Lawmakers hit on hot topics at Legislative Preview
A closer look at the priorities and the controversies taking shape ahead of Idaho’s upcoming legislative…
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Two east Idaho methamphetamine dealers sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
Two methamphetamine dealers in separate Eastern Idaho cases were each sentenced to five years in federal prison for drug distribution, U.S. Attorney…
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ITD upgrades lighting to reduce snowplow strikes
In a continual effort to minimize snowplow strikes and increase safety, the Idaho Transportation Department is installing and testing upgraded…
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Funeral services announced for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland
Funeral services have been announced for former Bannock County Judge William “Bill ” Woodland. The family tells Local News 8 the services will be…
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“Learning to help”: Dora Erickson Elementary Students master the ‘Domino Effect’ of good deeds
One good deed is always followed by another; That’s the important lesson Students at Dora Erickson Elementary are learning with a cereal box food…
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50-year-old Idaho man dies from Flu as officials urge immediate vaccination
This marks the second influenza-associated death of the season in the Gem State. Last flu season, 87 people were reported to have died from…
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Pocatello PD honors K9 Frank, who served for over 5 Years
The Pocatello Police Department is honoring K9 Frank, a seven-year-old yellow lab who has faithfully served the Pocatello Police Department for a…
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Pocatello crews battle two water line breaks; Repairs underway
Crews with the City of Pocatello are responding to multiple water line breaks across the area.
The initial incident took place early Friday…
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Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle sells out in near-record time; Winning numbers announced Dec. 29
Two lucky Idaho Lottery players who participated in the 2025 Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle will begin the New Year as Idaho’s newest millionaires! All…
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Indian Hills closes early due to waterline break; Parents must pick up students at reunification site
UPDATE: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has issued an emergency closure for Indian Hills Elementary School…
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Urgent Call to Action: Families of Kratom victims rally for awareness and change
Families of Kratom victims are taking a stand to expose the serious dangers of Kratom and advocate for awareness and change. Kratom products continue…
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City of Chubbuck Hosts Annual City Hall-I-Days
The City of Chubbuck hosted their annual City Hall-I-Days Christmas festival at the Chubbuck City Hall earlier this evening, December 11th.…
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IFHS Ranked #1 High School in Area by U.S. News and World Report
Idaho Falls High School has been named the top high school in the area by U.S. News and World…
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Chubbuck Police investigate tragic incident following traffic stop
The Chubbuck Police Department is investigating the circumstances surrounding a tragic incident that occurred on the evening of December 10, 2025, in…
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Man dies of apparent self-inflicted gunshot after child shot in Lincoln County domestic incident
A 40-year-old man is dead, and an eight-year-old child is recovering from a gunshot wound after a domestic shooting incident turned violent in…
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Kidnapping charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student in Idaho Falls Costco incident
Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has announced a press conference regarding the alleged kidnapping that occurred at the Idaho Falls Costco…
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Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson makes first in-person court appearance
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of fatally shooting conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah court Thursday for…
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U of I killer, Bryan Kohberger, reportedly threatening self-harm in bid to force prison transfer
Confessed killer and inmate Bryan Kohberger is reportedly considering desperate measures to force the Idaho Department of Corrections to move him…
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Toy Emergency: Firefighters Need Help ‘Filling the Ambulance’
The “Fill the Ambulance” toy drive is wrapping up … literally … and Idaho Falls firefighters need your help delivering Christmas magic to…
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Tenants fear money loss after drop box break-in; Sheriff’s Office investigating
The reported break-in of a rent drop box has tenants worried they might have to repay December’s rent. Rooftop Rental tenants say they may be forced…
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Public meeting for capital improvement plan to be held in Idaho Falls City Council Chambers
Impact fees were the center of debate during the recent Idaho Falls city elections, and now city officials are asking community members to weigh in…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello rallies community support for avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello is raising money for the Avenues for Hope housing…
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“We’re Heartbroken”: Zoo Idaho mourns the passing of beloved Mountain Lion, Sinbad
Tuesday, Zoo Idaho staff in Pocatello announced the passing of Sinbad, the beloved mountain lion who had been a resident at the facility for the last…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls announces 2026 State of the City Address with Mayor-elect Burtenshaw
The City of Idaho Falls invites the community to attend the 2026 State of the City Address, featuring Mayor-elect Lisa Burtenshaw.
The address,…
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Two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone HWY sends one driver to hospital with minor injuries
A two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning sent one person to a local hospital with minor injuries. The crash…
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Semi hits traffic control truck on I-15 near Pocatello, expect delays near Northgate exit
Travelers beware. Northbound traffic is delayed on I-15 near the Northgate Exit because of a crash with a traffic control vehicle.…
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Watchdog report finds Idaho immigrants detained in Wilder raid moved far from home, and from their attorneys
On a Sunday afternoon in October, a man went to the horse racetrack in Wilder, a small Idaho farming town, hoping to unwind after a long week at his…
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Yellowstone park roads open Dec. 15 for snow travel
Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Monday, Dec. 15. Annually from mid-December until mid-March, visitors can travel most of the…
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AI Goes Nuclear at INL
The artificial intelligence arms race is on – and Idaho National Laboratory researchers are helping create the largest network of supercomputers…
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Marshall Public Library Opens Annual Holiday Store
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library are excited to open their Holiday Store on the first floor of the Marshall Public Library in Pocatello.…
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Missing Judge William Woodland has been found deceased
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has issued an Endangered Missing Person Alert for an unnamed 84-year-old man last seen at the intersection of…
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ISP begins the “10 Counties of Christmas” drive in Eastern Idaho
Idaho State Police is marking its ninth year of the “10 counties of Christmas.” It’s a charity drive to provide holiday meals across ten…
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Sage Raceway owner charged with felony sexual battery of a child
Owner of Sage Raceway, Rubin Burkett, was arrested after a 17-year-old reported to police that he was sexually assaulted while driving a…
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ISU President Wagner Hosts Holiday Open House
Dr. Robert Wagner hosted his faculty and staff today at the alumni center on the ISU Pocatello campus to celebrate the successful fall semester.…
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Shoshone Ice Cave seeking donations for bridge repair
Shoshone Ice Cave is now looking for donations after their bridge collapse in September, leaving multiple visitors…
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A portion of Pocatello pathway closed for erosion improvements
The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello. POCATELLO, Idaho – Beginning today, December 9, portions of the Monte Vista to Pocatello…
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The cold reality – winter is tougher for our senior citizens
The cold season is a difficult time for a lot of people, and it can be even tougher on our senior citizens.
Winter weather brings joint pain,…
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A Utah man’s death-defying pivot to the circus arts
Bryan Flanders thought he was going to die. He ended up teaching circus arts instead.
His story begins with a small bump on his shoulder that grew…
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Secretary of Energy supports quadrupling U.S. nuclear power generation in Idaho National Lab visit
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright affirmed his support for expanding America’s nuclear energy capacity four-fold in the next 25 years — from…
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Local Church services cancelled after window shattered by bullet overnight
Sunday worship services at an LDS church in Idaho Falls were canceled after members arrived to find that one of the building’s windows had been…
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Blackfoot Man dies in Caribou County ATV rollover crash
A 58-year-old Blackfoot man died Saturday night after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Caribou County.
The Idaho State Police says the man was…
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AG Labrador warns Charity Scams spike during the Holiday season
With the holiday giving season underway, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office is urging Idahoans to remain vigilant against deceptive charity scams.…
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Aid For Friends Raises Awareness for Homeless Through Park Encampment
The Aid For Friends Shelter in Pocatello hosted their annual homeless encampment at Caldwell park overnight on Saturday, December 6th. Participants…
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Reed Gym hosts first college swim meet in 6 years
Idaho State’s Reed Gym Pool hosted it’s first collegiate competition in 6 years this Saturday, December 6th. The ISU Swim club hosted Boise State,…
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Cops and Kids Help Community Members in Need During Holiday Season
Local police held their annual Cops and Kids holiday shopping event at the Chubbuck Walmart, serving 65 families in need.…
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‘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.
But they need…
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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…
Continue Reading 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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