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Curtis Jackson

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI)— A two-car crash near Shelley on Sunday afternoon claimed the lives of a Rexburg woman and a 2-year-old girl after their vehicle overturned into a canal and became fully submerged.

According to the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, the accident happened around 1:41 p.m. on October 5 near the intersection of 1100 E. and 1300 N.

When a Shelley Police officer arrived, several citizens were already in the canal, trying to reach the submerged 2011 Hyundai Sonata. Working alongside first responders, the group managed to turn the vehicle onto its side and pull out four occupants.

The Sheriff’s office said the woman and a toddler were unconscious and not breathing when they were pulled out. CPR was immediately started, and both were rushed to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, where they later died from their injuries. The other two passengers, a 43-year-old man and an 11-year-old boy, were also taken to EIRMC with non-life-threatening injuries.

According to Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanches, the Rexburg woman was Jaime Stebelton, 35. She couldn’t release the name of the toddler because of their age.

The other vehicle involved, a 2022 Hyundai Palisade, carried a 27-year-old man and two young boys, ages 6 and 4. The driver was hospitalized with minor injuries; the children appeared unharmed.

Investigators shut down the intersection for about three hours to conduct a crash reconstruction. The Sheriff’s office said the Sonata was traveling south on 1100 E. and failed to yield at a two-way stop, pulling into the path of the eastbound Palisade. The impact sent the Sonata into the canal and the Palisade into a power pole.

Seat belt use was inconsistent. The 2-year-old in the Sonata was properly restrained in a car seat, but the other three occupants were not wearing seat belts. In the Palisade, the children were buckled in, but the driver was not.

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office expressed deep gratitude to the citizens who jumped into action and to all responding agencies. “Our hearts go out to the families affected and all that were involved,” the department said. “Please, buckle up every time you ride in a vehicle—it can save lives.”

The investigation is ongoing, and no names have been released.

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Curtis Jackson

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – An Idaho Falls man was killed Monday morning in an accident involving a cow and two vehicles.

Idaho State Police said the accident happened at approximately 6:55 a.m. on US 26 at mile marker 265.

ISP said the Idaho Falls man was driving east in a 2010 Volkswagen CC when it struck a cow that was on the roadway. Due to thick fog and darkness in the area, a Ram Pickup, driven by a 19-year-old Idaho Falls man, hit the Volkswagen from behind.

The driver of the Volkswagen passed away at the scene and the driver of the pickup was not injured.

The road was blocked for nearly 4 hours as they investigated.

ISP continues to investigate the crash.

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the temperatures drop in Eastern Idaho, pests are looking for a warm place to spend the winter—and that’s often inside your home. Taking action now can save you from costly damage and health risks.

Experts say one of the main concerns this season is rodents. Mice and rats are known to chew through wires, insulation, and pipes, which can lead to fire hazards and structural damage. Beyond the damage to the home, rodents can contaminate food with their urine and droppings or even bring other pests into the home.

Cockroaches are common pests in Idaho that can be very resilient. Not only can they thrive throughout the year, but they also present a serious health issue. Cockroaches are notorious for spreading bacteria and triggering people’s allergies.

You can decrease the chances of cockroaches and other pests coming into your home by keeping your home clean. Make sure not to leave food out for too long and take out the garbage before it piles up.

Experts also advise looking around your home for any openings in your walls, doors, or windows. Mice only need a space the size of a dime to squeeze through, so try to plug up any gaps or cracks you find in your home.

If you have concerns about pests in your home, contact a professional exterminator.

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Seth Ratliff

UPDATE:

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department has now cleared both lanes of U.S. 26 after a serious crash brought traffic to a halt between Swan Valley and Ririe. The crash was first reported around 7:40 AM on Monday morning, near milepost 365.

As of yet, ITD has not released any information on the cause of the crash, potential injuries, or the vehicles involved. For updates, click HERE.

ORIGINAL:

SWAN VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department is responding to a “serious crash” on U.S. 26 that has closed both lanes of traffic near milepost 365, near Granite Hill and Antelope Flat Road.

“We’re working with law enforcement to clear the area and be able to get traffic through again, though it could be some time until that’s possible,” ITD posted on social media.

Drivers are being told to avoid the area and use alternate routes, specifically U.S. 20, State Highway 33, and State Highway 31.

As of yet, ITD has not released any information on the cause of the crash, potential injuries, or the vehicles involved. For updates, click HERE.

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Noah Farley

MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Yellowstone Bear World is wrapping up its season with its annual Hibernation Hoedown. To thank its visitors, the park offers everything for half price during the event, including admission, food, and gift shop items.

“It’s just a great time to get everybody out and having a good time at the end of the season,” said Yellowstone Bear World President, Courtney Ferguson.

Visitors from around the world enjoyed the rides, feeding the petting zoo animals, and of course, seeing the bears.

The park has delivered new things for its visitors to enjoy this year, like opening phase two of Jurassic Creek, adding a new carousel, and building their new dancing water fountains.

“Just a nice expansion for everybody to spread out a little bit and enjoy a little bit more,” Ferguson said.

The Hibernation Hoedown is also how Bear World wraps up its season and prepares for the bears to hibernate. The bears have been bringing joy to visitors for another year, and it’s almost time for them to take a long winter’s nap.

“Their appetites have been increasing over the last two or three weeks,” Ferguson said. “And so we’re feeding more than we do during the regular season. And so they’re getting themselves ready for hibernation.”

Yellowstone Bear World will close on Sunday, October 19. The bears should be back in March or April.

“Generally, it’s [the] middle of March when we start seeing noses poking out of dens,” said Ferguson.

The park thanks everyone who came to visit this year, and its employees look forward to opening the doors again in the spring.

Yellowstone bear world will have its last hibernation hoedown weekend of the year October 11-12.

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Chris Nestman

EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI) — “From the Conference Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, this is the one hundred ninety-fifth semi-annual General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.”

It’s a familiar sentence to many members of the Church of Jesus Christ in eastern Idaho. The voice of the man who does it, may be familiar to some eastern Idahoans too.

As of the last three conferences, Dale Spaulding of Idaho Falls is the official conference announcer.

“So I was born in Rexburg, raised in Idaho Falls. We spent about, I don’t know, two or three years in Logan, Utah, then we moved back,” said Spaulding. “Essentially, I grew up [here]. I was baptized in a ward on the west side of Idaho Falls.”

Spaulding said he’s always wanted to be the new “Lloyd Newel” when Newel decided to retire. When the opportunity finally came, Spaulding said it happened pretty fast.

“There was a casting call sent through the talent branch of the church, and they were looking for a replacement voice for Conference,” said Spaulding. “My family and I were traveling on the road that day, so I didn’t even see the announcement until two days later. And we got home an hour before the deadline was to close that audition down.”

Spaulding says the process was as simple as him recording an intro to the conference and sending it in.

“They literally texted me and said, ‘Congrats. You got the part.”

The October 2025 General Conference is the third conference that Spaulding voiced over. He said it was a lot more difficult than previous conferences due to the passing of Church President Russell M. Nelson.

“With the passing of President Nelson, with the dissolving of the First Presidency, I had the recordings done two weeks ago,” said Spaulding. “It meant that I had to go back and do it over again.”

Spaulding says his part is just a small piece of the vast team of people that makes General Conference work, but he says he hopes it makes a difference for someone watching or listening in.

“I hope that those who tune into Conference can feel the love of the Savior. Whether it’s by me, or the voice of the prophets.”

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Snake River Animal Shelter is celebrating its 10th anniversary. For the occasion, it is holding an event featuring vendors, raffles, and fun for families and their fluffy friends.

In the last decade, the shelter has saved about 10,000 animals, all thanks to support from the community.

“The feeling is indescribable,” said the shelter’s Executive Director, Michelle Ziel-Dingman. “To think about all that we’ve accomplished with the support of so many donors, adopters, medical professionals, so many groups of people who have made this possible,”

Ziel-Dingman says it’s amazing to look back and see how the shelter has changed. Now, it has a full-time veterinarian, a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, free pet microchipping, and more.

The Snake River Animal Shelter thanks everyone who helped so many pets find happy homes.

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Classic cars revved into Idaho Falls Saturday, October 4, for the Nice Spot’s 4th annual car show.

Nice Spot celebrates its anniversary with a car show every year for the community to come together and have fun.

Several people showed off their classic cars they put years of effort into. Since the colder months are rolling in, this is the last time a lot of the cars will be featured at local shows. That’s why visitors enjoyed the beautiful cars while they still could.

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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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CNN Newsource

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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