As Southeast Idaho continues to grow, so do the appearances of Flock cameras. With that, a growing debate is emerging over how much surveillance is acceptable in the name of public safety.
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Pocatello residents are limited to two yard sales per year under city code, and the city is reminding people of the rules as summer yard sale season begins.
According to the City of Pocatello, residents may hold one yard sale between January and June and one yard sale between July and December.
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Pilots flying in and out of Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport will have a shorter runway to work with for the next couple of months due to a ruptured irrigation pipe underneath damaging a portion of the runway.
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Idaho is implementing new entry requirements for animals following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the restrictions Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas, on June 3.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – We’ll continue to experience a slight cold front push through the area this Wednesday, as gusty winds bring the possibility of a midweek frost. Pockets of rain will continue to push northward towards the more mountainous region near Island Park, and we’ll begin to see drier and warmer weather reappear
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Idaho’s Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning older Idahoans to be aware of a new scam targeting Medicare beneficiaries.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Dozens of young baseball players from across eastern Idaho gathered for the Idaho Falls Bandits Youth Camp, where campers had the opportunity to sharpen their skills alongside members of the Bandits summer baseball team.
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Two pets remain missing after a fire damaged a home west of Driggs.
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Twelve local bands will take the stage this summer performing free concerts along the River Walk in downtown Idaho Falls.
Celtic band Teton Skye kicked off the series with a mix of Celtic, Scottish and Irish music on the banks of the Snake River.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 10-year-old Tyson McLorance, who was last seen leaving his residence in the Archer area.
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With the job market rather tough for teens this summer, there is still a way to build up their resumes with volunteering opportunities. Many have popped up across the region.
The Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center offers opportunities for anyone interested to learn some practical skills while getting those volunteer hours in.
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A female driver was rescued by a local hero from a vehicle that slid into a canal near a meat packing plant in Ammon, Idaho on Tuesday, and the road is currently closed as responders work to remove the vehicle.
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People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at Massacre Rocks State Park.
Pocatello Animal Services is partnering with Massacre Rocks State Park in American Falls to host the event Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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A preliminary hearing for former Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner and North Bannock Fire Chief Jonathan Farnsworth has been rescheduled for July 14.
According to court records, Farnsworth faces four counts of lewd conduct with a minor under 16, one count of rape and one count of sexual exploitation of a child. He also faces 11 counts of possession of child sexually exploitative material.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls School District 91 is once again offering free meals to children this summer through its annual SUN Program, with lunches beginning this week at Kate Curley Park and Compass Academy. Lunch service starts at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday at Kate Curley Park, where meals are served fresh
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Authorities have released the identity of a 70-year-old Bingham County man found dead along the Snake River over the weekend.
Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez identified the man as Daniel Fuentes of Firth.
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NASA has announced the four astronauts who will join the Artemis III mission, a two-week flight to test out technologies needed for a lunar landing in 2028, with the crew set to launch in late 2027.
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The Friends of Marshall Public Library are celebrating 30 years of supporting the library and inviting the community to join them for a free anniversary celebration this weekend.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marshall Public Library in Pocatello.
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Drivers should expect closures on Pony Creek Road west of Salmon beginning this week as crews work on a road improvement project.
According to the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Pony Creek Road, also known as Forest Road 234, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 8. The road will remain open on weekends.
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ryan D. Nelson faces two misdemeanor charges after an April altercation in a parking lot outside of Brio Home Health and Hospice.
The argument between Nelson and another man occurred on April 2, 2026. The dispute between the two men over a parking job quickly escalated, with Nelson grabbing the other man’s sunglasses, throwing them across the parking lot and trying to knock a phone from the other individual’s hand.
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“There is absolutely no reason for us to be taxing people’s food,” Brian Smith, Republican National Committeeman of Idaho, said. “You shouldn’t have to pay tax to eat the food at the family dinner table, but we do.”
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Traffic cameras. School cameras. Security cameras. These days, cameras are just about everywhere, and authorities say their access to that video can save lives and solve crimes faster. But critics warn that those same tools create privacy concerns.
Idaho News 6 Senior Reporter Roland Beres recently toured the Nampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center to get a first-hand look at a modern surveillance hub.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding in eastern Idaho with two new locations set to open this month in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. The first restaurant is scheduled to open June 11 at 2310 E. 17th St. in Idaho Falls. A second location is expected to open later this month at
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The Pentagon has revised a proposed religious classification list after backlash from political leaders and religious communities over the exclusion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the “Christian” umbrella.
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Molly Johnson has been appointed as the new Principal of Greenacres Elementary School in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, bringing with her 10 years of experience in the district and a strong commitment to learner success.
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As many teenagers across the region and country struggle to find traditional summer employment, some local entrepreneurs say the solution may not be waiting for a job opening… but creating one.
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Search and Rescue teams are looking for a man who may have fallen into the Snake River in Idaho Falls and never surfaced.
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A 70-year-old Bingham County man was found dead along the Snake River south of Idaho Falls on Friday evening, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
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Rexburg held events all week in honor of the anniversary of the Teton Dam flood as part of the Flood 50 “remember. connect. serve.” initiative. The week culminated on Saturday night with the commemoration program at the BYU-I Center.
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Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in Power and Bannock counties.
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“Loved ones were taken suddenly without warning. Homes, farms and ways of life built through generations were sucked away in minutes as the torrent of floodwaters surged through the Upper Snake River Plain. Entire communities including Sugar City, Rexburg and Wilford were forever changed.”
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An Idaho National Laboratory employee was hospitalized after a weapon carried for their job discharged, and the incident is currently under investigation.
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Staffing changes are underway in Gov. Brad Little’s administration as the governor names a new director of operations and policy adviser.
Lauren Smyser has been named director of operations in the Office of the Governor after serving as deputy general counsel and leading the governor’s regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years.
Lauren Smyser has been named director of operations in the Office of the Governor after serving as deputy general counsel and leading the governor’s regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years.
Lauren Smyser has been named director of operations in the Office of the Governor after serving as deputy general counsel and leading the governor’s regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years
The Fort Hall Fire Department is advising residents of an active brush fire burning the Michaud Creek that has already consumed an estimated 30 acres.
According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, the Michaud Creek Fire was first reported at 12:02 p.m. today, Friday, June 5. The blaze is located near the 2000 block of W. Michaud Road near the Pocatello Regional Airport.
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On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam disaster in Idaho released 80 billion gallons of water onto populated valley cities below, causing one of the most cataclysmic engineering failures in U.S. history.
Tune in tonight, Friday, June 5th, at 9:30 p.m. for Local News 8 on Fox and 10 p.m. on CBS for our special presentation “Teton Dam: The Failure and Future.”
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Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday at the Teton Dam Overlook to mark 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam.
The Bureau of Reclamation hosted the invitation-only commemoration event on June 5, the anniversary of the disaster that sent billions of gallons of water rushing through the Upper Snake River Valley in 1976
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Construction on the Riverton Road Bridge north of Blackfoot is expected to continue through November, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. The bridge replacement project began last month after the overpass was damaged in October. According to an ITD social media post, demolition of the bridge began May 18. During construction,
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American Fork police have become involved in a viral conversation after a man claimed his family’s $200,000 “Star Wars” Lego collection was stolen by Bricks and Minifigs, a Utah-based Lego resell company, and a YouTube personality has been trying to help him get it back.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The sale of Kratom will be banned in Idaho Falls in a new law set to take effect on July 1, after a unanimous vote was passed in the Idaho Falls City Council meeting Thursday evening. This comes after local health officials and leaders linked the substance to multiple deaths
Continue Reading “The disaster happened, and what we are really celebrating is the way the community came together to recover from the disaster – all of the volunteer help that came to help us recover and shovel out the mud and all those kind of things,” said Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill.
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The Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory have declared the “rebirth of America’s nuclear industry” after Antares Nuclear’s advanced reactor design, the Mark-0, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at the Idaho facility.
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William Burton pleaded guilty to being an accessory to second-degree murder in the 2022 killing of Morey Pelton at a rest area east of Ririe.
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Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey conducted by U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo
The survey was launched by Crapo a year ago to gather feedback from residents, community leaders, and local officials about housing affordibility challenges across the state.
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A controversial proposal to develop an AI Data Center in the Gate City could gain a second life as the applicant petitions the City of Pocatello for reconsideration.
The Arizona-based Lex Developments LLC and Gus Schultz have officially appealed the City of Pocatello Hearing Examiner’s recent denial of their Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a proposed AI data center.
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Pocatello-Chubbuck could become the next school district to shorten its instructional week. But the school board won’t make a decision anytime soon.
After a handful of discussions in recent months on implementing a four-day week or moving toward a five-day “hybrid” model, trustees on May 20 unanimously agreed to form a committee that will study options and survey district patrons later this year.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Idaho Falls residents will have an opportunity Thursday night to share their thoughts on a proposed ban of kratom within city limits as city leaders continue debating the controversial substance. The discussion comes after the Idaho Falls City Council heard official comments from local law enforcement and the Bonneville County
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“The dam collapsed at 11:15 a.m., and 80 billion gallons of water rushed to the valley floor. By 8 p.m., the reservoir was empty.”
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Three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Jefferson County, Idaho, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Five people have died in crashes across Idaho since Memorial Day as law enforcement urges drivers to stay safe during the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.”
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day typically sees an increase in fatal crashes as more people travel for vacations, road trips, and outdoor recreation.
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Detective Korey Payne was awarded the Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho for his exceptional service and dedication to combating internet crimes against children.
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The National EMS Memorial Service partnered with Portneuf Air Rescue and Medical Center to host the Moving Honors procession on Wednesday, June 3. The ceremony honors fallen EMS heroes across the country, with the journey beginning in Califronia and ending in Arlington, Virginia, totaling over 10,000 miles.
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Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the state.
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, at least 45 people have tested positive for campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
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A Utah bus driver was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a school bus with 42 children inside on fire.
Michael Ford, a 60-year-old who’s worked at the Granite School District since 1998, pleaded guilty to intentionally setting a district bus on fire using a cigarette lighter.
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa program.
Labrador joined attorneys general from 12 other states in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting a proposed rule that would raise the minimum wages employers must pay foreign workers under the program.
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Cynthia Wilson is preparing to take on a 40-mile, 7-day trek across the Andes Mountains in Peru to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer, despite her own health challenges, and her father, who has been living with the disease for 17 years, will be able to track her progress in real time.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Drivers traveling on Hitt Road should expect traffic delays beginning Thursday as construction crews start work near the Lincoln Road roundabout. According to a notice shared by the City of Idaho Falls, Knife River will begin utility installation and roadway improvements associated with the Riviera Park development on the northeast
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A federal judge has set a September 2027 trial date in a lawsuit filed by the families of four University of Idaho students killed by Bryan Kohberger, a former graduate student and teaching assistant at Washington State University.
U.S. District Judge Kymberly K. Evanson signed the scheduling order June 1. The jury trial is set to begin Sept. 13, 2027, in federal court in Seattle and is expected to last about 20 days.
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The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a major win for residents and conservation advocates who opposed the project.
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Construction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September 2026.
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“This gives us an opportunity to do one of the most important things that it can do for any leadership group – and that’s building relationships,” said Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the school year comes to an end and students begin summer break, negotiations between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education Association are continuing. Contract negotiations are a routine part of school district operations, with teachers unions and district leaders working to reach agreements on issues
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The City of Pocatello is excited to seal their 50-year time capsule at the end of the month and are looking for community members to donate items to City Hall that represent life in 2026.
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Bannock County has seen an explosion of the noxious weed Dyer’s Woad and is offering to help residents fight it on their property with weed spray.
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The War Bonnet Round Up is looking for local singers to perform the national anthem during this year’s rodeo at Sandy Downs.
Selected performers will sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” before one night of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, which runs July 29 through Aug. 1 at the Bank of Idaho Arena.
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A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.
Earlier in the day, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 notified families that emergency responders had been called to the school for a medical emergency involving an adult.
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A Utah family is trying to help kids in scary situations, one stuffed animal at a time.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department issued a reminder to residents about summer safety, encouraging people to take extra precautions around water, bicycles and grilling this season.
As temperatures begin to rise heading into June, the fire department is warning residents about the dangers of cold water caused by alpine snowmelt.
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To reflect on and remember the Teton Dam flood, as well as the unity shown by those who came together in its aftermath, Sugar City will host its Flood 50 event June 5-6 at Madison Junior High School.
The event will feature an exhibit highlighting the history of the flood and its impact on the community
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Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law enforcement through hands-on, law enforcement related activities.
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A 66-year-old Buhl woman was killed Monday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Jerome, according to Idaho State Police.
Troopers say the crash happened around 11:08 p.m. at the intersection of East 700 North and U.S. Highway 93.
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As drought conditions and water shortages continue to impact southern Idaho, some farmers are turning to new technology to help stretch every drop of water.
Producers in the Mini-Cassia region are using soil moisture sensors that provide real-time data about moisture levels underground, helping them make more informed irrigation decisions.
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A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest residents.
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“I spent my entire summer shoveling mud out of the bottom of basements because we were small enough, we could get in the crawl spaces, drag the buckets over half full, and then let men lift them up and get them out,” said classic car collector Paul Sorensen.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A years-long drug trafficking investigation in Madison County has led to the seizure of thousands of THC products, multiple firearms and other illegal drugs, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said detectives recovered more than 1,600 THC cartridges containing more than 6 pounds of THC, along with 79 grams
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Judge Tony Graf is expected to decide Monday whether to close portions of the upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with the defense citing concerns of media coverage jeopardizing Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
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Foster children in eastern Idaho now have more space to shop for clothing, hygiene products, birthday gifts and other essentials following the opening of a new, expanded home for The Village Foster Care Closet in Blackfoot.
The Idaho Foster & Adoptive Parent Association celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the facility Friday at the Bingham Community Outreach Center.
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We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require a jacket, we can expect a gradual warm-up throughout the week with minimal impacts anticipated. Monday morning is expected to start off cool, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the low
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Health officials are warning people to stay out of parts of Flat Creek after recent testing found E. coli levels above federal safety standards for recreational use.
According to the Teton County Health Department, water samples collected near Hunt Bridge and in the Rafter J Ranch area exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contamination levels for recreational waters.
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Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.
According to Fremont County Search and Rescue, the incident unfolded after Fremont County Dispatch received an emergency text from an Apple device.
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Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, 54, the chief deputy coroner for Bannock County and North Bannock Fire Chief, has been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts of lewd conduct with a minor, rape, and sexual exploitation of a child.
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Skin Cancer is the most common cancer in the United States, The Skin Cancer Foundation says one in five people will be diagnosed with Skin Cancer in their lifetime.
A simple sunburn can cause significant damage in the long-run.
“All these things are cumulative over a lifetime,” Doctor Christopher Valentine, the Medical Director of Optum Care said. “And every time you get sunburned, that is significantly increasing your future risk.”
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Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho Falls.
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The Idaho Centennial Carousel has officially opened for the 2026 summer season.
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Rexburg, Idaho is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Teton Dam flood with a week-long celebration. The event began with the crowning of Verla Archibald, a flood survivor, as the Teton Dam Flood Queen. The festivities will include a 70s fashion show, a car show, and a float trip down the Teton River.
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Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City Council.
Canfield has served as the city’s interim Public Works director since May 2026 and previously spent 13 years as assistant Public Works director.
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An idea over a year in the making broke ground this morning in Pocatello – the community garden at King Street and North Arthur Avenue. Around 30 city officials and community members gathered for the ceremony and to learn more about the project.
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State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands of dollars in losses.
According to the Idaho State Brand Inspector’s Office, reports have recently come in from Gooding, Jerome, Jefferson and Payette counties.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is making changes beginning Sunday night as contruction on the interstate in Pocatello continues.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, southbound traffic on I-15 between the Northgate and Fort Hall interchanges will be shifted into newly constructed lanes in the median starting May 31.
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Drivers traveling through McCammon can expect a new traffic pattern this weekend as work continues on the U.S. Highway 30 resurfacing project near the Interstate 15 interchange.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, traffic will shift onto newly completed westbound lanes Saturday afternoon, allowing crews to begin work on the eastbound side of the highway.
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Idaho Falls police are warning the public after three suspected fentanyl overdoses were reported in the city Tuesday, including two that turned fatal.
According to the Idaho Falls Police Department, officers responded to overdoses in the 500 block of Ridge Avenue and the 200 block of Short Street on May 26.
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Three women were rescued from their car after it went into the Salmon River near Mormon Bend on State Highway 75, and were transported to a hospital with unknown condition.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Many students are celebrating their final day of school and beginning the hunt for a fun summer job: an opportunity to receive a first paycheck, learn responsibility, and gain a preview of independence while building a resume. However, the 2026 statistics show that this generational rite of passage might become
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Universal Society of Hinduism President Rajan Zed has offered opening prayers at the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Idaho Senate, a Bonneville County Commissioner meeting and the St. Anthony, Arimo, Burley, Boise and Meridian City Councils.
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Fifty years after a wall of water pulverized communities in the flood path of the Teton Dam, a ribbon cutting for the “Just Add Water: The Dam that Broke Us and Built Us” exhibit on Thursday officially launched next week’s “Flood 50” of celebration and activities – running from June 1 through June 6.
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Opponents of a proposed Box Elder County data center project say they are taking their fight to court after county officials rejected an effort to let voters weigh in on the development.
The Box Elder Accountability Referendum, known as BEAR, filed applications earlier this month seeking to challenge county approval of the project through a public vote.
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Two teams from Westside Elementary School are going to Washington D.C. this weekend to compete in the SeaPerch Competition. Over 130 international teams compete, trying to navigate their robots through an obstacle course to get the most points in 20 minutes.
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A Jackson Hole firefighter who fell 20 feet while battling the Memorial Day fire at Teton Pines in Wilson has been released from the hospital.
According to Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, firefighter Charlie Crotteau was working to
access fire burning in the roof when he fell approximately 20 feet from the platform of a ladder
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A spike in drug overdoses has officials issuing an overdose spike notice for Bonneville County.
In a social media post, the Eastern Idaho Public Health and Safety Team reported a spike in overdoses across eastern Idaho within the last 48 hours.
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Residents between Trail Drive and Stoor Drive are without water as crews respond to a water main break in the area.
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The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft decision for the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and is now opening a formal objection period for the project.
According to the Caribou-Targhee National Forest, the agency will publish notices in the Federal Register announcing the availability of the final environmental impact statement for the Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Proposal.
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