Idaho Falls community leader Carrie Getty Scheid passes away
The Idaho Falls community is mourning the passing of longtime civic leader Carrie Getty Scheid, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Scheid,…
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“Stupid Schumer Shutdown”: Rep. Simpson blasts shutdown’s impact on National Parks
On the 22nd day of the government shutdown, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined House Republican leadership Wednesday to address the ongoing…
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Idaho’s new weed whackers: the ‘Goat’ alternative for dealing with weed control
Goat Grazers are using their herds as an innovative way to help control weeds in Idaho. The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust manages property for wildlife…
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West Yellowstone Mayor McBirnie resigns following controversial Facebook posts
Effective immediately, West Yellowstone Mayor Jeff McBirnie has resigned from his position. The move follows a public outcry over a series of highly…
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Highland High evacuates after false fire alarm; Incident linked to water pressure loss
Students and staff at Highland High School were forced to evacuate Wednesday afternoon after a blaring fire alarm interrupted classes, an incident…
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Lawyers for Jack Smith rebut claims that investigators ‘wiretapped’ GOP members of Congress in January 6 probe
Attorneys for former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith rebutted claims by Republican lawmakers that investigators in the January 6…
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Advanced nuclear technology company gifts Museum of Idaho $50K for educational programs
“After the groundbreaking for the very first Aurora powerhouse, the team celebrated by giving back to the community: a $50,000 donation to the…
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Teen Traffic Safety Week Highlights Dangers and Prevention Tips
October 19–25 marks Teen Traffic Safety Week, and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) along with the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) are…
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City block evacuated after drunk driver crashes into Pocatello bar, hits gas line
A city block in Pocatello was evacuated last night, after a local woman driving under the influence crashed her pickup truck into a local bar and…
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Kohberger defense fights $27K restitution request for victims’ families
New developments in the case of the man who confessed to killing four University of Idaho students in November of 2022. The defense for convicted…
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Live big band jazz concert at Frontier Center to raise funds for EIRMC Auxiliary
On Thursday, October 23rd, the Jazz House Big Band will host “Swinging: The Great American Songbook” at the Frontier Center in Idaho Falls. Ticket…
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Rexburg Police Station Bond: Police reveal floor plan for proposed police station
The Rexburg Police Department is trying to educate and answer voter questions ahead of the vote on the new police station bond, which would cover the…
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ACLU/Idaho Democrats denounce ‘military-style’ Wilder raid as DHS and Governor Little defend arrests
Tuesday, DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin released a written statement confirming the operation and its focus.
“Over…
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Big Game hunter kills charging grizzly bear in self-defense near Island Park
On the morning of Oct. 18, a big game hunter shot and killed a male grizzly bear in self-defense after it charged him from a short distance away…
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Semi-Truck and passenger truck crash kills two, snarls I-15 traffic
A major two-vehicle crash brought traffic to a screeching halt along I-15 between Fort Hall and Pocatello.
First responders are on the scene at…
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“Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera” returns to Idaho Falls as Halloween Event at the Colonial Theatre
In a tradition spanning more than a decade, the award-winning original production Deep Love: A Ghostly Rock Opera is returning to Idaho Falls on…
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Nampa man arrested on felony child exploitation charges after swift multi-agency investigation
A Nampa man is now in custody, facing multiple felony charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography.
Tuesday, October 14,…
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Bonneville County Sheriffs Office mourns passing of former Sheriff Byron R. Stommel
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is honoring retired Sheriff Byron R. Stommel, who passed away Monday at his home outside of Idaho…
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Cold Weather Alert: Is Your Sprinkler System Ready for Winter?
With colder temperatures setting in and frost appearing, homeowners are being reminded not to overlook an important task: winterizing their sprinkler…
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Ex-NFL player Doug Martin struggled with mental health issues before OPD in-custody death: family
“Well, you know, it hasn’t been too long ago he was in rehab and out recently from that. And I think a lot of our hopes were that, you know, maybe…
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Amazon’s global outage exposes major vulnerabilities to American life
It took a day without Amazon Web Services for Americans to realize how reliant the internet is on a single company.
It’s not just that people…
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“What’s old is new again,” Pocatello cuts ribbon on newly renovated recycling center
Both Kirkman and Pocatello’s mayor Brian Blad said the city now makes a small profit on recycling, something that’s very rare in today’s…
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INL building evacuated after possible steam explosion
An Idaho National Laboratory building was evacuated following a possible steam explosion Monday…
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Former Boise State legend Doug Martin dies at 36 following incident in Police custody
Former NFL running back and Boise State legend Doug Martin has died. His family confirmed his passing on Saturday and asked for privacy during this…
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Keep Idahoans Safe: Drug Takeback Day returns October 25
As autumn arrives, local law enforcement agencies are encouraging Idahoans to tidy up their medicine cabinets and keep dangerous medications and…
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Government shutdown may hold up November SNAP benefits for 125,000 Idahoans
As a result of the ongoing government shutdown, Idaho SNAP recipients could not receive benefits that were slated to be paid in November.
Local News…
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Idaho Falls leaf collection starts October 27th
The City of Idaho Falls Street and Sanitation Divisions will begin the annual leaf collection program on Monday, Oct. 27, with collection continuing…
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Authorities warn of rising Bitcoin scams in Eastern Idaho
Authorities are warning residents to be cautious as Bitcoin-related scams become more common in the area. Victims are reportedly being tricked into…
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Traffic stop leads to sizable drug, contraband arrest in Bonneville County
A routine traffic stop in Bonneville County quickly escalated into the arrest of a Jefferson County man on multiple felony drug charges, last…
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Donations being collected for TSA officers left unpaid during the government shutdown
TSA officers are not employees of the City of Idaho Falls, which owns and operates the airport. Since TSA officers are federal employees, they are…
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Increased ICE raids raises concerns in Eastern Idaho following federal raid in Wilder
A federal immigration raid at an Idaho horse track over the weekend led to the detention of dozens of individuals by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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The internet just had another global outage. Why does this keep happening?
An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing platform that powers much of the internet, went down for several hours Monday, making…
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Local groups work together to raise 100,000 pounds of food
Volunteers quickly filled boxes and stacked pallets of donated food, which were then loaded into trucks to be taken to the Idaho Falls Community…
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Voices rise in Idaho Falls as residents join “No Kings” movement
“I am here because I am protesting against all the criminal activities that Trump is doing and destroying our government,” a protester in IDAHO FALLS…
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Donations help Domestic Violence and Assault Center get new paint job
“And also for it to look clean and fresh, because that’s why they’re here. They’re here for a clean, fresh…
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“Operation No Return”: Dozens of convicted undocumented aliens removed from Idaho jails under new initiative
Governor Brad Little today announced a new state-funded initiative, “Operation No Return,” designed to ensure undocumented individuals convicted of…
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Driver sentenced to 10 years for 2023 DUI crash that killed teen passenger
Marco Dimitri Cuevas was sentenced to 10 years in state prison yesterday after pleading guilty to Felony Vehicular Manslaughter in a 2023 crash that…
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Pocatello man arrested for alleged Idaho Capitol bomb threat
A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with a bomb threat made earlier this month to a state government building in Boise.
On October 8,…
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Local soup spot warms hearts with award-winning flavors
A street soup is being recognized for its award-winning flavors. Last month, they won best in gold for catering, best sandwiches & soups, and…
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Trump says he has commuted sentence of former Rep. George Santos
President Donald Trump said on social media Friday that he is commuting the sentence of disgraced former Rep. George Santos, who had been serving a…
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Idaho State University secures $1.2 million grant for scholarships for future STEM educators
“Scholars are engaged in an array of outreach and support activities to learn more about STEM teaching and learning; some of them are volunteering…
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“Guarded by Predators”: From one voice to many: Women speak out on Idaho prison abuse
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
In June 2024, Andrea Weiskircher thought her life was over.
She was sobbing in a jail cell…
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Guarded by Predators: Idaho law challenges prosecutors seeking to penalize prison guards for sexual abuse
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
In a small courthouse in southeast Idaho, a woman incarcerated at the nearby prison had just…
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Utah man arrested, accused of threatening to shoot people wearing red at BYU-Utah game
An Emery County man was arrested Wednesday after police say he made threats to shoot people at the upcoming BYU-Utah football game.
Christopher Tai…
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Pocatello homes light up for annual ‘Golden Pumpkin’ Halloween contest
The spirit of Halloween is literally lighting up the streets of Pocatello, as the city’s seasonal decorating contest—centered around the coveted…
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Idaho Women’s Expo kicks off at the Mountain America Center
The annual Women’s Expo is back, transforming the Mountain America Center into a vibrant hub of inspiration, connection, and commerce specifically…
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Boo! It’s Science: ISU’s Haunted Science Laboratory returns October 25th
Now’s your chance to see the not-so-spooky side of science.
Idaho State University Department of Physics and Kiwanis Club of Pocatello’s Haunted…
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CEI recognized as Greater Idaho Falls’ Top Trade/Technical School for fifth consecutive year
The College of Eastern Idaho has once again been recognized for its unwavering commitment to excellence. For an incredible fifth year in a row, CEI…
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“Gaurded by Predators” – Case closed: Inside Idaho State Police’s handling of prison sexual abuse complaints
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
At a medium-security prison in the desert outside Boise, two Idaho State Police detectives…
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US Navy detains two survivors of strike against alleged drug boat
By Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — The US military is holding two survivors on a Navy ship after…
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Student-built planes earn FAA certification in North Idaho
Middle and high school students in North Idaho achieved a noteworthy milestone when the Federal Aviation Administration certified two airplanes they…
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“Gaurded by Predators”: In Idaho women’s prisons, guards get away with sexual abuse and victims are blamed
Editor’s note: The article discusses sexual assault.
If they hadn’t met in prison, none of it would have happened like this. On the outside,…
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Part 1: “Corporal Q”: The Idaho prison guard who preyed on women — and the system that hid his ‘predatory’ conduct
In January 2018, a woman imprisoned at South Idaho Correctional Institution outside Boise was taken to a medical clinic to get abnormal cervical…
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UPDATE: Rexburg railroad crossing fixed, technicians checking other sites
A malfunctioning railroad crossing at the intersection of 7th Street and Yellowstone Hwy has brought traffic to a standstill in Rexburg.
The Rexburg…
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Idaho Falls Zoo’s kicks off annual ‘Boo at the Zoo’
The fun starts on October 16th and continues through the 17th and 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30…
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Fall Fossil Fest set to begin at Idaho Museum of Natural History
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is bringing people back in time for a chance to check out some…
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Traffic Alert: Crash closes Forest Road 34 near Riverside Campground
Fremont County Emergency Management is reporting a crash along National Forest Road 34 (NF-34) near the Riverside Campground. The incident has…
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Teton Auto Group’s Mario Hernandez nominated for prestigious TIME Dealer of the Year Award
Idaho Falls business leader Mario Hernandez, dealer principal of Teton Toyota and founder of Teton Auto Group, has been nominated for the 2026 TIME…
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California Sheriff’s Lieutenant killed in Idaho hunting accident, fundraiser launched for family
In the wake of the shooting, the Riverside Sheriff’s Association has shared a Help A Hero fundraiser on behalf of Kass’s family. As of Thursday, the…
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Mountain Home leaders clarify details on Qatar Emiri Air Force training facility
Mountain Home city officials held a press conference Tuesday to address questions about last week’s announcement of a new Qatar Emiri Air Force…
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Honoring History: Brady Chapel to host Veterans Day Open House
“The Brady Chapel has been a part of the Pocatello community for over a century,” said Jim Anglesey, City of Pocatello Long-Range Planner and…
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Madison County Sheriff to parents: Talk to your kids now about online predator risk
Local detectives and patrol officers have investigated multiple incidents involving children from elementary school to high school age. Sheriff Ron…
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Healing Garden opens at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Thanks to generous donations, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has built a new and unique feature, the Healing Garden, outside the main…
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Idaho legislator answers questions about transgender athlete case going to Supreme Court
The ruling on the case could set precedent for other states concerning transgender athletes in Women’s sports, and Idaho Attorney General Raul…
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Pocatello to celebrate reopening of its recycling facility
Residents in Pocatello are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the city’s newly renovated Recycling Services Facility. The event will take…
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‘It’s a Need, Not a Luxury’: South Fremont High seeks long-awaited auditorium
“This is something that we need to happen for our students. Some people think it’s just going to be more luxurious and more comfortable for us, but…
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Kaiden Pulliam found safe
“We miss him and just want Kaiden home,” Kaiden’s aunt, Holly Ironstar, told Local News 8. “I hope he is safe wherever he is at and with whomever he…
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American Falls Police Department urges public for help on runaway juvenile
The American Falls Police Department is urging the public to help locate a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Leland Hawke of American Falls.
Hawke was…
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Cold weather’s coming for your tires! What you need to know to keep them from losing pressure
Don’t get caught with a low tire because of the cold. Here’s what you’ll be able to do. to avoid it.…
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Judge Finds Probable Cause: Island Park Voter Fraud Case advances, preliminary hearings for other defendants set for late October
A voter fraud case against Chad Vanderbeek will proceed after a judge ruled today that the prosecution met the burden of proof for probable…
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Your Health Idaho’s Open Enrollment begins: Insurance premiums set to double for 117,000 as tax credits near expiration
Today, Idaho became the first state in the nation to open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance, but the period is marked by uncertainty due to the…
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Madisonhealth to sell stake in Carriage Cove rehab facility
Madisonhealth has announced its intent to sell its interest in the joint venture of Madison Carriage Cove, a short-stay rehabilitation facility it…
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Therapy dogs offer solace after deadly Michigan church attack
A team from central Indiana has returned home after helping a Michigan community heal from a tragic church attack.
The team included two comfort…
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Local Insurance brokers answers your questions about navigating health insurance
With so many questions still remaining about health insurance premiums possibly spiking, Local News 8 invited insurance broker Trevor Bangerter to…
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Idaho Insurance Broker weighs in on potential health insurance premium spikes
At the moment the tax credits do expire, the average American who uses marketplace plans could see their insurance premiums more than double. Local…
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EconoLodge standoff suspect postpones plea agreement
Flores is accused of shooting at Idaho Falls police officers during a standoff at the EconoLodge Motel on Broadway Avenue in Idaho Falls in April…
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“A tragic nightmare”: Devastating hunting accident claims life of young Blackfoot woman
A 21-year-old woman from Blackfoot, Kaylanee Orr, tragically died on October 10 following a fatal accident during a hunting trip with…
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Idaho Falls Standoff Update: Convicted Felon triggers SWAT standoff after pointing replica gun at Police
The Idaho Falls Police Department has released new details regarding a tense, hours-long standoff that unfolded last night, October 13, at an…
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Five people recovering after crash near Lowe’s in Idaho Falls
Five people are recovering tonight after a crash early Tuesday morning in front of Lowe’s on 17th Street in Idaho Falls.
According to the Idaho…
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Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its…
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Early voting begins today for November Local Elections
“Early voting is now underway in many Idaho counties ahead of the November 4 local elections. Whether you vote early, absentee, or on Election Day,…
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Hiker rescued in Little Cottonwood Canyon after storm rolls in
Search and rescue crews traveled through a snowstorm in Little Cottonwood Canyon on Saturday to find a lost hypothermic hiker, and get them back home…
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Pocatello’s “Garden to Give” supplementing Eastern Idaho food bank during government shutdown
The Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back again this year and helping a local food bank provide extra produce during the government…
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A New Era Begins: Former Utah Supreme Court Justice Dallin H. Oaks named President of LDS Church
Today at 1 PM, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is set to host a live broadcast, announcing the reorganization of a new First…
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Idaho Storytellers Summit unites local authors and writers
Writers of all ages came to learn, connect, and share at Rigby High School on Saturday, October 11th. Many of the authors at the Idaho Storytellers…
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Located Safe: Missing endangered adult found and reunited with family
The Pocatello Police Department is urgently asking the public for help in locating Ernie McGill Jr., an endangered missing man visiting the…
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Standoff ends peacefully: Idaho Falls woman in custody after SWAT response
Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is on scene for an active situation near the corner of Lomax Street and Wabash Avenue. Residents in several…
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Montpelier Gas Leak: Evacuations lifted, hazard mitigated
Evacuations have been lifted in Bear Lake County, hours after emergency crews rushed to the scene of a gas leak in Montpelier this afternoon.
Bear…
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Jackson Hole teacher Michelle Roundy named 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year
“I am deeply humbled and honored to represent Wyoming as the 2026 Wyoming Teacher of the Year, an opportunity to serve the students and educators…
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Key moments from a momentous day for Israelis and Palestinians
By Lauren Kent, CNN (CNN) — The last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released on Monday, reuniting with their families in jubilant scenes…
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Move aside Dry January, Sober October is here
As the holiday season approaches, some people are turning to a new trend to abstain from alcohol for a “Sober October.” The challenge encourages…
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Trump’s insistence produced a ceasefire in Gaza. Now he hopes it will end the war
When President Donald Trump flies home from the Middle East on Monday, the region fading from view out his windows will undoubtedly be a changed one:…
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho Launches “Foster the Arts” Program
“Foster families play such a vital role in our community,” said Amy Thompson, Development Director at TAM and former foster parent. Thompson’s…
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Wall of Warmth begins its donation drop-off locations around Eastern Idaho
The Wall of Warmth, a community project devoted to providing winter clothes for East Idahoans, is gearing up for its 8th year of donations. The…
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Stronger than Steel – Israel Garcia’s amazing recovery after being crushed by 900lbs of metal
Israel and Sariah Garcia’s love story began like any other, until tragedy struck just two weeks after their engagement. While moving steel beams at…
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Local artists share work and advice for aspiring artists
“Just start,” Winchester said. “You don’t have to have an incredible talent to paint. You just have to have a desire to paint. The more you paint,…
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues 32 years later
There was the thought that Stephanie may have been lost or possibly injured. It is very unlikely that Stephanie disappeared voluntarily or ran away…
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Idahoans honor families who experienced pregnancy or infant loss
Everyone released balloons into the sky, each one with the name of a child who left this world too…
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Road Near Highway 33 Closed as Deputies Investigate Fatal Crash
Madison County Sheriff’s Office will provide an update once the roadway has…
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“Rosary Rally” to be held in Idaho Falls Saturday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Catholic Community is inviting the public to join them in prayer at a “Rosary Rally” on Saturday at…
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