Firefighters Battle 700-Acre Gaston Fire Near Aberdeen
Wildland fire crews are actively battling the fast-moving Gaston Fire, which exploded to an estimated 700 acres overnight in eastern…
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Rain helps extinguish Rice Fire near Malta as 500-acre Gaston Fire burns near Aberdeen
As of Saturday night, the Gaston Fire is burning approximately 500 acres west of Aberdeen after being detected late in the evening. Meanwhile, the…
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Truck fire on I-15 sparks brush fire, causes traffic delays north of Malad
A truck fire temporarily stalled traffic along southbound I-15 north of Malad on Saturday afternoon, according to the Idaho State Police.…
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Health Alert Issued for Island Park Reservoir after confirming Cyanobacteria
Health officials are warning people to use caution at Island Park Reservoir after confirming the detection of cyanobacteria in the water. The Idaho…
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Camp Hayden kicks off its seventh annual special needs camp in Ririe
Camp Hayden adapts every activity so children and families with physical or mental disabilities can join the fun safely. It’s an adventure that…
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Three arrested in Teton Valley drug trafficking investigation
Three people were arrested in Teton Valley, Idaho following a multi-agency, multi-state narcotics trafficking investigation led by the Drug…
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“Wheels for Compassion” Car Show Raises Funds for Local Non-Profit Hospice Care
For the second year in a row, organizers and volunteers in Shelley are bringing car lovers together for a cause. “Wheels for Compassion” is an…
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First Annual Idaho Outdoor Expo draws crowd to The Waterfront in Idaho Falls
One local man in Idaho Falls with a passion for hunting and fishing led to the creation of a brand-new event for the Eastern Idaho community– the…
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Chukars explode for 19 runs to open series against Great Falls
The Idaho Falls Chukars opened a three-game series with a 19-14 victory over the Great Falls Voyagers, fueled by home runs from Emilio Barrera and…
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Changing times at Henry’s Lake Flats: Fremont County reactions to the approval of Caldera Flats subdivision
Controversy swirls around a project to develop 32 single-family homes on 160 acres in Henry’s Lake…
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Man injured in bear attack while jogging at Henrys Lake State Park
An adult man was injured after being attacked by a bear while jogging with his dog early Friday morning at Henrys Lake State Park.
According to the…
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High turnout as EICAP distributes free diapers to local families
Dozens of local families lined up at the Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership (EICAP) this afternoon to get some much-needed relief for their…
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Deceased identified in two-vehicle crash near Malad
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle crash in Malad earlier this…
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Crop Duster Crashes near Ashton, sparks power outage
Residents near Fall River are experiencing a power outage after a plane crashed into a power line, sparking a small fire. The outage is contained to…
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Utah-based health network expanding in eastern Idaho
Friday, July 24th, the Utah-based non-profit health network announced plans to buy out Surgery Partners’ ownership stake in a network of healthcare…
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Warming temperatures and isolated storms heading into the weekend
We will see brief isolated to scattered showers and storms this Friday and Saturday afternoon as the monsoonal moisture exits our region. Overall,…
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Highway 21 remains closed near Stanley following major mudslide
Road crews continue to clear a major mudslide on State Highway 21 near Stanley, Idaho, which has been closed since Thursday and will likely remain so…
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Pioneers and passion: History comes alive at Shelley’s Snake River Homestead
“Don’t forget where you came from, because that’s what we are – a bit of history,” Snake River Homestead Vice President Lynn Cramer…
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Latest in Idaho Falls Flock Camera dispute
The City of Idaho Falls says a local man must use “standard rules of civil procedure,” rather than his public records request, to obtain documents…
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New Idaho law promotes AI literacy as Micron helps prepare teachers and students
A new Idaho law is putting guidelines in place for how schools approach artificial intelligence, and Micron is helping educators and students learn…
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Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting Woman with Truck, Fleeing, and Being Caught with Drugs
A 36-year-old local man was arrested in Idaho Falls after allegedly hitting a woman with his truck during a domestic dispute and being found with…
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Idaho grain crops show resilience despite drought and pests
Grain farmers in southern and eastern Idaho faced a challenging growing season due to drought, spring frost, and pests. However, University of Idaho…
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Deputies: Man arrested after dash cam video contradicts claim he didn’t know he hit pedestrian
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – A 29-year-old man is in jail after he was arrested for a hit-and-run crash he claims he did not know of, although police say…
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First responders rescue trapped senior dog from steep Swan Valley hillside
An elderly dog named Bentley was safely rescued from a steep, rocky hillside in Swan Valley, Idaho, by the Swan Valley Fire Department and the…
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3 Idaho Falls figure skaters carve a path to a national competition
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — For years, competitive figure skaters in eastern Idaho faced a challenge many athletes never have to think about:…
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Pocatello man killed in I-15 crash, north of Malad
A 31-year-old Pocatello man died Wednesday after being ejected from his van during a crash into a parked vehicle on I-15 in Oneida…
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‘Reproductive Freedom and Privacy’ initiative brings abortion to Idaho’s ballot
The “measure would create a right to abortion before fetus viability, and post-viability to protect health; right to privacy; [and] healthcare…
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Rigby band Anyone Awake to begin 40-day national tour
Rigby-based band Anyone Awake is set to begin its 40-day “I Meant What I Said” national tour across 17…
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Multi-agency interstate raid nets man on felony drug, child endangerment charges
A 42-year-old Wyoming man is in custody facing multiple felony drug and child endangerment charges after a multi-agency early morning raid spanned…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center celebrates new outpatient therapy clinic and trach unit
Gateway Transitional Care Center has been an essential healthcare facility in Pocatello, serving inpatients in rehab for injuries, surgeries,…
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Gov. Cox declares State of Emergency following wildfires, flash flooding in Utah
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed an executive order today declaring a statewide state of emergency following historic wildfires and subsequent severe…
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70th Annual Teton County Fair returns with rides, music, pig wrestling
The 70th Annual Teton County Fair is officially underway, bringing a full week of rides, food, livestock shows and live entertainment to the Jackson…
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Idaho parks offers 25% campsite discount for America’s 250th anniversary
Idaho State Parks and Recreation is offering a 25% discount on campsite and yurt reservations through August 31, 2026, to celebrate America’s 250th…
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New data shows Idaho paychecks growing faster than most states
In 2025, Idaho’s average hourly wage rose 4.7% to $29.41, ranking the state third in the nation according to data from the Bureau of Labor…
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ITD to shut down dangerous US-20 at-grade crossing near Sugar City
Drivers using the 7th East at-grade crossing north of Rexburg will soon need to find a new route onto U.S. Highway 20, as crews prepare to…
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Wet Wednesday with heavy local rainfall
Expect today to be the wettest period of the week, with scattered and heavy localized rainfall through Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Storms…
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One dead after House Fire in Pocatello
One person is dead after a house fire in Pocatello on Tuesday…
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Construction on mainline U.S. 20 between Rigby and Idaho Falls nears completion
HK Construction has resurfaced 60 lane miles of U.S. Highway 20 between Idaho Falls and Rigby, and work on the exit ramps is scheduled to begin…
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World record attempt in Swan Valley
SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI-TV) – A Swan Valley couple is making history after bringing hundreds of people to the region for a record-breaking event.…
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Battelle Energy Alliance agrees to $5 million settlement over discrimination claims
Battelle Energy Alliance has agreed to a $5 million settlement following a federal investigation into claims that the Idaho Falls-based company…
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Idaho has spent more than $20M on wildfire suppression so far this year as conditions worsen
Idaho state fire officials have spent more than $20 million fighting wildfires so far this year, and conditions are expected to worsen as the fire…
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Man killed after pickup crashes into tree in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash after a pickup truck struck a tree.
Deputies and emergency crews responded…
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Marshall Public Library to host summer book sale this weekend
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library (FOMPL) are hosting their annual summer book sale this Friday and Saturday in the community room at The…
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Downtown pet mural ribbon cutting in Idaho Falls, honoring pets while boosting downtown revitalization
After five years in the works, Downtown Idaho Falls has a completed pet mural. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation celebrated by hosting…
Continue Reading New traffic light installation delayed to Aug. 3 at Holmes and 49th South
Bonneville County will close the intersection of 5th East and 49th South starting July 22 for the installation of a new traffic…
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Pocatello man dies after running into I-15 traffic early Tuesday
A 25-year-old Pocatello man lost his life Tuesday morning after police say he was struck by a semi-truck while running through traffic on Interstate…
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Businesses facing uncertainty after Cottonwood Fire, flash floods impact tourism
Businesses across Piute, Beaver and Sevier counties are struggling after wildfires and flash flooding hurt tourism during one of the busiest times of…
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Anti-death penalty advocates rally against Idaho’s firing squad protocol in virtual press conference
Today, anti-death penalty advocates Execution Intervention Project and Clergy United Against the Death Penalty are hosting a virtual press conference…
Continue Reading INL leads the charge: Federal grant positions Idaho and Wyoming at the center of U.S. nuclear energy future
A major federal initiative is bringing over $40 million to Idaho and Wyoming to advance next-generation nuclear energy, with Idaho National…
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Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse
A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed…
Continue Reading Thunderstorms on Tuesday to continue pattern of wet weather
Storms on this Tuesday will remain scattered and sporadic as we continue to experience monsoonal moisture driving through the area from the South.…
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Razor’s Edge Boxing Club prepares for 8th annual Rumble in the Jungle event
Razor’s Edge Boxing Club is preparing for its 8th annual Rumble in the Jungle fundraiser on July 25, an event designed to support club operations…
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Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Boise Greenbelt murder case
A judge ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Ross Wardlaw, who is charged in the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst,…
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“Cael is the Hero”: Father-son team, quick-thinking bystanders rescue unconscious motorcyclist from Ammon canal
A motorcyclist is recovering after an accident Sunday night left him unconscious in a canal along Sunnyside Road. Thanks to the quick action of…
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Roving Rabbis returns – with the opportunity to observe Shabbat
The Roving Rabbis initiative is returning to the Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas for two weeks to host Shabbat dinners starting July…
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Visitors can now borrow life jackets at Grand Teton National Park
Grand Teton National Park and its foundation launched a new life-jacket loaner program on July 20, 2026, to promote water safety among…
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Local students bring home top honors and scholarships from regional youth leadership rally
“The Youth Rally gave me two years of real leadership experience I didn’t get in a classroom: public speaking in front of the whole camp,…
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Evacuation orders remain in place for Ohio fire near Hailey
Evacuation orders remain in place for several zones near the Ohio Fire, which has burned approximately 2,000 acres with 10%…
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Jackson man arrested after high-speed chase through town square
A 47-year-old Jackson man named Aaron Feuerstein was arrested Thursday night after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen…
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Hiker airlifted after falling 300 feet on Mount Idaho
A hiker is recovering after falling approximately 300 feet on Mount Idaho, prompting a large-scale rescue operation in Custer…
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Beyond the viral video: Photographer, recovering grandfather reveal untold details of Yellowstone bison attack
A 65-year-old grandfather is on the mend after a viral encounter with a 2,000-pound bison in Yellowstone National Park, an ordeal bystanders say he…
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Two vehicle crash in Irwin sends Idaho Falls man to hospital
Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that injured one person at 10 p.m. on Saturday near…
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Show us your artwork! – Local artist’s celebrate World Watercolor Month
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)– July is recognized as World Watercolor Month, an international celebration founded a decade ago by Missouri artist…
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Fire Burning in Blaine County grows to 1,000 acres, prompts evacuations
The Ohio fire is quickly growing in central Idaho, expanding to 500 acres this afternoon. Evacuation orders have been issued for several…
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Great Race for Education raises thousands for College of Eastern Idaho Foundation
Hundreds of competitors raced across Idaho Falls on Friday, solving puzzles, completing challenges and raising money for student scholarships during…
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Controversial Henry’s Lake Flats development given green light by Fremont County Commissioners
The controversial Caldera Flats subdivision proposal to develop 32 lots on 160 acres of Henry’s Lake Flats in Island Park received approval Monday…
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Pocatello opens new playground at Alameda Park amid ongoing vandalism issues
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Pocatello’s Alameda Park officially opened a new playground for children ages 5 to 12 Friday, marking significant progress…
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Cougar kitten named at Zoo Idaho in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello held a naming contest for the new cougar kitten at Zoo Idaho as a fundraiser for her habitat, which raised $3000 for…
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NTSB report sheds light on cause of Rigby plane crash
According to the report, a Cessna 150F was destroyed after striking a power line and crashing into a building. Fortunately, both occupants, a student…
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Shelley Man charged with felony rape of teenager
A 20-year-old Bingham County man faces felony charges for the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in Shelley,…
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Pocatello City Council Upholds Hearing Examiner’s Decision, says “no” to Proposed AI Data Center
The Pocatello City Council voted tonight on the Lex Developments appeal for the proposed AI data center and decided in a 4-1 decision to uphold the…
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HomeGoods confirmed for former Joann Fabric building in Idaho Falls
HomeGoods has obtained a building permit to open a new store in the former Joann Fabric and Crafts location in Idaho…
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Bingham Healthcare helping address doctor shortage – opening new Urgent Care in Ammon
“There’s more and more need for healthcare,” said Bingham Healthcare CEO Jake Erickson. “We’re grateful to be able to provide that service here seven…
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Steve Hunter named interim CEO of Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce
Steve Hunter has been appointed interim CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce. This appointment follows the resignation of former CEO…
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DOE leadership visits Idaho Cleanup Project, highlights cleanup work supporting nuclear research
U.S. Department of Energy leaders visited the Idaho Cleanup Project last week to review cleanup work supporting nuclear research and development at…
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Frontier Credit Union donates $800K to Blackfoot nonprofits for buildings
Frontier Credit Union donated $800,000 to The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry and The Village to help them purchase their building and stabilize…
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Eastern Idaho health officials urge residents to check measles vaccination status after Teton County case
A vaccinated adult in Teton County recently contracted measles, marking Idaho’s 10th case this year. While breakthroughs happen, Eastern Idaho Public…
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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at certain Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak…
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Power restored after failed transformer sparks widespread outage on ISU lower campus
Public Safety at Idaho State University sent an emergency alert at 2:30 p.m. on July 16 regarding a power outage at multiple campus locations. The…
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Heatwave triggers emergency fishing closures on select rivers in Yellowstone
Extreme summer heat prompted the National Park Service to implement temporary fishing bans on the Firehole, Madison, and Gibbon rivers to protect…
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Mountain America Center to Host Second Annual Summer Market Days This Weekend
Wild West Hat Bar, Thor’s Chocolate, Castaway Ceramics, Turtle Island Turquoise and dozens of other local vendors will be at Summer Market Days this…
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Guns vs. Hoses: Local first responders hit the diamond Friday for Make-A-Wish Idaho
Local law enforcement and first responders are trading their badges and gear for bats and gloves this week, all for a great cause.
This Friday marks…
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‘Carrie On’: Carrie Getty Scheid honored with new Idaho Falls memorial art bench
Carrie Getty Scheid was a driving force behind the restoration of Colonial Theater, the establishment of College of Eastern Idaho, the founding of…
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Mild winter triggers major Mormon cricket infestation in Fremont County
Fremont County is currently experiencing a widespread Mormon cricket infestation, a situation local officials attribute to recent mild winter…
Continue Reading Five-vehicle crash shuts down U.S. Highway 20 near Ashton
Idaho State Police investigated a five-vehicle crash involving a Tesla, Honda, Dodge Ram, GMC Sierra, and Subaru Ascent that blocked U.S. Highway 20…
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911 Call of ‘Banging and Blood’ Leads to Police Standoff in Jackson; Man in Custody, Woman Hospitalized
A 47-year-old Jackson Hole man is in custody, and a 24-year-old woman has been hospitalized following an early afternoon emergency call that led to a…
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Victor City Council Appoints Sue Muncaster as Mayor Following Resignation
Victor has a new mayor. The Victor City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Sue Muncaster to serve through the remainder of the current term…
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Measles case confirmed in Teton County, Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed a case of measles in Teton County, Idaho. This marks the tenth confirmed case in the state and the…
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Idahoans United responds to reproductive freedom initiative qualifying for November ballot
Idaho voters will decide in November whether to establish new protections for reproductive health care, including abortion access, after the…
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Idaho International Choral Festival Kicks off with Opening Ceremonies at Pebble Creek
Every three years, Pocatello and Idaho State University host the Idaho International Choir Festival, bringing elite singers from around the world to…
Continue Reading Rexburg man injured in I-15 crash near Blackfoot
A Rexburg man was injured Wednesday morning when his SUV crashed into a cushion post on I-15 near Blackfoot, according to the Idaho State…
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Idaho attorney general warns renters about fake listings and deposit scams
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is warning renters to watch for fraudulent property listings and demands for upfront payments as competition…
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Strict burn ban goes into effect in Madison County
A strict new burn ban went into effect in Madison County, Idaho, on July 15, 2026, following recent brush…
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Safety v. Surveillance: Idaho Falls Police Chief responds to concerns about Flock cameras
“It’s finding people almost every day that have warrants – warrants for felony activity, warrants for domestic violence, drug trafficking,” Idaho…
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Local man arrested after allegedly pulling gun on teens at McCowin Park
An Ammon man named Shane Sutton was arrested and charged with three counts of aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a handgun at a group of…
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Medical Cannabis Backers Say Signature Gathering Problems Sank Idaho Ballot Initiative
Why didn’t Idaho’s medical cannabis initiative make the ballot? Idaho’s medical cannabis ballot initiative falls short as signature verification…
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Deputies release new details in Bear Lake boating accident
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office released new details Tuesday about a boating accident that left a woman with life-threatening injuries.
The…
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ISU Preps for Hosting Idaho International Choral Festival July 14-18
Idaho State University is hosting one of the biggest events of the year in Pocatello, the Idaho International Choral Festival (IICF). The event…
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Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls short
Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.…
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Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride stops in Idaho Falls
Dozens of veterans rolled into Idaho Falls on Tuesday as part of the 17th Annual Tribute to Fallen Soldiers Motorcycle Ride, a cross-country journey…
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