Serving up school lunch success: Potandon Produce pays it forward at Dora Erickson Elementary
Potandon Produce pays off school lunch balance at one elementary school – and challenges others to do the…
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Local 12-year-old battling brain cancer receives encouraging scan results, leads national art contest
Painter Bob Ross once said, “You need the dark in order to show the light.” For 12-year-old Caellum Hebdon, who is battling brain cancer, that…
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Man in mental health crisis detained after entering car with child inside in museum parking lot
The Idaho Falls Police Department is responding to a local woman’s harrowing Facebook post regarding a weekend incident involving a man attempting…
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Trustees approve $19.2M Bonneville School Levy as District faces $7M shortage
Bonneville trustees Wednesday unanimously approved ballot language for the May 19 election that would increase the district’s supplemental levy by…
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Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson reflects on Idaho roots and Hollywood career during Idaho Falls visit
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Broadway and film star Cheyenne Jackson recently returned to eastern Idaho, bringing his nationally touring show “Mid-Life…
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Honoring the past, readying the future: Republicans host Lincoln Day Celebration
In quiet ways a life is known,
Not by noise and power shown,
But steady work from year to year,
A faithful voice that others hear.
He walked the…
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‘Paddy’s on Park’ adjustments made due to high winds
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – High winds have necessitated changes to the festivities at Paddy’s on Park in Idaho Falls today, March 14. While the event is…
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I-15 Closed North of Idaho Falls Due to Hazardous Conditions
Hazardous driving conditions and low visibility have forced the closure of Interstate 15 in both directions North of Idaho Falls.
As of 11:48 AM,…
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Community Invited to “A Walk in the Cold” to benefit Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is inviting the community to bundle up and step outside during its “A Walk in the Cold”…
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Idaho’s top leaders emphasize the economy at Chamber Leadership Session
The state of Idaho’s economy and budget loomed large at a Leadership Session featuring Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke and U.S. Rep.…
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Slices of Hope: Shelley community to rally for 4-year-old battling cancer
A local family of nine is finding out that in the city of Shelley, no one has to fight alone.
This Saturday, the community is invited to “Pi Day…
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Idaho trucking industry sounds alarm as diesel prices surge amid global tensions
As gas prices soar nationwide, Idaho’s trucking industry is sounding the alarm. They say the pain at the pump will soon turn into pain at the…
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75 MPH wind gusts tear through eastern Idaho, causing damage to local neighborhoods
The high winds have caused damage to local neighborhood properties. Residents on Sand Creek Street suffered the loss of entire sections of wood…
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High winds trigger multi-car pileup on I-15; More Dust storms forecasted for Saturday
Idaho State Police are warning motorists to prepare for dangerous driving conditions through the weekend after a massive dust storm triggered a 10-…
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Meet Molly the therapy dog, IFPD’s newest four-legged recruit
The Idaho Falls Police Department recently welcomed Molly, a police therapy dog in training, to the team. Molly, a two-year-old golden retriever, is…
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Fire crews swarm Regal Edwards Theater in Ammon
Crews with the Ammon and Idaho Falls Fire Departments are on the scene of a potential structure fire at the Regal Edwards movie…
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ITD issues St. Patrick’s Day warning: “Buzzed driving is drunk driving”
As Idahoans gear up for St. Patrick’s Day 2026 celebrations this weekend through Tuesday, March 17, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has a…
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Idaho Falls to host Leadership Conversation Summit with Governor, Lt. Governor, and Congressman
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce will host a special community leadership event on Friday afternoon featuring…
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Grammy & Emmy-nominated Broadway star Cheyenne Jackson hitting the Colonial Theatre Stage
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Arts Council proudly presents an unforgettable evening with Cheyenne Jackson—celebrated Broadway star,…
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High Winds: Multiple crashes and major closures along I-15
Damaging winds gusting between 30 and 40 MPH are wreaking havoc across Eastern Idaho today. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the region…
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IDOC searching for 57-year-old who allegedly fled supervised parole
The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a convicted felon who failed to report to his parole officer earlier this month.
57-year-old…
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ISP issues safety warning as 60 MPH wind gusts and dust storms hit Idaho
High winds and seasonal dust storms are prompting safety warnings from the Idaho State Police as spring weather creates hazardous driving conditions…
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Idaho Sheriffs’ and Chiefs of Police Associations stand against controversial immigration bill
“You have the state government telling the local government to do the job of the federal government,” said Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse.…
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DOE approves key safety milestone for INL’s MARVEL microreactor
“This is more than just a regulatory requirement — it’s a blueprint for the future of advanced nuclear,” said INL’s Abdalla Abou-Jaoude,…
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Beyond the Books: Budget Cut Bill passes the House
Last week, the House approved a bill that cuts about $131 million from this year’s state budget.…
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Gas prices surge across Idaho despite slumping crude oil costs
Gas prices have shot up overnight across the Gem State, despite the price of crude oil dropping from $110 over the weekend to $95 a barrel on…
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Convicted drug trafficker back in custody after K-9 finds meth during Idaho Falls traffic stop
A 41-year-old man on parole for drug trafficking faces new felony charges after Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered methamphetamine…
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Idaho Transportation Dept. warns of statewide DMV text message scam
The Idaho Transportation Department is urgently warning residents about a wave of scam text messages spreading across the state.
“Scammers are…
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Rigby’s ‘Shark Tank:’ Student entrepreneurs take home $10K at Invest Nest competition
Ten student entrepreneurs hit the stage for a “Shark Tank”-style competition Monday at Rigby High School.
The “Invest Nest” finalists…
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Jury convicts Idaho Falls woman in illegal massage parlor trafficking case
A 60-year-old woman faces a potential 40-year prison sentence in connection with an illegal massage parlor.
On March 6, a jury found Xue Fang Lu,…
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Idaho Falls pastor returns home after harrowing escape from Israel-Iran conflict zone
What began as a spiritual journey to the Holy Land quickly transformed into a desperate mission for survival. Alicia Ramos, an Idaho Falls pastor, is…
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Elks Lodge food drive giving away 800 boxes Saturday morning
800 boxes of food will be distributed to 400 families in need at the Elks Lodge starting at 9 A.M.…
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Grocery Outlets in Pocatello and Idaho Falls to close
“We’re really upset about it because no other places are as affordable here,” said Jessica Supry, a frequent Grocery Outlet Shopper.…
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District 93 students walk out again over immigration policies at Bonneville roundabout
The intersection of Lincoln Road and 35th East became the center of another walkout sweeping the state Friday as District 93 students staged a…
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$8K in Damage – Sheriff’s Deputies investigating vandalism at Blacktail Park
Suspected acts of vandalism have forced the closure of Blacktail Park, potentially delaying its seasonal opening, leaving Bonneville County with an…
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City of Idaho Falls to begin E Street reconstruction on March 9
Beginning Monday, March 9, crews will begin a roadway and utility reconstruction project on E Street between Memorial Drive and Northgate…
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Teachers say restrictions under proposed law are ‘demoralizing,’ but lawmakers argue they protect taxpayer funds
A bill that prohibits public employers from using taxpayer funds to promote government unions is drawing pushback from teacher unions across…
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Jersey Mike’s adding new Idaho Falls location
Jersey Mike’s is expanding again in eastern Idaho, with a new sandwich shop set to open next month near one of Idaho Falls’ busiest…
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Daylight Saving Time is here, and Doctors say even losing one hour can harm health
Springing forward this weekend might feel routine, but medical experts say even losing one hour of sleep can still take a serious toll on people’s…
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Idaho Iranians call for restoration of Shah, freedom, and ‘natural friendship between Persians and Americans’
As tensions continue between Iran and the United States, members of Idaho’s Iranian community are sharing their personal histories, revealing a…
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Camera store hit by thieves, Police seek public help
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at the Perfect Light Camera store on 17th Street.…
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Bonneville weighs staff cuts, upping levy request amid stagnant K-12 funding outlook
The Bonneville School District is weighing staff cuts and could ask patrons for more local funding amid a budget shortfall leaders peg at some $6…
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ITD reports multiple snowplow strikes in southeast Idaho despite mild winter
“Snowplows are out there to keep roads safe and passable, but they need space to do their job,” states the post. “Please slow down, stay alert, and…
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Idaho Falls SWAT raid nets 40 pounds of narcotics; 19-year-old charged
An Idaho Falls man is facing serious felony drug charges after a major multi-agency narcotics investigation uncovered 40 pounds of illegal…
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Off-duty firefighters awarded state’s highest honor for heroic canal rescue
Two local firefighters are being recognized with the state’s highest commendation for their selfless actions during a harrowing water rescue late…
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Help feed hungry elementary students in United Way’s “Power of $10” one-day food campaign
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A small donation could make a big difference for hundreds of students in Eastern Idaho. United Way of Eastern Idaho is…
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Special needs basketball team edges out Skyline
“It went good. We need to like pass the ball more, and we need to win more games,” said Bridger Christiansen, who scored multiple…
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Customers and employees evacuated from Ammon Walmart due to a bomb threat
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Walmart employees and customers were evacuated Wednesday night following a possible bomb threat to the store. Reports of…
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Senator says controversial bill poses ‘zero risk of repercussions’ to Harriman State Park
“If there were even a remote chance that we thought this could jeopardize a park – let alone Harriman – we wouldn’t do this,” said Idaho…
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Beyond the Books: Election Season Begins
Class sizes, programs, and resources are all tied to the purse, and those elected to legislative power will hold those…
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Chamber CEO: State budget gaps and “leadership deficit” threaten local businesses
The Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is warning of a dual threat to local Idaho Falls business leaders, citing a looming state budget deficit and a…
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Taylor Aughenbaugh pleads guilty in 2024 Compass Academy shooting
Taylor Aughenbaugh, the man charged in the 2024 Compass Academy parking lot shooting, pleaded guilty yesterday in Bonneville County Court as part of…
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Harriman State Park in jeopardy? Legislation threatens founding charter at Idaho’s oldest state park
“The gift is currently under threat by a bill pending in the Idaho Legislature,” said Averell Harriman Fisk in a statement. “For years, Harriman…
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‘A Bittersweet Moment’: Idaho’s Iranian community reacts to death of Supreme Leader
The Middle East stands at a historic crossroads following a series of massive U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Saturday. The strikes, which claimed the…
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What Iran’s conflict could mean for Idaho’s gas prices
Gas prices in Idaho are on the rise, and while increases are typical this time of year, experts say tensions involving Iran are adding extra pressure…
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Idaho Falls couple stranded in Dubai following Iranian strikes
An Idaho Falls couple is stranded in Dubai during a service trip after Iranian retaliatory strikes paralyzed air travel across the Middle East. The…
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Week-long culvert replacement project begins on Grizzly Avenue
If your daily commute includes Grizzly Avenue, you may want to adjust your travel plans for the next week. Starting today, March 2nd, Idaho Falls…
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Idaho Falls Police now hiring entry-level officers
The hiring cycle for the Idaho Falls Police Department has officially started. IFPD is encouraging individuals who have never served as police…
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New bill requires unexcused absence for student protests
Public schools would not be allowed to grant excused absences for students attending political protests, under a new bill introduced Friday.
Rep.…
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Idaho Falls opens all 3 golf courses for the season on Saturday
Golfers in Idaho Falls are getting an early start to the season thanks to one of the mildest winters in recent memory. Sage Lakes, Pinecrest, and…
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
A house fire has destroyed a home on Saddle Horn Drive south of Idaho…
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Coroner names victims in planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Bonneville County coroner has identified two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Idaho Falls last week. 39-year-old James Herring…
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Lightning-speed computations: Supercomputer powers ISU, U of Idaho and BSU world-class research opportunities
The collaboration with INL places Idaho’s three public universities in an elite cadre of colleges that offer supercomputer access to their…
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A potential merge: District 91’s Career Technical campus could combine with Compass Academy
Change is in the air in District…
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Idaho Democratic Chair slams Trump’s State of the Union, targets Little’s reelection bid
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Lauren Necochea issued a response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Wednesday, accusing the…
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Republican Leaders from Idaho and Wyoming praise Trump’s State Of The Union
Republican leaders in Wyoming and Idaho praised President Trump’s 2026 State Of The Union address praising the administrations first-year achievments…
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Snipping away the struggle, Idaho Falls barbers swap trims for baby supplies
A group of local barbers are cutting more than just hair; they are snipping off some of the burden that comes with being a new parent. Oleys Barber…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after foot chase leaves deputy with broken arm
A 29-year-old Idaho Falls man is facing serious felony charges after he led sheriff’s deputies in a foot chase during an attempted traffic stop.
On…
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College of Eastern Idaho highlights Career and Technical Education Month
February marks Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month, a nationwide celebration highlighting the power of hands-on learning to prepare students…
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Idaho Districts lean heavily Republican, so in some races a win in the May Primary could send the victor straight to the…
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Beaver fever killing trees along the Snake River
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — City officials are addressing concerns regarding beaver activity along the Riverwalk, as the animals continue to gnaw…
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Recognize them? IFPD releases video of suspects in local burglary
The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects linked to a residential burglary earlier this…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department responds to fire at Staybridge Suites hotel
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the Staybridge Hotel around 8…
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Local LEGO Robotics Team Heads to Nationals
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A local robotics team, Team PACK-Man, has gathered steam after winning both regional and state-level competitions.…
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Legislators wade into hot topics at Town Hall
“Systematic change in a big state government with a $5 billion budget is not an easy thing to do.”
Budgets cuts, education and housing prices were…
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Judge delays change-of-plea hearing for Taylor Aughenbaugh
A Bonneville County judge on Monday postponed a planned change-of-plea hearing for Taylor Allen Aughenbaugh after prosecutors could not confirm that…
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Local Girl Scouts visit the studio to talk about cookies
Troop 1023, one of Idaho Falls’ newest Girl Scout Troops, visited the studio live this morning. This troop includes mostly has Daisy’s (the youngest)…
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Immigrants in Idaho: Major study analyzes the economic costs to Idaho of mass deportation
A new study finds that implementing mass deportation could cost Idaho 55,000 jobs, $5.1 billion in gross state product, and $397 million in tax…
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City of Idaho Falls warns of utility bill phishing scam targeting residents
The City of Idaho Falls is warning community members about an email phishing scam in which scammers are posing as the city in an attempt to steal…
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IFPD investigating suspected planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is investigating an apparent murder-suicide after two bodies were discovered at a home in the 1700 block of…
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Police Investigating Death in Idaho Falls Neighborhood; No Threat to Public Safety
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a death in the 1700 block of Rainier St.
The details surrounding the death are limited at this…
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INL unveils $15M molten salt testing capability for advanced reactors
“This is a capability that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center Program Manager Josh Gillespie.…
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Dry winter leaves Idaho landscapers shoveling for profits
Many Idaho landscapers depend on snow to keep business going, and this winter has made that…
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Skyline and Idaho Falls students join statewide walkout over ICE actions
Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against…
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KIFI 65 Years: Weather tech and forecasting in the early days of broadcasting
Since the very start of KIFI’s 65 years of broadcasting, weather reports and forecasts have been a fixture of our live broadcasts.
From a simple…
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State Trooper Warns Against the Dangers of Distracted Driving
For a state trooper, the difference between a routine traffic stop and a life-altering tragedy is often a matter of “inches and…
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Inside Peek Into the New Water Tower
Image courtesy of the City of Idaho Falls. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls skyline looks a lot different now that the old water tower…
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Idaho Falls Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday
“Ash Wednesday is really the the kickoff to Lent,” said Valerie Finnigan, an Idaho Falls Catholic. “… We’re all to come together in sackcloth and…
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Police respond to a surge of crashes as winter weather grips the area
As severe winter weather grips Southeast Idaho, Idaho State Police troopers have been busy responding to several slide-offs and crashes along I-15…
Continue Reading Beyond the Books: Cuts to higher education
Universities like Idaho State University are facing additional reductions on top of previous cuts, while K-12 schools have largely been spared.…
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Once a Falcon, Always a Falcon: CEI launches official Alumni Network
Graduates of the College of Eastern Idaho now have a dedicated place to reunite with the ‘Falcon Family.’ Tuesday, CEI officially launched a new…
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Crash involving power pole shuts down Ucon Road; Drivers advised to avoid area
Bonneville County Sheriff deputies and Rocky Mountain Power are on the scene on 45th East, between 81st North and 97th North. The road is closed…
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Idaho Falls Rescue Mission Hits Record Capacity Despite Warm Winter
Record-breaking demand is pushing the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission to its limits this winter, with officials reporting that all three of its shelters…
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“Following the law while enforcing it” Local candidates tackle immigration issues
The Bonneville County Democratic Party says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement could be a problem in East Idaho.
The Bonneville County…
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Idaho Falls Police investigate motorcycle accident on Broadway, I-15 underpass
Idaho Falls Police are investigating an accident involving a motorcycle and pickup on Broadway at the I-15…
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BCSO Issues Urgent Warning: Jail Bonding Scams Targeting Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is sounding the alarm following a surge in reports of jail inmate bonding scams targeting the area. This…
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A star-spangled celebration: Dignitaries read Declaration of Independence at local courthouse
“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a…
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Missing Ammon man found dead in Bingham County
Deric Gardner is described as being 6 feet tall, approximately 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He may be wearing a lighter flannel type…
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Local districts clarify protest response following statewide student walkouts
Following recent student protests over U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deportations in Twin Falls and Boise, local school…
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Prosecutor clears Bonneville County officers in December shootings
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has cleared 3 officers of any wrongdoing during two separate officer-involved shootings.…
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