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Bonneville Fire District #1 jumps to elite Class 2 rating, joining Idaho’s top responders">

Bonneville Fire District #1 jumps to elite Class 2 rating, joining Idaho’s top responders">Bonneville Fire District #1 jumps to elite Class 2 rating, joining Idaho’s top responders

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Bonneville County Fire District #1 has earned a high achievement, securing an Insurance Services Office (ISO)…

This Date with 8: November 5, 1605 — Gunpowder Treason">

This Date with 8: November 5, 1605 — Gunpowder Treason">This Date with 8: November 5, 1605 — Gunpowder Treason

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On this day in 1605, an unsuccessful regicide attempt was made in London. The effort…

College of Eastern Idaho honors first POST academy graduates">

College of Eastern Idaho honors first POST academy graduates">College of Eastern Idaho honors first POST academy graduates

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The first members of the Peace Officer Standards and Training, or Post academy, at College of…

The Playmill Theatre new building construction underway in Island Park">

The Playmill Theatre new building construction underway in Island Park">The Playmill Theatre new building construction underway in Island Park

The Playmill Theater is moving to Island Park and is building an entirely new theater facility. Construction has been progressing…

Rexburg Police Station Bond fails to reach supermajority">

Rexburg Police Station Bond fails to reach supermajority">Rexburg Police Station Bond fails to reach supermajority

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The election in Madison County has it’s results. A bond that would have been used to…

Scott Stufflebeam secures Blackfoot Mayoral Victory; Shoyo takes D55 Trustee post by a whisper">

Scott Stufflebeam secures Blackfoot Mayoral Victory; Shoyo takes D55 Trustee post by a whisper">Scott Stufflebeam secures Blackfoot Mayoral Victory; Shoyo takes D55 Trustee post by a whisper

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — The official results are finalized for the Bingham County 2025 municipal elections, confirming a tight victory…

Runoff rules in Eastern Idaho: Why some cities need a second election">

Runoff rules in Eastern Idaho: Why some cities need a second election">Runoff rules in Eastern Idaho: Why some cities need a second election

IDAHO FALLS, (Idaho) — East Idaho cities are no strangers to run-off elections, and there is a reason for that.…

Pocatello Election Results: Mayor Blad ousted as candidates Greg Cates & Mark Dahlquist head to runoff election">

Pocatello Election Results: Mayor Blad ousted as candidates Greg Cates & Mark Dahlquist head to runoff election">Pocatello Election Results: Mayor Blad ousted as candidates Greg Cates & Mark Dahlquist head to runoff election

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Pocatello is headed for a high-stakes mayoral runoff on December 2, 2025, guaranteeing that the city…

Local philanthropist donates thousands to Newstalk107.9’s Basket of Blessings">

Local philanthropist donates thousands to Newstalk107.9’s Basket of Blessings">Local philanthropist donates thousands to Newstalk107.9’s Basket of Blessings

An East Idaho holiday charity drive received a major boost this week from a local philanthropist. Mark Radford donated eighty-five…

Time capsule from Japanese Church of Christ revealed to public Saturday">

Time capsule from Japanese Church of Christ revealed to public Saturday">Time capsule from Japanese Church of Christ revealed to public Saturday

Originally Published: 03 NOV 25 19:05 ET By Joe Wirthlin Click here for updates on this story     SALT LAKE CITY…