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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Downed power line blocks part of East 2000 North in Madison County
A portion of East 2000 North in Rexburg has been temporarily blocked off due to a downed power line, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s…
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From gas station spot to Main Street staple: Rexburg’s Blister’s Barbecue marks 15 years
Blister’s Barbecue is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Main Street in Rexburg, Idaho. To mark the milestone, the establishment is offering…
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Little names Hartwell and Beck to Idaho State Board of Education
Gov. Brad Little appointed Mary Lynn Hartwell and Joel Beck to the Idaho State Board of Education on Tuesday, pending confirmation by the Idaho…
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Kick Off Your Sunday Shoes: Center Stage Theatre announces Footloose for Summer 2027
Center Stage Theatre has announced that the Broadway musical Footloose will headline its summer season with performances scheduled from July 16…
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Jefferson County coroner identifies man killed in Rigby bar encounter
A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation…
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Bonneville County coroner identifies man killed in officer-involved shooting
he Bonneville County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning as 43-year-old Marcus…
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Breezy Conditions continue for Tuesday with a slight warm-up
Grab a light jacket heading out the door this Tuesday morning, with a combined chill from early-morning lows in the 40s and a light breeze across…
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Idaho Supreme Court approves final language for Proposition One abortion initiative
After a flurry of legal filings, the Idaho Supreme Court approved new ballot language for the Proposition One abortion initiative on…
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Police locate missing 13-year-old boy in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department has located 13-year-old Troy Meyers, a teen with autism who went missing from his home near John Adams Parkway and…
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Remembering the loved ones who haven’t come home: Missing Persons Day 2026
Missing Person’s Day 2026 will be this Saturday, Sept. 12th, at 12 noon and will be held in front of the Bonneville County Courthouse, 605 N. Capital…
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Idaho Liberty Bell to tour Eastern Idaho starting Tuesday
The Idaho Liberty Bell tour is scheduled to arrive in Rexburg and several other southeastern Idaho locations starting Tuesday, September 8,…
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Two hospitalized in US-26 crash near Swan Valley after detached trailer blocks highway
First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant boat ramp that sent two people to the hospital…
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How 4-H students prepare for market sales at Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will feature various 4-H programs and animal shows, offering local youth educational opportunities through livestock…
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‘Experts Day’ takes on the Eastern Idaho Fair Demonstrations
Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to learn various skills from local experts, including…
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Skydiver Injured During Landing at Rigby High School Football Game
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A skydiver was injured while landing at a Rigby High School football game Friday night. Emergency medical personnel with…
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Atomic energy’s birthplace: First-ever nuclear power plant celebrating 75th anniversary
“It’s the very beginning of us being able to use atomic energy peacefully,” said Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Tour Guide Vic Thomas.…
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Missing Man Found Safe
Frances Avila, 54, was last seen around 6 p.m. Friday in the area around the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho…
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Runners and Organizers Prepare for the 26th Annual Pocatello Marathon
The Pocatello Marathon is just around the corner in the Gate City, with participants picking up their swag bags and T-shirts this afternoon at the…
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Festival of Trees Will Hit Milestone This Year
Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers…
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Divers recover body of missing Arizona man from Snake River
Divers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Teng Go on Friday, nearly a week after the Arizona man fell into the Snake…
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Fatal Officer-Involved shooting under investigation on Badger Creek Road
Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from an armed,…
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Historic Labor Day gas prices in Idaho create budget gymnastics at the pumps
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families load their cars with mementos to make the most of their last summer…
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Rexburg officials consider remodeling City Hall as a new police station
Rexburg city officials are considering converting the current city hall into a new police station following the failure of two separate bonds…
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Lava Hot Springs celebrates new hot pool with grand opening
The long-awaited hottest pool at Lava Hot Springs is open following a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. Lava Hot Springs Executive…
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Inside look at mosquito testing in Bannock County after West Nile Virus detected
A mosquito pool in South Bannock County in the Swan Lake area tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans have contracted the disease. The…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces best fair food contest winners
Local media representatives and guests gathered in Blackfoot, Idaho, to sample entries for the Eastern Idaho State Fair’s Best Fair Food contest…
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What moms need to know about postpartum psychosis and anxiety
The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common…
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I-15 traffic shift begins Thursday evening near Fort Hall
Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes this Thursday evening as part of a $200 million expansion project…
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The Next Act: How the Playmill Theatre is carrying 60 years of memories into a new home
For generations, the Playmill Theatre has been a beloved place for families to find sanctuary in the summertime. Now, as the curtain rises on its new…
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One killed, one injured in Teton Pass rollover crash
A Colorado man died Wednesday evening following a rollover crash on Teton Pass that temporarily closed Wyoming Highway…
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Two Power County men arrested after standoff near Trail Creek
Two Power County men were arrested following an early morning shooting and several-hour standoff near Trail Creek in Idaho on…
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Teen’s Make-A-Wish meeting with Dolly Parton left a lasting mark on her family
A family from Star, Idaho, shared how country legend Dolly Parton became a lifelong role model and fulfilled a Make-A-Wish dream for their daughter,…
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Bluegrass on the Snake coming to Rigby
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13. There will be nine…
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Lingering chances of rain in the Central Mountains and unsettled weather for the holiday weekend
Chances of precipitation continue into the Central Mountains this Thursday, with mainly dry conditions throughout the rest of Eastern Idaho and…
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Welcome to Paradise: New Islands exhibit opens at Idaho Falls Zoo
Madagascar’s largest carnivore and the Nēnē, the world’s rarest goose, are coming to an incredible new “Islands” exhibit opening Thursday at…
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Ririe man charged with vehicular homicide following fatal Teton Pass crash
A Ririe man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal Teton Pass crash in July, while safety advocates call for further improvements…
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Advocates ask Idaho Supreme Court to revise Prop 1 ballot language
Idahoans United for Women and Families has asked the Idaho Supreme Court to review the ballot language for Proposition 1, arguing that the proposed…
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Idaho group empowers Kenyan girls through sustainable skill building
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans are making a difference far beyond our nation’s borders. The Life Together Alliance has made it its mission to…
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Shop northwest of Idaho Falls destroyed in Wednesday morning fire
A fire destroyed a two-story shop northwest of Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $100,000 in…
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Lori Vallow Daybell appeal hearing set for Nov. 2
The Idaho Supreme Court is scheduled to hold an appeal hearing for Lori Vallow Daybell on November 2 to determine if her murder convictions should be…
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Postcards for Public Lands: Greater Yellowstone Coalition Launches Campaign to Protect 45 Million Acres of Public Lands
The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential…
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Windy Wednesday with storm activity in the Central Mountains
It will be a breezy midweek day as storms continue to push through the Central Mountains. Expect stronger wind gusts across the upper Snake River…
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Marijuana constitutional amendment on the ballot in Idaho’s upcoming election
Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front and center Tuesday at a Greater Idaho Falls Chamber…
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Search ramps up for 88-year-old man missing in Idaho Falls Snake River
Search crews are searching for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Idaho Falls Greenbelt on Sunday. This…
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Idaho Falls Verizon store hands out chargers to boost disaster readiness
To promote National Preparedness Month, a Verizon store in Idaho Falls distributed 100 portable chargers to local residents. The goal is to help…
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From Strange Notes to Indecent Exposure: Rexburg women speak out after stalking incident leads to arrest
Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of…
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Utah judge rules Tyler Robinson will stand trial for killing Charlie Kirk
A Utah judge ruled that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, for the killing of Charlie Kirk…
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Young black bear makes unexpected visit to Pocatello neighborhood
A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday…
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Rainy Tuesday with afternoon showers and storms across Eastern Idaho
Keep a rain jacket and umbrella on hand this Tuesday morning as we start September with rain showers across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Early…
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Honoring Lives Lost and Lives Rebuilt: Community Commemorates International Overdose Awareness Day
Nothing is as raw as a mother’s emotion as she tells of her son’s struggle and ultimate death from addiction. “His smile would light up the room,…
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West Nile virus detected in mosquito pool near Swan Lake
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement confirmed a West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake, although no…
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Search continues for Arizona man who fell off rocks near Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls
Search efforts continued for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls on…
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Black bears enter homes and garages in Teton County neighborhoods
Authorities in Teton County, Idaho, are warning residents about multiple black bears causing disturbances in local neighborhoods after accessing food…
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Homicide suspect identified in Pocatello family fight
Pocatello police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of Park…
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City of Ammon to begin charging 3% convenience fees for electronic payments
Residents who pay the City of Ammon by card or electronic check will soon see an additional 3% convenience fee, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1st…
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Driver faces charges after Saturday night chase and crash in Rexburg
A driver faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase in Rexburg ended with a vehicle crash and a brief foot pursuit on Saturday…
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Rider hospitalized after Sunday night First Street motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash involving an injured driver shut down First Street in Idaho Falls for several hours on Sunday evening.…
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Fox Hollow Elementary canceled classes after smoke fills hallways
Idaho Falls School District 91 cancelled classes at Fox Hollow Elementary on Monday after a mechanical issue caused smoke to fill the building’s…
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Chukars broadcaster John Balginy retires after 41 years in the booth
Chukars broadcaster John Balginy retired following a 41-year career in the booth after calling his final game of the season Sunday, August…
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How living donors help patients like Mark Thiel fight polycystic disease
Mark Thiel and his family are raising awareness for kidney donation to help address the shortage of matches for the over 100,000 people waiting for…
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Ask an attorney: Kohberger wants to take back his guilty plea. What happens next?
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI): Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho judge to let him take back the guilty plea that resulted in four life sentences for the…
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City of Pocatello encourages volunteers for Saturday’s Annual Portneuf River Cleanup
The City of Pocatello is gearing up for an annual volunteer opportunity– the Portneuf River Cleanup. The river is one of the city’s biggest natural…
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Pocatello Annual Greek Festival Returns, draws thousands to Assumption Greek Orthodox Church
The Pocatello Greek Festival is a fan-favorite every year, drawing out thousands to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church for a vast menu of greek…
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Rexburg Police arrest man accused of disturbing residents while naked at apartment complexes
Rexburg Police arrested a man Saturday morning after a weeklong reports of a naked man disturbing residents at apartment complexes in the…
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2 Dead After Jet Boat Capsizes Below Palisades Dam Outlet
Two men died Friday morning after a jet boat overturned in the Snake River near the Palisades Dam. While a woman in the party reached the bank…
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Portneuf Valley Trails Alliance Installs 7 New Waste Stations on City Creek and Cusick Trail Systems
Pocatello is known for its nearby nature and vast trail systems. Many locals and tourists take their pets on the trails, leaving behind bags of pet…
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Motorcyclist killed in Bear Lake County head-on collision
A 22-year-old motorcyclist from North Ogden, Utah, lost his life Friday after colliding head-on with a Jeep in Bear Lake…
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Nature Talks Series returns to Edson Fichter Nature Area
The Edson Fichter Nature Area is welcoming back the beloved Nature Talks series to the newly improved amphitheater for the entire month of September.…
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