Stretch of Highway 20 closed due to accident; expect detours and delays
A crash on U.S. Highway 20 near the Jefferson and Bonneville County line has blocked all lanes headed Westbound.…
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Two dead following single-vehicle crash in Idaho Falls
Two men are dead following a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Highway 20 on…
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Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation winter service levels update
As Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation transitions into winter services, the Parks Department would like to explain the complex process that…
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Annual grants available for artists, arts education and arts organizations
Applications are due by Jan. 31,…
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Idaho Department of Education seeks input on Idaho’s early literacy assessment
The survey will close on Dec.…
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Itchin’ for some fishin’? Now is a great time to go after this ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity
Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty…
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3.6 magnitude earthquake near Tetonia
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 7.4 miles away from Tetonia…
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New apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints named
Elder Patrick Kearon is the newest member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
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Judge decides to keep Chad Daybell trial in Ada County
There is an update in the murder case against Chad…
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Snowy conditions across east Idaho
The snow has been coming down pretty hard across east Idaho Friday…
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…
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Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife
The closure area includes lands east of the Stinking Springs Trailhead and southwest of Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.…
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SH-36 reopens in both directions
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed SH-36 in both directions from mile marker 0 to mile marker 26.…
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Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo wins Small Market Rodeo of the Year
Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, one of the attractions each year at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, has been named the 2023 PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year.…
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IPUC approves certificate for eastern Idaho water utility to provide water service to Atomic City
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity that will allow Atomic Water Company to provide…
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Free opioid reversal medication vending machines installed in northern Idaho
Since Narcan was established, Idaho has seen a 46% reduction in opioid overdose…
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Pocatello creates panel to address concerns regarding proposed changes to sign code
The City of Pocatello has created a panel to address concerns regarding the proposed changes to sign…
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Free learn to ski or ride day at Pomerelle
Calling adventurous Idahoans who have never skied or snowboarded.…
Continue Reading Fall 2023 Idaho Reading Indicator results show steadyimprovement over previous years
Recent three-year cohort data from Idaho’s early literacy test, the Idaho Reading Indicator (IRI), suggests Idaho students are starting each school…
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Snake River Animal Shelter to hold 36 hour Adopt-a-Thon
The Snake River Animal Shelter is holding its first 36 hours Adopt-A-Thon, a three day event to highlight the shelter pets in need and offer the…
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Coroner identifies person killed in officer involved shooting
The Bonneville County Coroner has identified the person killed in an officer involved shooting on…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell pleads not guilty to Arizona murder conspiracy charges
A woman sentenced to life in an Idaho prison for murdering her two youngest children and another woman pleaded not guilty to Arizona charges of…
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Remains found identified as missing Bannock County man
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Bannock County Coroner’s Office and Idaho State Police Forensic Services have confirmed remains found earlier…
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Missing teen identified as search continues
We now know the name for the person being searched for at the Mc Tucker…
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3 things to do this weekend – December 8, 2023
Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…
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3 things to know this morning – December 8, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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WYO 22 Teton Pass scheduled to close Friday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 8 at 3 a.m. for avalanche…
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Victor community holds candlelight vigil for Kali Randall and Zeke Best
The Family Safety Network and the Mental Health Coalition are holding a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday evening to honor the lives of the pregnant…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2023-24 season.…
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Wyoming holds off on auctioning huge piece of pristine land inside Grand Teton
Wyoming’s governor and other top leaders decided Thursday to hold off on auctioning a big chunk of state-owned land within Grand Teton National Park,…
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WYDOT reminds skiers to be wary of causing avalanches
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) would like to remind winter recreationalists to be cautious of skiing near Wyoming State Highway 22…
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Former Pocatello mayor passes away
The City of Pocatello is mourning the loss of former mayor Roger…
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Local symphony prepares for Christmas concert
This concert is a collaboration with the ISU concert choir and the community Camerata Singers with chorus master Scott…
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Idaho Falls Fire responds to single vehicle accident; avoid the area
Idaho State Police and the Idaho Falls Fire Department remind all travelers to “slow down and use extreme caution” while driving, after a single…
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BLM to conduct pile burns near Malad City to complete a wildlife habitat project
BLM to conduct pile burns near Malad City to complete a wildlife habitat project…
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Police search for missing juvenile hunter
Police are not releasing the identity of any parties involved at this time.…
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Idaho STEM Action Center helps students learn computer skills during Computer Science Education Week
“Those skillsets are transferable across the fields, across industries and over…
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Selecting health insurance doesn’t have to be a challenge
It’s that time of year to start thinking about your health insurance coverage for next year, especially if you are…
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Mackay School District Closed Today
The Mackay Joint School District will be closed…
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Party platform allegiance called into question by some Bonneville Republicans
Platform enforcement hearings were held Tuesday evening by Bonneville County’s Legislative District 32.…
Continue Reading What is the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force?
When a major or critical incident happens during the course of an officer carrying out their duties, what happens next? We learned that shortly after…
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Ski resorts start off season on slow note
Winter on the Tetons is here, yet ski resorts are starting off on a slow…
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Flags to be flown at half staff in remembrance of Pearl Harbor attack
President Biden has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Dec. 7, 2023, in honor of those American patriots who died as a result of their…
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Woman dies from injuries after Blackfoot crash
A 61-year-old Blackfoot woman succumbed to her injuries after a crash…
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Detours planned for System Interchange in Pocatello
Beginning Thursday, drivers should expect significant traffic changes at the System Interchange in Pocatello.…
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Cat shelter could close soon, causing trouble for community
“We can’t take in everyone…but we take in as many as we…
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Chaplains of Idaho hosting ‘Pet Photos with Santa’
As law enforcement serves our communities, they can experience some traumatic encounters. But there are resources out there to get them, and…
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Portneuf undergoes software update following cybersecurity breach
Ardent Health Services, which owns and operates over two dozens hospitals across the United States, experienced a cybersecurity breach on Nov.…
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Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks
As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for…
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Woman hospitalized after crash near St. Anthony
A 66-year-old St. Anthony woman was hospitalized after a vehicle collision Tuesday at approximately 4:32 p.m. on US 20 at milepost 348 north of St.…
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Annual Pearl Harbor remembrance ceremony returns to Pocatello for 82nd anniversary
Bannock County Veteran Services is inviting the community to a ceremony honoring those lost in the infamous attack on Pearl Harbor 82 years…
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Idaho Sled Dog Challenge charts independent path as McCall Winter Carnival undergoes transformation
The 2024 Idaho Sled Dog Challenge begins Jan. 20 with the Meet a Musher event at the Ponderosa Center in…
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Who were Kali Randall and Jeremy Best? Victim’s neighbors paint a picture
Emotions are raw on Skyline Loop in Victor just days after Jeremy Best was arrested for the death of his wife, Kali Randall, and 10-month-old son…
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Candlelight vigil remembering deceased children celebrates 15th anniversary Wednesday
“We’re all in what I refer to as a club that nobody wants to be a part…
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Local animal shelters face overcrowding issues
Local animal shelters are facing overcrowding…
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Police investigate threat at Bear Lake High School
On Tuesday at approximately 1:30 p.m., the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office reports Bear Lake High School received a call of a reported threat in…
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Law enforcement answers questions about mental health evaluations
Many Local News 8 viewers sent us messages after Jeremy Best was taken to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for a mental health evaluation,…
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Swinging bridge removal will cause delays on US 89 south of Jackson
Crews will be reducing traffic down to two lanes, one in each direction, on US 26/89/189/191 near Swinging Bridge Road, south of Jackson Wednesday…
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Helicopter flights to survey big game near Salmon and Challis to begin soon
Winter surveys help biologists understand the composition and health of deer and elk…
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ITD will introduce plans to rehabilitate Yellowstone Avenue at Dec. 5 open house in Chubbuck
Community members are invited to stop by and speak with project…
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Additional pothole repairs on WYO 22 bridge will cause delays
The work will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 6, from noon to 2 p.m., weather…
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Anonymous donor sponsors dog and puppy adoptions
Effective immediately, adoption fees for all dogs in search of loving homes at the Pocatello Animal Shelter will be sponsored by an anonymous donor…
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Idaho Special Education eligibility criteria to be revised
The Idaho Department of Education will begin work on revising the state’s Special Education Manual following an inquiry this fall from the U.S.…
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Tips for a healthy holiday season
‘Tis the season to enjoy some sweet holiday treats, but doctors are encouraging us to be mindful as we…
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Runoff elections, special election in 3 Idaho counties
Following the Nov. 7 local elections across Idaho, three Idaho counties will conduct an election on Tuesday, Dec.…
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Terry Fator and his puppets to come to Fort Hall
ickets will be available for pre-sale for players club members on…
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Toy drive to assist Parents as Teachers participants
Toy donations will be accepted until Dec. 20.…
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Gordon and DEQ reject federal funds
“For Wyoming, this amounts to a classic bait and switch, with the end result being Wyoming could spend $3 million in taxpayer dollars for the…
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DEQ awards nearly $332,000 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $331,741 to nine drinking water and wastewater systems to help the…
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Brief planned power outage for small section of downtown Idaho Falls
As part of the ongoing power line relocation and improvements, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement a brief planned outage in a section of…
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Friends of the Marshall Public Library book sale
If you’re still looking for some unique and affordable gifts, the Friends of the Marshall Public Library have you covered.…
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Jeremy Best charged with 2 counts of murder in first degree for deaths of wife and unborn child, judge orders competency test
48-year-old Jeremy Albert Best has been charged with two counts of murder in the first degree in connection with the deaths of his wife Kali Randall…
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ISU president search down to five finalists
Five finalists have been picked from a list of more than 80 candidates who applied to become Idaho State University’s…
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Jeremy Best appears in court; document describes how murder victim was found
New in the State of Idaho vs Jeremy Albert Best case, while attending his arraignment hearing Best’s defense team, made up of Jim Archibald and John…
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Terreton man dies in head on collision
A 23-year-old Terreton man succumbed to his injuries after a collision Monday on…
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Wanted man arrested after crash
An intoxicated man was arrested Saturday night after being involved in a crash on Lorna…
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Man arrested for attempting to strangle girlfriend
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man early Sunday morning after a physical altercation with his…
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Pocatello receives $20K grant for officials Completing Health Academy
The City of Pocatello’s Mayor Brian Blad, Parks and Recreation Director Anne Butle and Grants Manager Christine Howe completed the Community Health…
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Help protect wintering wildlife in Grand Teton
Wildlife biologists are asking visitors to avoid disturbing animals by following all winter closures and voluntarily avoiding bighorn sheep winter…
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Idaho gas prices drop another 9 cents this week
A popular Christmas song refers to this season as the most wonderful time of the year, and Idaho drivers may join in the chorus the next time they…
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Autopsy scheduled Monday for Zeke Best as investigation continues
An autopsy is scheduled for…
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First snowplow accident of winter
A snowplow with the Idaho Transportation Department was involved in a collision this past Friday on I-86 near American…
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Population growth plays major part in Idaho agricultural land loss, study says
Over 75% of the cause of this deforestation is attributed to population…
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Montpelier woman killed in crash on US 30
A 24-year-old Montpelier woman was killed after a fatal crash Sunday on US 30 at milepost 417 in Bear Lake…
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Pet photos with the Grinch at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Capture the magic of the season with a special photo event featuring the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who Saturday, Dec.…
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Bridger-Teton releases draft analysis for elk feedgrounds
Comments on the proposed project will be accepted through Jan. 16,…
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10-month-old Zeke Best found deceased; Family responds
At approximately 9:17am today Bonneville County Dispatch received a call from individuals who were hunting on the Kepps Crossing Rd near the Dan…
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Ammon welcomes in the holiday season with bright lights
The city of Ammon has brightly welcomed in the holiday season. Thanks to the city’s annual tradition of their lightapalooza. The lightapalooza as…
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Timeline of events: Kali Randall and Zeke Best investigation
UPDATED: SUNDAY DEC 3, 7:45 PM IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Victor, Idaho man accused of killing his pregnant wife and kidnapping their…
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Hoback Canyon to close Monday for avalanche mitigation
U.S. Highway 191/189 through Hoback Canyon will be closed tomorrow for avalanche mitigation, according to the Wyoming Department of Transportation.…
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New AAA research reveals risky driving
In 2022, 51% of all Idaho crash fatalities were the result of an impaired driving…
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Gordon’s 2024 Prayer Breakfast to feature blind active-duty Army officer Major (Ret.) Scott Smiley
The Prayer Breakfast will take place on Feb. 21, 2024 at Little America Hotel and…
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Meridian’s population grows with many jobs available
Meridian is the second largest city in Idaho with 129,736…
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Traffic safety grants available for Idaho communities
Have an idea that could improve traffic safety in your community?…
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Red Cross honors 2 outstanding East Idaho volunteers
The Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon recently honored two outstanding East Idaho volunteers for their work helping families recover from…
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AAA tips to safely transport a Christmas tree
Here are some of AAA’s tips to keep your tree in great shape and protect other…
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