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3 days ago | localnews8.com | Michael Coats

Warming trend with a minor thunderstorm risk For Wednesday night, skies will stay mostly clear, and it’ll be a bit chilly with temperatures dipping to around 40°. Winds will shift from the north to the east-southeast at about 5 mph. A slight risk of thunderstorms remains in the outlook. For Thursday, expect a beautiful, sunny day with highs near 75°. A gentle breeze will come from the north-northeast at around 5 mph. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms for the afternoon and evening.

4 days ago | localnews8.com | Seth Ratliff

Family rescued after raft gets stuck on Snake River TETON COUNTY, Wyo (KIFI) — A group of seven is safe this afternoon after their family float down the Snake River took a turn towards dangerous waters. According to Teton County Search and Rescue (TCSAR), the party of seven had been traveling downriver from Moose to Wilson, Wyoming, when their raft became stuck on the rootball of a downed tree near Grand Teton National Park.

4 days ago | localnews8.com | Seth Ratliff

Idaho man charged with distribution and possession of child sexual exploitation material BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — An eastern Idaho man is in custody facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual exploitation material, Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced. Jole Clarke, 23, was arrested last Wednesday, May 28, by investigators with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force.

4 days ago | localnews8.com | Michael Coats

Near normal temperatures for Wednesday with a slight thunderstorm risk Tonight, we have a few showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the mountains. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 42°. We have some low pressure to our north, keeping our temperatures on the cooler and mild side. We have some moisture working through the region, leading to a few thunderstorms. High temperatures in the lower 70’s for Wednesday and Thursday.

5 days ago | localnews8.com | Seth Ratliff

Mayor Blad nominates Dakota Bates to fill vacant Pocatello City Council seat POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The race to fill the vacant Pocatello City Council seat may be heading into the final stretch. After considering seventeen applications for the position, on Tuesday, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad announced his pick to fill vacant Seat #4, Dakota Bates. Bates will be considered for the role in the upcoming regular City Council meeting on June 5, 2025.