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FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Fremont County Emergency Management is reporting a crash along National Forest Road 34 (NF-34) near the Riverside Campground. The incident has completely blocked the roadway in both directions near milepost 375 of US Highway 20.

Emergency managers are currently on the scene and are urging all drivers in the area to use caution and expect delays.

Details surrounding the crash are limited. There is no indication at this time as to how many vehicles were involved or any potential injuries.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide an update as more information becomes available.

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Museum of Natural History is bringing people back in time for a chance to check out some fossils.

The museum is holding its 5th annual Fall Fossil Fest.

They are spotlighting the world premiere of a massive fossil skull belonging to Idaho’s very own ancient crocodile.

The festival kicks off Friday, October 17, with a special dinner and lecture by Dr. Josh Lively.

He’s one of the stars of the BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs show, which came out this summer. 

“So, as the state’s official Natural History Museum, we want to showcase all of the cool things that we have here in Pocatello at the Idaho Museum of Natural History, that you can’t find anywhere else in the state,” said Robert Gay, Education Manager at the Idaho Museum of Natural History. “And we’ve got a great collection of fossils from across the state here. So Fall Fossil Fest as a way to showcase all of these things to the public and bring in all the experts so that people around the state can see what we have going on here.”

Tickets are sold out for Friday’s event, but some slots are available for Saturday’s event. 

And if you miss it, they will be hosting the event again next year. 

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An ensemble of colorful costumed characters descended upon Tautphaus Park for the open night of the annual Boo at the Zoo. The Halloween event helps raise funds for the Idaho Falls Zoo and marks the end of the season for the year.

This time of year, the zoo is decked out with lights and filled with local vendors, where you can walk around with friends and family to see all the animals in a merry, not scary environment.

The fun starts on October 16th and continues through the 17th and 18th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.. For more information or to donate, click HERE.

UPDATE:

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — After a malfunctioning railroad crossing brought traffic to a halt last night, Rexburg Police have confirmed the issue has been resolved.

Police confirmed last night that the intersection is now cycling and functioning normally. Railroad technicians are checking the equipment at other railroad crossings in the area to prevent similar issues.

ORIGINAL:

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A malfunctioning railroad crossing at the intersection of 7th Street and Yellowstone Hwy has brought traffic to a standstill in Rexburg.

The Rexburg Police Department has confirmed that officers are currently on the scene, and railroad technicians are en route. Drivers are being directed to take alternate routes and completely avoid the intersection until the issue is resolved.

For updates or more information, click HERE.