Month: October 2025

Seth Ratliff

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) officials successfully captured and relocated a young bull moose early Friday morning after the animal was spotted wandering through neighborhoods in Rexburg.

The moose was released into the Gem State backcountry, where an IDFGA video on the agency’s Facebook page shows the healthy moose trotting away into its new, wilder home.

“Although Rexburg is a really nice place to live, we decided to take him on a road trip to show him some lower traffic areas to call home,” IDFG posted, injecting a bit of humor into the successful relocation.

Moose sightings are not uncommon in the area, and IDFG reminds residents to never approach wildlife and to report wandering animals immediately. “Though moose can look a little awkward and clumsy, they are quick animals known to charge when people and pets get too close, so always keep your distance,” IDFG stated in a July news release.

To report a moose sighting in a residential area, click HERE.

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Originally Published: 03 OCT 25 18:30 ET

By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, and Elizabeth Wagmeister

New York (CNN) – Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years, in prison for his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Federal District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the decision on Friday, Oct. 3, saying “a substantial sentence must be given to send a message to abusers and victims alike that abuse against women is met with real accountability.”

The judge noted that this is “hard time” away from Combs’ family, but also noting Combs will have a life after prison.

The judge said outpatient treatment and mental health programs were warranted. Subramanian also ordered Combs to serve five years of supervised release.

Combs’ lawyers had argued he should be released almost immediately, asking the judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months including time served. Prosecutors said he should’ve faced more than 11 years in prison.

Combs was found guilty of two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution in July but was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have led to a life sentence.

Subramanian said Cassie Ventura and “Jane” have “been through abuse and trauma that most of us cannot imagine.”

Subramanian thanked the victims for coming forward and said “I want to say first we heard you.”

“To Ms. Ventura, Jane, and the other victims here who came forward, I can only say — your families are proud of you and your children, when they’re old enough will be proud of you, and I am proud of you for telling the world what really happened,” Subramanian said.

“You were speaking to the millions of women out there who have been victims but feel invisible and powerless and had to suffer in silence,” he said. “You told those women and the world that violence behind closed doors doesn’t have to stay hidden forever. The number of people who you reached is incalculable.”

Arick Fudali, a lawyer who represents others who have filed lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, said he hope’s today’s sentencing encourages other victims to come forward.

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By Abeer Salman, Oren Liebermann, Kevin Liptak, CNN

(CNN) — Hamas announced that it had agreed to “immediately” enter negotiations for the release of all hostages according to President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan — a potential breakthrough after months of failed efforts to end the war.

Hamas stopped short of accepting the Trump proposal unconditionally. The militant group said it is ready to immediately enter negotiations through mediators to discuss the details of the exchange and said it is ready to hand over the governance of Gaza to “a Palestinian authority of independents (technocrats) based on Palestinian national consensus and with reliance on Arab and Islamic support.”

The response to the Trump proposal, which was sent to the US through mediators, was obtained by CNN.

Trump — who earlier Friday had issued an ultimatum for Hamas to respond by Sunday evening — responded positively to the announcement, writing on Truth Social that he believes Hamas is “ready for a lasting PEACE.” And he called on Israel to halt its bombardment of Gaza in order to extract hostages.

“Israel must immediately stop the bombing of Gaza, so that we can get the Hostages out safely and quickly! Right now, it’s far too dangerous to do that. We are already in discussions on details to be worked out,” Trump added.

In a subsequent video posted to Truth Social, the president called it a “big day,” while cautioning: “We’ll see how it all turns out. We have to get the final word down in concrete.”

The release of the remaining 48 hostages within 72 hours and the agreement to relinquish power in Gaza were two of the key demands of the Trump proposal but were viewed as potential red lines that would lead to Hamas’ rejection of the plan.

The stated agreement of Hamas to these two conditions provides a pathway forward for a ceasefire proposal that has international backing, especially amid growing calls for an end to the war. But a finalized ceasefire deal is far from certain, even with Qatar, Egypt and Turkey pressuring Hamas to accept the proposal.

The Hamas response makes no mention of disarmament or the decommissioning of weaponry, another critical part of the Trump proposal that Hamas has repeatedly rejected. Nor does the Hamas response address the creation of an international oversight committee led by Trump — which he’s dubbed the “Board of Peace” — to supervise the governance of Gaza.

Instead, Hamas broadly said the remaining issues mentioned in the American proposal “related to the future of the Gaza Strip and the inherent rights of the Palestinian people” will be discussed in the future. Hamas also insisted that it “will be included and will contribute with full responsibility” to a “comprehensive national Palestinian framework.” That statement defies the Trump proposal’s demand that Hamas and other militant factions in Gaza play no role in governing the battered territory “directly or indirectly.”

Trump had been waiting since Monday to hear a response to the 20-point plan he unveiled at the White House alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who said at their joint appearance that he agreed to the framework.

Earlier Friday, Trump had said if the terror group hasn’t agreed to the proposal by 6 p.m. ET on Sunday, “all HELL, like no one has ever seen before, will break out.”

It’s unlikely mediators can reach an agreement between Israel and Hamas on such a tight timeline, but they can potentially begin the negotiations needed to bridge the key gaps in the proposal.

Egypt, one of the mediators in negotiations surrounding Israel’s war in Gaza, called Hamas’ response a “positive development.”

“Egypt hopes that this positive development will elevate all parties to the level of responsibility by committing to implementing President Trump’s plan on the ground and ending the war,” a foreign ministry statement read.

Fellow mediator Qatar also welcomed the Hamas announcement, adding in its statement that it has started working with Egypt and the US “to complete discussions regarding the plan to ensure the end of the war.”

After Hamas’ response, Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid said there is an “unprecedented opportunity” to free the remaining hostages and end the war.

In a statement on X, he called on the Israeli government to announce that it will join talks to finalize the 20-point proposal and said he had informed the Trump administration that Netanyahu has the political backing to reach a deal.

Lapid has repeatedly stated his willingness to provide Netanyahu with a political safety net in order to support a hostage deal, but he has avoided detailing specifics of what such an agreement with Netanyahu would actually look like.

Trump’s 20-point proposal

Under Trump’s proposal, all of Hamas’ infrastructure above and below ground would be destroyed, with the supervision of independent monitors, “and not rebuilt.”

The plan calls for Israel to release 250 Palestinian prisoners with life sentences, as well as 1,700 Palestinians detained since the start of the war, in exchange for Hamas freeing 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be alive. Hamas members can be granted amnesty after that if they “commit to peaceful co-existence and to decommission their weapons.”

Israel would gradually withdraw from Gaza as a temporary International Stabilization Force (ISF), led by Arab partners, takes over security in the battered territory, according to the plan. Meanwhile, a Palestinian committee, overseen by an international body dubbed the “Board of Peace,” would run Gaza until a reformed Palestinian Authority is ready to take over. The proposal recognizes the aspiration for a Palestinian state and tries to present a “credible pathway to Palestinian self-determination and statehood.”

Trump said a day after the announcement he would give Hamas three or four days to respond. Hamas has been in discussions with regional mediators from Qatar and Egypt to discuss the plan. Trump spoke midweek with Qatar’s emir for an update on the conversations.

Communication problems with Hamas’ military leaders in Gaza could have been complicating receiving an official response, according to US officials who were advised of the difficulties by regional partners earlier this week.

The sporadic contacts, paired with divisions among Hamas leadership over elements of the plan, may have been prolonging the group’s response, the officials said before Hamas responded.

In previous attempts at securing a ceasefire, communications were halting between Hamas’ political wing, based in Qatar, and its military leaders in Gaza.

This story and headline have been updated with additional reporting.

CNN’s Ibrahim Dahman, Tal Shalev, Jennifer Hansler, Mostafa Salem and Nadeen Ebrahim contributed to this report.

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Ariel Jensen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is grappling with a seasonal spike in food insecurity, compounded by the ongoing government shutdown, while simultaneously facing historic lows in donations.

The Food Basket has seen donations drop by a staggering 400,000 pounds over the past year. This means directors are now forced to feed significantly more families with significantly fewer resources.

While a spike in food insecurity is common as fall approaches, Executive Director Ariel Jackson confirms the changes in government programs, such as food stamps or SNAP benefits, have contributed to the influx. Jensen says that in the event of a long-term government shutdown, the Food Basket is planning for special food distribution for local government workers.

“We still have government workers who have to go to work, and they’re not able to pay their bills right now,” said  Ariel Jackson, Executive Director of the Community Food Basket. And they’ve probably never really been in a position where they needed that extra help. So we’re trying to put something together to address that need, even if it’s temporary. Hopefully it’s temporary, but we don’t want anyone to not know where to go to get some help.”

The Community Food Basket is currently in the middle of its critical, month-long food drive designed to restock the pantry ahead of the harsh winter season. The Food Basket is encouraging all community members to contribute non-perishable food items or make a monetary donation to ensure no neighbor goes hungry this winter. For more information, click HERE.

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Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are hosting their annual ‘Subaru Loves Pets’ adoption event at the Pocatello Animal Shelter on Saturday, October 4.

The theme of this year’s adoption event is ‘Pick Your Pupkin’. People looking for a pet will be able to name their own adoption price and Subaru will make up the difference.

“This is a good way to help make sure that there are hardly any barriers to coming and picking a pet, especially financial barriers,” said Sarah Moore, administrative assistant for Pocatello Animal Services. “It helps us get some of our more overlooked animals–like cats who have been here for months, dogs who have been overlooked for months–helps them get seen and hopefully get the home that they’ve been waiting for.”

Adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits come spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on their vaccinations.

Pocatello Animal Services wants to remind people that, although the cost of adoption will be lowered for the event, prospective pet parents should consider the long-term responsibility of taking on a new, furry member of the family before adopting.

“Whether you’re adopting a kitten, an adult dog, a senior dog, just know that you’re still going to have some financial responsibility and making sure that you can pay for food, vet care, all the supplies they’ll need,” said Moore. “Pets are still a huge commitment; just because there’s a promotion going on, we want to make sure that they’re still going to good homes that will love them for the rest of their lives.”

The Pick Your Pupkin adoption event will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pocatello Animal Shelter at 3100 Avenue of the Chiefs. For more information, you can visit the Pocatello Animal Services website.

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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game is tackling necessary repairs to the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello, prompting a temporary closure to the public.

The closure will begin Tuesday, Oct. 7. IDFG anticipates the area will reopen to the public later the same day, depending on the project’s progress. IDFG urges the public to prioritize safety, respect the hard-working repair crews, and strictly obey all posted closure signs during this time.

Fish and Game says they will release an official announcement once all necessary repairs are finished and the area is safe for public access again.

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