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Rexburg company gives first responders ‘explosive’ fire safety training
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A new lithium-ion battery manufacturer in Rexburg invited local firefighters and first responders to visit their facility and receive education on how to

Idaho Fish and Game urges vigilance after bear attack injures hiker in Fremont County
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game is issuing an important safety warning to all outdoor enthusiasts after a lone hiker was injured

Candidates for mayor in Idaho Falls answer questions on local issues
As election season intensifies for local offices in Idaho Falls, candidates for mayor gathered at a public forum hosted by Stand Up for Idaho to

From pumpkins to tomatoes: Chubbuck gardener grows record-breaking produce
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) — Local gardener, Cliff Warren, recently set a new state record for largest tomato with a whopping 3.57-pound fruit; the tomato went

Bannock County extends Burn Ban through October 15
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Bannock County has extended its burn ban until October 15, 2025, citing persistent hazardous fire conditions. The ban is comprehensive, applying

Flu season is here, Daycares urge parents to vaccinate children
REXBURG (KIFI) — It’s that time of year again. Flu season is ramping up, and with the virus spreading rapidly—often before symptoms even show—local daycares are

Poaching problems: The challenge of solving poaching cases in the mountain west
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – While Autumn means hunting season is in full swing, the issue of poaching affects wildlife worldwide, even in Idaho and

Pocatello secures nearly $5 million federal grant to fight wildfires
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The City of Pocatello has been awarded a $4.8 million grant from the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) to spearhead a five-year

“I Don’t See Them Backing Down”: Representative Fulcher details shutdown holdups to Local News 8
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The United States government is bracing for a potential shutdown as a critical funding deadline looms at the end of