WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…
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New Idaho law imposes mandatory minimum sentence on fentanyl trafficking
This month, a new state law imposing mandatory minimum sentences for individuals caught possessing fentanyl takes…
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Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration
This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away
The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…
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Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer’s Island tours
The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.…
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Shooting suspect appears in court
Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…
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New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…
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2024 Independence Day Events
Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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State Ed Board approves amendment to University of Phoenix purchase agreement
The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the…
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Fireworks may have caused fire in Ammon Foothills
A vegetation fire was called in at about 10:24 PM Thursday, June 27, at 5032 E Powerhouse Dr.…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to handle county strays
The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.…
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Scoop Jam helps benefit those in need
Scoop Jam is happening this Saturday. This event benefits the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…
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Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…
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Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…
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INL hosts artificial intelligence and machine learning expo
INL hopes to use AI and ML to get new research insights and enhance the lab’s core research…
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“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert
“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…
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Young trees destroyed by vandals in Idaho Falls Park
Several vandalism incidents are being reported in parks around Bonneville…
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Idaho Falls hosts Pride Festival
The Idaho Falls community celebrated Pride Month in a big way this past…
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Vandals damage electrical boxes in Ammon park, halting late-night pickleball
Vandals have struck McCowan Park in Ammon, making nighttime lighting unavailable at the pickleball courts for…
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Motorcyclist injured in Thursday night crash in Idaho Falls
A motorcyclist is recovering from injuries in a motorcycle-car accident in Idaho Falls Thursday night.…
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IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment
Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…
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Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…
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Idaho Falls holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Wednesday saw the first-ever public Juneteenth celebration in Idaho Falls’s history. 
“If you know anything about African…
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Garage fire quickly extinguished after a passerby reports it
Firefighters were called to a garage fire at a home south of Ammon.…
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Floating on the river this summer? Here’s how to stay safe
“A lot of people think that they can out-swim the river, and that’s just not…
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Teachers to vote on tentative salary agreement Monday
The Idaho Falls Education Association (IFEA) has made a tentative agreement with the District Negotiations Team for the 2024–2025 school year.…
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Where you can celebrate Juneteenth in East Idaho
There are a couple of events taking place in our communities to celebrate the…
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Recreation Center to open with new gym floor
The gym floor is finished at the Idaho Falls Recreation center. Rady to play on Thursday, June 20.…
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Reed’s Dairy breaks ground for new production facility
Reed’s Dairy hosted a unique groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its new production…
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Learn how to protect your plants from frost
“If you have a pot or a hanging basket, you can always take those…
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Idaho Falls Airport conducts safety training
The Idaho Falls Airport conducted a safety drill on Saturday June 15. The drill allows emergency personnel to respond to the scenario of a…
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Elks Lodge honors Old Glory with flag retirement ceremony
Flag Day commemorates the United States’ adoption of the flag on June 14,…
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Fire damages farm shop south of Idaho Falls
A farm shop was destroyed by a fire Friday morning south of Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelters deal with “Kitten Season”
The Idaho Falls area is home to many feral and outdoor cats, and every year local shelters deal with litters of young kittens who need homes. They…
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Bonneville County Commissioners, Idaho Falls Chamber ask Governor to intervene in water curtailment
The Bonneville County Commissioners are asking the Governor to intervene and stop a potential economic disaster because of the curtailment order.…
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“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off
Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Bonneville County farmers and state representatives met at the Melaleuca Conference Center Wednesday morning to see what can be done about this…
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Idaho Falls construction updates, one ends as another begins
“We’ll work to update some of those…
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Teens scuba dive to learn about water rescues
A new generation of future law enforcers are learning about water…
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Young girls donate lemonade stand money to local animal shelter
The Snake River Animal shelter received three special visitors today, a group of 12-year-olds who have been raising money for the…
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Investigators rule cause of death for body found on Bonneville County farm
Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has concluded it’s investigation into the death of Cory Nichols.…
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3 Presidential finalist named for College of Eastern Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees has picked three finalists for its new president. …
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Business managers, community members voice concern over water curtailment order
Local farmers are saying they won’t survive the cut-off after the state issued the largest water curtailment in Idaho…
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Teens get law enforcement training
“It’s a great transition from our explorer post, doing this academy, into becoming an employee with…
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Election Results certified by Board of Canvassers
The Idaho Secretary of State and the Board of Canvassers will ratify the results of last month’s primary elections in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, June…
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Lightbulbs don’t spike electric bills; What does?
“It’s based on that consumption of electric…
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Summer free lunch programs kicked off Monday
There may be 104 days of summer vacation, but those first 30 days, can be hard on families as they transition from school provided lunches, into…
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Daybell sentenced: What now?
Now that Chad Daybell has been given the death sentence, what happens in the mean…
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Gun fired and altercations at Starlight Skating Saturday night
Two separate altercations and a gun fired at Starlight Skating in Idaho Falls Saturday night had police responding multiple times.…
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Cement truck tips over on US 20 near Idaho Falls
A cement truck tipped over on the off-ramp of US 20 at Holmes Ave. Friday afternoon.…
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Construction to begin on Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls
Crews will begin to work on the Pancheri Bridge on Monday, June 3. …
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Popular intersection to close next two weekends in Idaho Falls
Drivers need to be aware of a road closure this weekend in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls couple sentenced for distributing fentanyl, meth
An Idaho Falls couple were sentenced for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in eastern Idaho.…
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Museum of Idaho opening new flight and space travel exhibit
“You can design your own aircraft and then get an opportunity to fly it and see how it…
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Bonneville Deputies search for person who damaged election ballot box
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a hit and run accident that damaged an election ballot box.…
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BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls
Under the approved Plan of Operation, Burns Industries, LLC would develop the quarry on 204 acres of BLM-managed public land, with a total surface…
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Driver charged with DUI in crash killing 6 people
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney amends charges against a driver with DUI.…
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Coins on veterans’ headstones: What they mean
Each coin signifies a person’s relationship with the…
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Rodents ravage loved ones’ graves
“Would you want to come out and find your mother’s grave like…
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Local law enforcement holds unique show and tell with local elementary students
It was a different kind of show and tell at westside elementary school in Idaho Falls.…
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Moose on the loose caught on camera
A moose on the loose near Russ Freeman park in Idaho Falls. An Idaho Falls man saw the moose wandering through a neighborhood on the outskirts of the…
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Portneuf heart surgeons to host community seminar in Idaho Falls
Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute (PHVI) invites the community to attend a free seminar on the advances in heart and vascular medicine.…
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1,000 American flags honor fallen veterans at annual Field of Honor
Volunteers have posted 1,000 American flags for the Idaho Falls annual Field of Honor flag display every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.…
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The dome on the Idaho Falls Skycam gets replaced
A tool our meteorologists and forecasters use at Local News 8 got a much-needed upgrade. The dome of the sky cam on our antenna tower was replaced,…
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Idaho Falls veteran fears losing home, asks for compassion
An elderly veteran in danger of losing his house is asking for compassion as Memorial Day…
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Man arrested in crash that killed six in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police released more information Friday night on a deadly crash in Idaho Falls. It happened May 18, at…
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Idaho Falls Funland at the Zoo opening Saturday
Funland at the Zoo will open for its first full season this weekend since being…
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Idaho teachers pay comparison
Teacher salaries in Idaho Falls average at $56,555 between…
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Getting Answers: 18-year-old accepts settlement after eviction mishap
An Idaho Falls woman who found her apartment being emptied by a maintenance crew has now reached a settlement with the property owner who allegedly…
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D93 Summer Food Service Program begins June 3
Bonneville School District 93 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.…
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33rd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race kicks off
Wednesday was the kickoff for this summer’s Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race in Idaho…
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How hydropower makes Idaho’s electricity rates below the national average
“[Idaho is] the fifth highest share of renewable electricity for any…
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Gas prices falling in time for Memorial Day
262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this…
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Tentative agreement reached between D91 and Idaho Falls Education Association
A tentative agreement has been reached between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education…
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Search warrant results in drug arrests
A stand-off happened in Idaho…
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Caught on camera – alleged “sign snatcher” arrested
“Sign snatchers” are a common complaint to local law enforcement every election cycle.…
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I-15 and US-20 interchange update
“We look at air quality, water quality, noise, visual concerns, demographic concerns and many…
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Crews stop gas leak in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to a gas leak on the 100 block of Haven Lane in Idaho…
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6 crash victims identified after pickup crashes into passenger van
US 20 is closed near the I-15 interchange because of a serious accident that sent 9 people to the hospital.…
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Idaho gas prices down 5 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.12/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.19/g, a difference of…
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Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case
Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on…
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Severe winds cancel Idaho Falls circus
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour forced the Cirque Ma’Ceo equestrian circus to cancel Friday’s Idaho Falls…
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Gov. Little presents $42 million check to Idaho Falls School District
Governor Brad Little visited several schools across East Idaho Thursday to present funds for school facility improvements.…
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Reed’s Dairy historic family milk barn demolished after fire
It has been almost four months since the Reed’s Dairy production facility on the west side of Idaho Falls caught fire. Crews spent Thursday morning…
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Autopsy results released after Bonneville County Jail inmate found dead
Autopsy results have been released after deputies found a Bonneville County Jail inmate dead on Feb.…
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Ground breaks for upcoming Idaho Falls adolescent mental health center
“Having a facility like this where there it can be closer to their family and participate in the treatment process is a really important…
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Dutch Bros to host annual ALS fundraiser Friday
Dutch Bros is holding its annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser Friday, May 17 to support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral…
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Mental Health Monday: Finding a new healthcare provider doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing
Finding a new healthcare provider can be hard and scary for…
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Students relive Idaho history with Rendezvous Roundup
Hundreds of 4th graders in Idaho Falls School District 91 are experiencing Idaho history first hand this week. The annual Rendezvous Roundup is…
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Preparing for Memorial Day weekend travel
“You could end up having a lot of people on the road at the same…
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Home invasion suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
The man facing murder charges for breaking into an Idaho Falls home and shooting the homeowner appeared in court…
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Fundraising completed, What is next for the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
Fundraising efforts for the $6.4 million renovation of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts have been successfully completed, according to…
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Chad Daybell trial day 22
It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Athletes shine during Special Olympics at Bonneville High School
Over the weekend, the Special Olympics took center stage at Bonneville High…
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Kayaker OK after overturning in the Snake River
A kayaker is alright after their boat overturned in the Snake River, according to the Idaho Falls Fire…
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Solar storm power outages unlikely in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls says there is a small but unlikely chance of power outages from Friday night’s massive solar storm.…
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Water line project to commence on a section of First Street
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will soon begin a project to replace existing water service lines on a section of First…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor files human trafficking charges
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2024.…
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Flowers to keep away from pets this Mother’s Day
“They still can have gastrointestinal upset and illness when ingesting lilies of any…
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Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
Idaho Falls firefighters will be at the intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street on Friday and…
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