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Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office closes nearly 7-year-old missing person case">

Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office closes nearly 7-year-old missing person case">Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office closes nearly 7-year-old missing person case

LEMHI COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office has officially closed a nearly seven-year-old missing persons investigation after…

Idaho Democrats blast GOP for blocking Minority Report criticizing bill on trans students">

Idaho Democrats blast GOP for blocking Minority Report criticizing bill on trans students">Idaho Democrats blast GOP for blocking Minority Report criticizing bill on trans students

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho House Democrats are decrying what they call an ‘egregious abuse of supermajority power’ after the…

Idaho Sheriffs’ and Chiefs of Police Associations stand against controversial immigration bill">

Idaho Sheriffs’ and Chiefs of Police Associations stand against controversial immigration bill">Idaho Sheriffs’ and Chiefs of Police Associations stand against controversial immigration bill

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho law enforcement associations continue to oppose an immigration enforcement bill that passed the Idaho…

Local 12-Year-Old Battling Brain Cancer Finalist in National Art Contest">

Local 12-Year-Old Battling Brain Cancer Finalist in National Art Contest">Local 12-Year-Old Battling Brain Cancer Finalist in National Art Contest

Roberts, Idaho (KIFI) — In a bedroom filled with sketches of apex predators and prehistoric giants, 12-year-old Caellum Hebdon is…

Wyoming Governor signs “Human Heartbeat Act” into law">

Wyoming Governor signs “Human Heartbeat Act” into law">Wyoming Governor signs “Human Heartbeat Act” into law

CHEYENNE, WY (KIFI) — Governor Mark Gordon has signed Wyoming’s “Human Heartbeat Act,” the state’s strict new abortion ban. The…

Unique training for emergency responders takes place in vacant houses along Highway 20 in Ashton">

Unique training for emergency responders takes place in vacant houses along Highway 20 in Ashton">Unique training for emergency responders takes place in vacant houses along Highway 20 in Ashton

Ashton, ID (KIFI) – Upper Valley emergency responders in Eastern Idaho are getting a new training opportunity thanks to a…

Newly proposed Kratom bill introduced in the Idaho State Affairs Committee">

Newly proposed Kratom bill introduced in the Idaho State Affairs Committee">Newly proposed Kratom bill introduced in the Idaho State Affairs Committee

Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho lawmakers are considering legislation to make Kratom illegal—a major development for advocates pushing for stricter regulation…

DOE approves key safety milestone for INL’s MARVEL microreactor">

DOE approves key safety milestone for INL’s MARVEL microreactor">DOE approves key safety milestone for INL’s MARVEL microreactor

The following is a news release from the Idaho National Laboratory: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The U.S. Department of Energy’s…

City of Idaho Falls to begin E Street reconstruction on March 9">

City of Idaho Falls to begin E Street reconstruction on March 9">City of Idaho Falls to begin E Street reconstruction on March 9

The following is a news release from the City of Idaho Falls: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Beginning Monday, March 9,…

$8K in Damage – Sheriff’s Deputies investigating vandalism at Blacktail Park">

$8K in Damage – Sheriff’s Deputies investigating vandalism at Blacktail Park">$8K in Damage – Sheriff’s Deputies investigating vandalism at Blacktail Park

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Suspected acts of vandalism have forced the closure of Blacktail Park, potentially delaying its seasonal…