New Idaho Falls Police station will cost less to finance than expected
Building a new police station in Idaho Falls won’t cost as much as expected, city leaders said Wednesday.…
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2 killed in head-on collision
Two people are dead following a head-on collision north of Ft. Hall Wednesday morning.…
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Idaho Falls Fiber is recognizing 1,000th customer
Idaho Falls Fiber-optic network celebrated Tuesday morning to mark the milestone of their thousandth…
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COVID-19 vaccines distributed and going well so far
We are told all 975 doses delivered to Eastern Idaho Public Health have been distributed to all 6 hospitals in our…
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Two juveniles charged after string of auto burglaries
Idaho Falls Police have arrested two male juveniles in connection with a string of vehicle burglaries. …
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Idaho Falls details Christmas tree disposal sites
Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has designated multiple sites for disposal of discarded Christmas trees at the end of the holidays. …
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Elks Lodge distributes food boxes
Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our…
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Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election
Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…
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Flash fire injures Idaho Falls man
An Idaho Falls man is recovering from injuries he received from a flash fire Friday…
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Idaho Falls leaders to approve a contractor for new splash pad
A contractor is set to be approved to build the splash pad at the Reinhart Park at Thursday’s City Council meeting after months of discussing and…
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Long-haul trucking during the pandemic
While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…
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Updated Idaho Falls snow removal schedule
Snow removal efforts are still underway in Idaho Falls from the last snowfall as crews prepare and plan for more snow over the next couple of…
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Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever
Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…
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Overturned semi-trailer blocks I-15 on-ramp
Idaho State Police investigated a property damage crash on southbound Interstate 15 at the 113 on-ramp in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 3:34…
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Man arrested after headbutting officer
A 21-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor resisting and obstructing, misdemeanor disturbing the peace and felony battery…
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3 arrested after taking tools from Habitat for Humanity volunteer
An Idaho Falls Police Officer responded to a report of a theft that had occurred in the 1000 block of Science Center Drive around 9:00 a.m. Dec. 7.…
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New center to help probation and parolees change behaviors
Those on probation or on parole have a new resource to get their lives back on track through the new Connection and Intervention Station.…
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Crash cleared on US 20
Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash westbound US 20 at milepost 308 in Idaho Falls.…
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House fire causes estimated $250,000 in damages
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Sonja Avenue at 11:58 p.m. on Monday for a structure fire.…
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Idaho Falls snow event and parking restrictions are now in place
The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches, which qualifies as a snow event according to the Idaho Falls Snow and Ice Control Policies…
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LDS Ward to perform remote holiday program for seniors
A local ward with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came up with a holiday solution for our…
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New INL Director officially assumes position
Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position…
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School Closure 12/14/2020
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The following schools are closed Monday, December 14th. Ethel Boyes Elementary School due to a heating…
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Find Santa near you
COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…
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Ten Distinguished Under 40 award winners being recognized for contributions to our community
Every year, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honors ten young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish outstanding feats…
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Plan your posts carefully this holiday season
Easily sharing exciting news is one of the things we all love about posting to our social media accounts. But sharing when your house will be empty…
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Shop-With-A-Cop event brings Christmas to 21 families
On Saturday morning, law enforcement officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Probation…
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Snake River Valley residents have access to new outpatient COVID-19 treatment
Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have a new treatment option that could reduce their chances of needing to be hospitalized because of…
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Amber Alert Cancelled
An Amber Alert for a missing Idaho Falls boy has been cancelled.…
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Stay warm while spending less on heat this winter
Winterizing your home can save you money on your power bill and keep you warm throughout the…
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Hospital beds continue to be close to capacity in Eastern Idaho
The Chief Operations Officer at Idaho Falls Community Hospital says their Intensive Care Unit can handle 35 COVID patients. …
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Arby’s makes YMCA donation
The area Arby’s ownership group has committed $5,800 in support of the Idaho Falls YMCA “Make A Difference” campaign. …
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Live Christmas nativity comes to Idaho Falls
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on a live nativity scene at the temple grounds Thursday at 6…
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Pay It Forward: Clandestine Kringle
Donate or adopt a family for Christmas and Clandestine Kringle will take care of the…
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Ruptured gas line forces evacuations
Six homes have been evacuated due to a main gas line accident in Idaho…
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“Give hope by using your lunch money to feed a family”
The Commerce decided to keep the “Out of the Box” lunches event alive by giving back to hungry and struggling neighbors who are also feeling the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department pushes new vehicle into service
Idaho Falls station 4 Firefighters pushed a new engine into service Monday.…
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Christmas tree sales on the rise
Getting a real Christmas tree seems to be on a lot of people’s wish list, as a local tree farmer tells us there’s been a spike in sales this…
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Elliot Page’s announcement offers a learning opportunity for all of us
Elliot Page wrote a letter on Instagram announcing he is transgender with he/they pronouns.…
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Falcon Food Pantry helping hungry CEI students in need
The College of Eastern Idaho now has a Falcon Food Pantry on campus to assist students who may be struggling with food insecurity.…
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Eagle Rock Gallery hosts Christmas party
A local business is offering the community a chance to celebrate the beauty of the holidays with a Christmas party gallery…
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Charitable donation aims to help sexually abused children
The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E) presented a check for $6,717.03 to the Building Hope Today Foundation founder, Matt Morgan, on Thursday…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Protecting your holiday gifts from theft
Gifts left out in the open while we store hop this holiday season may be an invitation for…
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Eagles Lodge donates food to the Community Food Basket
The Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E) conducted a food drive throughout the month of…
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital celebrates one-year anniversary during Pandemic
fter only being open for three months, Idaho Falls Community Hospital was faced with the COVID-19…
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Phone scam in Idaho Falls area
Many Idaho Falls residents have received targeted phone calls from individuals claiming to be an Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) employee or…
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New deep-temp freezer ready to store COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in East Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health has a new unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19…
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BLM Idaho Falls District hiring wildland firefighters
If you’re looking to turn over a new leaf in your career, the bureau of land management is offering a path…
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Suspect charged in armed robbery
A 33-year old man was arraigned in Bonneville County Magistrate Court Monday in connection with the armed robbery of a missionary in Idaho Falls…
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Veteran Center moving from Pocatello to Idaho Falls
The US Veterans Center in Eastern Idaho is moving from the Gate City to a new facility in Idaho Falls. Their current location has been helping…
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Shop and chicken coop lost in Sunday morning fire
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) Idaho Falls Fire units were able to extinguish and control a Sunday morning outbuilding, chicken coop fire, on the north side of…
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Idaho Falls Police investigate “porch pirate” thefts
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a series of “porch pirate” package thefts in the Fairway Estates area. …
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Police search for armed robbery suspects
Idaho Falls Police are looking for suspects involved in the robbery of a Mormon Church missionary at knifepoint.…
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Idaho Falls creating enforcement guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions
Idaho Falls officials are sharing details on how they will handle violations of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Governor…
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Drive-up Thanksgiving meals at Elks Lodge help locals in need
For 33 years the Salvation Army has hosted its traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Elks lodge but this year was a little…
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday will help local shops stay open
Your part in this year’s Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever…
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Idaho Falls lights up Christmas
The Christmas season opens in Idaho Falls with a number of events in the downtown area., both in-person and…
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Diablas Kitchen pepares Thanksgiving meals for Soup Kitchen
A local woman is stepping up to make sure those who are struggling have a Thanksgiving meal in their home during this tough…
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IFPD Lieutenant Scott Killian retires
Lieutenant Scott Killian has served as an Idaho Falls Police Officer since 1994.…
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EIRMC shares tips to stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals
Many are staying home for Thanksgiving to stay safe from COVID-19, but now we are being reminded that we also need to stay safe in the…
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Early morning apartment complex fire
A structure fire Tuesday morning at the 1900 block of Henryanna Avenue caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage and $5,000 in content damage.…
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Robbery suspect makes court appearance
UPDATE: 11-23-20: Robbery suspect Gary Holdaway was scheduled to make a first-appearance in Bonneville County Magistrate Court…
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Where to get a Thanksgiving meal this year
The Idaho Falls Senior Center and Community Food Basket is offering a take-out Thanksgiving meal on…
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Police seek Community Reentry Center walkaway
An inmate of the Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center walked away the facility at 5:34 a.m. Saturday. …
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US-20-I-15 Corridor study enters next phase
The Idaho Transportation Department has released a report outlining favored alternatives for a new I-15/ US 20…
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New technique allows ISP forensic scientists to match DNA in unsolved cases
Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) recently received a grant for $150,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance that will go towards…
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Idaho Falls Chamber launches “Hope Lunches” program
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce “Hope Lunch” donations are aimed at supporting the Community Food…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Community Hospital offering outpatient COVID-19 antibody treatment
Idaho Falls Community Hospital has been selected as one of the hospitals statewide to provide Idahoans with a new, outpatient antibody treatment,…
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High school youth stand to benefit from CEI early college programs
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Early College Programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications while still…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Fire damages Idaho Falls shop
)-Damage was estimated at $100,000 after fire destroyed a shop near a home in the 2000 block of North Holmes, just west of Vicker’s Western Store, at…
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Mountain America Center showing promise for moving forward
Tourism revenue is rising again after a drastic dip due to the pandemic and the Idaho Falls Auditorium District is optimistic about moving forward…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen reopens Thursday
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen will re-open for service starting Thursday, Nov.…
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Pay It Forward: First Christian Church
A church in Idaho Falls is filling the gap when the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen had to temporarily shutdown due to COVID-19 safety…
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Job Corps enrolling now at CEI
Community colleges all over the state recently upgraded to include a Job Corps program on all…
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Police still searching for missing person
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating 32-year-old Sterling Johnson who was last seen on October 30 around 4 p.m.…
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Idaho businesses urge people to use ‘common sense’ as COVID-19 cases rise
The Idaho Business for Education published an open letter, urging Idahoans to listen to doctors and use “good old Idaho common…
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CEI aims to help parents stay in college through child care grant
The U.S. Department of Education awarded College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) a $120,000 child care grant.…
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Local author publishes book revealing what it’s like being black in east Idaho
A local author has released his second…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen trying to re-open
Shortly after the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen closed, it was informed about a grant opportunity via the Department of Labor.…
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Chaplains in training to aid local law enforcement agencies
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) operates as a sounding board for law enforcement to contact in the event that workforce stress begins to…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to join their team.…
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East Idaho hospitals are worried about rising COVID-19 numbers
Hospitals in Eastern Idaho are seeing an increase in patients from the regional area, plus Montana and Wyoming as…
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The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood during the holiday…
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Fluor Idaho director earns prestigious award
Environment, Safety, Health & Quality director for Fluor Idaho has been awarded the 2020 E. Gail de Planque Medal by the American Nuclear Society…
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Hippie Down remains open despite pandemic and storefront car accident
A truck ran through the storefront of Hippie Down on October…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Black Canyon Middle School principal named
Craig Miller has been selected as the principal for Black Canyon Middle…
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D93 board approves changes to reopening plan
The Bonneville School District School Board approved changes to the district’s reopening plan Wednesday.…
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“Future Tech Learning Center” coming to CEI
College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build a 90,000 square foot career…
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INL offering tech-based economic development grants
Idaho National Laboratory is taking applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2021 technology-based economic development…
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Idaho Site continues cleanup progress under 25-year-old landmark agreement
It’s been 25 years since the Department of Energy (DOE), the state of Idaho, and U.S. Navy signed a landmark agreement providing timelines for…
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Fourth-graders meet IF Mayor to learn election process
Before Tuesday’s historic elections, there are still lessons to be learned about the political…
Continue Reading Bannock, Bonneville Counties early votes exceed half of 2016 total votes
Early voting was encouraged by Idaho state officials all year, in order to keep Election Day polls from becoming super spreaders of the…
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Fred Meyer announces new Black Friday plans
Fred Meyer has announced plans for Black Friday events that will bring changes to holiday shopping.…
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Criminal offenders are still held accountable during the pandemic
Some people may have an inaccurate perception of how COVID-19 is impacting our public safety in regard to holding capacities in our jail facilities…
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Idaho Falls firefighters fight Saturday morning apartment fire
Idaho Falls firefighters put out an apartment fire Saturday morning on Water…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen temporarily closing
As a result of the increasing COVID–19 numbers in Bonneville and surrounding counties, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen Board has decided to close its…
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Former nuclear weapons workers celebrated with drive-thru event
Former Idaho National Lab and Department of Energy workers are invited to attend the drive-through National Day of Remembrance Celebration hosted by…
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