Walk to End Alzheimer’s hits 42K fundraising goal in Pocatello
The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, taking walks around the country and raising awareness for…
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Tuesday preliminary hearing set for former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club president accused of theft
BREAKING UPDATE: Christie Stone’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, with the judge saying the case will require significantly more…
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Rexburg man hospitalized after head-on collision on US-20 near Rigby
A 34-year-old Rexburg man was hospitalized after a head-on crash along US-20 north of Rigby last night.
The crash happened just after 10:30 pm…
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Rexburg police issue warnings after recent wave of traffic accidents
Rexburg police are warning drivers to slow down and remain alert following a significant increase in traffic accidents over the past ten…
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18,000-pound War Memorial dedicated to Prisoners of War near Mud Lake
“Always remember the sacrifices that the P.O.W. / MIAs (Missing in Action) have done for this country and this community,” John Cope said. “When you…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health offers free STD testing through September
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is providing free screening for syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV through the end of the month to combat rising…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 sees surge in band and orchestra participation
District 91 has seen its band and orchestra enrollment more than double this year, prompting school officials to seek community donations for…
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Amy’s Kitchen Pocatello facility faces layoffs amid production reshuffle
Amy’s Kitchen is laying off dozens of employees at its Pocatello facility as part of a nationwide restructuring, moving its canning operations from…
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Pickup truck driver saves elderly man from burning car along US 26
A quick-thinking pickup truck driver rescued an elderly man from a burning car on U.S. Highway 26 near Poplar, Idaho, on Monday afternoon. Emergency…
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A Sign of the Times: Idaho gas prices climb again as drivers face higher costs at the pump
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Filling up is getting more expensive for Idaho drivers, with the average price of regular gasoline climbing nearly 36…
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LDS Leaders voice opposition to Prop 1
The Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has directed its members in Idaho to oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and…
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Multiple SH-33 access points will close to increase safety in Teton Valley
Starting October 1, the Idaho Transportation Department will close several minor access points and two four-wheeler tracks along State Highway 33…
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Rexburg pilot John Bagley awarded highest honor in aviation
“All the good things that there is to do in life, you can experience in an airplane,” Bagley said.…
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Idaho Falls resident hospitalized after firefighters pull them from burning home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Idaho Falls resident is recovering after firefighters rescued them from a manufactured home fire on West Elswood…
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Volunteers shuck 5,000 ears of corn to support Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table
Hundreds of volunteers in Blackfoot gathered Saturday morning to process 5,000 ears of corn for the local food pantry’s winter meal…
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One step closer – The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho Education Center
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After nearly a decade of work, the Art Museum is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for their Education Center.…
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Suspect arrested in connection with Rexburg stabbing
The Upper Valley Special Response Team (SRT) executed the warrants at the suspect’s home and took the suspect into custody at the Madison County Jail…
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Spectacular Spud Days saturates Shelley with all things potato
“We’ve been training for years for this moment,” said 2026 Spud Tug Champion Ethan Corbett. “Everything we do, we do it for our…
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Honoring Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action in Eastern Idaho
Ray Cope endured 44 months as a Japanese Prisoner of War, his son John described, facing “severe malnutrition, disease, beatings and…
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National Weather Service weighs in on thunderstorms and hail damage as east Idaho communities reel from wild weather
The storm systems blowing through Eastern Idaho have left behind significant damage, including cracked windshields from hail the size of golf balls.…
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29-Year-Old Idaho Falls Man Killed in 3-Vehicle Crash on U.S. 20
A three-vehicle crash blocked US 20 west of Idaho Falls on Friday afternoon, resulting in the closure of the highway at 65th…
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Carrie Athay lays out vision as new Greater Idaho Falls Chamber CEO
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Incoming CEO Carrie Athay outlined her strategic vision for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing…
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Pocatello oral surgeon killed in I-15 collision with elk
Idaho State Police have identified Dr. Mark Baker, a prominent local oral surgeon, as the man killed after striking an elk on Interstate 15 near the…
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Idaho Falls hosts 45th World Fly Fishing Championship, bringing international anglers to Eastern Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — Some of the world’s top fly anglers have spent this week casting across the rivers and lakes of Eastern Idaho, Montana and…
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Idaho Falls Symphony to host free Sounds of America concert this Saturday
The Idaho Falls Symphony is scheduled to host a free outdoor concert titled Sounds of America at Freeman Park this Saturday at 5:30…
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Pictures submitted by viewers from Thursday night’s thunderstorms
Viewers shared photos during Thursday night’s…
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IGNITING Hope: 100+ individuals transformed from inmates to G.E.D. graduates
Bonneville County Jail’s I.G.N.I.T.E. program graduated 102 individuals with their G.E.D. in the past three years.
“It’s a big…
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Yellowstone 2026 summer tourism shows decline in visitors
YELLOWSTONE, Wyo (KIFI) – Yellowstone National Park has welcomed nearly 3.5 million recreation visits through August 2026, according to new National…
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Heavy rain triggers flash flood warning across eastern Idaho
A heavy storm triggered flash flood warnings and localized flooding across Madison, Bonneville, and Jefferson counties in eastern…
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Voters in Idaho Falls hear from Idaho AG candidate Lori Hickman
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Voters in eastern Idaho had the opportunity to hear from a candidate in the race for Idaho Attorney General during an…
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Big Rock Fire burn scars face flash flood risks as weekend storms move in
Jefferson County officials installed concrete barriers and a large catchment basin near the Big Rock Fire area to prevent debris and runoff from…
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Rexburg man faces felonies in Internet crimes against children probe
A Rexburg man was arrested and faces multiple felony charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Madison…
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Firefighters knock down salvage yard fire at Shaw’s Auto Parts
The Pocatello Fire Department is investigating after two vehicles caught fire in the yard of Shaw’s Auto Parts along N 1st Ave on…
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First Latina astronaut in space launches Village Improvement Society ‘Inspire’ series
“There’s lots of challenges that we have that we need to overcome,” said NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa. “We want to make sure we get everybody’s ideas…
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Showcasing STEM: First-ever Nuclear Symposium at CEI inspires high school students
“The decisions made over the next decade will shape the future of energy, technology and national security right here in the United States of…
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Dallin H. Oaks addresses religious freedom at Constitution Day event
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KIFI)- Constitution Day is observed on Sept. 17, marking the date the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. The holiday is being…
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Collectors Corner Museum celebrates America 250 with scavenger hunt
The Collector’s Corner Museum in Idaho Falls will host a family-friendly “1776” scavenger hunt on Sept. 19 to celebrate America’s 250th…
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Idaho State University unveils site for second Advanced Research and Test Nuclear Reactor
Idaho State University boasts many opportunities unique to its Pocatello campus, including its being the only university in the state with a…
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ISP seeks driver after Sunday night hit-and-run crashes two in Island Park
Idaho State Police are seeking the driver of a red Chevrolet Silverado that fled the scene of a crash leaving two people injured on U.S. Highway 20…
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Ririe woman injured in two-vehicle crash near Idaho Falls
A Ririe woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Kenworth truck in Idaho Falls on Sept.…
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Warm Wednesday with wet weather approaching
While temperatures are increasing, rain showers and thunderstorms will work their way into our region this Wednesday evening. Expect these to begin…
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Soaring higher: Model airplane club flies to new heights at ‘field of dreams’
“This one will fly approximately 100 to 107 miles an hour…” said Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club Member Dave Leffler. “It is an aerobatic…
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4-year-old entrepreneur brings candy machines to local businesses
With help from mom and dad, four-year-old Emree Eddy has started putting candy machines inside local businesses, giving customers a quick sweet treat…
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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber selects Carrie Athay as next CEO
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has named Carrie Athay as its next Chief Executive Officer.
“From the beginning, we were looking for a…
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Rexburg Chamber hosts free festival to connect locals and students
The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Experience Rexburg event this Saturday at Porter Park to connect local businesses with…
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Fish and Game investigating after poacher leaves bull elk carcass to waste
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating after a bull elk was found shot and left to waste in Bingham County.
Investigators believe the animal was…
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“Unconscionable”: Idaho officials condemn leak of unredacted Moscow student murder photos
Idaho law enforcement and Latah County authorities are urging the public and media outlets not to publish or distribute alleged unredacted crime…
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Lemhi County traffic stop nets $295,000 in cash and illicit drugs; Two Montana women arrested
Two Montana women were arrested in Lemhi County, Idaho, after a traffic stop on Sunday night led to the seizure of various illegal drugs and nearly…
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Missing Idaho Falls motorcyclist found deceased in Lemhi County
An Idaho Falls motorcyclist, Austin Green, was found deceased following a crash near North Fork,…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking
Pocatello man Michael Joseph Pena was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and…
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Boise School District pays $34K to settle suit over Idaho’s School Bathroom Law
The Boise School District reached a $34,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving its transgender student restroom policy. The suit, filed by the…
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Light the World Giving Machines return to Southeast Idaho this holiday season
Following a trailblazing 2025 season where Southeast Idaho residents donated over $1 million, the popular Light the World Giving Machines are…
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Pocatello driver killed in nighttime collision with elk on I-15
A 66-year-old Pocatello man died Monday night after his vehicle struck an elk on Interstate 15 in Oneida County, according to the Idaho State…
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Man dies after being rescued from the Snake River
A 76-year-old Ammon man has died after being pulled from the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls on Monday evening, marking the third drowning…
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Gov. Little, Secretary McGrane proclaim Tuesday National Voter Registration Day
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane issued a joint proclamation to encourage residents to register for the upcoming…
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Yellowstone geology team removes record-breaking debris from hydrothermal areas
Yellowstone National Park’s geology team has removed a record-breaking amount of debris, including over 20,100 pieces of trash and hundreds of hats,…
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US-30 repaving begins near McCammon on Tuesday, reducing lanes
Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Idaho Transportation Department will start repaving U.S. Highway 30 east of McCammon, reducing traffic to one lane…
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2,500-Acre prescribed fire set to begin near Swan Valley
The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is scheduled to begin a prescribed fire targeting approximately 2,500 acres near…
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How to recognize signs of suicide risk according to experts
As Idaho remains one of the leading states for suicide deaths, healthcare experts and local organizations are highlighting warning signs and…
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Vandalism reported throughout downtown Idaho Falls over the weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Several downtown Idaho Falls businesses and residents are reporting damage following what appears to be a series of…
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Yellowstone Superintendent Cam Sholly will step down in late September
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cameron “Cam” Sholly will step down in late September after nearly eight years of leadership to become the…
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Mark Hagedorn appointed director of Idaho Falls’ new finance department
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the City in this new role and to continue building on the foundation laid by our finance team,”…
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Diesel prices hit record high in Idaho
Diesel prices reach a record high in Idaho, with the average diesel price reaching $6.07 in the state, according to AAA.…
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CR INVESTIGATION: Contaminants in Children’s Snacks
A Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of chemical contaminants like acrylamide and phthalates in 14 out of 21 packaged snacks…
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The continued search for Amber Hoopes 25 years after her disappearance
Twenty-five years after Amber Hoopes disappeared from her grandparents’ home in Idaho Falls, investigators and family members continue to seek…
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The Final Day at The Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair wrapped up on Saturday, September 12 after nine days of performances, intense carnival rides, famous fair food and…
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Community gathers to remember 183 missing people in Idaho
Community members gathered at the Bonneville County Courthouse for Missing Person’s Day to honor over 180 missing individuals in Idaho and hear from…
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Manufactured home destroyed in Idaho Falls fire, under investigation
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a manufactured home Friday night, Sept. 11, near North 75th…
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ISU Hosts Second Annual Bengal Block Party, welcomes Pocatello community to campus
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University has been celebrating its 125th anniversary all week long with student activities, free giveaways,…
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Rigby veterans honor 9-11 with solemn ceremony
“It always kind of gets to me that the United States is not invulnerable from an attack,” said Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1004 Commander Jim…
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Idaho Innovation Center moving its campus across town
“The average for the country is less than 50 percent of businesses after five years are still in business. If they come in our business, go to our…
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25 Years Later: Reflecting on 9/11 in Southeast Idaho
Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, communities in Southeast Idaho continue to honor the memory of those lost. From blood drives at the…
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Fatal head-on crash near Palisades kills 1, injures 2
One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a head-on collision between a Ram 1500 truck and a blue convertible on westbound…
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Challis man arrested for felony sexual exploitation of a minor
A Challis man was arrested Friday on multiple felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor following a coordinated investigation by the Custer…
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Idaho Statesman hit by McClatchy layoffs, 10 Idaho journalists affected
McClatchy Media is laying off 33 percent of its unionized staff at several newspapers in Idaho and Washington, including 10 journalists at the Idaho…
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Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming communities mark 25 years since 9/11 with memorial events
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist…
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Everyone deserves a Seat at the Table: Idaho Foodbank fundraiser highlights growing hunger in our communities
“We serve over 200,000 individuals each month throughout the year. This last fiscal year, we delivered enough food for 22 million meals, and that’s…
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Multiple crashes involving three vehicles investigated on U.S. 20
Idaho State Police are investigating multiple crashes involving three vehicles on eastbound U.S. 20 near Idaho Falls that resulted in one woman being…
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How classroom struggles may signal vision problems in children
As students settle into their new school routines, experts warn parents and teachers to watch for signs of vision impairment that can affect…
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H. Davis Salon offers $20 dry haircuts this Saturday to benefit food bank
H. Davis Salon is scheduled to host a fundraising event this Saturday offering $20 dry haircuts and raffles to benefit the Idaho Falls Community Food…
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Bull moose spotted in American Falls backyard, residents told to stay inside
Idaho Fish and Game officials captured and relocated a bull moose after it was spotted in a residential backyard near a hospital in American…
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Idaho Transportation Department releases crash report from 2026 “100 Deadliest Days”
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Idaho’s summer travel season comes to an end, new data from the Idaho Transportation Department shows a decrease in…
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Construction projects complete in downtown Pocatello, Center Street and Benton Bridge expected to finish in 2026
Drivers and pedestrians have navigated orange cones, cranes and lower speeds through the historic downtown district in Pocatello all summer.…
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Fire crews investigate early morning house fire in Idaho Falls
Fire crews investigated a fire that burned a garage and potentially a truck at a home on East 25th Street in Idaho Falls early Thursday…
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College of Eastern Idaho launches free STEM programs offering high school students paths to future careers
An upcoming Nuclear Industry Symposium and IDEA Academy on artificial intelligence are opening the door for high school students to explore careers…
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America Freedom Festival Coming to Idaho Falls this Friday
The Idaho Freedom Festival is scheduled to take place this Friday at 6 p.m. at the Bonneville County Fair Grounds, featuring veteran tributes,…
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Grizzly 399 sculpture unveiled at National Museum of Wildlife Art
Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly…
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Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival kicks off with #1 spot on Most Vibrant Arts Community ranking
Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has…
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“ISU drives impact,” Idaho State University President Delivers Fall Address “Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Purpose”
The fall semester has been underway at Idaho State University for a few weeks, and President Wagner gave his fall address titled “Rooted in Legacy,…
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Rich Broadcasting seeking new home after court order to vacate
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A Bonneville County district court ordered Rich Broadcasting LLC to vacate its commercial property in Idaho Falls…
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Former Island Park city clerk charged with embezzling public funds
Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that…
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Two men charged with felony aggravated battery following violent clash near State Fair
Two local men face felony aggravated battery charges after a violent late-night clash near the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds sent a teenager to the…
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Bonneville County launches public input survey on 20-year facilities and financial plan
Bonneville County has launched an online Community Facilities Survey to gather resident input for its new 20-year Master Facilities Plan and…
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University of Idaho President Scott Green announces his retirement
University of Idaho President Scott Green announced Wednesday that he will retire on June 30, 2027. He made the announcement while presenting his…
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Despite speculation, Eastern Idaho State Fair will stick with traditional dates
Eastern Idaho State Fair General Manager Brandon Bird is set to deliver a major announcement regarding the future of the region’s largest annual…
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Dirt-Bike Rider hospitalized after crash near Packsaddle Lake
An injured dirt-bike rider was rescued and airlifted to a local hospital after crashing in the Packsaddle Lake area near Driggs, Idaho, on…
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Idaho Falls YMCA celebrates new turf at Indoor Sports Arena with ribbon-cutting
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Family YMCA is celebrating a major milestone Wednesday with the completion of new turf at its Indoor…
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U.S. Senator Jim Risch honors Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce for its 125th anniversary
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce started in 1893, and officially organized on December 10, 1901, to promote Pocatello as the “Gateway to…
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You can park here! Blackfoot residents open yards for fair parking
The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the…
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“Fruits of Their Faith”: Montpelier Idaho Temple opens to the public Thursday
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is hosting a public open house for its new Montpelier, Idaho, temple from September 10 through…
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