Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts dinner for bus group that missed inside of Trump rally venue
Before the presidential debate Tuesday evening, Newstalk 107.9 FM hosted a special dinner for a special…
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Newstalk 107.9 FM hosts presidential debate watch party
107.9 FM holds presidential debate watch party at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls Tuesday…
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Beware of the pest problems you can’t see
“The reality is clear: don’t underestimate pests, because the health risks they pose are very…
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Kohberger case likely won’t move to eastern Idaho
After a Latah County Judge approved a change of venue for Bryan Kohberger’s case, questions are swirling as to where he will be…
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Idaho awarded $21 million for hydroelectric projects
Idaho is getting $21-million for 14 of its hydroelectric projects across the…
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Meppen Canal Trail opens
The multi-use trail enhances the city of Idaho Falls’ expansive trail…
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Overpass repairs to close I-15 Northbound Tuesday night to Wednesday morning near Woodville
Beginning tomorrow night at 10 p.m., the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 will be closed underneath the Woodville Overpass so crews can replace a…
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September 14th proclaimed ‘Missing Persons Day’
“Idaho Missing Person Day isn’t just about Amber. It’s about all the hundreds of people who are…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department to dedicate new 9-11 Memorial, Tunnel of Towers exhibit to set up at The Waterfront
People are invited to join the Idaho Falls Fire Department when they hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11…
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Hillcrest High opens Westmark Stadium Friday night
Hillcrest High School is set to play its first high school game on their own turf on Friday night.…
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Sunnyside Elementary in Idaho Falls closed due to air conditioner malfunction
Idaho Falls School District 91 Superintendent Karla LaOrange says school is canceled for Sunnyside Elementary Friday due to smoke from an air…
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A volunteer had a face-to-face encounter with a lioness at the Idaho Falls Zoo
In an exclusive special report, Todd Kunz investigated an incident involving Kimani the lioness at the Idaho Falls Zoo that happened in early…
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Delta to provide a larger jet for flights between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport announced Thursday Delta Airlines will soon be using a larger aircraft to fly between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake…
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INL holds ribbon cutting for new Sample Preparation Lab
The lab will make testing go faster so the United States’ nuclear reactors can last longer, and be more…
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Hallway ceiling falls at Idaho Falls High School
The ceiling section fell on Friday while students were in class, so it didn’t fall on…
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Anheuser-Busch is hosting the Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb
In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of our local first responders who protect and serve our community,…
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Fatal officer-involved shooting following a pursuit
onneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in a shooting early this morning while attempting to stop an erratic…
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Burn ban in Bonneville County over Labor Day weekend
 If you plan to do some camping this Labor Day weekend in the Idaho Falls area, be sure to pack something warm for the chilly night.…
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Local news icons honored for their years in broadcasting
On Friday, the Idaho History of Broadcasting Foundation honored Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas for their service to the community at a luncheon in…
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Suspicious package temporarily evacuates INL building
Idaho National Laboratory’s Engineering Research Office Building was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a reported suspicious…
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Police investigate crash on Fremont Avenue in Idaho Falls
A serious car crash blocked Fremont Avenue under the US 20 overpass for several hours early Thursday…
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Hunters encouraged to be “Bear Aware” this fall
Bear activity has increased this year, so it’s important to take the precautions needed to avoid bear…
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Crispy Cones plans to open store on Hitt Road in Idaho Falls
Crispy Cones announced it will be opening a store in Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho Falls K9 officer suddenly passes away
A K9 officer for the Idaho Falls Police Department has died. The department announced the death on Facebook Tuesday. …
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YMCA to open new learning center to help parents of 1 to 5 year olds
Idaho Falls YMCA is opening a new learning center on the ISU campus in Idaho Falls. Donovan Stokes stopped by the studio to explain what the new…
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“No, Bonneville County is not a sanctuary city” – ICE mixup melts on closer inspection
Misguided rumors are circulating online that three Idaho counties, including Bonneville County, are sanctuaries for illegal…
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Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy Part 2
Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.…
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Local law enforcement stepping up to combat drunk driving this holiday weekend
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that it is still important to be safe and sober while…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Work on traffic signal to be done on Yellowstone at Cliff Street
Idaho Falls city crews will be working on installing pedestrian traffic signal buttons and poles at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Cliff…
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18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon
An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …
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Sunnyside Road closed to remove railroad tracks
The roads are expected to open again on Friday, Aug.…
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Funding changes in Idaho schools – “Keep kids in the classroom”
Eastern Idaho is heading back to school, but this year funding has shifted from enrollment to attendance…
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More people are spending to maintain their cars rather than buying a new one
Almost 80% of consumers say they depend on someone else doing simple maintenance on their vehicle.…
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Air Idaho Rescue celebrates decade of saving lives in West YellowstoneÂ
Air Idaho Rescue is celebrating a decade of saving lives in the crown jewel of our nation’s park…
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Center Stage Theater announces their 2025 season
Center Stage Theatre has announced their 2025 season with Local News 8. They said next season is all about love and…
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Study: Idaho is 387 pet adoptions away from achieving no-kill
Best Friends says Idaho is seeing a 92.5% total save…
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White Pine Charter School holds ribbon cutting
White pine charter school in Ammon held its ribbon cutting the morning of Friday, August…
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High-speed car chase begins in Rigby and ends in Idaho Falls
The speeding car continued south through Idaho Falls and crashed on 65th South in Bonneville…
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Swan Valley family fundraiser donates $128,000 to Champs Heart
The Fleming family of Swan Valley donated $128,000 to the charity Wednesday…
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Idaho Lt. Governor speaks about water curtailment during Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Water curtailment was the main topic at an Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon…
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Idaho Falls breaks ground for new power plant
City officials broke ground Monday for a new power plant on Iona Road and Yellowstone Highway.…
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How has Chesbro Music Company endured 100+ years?
Chesbro music has been around for more than 100 years and just opened a newly-remodeled…
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Lance Broncho pleads guilty – Idaho Falls murder suspect accepts plea deal
Idaho Falls murder suspect Lance Broncho was back in court Monday, changing his plea to guilty in response to a plea agreement from the Bonneville…
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Bannock County Courthouse slated for significant improvements
These changes will provide more parking for patrons and make it safer to cross the…
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White Pine Charter School to open on time after flooding
Despite the flood of about a million gallons, the school is planned to open on…
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Plans in the works to prevent trucks from getting stuck at Northgate Mile Underpass
The structure was built for the railroad in the 1930s, so it was not built to today’s height…
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Dozens of kids turn out for Roaring Youth Jam
Adults and kids of all ages take part in the fun and sometimes messy…
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Ammon Mayor asks community to support near-drowning victim
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking for the community to come together in support of the teen who nearly drowned last weekend during Ammon…
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Police warn against phone scams impersonating deputies
A common scam comes from suspects posing as local law enforcement and making victims believe they have a warrant, missed jury duty, or owe some…
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Log truck gets stuck under Northgate Mile underpass
This is another truck of so many that keep getting stuck at this underpass since the beginning of the…
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Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out
Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law…
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Bow maintenance and preparation: Getting ready for hunting season
No matter what you take with you this hunting season, proper maintenance and preparation are…
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National Night out starts tonight at 5 in Tautphaus park
The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out on Tuesday night, August 6th.…
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Nominate a family in need for Roof Rescue’s free roofing initiative
Idaho Falls contractors at Roof Rescue are asking for your help to find four exceptional community members or families that deserve free…
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Two killed in motorcycle accident in Idaho Falls
Two people are dead following a crash in Idaho Falls early Sunday…
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Luke Bryan wears Spud Kings jersey at Idaho Falls concert
Luke Bryan performed in a sold-out crowd Thursday in Idaho Falls. During an encore performance, he came out wearing a Spud Kings jersey.…
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Local school supply drives help stock East Idaho students
The school year is getting closer, and organizations and businesses in East Idaho are busy collecting school supplies for students in…
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Idaho Falls water tower project to temporarily impact traffic
Drivers may want to avoid Park Avenue, where they are building the new water tower next week.…
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Bonneville County Fair began Thursday
The fair presents projects 4-H students have been working on for a long…
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CEI breaks ground for new tech building
“What a perfect way to leave a career here at College of Eastern…
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Boil Advisory lifted for Ucon
Ucon is under a boil advisory because of a loss of water pressure on…
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Burn ban issued for Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Commissioners issued a burn ban due to high temperatures and low moisture levels. The ban will remain in effect until…
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Development Workshop processes over 25,000 ducks for annual race
Each of the 25,000+ ducks is individually evaluated and processed by…
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How are wildfires named?
“We generally name them based off of the nearest geographical reference to the…
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Driver injured in rollover on US 20 west of Idaho Falls
A 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital from a crash on US 20 west of Idaho Falls on Tuesday, July 30.…
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Murder suspect faces death penalty
The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty…
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Farmers use tractors to show the Idaho Governor they need answers about water curtailment
East Idaho farmers are making a statement with Idaho Governor Brad Little by creating a tractor parade in Idaho…
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Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts
Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…
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Driftwood found on fire north of Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to an outside fire on Saturday, July 27, around 10:49…
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Woman injured in 2-vehicle collision in Ammon
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Sunnyside and Eagle Road injuring one man on Friday.…
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Grand Teton Mall celebrates 40th birthday
The Grand Teton Mall is hosting a week long party to commemorate 40 years since it first opened on August 1,…
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Shari’s restaurant shut down in Idaho Falls
Staff at Shari’s Restaurant were told this past Sunday that the restaurant would be permanently closing Wednesday night, July…
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Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School
A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.…
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Idaho Falls Police need help in identify suspect in burglary case
Police need your help in identifying a possible burglary suspect at D&L Cleaners in Idaho Falls.…
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“Thank a Farmer Day” celebrates local agriculture
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…
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Idaho Department of Education announces SRO grant opportunity
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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Rigby family wins money on TV game show
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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Why we see power outages in the heat of the day
Nearly 2,200 Rocky Mountain Power customers experienced another power outage Tuesday afternoon in the Ammon area, following two overnight outages…
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Staying healthy despite smoky air conditions
Smoke is a natural airway irritant, so a lot of smoke exposure can be harmful to anyone’s…
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Power restored for Ammon area
Some 2230 Rocky Mountain Power customers are without power this afternoon due to unknown reasons.…
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MEGA Brain Exhibit comes to EIPH
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…
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Former prosecuting attorney pleads guilty to distributing meth, fentanyl
A former Jefferson County prosecuting attorney has pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine…
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How security cameras help homeowners and police
“Just a doorbell camera can help a lot with certain types of…
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Bonneville County Detectives identify man found floating in Snake River
Deputies have identified the body found floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Monday.…
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Protecting your packages from porch pirates
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…
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Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges
Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in…
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A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …
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Unused railroad crossing being removed
North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone…
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Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?
If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…
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Rigby man killed in US 20 accident
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 non-profit responds to SCOTUS allowing bans on homeless encampments
Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without…
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Keeping kids safe while swimming this summer
“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for…
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Budweiser Clydesdales make a stop in Ammon
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Budweiser Clydesdales were in town. There was a constant crowd of onlookers at the Ammon Broulim’s Wednesday watching and…
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Remembering Deorr Kunz, 9 years without answers
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…
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How to help your home stay cooler in 100+ degree weather
Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat…
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Water repair to impact Holmes Ave. traffic Thursday night
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…
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Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year
The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…
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Keeping RV smoke and carbon monoxide detectors updated
You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your…
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WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks
The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…
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“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”
Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…
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