Possible confession released in Idaho Falls shooting
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – A public records request made by Local News 8 has brought new evidence to light in the killing of Eric Leask – including what…
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Mountain America Center and IHSAA partner to bring state tournaments to Idaho Falls
When walking into the Mountain America Center Thursday, “Mountain America Center + IHSAA = Wins for Eastern Idaho” was written on the glass doors.…
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Lance Broncho bound over to District Court
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday Lance Broncho’s case has been bound over to District…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 27
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
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Officer-involved shooting: “Their actions were JUSTIFIED as an act of self-defense”
The Idaho Falls Police Department released body-cam footage from the EconoLodge standoff with Robert…
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Look out for utility lines while doing yard work
“Do not try to pinch it off [or] shut it off by yourself. It can be a dangerous…
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Step into the Future: Inside the Idaho Falls Police Department’s Modernized Facility
On Tuesday, the city of Idaho Falls held a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the new Idaho Falls Police Complex, located at 775 Northgate Mile. The…
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Celebrating Earth Day through Dance: The INL and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Join Forces
April 22nd marks earth day throughout the world. To mark the occasion the INL and the Shoshone-Bannock tribes have teamed up to celebrate through…
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Keeping Idaho’s roads clean
“[These volunteers] have saved the state as much as $25…
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Motorcyclist injured in accident on Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls
A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following an accident on Sunnyside Road.…
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Funland at Tautphaus Park Vandalized: Broken Windows and Graffiti Found
Vandals damage buildings and items at Funland at Tautphaus Park…
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Explaining Emergency Management
This office responds to emergencies that are on a larger scale and require additional…
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Update: Railroad yard clean-up in the works
This has been a long time coming because the railroad is not city…
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EconoLodge standoff suspect moved to Bonneville Co. Jail
The Idaho Falls Police say Flores was medically cleared and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday, April…
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The Chaplains of Idaho have a new home in Idaho Falls
The Chaplains of Idaho now have a new home. They now share an office with Heroes Defense in downtown Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho Legislators discuss recent legislative session with Idaho Falls Chamber members
Business leaders in Idaho Falls had a chance to break bread with 8 of our local legislators. They were also able to have a discussion surrounding the…
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Local theater gets digital projectors for improved audience experience
“This would be like going from a halogen light bulb to an LED light…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 16 years for enticing a minor
An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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Applications open for Idaho Falls Police Citizen’s Police Academy
This class is offered free of charge, but potential attendees are required to apply in order to be considered for a seat in the…
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Snake River Animal Shelter announces new Development Director
“She is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever…
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Idaho Falls Power recognized for ongoing safety efforts
Idaho Falls Power has received prestigious recognition for improvements in workplace and employee…
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Visit Idaho Falls Experience and Gift Shop unveils its new revamped space
Visitors will get a new adventure at the Visit Idaho Falls Experience and Gift Shop. …
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Global Youth Service Month kicks off – Get involved with local projects
April 12 kicks off Global Youth Service Month brought to the area by JustServe of Idaho…
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Idaho Takes Flight: New Museum of Idaho exhibit opens
“That’s the kind of thing that really excites me about learning about history is getting to see these personal…
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Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual Clean Up Day
Zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…
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Bull Riding sells out Mountain America Center
Professional Bull Riders has sold out the Mountain America Center Friday and…
Continue Reading Who is Robert Flores? What we know about the man involved in the Econo Lodge standoff
How is someone with a violent criminal history able to bond out of jail so…
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Flooding risk continues to grow in eastern Idaho
The flooding risk continues to grow in eastern…
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Virtual auditions to sing the National Anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo now open
Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…
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Public responds to Idaho Falls School District 91 budget cuts
Budget cuts were a contentious topic at Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board meeting on Wednesday.…
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New details released in Idaho Falls hotel shooting
New details in the standoff and officer-involved shooting at the EconoLodge in Idaho Falls…
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Law enforcement warns of suspicious man trying to enter unlocked houses
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday saying a suspicious man is in the area checking for unlocked doors and trying to…
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Idaho crimes becoming more common in national headlines
Over 120. That is how many times Idaho has made national headlines in the past six…
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Raising chickens vs buying eggs at the store
“You have to factor in how many chickens you want, how big you have to build your…
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Rock saves building from getting hit by a car
Two cars crashed into each other Monday morning, April 8, 2024, at North Holmes Avenue. and Lomax…
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Drivers injured in 2-car collision in Bonneville County
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury collision that occurred Monday at the intersection of E 81st N and N 5th E, in Bonneville…
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Man in police custody after holding himself up in an Idaho Falls hotel room
Police have surrounded a motel in Idaho Falls. Idaho Falls Police said it’s an active situation and asked people to stay away.…
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Local restaurant owner takes a look back at preparing for the 2017 eclipse
Between community planning meetings for business owners to packing grocery stores ahead of time, the City of Idaho Falls was prepared. The community…
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Local elementary students watch partial solar eclipse
Students around the region went outside and watched the partial…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
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Missing person case from 1986 solved
A missing person case from 1986 has been…
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How to fortify your property against unexpected damage
Getting insurance is one of the best ways to prepare your belongings for the unexpected.…
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Brief construction impacts at 17th Street and Holmes Avenue
Construction will cause brief morning closures at the intersection of 17th Street and South Holmes…
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Extra police patrols out during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It comes with a hefty fine and it kills thousands of people every year.…
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Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility
Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…
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Police search Idaho Falls home for possible drug activity
Police have served a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of 4th Street in Idaho Falls for possible drug activity.…
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Bonneville County Transfer Station temporarily closed for 3 weeks
The Bonneville County Transfer Station is temporarily closed for three weeks due to additional maintenance…
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Construction begins on Idaho Falls City Hall’s first elevator
The City of Idaho Falls is installing the first elevator in its City Hall’s 94-year…
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Idaho Falls switches from snow plowing to street sweeping for the season
The City of Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping residential streets on Monday, April…
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Local hiring climate: “There is definitely still a job for anyone who wants one”
Hundreds of people turned out for the Department of Labor job fair in Idaho Falls…
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Inmate walks away from job in Idaho Falls
An Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center resident walked away from his job Wednesday. The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for him.…
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Job fair Wednesday at Idaho Falls Department of Labor
If you are looking for a job or to change careers, there are several opportunities to window shop for a new position at the Idaho Falls job fair…
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Public gets to give input on preserving historic buildings
“We need to keep [the Preservation Plan] updated and…that population growth is just an indicator of why we would do something like…
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Spud Kings fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive
In front of a sold-out crowd, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings will look to keep their first playoff campaign in franchise history…
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April is National Organ Donor Month; Rexburg family finds hope after tragedy
For Emily Bowcutt, the topic of organ donation hits home. Her family has experienced both sides of organ donation, from receiving a life-changing…
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District 91 says recent public meetings were helpful in budget cut process
The budget issues with Idaho Falls School District 91 are ongoing, as they continue to search for ways that would help them cut $4 million in their…
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Reserved seating available for the first time at War Bonnet Round Up
ickets for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, will go on sale online on Tuesday, April…
Continue Reading Court appearance delayed for Idaho Falls double shooting suspect
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The preliminary hearing for Lance Broncho, charged with first-degree murder following a robbery-turned-double-shooting, has been…
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Important pet events you don’t want miss this weekend
If you love animals, there are some Saturday events you don’t want to…
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TSA discovers fifth firearm at IDA security checkpoint in 2024
So far this year, TSA officers have found five firearms during the routine X-ray screening of carry-on luggage at IDA’s security checkpoint. All of…
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2024 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Idaho Falls YMCA preparing for their annual gala
The Idaho Falls YMCA will hold its annual fundraising gala at the Elks Lodge on April 6,…
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Local Hope Squad scattering Easter eggs with hopeful messages
Each egg has a small toy duck in it, along with a note that says “Please…
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Festival of Trees brightens the year for DWI
The success of the 57th Edition of the Festival of Trees brightened what was otherwise a dreary spring day at…
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Idaho Falls Tigers get an unfinished field of their own
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Tigers have no problem playing on an unfinished field. The Tiger Athletic Complex, or “TAC,” will eventually…
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What is the timeline for finishing Heritage Park? Here’s what we know
Heritage Park is a 14-acre plot situated along the Snake River.…
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Sandcreek student brings airsoft gun to school
A Sandcreek Middle School student in the Bonneville School District is in trouble for bringing an airsoft gun to school…
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Through Grace at Watersprings Church
Pastor Ty Orr from Watersprings Church in Ammon came by the noon show to explain the countdown to Easter Sunday and their…
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Last winter’s impact: Idaho Fish and Game commissioners cut hunts in the region again
Idaho sportsmen in the Snake River region and southeastern Idaho may see less antlerless hunting opportunities for the foreseeable…
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Dora Erickson students join the great Peep debate
Love them or hate them, Peeps are a staple for Easter baskets every…
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