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This Date With 8: October 28, 1943 — The Ghost Story that Killed a Man
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Today’s story is a mix of fact, myth, speculation, and madness. In January of 1956, American UFO researcher Morris Ketchum

USDA cuts block 370,000 pounds of meat and produce from Idaho Food Banks
IDAHO (KIFI) — Idaho food banks lost out on 370,000 pounds of food shipments from May through September due to massive cuts to The Emergency

Southeast Idaho community honors local heroes on National First Responders Day
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — They run toward danger when most people are running away. Today, the southeast Idaho community pauses to celebrate National First Responders

Idaho students can still ‘Name that plow’ in ITD contest
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — There’s still time for Idaho students to help name one of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD’s) snowplows. IDT says it is excited to

“Presumption of Innocence”: Judge rules accused Charlie Kirk killer can wear civilian clothes in court
UTAH (KIFI) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged with the aggravated murder of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will not appear

Idaho Falls Shelter: Pet surrenders aren’t just a -post-holiday problem—The need for help is year-round
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)– As winter sets in, animal shelters across the country brace for an unfortunate trend: a surge in surrendered pets. According to

No SNAP benefits for November means local food banks bracing for surge in demand
The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced that due to the government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP benefits (also known as food

The passing of a public servant: Former Idaho U.S. Congressman Richard Stallings passes away at 85
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The State of Idaho is mourning the loss of a revered public servant and former U.S. Representative, Richard Stallings, who passed

Hundreds line up for annual Real Heroes Trunk or Treat
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Hundreds of people gathered for the annual Real Heroes Trunk or Treat in downtown Idaho Falls this weekend. First responders
