Fair food that’s surprisingly fair to your diet
The food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair is one of the things that draws people back every year. From cheeseburgers and nachos to deep-fried…
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Eastern Idaho fire restrictions lifted as wildfire season draws to a close
As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and federal land management agencies will rescind…
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Bonneville County to end lease agreement with Idaho Innovation Center
The Bonneville County Board of Commissioners announced today that it will conclude its lease agreement with the Idaho Innovation Center,…
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“A long road of litigation ahead”: Attorneys for Victor Perez family to continue with civil suit after AG declines to press charges against officers
While the four officers have been cleared of criminal charges for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager with cerebral…
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Falls Valley Elementary unveils new secure entry to enhance student safety
In a move to improve student and staff safety, Bonneville Joint School District 93 cut the ribbon on a new office and security entry to Falls Valley…
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U of I Professor helps discover new moon orbiting Uranus
A team led by the Southwest Research Institute and including University of Idaho’s Matthew Hedman, a professor of physics, discovered a new moon…
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Officers in Victor Perez Shooting will not face criminal charges, Pocatello Mayor responds
Following an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has determined that the four…
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ITD services restored after statewide outage
“We understand this outage may be frustrating for our customers and partners,” said Lisa McClellan, DMV Administrator. “We appreciate your…
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“I was in shock”: New video shows terrifying moment bridge collapses in Shoshone Ice Caves
Three people are recovering today after a bridge collapsed inside the popular Shoshone Ice Caves north of Twin Falls last night.
Lincoln County…
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22-Year-Old apprehended following work detail escape, BCSO thanks community for quick tips
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 22-year-old Braxton Scott Larson, who escaped from a work detail crew this morning at…
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House panel releases tranche of Epstein files as controversy looms large over Congress’ return to Washington
The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released tens of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related files it had received from the Justice Department, as…
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Falls Water rate increase approved by PUC
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a rate increase for Falls Water, a move the company states is necessary to cover the…
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Edson Fichter talks return to Pocatello this September
The annual ‘Edson Fichter Talks’ lecture series is back, bringing a month of free community lectures to Pocatello every Wednesday in…
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Fremont County Commissioners uphold decision to deny hotel development at Henry’s Lake Flats
The Fremont County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to deny Ensign Hospitality’s request to build a 132-room hotel at Henry’s Lake Flats.…
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Public health officials confirm West Nile Virus in Bannock County mosquito pool
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement have confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool in Public…
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“I ask that they forgive me.” Luis Garcia-Diaz sentenced to 30 years for US 20 DUI crash that killed six
Luis Garcia-Diaz, 27, was sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison today for a deadly drunk driving crash that killed six people last year on…
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Senior support organization accepting donations to fill mobility needs of local people
The Area V Agency on Aging in Pocatello is looking for donations of mobility equipment and other home-care supplies to stock their in-house…
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Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 15,000 acres; Second community meeting set for tomorrow
Firefighters continue to battle the Dollar Lake Fire, which has now grown to 15,282 acres but is now 25% contained. Another public community meeting…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department urges residents to “stay vigilant” as wildfire season winds down
“Although Idaho Falls has limited wildland within city limits, we are surrounded by agricultural and recreational areas that can easily ignite and…
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Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire, 40% contained
Firefighters have made good progress on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now 40% contained. The fire, located about three miles south of Smoot,…
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Truck loses its load of straw on East 25th Street in Idaho Falls
A truck carrying straw bales lost its load Tuesday morning on East 25th Street just south of John Adams…
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Man charged with murder after a ‘ding dong ditch’ shooting leaves an 11-year-old boy dead
By Holly Yan, Ashley Killough, David Williams, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — A Houston man is accused of killing an 11-year-old boy after a “ding…
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Plane makes emergency landing in Power County wheat field
A plane with three people aboard made an emergency landing in a wheat field in the Aborn Valley south of Pauline after experiencing mechanical…
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Heise Hot Springs sees record Summer, thanks to renovations
Businesses all throughout Idaho, known for their summer fun, are wrapping up as fall approaches. Heise Hot Springs, a popular local destination just…
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AAA Idaho reminds drivers to be careful as Labor Day Weekend comes to a close
“Sometimes people get impatient, start weaving in and out of those situations, trying to gain some ground, and that can be dangerous.”…
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A powerful solar storm could trigger auroras farther south over the US than usual
A powerful solar storm is expected to reach Earth on Monday evening, potentially triggering a display of northern lights across the northern…
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TOBYMAC’s Hits Deep Tour 2026 to stop in Idaho Falls next spring
Some of the biggest names in Christian music are headed to Idaho Falls next year. The Awakening Foundation announced this week that TOBYMAC’s Hits…
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Yellowstone rivers partially reopen for fishing as temperatures drop
Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that had been previously closed due to high water temperatures and low flows in Yellowstone National…
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Bonneville County candidates finalized for November 4th elections
The candidate lists for city elections across Eastern Idaho are now final, with a notable number of hopefuls in Bonneville County. The deadline for…
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Missing hunter safely located in Lincoln County
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a hunter who has been missing since August 23.
Timothy Hinebaugh, 58,…
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Buhl Police arrest three juveniles for racist graffiti at Skate Park
The Buhl Police Department has identified and charged three juvenile suspects after a local skate park was vandalized with “racist and hateful…
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Willow Creek Fire 38% contained, crews make progress on north end
Fire crews are making progress on the Willow Creek fire. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is…
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Rexburg Soup Kitchen resumes weekly meals after summer break
Starting this Wednesday, September 3rd, the Rexburg soup kitchen will once again be serving hot, nourishing meals at the VFW building. Whether you…
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Idaho Falls Police, Anheuser-Busch team up for 9/11 memorial stair climb
In a moving tribute to the heroes of 9/11 and our local first responders, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Anheuser-Busch are hosting their…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves 2026 budget
The Idaho Falls City Council has approved the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget, resulting in a balanced financial plan that outlines how public…
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Public invited to candlelight vigil for overdose awareness
The event is meant to remember those who were lost to drug overdose, support families who have been affected, and help the public know what resources…
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Museum exhibit and event brings art lovers together
“The museum is here to celebrate education, empowering people to be creative, enjoy looking at art, contemplating, having a dialog with yourself as…
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Chronic Wasting Disease testing for deer now mandatory north of Idaho Falls
Idaho Fish and Game says hunters must test deer for Chronic Wasting Disease in seven hunting areas, including one just north of Idaho…
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Chain-reaction crash clogs US-20, drivers urged to slow down for holiday weekend
A multi-vehicle crash has caused significant traffic disruptions on US-20 near Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls (exit 307), blocking both westbound lanes…
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Idaho Falls and Pocatello finalize candidate lists for fall municipal election
The candidate lists are now final for city elections across Eastern Idaho, following the 5 p.m. deadline for residents to throw their names into the…
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Powerlifters compete to break world records in Idaho Falls
“The support as well is just amazing! Everyone cheering everyone on, just supporting each…
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Fish and Game’s 2025 hunting outlook predicts strong elk, growing mule deer populations in Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game released its 2025 Deer/Elk Hunting Outlook report earlier this week, and deer and elk populations should be…
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Stepped-up school patrols start today to keep students safe
Starting today, law enforcement is stepping up patrols around schools. The Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force is stepping up patrols to…
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Appeals court says Trump unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose tariffs
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs earlier this…
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Pop up wedding dress shop providing cost-effective options for brides stops in Pocatello
Dress Express, a family owned wedding dress supplier based in Montana, brought over 1,400 dresses to the Portneuf Valley to give brides an affordable…
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Year-long investigation leads to arrest of Rexburg man on child sexual abuse material charges
After an investigation that spanned more than a year, a Rexburg man is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Detectives…
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EIPH announces Opioid Settlement Subgrants for organizations combatting the opioid crisis
Eastern Idaho Public Health is excited to announce the opportunity to provide subgrants to organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in…
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Recent rain helps crews contain multiple wildfires in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Widespread rain and moisture have helped crews contain several wildfires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest over the past three days. According…
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Judge extends restraining order on Idaho murder scene images following families’ lawsuit
Families of two victims in the Moscow student murders are fighting to prevent the release of graphic images from the crime scene. The two families…
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Pocatello sanitation collection operating as usual on Labor Day
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal on Labor Day, September 1.
Residents regularly scheduled…
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Firefighters gain ground on Dollar Lake Fire, evacuations remain in place
Firefighters are making significant headway on the Dollar Lake Fire, which has grown to 13,449 acres and is now 22% contained. A new incident…
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Local Recipes: Maggie’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Not sure what to do with your extra Zucchini from the garden? In case you missed it, here’s Maggie Moore’s chocolate…
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Three-vehicle crash shuts down I-15 near Blackfoot
A multi-vehicle crash blocked southbound I-15 near Blackfoot Thursday afternoon.…
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“Powering the future” New exhibit at Heritage Park brings hydropower to life for community
A new interactive exhibit is teaching the local community about hydropower.
Heritage Park in Idaho Falls welcomed its first historical exhibit with…
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Police, City Officials address death threats against public official in Pocatello
Pocatello police are investigating threats made to a public official, leading to an emergency executive session city council meeting yesterday…
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Catholic Priest arrested in Nampa on sexual battery charges
A Catholic Priest at Nampa’s St. Paul’s Catholic Church has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor, the Nampa Police Department…
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Two-vehicle crash overturns car on Pancheri Drive, only minor injuries reported
Idaho Falls Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Pancheri Drive near Culver’s, which caused minor traffic disruptions.
The crash was…
Continue Reading “We’ll Never Call This Way”: ISP warns of scammers spoofing official numbers
In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from numbers that appeared to be from ISP. In one disturbing…
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The Best Bites of the Fair: Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2025 food contest winners
The Eastern Idaho State Fair is proud to announce the winners of its highly anticipated 2025 Best Fair Food Contest, where local media members served…
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Officials break ground for new nuclear reactor at INL
“Multiple companies like Aalo, their first groundbreaking, are paving the way toward to this new nuclear age where we will see a lot of growth in…
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Idaho Fish and Game issues salvage order for Mackay Reservoir
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Mackay Reservoir, effective August 30 through October 31, 2025.
The Big…
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Idaho Man pleads guilty to 2020 shooting at Missionary Training Center in Provo
An Idaho man pleaded guilty yesterday to a shooting at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) back in 2020.
Dallin William Litster, 27,…
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Woman convicted of forgery in Bingham County
A local woman is facing up to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of Forgery. Bingham County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fred Wheeler…
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Bannock County Commissioners vote in 2026 budget with promises to try and restore non-profit funding
Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to implement their controversial 2026 proposed county budget at a regular meeting on Thursday, August…
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Crews gain ground on Willow Creek Fire; Community meeting set for tomorrow
Fire managers will host a community meeting tomorrow, August 29, at the Afton Civic Center, located at 150 Washington Street. The meeting, which…
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Voters to decide on new performing arts addition for South Fremont High School
Voters in Fremont County will decide in November if a new performing arts addition can be constructed at South Fremont High School.…
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“He just charged right at us and started mauling our dog” Dog attack victim in Blackfoot speaks out
A recent string of dog attacks in Blackfoot has raised questions about animal neglect and full animal shelters. Blackfoot resident Hunter Hatch and…
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Rabid Bat confirmed in Oneida County, first in southeast Idaho this year
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed that a bat found in Oneida County has tested positive for rabies, marking the first rabid bat detected…
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Idaho lawmakers need parents’ help evaluating child custody laws
If you or someone you know has ever been confused or frustrated by child custody laws, you’ll be interested in a hearing at the College of Eastern…
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Police examine online videos, writings possibly linked to Minneapolis church shooting suspect
Police are investigating online videos apparently posted by the shooter who killed two children and injured 17 other people at a Catholic church in…
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Conservation group gets major grant to improve nature preserve in Pocatello
The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, a non-profit citizen conservation group, recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife…
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“The final piece of the puzzle”: New arrest in 2022 Ririe Rest Stop Murder
Three years after the Ririe Rest Stop Murder of 36-year-old Morey Pelton, another arrest has been…
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Power restored to over 600 customers in Swan Valley after outage
Lower Valley Energy is reporting a power outage affecting at least 642 customers in the area between Irwin and Swan Valley. The outage was first…
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More West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County
“Culex tarsalis mosquitoes are the primary vector species of West Nile virus in our area and are most common in July and August when the…
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Idaho Cleanup Project set to demolish third naval reactor prototype
The Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) is moving forward with plans to demolish a third defueled naval reactor prototype vessel at the Idaho National…
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Rocky Mountain Power customers in Idaho set for annual bill decrease
Rocky Mountain Power customers are set to receive a federal billing credit that could save them up to $51.87 annually on their power bills.
The…
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Fremont County Coroner identifies victim of US-20 rollover crash
A 46-year-old Rexburg man was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash yesterday afternoon on US-20, just north of Rexburg.
According to a report…
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President Trump orders flags at half-staff after fatal Minneapolis school shooting
President Donald Trump has ordered all U.S. flags at public and government buildings to be flown at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, August 31,…
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Parents of 16-year-old sue OpenAI, claiming ChatGPT advised on his suicide
The parents of 16-year-old Adam Raine have sued OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, alleging that ChatGPT contributed to their son’s suicide, including by…
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Yellowstone begins annual grizzly bear capture research operations
As part of ongoing monitoring efforts to document recovery of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem under the Endangered Species Act,…
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Firefighters gain ground on 13,449-acre Dollar Lake Fire, now 8% contained
After taking advantage of a break in the weather on Tuesday, firefighters have successfully increased containment of the Dollar Lake Fire to 8%,…
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Willow Creek Fire grows to 4,355 acres, containment at 12%
The Willow Creek Fire in Bridger-Teton National Forest has grown to 4,355 acres, but firefighters are making steady progress, achieving 12%…
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Suspected shooter at Minneapolis Catholic school is dead, sources say
A suspected shooter at a Minnesota Catholic school is dead, two law enforcement officials familiar with the matter told CNN Wednesday, soon after…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 25 years for rape
He was sentenced with no possibility of parole until Thomson turns 72, meaning he will serve 23 years before becoming…
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“Miracle Workers”: After years of illness, Idaho Falls woman begins new life with double lung transplant
A new set of lungs has given Audra Burgener a second chance at life. The 59-year-old Idaho Falls woman received a double lung transplant at the…
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ISU & INL partner to strengthen domestic critical materials supply chain
“ISU and INL have a long history of successful partnerships and collaborations,” said ISU President Robert Wagner. “Establishing a critical and…
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Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation sponsors ISP trooper safety training
The Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation is once again stepping up to support local law enforcement. Their latest contribution to the Idaho State…
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Bannock County residents, non-profits rally against commissioners’ proposed budget at public hearing on Tuesday
Bannock County commissioners held a public hearing attended by dozens of residents and area organization leaders who shared overwhelming opposition…
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Two-vehicle crash blocks I-15 southbound lanes near Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting a crash on I-15 Southbound near Blackfoot. The details of the crash are still coming in, but Idaho…
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Thanks to Taylor Swift’s future father-in-law, we know exactly when she got engaged
CNN By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — Thank you Ed Kelce for your willingness to share. The father of football star Travis Kelce spilled the…
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Buhl man sentenced to 18-years in prison for possession of child pornography
“This sentence removes another predator from our communities and sends a clear message that we will not waver in prosecuting those who exploit…
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Dollar Lake Fire swells to over 13,000 acres, public meeting tonight at 6
The Dollar Lake Fire in Sublette County, Wyoming, has now burned 13,449 acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire, which began last…
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Willow Creek Fire now 12% contained
Fire crews made significant progress yesterday on the eastern flank of the Willow Creek Fire, burning southwest of the town of Smoot, Wyoming. This…
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Blackfoot firefighters rescue person overcome by heat exhaustion while fighting brush fire
As crews began to attack the blaze and call for additional resources, they found a person lying facedown in the brush, clearly “overcome by heat…
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Lightning strikes spark multiple wildfires in in Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Fire crews are battling several lightning-caused fires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. With more thunderstorms in the forecast, Forest…
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“Common-Sense Law stays in effect”: Federal Judge allows Idaho’s University Restroom Law to remain in effect during legal challenge
“Parents shouldn’t have to worry that their daughters will be forced to share restrooms with biological males while pursuing their…
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Willow Creek Fire grows to over 3,800 acres, Evacuation orders downgraded for Gomms Pond area
U.S. Highway 89 has reopened in both directions after a temporary closure due to the Willow Creek Fire, which has now grown to over 3,820 acres in…
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Idaho Falls City Council candidate shares thoughts and ideas
“Make sure that the growth that’s happening is done in a safe way for the community so that things are still affordable and we’re still keeping the…
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Fish and Game to stock over 4,500 Rainbow Trout this September near Salmon
Idaho Department of Fish and Game will stock over 4,500 catchable-sized (10 to 12-inch) Rainbow trout during September at the following locations: …
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Dollar Lake Fire grows to over 11,510 acres in Bridger Teton National Forest
A sense of urgency is growing today in Sublette County, Wyoming, as a fast-moving wildfire, dubbed the Dollar Lake Fire, forced ongoing evacuations…
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