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localnews8. com > sports > 05/01/2026 > highland-sweeps-thunder-ridge-to-win-6a-district-4-5-6-championship

Highland Sweeps Thunder Ridge to Win 6 A District 4-5-6 Championship

7+ hour, 23+ min ago  (265+ words) Local News 8 POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Highland Rams took both games of a double-header Friday against the Thunder Ridge Titans. The Rams won the first game 4-2 and the second game 8-5. With the sweep, Highland earns the 6 A District 4-5-6 championship. The…...

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localnews8. com > sports > 05/01/2026 > friday-girls-high-school-softball-scores-may-1

Friday girls high school softball scores - May 1

7+ hour, 30+ min ago  (144+ words) Friday girls high school softball scores " May 1 Local News 8 Jump to comments " KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Manage your cookie preferences below: Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for…...

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localnews8. com > news > idaho > 05/01/2026 > wildfire-burns-near-palisades-reservoir

Wildfire burns near Palisades Reservoir

9+ hour, 5+ min ago  (108+ words) SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI)-Firefighters were called to a wildfire burning near Palisades Reservoir on Friday afternoon." Fire crews were called around 5 o'clock to"the 4700 block of Swan Valley Highway, about 10 miles west of Alpine." Swan Valley firefighters say the…...

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localnews8. com > social-feeds > 05/01/2026 > proposed-mega-data-center-draws-concerns-over-heat-island-effect

Proposed mega data center draws concerns over 'heat island effect"

19+ hour, 38+ min ago  (347+ words) By Mike Anderson, KSL "LOGAN, Utah (KSL) -- Increases in temperatures around so-called urban heat domes, or heat islands, could apply to a massive data center that is proposed for the northwestern side of Box Elder County. Project Stratos, headed by…...

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localnews8. com > news > 05/01/2026 > may-day-protest-in-idaho-falls

May Day Protest In Idaho Falls

12+ hour, 3+ min ago  (215+ words) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) " A nationwide protest called "May Day Strong" brought together a small group in Idaho Falls. Organized through social media, the post described the protest as a "day of action" focused on workers" rights and economic issues....

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localnews8. com > news > agriculture > 05/01/2026 > agreement-could-help-eastern-idaho-farmers-avoid-water-shutoffs

Agreement could help eastern Idaho farmers avoid water shutoffs

14+ hour, 44+ min ago  (349+ words) BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) " Groundwater users in Little Lost River Basin, Big Lost River Basin, and Upper Big Lost River Basin could avoid water shutoffs this irrigation season after reaching a new agreement to join the state's 2024 mitigation plan. The…...

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localnews8. com > news > local-news > 05/01/2026 > public-events-announced-to-honor-former-idaho-gov-dirk-kempthorne

Public events announced to honor former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne

13+ hour, 44+ min ago  (241+ words) Boise, Idaho (KIFI) " Public events set to honor the life and legacy of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, who died April 24 at the age of 74. The Governor's Office announced services will take place May 15 and 16 in Boise, giving the public…...

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localnews8. com > politics > cnn-us-politics > 05/01/2026 > alabama-becomes-second-state-to-move-to-redraw-maps-after-supreme-court-ruling

Alabama becomes second state to move to redraw maps after Supreme Court ruling

15+ hour, 25+ min ago  (394+ words) (CNN) " Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced the Republican-controlled state legislature will hold a special session next week to pave the way for redistricting " becoming the second state to take action following the Supreme Court's decision further weakening the…...

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localnews8. com > news > 05/01/2026 > blackfoot-youth-choir-to-headline-we-are-america-concert-set-for-may-2

Blackfoot youth choir to headline "We Are America" Concert set for May 2

18+ hour, 35+ min ago  (135+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) " The celebration for America's 250th birthday is hitting a high note this weekend. On Saturday, May 2, at 2 p. m. , the Blackfoot Performing Arts Center will play host to "We Are America," a free patriotic showcase presented by the Tavaci School…...

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localnews8. com > news > 05/01/2026 > fischer-disappearance-update-adult-sister-found-via-utah-records-younger-siblings-still-missing

Fischer Disappearance Update: Adult sister found via Utah records; Younger siblings still missing

19+ hour, 41+ min ago  (185+ words) RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) " The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has released an update in the ongoing search for missing teenagers Rachelle and Allen Fischer, nearly a year after their initial disappearance. Investigators announced via social media that the teens' older sister,…...