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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — While Lori Vallow-Daybell is on trial in Arizona for the attempted murder of her niece’s ex-husband, her attorney in Idaho has filed an appeal with the Idaho Supreme Court to have her conviction on all charges in Idaho, including three murder charges, overturned.

In the court filing, her attorney gives five reasons:

First, he argues, Vallow-Daybell was deprived of her 6th amendment right to counsel of her choice when the court disqualified her retained attorney.

Second, the court filing suggests she was deprived of her 6th amendment right to assistance of counsel during pretrial hearings on the state’s motion to disqualify her counsel after the court denied her attorney’s request to participate. 

Third, the documents contend she was deprived of her right to due process under the 14th Amendment when the court held pretrial hearings that affected her rights in her absence and while she was incompetent. 

Fourth, her attorney suggests that the court erred in allowing the state to introduce evidence from the Arizona case into her Idaho trial.

And fifth, the court filing argues that the court erred in denying Vallow-Daybell’s motion to dismiss based on a violation of her rights to a speedy trial.

Vallow Daybell was sentenced on July 31st, 2023, to three life sentences without the possibility of parole for the deaths of her children, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow, and the death of her husband, Chad Daybell’s first wife, Tammy.

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News Release

The following is a news release from the City of Pocatello:

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The final phase of the Center Street Underpass construction project is set to begin in January 2026. This phase will include the installation of shoring and the placement of a pedestrian bridge spanning Center Street.

Following a comprehensive construction review and the required approvals from Union Pacific Railroad, the City of Pocatello has decided to delay construction until 2026. The intent behind this decision is to minimize disruptions to Historic Downtown businesses, particularly during the important summer and winter retail seasons. The revised timeline also allows the contractor sufficient time to secure the necessary materials and allow crews to place concrete during more favorable weather conditions.

Originally constructed in 1943, the Center Street Underpass replaced an elevated viaduct to improve east-west connectivity in Pocatello. In the past year, the City has completed several key infrastructure improvements, including replacement of the waterline beneath the underpass, repairs and preservation of the abutments, and installation of a storm line and manhole to alleviate flooding issues

The City of Pocatello appreciates the continued patience and support of the community and local businesses as work progresses on this important infrastructure project.

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Noah Farley

BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A proposed 150-acre gun range complex in Bingham County is igniting significant opposition from rural homeowners in the agricultural community surrounding Blackfoot. The planned development, spearheaded by a private developer, is slated for a site near 1600 W Taber Road, just outside Blackfoot.

Area residents are concerned that the complex would bring environmental risks, loud noise, and pose a danger to their neighborhood.

“This is a full-scale business with rotating outsiders, elevated noise levels, environmental risks, and legal protections that will strip our rights as neighbors if it’s approved,” said Jason Cook, who started the petition against the project.

Cook says since the site is in an agricultural zone, building the gun range there would be a direct violation of Bingham County’s Comprehensive Plan and Idaho Law.

The Bingham County Planning & Zoning Commission will make the final decision on whether the gun range will be built at the planned location or not.

More information on the planned gun range and the public’s opinion can be found here.

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Seth Ratliff

CLEARWATER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — An 18-year-old from Lewiston, Sheldon Medford, died Saturday evening, June 7th, after being crushed by a large boulder.

According to reports, the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office, Nez Perce Tribal Police, and first responders located Medford pinned under the boulder around 9:35 PM on Northfork Drive in Ahsahka.

The 18-year-old had been camping in the area and was declared dead at the scene. His next of kin have been notified.

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News Team

HEISE, Idaho (KIFI)- A firefighter has been injured while fighting a fire just west of Wolf Flats Campground on Heise River road.

The injured fire fighter was taken to the Idaho Falls Community Hospital.

Multiple crews are on scene, such as the Central Fire Department, Rire Fire, Swan Valley Fire, Shelley Fire, Ucon Fire, and the Bureau of Land Management.

Crews will be on scene throughout the night and into tomorrow.

The size of the fire is about one acre.

It is unknown how the fire started.

Officials are asking people to avoid the area.

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Noah Farley

TETON COUNTY, Wyoming (KIFI) — June 8, 2025 is the one-year anniversary of when the Teton Pass collapsed.

The pass connects Jackson, Wyoming, and Victor, Idaho. Nobody was on the pass when it collapsed.

While some people suspected earthquakes caused the landslide, the Wyoming Department of Transportation says it was caused by water from springs and snow melt.

Authorities noticed cracks in the pass’ asphalt two days before the collapse. They closed it off to assess the situation and opened it back up that same evening. The next day, a mudslide at milepost 15 blocked the road. the pass collapsed on Saturday, June 8th.

Losing the pass didn’t just affect tourists. Several people used the pass to get to work, so they had to take much longer alternate routes.

Despite the extra long drive, many commuters still enjoyed spending more time traveling through the beautiful landscape.

Twenty days after the the collapse, Highway 22 reopened to traffic and crews started working on a long-term solution.

WYDOT says the hope is for the new Teton Pass to be fully open to the public by the end of July. More information on the project’s progress can be found here.

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Noah Farley

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — We’re in the 100 Deadliest Days, which means more motor crashes on the roads. That’s why Idaho State Police hosted its annual Shiny Side Up Motorcycle Safety Rally today.

People got to visit Hillcrest High School to practice their motorcycle driving skills and learn how to handle different kinds of road conditions and respond to emergencies.

Idaho State Police say while cars get into crashes more often than motorcycles, not as many people are trained before driving a motorcycle.

“When you look at the motorcycle crashes, the large proportion of those riders do not have an actual training course underneath their belt,” said Idaho State Police Motor Officer, Travis Gurney.

Gurney says only 10% of Idaho motorcycle riders have passed a safety training course and 50% do not have an endorsement. He says getting the proper motorcycle training can save lives for both the riders and those around them on the roads.

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Noah Farley

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — Hundreds of people gathered at Smith Park in Rexburg for the annual Teton Dam Marathon on Saturday morning.

The marathon and races commemorate the Teton Dam Disaster, which happened in June, 1976.

The event’s organizers say everyone has trials to face, and the races are a good way for them to give themselves a challenge and overcome it.

Once the race started, runners dashed across the start line, excited to support the cause and enjoy the sunny morning. 

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Kailey Galaviz

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer begin – a time when emergency calls and accidents occur – emergency response teams everywhere gear up for a busy season. While many rush to the rescue on the ground, there’s one team that takes flight: Air Idaho.

The crew on board Air Idaho’s medical helicopter has to be ready at a moment’s notice to respond to even the most extreme and hard-to-reach calls.

With a crew of just four, each member is vital to the operation. The pilot ensures a safe journey through unpredictable skies. The flight paramedic and nurse offer critical care to patients in a space no bigger than a closet. The mechanic works behind the scenes to make sure everything is running smoothly.

Inside the helicopter, the environment is loud, fast and intense. Registered Flight Nurse Kristi Allred says, “In the helicopter, it’s a little bit unique from the hospital setting for different reasons. It’s very loud. We’re trying to operate with helmets, talk through microphones. It’s a lot smaller working area to try and care for someone that is injured or ill. So it does bring a lot of unique challenges.”

The crew often has to make quick decisions with limited information. “We usually have just a small, just a little bit of information of what we’re flying into,” Allred says, “So being able to make a plan and with just a few moments, it can be challenging.”

But even in a profession where every moment counts, “We take the job very seriously. We move with urgency. But we are not going to rush,” Critical Care Flight Paramedic Dallen Farmer says.

So as the busy season approaches, with many heading outdoors to ride ATVs, jet skis, and more, it really is the simplest acts of safety that make a difference between life and death. “I always tell people I would much rather meet them in a grocery store than than in the helicopter,” Famer says, “Just put your frickin seatbelt on. Wear a helmet. Don’t maybe go as fast as you think you need to… Make wise choices.”

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Travis Richards

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI)- One man is dead following a domestic disturbance this morning at South Lee Avenue and 7th Street, according to the Idaho Falls Police Department.

Officers responded to the scene earlier in the day after receiving a report of a domestic incident. Upon arrival, they located the individuals involved. One adult male was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Police say others involved in the incident have been cooperative, and no arrests have been made at this time.

Investigators believe this was an isolated incident and say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Detectives continue to investigate. Additional updates are expected to be released at a later time.

Local News 8 will continue to provide updates as we receive them.

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