Fatal single vehicle accident in Cassia County
An accident involving a single vehicle on Yale Road at 1875 E Road, east of Declo, has killed a 36 year old man from…
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Idaho Fish and Game wants wings
Idaho Fish and Game is asking hunters to donate wing samples from harvested birds into ‘wing…
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$5 million grant applications open to convert groundwater to surface water irrigation
Grants up to $5 million to convert groundwater to surface water irrigation have become…
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EIRMC gets a new helipad
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is excited to celebrate its new helipad expansion.…
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Ribbon cutting held for expanded Pocatello Community Rec Center
The Pocatello Community Recreation Center will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its recently expanded facility on Thursday, September…
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Train, farm truck collide near Aberdeen
A train collided with a farm truck in rural Bingham County on…
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FIRE WATCH: Firefighters work to control spot fires along Highway 26 on the Fish Creek Fire
Highway 26/287 over the Togwotee Pass remains closed due to the Fish Creek Fire.…
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FIRE WATCH: Residents allowed to return home near Stanley
The Custer County Sheriff’s Office has moved Zone 1’s evacuation status back to the SET. The other Zones which include Zone 2, 3, 4, 5 and Casino…
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Delta to provide a larger jet for flights between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake City
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport announced Thursday Delta Airlines will soon be using a larger aircraft to fly between Idaho Falls and Salt Lake…
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Bus and car crash near Idaho National Laboratory
An accident involving a car and a bus occurred near the junction of Highway 20 and 26. As seen in the image above, the car was overturned in the…
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Road construction on Holmes Avenue will soon be completed
We are two and a half weeks into the reconstruction project on Holmes Ave. in Idaho Falls and crews are making great…
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The public is invited to the dedication ceremony for Idaho Falls’ new 9/11 Memorial
n Wednesday, September 11, 2024, the Idaho Falls Fire Department will hold a solemn dedication ceremony for the city’s new 9/11 Memorial, honoring…
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INL holds ribbon cutting for new Sample Preparation Lab
The lab will make testing go faster so the United States’ nuclear reactors can last longer, and be more…
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What ‘unhealthy’ air quality could mean for Pocatello residents
Wildfire smoke from the west is blowing into the Portneuf Valley, making Wednesday’s air quality “unhealthy for sensitive…
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Bannock County offices open for business despite construction
Bannock County offices want to remind residents that they are open for services despite renovation construction that has closed a section of 6th…
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Last day of Portneuf District Library’s popular ‘Sensory Safari’
The Portneuf District Library’s fan-favorite ‘Sensory Safari’ exhibit is having its last day of the year on…
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FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to 110,425
Wapiti Fire grew to 110,425 acres on Tuesday with 4% containment.
Fire managers said all firelines are holding even though they saw an increase in…
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FIRE WATCH: Fish Creek Fire forces evacuations
A Level 3 “Go” evacuation was ordered Tuesday for residents on Brooks Lake, Pinnacle, and Breccia Drives due to spot fires from the Fish Creek Fire…
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CEOs of Albertsons and Kroger says shoppers would see lower prices after merger
The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons insisted Wednesday — under questioning from the federal government — that merging would…
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Dozens attend candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Dozens of people attended a candlelight vigil at Lookout Point Tuesday evening as part of Suicide Prevention Awareness…
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Donate a can, get a discount on fair entry; Wednesday is Local News 8 Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, get fair admission for $5 when you bring a can of food or other non-perishable food items.…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Ramp closure scheduled for Wednesday night on I15/I86 interchange
The northbound to westbound ramp of the Interstate 15/Interstate 86 Interchange will be closed beginning Wednesday night to allow for demolition of…
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Hallway ceiling falls at Idaho Falls High School
The ceiling section fell on Friday while students were in class, so it didn’t fall on…
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Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree
A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…
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FIRE WATCH: Evacuations continue for people near Hailey
The Blaine County Sheriff’s office have evacuated homes near the Glendale Fire is burning 5 miles southwest of Bellevue.…
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Fort Hall Fire Department breaks ground on new fire station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, the Fort Hall Fire Department, and Representative Mike Simpson gathered on Tuesday morning to break ground on the new…
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FIRE WATCH: Fish Creek Fire closes highway over Togwotee Pass
Highway 26/287 is closed between the East Boundary of Grand Teton National Park and Lava Mountain Lodge. The closure is due to fire activity near…
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FIRE WATCH: Wapiti Fire grows to over 108,000 acres
The Wapiti Fire has increased to over 108,017 acres. The lightning-caused fire is burning between the cities of Stanley and Lowman in the Sawtooth…
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Man arrested after he barricaded himself in a home
Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who barricaded himself inside a home Tuesday morning, Sept. 3, 2024.…
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Cheerleaders staff scone booth, while deep-fried watermelon is offered at another
At the Eastern Idaho State Fair, there are many booths and vendors, but on Monday, one food booth was mostly run by…
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Local young man sets records in bike races around the world
The last race was 1,200 miles long and took nine days to…
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Early morning fire in Shelley leaves one man in the hospital
Shelley Firth Fire department responded to a structure fire at 1350 E. Greenfield in Shelley this morning just before 6 a.m. Viewers report seeing…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department responds to a brush fire
Bonneville County Fire Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a brush fire at the 1000 block of Grassland Drive that involved a…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department respond to a brush fire near Action Motor Sports
Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a brush fire near Action Motor Sports at 1355 East Lincoln Road on Sunday, September…
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Anheuser-Busch is hosting the Annual 911 Memorial Stair Climb
In honor of those who lost their lives on 9/11/2001, and in continued honor of our local first responders who protect and serve our community,…
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Fatal officer-involved shooting following a pursuit
onneville County Sheriff’s Deputies were involved in a shooting early this morning while attempting to stop an erratic…
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Candlelight vigil held at the Green Belt remembering those lost to drug overdose
People gathered at the Green Belt on August 31, for an important purpose, remembering loved ones who lost their lives to drug…
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Fish Creek Fire conditions prevent firing operations
The conditions on August 30 were not conducive to firing operations. While it is unclear when those operations can take place, the hope is that…
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Burn ban in Bonneville County over Labor Day weekend
 If you plan to do some camping this Labor Day weekend in the Idaho Falls area, be sure to pack something warm for the chilly night.…
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Wapiti Fire has crews preparing miles of fireline
The Wapiti Fire as of August 31 is 0% contained and nearly 95,000 acres have burned. However, fire crews have completed multiple miles and forms of…
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Local news icons honored for their years in broadcasting
On Friday, the Idaho History of Broadcasting Foundation honored Jay Hildebrandt and Karole Honas for their service to the community at a luncheon in…
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Over 15 chihuahuas rescued from Blackfoot home
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue had a sudden influx of chihuahuas earlier this week when over fifteen dogs were rescued from a hoarder…
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Only on 8: Dylan Buckor opens up about “The Bachelorette,” the drama and future plans
As Season 21 of “The Bachelorette” wraps up, Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper interview Dylan Buckor, a beloved contestant on the…
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Child safety advocates see rise in counterfeit car seat online purchases
There are several red flags to tell if a car seat is…
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Air Supply rocks Pocatello Thursday night
Air Supply performed many of their best-known songs at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre Thursday night in…
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Plan for traffic on your way to the Eastern Idaho State Fair
A construction project along Interstate-15 will impact your commute to the Eastern Idaho State Fair in…
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Suspicious package temporarily evacuates INL building
Idaho National Laboratory’s Engineering Research Office Building was evacuated Thursday afternoon because of a reported suspicious…
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Police investigate crash on Fremont Avenue in Idaho Falls
A serious car crash blocked Fremont Avenue under the US 20 overpass for several hours early Thursday…
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Wapiti Fire grows to nearly 90,000 acres, community meeting set for Thursday evening in Stanley
The Wapiti Fire burning near Stanley grew nearly 19,000 acres Wednesday to a total of 89,714 acres.…
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Idaho cats at high risk for bird flu
Veterinarians are connecting this to the outbreak at dairy…
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The best food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair
The annual Best Fair Food Contest at the Eastern Idaho State Fair saw competitors across four…
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ISP Trooper honored with Silver Star for stopping high-speed chase
Thursday, Corporal Travis Gurney was presented the Silver Star in recognition of his heroic actions in the face of danger, which reflect law…
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Water managers propose new plan to state
Settlement negotiations between the SWC and IGWA continue concerning a mitigation plan that would provide the IGWA groundwater districts safe harbor…
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Idaho murder suspect wants trial moved after survey results say town will ‘burn the courthouse down’ if he’s acquitted
Lawyers for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022, argued Thursday to move his trial out of Latah…
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Idaho Food Bank working to feed students in Back-to-School campaign
The Idaho Food Bank is starting the school year by providing food to students through their School Pantry and Backpack programs, part of their…
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Hunters encouraged to be “Bear Aware” this fall
Bear activity has increased this year, so it’s important to take the precautions needed to avoid bear…
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Evacuation notices upgraded for Stanley residents
Evacuations are still in place for people near the Wapiti Fire burning near…
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IFPDÂ has found missing 4-year-old boy named Reign Nichols
Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a missing 4-year-old boy named Reign…
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Riley Gaines joins Governor Brad Little as he signs the Defending Women’s Sports ActÂ
Governor Little has signed the Defending Women’s Sports Act. The executive order seeks to counter the Biden administration’s rewrite of Title…
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Crispy Cones plans to open store on Hitt Road in Idaho Falls
Crispy Cones announced it will be opening a store in Idaho Falls.…
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Fishing is now open for two rivers in Yellowstone National Park
In a press release from Yellowstone National Park, both the Madison and Gibbon rivers are open to fishing effective…
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Idaho Falls K9 officer suddenly passes away
A K9 officer for the Idaho Falls Police Department has died. The department announced the death on Facebook Tuesday. …
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YMCA to open new learning center to help parents of 1 to 5 year olds
Idaho Falls YMCA is opening a new learning center on the ISU campus in Idaho Falls. Donovan Stokes stopped by the studio to explain what the new…
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Dead tree removal for the Fish Creek Fire beginning August 29
WYDOT crews will start dead tree removal on Thursday, August 29 to help suppress the Fish Creek…
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“No, Bonneville County is not a sanctuary city” – ICE mixup melts on closer inspection
Misguided rumors are circulating online that three Idaho counties, including Bonneville County, are sanctuaries for illegal…
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Smoke drops in along with the cold tonight
Can you smell the smoke? We are behind the cold front with those winds today, and only headed to the lower 70’s for the afternoon. So the other 2…
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Pocatello Police searching for suspect who stole a car with an infant inside
A Pocatello woman’s car was stolen with her 4-month-old baby inside on Tuesday…
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Wyoming search and rescue helicopter helps rescue hiker Sun Valley
Teton County Search and Rescue’s helicopter team was called to help rescue an injured hiker off a central Idaho mountain this past…
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Pocatello school district reminds parents and drivers about school bus safety
With almost all students back in school for the year, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has some important reminders for how parents and drivers…
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Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy Part 2
Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.…
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Fire quickly controlled along I-86 near American Falls
On Tuesday, Firefighters managed to control a brush fire along Interstate 86 near American…
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Local law enforcement stepping up to combat drunk driving this holiday weekend
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers that it is still important to be safe and sober while…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Work on traffic signal to be done on Yellowstone at Cliff Street
Idaho Falls city crews will be working on installing pedestrian traffic signal buttons and poles at the intersection of Yellowstone Avenue and Cliff…
Continue Reading Idaho’s water future – Governor commits more funding to preserving eastern Snake Plain aquifer
Idaho’s Governor is committing another $10-million to projects designed to improve the Eastern Snake Plain aquifer. Governor Brad Little announced…
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The City of Pocatello will hold their first open house to discuss parks plan
The first open house to discuss Pocatello’s Parks, Recreation, Open Spaces, and Trails (PROST) Plan will take place August 28, at 6 p.m. at Pocatello…
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Remembering Jerame Teel: A long-time Pocatello business owner who died in a UTV accident
The family of Jerame Dean Teel is learning how to cope and move forward after a UTV crash took his…
Continue Reading Fish Creek Fire burns over 11,000 acres
The Fish Creek Fire is 22 miles east of Moran along US 26/287. The highway remains open, but drivers could experience smoke and limited visibility…
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Comedian Jeff Foxworthy visits with Local News 8’s Jeff Roper
Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy as he prepares to perform at the Eastern Idaho State…
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Yellowstone National Park warns visitors to stay away from bull elk
Park visitors are warned to stay alert, stay away, stay…
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18-year-old arrested for shooting shotgun in McDonalds parking lot in Ammon
An 18-year-old was arrested early Sunday for shooting a shotgun in the air following a fight. …
Continue Reading Kroger and Albertsons defend merger plan in federal court against US regulators’ objections
Associated Press Writers PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Supermarket chain Albertsons told a federal judge Monday that it might have to lay off workers,…
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Highway 33 reopened – Storm cleanup begins for Newdale homeowners
Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia has reopened after dozens of power poles were knocked over on Friday evening. Homeowners along the stretch of…
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Bannock County budget hearing to address property taxes for new fiscal year
A public hearing for Bannock County’s fiscal year 2025 budget is set for Tuesday, August 27–among the topics of the hearing are property taxes.…
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Grand opening of Pocatello pickleball courts set for Tuesday
The grand opening of the the Con Gilmore pickleball courts at Ross Park in Pocatello has been set for Tuesday, August 27 at 10…
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Sunnyside Road closed to remove railroad tracks
The roads are expected to open again on Friday, Aug.…
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Broken Pocatello water main repaired Sunday morning
A water main that broke on Saturday night and caused road shutdowns and flooding in homes in Pocatello was repaired on Sunday…
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Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia is reopened
SH-33 from Newdale to Tetonia is now open along with power being…
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Pancheri Bridge will be detoured at night for construction
Traffic across the Pancheri Bridge will be temporarily detoured during the…
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 Two city streets in Pocatello have been closed due to a broken water main
Two city streets in Pocatello have been closed due to flooding caused by a broken water main. The break was caused by an old 12-inch cross fitting…
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The Wapiti Fire continues to burn thousands of acresÂ
The Wapiti Fire in central Idaho has grown over 20,000 acres in the last 24 hours and is 0%…
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Bonneville Bees 5th Grade football team donates more than 600 books to local library
On Friday, August 23, the Bonneville Bees 5th Grade football team took donations of over 600 books to the newest branch of the Bonneville County…
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An inmate at the Bonneville County Jail has passed away
The Bonneville County Sherriff is investigating the death of 43-year-old inmate, Lucas Lamar…
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Fatal vehicle crash near Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a single-vehicle crash involving a a yellow 2016 Yamaha Razor.…
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A car crashed into a dump truck and the driver of the car succumbed to their injuries and died
Highway 26 was reduced to one lane around 105 East near Ririe on Thursday, August 22, following a car and dump truck…
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Fire in Chubbuck destroys two sheds
AÂ Â fire in Chubbuck on Saturday August 24, 2024, was successfully contained by local firefighters before it could spread to the nearby…
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Removing a manhole cover is stinky, and illegal
The smell of fresh air was abruptly replaced with that of sewage in Blackfoot on the week of August 18. The cause of this smelly surprise was a…
Continue Reading Custer County Zone status for 1,2, and 3
The status of the zones in the Custer County…
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ITD worker struck by a car on a closed section of State Highway 33
A 41-year-old Idaho Falls man working for the Idaho Transportation Department was struck by a grey Ford Fusion on State Highway…
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1 woman dead after late-night shooting in Rexburg
One woman is dead and a suspect is in custody after a late-night shooting in…
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Downed power lines cause power outages and road closures on Highway 33
Power lines have gone down in multiple locations between Madison and Fremont…
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