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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New Idaho Falls water tower gets rocky start
The structure of Idaho Falls’ new water tower could be completed by the end of this summer, according to Water Superintendent David Richards. But,…
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Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday…
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Reptile Expo coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds this weekend
Beast Pets Marketplace of the Rocky Mountains Reptile Expo is coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds May 11th and May…
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Passport fairs coming to eastern Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are gearing up to host seven passport fairs around the Gem…
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Local scout leader on board with “Scouting America” name change
Local scouting chapters are reacting to the Boy Scouts of America name…
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CTEC cuts ribbon on new greenhouse
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has a new…
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Learning to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
“With seven out of every ten counterfeit pills containing that lethal dose…it’s really…
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Idaho K-9 Training Conference comes to eastern Idaho
59 different K-9 officers and their partners will be in the Idaho Falls area this week to learn new…
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New Idaho Falls water tower sees delays
City leaders got an update on building a new water tower in Idaho Falls, and we are learning what is causing…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial continues with graphic testimony when detectives found JJ’s body
A special agent for the FBI was back on the stand Monday morning in the murder trial for Chad…
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Staying safe while boating this year
“We’re seeing a lot of loose debris [and] trash. Everything is entering into the river because of the high…
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Idaho gas prices fall for the first time in several weeks
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.19/g Sunday while the most expensive was…
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Cinco De Mayo Celebrations in Idaho Falls is at a new location
The annual celebration of Cinco De Mayo has a new location but promises the same amount of fun. The celebration promises to celebrate diversity and…
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The Idaho Falls Farmer’s Market returns this weekend
Every year from the first Saturday in May to the Last Saturday in October, Farmers and other small businesses in the area, gather on Memorial Drive,…
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Construction on FUTURE TECH Building gets green light
Groundbreaking is expected in…
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No injuries reported after Iona structure fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Iona early Friday…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for obscene visual representation of sexual abuse of children
Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators arrested a 52-year-old Idaho Falls man for obscene visual representation of…
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Witnesses describe deadly Idaho Falls shooting
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – A public records request made by Local News 8 has unearthed witness testimony regarding the killing of Eric Leask. The…
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RetroX blasts back to Idaho Falls with bigger, better event: Storm Troopers and Super Heroes assemble!
Eastern Idaho’s RetroX event returns to Idaho Falls for a second year after massive success in 2023.…
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Avoid delays: An update on Idaho Falls road construction plans
Road crews in Idaho Falls are working on three main projects this…
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INL researchers working to remove and convert waste to help environment and military
“It’s probably not going to be good, but it will be…
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Idaho Gives – 2 days left to donate to Idaho non-profits
With less than two days left to donate, so far Idahoans throughout the state have raised more than $2…
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Millions of households losing internet service through Affordable Connectivity Program
The ACP provided about 23 million American households with internet at low or no…
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Protecting your garden plants from a freeze
“The main thing is you shouldn’t be planting things this…
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Idaho Falls’ Clean and Green coming in May
If you need some help with your spring cleaning, the City of Idaho Falls is gearing…
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Idaho Gives kicks off Monday
Monday marks the start of Idaho’s largest online fundraising event of the year Idaho…
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Getting Answers: Maintenance crew empties Idaho Falls Woman’s apartment without permission
An Idaho Falls woman says she has lost everything after a maintenance crew came into her apartment without permission and emptied it…
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Traffic pattern changes coming to 17th and Holmes
Work on the intersection of South Holmes and 17th Street is moving to the next…
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People line up early to pay their respects to JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan
People wishing to pay their respects and honor the lives of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, began lining up outside of the Colonial Theater starting well…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 27
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
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A sneak peek at Xtreme International Ice Racing returning to the Mountain America Center
The roar of bikes on ice returns to Idaho Falls this weekend, when Xtreme International Ice Racing takes over the Mountain America Center Saturday…
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As Idaho institutions raise tuition costs, will CEI do the same?
“It’s certainly something that CEI will examine, but we will never be anywhere as close to the tuition as a…
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Possible confession released in Idaho Falls shooting
A public records request made by Local News 8 has brought new evidence to light in the killing of Eric Leask – including what prosecutors said could…
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Mountain America Center and IHSAA partner to bring state tournaments to Idaho Falls
When walking into the Mountain America Center Thursday, “Mountain America Center + IHSAA = Wins for Eastern Idaho” was written on the glass doors.…
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Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday Lance Broncho’s case has been bound over to District…
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Officer-involved shooting: “Their actions were JUSTIFIED as an act of self-defense”
The Idaho Falls Police Department released body-cam footage from the EconoLodge standoff with Robert…
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Look out for utility lines while doing yard work
“Do not try to pinch it off [or] shut it off by yourself. It can be a dangerous…
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Step into the Future: Inside the Idaho Falls Police Department’s Modernized Facility
On Tuesday, the city of Idaho Falls held a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the new Idaho Falls Police Complex, located at 775 Northgate Mile. The…
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Celebrating Earth Day through Dance: The INL and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Join Forces
April 22nd marks earth day throughout the world. To mark the occasion the INL and the Shoshone-Bannock tribes have teamed up to celebrate through…
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Keeping Idaho’s roads clean
“[These volunteers] have saved the state as much as $25…
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Motorcyclist injured in accident on Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following an accident on Sunnyside Road.…
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Funland at Tautphaus Park Vandalized: Broken Windows and Graffiti Found
Vandals damage buildings and items at Funland at Tautphaus Park…
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Explaining Emergency Management
This office responds to emergencies that are on a larger scale and require additional…
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Update: Railroad yard clean-up in the works
This has been a long time coming because the railroad is not city…
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EconoLodge standoff suspect moved to Bonneville Co. Jail
The Idaho Falls Police say Flores was medically cleared and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday, April…
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The Chaplains of Idaho have a new home in Idaho Falls
The Chaplains of Idaho now have a new home. They now share an office with Heroes Defense in downtown Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho Legislators discuss recent legislative session with Idaho Falls Chamber members
Business leaders in Idaho Falls had a chance to break bread with 8 of our local legislators. They were also able to have a discussion surrounding the…
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Local theater gets digital projectors for improved audience experience
“This would be like going from a halogen light bulb to an LED light…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 16 years for enticing a minor
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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Applications open for Idaho Falls Police Citizen’s Police Academy
This class is offered free of charge, but potential attendees are required to apply in order to be considered for a seat in the…
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces new Development Director
“She is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever…
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Idaho Falls Power recognized for ongoing safety efforts
Idaho Falls Power has received prestigious recognition for improvements in workplace and employee…
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Visit Idaho Falls Experience and Gift Shop unveils its new revamped space
Visitors will get a new adventure at the Visit Idaho Falls Experience and Gift Shop. …
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Global Youth Service Month kicks off – Get involved with local projects
April 12 kicks off Global Youth Service Month brought to the area by JustServe of Idaho…
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Idaho Takes Flight: New Museum of Idaho exhibit opens
“That’s the kind of thing that really excites me about learning about history is getting to see these personal…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual Clean Up Day
Zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…
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Bull Riding sells out Mountain America Center
Professional Bull Riders has sold out the Mountain America Center Friday and…
Continue Reading Who is Robert Flores? What we know about the man involved in the Econo Lodge standoff
How is someone with a violent criminal history able to bond out of jail so…
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Flooding risk continues to grow in eastern Idaho
The flooding risk continues to grow in eastern…
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Virtual auditions to sing the National Anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo now open
Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…
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Public responds to Idaho Falls School District 91 budget cuts
Budget cuts were a contentious topic at Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board meeting on Wednesday.…
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New details released in Idaho Falls hotel shooting
New details in the standoff and officer-involved shooting at the EconoLodge in Idaho Falls…
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Law enforcement warns of suspicious man trying to enter unlocked houses
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday saying a suspicious man is in the area checking for unlocked doors and trying to…
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Idaho crimes becoming more common in national headlines
Over 120. That is how many times Idaho has made national headlines in the past six…
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Raising chickens vs buying eggs at the store
“You have to factor in how many chickens you want, how big you have to build your…
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Rock saves building from getting hit by a car
Two cars crashed into each other Monday morning, April 8, 2024, at North Holmes Avenue. and Lomax…
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Drivers injured in 2-car collision in Bonneville County
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury collision that occurred Monday at the intersection of E 81st N and N 5th E, in Bonneville…
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Man in police custody after holding himself up in an Idaho Falls hotel room
Police have surrounded a motel in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls Police said it’s an active situation and asked people to stay away.…
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Local restaurant owner takes a look back at preparing for the 2017 eclipse
Between community planning meetings for business owners to packing grocery stores ahead of time, the City of Idaho Falls was prepared. The community…
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Local elementary students watch partial solar eclipse
Students around the region went outside and watched the partial…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
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Missing person case from 1986 solved
A missing person case from 1986 has been…
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How to fortify your property against unexpected damage
Getting insurance is one of the best ways to prepare your belongings for the unexpected.…
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Brief construction impacts at 17th Street and Holmes Avenue
Construction will cause brief morning closures at the intersection of 17th Street and South Holmes…
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Extra police patrols out during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It comes with a hefty fine and it kills thousands of people every year.…
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Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility
Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…
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Police search Idaho Falls home for possible drug activity
Police have served a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of 4th Street in Idaho Falls for possible drug activity.…
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Bonneville County Transfer Station temporarily closed for 3 weeks
The Bonneville County Transfer Station is temporarily closed for three weeks due to additional maintenance…
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Construction begins on Idaho Falls City Hall’s first elevator
The City of Idaho Falls is installing the first elevator in its City Hall’s 94-year…
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Idaho Falls switches from snow plowing to street sweeping for the season
The City of Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping residential streets on Monday, April…
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