The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 6, to share information and gather community input about plans to improve U.S. Highway 91 between Siphon Road and Reservation Road to address increased growth.
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For 16 years, the roar of the crowd, the pounding of the feet, and the thud of athletes landing in the sand have been the soundtrack to Debbie Thompson’s favorite time of the year. Her unwavering dedication to the Simplot Games in Pocatello is what makes her this week’s Community All Star.
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Citizens are encouraged to call 911 if water comes into their homes, structures, or businesses so they can get sand bags.
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Forbush says they will resell or reuse the items that still function or need a minor repairs. The rest of the items will be dismantled and separated into parts.
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“Just watching the artist and their pens, how they move their needles and their judgment of character and just their visions that display,” Montoya told Local News 8. “Because it starts out this way and it finishes this way.”
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The City of Idaho Falls has sent out a traffic alert for area drivers. Traffic will intermittently be impacted on a section of 17th Street on Sunday, Feb. 23, as contractors install girders for the new Emerson Bridge.
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The Bonneville County Coroner has identified the victim of the helicopter crash near the Ririe Reservoir Thursday evening as Alt Tech CEO Bradford Brown (59) out of Alpine, Utah.
The other passenger in the crash has not been identified at this time. According to emergency responders, the surviving passenger has been transported to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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Stephanie Grisham’s lawyer argued the terms of her confinement are cruel and unusual, and the jail is causing her to have increased mental health issues.
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Gabby Petito’s parents sit down with “GMA3” co-anchor Eva Pilgrim in an all-new episode of “20/20,” FRIDAY, FEB. 21 8 p.m. MST, on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
Before the broadcast, Eva Pilgrim met with Local News 8’s Maggie Tolleson to discuss what their team has learned through their talks with Petito’s parents.
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Idaho physicians are warning of the potentially devastating impacts of a bill currently in the Idaho House looking to discontinue WWAMI. WWAMI stands for Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho – according to health experts, the 53-year-old University of Washington-based regional program serves as the main medical education program for five states.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The 45th annual Simplot Games started their second day of track and field events with the ‘Dick Fosbury Breakfast’ at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building on Friday morning. The breakfast featured four former Olympians–including keynote speaker and two-time discus gold medalist Valarie Allman, who shared her experiences in the Tokyo
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Local law enforcement and Fire crews are responding to a Helicopter crash near the Ririe reservoir, power lines downed by the crash are allegedly on the reservoir ice.
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Introduced by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-District 3, House Bill 138 would place 11 additional requirements or policy changes to Medicaid, a federal and state program that assists in covering medical costs for people with lower income and resources.
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“We’ve got so much stuff with science we can be doing that’s hands on, that’s interactive, that schools don’t necessarily have the resources to do,” said Dr. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, chair of ISU’s Department of Geosciences. “It’s important for us to actually bring this to the schools, and we do that directly to them or events like this where they can come straight to us.”
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A BYUI Student from the south came to Idaho unprepared for the harsh lesson that there is a difference between cold and freezing.
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The Eastbound Interstate 80 Tunnel reopened to head-to-head traffic, Thursday, following the deadly multiple-vehicle crash in the westbound Green River Tunnel. Work continues in the westbound tunnel, including clean-up operations, assessments, and evaluations, so motorists are asked to drive cautiously and be aware of roadside workers and vehicles.
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A Rigby man is in jail on drug charges and not stopping for deputies.
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The recent snowfall resulted in more than two inches of snow, which qualifies as a snow event. Parking restrictions are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits until further notice.
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The Rexburg Police Department is at numerous accidents caused by slick roads.
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The Idaho Transportation Department reports a road closure on 511.idaho.gov due to a “multi-vehicle accident.”
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“Kali was a beautiful soul,” cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8. “This was one very, very tragic and unfortunate day in a life that was incredibly beautiful. And we want to make sure that people don’t lose sight of that.”
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In a striking victory for the Prosecution, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler ruled against attorneys for University of Idaho murder suspect, Bryan Kohberger, attempts to suppress and dismiss key evidence in the upcoming trial.
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Two people were rescued by four separate agencies after an off-road accident between Swan Valley and Victor.
Continue Reading The Senate has passed a bill to create a $50 million parental choice tax credit, which is now headed to the Governor’s office.
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Shelter managers say they have an abundance of dogs and cats looking for temporary and “fur-ever” homes. The shelter is trying to free up as much space as possible before ‘kitten season’ hits in the spring and volunteers are flooded with cats.
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U.S. Bank is closing numerous branches in the Gem State before June. Local News 8 has confirmed that several of the locations set to close are located in Eastern Idaho.
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Justin Smith, public information officer for ITD, said despite the lack of snow this winter, they have had a rash of accidents involving cars versus plows that have taken a toll on their ability to keep roads clear.
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“Yes, it’s a physical structure, but it’s also about building opportunities,” said Lori Barber, President of CEI. “At CEI, we build people, we build places, and we build opportunities. This building is a tangible representation of all of that – ceremony who we are and what we’re striving to accomplish.”
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“Every ICAC arrest makes our communities safer by taking these predators out of circulation,” said Attorney General Labrador. “I’m grateful for the hard work our ICAC Unit does to keep Idaho children safe from exploitation. The network of partnerships across the state makes it possible to take swift action in these critical situations.”
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“We’re throwing open our doors from 10 AM to 4 PM with FREE admission all day long,” write Art Museum staff. “But that’s not all — from 10 AM to 2 PM, we’ll be hosting a free, hands-on art project perfect for all ages and skill levels.”
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The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater (the Port) is adding another big ticket band to their lineup of summer concerts. Seven consecutive Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Group of the Year, Old Dominion, is set to perform at The Port in Pocatello, on August 8th.
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A graduate of the University of Utah, Zollinger has worked as Rexburg’s city attorney since 1993. City leadership has invited the Rexburg community to help celebrate his legacy at City Hall’s Council Chambers on February 19th at 1:00 pm.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Ammon man for smoking marijuana with kids in the car.
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A local skier had been caught and injured by an avalanche in the Granite Canyon, outside the JHMR boundary. The avalanche carried her a few hundred feet down the slope and she crashed into a tree, according to Ski Patrol.
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“This last year and however many months has been a lot to take in and the last few days have been no exception,” Kali’s cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8 in an exclusive interview.
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According to Gallatin County Search and Rescue, the group located the injured snowmobiler, provided critical care, and quickly packaged the patient for transport to a waiting Hebgen Basin Rural Fire District ambulance. The patient was transported to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.
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“Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the community of Rawlins and the families, friends, and loved ones of all three of these individuals,” said WYDOT Director Darin Westby.
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The Bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Cornilles (R), in response to complaints he received from members of the public following an LGBTQ Pride event held in Nampa last fall.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little is renewing the state of Idaho’s support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, as the Governor signed Executive Order 2025-03, the Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act, Tuesday. “The State of Idaho proudly and unequivocally supports the efforts of President Donald Trump both to increase border security and
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Bannock County has already announced the summer concert series will include performances by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Currington, blues musician Joe Bonamassa, and co-headliners Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys.
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MLK Day and President’s Day are some of the busiest ski days of the year, according to Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Multiple protests took place across Southeast Idaho on Monday, the demonstrations part of protests from coast to coast protesting Trump Administration policies, Elon Musk, and Project 2025. Dozens of people from the Pocatello area met Monday morning at Caldwell Park to march to the Bannock County Court House. The demonstration was organized
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– A new indoor pickleball facility ‘Poky Pickleball’ opened its doors to sports fans on February 7. Poky Pickleball features five full-sized pickleball courts and a pro shop; all available in a temperature-controlled building for use through long local winters. “It’s Idaho, right? It’s cold, it’s snowy, it’s wet,” said Jared Huckstep, owner
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INKOM, Idaho (KIFI)– Preparations for a major bridge replacement project through the Inkom corridor will close a portion of Old Highway 91 starting Monday. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will replace the I-15 bridges over Old Highway 91, Rapid Creek Road, and the West Interchange. Highway 91 drivers will be detoured along Rapid Creek Road
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GREEN RIVER, Wyoming (KIFI) -The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is providing new information following the multiple-vehicle crash in the westbound Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80. Wyoming Highway Patrol has now completed on-scene data collection at the site of the tunnel crash. Troopers say they “do not expect there to be additional fatalities in
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UPDATE: Feb 12, 12:05 PM POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The teen runaway from Chubbuck, reported missing last week has been found. “14-year-old Angelina Reudter has been located and is no longer a juvenile runaway,” wrote Chubbuck PD in a Facebook Post. “Thank you.” ORIGINAL: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho drivers are not feeling the love when they stop to gas up, according to recent data. Today’s average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Gem State is $3.22, three cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 22 cents more
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport staff are asking for public input to discuss the airport’s future as part of their ongoing Master Plan.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will co-headline for the first time during their U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour. The tour includes a stop at The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphiteahtre) in Pocatello on Friday, August 1. “We are so fired up to spend the summer with
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They shared their gratitude to God and the community who helped make this new building possible.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Two men are in custody after an early morning beer theft Sunday morning. Idaho Falls Police continue to search the greater area for two suspected accomplices. Before 5:30 a.m., Idaho Falls dispatch received a burglary report at KJ’s on Broadway. The store clerk reported a small group of people had
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The annual concert featured performances by Aisha de Haas and Nova Payton, accompanied by the Idaho Falls Symphony.
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The protesters say the policies dismantle programs that support both working-class and middle-class citizens and funnel millions of dollars to billionaires.
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A deadly accident involving multiple vehicles is being reported in Wyoming on westbound I-80 at milepost 90.2 inside the Green River Tunnel.
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Mike Richards, owner of Love at First Bite Mercantile, says their Valentine’s Day sales are up 25% from last year.
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he Idaho Falls animal shelter has the purr-fect Valentine’s Day treat for families, couples, and singles.
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The expo features several vendors and workshops on fishing, tying, casting, and more.
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The Pocatello Street Services Department has worked since the early hours on Wednesday to prepare for Thursday’s winter storm and the possibility of more snow over the weekend.
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The local chapter of the Red Cross is asking people to get out and donate blood this winter as bad weather, seasonal sickness, and wildfires in California have caused major blood shortages in the East Idaho area.
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The Mountain America Center said the Harlem Globetrotters have rescheduled their postponed game for Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m.
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s office is warning people about a fake arrest warrant being sent to people in the county. They said the new scam looks like an arrest warrant coming from the Superior Court of Idaho.
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The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the open house celebration for the Salt Lake Temple will be from April to October 2027.
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This Valentine’s Day Fred Meyer has a variety of options whether looking to send some love to your significant other, a friend or just yourself.
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Salon H. Davis offers some options for pampering yourself with hair products to help make your Valentine’s Day special.
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The following schools and districts have announced closures on February 14 for harsh weather conditions.
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WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY: WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected, including periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches will be common, with closer to 12 inches across the INL, Craters of the Moon, and Shoshone Lava Beds. Lower amounts possible closer to I-84 and
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The Fort Hall Police Department (FHPD) received a call on February 13 at 4:04 p.m. of a train and car accident at Sheepskin and Treaty Highway.
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UPDATE: FRI Feb 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – The Kali Best family sent Local New 8 a statement regarding Jeremy Best guilty plea. It said: “Yesterday marked an important step toward justice for Kali, Zeke and Frey. With the guilty plea, we can finally start to move forward without the weight of court proceedings hanging
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YouTube TV announced they have agreed to a short-term extension with Paramount.
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JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – Drivers traveling to or from Jackson, Wyoming, may need to plan an alternate route. The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has scheduled a closure of Hoback Canyon for Friday, February 14 at 3:00 AM for avalanche control. Reduced visibility, winter driving conditions, and increasing avalanche hazards may force an earlier closure,
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Earlier this winter, personnel from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and Trout Unlimited worked together to transport 891 green suckers from a shallow pool at Oxbow Bend along the Snake River.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Major flu outbreaks are sweeping through Idaho Falls, this week a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu or RSV forced the closure of several schools. Representatives from Southeastern Idaho Public Health say it has been a quiet year for influenza cases in the state until recently. With more people getting sick
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Tomorrow is the big day for love and romance and local restaurants are preparing.
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MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI) – The University of Idaho has become the first and only Idaho university to earn an R1 designation under the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. “The classification is the gold standard for research excellence, given to less than 4% of all U.S. higher education institutions,” writes the U of I administration. “It recognizes the university for ‘very
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new hymns to it’s collection of “Hymns – For Home and Church.”
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In recent years, more families are choosing to send their students to charter and private schools over traditional, public schools–with charter school enrollment increasing by nearly 12% in the past four years across the country.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip gloss called “Kiss of French. ” It’s made of real Idaho potatoes, and IPC says “the lipstick invites you to embrace the seductive allure of french fries.” The IPC is hosting an Instagram giveaway to
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Mackay School District #182 is cancelling classes for Thursday, February 13 due to the extreme cold and electrical and heating problems.
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Joann, the fabrics and crafts retailer, is closing more than half of its 800 stores in the coming months as it continues to navigate the bankruptcy process. So far, Idaho Falls and Pocatello stores are not listed to close.
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One man was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash happened by Yellowstone Bear World on US HWY 20.
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Caroline Young, Executive Director at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, is a shining example of how care and compassion are making a difference in elders’ lives.
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Bannock County will start their annual open house tour to spread the word about the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program starting February 25.
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Jefferson School District 251 announced a new Field House will be built for Rigby High School. thanks to a generous donation from the Broulim family.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Troy McNett, 58, of Ammon who has been reported missing since Monday.
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BYRON, Wyoming (KIFI) — A small-town mother shot her four daughters in the head. Monday afternoon, Tranyelle Harshman called 911 and told dispatch where they could find each of the girls’ bodies. She then said she was going to shoot herself. When Wyoming police arrived, the woman and two of the daughters were still alive. By Tuesday
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Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults migrants on immigration rights.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The National Weather Service has issued an extreme cold warning for the Upper Snake River Plain due to potentially dangerous windchills for the overnight and early morning hours. The following schools and districts have announced delays and/or closures Wednesday in response. Monticello Montessori Charter School – 2 hour delay Mackay
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BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Butte County schools have canceled classes for the next week, due to the high number of flu cases. The Butte County School District sent out the “urgent message” to parents through a Facebook post, Tuesday afternoon. According to the post, 28% of the student body is out with an illness.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – A Rexburg man is now in custody after DNA evidence linked him to a burglary at a local fast-food restaurant late last month. The name of the man has not been released at this time. “We are grateful to everyone that assisted our outstanding detectives over the course of this investigation,”
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UPDATE: 3:56 pm, February 11 FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – The missing 13-year-old from Fremont County has been found. “Hayden has been found safe. Thank you all for your assistance,” Fremont County deputies wrote on their Facebook page. FREMONT, Idaho (KIFI) – Fremont County sheriff’s deputies are searching for a missing 13-year-old, Hayden Voshell. Sheriff’s deputies
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Former Boise State Quarterback and Philadelphia Eagle offensive coordinator has agreed to a deal to become the next head coach for the New Orleans Saints.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An Irwin man has been after allegedly assaulting his female roommate. 32-year-old Jorge Alberto Mendoza Minero has been booked into the Bonneville County jail on multiple felony charges including aggravated assault. Bonneville County sheriff’s deputies received domestic disturbance call from an RV park off the Swan Valley highway in Irwin just
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The Pocatello Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force to promote online safety during ‘Safer Internet Day’ on February 11.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bonneville County sheriff’s office are searching for 45-year-old walkaway Jeremey Don Colwell. Colwell was due back to the jail Sunday afternoon but failed to return from his work release. Colewell has been in custody at the jail since December has been in custody since mid December on Misdemeanor Warrants,
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District Judge Michael Whyte sentenced Bent to 30 years determinant to life indeterminant on Monday.
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In Idaho, over 40% of K-3 students are not reading at their grade level.
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“We want [media sources] to feel confident that if they go to the media, that they are protected as a source, if they want to remain confidential.”
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JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were recently in Teton county, Wyoming, to make 17 arrests, according to a report by Jackson Hole Community Radio. Local News 8 has been unable to confirm if any of those arrests were carried out. However it has been confirmed that Teton County Sheriff Matt
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mud Lake has finally been rebuilt after the fire of the summer of 2021. The congregation leadership has invited the south-east Idaho community to a Sunday open-house to celebrate. “We’ve had support from several communities throughout Idaho who have reached out, donated, and prayed,” Parish
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Excitement was in the air over the weekend at the Fifth District Cheer Competition. In first place and qualifying for state, Pocatello High School.
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