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WATCH: Idaho Falls officials to announce new location of 2027 Independence Day Celebration

IDAHO FALLS — Idaho Falls, Bonneville County and local business representatives are holding a news conference to announce the location of next year’s Idaho Falls 2027 Independence Day Celebration. The news conference is being livestreamed at 2:30 p.m. Thursday from the steps of Idaho Falls City Hall. The Idaho Falls 2027 Independence Day Celebration is expected to replace the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, which has been a community tradition since 1992. In June, Melaleuca Executive Chairman Frank VanderSloot announced that 2026 would be the last Melaleuca Freedom Celebration, as space was bec...

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

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Idaho Falls announces new location for 2027 fireworks display

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

Wyoming News

Crushed in governor’s race, Bextel may be in hot water in Jackson over ‘15 illegal chickens’

JACKSON — Rebecca Bextel apparently has 15 “illegal chickens.” That’s what the East Jacksonite and unsuccessful gubernatorial candidate told conservative commentator Tucker Carlson during a chummy conclusion to her appearance on Carlson’s show Oct. 24. Bextel also questioned the moon landing and made other false or misleading statements in the wide-ranging, pre-election interview. “The governor’s mansion is going to turn into a hen house,” Bextel told Carlson. Bextel, running for the Equality State’s top elected office on the Constitution Party ticket, was defeated in the general election. The Associated Press called the race at 7 p.m., the minute polls closed. Bextel had earned a little less than 17% of the statewide vote. Chicken-rearing is, indeed, illegal within town limits, although the Jackson Town Council tangled over allowing the practice in 2024. Jackson Mayor Arne Jorgensen said he found Bextel’s comments troubling. “Rebecca ... backs up against the U.S. Forest Service. She lives in the area that is the highest risk for a wildlife engagement,” Jorgensen said. “For her to be so flippant about that is highly concerning.” Whether the town will enforce its regulations against Bextel’s birds remains to be seen. The Jackson Police Department is tasked with enforcing the

Jackson, WY · 2d

KIFI Local News 8

Warm and breezy Friday ahead of First Alert weekend

Idaho Falls, ID · 9h

East Idaho News

Looking Back: Two girls get arrested then quickly marry Twin Falls boys; and charred remains of man found inside home

IDAHO FALLS — EastIdahoNews.com is looking back at what life was like during the week of Nov. 9 to Nov. 15 in east Idaho history. 1900-1925BURLEY — Two Burley girls were arrested, then quickly got married to two Twin Falls boys, the Burley Herald reported on Nov. 12, 1925. The girls, Goldie Cooper and Nina Marston, it’s not clear their ages, left a dance in Burley and drove to Pocatello. They made the drive with Claude Jones and Lawrence Hanson, both boys from Twin Falls. When they got to Pocatello, they checked into a hotel. The article doesn’t explain exactly what happened, but Pocatello off...

Twin Falls, ID · 4d

East Idaho News

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A Feel Good Friday surprise for a man who drove an hour out of his way and ended up saving a woman

EastIdahoNews.com is partnering with Smith Honda in Idaho Falls to honor people in our community for Feel Good Friday. Every week, we surprise someone deserving of special recognition. We recently received an email about a propane company employee who likely saved a woman’s life. It said: On August 4, my mom was in an ATV accident at her home in Pingree. She was pinned under her four-wheeler, praying for someone to find her. Around hour three, Brent showed up in his Double H propane truck. He was able to call 911 and get my mom the life-saving resources she needed. Brent drove over an hour awa...

Idaho Falls, ID · 5h

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This Idaho Teen Stole Hearts on TikTok, NBC's 'The Voice'

Have you seen this 18-year-old sing yet?

Idaho · 2d

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We Ranked The 6 Idaho Sunday Buffets Worth Skipping Breakfast For

Creme brulee French toast sits on a Sunday buffet with a lake view in northern Idaho. I read that line twice. Then I started planning my weekend around it. The surprises kept coming. One spot serves its weekend spread with an omelet cook making crepes to order. Another lets you...

Idaho Falls, ID · 3d

Parent Diaries

Amber's Baby Boy Was Born in April, and by July an MRI Had Found Brain Tumors. Now the Idaho Family Travels to Utah for His Chemo.

An Ammon, Idaho, baby born in April had an MRI in July that found brain tumors. His family now travels to Utah for chemotherapy. The post Amber’s Baby Boy Was Born in April, and by July an MRI Had Found Brain Tumors. Now the Idaho Family Travels to Utah for His Chemo. appeared first on parentdiaries.com .

Ammon, ID · 2h

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60th Annual Festival of Trees to return to Idaho Falls

From Nov. 16 to 20, nonprofit organization Development Workshop Inc. will host the 60th annual Festival of Trees at the Elk’s Lodge in Idaho Falls. The event will include a display of decorated Christmas trees, entertainment from local performers, food and other vendors. The times of the event are yet to be announced.

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

East Idaho News

A Secret Santa steps in for a family whose 3-year-old received a terrifying medical diagnosis

IDAHO FALLS — A local Secret Santa is spreading holiday cheer across eastern Idaho, giving away $1 million to people who deserve a little extra magic this Christmas. A few months ago, Mindy and Steven’s 3-year-old boy suddenly wasn’t acting like himself, and they took him to the ER in Idaho Falls. After a few tests, he was taken by ambulance to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, where more tests were done. He was diagnosed with High-risk neuroblastoma and blood transfusions and chemotherapy began. Tumors were found growing throughout his body, including in the bones of his skull an...

Idaho Falls, ID · 3d

East Idaho News

Two farmer’s daughters run a local gift shop and want you to come feel at home

IDAHO FALLS— A local gift shop filled with unique items run by two farmer’s daughters is a place where “you can come in, relax and feel at home.” Farmer’s Daughters of Idaho, at 2759 North Holmes, next to Vickers Western Stores and across from The Gun Shop, is owned by Penny Frasure. Her sister, Kris, helps with the shop. It opened in 2023, and it’s painted barn red. An old-time wagon sits outside, lit up for Christmas. “Some of the things we’re known for are these snow globes. They are beautiful. They’re mesmerizing,” Frasure said. “And those funny socks. Kris said, ‘You’ve got to have them. ...

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

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Idaho Falls Toddler's Cancer Diagnosis Draws Secret Santa's $1 Million Giveaway

Primary Children’s Hospital — Hospital for Further Cancer Testing. The anonymous eastern Idaho Secret Santa is giving away $1 million this holiday season to people in need. One family receiving a surprise is Mindy and Steven’s, whose 3-year-old son has been diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. The boy...

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

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How Did Ten Inches Of Rain Turn One Idaho Dam Into The 1976 Teton Flood

Eighty billion gallons of water escaped a brand-new dam in less than six hours. It happened on a Saturday morning in June 1976, with the reservoir still filling for the very first time. That dam sat above a river canyon in eastern Idaho, built to tame floods, not start one.

Idaho · 18h

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Major League Fishing and Zoeller Pumps announce $5,000 Grant to support reservoir fish habitat conservation

BENTON, Ky. – Major League Fishing, in partnership with Zoeller Pumps, announced a $5,000 contribution through the Zoeller Pumps “We Work for Water” initiative to support a new conservation grant administered through the Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership (RFHP). The funding, announced during the 16th Annual Reservoir Fish Habitat Partnership Meeting, Sept. 21-24 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, will provide financial assistance to conservation organizations working to improve water quality, aquatic habitat and fish populations in reservoirs across the United States.

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

KIFI Local News 8

Broulim’s Fresh Food helps the crusade in fighting cancer

Broulims Fresh Food raised over $75,000 to help in the fight against cancer.

Idaho Falls, ID · 1d

East Idaho News

A Secret Santa surprise for a hardworking woman recovering from knee surgery

IDAHO FALLS — A local Secret Santa is spreading holiday cheer across eastern Idaho, giving away $1 million to people who deserve a little extra magic this Christmas. Cindy is an incredibly hardworking, resilient woman who is currently facing an overwhelming crisis and desperately needs a helping hand. Cindy is an older single woman who has always done whatever it takes to support herself. She routinely works two or more physically demanding jobs cleaning houses and businesses. Recently, she underwent a major knee replacement surgery. Because her livelihood depends entirely on manual labor, she...

Idaho Falls, ID · 2d

KIFI Local News 8

Endurocross championship returns to Idaho Falls this weekend

One of the wildest sports on two wheels is returning to the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls this weekend, as the final two rounds of the EnduroCross Championship play out in the city for the first time.

Idaho Falls, ID · 20h

KIFI Local News 8

A Celtic Christmas dances its way to Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Traditional Irish River dancers are coming to Idaho Falls in "A Celtic Christmas" – a show combining dazzling dance steps with spritely Irish tunes, heartfelt ballads, and Celtic twists on classic carols. "Celtic Christmas is an Irish dance and music sensation. It runs through a love story between a girl

Idaho Falls, ID · 2d

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