‘Case of the Missing Christmas’
Students at Ethel Boyes Elementary are banding together around a Giving Tree to make sure no one is left behind this Christmas.
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Pocatello Animal Shelter Kicks Off Holiday Pet Food Drive
The Pocatello Animal Shelter kicked off its annual holiday pet drive today. The shelter has donation bins around Pocatello and Chubbuck as well as…
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Teton Pass closed Sunday morning for Avalanche Testing
Heads up, drivers! The Teton Pass along highway 22 from Teton County, Idaho, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is scheduled for a closure this weekend for…
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Idaho renews and expands shared stewardship agreement to increase management of Idaho forests
“Idaho’s early leadership with the Good Neighbor Authority laid the groundwork for an even more ambitious model – Shared Stewardship. We are…
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Help Idaho Falls Firefighters “Fill the Ambulance” for Local Kids
The clock is ticking! There’s only one week left to help local firefighters “Fill the Ambulance” with new, unwrapped toys for local children. The toy…
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Pocatello officer cited for hitting pedestrian
A Pocatello Police Officer has been cited for failure to yield after striking a pedestrian in a crosswalk with their patrol car on Thursday…
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Pocatello City Council approves Rich Morgan as new CFO/City Treasurer
After an extensive months-long search, the City of Pocatello has officially filled its Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer position. During…
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Idaho DOC Director calls for strengthened sexual abuse law following non-profit watchdog report
Content Warning: The following article discusses themes of sexual abuse and assault.
For the first time since InvestigateWest exposed widespread…
Community Comes Together for Special Needs Christmas Formal in Rexburg
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect sponsored a Special Needs Christmas Formal on Saturday night, turning the…
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Deterring car thieves when cold weather’s not enough
A rash of car thefts and burglaries in eastern Idaho highlights the importance of proper preventative…
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Lock Your Doors: Rexburg Police issue urgent warning after overnight crime spree
The Rexburg Police Department took to Facebook to issue an urgent warning, confirming that several stolen vehicles were allegedly used in a string of…
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A century of service: Idaho Falls Power celebrates 125th Anniversary and new Peaking Plant
Idaho Falls Power (IFP) is celebrating two major milestones and invites the community to join…
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From Sleetwoodmac to Fast&Flurryous: ITD announces winners of “Name a Snowplow” Contest
The Idaho Transportation Department has selected 12 winners from its second annual Name a Snowplow contest! The names will be featured on 12 plows…
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Special Olympics Idaho calls on Gem State Businesses for National Team support
“Our Idaho athletes have worked incredibly hard to earn their place on this national stage,” said Special Olympics Idaho CEO, Kristi Kraft.…
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Former Downard Funeral Home owner Lance Peck loses private counsel over $37K in unpaid legal fees
A major shake-up has taken place in the criminal case against Lance Peck, the former owner of Downard Funeral Home. Peck’s private attorney, Richard…
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‘Peacekeeper’ charged with manslaughter in fatal No Kings protest shooting
Nearly six months after a fatal shooting on the streets of Salt Lake City during this summer’s No Kings protest march, criminal charges have been…
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Student searches for Good Samaritan who performed a good deed, restoring his faith in humanity
A Southern Utah University student has launched an online search to find the mystery person who restored his faith in humanity after going far out of…
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Ammon Road Reopened After Waterline Break and Roadway Repair
Water service has been restored to several homes in Ammon after crews successfully repaired a significant waterline break along Ammon Rd. near…
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Bannock County community gathers at Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge this Sunday; Governor directs flags to half-staff
This Sunday, December 7th, the Bannock County community is taking the chance to remember, reflect, and stand together, while marking the 84th…
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Idaho AG: Bipartisan Multistate Anti-Robocall Task Force takes aim at four major phone companies
“Idahoans are frustrated with scammers swindling families by pretending to be the IRS, Social Security, or any other legitimate entity,” said…
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‘An Open Door’: City Councilman-Elect Brandon Lee Shares Vision for Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls small business owner and real estate developer Brandon Lee secured a seat on the Idaho Falls City Council Tuesday, promising “a listening…
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Shoshone-Bannock High School Closed Thursday Due to Heating System Failure
The Shosone Bannock Jr./Sr. High School will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, December 3, 2025, due to the building’s heating system not functioning…
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Don’t Let Your Christmas Tree Go Up In Smoke: IFFD’s essential tips for a safe Holiday Season
As holiday decorations go up across the country, fire officials are urging families to take extra precautions with Christmas…
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Local Detectives honored by the Idaho Attorney General for their work keeping kids safe from internet predators
Two dedicated law enforcement officers from the Idaho Falls area received awards from the Idaho Attorney General for their work protecting children…
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New Pocatello Mayor and City Council to be sworn in on January 8th
The City of Pocatello has announced that Mayor-Elect Mark Dahlquist and the new City Council Members will take their oaths of office on Thursday,…
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Power restored in Malad City after overnight blackout
3,100 people in Malad are currently without power, after an equipment failure early Tuesday afternoon. In a press release, Rocky Mountain Power said…
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City of Idaho Falls selects Zachary Jones as new City Attorney
“Mr. Jones has already shown us what he can do as our interim city attorney. In a very short amount of time, he has demonstrated his ability to…
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Guns N’ Hoses charity game raises funds for Youth Hockey & First Responders
Tonight, Dec. 3rd, the 2025 Guns N’ Hoses hockey fundraiser hits the ice at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, celebrating local first…
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Fundraiser luncheon supports Bonneville County ‘Shop With A Cop’
Happening today, December 3rd, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, the Outback Steakhouse on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho Falls is hosting a special…
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Titanic artifacts come to Local News 8
Mark Lach, Titanic explorer and the exhibition’s Creative Producer, visited live in studio to show us two of the Titanic’s…
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Mark Dahlquist elected Mayor of Pocatello
Voters have chosen Mark Dahlquist as the next mayor of Pocatello on Tuesday night.
Dahlquist won with 7,238 votes, or 62%, over Greg Cates 4,424…
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Lisa Burtenshaw elected as Idaho Falls Mayor; Brandon Lee elected to City Council
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Lisa Burtenshaws won the runoff election for Idaho Falls mayor. The unofficial results show Burtenshaw received 6,435…
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Pocatello, Idaho Falls Runoff Elections Wrap Up Tonight at 8 PM
The 2025 election wraps up tonight, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as polls are now open for critical runoff elections in both Idaho Falls and Pocatello.…
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BYU-I Student charged with kidnapping infant at Idaho Falls Costco
A Brigham Young University-Idaho student has been charged with kidnapping a four-week-old infant after allegedly taking a shopping cart containing…
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Idaho Fish and Game to begin deer population surveys for Salmon/Challis areas early December
“People may see and hear low-flying helicopters near Salmon and Challis in the coming week,” said Fish and Game Wildlife Biologist Bret Stansberry…
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INL receives its first delivery of TRISO fuel for mobile nuclear power
The Idaho National Lab is celebrating the arrival of a special kind of fuel called TRISO. TRISO stands for tri-structural isotropic particle fuel.…
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Salmon man killed in rollover accident
A 40-year-old Salmon man was killed in an accident in Lemhi County on Monday afternoon.…
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Deadlines loom to register for health insurance for 2026
Consider this a simple reminder, the deadlines to register for Medicare Advantage plans or health plans with Your Health Idaho are quickly…
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Mom Saves Daughter with On-the-Job CPR at Idaho Falls Diner
Local mother had to face a scary situation when her two-year-old daughter stopped breathing in an Idaho Falls…
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Gabby Petito and Dylan Round’s parents back in Idaho with a message about domestic violence
In a forum at the college of eastern Idaho, it was all ears as the parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds shared messages about the signs and…
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“A Beam of Light”: Patients remember Dr. Steven Adams
“He sent me and my husband a bouquet of flowers a few days after our daughter was born. And the card, I kept the card… probably will never get rid…
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Day of Destiny: Idaho Falls Mayor Election Run-off on Tuesday
Voters will head to the polls Tuesday to make their final choice in the run-off election for Idaho Falls Mayor and City Council Seat 2.
As the…
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Move aside Cyber Monday, Cider Monday is here to stay
The smell of warm cider and 15% off of a good book filled The Book Shelf this Cider Monday, as Idaho Falls’ only used bookstore invited shoppers to…
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Idaho Sheriffs to State Leadership: Mental Health Cuts Have ‘Real-World Public-Safety Consequences’
The Idaho Sheriff’s Association today released a blistering letter to state leaders, expressing “deep concern” that state-approved cuts to behavioral…
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Down to the Wire: Pocatello Mayor Run-off Election is Tuesday
After months of anticipation, Tuesday is the run-off election for the mayor’s race in Pocatello. The November general election determined that the…
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Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas Tree Fundraiser Supports Youth Scholarships
Every tree sold at the YMCA’s holiday fundraiser helps open the door for a child in need, easing scholarship costs and bringing families together…
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ISU expands international research footprint with new 5-year agreements in Asia and Latin America
“These partnerships connect ISU with leading global institutions, bringing new knowledge, innovation, and research opportunities that would benefit…
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Light The World Giving Machine ribbon cutting ceremony for Rexburg location
Large crowds are anticipated at Hemming Village for the launch of the Rexburg Light The World Giving Machine, occurring from December 1st to 14th,…
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D91 pledges to “maintain safe environment & reduce distractions” as schools host run-off election
Idaho Falls School District 91 students will head to class tomorrow, coinciding with the crucial Idaho Falls Mayoral Run-Off election. The decision…
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Indigenous Fashion Show raises awareness for missing and murdered Indigenous persons
The first Indigenous fashion show in Boise is using style and storytelling to spotlight a crisis affecting communities across the country — Missing…
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Pocatello partners with and local landowners to protect popular rock-climbing area
“This is an important step in ensuring that outdoor recreation and public access to climbing routes are protected for generations to come,” said…
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Teton County Health hosts final walk-in Vaccine Clinics next week
As the holiday season approaches and cold weather drives residents indoors, Teton County, Wyoming, health officials are urgently reminding residents,…
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Ryan Shupe Plays Live Christmas Music
Ryan Shupe and the Rubber Band will have a show tonight at Thunder Ridge High School at 7:30 pm. He has a new song out on Spotify. His show tonight…
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Southeast Idaho prepares to ‘Light Up the Night’ at Fourth Annual Community Chanukah Celebration
Southeast Idaho’s growing Jewish community is inviting residents of all backgrounds to once again “light up the night” for the Fourth Annual…
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‘A Thanksgiving never to be forgotten’ parents recount baby born on interstate
Luna Grace is her name, born on I-15 in Murray, and her parents, Vannessa and Dax Lowe, share the Thanksgiving story to top all others.
Both mom and…
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The Rush is On! Small Business Saturday Arrives
Shoppers lined up in downtown Idaho Falls on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday for the holiday season to support local…
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Plunging into the Snake River for “Frigid Friday”
Flipping, diving or wading into the Snake River, about 15 swimmers braved icy temperatures in a “Frigid Friday…
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Pocatellans Gather for Christmas Night Lights Parade
The Christmas Night Lights Parade saw dazzling trucks and trailers, decked out in Christmas Regalia, and a little drizzling rain couldn’t fizzle the…
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Move over, Black Friday! Plumbing services call the day after Thanksgiving ‘Brown Friday’
If you’re stuck unclogging the toilet the day after Thanksgiving, you’re not alone.
Local New 8 called several plumbing services, and they told us…
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I-15 Exit 73 reopens near Pocatello after 7-hour Freightliner crash closure
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The right northbound lane of I-15 off-ramp at Exit 73 near Pocatello has reopened, seven hours after a single-vehicle…
Continue Reading Eastern Idaho doctor killed in single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving night
A 46-year-old Bingham County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving night in Bonneville County. The incident occurred on 15th West…
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A public safety forum and officer training hosted by the parents of Gabby Petito and Dylan Rounds
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – On December 1st from 7-8 pm, a joint public safety forum will be held at Eastern Idaho College, organized by the parents and…
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Over 40 Years Strong: Idaho Falls Salvation Army serves community Thanksgiving meal
“It started out of the love of people, and it started with a desire to to make people feel seen, valued and loved so much,” Lt. Jon-Marc Lamb of the…
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Hundreds filled the Rexburg Tabernacle kick off Thanksgiving celebrations
Hundreds filled the Rexburg Tabernacle Thursday morning of November 27th to kick off their Thanksgiving…
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Idaho Falls GIFT offers free late-night rides for the holiday season
Tragedy can strike at any moment, and the city of Idaho Falls is offering a service to reduce that…
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Intoxicated man jumps fence, falls 50 feet down cliff at Clark Hill Rest Stop
First responders gathered at the Clark Hill rest stop near Ririe this afternoon after a Wyoming man, who police believe was intoxicated, survived a…
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Pocatello Christmas Night Light Parade kicks off holiday season Friday night
Get ready to grab the family and head to historic downtown Pocatello to kick off the holiday season in spectacular fashion! Friday night, November…
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Local radio host unearths marvelous Mayflower lineage
A familiar voice across Southeast Idaho is offering a look back at the American history that shaped his very life this holiday season.
This…
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Body found in car Tuesday evening in Blackfoot continues as ongoing investigation
The body of a missing Meridan woman was discovered Tuesday evening in Blackfoot, according to the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarah Nylander,…
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Lemhi County warns some property taxes double-charged due to US Bank error
The Lemhi County Treasurer and Tax Collector’s office has issued an urgent public alert regarding a bank error that has resulted in some property tax…
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Boise semi-truck driver airlifted after fiery I-15 rollover crash near Arimo
A Boise semi-truck driver was airlifted to a local hospital last night after his vehicle rolled over and caught fire on Interstate 15 near…
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Wild Turkey Crashes Classroom Thanksgiving Feast at Idaho Falls Montessori
A proper lady name is still TBD (suggestions welcome in the comments). Since then, she has joined playground time, gone on walks with the students,…
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ITD and Jefferson County partner to install traffic signal in Rigby
A new traffic light is coming to Rigby to help traffic flow a little more…
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Confessed killer who fled to Idaho Falls sentenced to 60 Years for Bozeman Walmart Homicide
The man who confessed to brutally killing a woman and her dog in a Montana parking lot before fleeing with the victim’s remains to Idaho Falls has…
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Seasoned journalist David Pace joins Local News 8 team
Experienced reporter David Pace has joined Local News 8 as a Multimedia Journalist, KIFI General Manager Kalvin Pike announced Wednesday.
David may…
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Idaho Falls Airport parking lot hits capacity on busy Thanksgiving travel day
Looking for parking at the Idaho Falls airport, it’s usually not an issue.
However, this year the parking lot is…
Non-profit investigation spurs Idaho DOC to reopen former inmate’s sex abuse case, reverses finding
Content Warning: The following article discusses sexual assault.
For nearly a year and a half, Andrea Weiskircher has been pleading with prison…
Idaho Falls Power lineman rescues cat from high-voltage perch
Concerned Idaho Falls residents spotted the cat last night and took to social media to ask for help. An IFP lineman was dispatched to the scene,…
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Utah father who went missing with 3 children on hike charged with child torture, abuse
A Utah father who went missing overnight last month with his three children in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with multiple counts of child…
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Missing WWII Soldier from Wilder, Idaho, Identified Decades Later
After nearly eighty years, an Idaho soldier is finally coming home. This June, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the body of U.S. Army…
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Crucial maintenance behind Silver Lake’s lower water
Environmental groups have concerns about water levels at an area lake, but officials say it needs to be temporarily…
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Law enforcement & health providers warn of severe consequences as Idaho prepares to cut Adult Mental Health Services
Idaho is preparing to make severe cuts to adult mental health services starting December 2, sparking widespread fear and even legal action across the…
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Pocatello sanitation services announces holiday schedule change
Thursday and Friday’s garbage, recycling, yard waste, and leaf collections for Pocatello residents will be delayed by one day because of the…
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DHW links Raw Milk to rise in E. coli and Campylobacter cases in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is investigating a significant and recent surge in illnesses linked to the consumption of raw,…
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Tired of Turkey? Try Flame Crusted Ham
With ham becoming more popular, Local News 8 is taking a look at how to prepare the popular substitute. Jesse Smith from Fred Meyer’s and his butcher…
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ISU and U of I partner to expand Natural History Museum exhibits North
“This is the birth of a new museum for north Idaho,” said Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. “Our museum began at…
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DSP’s Doing Good food pantry giving away free meals for essential workers this Thanksgiving
Eastern Idaho (KIFI) – The DSPs Doing Good Organization, part of the DSP, will provide free Thanksgiving meals to aid direct support professionals on…
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Pocatello Police conducting Active Shooter Training at Hawthorne Middle School today
The PPD, School Resource Officers, and Pocatello Emergency Services are utilizing the empty school building while students are away to conduct an…
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Pocatello Police’s annual “Give the Cops a Bird” food drive gathers over $4,000 and 71 Turkeys
In a post on Facebook, Pocatello Police officers said they couldn’t have done this without the support of the amazing community.
“Your generosity,…
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Firefighters urge fire safety precautions ahead of Thanksgiving
As families gather around the table each Thanksgiving, kitchens across the country become the site of a surprising holiday hazard: cooking fires. In…
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Recount confirms Elmore County winners after initial election count misses 373 votes
“In order for our elections to work, voters must have confidence that their votes will count,” said Secretary of State McGrane. “Today we…
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The heat under your feet: Pro geothermal bill sponsored by Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher introduced to the house
In a push to speed up the approval and development of geothermal energy, Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher (R) sponsored a bill to ease the regulatory…
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Antares Industries celebrates Idaho expansion with ribbon-cutting ceremony
A leading developer of advanced micro nuclear reactors from California, Antares Industries is building an office in downtown Idaho Falls. This…
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60-Year-Old arrested following drunken disturbance/standoff in Idaho Falls parking lot
A 60-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday evening after a drunken disturbance in the parking lot of Boozers/Shari’s off Broadway in Idaho…
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Two men arrested after fleeing from traffic stop, crashing in Idaho Falls yard
Two men are now in custody after crashing into an Idaho Falls neighborhood while fleeing a traffic stop early Monday morning, November 24, 2025.
The…
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Cyclocross offers cyclists fitness and a one-of-a-kind experience
Cyclocross is a wild and wacky event requiring bikers to navigate dirt, sand, grass and they even have to get off their bike every now and…
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ISP increasing Thanksgiving patrols as record numbers hit Idaho roads
“Thanksgiving weekend can often turn deadly as it combines heavy traffic with winter weather, and that means drivers need to slow down and give…
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65th North closure begins December 1 for bridge replacement
Beginning Dec. 1, 65th North will be closed between 5th West and 5th East (Lewisville Highway) to allow crews to remove the existing bridge and…
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Idaho agriculture icon Carl Hobbs, Spudnik co-founder, passes away at 96
Carl Hobbs, an icon in Idaho’s agricultural history who co-founded the globally recognized Spudnik Equipment Company and revolutionized potato…
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Contagious horse virus prompts ISDA to recommend stopping all equine movement
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in…
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