For nearly 44 years, a man known only as the “Unknown Wanderer” has remained one of Idaho’s most enduring unidentified-person cases.
This morning, investigators say they may finally know who he was.
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A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in Custer County, Idaho, for missing hunter Kelly King.
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Idaho Falls toddler Bootsey Darrington earned a Guinness World Record for becoming the youngest person to visit every Disney theme park through coincidental travel related to her mother’s career.
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A beloved furniture store from Idaho Falls has officially expanded to Pocatello. On September 23, members of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and employees and owners of Modern Home cut the ribbon on their new location.
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The Snake River Animal Shelter is scheduled to host a community clinic this Saturday, Sept. 26, offering free vaccinations and microchips for approximately 200 pets in Idaho Falls.
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The iconic Spud Drive-In has been closed since a 2022 windstorm destroyed its movie screen. Now, developers are moving forward with plans to rebuild the theater and transform the property into a larger entertainment destination.
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Gerardo Mendoza was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a stabbing in Rexburg, Idaho, and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on September 30.
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A local freelance journalist has been found guilty of felony domestic violence following a two-day jury trial in Bonneville County.
A jury found David Helaman George, 36, of Idaho Falls, guilty of one count of felony domestic battery inflicting traumatic injury on Sept. 15, according to a Tuesday release from the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office. George was acquitted on a second count.
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a weapon at Bonneville High School, prompting the school district to initiate a hall check.
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Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a bicyclist.
“Even seemingly minor details could be helpful. Thank you for sharing this post and helping us reach anyone who may have witnessed the incident,” states the post.
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Thunder Ridge High School senior Kason Loveland, who has Down syndrome, achieved a personal milestone by scoring a touchdown during a football game against Bonneville.
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“There’s a lot of toxicity in politics right now through advertisements, through the internet,” said Braver Angels Organizer Michael Jindra. “This is a personal event that helps people get to know candidates face-to-face, and I think that kind of helps tone it down a little bit.”
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WYDOT crews began installing updated signs on Monday along Highway 22, including new “Must Stop Brake Check” signs at the summit and “No Parking” signs near the gravel escape ramp and vehicle arrestor system. This step towards safety comes after summer travel resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.
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Gasoline prices across the region rose 10 cents overnight due to global crude oil supply issues, prompting economists to warn of potential price increases for groceries and other goods.
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Idaho foster and kinship families are scheduled to participate in a Fostering Family Adventures event on September 26 at Harriman State Park, featuring various outdoor activities and educational programs.
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BREAKING UPDATE: Christie Stone’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, with the judge saying the case will require significantly more court time to work through the evidence. Judge Cousins said the case is “paper heavy” and the parties expect to need about a day and a half — roughly 12 hours — for the preliminary
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A 34-year-old Rexburg man was hospitalized after a head-on crash along US-20 north of Rigby last night.
The crash happened just after 10:30 pm around mile marker 342. Idaho State Police say the Rexburg man was driving east in a 2003 Toyota Corolla when he crossed into the westbound lanes and head-on collided with a 2026 Subaru Forester.
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Rexburg police are warning drivers to slow down and remain alert following a significant increase in traffic accidents over the past ten days.
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“Always remember the sacrifices that the P.O.W. / MIAs (Missing in Action) have done for this country and this community,” John Cope said. “When you put your name on the line to join the service, you’re committing to protecting our freedoms and following the Constitution of the United States.”
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District 91 has seen its band and orchestra enrollment more than double this year, prompting school officials to seek community donations for much-needed instruments.
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Amy’s Kitchen is laying off dozens of employees at its Pocatello facility as part of a nationwide restructuring, moving its canning operations from Idaho to Medford, Oregon, as first reported by the Press Democrat.
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A quick-thinking pickup truck driver rescued an elderly man from a burning car on U.S. Highway 26 near Poplar, Idaho, on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders arrived around 1:55 p.m. at mile marker 360 to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. While firefighters extinguished the blaze, the Idaho State Police temporarily closed the highway.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Filling up is getting more expensive for Idaho drivers, with the average price of regular gasoline climbing nearly 36 cents per gallon in just the last month. According to GasBuddy, Idaho’s average gas price is now $4.83 per gallon, up 6.7 cents from a week ago and 35.6 cents from
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Authorities are investigating an unprovoked stabbing of a Sikh truck driver by Andrew Bzdak at a Wyoming rest stop while advocates raise alarms regarding inflammatory rhetoric directed at South Asian truckers.
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The Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has directed its members in Idaho to oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act this November. If passed, the initiative will repeal the state’s current abortion ban and replace its existing definition of fetal viability. Church leaders shared their official opposition through letters read during recent worship services.
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Starting October 1, the Idaho Transportation Department will close several minor access points and two four-wheeler tracks along State Highway 33 between Driggs and Victor to improve safety.
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“All the good things that there is to do in life, you can experience in an airplane,” Bagley said.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Idaho Falls resident is recovering after firefighters rescued them from a manufactured home fire on West Elswood Drive Sunday morning. The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the scene around 10 a.m. after callers reported seeing black smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters began aggressively attacking the
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Hundreds of volunteers in Blackfoot gathered Saturday morning to process 5,000 ears of corn for the local food pantry’s winter meal program.
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The Upper Valley Special Response Team (SRT) executed the warrants at the suspect’s home and took the suspect into custody at the Madison County Jail on charges of Aggravated Battery.
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“We’ve been training for years for this moment,” said 2026 Spud Tug Champion Ethan Corbett. “Everything we do, we do it for our Grandma.”
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Ray Cope endured 44 months as a Japanese Prisoner of War, his son John described, facing “severe malnutrition, disease, beatings and torture.”
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The storm systems blowing through Eastern Idaho have left behind significant damage, including cracked windshields from hail the size of golf balls. The day after the massive lightning and thunderstorm hit communities, one local business is picking up the pieces, while the National Weather Service urges caution for the coming days.
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A three-vehicle crash blocked US 20 west of Idaho Falls on Friday afternoon, resulting in the closure of the highway at 65th W.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Incoming CEO Carrie Athay outlined her strategic vision for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing business advocacy, economic growth and restoring public trust while the organization undergoes a full forensic audit. Athay, who brings a background in arts and nonprofit management to the post, plans to focus on connecting
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Anthony Brady transitioned from a promising baseball player sidelined by injuries to a successful biomechanics specialist for the Philadelphia Phillies, where he uses data and technology to support Major League pitchers.
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Idaho State Police have identified Dr. Mark Baker, a prominent local oral surgeon, as the man killed after striking an elk on Interstate 15 near the Utah-Idaho border on Monday, Sept. 14.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — Some of the world’s top fly anglers have spent this week casting across the rivers and lakes of Eastern Idaho, Montana and Wyoming as Idaho Falls hosts the 45th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championship. The international competition runs through Friday, September 18, with five sessions testing anglers across some of
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Viewers shared photos during Thursday night’s thunderstorms.
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Bonneville County Jail’s I.G.N.I.T.E. program graduated 102 individuals with their G.E.D. in the past three years.
“It’s a big accomplishment. I have been turned down jobs in the past for not having a diploma or GED, and so this will give me, a better opportunity for better jobs and better employment, better income,” said G.E.D. recipient Brian Moore.
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YELLOWSTONE, Wyo (KIFI) – Yellowstone National Park has welcomed nearly 3.5 million recreation visits through August 2026, according to new National Park Service visitation data. This however shows a slight decline in the number of summer tourists traveling through the park compared to 2025. The park recorded approximately 3.49 million recreation visits through August this
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A heavy storm triggered flash flood warnings and localized flooding across Madison, Bonneville, and Jefferson counties in eastern Idaho.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Voters in eastern Idaho had the opportunity to hear from a candidate in the race for Idaho Attorney General during an event in Idaho Falls. The City Club of Idaho Falls hosted a gathering at University Place featuring Democratic candidate Lori Hickman, while incumbent Republican Attorney General Raul Labrador chose not
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Big Rock Burn Scar A Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 1 p.m. for the Big Rock burn scar in southeastern Jefferson County and south-central Madison County. Thunderstorms moving into the area are producing heavy rain over the burn scar, and life-threatening flash flooding is ongoing or expected to
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A Rexburg man was arrested and faces multiple felony charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Madison County.
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The Pocatello Fire Department is investigating after two vehicles caught fire in the yard of Shaw’s Auto Parts along N 1st Ave on Wednesday.
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“There’s lots of challenges that we have that we need to overcome,” said NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa. “We want to make sure we get everybody’s ideas and put them together for that, and we absolutely need women to do that.”
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“The decisions made over the next decade will shape the future of energy, technology and national security right here in the United States of America,” said College of Eastern Idaho President Lori Barber. “The people sitting in this room, that’s all of you, will be the ones who are making those decisions.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KIFI)- Constitution Day is observed on Sept. 17, marking the date the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. The holiday is being celebrated with national events and local community activities. The holiday was celebrated with an address on religious freedom delivered Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral by Dallin H. Oaks, President of The
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The Collector’s Corner Museum in Idaho Falls will host a family-friendly “1776” scavenger hunt on Sept. 19 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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Idaho State University boasts many opportunities unique to its Pocatello campus, including its being the only university in the state with a Bachelor’s program for nuclear engineering. Now, those students will receive a secondary hands-on education through a new advanced research and test reactor located at the ISU Business and Research Park.
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Idaho State Police are seeking the driver of a red Chevrolet Silverado that fled the scene of a crash leaving two people injured on U.S. Highway 20 in Island Park on Sunday night.
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A Ririe woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Kenworth truck in Idaho Falls on Sept. 15.
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While temperatures are increasing, rain showers and thunderstorms will work their way into our region this Wednesday evening. Expect these to begin very light and isolated in coverage, with the main impact hitting land by Thursday and Friday. A return to mild and seasonal conditions is expected by the weekend. We are starting off Wednesday
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“This one will fly approximately 100 to 107 miles an hour…” said Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club Member Dave Leffler. “It is an aerobatic airplane, so you can do loops, rolls, snap rolls – all kinds of good stuff.”
The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club invites everyone to come enjoy their brand-new flying field this Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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With help from mom and dad, four-year-old Emree Eddy has started putting candy machines inside local businesses, giving customers a quick sweet treat while learning about money, responsibility and communication.
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The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has named Carrie Athay as its next Chief Executive Officer.
“From the beginning, we were looking for a leader who could bring people together, build strong relationships, and help move the Chamber forward,” said Brenden Craft, Chair of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber Board. “Carrie stood out throughout the process. She knows this community, she has a proven record of leadership, and we believe she is the right person to lead the Chamber into its next chapter.”
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Idaho Fish and Game is investigating after a bull elk was found shot and left to waste in Bingham County.
Investigators believe the animal was killed at night between September 4th and 5th. A member of the public later discovered the carcass. According to IDFG, the poacher shot the elk several times from the road using a centerfire rifle, a direct violation during an active archery-only season.
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Idaho law enforcement and Latah County authorities are urging the public and media outlets not to publish or distribute alleged unredacted crime scene photos from the University of Idaho murders following a potential leak.
“Providing sensitive unredacted crime scene material for public dissemination is an unwarranted invasion of the victims’ privacy and demonstrates a profound lack of integrity and professionalism,” states the release. ” Those entrusted with access to such material must safeguard it and violating that trust and any professional and ethical duties required by such position of trust, is unconscionable.”
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Two Montana women were arrested in Lemhi County, Idaho, after a traffic stop on Sunday night led to the seizure of various illegal drugs and nearly $300,000 in cash.
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An Idaho Falls motorcyclist, Austin Green, was found deceased following a crash near North Fork, Idaho.
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Pocatello man Michael Joseph Pena was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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The Boise School District reached a $34,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving its transgender student restroom policy. The suit, filed by the Idaho Family Policy Center on behalf of a former student, followed allegations that a female student encountered a biological male twice in the girls restroom during the 2024-2025 school year.
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Following a trailblazing 2025 season where Southeast Idaho residents donated over $1 million, the popular Light the World Giving Machines are returning to the region this holiday season.
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A 66-year-old Pocatello man died Monday night after his vehicle struck an elk on Interstate 15 in Oneida County, according to the Idaho State Police.
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A 76-year-old Ammon man has died after being pulled from the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls on Monday evening, marking the third drowning incident along the river this summer.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane issued a joint proclamation to encourage residents to register for the upcoming November 3 general election.
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Yellowstone National Park’s geology team has removed a record-breaking amount of debris, including over 20,100 pieces of trash and hundreds of hats, from fragile hydrothermal areas during 2026.
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Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Idaho Transportation Department will start repaving U.S. Highway 30 east of McCammon, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction for approximately three weeks.
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The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is scheduled to begin a prescribed fire targeting approximately 2,500 acres near Swan Valley during the week of September 14.
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As Idaho remains one of the leading states for suicide deaths, healthcare experts and local organizations are highlighting warning signs and providing a list of regional mental health resources and the national 988 hotline.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Several downtown Idaho Falls businesses and residents are reporting damage following what appears to be a series of vandalism incidents over the weekend. Photos and reports shared on social media show shattered business windows, destroyed potted plants scattered across sidewalks, and damaged streetlights in different areas of downtown. Some of
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Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cameron “Cam” Sholly will step down in late September after nearly eight years of leadership to become the chief operating officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the City in this new role and to continue building on the foundation laid by our finance team,” Hagedorn said. “Our responsibility goes beyond managing the City’s finances — it’s about being good stewards of public resources, providing reliable information for decision-making, and helping departments effectively serve our community.”
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Diesel prices reach a record high in Idaho, with the average diesel price reaching $6.07 in the state, according to AAA.
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A Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of chemical contaminants like acrylamide and phthalates in 14 out of 21 packaged snacks marketed to children.
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Twenty-five years after Amber Hoopes disappeared from her grandparents’ home in Idaho Falls, investigators and family members continue to seek answers while mourning the loss of her presence in their lives.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair wrapped up on Saturday, September 12 after nine days of performances, intense carnival rides, famous fair food and hundreds of 4-H animals on display. The fair is the largest event in southeast Idaho, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the region every year.
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Community members gathered at the Bonneville County Courthouse for Missing Person’s Day to honor over 180 missing individuals in Idaho and hear from abduction survivor Megan Lentz.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a manufactured home Friday night, Sept. 11, near North 75th East.
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“It always kind of gets to me that the United States is not invulnerable from an attack,” said Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1004 Commander Jim Stringham.
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“The average for the country is less than 50 percent of businesses after five years are still in business. If they come in our business, go to our business incubation program, we have a success ratio of 86 percent,” said Idaho Innovation Center Executive Director Bryan Magleby.
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Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, communities in Southeast Idaho continue to honor the memory of those lost. From blood drives at the Red Cross to memorials, local residents recall the profound sense of unity that emerged during the crisis.
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A Challis man was arrested Friday on multiple felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor following a coordinated investigation by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security.
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McClatchy Media is laying off 33 percent of its unionized staff at several newspapers in Idaho and Washington, including 10 journalists at the Idaho Statesman whose last day is set for October 11.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with memorial ceremonies, stair climbs, tributes and opportunities for service. Several events are planned throughout the day to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, as well as the
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“We serve over 200,000 individuals each month throughout the year. This last fiscal year, we delivered enough food for 22 million meals, and that’s 26.5 million pounds of food,” said Idaho Foodbank President and CEO Randy Ford.
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Idaho State Police are investigating multiple crashes involving three vehicles on eastbound U.S. 20 near Idaho Falls that resulted in one woman being hospitalized on Thursday.
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H. Davis Salon is scheduled to host a fundraising event this Saturday offering $20 dry haircuts and raffles to benefit the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket.
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Idaho Fish and Game officials captured and relocated a bull moose after it was spotted in a residential backyard near a hospital in American Falls.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Idaho’s summer travel season comes to an end, new data from the Idaho Transportation Department shows a decrease in fatal crashes during this year’s “100 Deadliest Days” period — but thousands of crashes were still reported across the state. An ITD crash summary from District 6 Public Information Officer
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Drivers and pedestrians have navigated orange cones, cranes and lower speeds through the historic downtown district in Pocatello all summer. Yesterday, the city announced two of the projects are complete, with two others expected to wrap up before the end of the year.
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Fire crews investigated a fire that burned a garage and potentially a truck at a home on East 25th Street in Idaho Falls early Thursday morning.
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An upcoming Nuclear Industry Symposium and IDEA Academy on artificial intelligence are opening the door for high school students to explore careers in STEM.
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The Idaho Freedom Festival is scheduled to take place this Friday at 6 p.m. at the Bonneville County Fair Grounds, featuring veteran tributes, historical competitions, and live performances.
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Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly 399, after two years in the making.
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Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has prioritized federal arts grants and funding for art communities.
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The fall semester has been underway at Idaho State University for a few weeks, and President Wagner gave his fall address titled “Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Purpose” to cover the 125 years of history and what his administration seeks for the future of the university.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A Bonneville County district court ordered Rich Broadcasting LLC to vacate its commercial property in Idaho Falls following a legal dispute over $553,362.49 in unpaid rent and interest owed to landlord Commerce Way Partners II, LLC. The District Court of the Seventh Judicial District in Bonneville County granted full legal possession
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Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that uncovered discrepancies and potential forgery.
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