Interior Department, states appeal sage grouse ruling
The Interior Department, Idaho and Wyoming are appealing a court ruling that halted a Trump administration plan to ease land-use restrictions in…
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NTSB: Icy conditions during deadly South Dakota plane crash
Federal investigators say the pilot and a passenger spent three hours clearing snow and ice off of a small plane before crashed after taking off from…
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Prisoner accused of van escape in Wyoming pleads not guilty
A man accused of escaping from a van full of prisoners in Wyoming has pleaded not…
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Traffic stop and search warrant results in drug arrests
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies made contact with and detained 34-year old Robert J. Winterholler and 32-year-old Kimberly J. Winterholler in…
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2 found dead in Rock Springs residence; police investigating
Two people were found dead at their residence in southwest Wyoming, but police released few…
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Police arrest 3rd person in connection to multiple thefts
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating 25-year-old Danielle M. Downey of Idaho Falls regarding her connections to…
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IDOC walkaway back in custody
A Treasure Valley Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from his job in the community is back in…
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Wyoming GOP resolution opposes additional vaccine at schools
The Wyoming Republican Party has passed a resolution opposing the addition of another vaccine to the requirements for children in…
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Former Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Murray arrested for DUI
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Former Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Murray has been arrested on a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. The…
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Woman sentenced for father’s death
Jessica Conser was sentenced to 18 years in prison Monday for the shooting death of her father, Matthew Robert Travo III, outside his Hibbard home…
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Portion of Idaho family’s cyanide-trap lawsuit dismissed
A portion of a lawsuit brought by an Idaho family against the U.S. government after a boy and his dog tripped a cyanide-spraying, predator-killing…
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Polar Experience provides holiday fun for the family
A unique holiday activity is lighting up the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel in Fort…
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How to support people coping with grief
Friends, coworkers and neighbors of the Hansen family know how much of an impact they’ve had on Southeast…
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Local elementary asks for food donations to feed needy students during winter break
For some students, winter break means holidays, fun, and no school. However, for other students who live with food insecurity in their homes, it…
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Kelly Canyon’s season-opening starts the weekend early for some
If you’re into more extreme riding the resort’s new slogan, “Make the terrain park great again,” will excite you.…
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Police search for stolen vehicle suspect
Shortly before 3 p.m. Idaho Falls Police Department received a call about a stolen vehicle from a neighboring town.…
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Soldier Mountain opens Saturday
Soldier Mountain Ski Area is opening this weekend on Dec. 14 and Dec.…
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Texas Roadhouse helps raise funds for a special shopping event
“Hopefully, turns their situation into a more positive one, especially as they interact with law…
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Idaho college and university presidents announce plan to freeze tuition next year
The presidents of Idaho’s four-year higher education institutions announced Thursday they will not seek tuition increases for resident…
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“We will rebuild:” Blackhawk BBQ food truck destroyed in accident
A local business owner is looking to rebuild after an accident on Interstate 15 totaled his food…
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County sheriff wants Idaho prison to take back state inmates
The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is asking a judge to hold the Idaho Department of Correction in contempt for failing to quickly remove state inmates…
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Kelly Canyon Resort opens today
Kelly Canyon’s 63rd winter season kicks into full gear Thursday.…
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Federal government collects $10.8M in Wyoming lease sales
The final federal quarterly oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming this year netted $10.8 million in bids, the federal Bureau of Land Management…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for aggravated assault
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a home in the 1400 block of Benton Street to investigate a report of a disturbance in progress Tuesday…
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Teton Pass to close Friday morning
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Wyoming 22, Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 13 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche…
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Arrest and search warrants served after 4-year investigation
The Jackson Police Department and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office provided mutual- aid assistance to the United States Drug Enforcement…
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Local classroom science experiment goes viral
“Everybody kind of relies on those hand sanitizers and to see results that were this drastic kind of made everybody realize that maybe we’re a little…
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New LDS temple site locations announced in Texas and Utah
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the locations of three temples announced in October 2019 by Church President Russell M.…
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INL employees selected for DOE Project Leadership Institute
Two Idaho National Laboratory employees were selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Project Leadership Institute (PLI) 2020 cohort.…
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Dog pond gets makeover from volunteers
Volunteers spent the day braving winter weather to make sure our dogs have a safe place to swim in the…
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Fewer kids report sex abuse in US juvenile detention centers
A new federal report has found that the number of kids who say they’ve been sexually victimized in juvenile detention centers has dropped across the…
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Rexburg parking restrictions start Sunday
Parking restrictions in Rexburg for winter snow removal start on Sunday, Dec.…
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Experts say divorce rates rise after holidays
Divorce rates rise after holidays IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A lot of people recognize the holidays as a time of joy but experts say it’s the…
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DOE: Expanding capabilities at the INL ranges won’t have significant impact on environment
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho Operations Office has determined that expanding the capabilities at Idaho National Laboratory’s (INL’s)…
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Can you imagine hanging 230,000 Christmas lights? Here’s where you can enjoy them from the comfort of your car
Many who see the show always wonder how much the Belnap’s electric bill must be.…
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Oklo Inc. announces U.S. Department of Energy Site Use Permit for Idaho National Laboratory Site
Oklo Inc. announced Tuesday Oklo has received a Site Use Permit from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build its Aurora plant at Idaho National…
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Pocatello firefighters give coats to kids
Pocatello firefighters are giving out more than 300 new coats to children this…
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Suspected shoplifter arrested for possession of meth
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the Ammon Division responded to a report of a male and female shoplifter at Hobby Lobby Monday…
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Memorial funds have been set up for the families of those killed in a November 30 plane crash near Chamberlain, South…
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Helicopter flights underway statewide for big game surveys
Idaho Fish and Game staff have started using low-flying helicopters to count deer and elk populations.…
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Lt. Governor looks for ways to save government money
The search for efficiencies in the state government has come to Idaho…
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Avalanche safety: There’s one important tool that won’t fit in your backpack
“You owe it to yourself, your family, and your friends to come home at the end of the day of backcountry skiing.”…
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Idaho youth survey finds 22% of teens consider suicide
A biennial state survey of Idaho youth shows fewer teens say they are being bullied, smoking cigarettes or having sex, but the number of kids who…
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2019 Chubbuck Christmas Lighting Contest winners
The City of Chubbuck has announced the annual Christmas Lighting Contest winners for…
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Wyoming governor considers suing Washington over terminal
Wyoming’s governor says he continues to consider a possible lawsuit against Washington state over construction of the largest coal export terminal on…
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IFFD Deputy Fire Chief to leave Idaho Falls
After 25 years of service, Idaho Falls Deputy Fire Chief Dave Coffey has announced he has accepted the Fire Chief position for the city of Danville,…
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First winter graduation for ISU students
Idaho State University is hosting its first ever winter commencement ceremony on…
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Idaho gas prices drop
Idaho gas prices have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…
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Braving the cold and rain for homelessness
A group of volunteers spent the night in the cold to raise awareness for…
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Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way
During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…
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Eastern Idaho exhibit coming to The Museum of Idaho
“It’s a story of the routes that people take through our, our area and the roots that they put down.”…
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These seniors want to share their talents with you
“Any senior who sits back on their couch and says, well, this is my spot, they’re not going to last very long. You’ve got to stay busy, both…
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Braving the cold to spread awareness
People are preparing to brave the cold overnight this weekend.…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition
For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…
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Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages
The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…
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ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students
Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…
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Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook to run for Idaho State Senate District 30 Seat
Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook announced Thursday his intention to seek the Idaho State Senate District 30…
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Pocatello man charged with burglary for showering, stealing clothes from home
A Pocatello man is in jail for suspected burglary of homes in the Highland neighborhood on…
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City still working on plowing residential streets
Some neighborhoods in Idaho Falls may feel they are being left out on having their streets…
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Discover Idaho Falls’ hot spots through new app
“The tourist geared app was in the works for a year and caters to those who speak English, Spanish, Chinese and…
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Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people
A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…
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New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training
Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training…
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East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist
When counties need an autopsy done, they send it to Ada County–the closest option–which can take a full day, sometimes two, for law…
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How your French fries could be impacted by the shortage of potatoes
“French fry shortage is very possible and could be very…
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Memorial Quilt display raises AIDS awareness
Breaking boundaries of Idaho is holding a week of their annual aids benefit…
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Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building
For more than a year, Katie Counts, manager of the Habitat for Humanity Restore, has felt the need to expand. The current store of off Garrett Way…
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Crash blocks I-15 lanes
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash southbound on Interstate 15, near milepost 91 just south of Blackfoot. …
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Introducing KIFI’s new anchor
If you were not aware, last week Karole’s longtime co-anchor and friend Jay Hildebrandt retired after 35 years on the air here in eastern…
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Personal finance simulator helps high school students manage money
“We teach them how to make money in school, but we don’t do a very good job teaching them what to do once they make money”…
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It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners
Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for Baskin Robbins robbery
Idaho Falls Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Baskin Robbins at 1253 E 17th Street in Idaho Falls around 12:30 p.m.…
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Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location
The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…
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Cow elk found left to waste and domestic cow shot near Leadore
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public’s help regarding a cow elk that was shot and left to waste on private property west of…
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Man arrested for aggravated assault
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 200 block of N. Contor Ave. where a female was reporting her husband…
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Air Idaho Rescue to establish new EIRMC base
A new agreement between Air Idaho Rescue and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will clear the path for a new air medical service base in Idaho…
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Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families
The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…
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Get your Holiday Happy Pass on Cyber Monday
The Eastern Idaho State Fair is once again offering a holiday deal for fair…
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Black Friday turnout
“I don’t really like the crowds of people, but I guess it’s not as bad as I thought it would…
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Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail
Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…
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Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year
The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…
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Annual Turkey Choir brings the Thanksgiving spirit to Rexburg
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thanksgiving day comes with many traditions, some food-related, others sports-related, and for The City of Rexburg,…
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Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms
It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…
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A look back at Jay Hildebrandt’s career as he signs off one last time
Well, this is it. My final time to sign off before beginning the first day of my retirement…
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Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table
While many families spent Wednesday preparing their big meal for Thursday, one local family was carving up meals for nearly 700 people. It’s a…
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Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police
Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…
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Local support global climate strikes Fridays for the Future
Idaho Falls Supports Climate Action and South East Idaho Sunrise Movement teamed up to join the global climate strike, Friday for the Future.…
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Is your car prepared for the snow?
Winter storms can be unexpected, but preparing your car is all about…
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Take a look at these fun bloopers of Jay Hildebrandt over the years
Take a look at some of the bloopers collected over the 35 years Jay has been at the…
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Police investigate neighborhood burglaries
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of attempted burglaries in various neighborhoods in the Ammon area.…
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Semi crash north of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police reports there is a semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho…
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Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign
The Salvation Army is hitting the pavement this week to collect donations for its annual Red Kettle…
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New Idaho Falls hospital brings new opportunities for patients
All around the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, you can find staff working hard to prep the brand new hospital, to begin all-around care for their new…
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ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm
The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…
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How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office
At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…
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Thanksgiving travel tips
AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…
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Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police
The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…
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Pebble Creek preparing for upcoming season
This weekend, many mountains around the region are opening or preparing to open. Pebble Creek isn’t quite there yet, but the lifts were spinning…
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‘Give Cold Feet a Boot’ campaign provides 300 winter boots for students
There was a lot of heart and soles to be found at one Blackfoot school…
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Will online shopping affect the Black Friday turn out?
There is one benefit shoppers can only get at a brick-and-mortar retailer. …
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Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom
On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…
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