all electrical and plumbing permits, a move supporters of the decision say…
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Victor plans to move forward on building its own wastewater treatment facility
The City of Victor announced Tuesday they will move forward in constructing its own wastewater treatment facility.…
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Police chase ends with 2 people arrested in Idaho Falls
A high-speed chase on I-15 ended at the Broadway off-ramp in Idaho Falls near the former Shari’s Restaurant on Tuesday afternoon.…
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Skijoring: The wild blend of horses and skis that was the Winter Olympics’ first ever demonstration sport
By Jack Bantock, Patrick Sung Cuadrado, Frank Nunns O’Connell, CNN (CNN) — On Friday, a highly-anticipated winter sporting competition…
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Newly released documents link Epstein to possible tuition payment for BYU–Idaho student
Among the millions of documents released in the case against convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, records reveal Epstein made possible tuition…
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Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force rolling out red carpet for nuclear power
“Advanced nuclear energy means energy security, economic growth and high-paying jobs for Idahoans,” said Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke. “Our work is…
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Moose on the Loose: Jackson Hole skiers make way for 1,000-pound guests on the slopes
Skiers at Jackson Hole got more than they bargained for today when a pair of moose decided to claim the trail.
Seeing these 1,000-pound animals…
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Gov. Little visits Idaho Falls to champion ‘Enduring Idaho’ Plan
Governor Brad Little outlined his Enduring Idaho plan during a stop in Idaho Falls this morning, presenting a budget framework that emphasizes public…
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Back to school with Adam Reader, “The Professor of Rock”
The hallways of Snake River High School have seen thousands of students come and go, but few return with a title quite like “Professor.”
Adam Reader…
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Intermountain Health team helps young woman live beyond her diagnosis
For most people, food is fuel. But for ShayLee Hunter, survival comes another way.
“At 6 months old, I had my first surgery and had a third of my…
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Program cuts, staff cuts, furloughs: Education leaders say budget cuts would cause fallout
Another round of budget cuts would force immediate staff cuts and furloughs across Idaho campuses, college and university officials said Friday.
The…
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A prosecutor’s 18-year-old child was there when Charlie Kirk was shot. Is that a conflict of interest?
The 22-year-old man charged with the murder of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk is due back court this week in Utah in his bid to get the…
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From Pocatello to the Grammys: How Jessica E. Jones Found Her Voice
Pocatello, ID (KIFI) In the world of opera — where careers are built over decades, and recognition is rare — Pocatello native Jessica E. Jones’…
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Peaceful vigil and pro-ICE protest in Rexburg
Two demonstrations took place in Rexburg on Saturday, drawing community members to the Madison County Courthouse for both a vigil and a separate…
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Anti-Ice Protests Sparked by Minnesota Fatalities Spread Across Eastern Idaho
Anti-ice protests were held in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls today. Hundreds lined the streets of both cities in protest against ICE activity,…
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