Rexburg Police investigate accidental gunshot near Madison Junior High
Investigators with the Rexburg Police Department are on the scene of an accidental gunshot in the Millhollow Community near Madison Junior High…
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Idaho Falls to swear in Mayor-elect Burtenshaw and City Council this Thursday
Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw and elected City Council members will officially be sworn in during the City Council meeting on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026,…
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Debbie Critchfield announces 2026 re-election bid for State Superintendent
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield officially announced Wednesday that she will seek a second term in 2026, running as a…
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Heartbreak for Utah County family after missionary son dies suddenly in New Mexico
A Utah County family is facing shock and heartbreak after learning their 21‑year‑old son died suddenly while serving as a missionary.
The Church…
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Idaho Falls plans massive ‘America 250’ celebration
This year, our country will be turning 250 years old. Idaho Falls is well known for celebrating the Fourth of July, and this year, they are going…
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Legislative District 32 Selects Nominees to Fill Representative Horman’s Seat
The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee selected three finalists Tuesday night to fill a vacancy in Idaho House Legislative District 32…
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Idaho lawmakers call for freeze on $14M in childcare funds cmid national fraud concerns
Two Idaho Republican lawmakers are calling on the federal government to put a pause on the release of $14 million in childcare funding until the…
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Three hospitalized after early morning crash in Twin Falls County
Three men were rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash along Kimberly Road in Twin Falls County. The crash is under…
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“Hit the Ground Running”: Idaho Falls leaders gather to discuss city’s future
Local leaders and members of the Idaho Falls community gathered this afternoon, Jan. 6, to talk about upcoming plans for the city.
While there,…
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First case of Measles confirmed in Eastern Idaho for 2026
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting a case of measles in a child in Eastern Idaho. The child is a resident of Madison County who was…
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Wyoming Governor seeks rehearing after State Supreme Court strikes down 2023 Abortion Bans
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is calling for an immediate rehearing and a constitutional amendment after the state Supreme Court struck down two 2023…
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State Leaders and farmers to connect at upcoming Idaho Agriculture Day
Next week, the Idaho State Capitol will showcase one of the Gem State’s most important industries, as the Idaho State Department of Agriculture hosts…
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Girl injured in NYE fireworks display receives heartwarming hairdo
Isabella, the girl injured during the New Year’s fireworks display in downtown Boise, has a fresh new hairdo thanks to her aunt and the generosity of…
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Twin Falls boy struck by tree still recovering in Boise
The holidays have been tough for the French family out of Twin Falls County. You may remember that about three weeks ago, on Dec. 17, a strong…
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Utah man hospitalized after being run over, dragged by truck following robbery Friday
A Utah County man is in the hospital after being run over and dragged down the street by a truck on Friday as he attempted to confront two alleged…
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Idaho to receive almost $1 billion in Rural Healthcare Transformation Program
Idaho is set to receive an infusion of close to $1 billion from the federal government to support rural health care statewide.
The “One Big…
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New felony drug charges filed against suspect in fatal Pocatello DUI crash
A Chubbuck man already facing charges for a fatal DUI crash that killed 29-year-old Lena Phelps of Pocatello last month is now facing additional…
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Laser Tag takes over the Museum of Idaho
Heads up, Idaho Falls! Starting this month, laser tag is back at the Museum of Idaho on an extended basis.
In the past, laser tag at the museum has…
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Local Venezuelan reacts to seizure of Maduro
“They have tortured, imprisoned, and killed many people… He’s also not the legitimate president of Venezuela.”
One local Venezuelan comments on…
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82-year-old driver killed in rollover crash into Salmon River
An 82-year-old Salmon man is dead after a rollover crash along the icy roads on US 93 in Lemhi County on Monday.
According to the Idaho State…
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Snowmobiler rescued after crash at Togwotee Pass
A 42-year-old snowmobiler is recovering this week following a high-stakes backcountry rescue on Friday, Jan. 2.
At 11:40 a.m., Teton County Dispatch…
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158 Idaho Schools awarded USDA grants for fresh fruit and vegetable program
Students at 158 schools across Idaho will have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetable options at no cost to the…
Continue Reading GoFundMe for young girl injured at Boise Potato Drop surpasses $26,000
Donations are rapidly pouring in for the family of a young girl who was seriously injured during the annual Boise Potato Drop New Year’s celebration.…
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Light the World giving campaign concludes with over 35,000 local visitors & 32,000 donated items
As the holiday lights dim and the new year begins, the Light the World Giving Machines have officially concluded their annual mission of charity.…
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Idaho AG reaches settlement with Right Now Heating & Cooling over business practices
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Friday, Dec. 2nd, that his office has reached a formal settlement with Right Now Heating, Cooling,…
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ITD to Host Open House in Soda Springs for US-30 Construction Project
SODA SPRINGS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Transportation Department will host an open house meeting Monday in Soda Springs to share plans for a major…
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Multiple Vehicle Crash delays traffic near Victor
Investigators say a car traveling south was driving too fast for winter conditions and attempted to pass another vehicle. That move triggered a…
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The US has captured Venezuelan leader Maduro. Here’s what to know
By Stefano Pozzebon, Simone McCarthy, Adam Cancryn, CNN Caracas (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the US will “run”…
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Talk of the town: Water tower to come down
The red, white and blue Idaho Falls Water Tower has dominated the skyline for…
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Wrapping up: Last chance to see ‘Mummies’ at Museum of Idaho
The mummies of the world exhibit is wrapping up this weekend after an exhilarating run at the Museum of…
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Man allegedly bites deputy after DUI crash
A man is facing two felony counts of battery on an officer after deputies say he became violent with first responders following a suspected drunk…
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Wyoming snowmobiler killed in accident
An Afton man was killed following a snowmobile accident. The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office said a call for help came in around 5 p.m. on New Year’s…
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Man hit by car while walking along Pocatello road
Pocatello Police said the man was hit while walking along West Quinn Road and Sunny Brook Drive around 5:30 p.m. January 1, 2026.…
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As Peak Season Nears, Idaho Faces Early Flu Surge.
The CDC’s latest surveillance map places Idaho among the states with elevated case numbers. Local reports of flu activity are increasing, driven…
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Wet, slushy weather kicks off the 2026 New Year’s Celebrations
Welcome to 2026! For New Year’s Day, we’ll continue to see scattered snow and rain showers throughout the day. This comes after a dry, cooler end to…
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Welcome, Poppy! Local family celebrates new year’s day birth at EIRMC
Local news 8 is excited to welcome the first baby born in 2026 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…
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Ready to change? Local trainers share the key to keeping your new year’s fitness goals
It’s a new day, a new year, and a new you. That’s the mindset for a lot of people this time of year. When picking a New Year’s resolution, many…
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Slick ‘n slide: Idaho Falls Snow Park opens for New Year
Snow tubers fly down steep slopes, catch air on a massive jump and slide into the New Year at the Idaho Falls Snow Park’s grand…
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‘An irresistible force for righteousness’: President Jeffrey R. Holland’s funeral
“His unique gifts for friendship, intellect, language, and mirth disarmed and drew in virtually anyone who came within his orbit,” said his son Elder…
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Funding restored for Idaho’s community schools
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that the federal grant program supporting essential staff in Idaho’s community schools will…
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Kelly Canyon creates winter wonderland amid unseasonably warm weather
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort near Ririe is working hard to make their own…
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Rigby man celebrates on winning $1M raffle
Long time lottery player and sixth generation Idahoan Sean Klingler, Rigby, claimed one of the $1,000,000 prizes from the popular Idaho Lottery game,…
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Demolition of old Idaho Falls water tower begins next week
Demolition of the old water tower is scheduled to begin Monday, Jan. 5. Activities next week will include crane/site setup, with tower removal…
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Intermountain Gas customers can expect rate increase next month
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Intermountain Gas customers will see a rate increase in their next monthly bill. The Idaho Public Utilities Commission approved…
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New Year’s Eve events around the area and firework safety reminders
This New Year’s Eve, Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming are full of fun celebrations to welcome 2026. There are several ways to be involved in the…
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New Year, New Laws
Idaho will be ringing in the new year with eight new laws on the books on January…
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ISP searching for pickup involved in hit-and-run crash
Idaho State Police are looking for help in identifying the driver of a pickup involved in a hit-and-run crash that occurred on December 16.…
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Winning $1M Raffle tickets sold in Jefferson, Kootenai counties
Check your Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle tickets Jefferson and Kootenai Counties! One lucky player in Jefferson County and another in Kootenai County…
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Eastern Idaho Public Health donates drug incinerator to Bonneville Sheriff’s office
Local officials are hoping people can feel confident that any unused prescriptions collected at take-back events will be destroyed safely and…
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Fire destroys garage in Pocatello home
A garage fire caused extensive damage to a home late Monday night in Pocatello.…
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Stable conditions of sunny skies and low winds remain through midweek
We continue to observe dry northwest winds as we wrap up the final days of 2025. A high-pressure ridge will remain in control through the middle of…
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Homeowner responds after allegation of punching firefighter
Swan Valley Fire was called to a trailer house fire Monday afternoon where they found flames coming from a bedroom window.…
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Idaho’s unseasonably warm winter wakes up spring bulbs; What you should do
Idaho grass and plants normally lay dorment under the snow in the winter. However, this warm weather is causing some confusion, even for our…
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Driver arrested for DUI after woman dies in Pocatello accident
A Chubbuck man is facing an aggravated DUI charge after a woman died in a crash Saturday…
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The Idaho Lottery’s 19th annual $1,000,000 Raffle sold out all 500,000 tickets in just 52 days, marking the 11th time the game has sold out before…
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No snow, less sales, Idaho Falls outdoor shop feels the pinch of light winter
This has been an unusual Idaho winter, and many local shops depend on snow to keep…
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Ammon’s annual Christmas tree bonfire set for Jan. 17
The city of Ammon will once again hold its annual Christmas Tree Bonfire on Saturday, Jan. 17.…
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Power County sheriff’s office searching for missing Montana man
Power County Sheriff’s office said agencies have pinged Kee Ray Begay’s phone and it showed it to be on I-86 around milepost 28 near Massacre Rocks…
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Over 2,800 pounds of ground beef recalled for E.coli contamination
An Idaho meat processing company is recalling about 2,855 pounds of ground beef for possible E.coli contamination.…
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Funeral services for Jeffrey R. Holland set for Wednesday, December 31
President Jeffrey R. Holland, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, died Saturday…
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Crash on I-15 Sends One to Hospital
A 2016 Chevrolet Traverse was traveling north on I15. A 2022 Ford F150 was traveling south on I15. The driver of the Chevrolet, a 32-year-old man…
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3 injured after gunman opens fire on sheriff’s office in Idaho before being fatally shot in standoff, officials say
A shooter armed with several guns opened fire in the lobby of an Idaho sheriff’s office and the street outside Friday, injuring three people before…
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SWAT responding to active shooter situation in Northern Idaho
Authorities in northern Idaho are responding to an active shooter at the Shoshone County Courthouse in Wallace, Idaho.
Preliminary details are still…
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Wet wintry mixes creating Winter Storm warnings and possibility of valley snow
As we approach “Part 2” of the winter storm systems today and Saturday, temperatures across the region will drop, and snow levels will rise in the…
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Vehicle crash near Sandcreek Golf Course triggers power outages; Repairs ongoing
Several local businesses in Idaho Falls and Ammon are experiencing power outages after a car collided with a pole near Sandcreek Golf Course,…
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Space heater spikes fire risk: IFFD shares essential tips to prevent winter house fires
As temperatures plunge across Eastern Idaho, locals are looking for any way to stay warm. However, the Idaho Falls Fire Department is issuing a stern…
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“Buying, not returning” Idaho Falls shoppers support small business day after Christmas
While the day after Christmas typically marks a nationwide wave of holiday returns, small businesses in downtown Idaho Falls are seeing more shoppers…
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How a backroad discovery led to the arrest of Melodee Buzzard’s mother in the child’s ‘calculated’ killing
As the December sun set over central Utah’s sandstone peaks, a couple ventured down a nondescript dirt road to snap photos against the backdrop of…
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Arizona man arrested in multi-state investigation for online enticement of minors
A 29-year-old Arizona man is in custody following a multi-state investigation into the inappropriate relationships with minors, including Idahoans,…
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Former Idaho Lawmaker Todd Achilles challenges Jim Risch for U.S. Senate Seat
Former Democratic legislator Todd Achilles has officially entered the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate as an Independent. Achilles, who recently…
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AAA and MADD Renew Push to Combat Impaired Driving Ahead of New Year’s Eve
Thousands of people lose their lives every year to impaired driving, a preventable crisis that has prompted a renewed safety push from AAA and…
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Car Buying Tips Driving into the New Year
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — It’s the “most wonderful time of the year,” especially for auto dealers, as exciting commercials featuring new cars…
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Local Shelters Combat Post-Holiday Pet Surrenders
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — “During the holidays, we do typically see an influx in adoptions, especially before Christmas. People are wanting to…
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LDS Apostle Jeffrey R. Holland hospitalized
President Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is currently hospitalized for treatment related to ongoing health complications,…
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Teton County firefighters save home after nearby truck erupts into flames in Victor
A Victor home narrowly avoided a major catastrophe Monday night, after a nearby pickup truck burst into flames.
Teton County Fire & Rescue was…
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Melodee Buzzard’s mother arrested in connection with 9-year-old’s killing after her body is found
The multi-state hunt for Melodee Buzzard, a missing 9-year-old California girl, came to a close when her remains were discovered in a rural area of…
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Madison County Man dies in hospital following Bonneville County deputy-involved shooting
A Madison County man has died following a shootout with law enforcement last week. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the man as…
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Dog missing for three months reunited with owner in ‘Christmas Miracle’
After several months missing, Tank the dog has been safely reunited with his owner, thanks to efforts by the community, Snake River Animal Shelter,…
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17th Street businesses reopen after excavator strikes gas line
A gas leak is causing road closures near the intersection of 17th and Hitt in Idaho Falls near Red Robin. Eastbound traffic is blocked from Ashment…
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Shelley family escapes “Fast and Furious” early morning trailer fire
A local family is picking up the pieces after their trailer home went up in flames in the early hours of Tuesday…
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Idaho Falls business ‘The Gun Shop’ hosts Santa photos
Santa traded reindeer for rifle racks this weekend, stopping by The Gun Shop in Idaho Falls to pose for photos with kids as part of a holiday event…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport long-term parking now full amid holiday travel rush
Due to increased holiday travel, the Long-Term Parking Lot at Idaho Falls Regional is now full and temporarily closed. Airport officials issued an…
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Idaho Falls announces 13 Christmas Tree drop-off locations through Jan. 31
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is helping residents wrap up the holiday season by offering convenient Christmas tree disposal options…
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41-Year-Old Canadian charged with felony child enticement of a child following undercover ICAC investigation
A Canadian truck driver is facing felony charges of enticing a child over the internet following an undercover sting operation by the Idaho Internet…
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Pocatello Sanitation announces holiday service schedule and tree recycling
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Services is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year as the Christmas and New Year’s holidays…
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Grand uncoupling: Idaho Falls christens new fire station
Sirens will soon be blaring from a brand-new fire station serving northeast Idaho…
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Teton Pass reopens ahead of schedule following 14-hour cleanup
The Idaho Transportation Department is working to help crews in Wyoming in the massive task of cleaning the Teton Pass following Monday morning’s…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department officially opens Fire Station 6 on North side
“The opening of Fire Station 6 represents a critical investment in the safety and well-being of our growing community,” said Interim Fire Chief…
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Backcountry skier hospitalized after Teton Pass avalanche
Emergency crews responded to a life-threatening avalanche on Teton Pass Saturday afternoon after a Jackson Hole skier was fully buried on the popular…
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District 32’s search begins for new Representative following Wendy Horman’s resignation
Following Representative Wendy Horman’s resignation from the Idaho House of Representatives, Legislative District 32 leadership is taking steps to…
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Quadruple murder suspect, Benjamin Roy Naylor, pleads guilty, avoids death penalty
The man accused of killing four people across two southern Idaho counties has accepted a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty, the Cassia County…
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IFPD: Man fatally shot after lunging for knife during domestic call
An Idaho Falls man was killed early Monday morning in an officer-involved shooting after he allegedly lunged at police with a knife during a domestic…
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Idaho Falls Man Hopes To Win Lego Contest
David McClellan of Idaho Falls hopes he’ll see his LEGO design turned into an actual set sold in stores.
Lego runs an online contest, and after…
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ISP Dispatchers receive Distinguished Achievement Awards for role in kidnapping descue
Two Idaho State Police Regional Communications Officers are being recognized for their pivotal role in rescuing a kidnapped woman and capturing a…
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Avalanche warning in effect for Island Park, West Yellowstone
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued an avalanche warning for Island Park, West Yellowstone, and nearby…
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United in Light: How Idaho’s Jewish Community is Finding Warmth in Hanukkahs glow
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — As the eighth and final night of Hanukkah arrives, families across Idaho light their menorahs, celebrating a miracle of…
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Camp Hayden Donates Gifts to Families in Need this Holiday Season
Volunteers at Camp Hayden hosted their annual Grinch and Santa event tonight to provide gifts for children and families in need in the community.…
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Last-Minute Shoppers Enjoy Pocatello Winter Markets
On the weekend before Christmas, there are still chances to get a homemade, special gift for your loved ones. Pocatello hosted two different winter…
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Idaho State University Celebrates Winter Class of 2025 at Commencement Ceremony
The semester just wrapped up at ISU and for some, that meant the end of their college education. The ICCU Dome was packed this morning with loved…
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