Biscuit Basin will remain closed for the rest of Yellowstone’s summer season as a safety measure for visitors following Tuesday’s hyrothermal explosion.
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Studies show hunger in Idaho is not improving.
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Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
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The Idaho Farm Bureau and local 4H volunteers gathered in the Ammon Culver’s parking lot today to celebrate farmers by teaching local kids about the importance of agriculture.
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Idaho school districts and charter schools are now able to apply for additional funding to hire a School Resource Officer (SRO).
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A Rigby family came close to winning the grand prize on “The Quiz with Balls” game show which aired Tuesday night.
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Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for safety as basketball-sized rocks flew overhead has highlighted a little-known hazard that scientists hope to be able to predict someday. The hydrothermal explosion on Tuesday in Biscuit Basin caused no injuries as
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The Bench Lake Fire near Redfish Lake is 34 percent contained and the acreage remained at 2,595, according to fire officials Wednesday, July 24.
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Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Salt Lake City was formally awarded the 2034 Winter Olympics and Paralympics following a vote Wednesday by the International Olympic Committee in Paris, giving Utah its second Games after hosting in 2002. About a thousand sports fans gathered in downtown Salt Lake City at 3 a.m. local time
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Associated Press MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Lawyers for the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students are urging a judge to move his murder trial away from the county, arguing the intense media coverage and public interest in the case make it impossible for him to get a fair trial. “The prolific
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Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages and one yesterday. We have learned the reason behind the power outages.
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Smoke is a natural airway irritant, so a lot of smoke exposure can be harmful to anyone’s body.
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All of Idaho Democrat delegates will support Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee.
Continue Reading Video on Facebook shows an intense explosion at Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park Tuesday morning.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Will and Jodi Bozung of Rigby came into the Local News 8 studio to talk about their appearance on “The Quiz with Balls.” In each episode, two families compete against each other for a chance to win $100,000 or be pushed into a pool of water by a giant yellow
Continue Reading CNN By Evan Perez, Lauren Fox, Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand and Whitney Wild, CNN (CNN) — US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle has tendered her resignation amid scrutiny of security lapses related to the recent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, sources tell CNN. The move comes as lawmakers and an internal government watchdog move
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Idaho Falls, ID — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the 2000 block of North 31st East in Bonneville County Monday, 7/22. Around 2:59 a.m., a caller told 911 that something was on fire inside a home. The person was attempting to put out the fire while a dispatcher tried
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Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The MEGA brain exhibit came to Eastern Idaho Public Health on Monday. It’s a big inflatable brain you can walk through and learn about the human body’s most powerful organ. The exhibit shows the different effects harmful substances and addiction have on the brain. The brain doesn’t fully develop until
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The Idaho republican party is weighing in on President Joe Biden’s decision to bow out from this November’s race for the white house.
The President announced that decision Sunday afternoon. A few hours after the President’s announcement, the State GOP took to social media expressing concern over the way Biden endorsed his VP Kamala Harris.
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The Bench Lake Fire burning near Redfish Lake grew to 2,567 acres and is 13 percent contained, according to fire manager’s report issued Monday morning, July 22.
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A girl drowns while swimming along the east shore of Bear Lake
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On July 14, 2024, Pocatello Police were notified of some jelly beans that were handed out during the 4th of July Parade that possibly contained THC.
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Political scientist and writer David Adler shares his thoughts on President Biden’s historic decision.
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Local News 8 went to the Idaho Falls Greenbelt to gauge the reaction to President Joe Biden’s withdrawal as the Democratic nominee for president.
Continue Reading The Idaho Democratic Party released the following statement following President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the presidential race.
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A brushfire is burning in the Wolverine area in the foothills of Bingham County, east of Firth and Blackfoot.
Continue Reading CNN By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — Legal challenges to Democrats’ move to nominate a new presidential candidate in the wake of President Joe Biden’s unprecedented decision to drop out of the 2024 race stand little likelihood of success, election law experts told CNN. Donald Trump allies have discussed the legal implications of removing Biden
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WASHINGTON D.C. – President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection.
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A world record attempt for the largest non-tournament Roundnet gathering fell just short Thursday evening.
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BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A Friday evening thunderstorm knocked out power and downed trees in Blackfoot and portions of the county. The National Weather Service in Pocatello reports a thunderstorm just before 6 P.M., produced winds strong enough to snap several power poles near Taber. The Thunderstorm then moved over the city
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A former Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of crimes.”
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Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.
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The Bench Lake Fire near Stanley is 8 percent contained and has burned 2,037 acres, according to fire managers Friday morning. That’s an increase of 187 acres from Thursday.
Continue Reading West Nile has been detected on the Fort Hall Reservation in the Fort Hall Bottoms near the Buffalo Corral area off of Sheepskin Road.
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East Idaho Roundnet players came just shy of setting a world record Thursday evening.
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WYDOT says construction will start in early August to make a permanent fix.
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July and August mark the height of wildfire season for Eastern Idaho, according to the western fire chiefs association. With that in mind, the Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon is encouraging families to take steps now to keep themselves safe.
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Idaho Falls, ID – One person is seriously injured after a motorcycle accident on Broadway Avenue. Officers responded at 5:45 pm on Thursday 7/16. The motorcycle was headed westbound on Broadway when a Mustang entering Broadway from Hansen hit the motorcycle. The cyclist was significantly injured and was taken to a local hospital by ambulance.
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Pocatello, ID- Starting Wednesday July 17, the north-to-west ramp of the System Interchange at Pocatello will be periodically closed to allow for girder placement for a new bridge. Girders are horizontal steel beams designed to support the bridge deck. As the beams are placed over the northbound to westbound ramp it is necessary to close the roadway
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A meeting bringing lawmakers, farmers, community leaders, business men and women, and the public together to talk about water curtailment.
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Tuesday is the last day of Prime Day with Amazon, and soon, millions of packages will be delivered to porches across the country. That means thieves will be on the lookout, and package theft could increase by 40 percent.
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The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in Standley
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Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in prison.
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An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.
Continue Reading A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon.
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A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.
Continue Reading CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — With Donald Trump’s choice to make JD Vance his running mate, he adds to the ticket an author and senator once known as a “Trump whisperer” for his understanding of the former president’s voter base. The onetime “Never Trump” Republican, Vance, 39, shot to fame over his 2016
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The Bench Lake Fire south of Stanley has grown to 738 acres, fire crews reported Monday.
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A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday morning.
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North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone Highway.
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Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.
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I-15 was closed for several hours after a semi caught fire near the Hells Half Acre Rest Area Sunday night.
Continue Reading Local News 8 reached out to the Idaho Democrat Party for comment on the assassination attempt on former President Trump. They sent us this statement.
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Pocatello residents spoke out on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump Saturday.
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The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is fresh on the minds of people in east Idaho.
Continue Reading State government leaders continue to release statements in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Trump.
Continue Reading President Biden is laying out a series of steps he is taking in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania Saturday.
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Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign, while President Joe Biden implored Americans to “cool it down” in the final stretch and “resolve our differences at the ballot box.” The opponents’
Continue Reading By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty, an actress who starred on the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” and documented her nine-year battle with breast cancer, has died, according to her longtime publicist. She was 53. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of
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The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
Continue Reading By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania. Blood could be seen on his face as he was carried away by Secret Service. Get live updates on the breaking news. Multiple presidents and former
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Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
Continue Reading CNN By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage. Audio reveals how the chaotic scene played out from the view
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The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on Friday.
Continue Reading CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting spirit, has died, according to his longtime publicist Tom Estey. Estey said Simmons died early on Saturday morning. He had celebrated his 76th birthday the day before. “We lost an Angel today
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The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and campgrounds in the complex and a small buffer area around the complex.
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The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon.
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Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.
The northbound lanes are blocked.
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A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July 11.
Continue Reading Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National Forest survived and was able to hike to a waiting ambulance, officials said. “Our pilot was on board and survived, and an investigation is underway,” U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Angela
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Due to delays in the construction review process with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Center Street Underpass project has been paused. The underpass will be reopened later this summer until work is able to resume.
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If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature normalizes.
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Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi Elbe.
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The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’
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A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An active heat advisory is making it even more important to know the tell-tale signs of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. According to Physician Assistant Corbin Bunnage at Sterling Urgent Care, the body’s sodium level will drop due to sweating when out in the heat for long periods
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More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.
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Photo Credit: Ashley Chilcutt AMMON , Idaho (KIFI) — The Tiki Hut is located at the Ammon pool in McCowin Park. Owner Tami Barber has been running the business for 15 years, but this is her fourth year by the pool. With the most recent heat wave, she’s noticed more customers looking for a frozen
Continue Reading CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho – UPDATE: 10:41 P.M. The Forest Service says a helicopter incident happened during the initial attack of the Bench Lake Fire Thursday evening on the Sawtooth National Forest. Crews are on the scene and looking into what happened. The Forest Service says additional information about what happened with the helicopter will be
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Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even decades.
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Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without shelters.
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The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the building process, alleging the businesses recklessly cut corners and used inappropriate materials for the build.
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“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for you.”
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Effective immediately, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has launched a Cooling Center during the area’s heatwave at their Pocatello location at 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive.
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Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get involved in STEM activities, even during the summer.
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July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial volunteer group “Justice for Baby Deorr” the day marks “another year without answers.”
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The body of a Nampa woman who was reported missing for over a month was found in a car crash in Grand Teton National Park.
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The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.
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Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.
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The former home and property of Chad Daybell house has a pending sale according to the real estate agent’s website.
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Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat wave.
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The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on South Holmes Avenue between East 9th Street and East 10th Street beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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In Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Shangri-La in the Tetons, you need silly money to be taken seriously.
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AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday that includes laying off about 10% of its workforce. The company behind QuickBooks and TurboTax said it was laying off 1,800 employees, but that it expects to hire at least that many in fiscal 2025 as
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In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,
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A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a place to call home.
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With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your help.
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