Brush fire contained Pocatello Regional Airport
The Fort Hall Fire Department is advising residents of an active brush fire burning the Michaud Creek that has already consumed an estimated 30…
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Teton Dam: The Failure and Future
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…
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Officials mark 50 years since Teton Dam disaster at new overlook
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…
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Riverton Road Bridge replacement project continues near Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Construction on the Riverton Road Bridge north of Blackfoot is expected to continue through November, according to the…
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Viral videos allege pricey Lego theft. Here’s how Utah police entered the conversation
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…
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Ban of kratom sales passes unaminously in Idaho Falls
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…
Continue Reading Floating the Flood Path: Boaters honor Dam Disaster on the Teton River
“The disaster happened, and what we are really celebrating is the way the community came together to recover from the disaster – all of the…
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DOE and INL announce success of first private advanced Nuclear Reactor test in decades
The Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory have declared the “rebirth of America’s nuclear industry” after Antares Nuclear’s advanced…
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Man pleads guilty in connection to 2022 rest area killing
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…
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Crapo survey highlights Idaho housing affordability concerns
Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey…
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Developers appeal Pocatello’s denial of proposed AI data center
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…
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Pocatello considers 4-day week, then hits pause
Pocatello-Chubbuck could become the next school district to shorten its instructional week. But the school board won’t make a decision anytime…
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Idaho Falls residents invited to weigh in on proposed kratom ban at Thursday council meeting
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Idaho Falls residents will have an opportunity Thursday night to share their thoughts on a proposed ban of kratom within…
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Expert panel dives into Teton Dam’s failure at CEI’s ‘Flood 50’ commemoration
“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…
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Three Hospitalized Following Car Crash in Jefferson County
Three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Jefferson County, Idaho, and the cause of the crash is still under…
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How to stay safe on the roads this summer – 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
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…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Detective Korey Payne awarded Idaho ‘Hometown Hero’ award
Detective Korey Payne was awarded the Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho for his exceptional…
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Portneuf Air Rescue and Moving Honors pay tribute to fallen EMS heroes
The National EMS Memorial Service partnered with Portneuf Air Rescue and Medical Center to host the Moving Honors procession on Wednesday, June 3.…
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Idaho investigating raw milk outbreak after dozens become ill
Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the…
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Utah bus driver sentenced to 5 years in prison for setting bus on fire with children inside
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…
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Labrador backs higher wage requirements for H-1B visa workers
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa…
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Woman takes on a 40-mile high-altitude Andes trek to raise money for prostate cancer research
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,…
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Hitt Road lane closure begins Thursday near Lincoln Road roundabout
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Drivers traveling on Hitt Road should expect traffic delays beginning Thursday as construction crews start work near…
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Trial set for 2027 in University of Idaho victims’ families’ lawsuit against Washington State University
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…
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Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission denies controversial Henry’s Lake Flats rezoning request
The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a…
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Construction on track for Willow Creek Elementary, set to open in Fall 2026
Construction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September…
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Pocatello Citizen Police Academy honors 13 graduates
“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,”…
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Understanding the negotiations between IFEA and D-91
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the school year comes to an end and students begin summer break, negotiations between Idaho Falls School District 91…
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City of Pocatello Seeks Contributions to 50-Year Time Capsule
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…
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Bannock County offers weed spray for Dyer’s Woad invasive species
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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War Bonnet Round Up seeks singers to perform national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo
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…
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Pocatello High School maintenance staff member dies during medical emergency on campus
A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.
Earlier…
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‘Savvy’s Stuffies’: Girl’s ER visit sparks effort to support kids in difficult situations
A Utah family is trying to help kids in scary situations, one stuffed animal at a…
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Fire officials warn cold water remains dangerous despite warmer weather
The Idaho Falls Fire Department issued a reminder to residents about summer safety, encouraging people to take extra precautions around water,…
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New Sugar City museum project aims to preserve local history
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…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office kicks off 2026 career camp
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…
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Idaho State Police investigating fatal Jerome County crash
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…
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Southern Idaho farmers turn to soil sensors to conserve water
As drought conditions and water shortages continue to impact southern Idaho, some farmers are turning to new technology to help stretch every drop of…
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Report: Idaho and Wyoming among nation’s highest for uninsured children under six
A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest…
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‘Flood 50’ revs up the night with fast times at Rexburg Classic Car Show and 70s Fashion Show
“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…
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Years long Madison County drug investigation leads to major seizure
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A years-long drug trafficking investigation in Madison County has led to the seizure of thousands of THC products, multiple…
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Judge keeps Charlie Kirk murder hearing open to public, media
Judge Tony Graf is expected to decide Monday whether to close portions of the upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of killing…
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Expanded Blackfoot foster care closet gives children more room to shop and choose
Foster children in eastern Idaho now have more space to shop for clothing, hygiene products, birthday gifts and other essentials following the…
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Cool start to June and lingering showers throughout Monday
We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require…
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E. coli warning issued for portions of Flat Creek in Jackson
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…
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Search and Rescue saves three fishermen after boat capsizes on Fall River
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…
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Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges
Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, 54, the chief deputy coroner for Bannock County and North Bannock Fire Chief, has been arrested and charged with multiple…
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How to Detect and Protect against Skin Cancer
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…
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American Falls girl crowned statewide National Civics Bee champion
Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho…
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Idaho Centennial Carousel Opens for the Summer
The Idaho Centennial Carousel has officially opened for the 2026 summer…
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Teton Dam Royalty Crowned for 2026
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…
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Idaho Falls mayor appoints new Public Works director pending council approval
Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City…
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Portneuf Valley Partners Break Ground on New Community Garden
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…
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Idaho State Police investigate livestock shootings in several counties
State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands…
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Southbound I-15 traffic changes Sunday night between Pocatello and Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is making changes beginning Sunday night as contruction on the interstate in Pocatello continues.
According to…
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US-30 traffic shift planned Saturday near McCammon interchange
Drivers traveling through McCammon can expect a new traffic pattern this weekend as work continues on the U.S. Highway 30 resurfacing project near…
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Idaho Falls police warn public after two fatal suspected fentanyl overdoses
Idaho Falls police are warning the public after three suspected fentanyl overdoses were reported in the city Tuesday, including two that turned…
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Three women rescued after car plunges into Salmon River
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…
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Teen summer job market hits historic all-time low
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…
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‘All the world is one’: Hindu statesman visits Brigham Young University-Idaho
Universal Society of Hinduism President Rajan Zed has offered opening prayers at the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Idaho Senate, a Bonneville County…
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‘Flood of memories:’ Week of major Teton Dam Flood 50th anniversary activities kicks off in Rexburg
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…
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Referendum effort against Box Elder data center project denied
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…
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Local Elementary students need your support to compete in Robotics Competition
Two teams from Westside Elementary School are going to Washington D.C. this weekend to compete in the SeaPerch Competition. Over 130 international…
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Jackson Hole firefighter injured in 20-foot fall during Wilson fire released from hospital
A Jackson Hole firefighter who fell 20 feet while battling the Memorial Day fire at Teton Pines in Wilson has been released from the…
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Officials issue overdose spike notice for Bonneville County
A spike in drug overdoses has officials issuing an overdose spike notice for Bonneville County.
In a social media post, the Eastern Idaho Public…
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Alpine lifts boil water advisory following water main repairs
Residents between Trail Drive and Stoor Drive are without water as crews respond to a water main break in the…
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Forest Service releases draft decision for Grand Targhee Resort expansion
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…
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Protesters confront Box Elder County commissioners who approved Stratos Project data center
Hundreds of people from across northern Utah protested the proposed 40,000-acre Stratos Project data center in Brigham City, voicing concerns over…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes formally oppose data center development on and near Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a statement opposing the development of data centers on the Reservation and…
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Blackfoot City approves name change for South Fisher Avenue
The City of Blackfoot has approved a name change for a portion of South Fisher Avenue to S. Elderberry Avenue, effective June 15, 2026, in order to…
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Local Bride Gets “Dumped” on AFV
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local group of friends went from a snowmobile photoshoot to national television. A vow renewal gone wrong landed…
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ISU student describes harrowing fight to save his house in Mountain Home fire
As a fast-moving inferno quickly engulfed 300 acres Tuesday near Mountain Home, one Idaho State University student rolled up his sleeves in a…
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HVAC issues force closure of Rexburg Idaho Temple
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The Rexburg Idaho Temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is closed due to HVAC issues. The doors were shut…
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What You Need To Keep Yourself Safe on the Water this Summer
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As we dive deeper into the summer, it is important to remember how to stay safe on the water. According to the Bonneville…
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Jackson Police searching for missing man Who may be experiencing mental health crisis
The Jackson Police Department is seeking public assistance in locating James McPhee, who was last seen on May 25th and may be experiencing a mental…
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‘Why would someone do this?’ Local family mourns beloved horse shot near Sage Lakes Golf Course
An Idaho Falls man and police is looking for answers after a horse was shot sometime between late Saturday evening, across the Sage Lakes Golf…
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Small bathroom fire prompts temporary evacuation at Highland High School
A small fire broke out in a waste bin at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, causing a brief evacuation. The flames were quickly extinguished,…
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Mountain Home brush fire burns several homes, injures 6 officers
Six law enforcement officers were injured when a wildfire spread quickly and burned several homes on Tuesday night. One officer is still in the…
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Junior High State Rodeo Finals Kick Off in Pocatello
It’s the most important week of young cowgirls’ and cowboys’ lives in Idaho at the Bannock County Farigrounds where the Junior High State Rodeo…
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Emergency water main repair leaves Ammon residents without water
Residents in Ammon are without water on Wednesday afternoon due to an emergency water main repair, which is expected to be completed by 6…
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Idaho’s “100 Deadliest Days” increases statewide patrol… and gas prices
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – While Memorial Day weekend may be over, Idaho’s summer travel season is only beginning — and so are concerns over rising…
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Warrant arrest sparks brief police incident, shelter-in-place on W. Elswood Drive Tuesday afternoon
A shelter-in-place order was lifted in Idaho Falls after police took a male into custody who was wanted on several felony…
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City of Idaho Falls’ Updated Impact Fees Go into Effect June 1
The City of Idaho Falls is notifying developers, builders, and the public of upcoming changes to the City’s residential impact fee assessment…
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“The mountains look like they should in July:” Burn Ban to begin a month early
After a dry winter in southeast Idaho, wildfire season has struck early and the Pocatello Fire Department is urging people to take precautions,…
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Breaking the wallet before the walk: local families struggle to budget graduation parties
How much does a graduation typically cost? That’s the question many parents have before they throw their kid’s graduation party. In between picking…
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Bram Stoker unleashed Dracula 129 years ago—Let it inspire your Summer Reading List
129 years ago, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published and has changed pop culture and our education system forever. This book is typically read at a…
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LDS Church Announces Location for New Caldwell Idaho Temple
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the location of its newest house of worship in Caldwell, Idaho, which will be an…
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Resurfacing of US-20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight
Work to resurface all lanes of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby begins tonight, promising a smoother ride and extending the lifespan of…
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Two wanted individuals arrested after Sunday traffic stop, foot chase near 17th and Holmes
Two wanted individuals are behind bars following a Sunday afternoon traffic stop that escalated into a brief foot chase near a busy local…
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Coin toss decides tied race for Caribou County commissioner
George Hulse won the Republican race for Caribou County Commissioner after a coin toss determined the winner, as he and Tracy Davis tied with 469…
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Upper Mesa Falls to close in August for major renovations
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is temporarily closing the Upper Mesa Falls area starting August 10th for a renovation project, but the nearby…
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Idaho’s first rabid bat of the year found in Bannock County
Idaho’s first bat to test positive for rabies this year was located in Bannock County, and public health officials are urging people to avoid all…
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Grass fire near Iona Hill quickly contained by Idaho Falls firefighters
Idaho Falls firefighters quickly extinguished a grass fire near Iona Hill, which started when a controlled burn spread beyond its intended area and…
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Idaho State University launches first 3-year bachelor’s degree programs
Idaho State University has launched three accelerated Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) degree programs designed to help students enter Idaho’s…
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Downey man hospitalized after rollover crash on I-15
A 32-year-old Downey man was air-lifted to a local hospital after his car rolled on I-15 near Arimo, and he was not wearing a…
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Thousands of acres scorched as wildfires spread across southern Idaho
Wildland firefighters in southern Idaho were busy over the Memorial Day holiday as several large-acre fires were reported, including the Dewoff,…
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Missing Bingham County man found safe
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 71-year-old Raymond Robinson, who was reported missing after leaving his home to go fishing in…
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Ririe honors 20-year-old, WWII hero who died rushing to the aid of U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima
“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to…
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Wind gusts nearing 60 mph tear roof off Alaska Air building at the Boise Airport
Thunderstorms and severe wind gusts nearing 60 mph in some places have been knocking out power and delaying flights.
Early reports indicate that the…
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Annual Thunder Run in Pocatello includes respectful flag retirement
To celebrate and commemorate Memorial Day, POW/MIA hosted the 23rd Annual Thunder Run.
As part of the ceremony, organizers held a flag retirement…
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