Two local men face felony aggravated battery charges after a violent late-night clash near the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds sent a teenager to the hospital on Saturday, September 5th.
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Bonneville County has launched an online Community Facilities Survey to gather resident input for its new 20-year Master Facilities Plan and Comprehensive Financial Plan, with submissions due by Oct. 31, 2026.
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University of Idaho President Scott Green announced Wednesday that he will retire on June 30, 2027. He made the announcement while presenting his State of the University address.
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Eastern Idaho State Fair General Manager Brandon Bird is set to deliver a major announcement regarding the future of the region’s largest annual event this Wednesday.
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An injured dirt-bike rider was rescued and airlifted to a local hospital after crashing in the Packsaddle Lake area near Driggs, Idaho, on Monday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Family YMCA is celebrating a major milestone Wednesday with the completion of new turf at its Indoor Sports Arena in Ammon. The YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the facility located at 3500 S. Ammon Road. Community members, families, donors,
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The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce started in 1893, and officially organized on December 10, 1901, to promote Pocatello as the “Gateway to the Northwest.”
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the biggest challenges. For some residents who live near the fairgrounds, that parking headache has become an opportunity to make extra money and, in many cases, help others in their community.
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A portion of East 2000 North in Rexburg has been temporarily blocked off due to a downed power line, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
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Blister’s Barbecue is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Main Street in Rexburg, Idaho. To mark the milestone, the establishment is offering anniversary specials including $1 fries and $6 pulled pork sandwiches.
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Gov. Brad Little appointed Mary Lynn Hartwell and Joel Beck to the Idaho State Board of Education on Tuesday, pending confirmation by the Idaho Senate.
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Center Stage Theatre has announced that the Broadway musical Footloose will headline its summer season with performances scheduled from July 16 through August 28.
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A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation with officers.
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he Bonneville County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning as 43-year-old Marcus Griffin of Idaho Falls.
Coroner Shante Sanchez confirmed Griffin’s identity following the incident on Friday, Sept. 4, but held off on releasing the name to allow family members time to notify loved ones, according to an official statement from the coroner’s office.
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Grab a light jacket heading out the door this Tuesday morning, with a combined chill from early-morning lows in the 40s and a light breeze across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We start warming up for the week ahead, however, with high temperatures climbing back up into the mid-to-upper 70s later this afternoon. Very light
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After a flurry of legal filings, the Idaho Supreme Court approved new ballot language for the Proposition One abortion initiative on Sunday.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department has located 13-year-old Troy Meyers, a teen with autism who went missing from his home near John Adams Parkway and South 15th East on Monday morning.
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Missing Person’s Day 2026 will be this Saturday, Sept. 12th, at 12 noon and will be held in front of the Bonneville County Courthouse, 605 N. Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID.
Missing Person’s Day brings awareness to the active missing persons cases across Idaho and is a way to honor the victims and support their families.
The Idaho Liberty Bell tour is scheduled to arrive in Rexburg and several other southeastern Idaho locations starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant boat ramp that sent two people to the hospital Monday.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair will feature various 4-H programs and animal shows, offering local youth educational opportunities through livestock auctions and agricultural competitions starting September 9.
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Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to learn various skills from local experts, including hiking, barbecuing, and event planning.
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Happy Labor Day! Partial sunny skies are expected across Eastern Idaho and and Western Wyoming, with portions of the Central Mountains and Eastern Highlands experiencing small pockets of thunderstorm activity later this Monday evening. The majority of the wet weather we are tracking will be exiting the region entirely, meaning the week ahead should be
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A skydiver was injured while landing at a Rigby High School football game Friday night. Emergency medical personnel with Central Fire District were already on scene for the game and responded to help the skydiver after the landing. According to Central Fire District, the skydiver came in too fast while landing
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“It’s the very beginning of us being able to use atomic energy peacefully,” said Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Tour Guide Vic Thomas.
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Frances Avila, 54, was last seen around 6 p.m. Friday in the area around the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls.
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The Pocatello Marathon is just around the corner in the Gate City, with participants picking up their swag bags and T-shirts this afternoon at the ICCU Fieldhouse. This year’s race marks the first under new race director Mary Stenquist, who took over the role from her father and is excited to continue the legacy of the marathon.
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Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers and sponsors.
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Divers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Teng Go on Friday, nearly a week after the Arizona man fell into the Snake River.
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Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from an armed, suicidal man early Friday morning.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families load their cars with mementos to make the most of their last summer adventure. However, this year, many families are rummaging for spare change under their seats just to fill up their gas tanks on the way to enjoy that fleeting taste of
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Rexburg city officials are considering converting the current city hall into a new police station following the failure of two separate bonds intended to fund a dedicated facility.
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The long-awaited hottest pool at Lava Hot Springs is open following a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. Lava Hot Springs Executive Director Tyson Koester and Commissioner Jeff Hough cut the ribbon on the new and improved pool, built to serve the community for generations.
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A mosquito pool in South Bannock County in the Swan Lake area tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans have contracted the disease. The Bannock County Mosquito Abatement Office has increased their efforts in the area where the positive pool was found, and will continue working to contain the population through the end of September.
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Local media representatives and guests gathered in Blackfoot, Idaho, to sample entries for the Eastern Idaho State Fair’s Best Fair Food contest ahead of the fair’s opening on Friday.
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The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes this Thursday evening as part of a $200 million expansion project scheduled through 2027.
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For generations, the Playmill Theatre has been a beloved place for families to find sanctuary in the summertime. Now, as the curtain rises on its new theater in Island Park, the most important traditions are coming with it.
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A Colorado man died Wednesday evening following a rollover crash on Teton Pass that temporarily closed Wyoming Highway 22.
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Two Power County men were arrested following an early morning shooting and several-hour standoff near Trail Creek in Idaho on Thursday.
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A family from Star, Idaho, shared how country legend Dolly Parton became a lifelong role model and fulfilled a Make-A-Wish dream for their daughter, Faith, who suffers from a rare genetic disorder.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13. There will be nine bands from Idaho, Utah and Montana including: Well Beaten Path, Dry Buck, Winterwood, Cold Creek, Dusty Mill, Mountain Strings, Montana Standard, Release the Squirrels, as well as Jack & Rebekah
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Madagascar’s largest carnivore and the Nēnē, the world’s rarest goose, are coming to an incredible new “Islands” exhibit opening Thursday at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park.
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A Ririe man faces two counts of homicide by vehicle following a fatal Teton Pass crash in July, while safety advocates call for further improvements to address the road’s underlying dangers.
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Idahoans United for Women and Families has asked the Idaho Supreme Court to review the ballot language for Proposition 1, arguing that the proposed “no” statement is biased and misleading.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans are making a difference far beyond our nation’s borders. The Life Together Alliance has made it its mission to support girls in Kenya by teaching them sustainable life skills. What began as a mission to distribute much-needed reusable feminine hygiene kits to these girls in need became a journey
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A fire destroyed a two-story shop northwest of Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.
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The Idaho Supreme Court is scheduled to hold an appeal hearing for Lori Vallow Daybell on November 2 to determine if her murder convictions should be overturned or if she should be granted a new trial.
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The Greater Yellowstone Coalition launched a statewide postcard campaign in Driggs, Idaho, to protect 45 million acres of public lands from potential rollbacks to the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule.
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It will be a breezy midweek day as storms continue to push through the Central Mountains. Expect stronger wind gusts across the upper Snake River Plain and much of the Arco Desert near the INL. Precipitation and storm chances remain about the same as yesterday, with a higher chance toward the Sawtooth Forest, as a
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Idaho’s November vote on a proposed state constitutional amendment on marijuana was front and center Tuesday at a Greater Idaho Falls Chamber forum.
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Search crews are searching for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Idaho Falls Greenbelt on Sunday. This follows a similar drowning incident involving John Green earlier this summer, sparking local debate over whether safety barriers should be installed. While some residents advocate for more protection, others argue that such measures would diminish the area’s natural beauty.
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To promote National Preparedness Month, a Verizon store in Idaho Falls distributed 100 portable chargers to local residents. The goal is to help citizens build digital go-bags to ensure readiness for emergencies like wildfires or flash floods.
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Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of stalking local apartment complexes and exposing himself to the residents.
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A Utah judge ruled that 23-year-old Tyler Robinson will stand trial on multiple charges, including aggravated murder, for the killing of Charlie Kirk at a Turning Point USA event last September.
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A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday morning.
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Keep a rain jacket and umbrella on hand this Tuesday morning as we start September with rain showers across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Early morning showers are already scattered across the region, and we will begin to see afternoon showers and storms settle in later today. With thunderstorm chances increasing in the Central Mountains
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Nothing is as raw as a mother’s emotion as she tells of her son’s struggle and ultimate death from addiction. “His smile would light up the room, and he was the happiest boy. I mean it makes everything worth it. I miss his voice. I miss hearing him scream. I miss his bullet bike – all of it,” said Mikelyn Bartrop.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement confirmed a West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool near Swan Lake, although no human cases have been reported.
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Search efforts continued for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls on Sunday.
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Authorities in Teton County, Idaho, are warning residents about multiple black bears causing disturbances in local neighborhoods after accessing food in unsecured garbage.
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Pocatello police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of Park Avenue.
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Residents who pay the City of Ammon by card or electronic check will soon see an additional 3% convenience fee, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1st 2026.
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A driver faces multiple charges after a high-speed police chase in Rexburg ended with a vehicle crash and a brief foot pursuit on Saturday night.
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A motorcycle crash involving an injured driver shut down First Street in Idaho Falls for several hours on Sunday evening.
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Idaho Falls School District 91 cancelled classes at Fox Hollow Elementary on Monday after a mechanical issue caused smoke to fill the building’s hallways.
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The Pocatello Police Department is investigating the suspicious death of an adult male found in the 800 block of Park Avenue.
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Mark Thiel and his family are raising awareness for kidney donation to help address the shortage of matches for the over 100,000 people waiting for transplants in the United States.
Continue Reading IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI): Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho judge to let him take back the guilty plea that resulted in four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Now, the court has laid out the next steps in that challenge, but Kohberger has not been granted a new trial.
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The City of Pocatello is gearing up for an annual volunteer opportunity– the Portneuf River Cleanup. The river is one of the city’s biggest natural resources and assets for tourism and representatives say the event will continue for years to come in an effort to maintain its natural beauty.
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The Pocatello Greek Festival is a fan-favorite every year, drawing out thousands to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church for a vast menu of greek food, pastries and desserts, as well as tours of the historic church building and Greek folk dancing.
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Rexburg Police arrested a man Saturday morning after a weeklong reports of a naked man disturbing residents at apartment complexes in the area.
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Two men died Friday morning after a jet boat overturned in the Snake River near the Palisades Dam. While a woman in the party reached the bank safely, both men succumbed to their injuries at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center despite efforts from rescuers and bystanders.
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A 22-year-old motorcyclist from North Ogden, Utah, lost his life Friday after colliding head-on with a Jeep in Bear Lake County.
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The Edson Fichter Nature Area is welcoming back the beloved Nature Talks series to the newly improved amphitheater for the entire month of September. Every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. a new expert from organizations in the community including Idaho State University will give a presentation on a different nature topic.
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In a continuing debate over Proposition One, the language in Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador and Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane’s Prop One “Yes/No” statement on the November ballot faces a legal challenge.
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Governor Brad Little announced the death of Maj. Gen. Darrell Manning, a former Idaho adjutant general and long-serving public official, and ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in his honor.
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Firefighters are battling the 3,000-acre Coldwater Fire in eastern Cassia County, Idaho, which was reported Thursday evening near Malta.
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A 51-year-old Ammon man died Thursday morning after his semi-truck rolled on U.S. Highway 93 east of Challis, Idaho.
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Lemhi County Emergency Management issued evacuation orders for the Fourth of July drainage and Kriley Gulch due to the 40-acre Cherry Fire near Salmon, Idaho.
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A 71-year-old man from Ovid died following an ATV crash in Bear Lake County, Idaho, after swerving to avoid a van on North Road.
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YELLOWSTONE, Wyo. (KIFI) – Good news for anglers heading into the final holiday weekend of summer. Yellowstone National Park is lifting full fishing closures on the Firehole, Madison and Gibbon rivers beginning Friday, August 28. The National Park Service says anglers can now fish those rivers and their associated tributaries from sunrise until 2 p.m.
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In a departure from tradition at the Jackson Hole symposium, Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh stated on Friday that inflation remains the agency’s primary concern despite the US economy being at full employment.
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The Bonneville High School football team is scheduled to open its season at home this Friday night against Skyline, seeking to overcome the memory of last season’s losses while showcasing a veteran senior class.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- More than 200 volunteers from Melaleuca partnered with the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday for the fourth annual cleanup project along the Idaho Falls greenbelt. Volunteers cleared trash, overgrown brush and invasive trees along the Riverwalk to improve community safety and restore riverfront sightlines. The single-day
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The Snake River Animal Shelter has partnered with the ASPCA to host several rounds of free adoption events starting August 28 to help find homes for its animals and create space for others in need.
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The first week of school at ISU is always filled with daily events for students. Some are geared towards incoming freshman to help them meet fellow students and explore campus opportunities. Today’s agenda included both the part-time job fair and the Back to Business fair.
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Dixie’s Diner promises food, fun and the ’50s. But at this Idaho Falls location, the Van Orden family says it offers connection, love and belonging.
For Max, that connection has become an important pillar of his week. Max is 27, autistic and mostly nonverbal. His cousin, Logan, is his caregiver.
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The Wildhorse Fire has burned an estimated 74,316 acres and triggered various evacuation statuses for residents near Carey and Richfield, Idaho.
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Valley Mission is hosting a raffle for a donated 2019 Cub Cadet MX 750 EPS UTV to raise funds for its new $2.6 million multi-service rescue mission facility in Pocatello, Idaho.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Grammy award winner, actor and rock musician Rick Springfield spoke with our Local News 8 morning crew to discuss his recent show at the Mountain America Center and to share some insights on what having such a long career has been like. Achieving hit status with his single “Jessie’s Girl”,
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Five years after the death of Gabby Petito, her family continues to influence domestic violence policy through legislative changes and an ongoing wrongful-death lawsuit against the Moab City Police Department.
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The 19th annual Tin Cup Challenge in Teton Valley raised a record $4.9 million for local nonprofits and brought together donors, businesses and nonprofits to support local organizations across Teton Valley.
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U.S. Vice President JD Vance is in town in Jackson Hole, according to the Wall Street Journal, sparking a rally on public land near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.
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Classes at Ethel Boyes Elementary School in Idaho Falls will be canceled on August 26 due to air conditioning issues causing high indoor temperatures.
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Idaho is set to receive between $89.2 million and $127.7 million as part of a landmark multistate settlement with Meta to resolve claims regarding addictive platform designs that harmed young users’ mental health.
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As one attendee this morning said, “there’s disabled people everywhere,” and in Pocatello, the Glen Allen Project is bringing together the special needs community every week. Aside from hosting weekly art classes, today’s party was filled with face painting, free food, clay making and live music.
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Delta Air Lines is scheduled to restore an early morning departure from Pocatello Regional Airport starting October 2 to provide travelers with more connection options through Salt Lake City.
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Health officials warned residents of Bonneville and Jefferson counties about the risk of rabies after two infected bats were discovered following encounters with domestic pets.
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