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Idaho Falls Library introduces new restricted library cards for children under 18
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Public Library has introduced new library cards for children under 18. Parents will be able to choose if…
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Idaho student to attend prestigious Joint Science and Technology Institute West educational program
Boise High School rising senior Emily Watson will join students from across the U.S. and around the world at the prestigious Joint Science and…
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Wyoming DEQ celebrates 50-year anniversary with Proclamation
Governor Mark Gordon celebrated the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) 50th anniversary by signing a proclamation at the Capitol. …
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Officials warn visitors of hazards in and around the Moose Fire that burned in 2022
There may be hazards associated with traveling adjacent to and entering burned areas, so use caution when entering these…
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Grand Teton rangers seek information on individuals harassing bison calf
Fortunately, the calf was successfully reunited with its herd, but often these interactions result in euthanizing the animal.…
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New Pocatello indoor turf facility announced
The Pocatello community will soon have an indoor turf facility capable of hosting practices for a variety of team…
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Idaho Falls firefighters raise more than $54K during Fill the Boot
For the third consecutive year, firefighters from Idaho Falls surpassed the amount of money they raised the previous year during the annual Fill the…
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DEQ awards nearly $40,000 to Pinto Point Sewer District
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of a $38,855 wastewater planning grant to Pinto Point Sewer District in…
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Madison County Transfer Station to close for 3 weeks
The Madison County Transfer Station will be closed for three weeks starting June…
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Partnership to make watershed safer from wildfire
The State of Idaho and the Forest Service officially consider themselves to be Good Neighbors now after signing a Good Neighbor Agreement earlier…
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2023 Jackie Caivano Scholarship winners announced
Recipients of the 2023 Jackie Caivano Scholarship have been…
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Idaho Free Fishing Day this Saturday
Idaho Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 10 this…
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AAC giving high schoolers another option after graduation
The American Auto College is giving high school students another option after graduation if traditional college isn’t their preferred route.…
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Idaho High School State Rodeo puts on a show in Pocatello
The Idaho High School State Rodeo Finals are taking place this week at the Bannock County Event Center in…
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Island Park boil order continues
A boil order continues for the people living in Island…
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US Department of Justice honors 2 Pocatello Police members
Two members of the Pocatello Police Department were honored this week by the US Department of…
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Construction comes back to popular Rexburg intersection
Construction has once again come to a popular Rexburg intersection.…
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Boise gas prices top $4 mark, Pocatello and state average not far behind
Drivers in the Treasure Valley are noticing an unpleasant change at the pump Wednesday…
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Crews to conduct nighttime roadway striping beginning Thursday
Crews will be striping traffic markings on WYO 390 Village Road and US 89/189/191 for the next couple weeks, weather…
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Idaho Falls Power to conduct routine inspection of power poles
Idaho Falls Power will begin a routine process to test the structural integrity of its power poles in the City of Idaho Falls this…
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Pocatello, Chubbuck join 4th annual Support Local Gems Initiative
Idahoans are encouraged to support Idaho small businesses Friday, June 9,…
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EIRMC nurses recognized for excellence in clinical care
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center nurses were recently recognized with the HCA Healthcare Unit of Distinction Award for driving excellence in…
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Fred Meyer now accepts EBT payment for SNAP online grocery orders
Fred Meyer announced Wednesday it will now accept EBT payment for all online grocery…
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First mission to ‘touch’ the sun catches the solar wind
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A solar mission that has been spiraling closer to the sun to unravel its secrets has flown near enough to our…
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Pedestrian improvements project on South 5th Avenue and Jason Avenue
The project will install a raised median, a crosswalk, a rectangular rapid flashing beacon at the crosswalk, sidewalks and improved…
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Fatal crash northeast of Sun Valley
The passenger succumbed to her injuries at the…
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Idaho State Police Forensic Services receive Foresight Maximus Award
The Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has been awarded the Foresight Maximus Award which is presented by The American Society of Crime…
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Train crew rescues local man from icy water
Last month, a Union Pacific train crew made a selfless decision to save a local man from icy…
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Morton Buildings opens new facility in Pocatello
Morton Buildings is now open for business in…
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Approval for Idaho phosphate mine reversed after judge rules US didn’t assess prairie bird impact
A federal judge has yanked the U.S. government’s approval for a phosphate mining project in southeastern Idaho.…
Continue Reading Webb telescope detects organic molecules in distant galaxy
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have detected the most distant known organic molecules in the universe using the James Webb Space…
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Idaho’s 2022 average hourly wage increases to $24.69
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations increased by $1.64 to $24.69 per hour for…
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June 2023 Water Supply Outlook Report released
The above normal snowpack has yielded a good water supply year with above normal reservoir storage across…
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Idaho Falls Police launches Project Home Safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department is launching a new program that will help children or adults with mental disabilities in the event they go…
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Keep Idaho’s wildlife wild by leaving lone fawns be
Idaho Department of Fish and Game offices receive calls every spring about fawns that appear abandoned, but that is rarely the…
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DEQ awards nearly $19 million to four drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced Tuesday the award of $18,484,665 construction grants to four drinking water and…
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New state record tiger trout set in southeast
MONTPELIER, Idaho (KIFI) – A new “certified weight” state record for tiger trout has been set.…
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Police seek public’s help to find runaway
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a runway juvenile from the Idaho Falls area. …
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Fatal vehicle versus pedestrian crash in Jerome
daho State Police are investigating a vehicle versus pedestrian collision that occurred at 1:56 p.m. Monday in the 600 Block of North Fillmore…
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Expect delays on Highway 22 Tuesday
Highway 22 traffic will be restricted and commuters should anticipate delays of up to 20-30 minutes while the helicopter transfers loads off the…
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Water service repair on Skyline Drive
The Idaho Falls Water Division is repairing a water service line near the 500 block of Skyline Drive.…
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Law enforcement reminds us to take extra steps when hauling items
Tuesday June 6, 2023 is Secure your Load Day, dedicated to raising awareness about why it is so important to insepect your haul and be sure it is…
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Idaho gas price woes continue while national average holds steady
While gas prices could resemble a roller coaster ride this summer, Idaho drivers are already starting to feel some uncomfortable twists and turns at…
Continue Reading Scientists ‘stunned’ by mysterious structures found in the Milky Way
By Kristen Rogers, CNN (CNN) — An international team of astrophysicists has discovered hundreds of mysterious structures in the center of the…
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Idaho Falls City Council approves new dog park
Dog owners in the Idaho Falls community may soon have another place to take their furry friends to run…
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Governor Little proclaims June 5 – 9 as Summer Food Service Program Awareness Week
Free meals are available to Idaho children this summer at sites across the…
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Pocatello Regional Airport to host second Airport Master Plan open house June 6
You are invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the “Airport Master…
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June 6 webinar focuses on Idaho’s labor force, business climate
A panel of labor economists will be highlighting the first ever Idaho Employer Climate Survey results during an Idaho Department of Labor webinar,…
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Dr. Mary Thompson selected as one of winners of Esto Perpetua Award
For nearly 30 years, Dr. Mary Thompson worked as a collections manager for the Idaho Museum of Natural History in…
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Carousel horse grazing in Rexburg museum now has a name
During the events of the devastating Teton Dam Flood in 1976 the Centennial carousel that has called Rexburg’s Porter Park home for over 100 years, a…
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The Memories came flooding in for Rexburg’s Flood Of Memories event
To honor the memory of the flood and everyone it affected at 2:25 pm Saturday June 3rd 2023 city welcomed people to the Romance Theather where…
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Evening temporary closures on Northeast Entrance Road in Yellowstone
This segment of road will close so that construction crews can conduct safe blasting operations.…
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Water service repair on Lincoln Road June 5
Both east and westbound traffic will be reduced to a single lane through the construction zone.…
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Road striping operations begin this week
Travelers in Grand Teton National Park should plan for 15-minute delays as road striping operations begin next…
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Comment wanted on Bannock County magistrate judge applicants
The Magistrates Commission asks you for your help in the appointment by providing us with your
comments on the…
Idaho Power files general rate case
Idaho Power’s last general rate case was filed in 2011.…
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Over 1,000 runners gather for Teton Dam Marathon races
The City of Rexburg hosted the Teton Dam Marathon on Saturday, which saw the highest number of participants ever in the event’s history.…
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Missing 14-year-old boy with autism found
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – UPDATE: Evan has been found ORIGINAL: The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for Evan Flores. Evan is a 14 year…
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Yellowstone calls on visitors to protect wildlife and respect safety regulations
The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact…
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Wolf trapper education class offered in Salmon July 29
This class only happens a few times a year locally, so sign up…
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Free Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis testing for the month of June
Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…
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Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone during 2023 summer season
If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring place.…
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Trial date set for Chad Daybell
A trial date has been set for Chad…
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Dangerous river conditions on Portneuf River
Due to the high levels and fast-moving water, officials are asking you exercise extreme caution near rivers and creeks.…
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Local child care center under investigation
Pocatello Police Investigators responded to Stepping Stones Preschool and Childcare Center in Pocatello Friday.…
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Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license — for…
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Yellowstone Food Village kicks off food truck summer
Outside the Idaho Innovation center, the Yellowstone Food Village is kicking-off food truck…
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Court battle over interstate travel targets Utah bus stops in Nevada, California
A Utah-based bus company says the state of Nevada has “declared war” on its interstate travel services, seized one of its commercial vans and…
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Island Park boil order still in effect
A boil order affecting 20% of Island Park residents is still ongoing after more than a…
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IPUC approves 2 applications that will change rates for eastern Idaho electric utility customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved two applications submitted by Rocky Mountain Power that will change the rates the utility charges…
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Mountain biker recalls experience with mountain lion
During these nice summer days, there is nothing better than getting out and enjoying a hike, a bike ride, or a trail run in our beautiful…
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Idaho Innovation Center opens new MAKERSPACE
The Idaho Innovation Center opened its new MAKERSPACE Factory 43 on…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest firewood permits available
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has started selling firewood permits for personal…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Police Department launches Project Home Safe
The Idaho Falls Police Department launched Project Home Safe, an effort intended to help children and people with disabilities in the event they are…
Continue Reading DEQ awards $3,000,000 to Hoo Doo Harvard Water and Sewer District
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of a $3,000,000 low-interest drinking water construction loan to Hoo Doo…
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Sawtooth National Forest announces concession opportunity
The Sawtooth National Forest announced an upcoming campground concession opportunity and, for those who may be interested, site visits that will…
Continue Reading Catch the fun on Free Fishing Day June 10 at Kid’s Creek Pond
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some…
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Bannock Transportation Planning Organization to host open house June 7
Bannock Transportation Planning Organization (BTPO) will hold a public open house on Wednesday, June 7 to collect feedback from the public as it…
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Families sue to block Idaho law barring gender-affirming care for minors
The families of two transgender teenagers are suing Idaho officials to block enforcement of a ban on gender-affirming medical care for…
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Idaho Falls homeowners face rough road to recover after flood damage
A week after flash floods surged through Idaho Falls, homeowners are still picking through the remains.…
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2 arrested after hotel room search warrant served
Two have been taken into custody after a hotel search warrant was served Wednesday…
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Meat plant employees evacuated after some started feeling sick
Employees at an Idaho Falls meat packing plant are back to work after they were evacuated as a precaution…
Continue Reading D91 Ed Foundation’s scholarship winners
Through its community partnerships, the Idaho Falls Education Foundation announced it has awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to D91 graduates…
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Idaho Falls City Council meetings to be temporarily held at Civic Center for the Performing Arts
During the months of June and July, Idaho Falls City Council meetings will be held at the Civic Center for the Performing…
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Lane closure on Pancheri Drive
Starting Thursday, June 1, the westbound right lane of Pancheri Drive from Yellowstone Highway to I-15 will be temporarily closed for…
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Pocatello Fire Department receives 3 new brush trucks ahead of wildfire season
The Pocatello Fire Department is excited to roll out three new Ford F550 wildland brush trucks just ahead of wildfire…
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Bonneville County Jail expansion breaks ground
Ground broke Thursday for the expansion of the Special Handling unit at the Bonneville County Jail.…
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Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in June
June is the perfect month to drop a line in your local fishing…
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Bridge repairs underway on US 20 in Idaho Falls
Bridge repairs are underway on U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls at the bridge over Riverside…
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Flower baskets decorate Downtown Idaho Falls
For the past decade the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation has been a driving force behind making sure flower pots hang around the city’s…
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Man sentenced for harassing Yellowstone bison calf
The man accused of disturbing a newborn bison calf in Yellowstone National Park was sentenced today.…
Continue Reading Officials working to divert water from spilling over Chesterfield Reservoir
The Chesterfield Dam started overflowing on Wednesday morning into the Portneuf…
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Adoption Fees temporarily waived at Idaho Falls animal shelter to ease crowding
Many of our local animal shelters are sharing that they are filled to the brim with dogs who need to find forever homes. The Idaho Falls Animal…
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