Month: August 2014

The Intermountain Energy Summit is kicking off its two-day conference in Idaho Falls. Experts and energy companies from all over the country and all…

Sunday night, the Shelley School District Service Center was broken into. “These rooms were completely remodeled. Basically brand-new carpet,…

Business is booming in Teton County Idaho and retailers are hiring, but employers are having a hard time filling positions. In Driggs there are…

An Idaho Falls man has been cited for misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and failure to yield to a pedestrian after an accident that resulted in a…

Utah Avenue will be closed between Pioneer Road and Pancheri Drive on Tuesday as crews conduct grading and paving. The shutdown begins at 7 a.m. and…

At least one fellow lawmaker is supporting Sen. Mike Crapo after the Idaho Republican was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.…

The Fremont County Search and Rescue team said two boaters who had been stranded for over three hours were rescued early Saturday morning. Crews said…

The body of a 22-year-old Georgia man who went missing a week ago while tubing in Yellowstone National Park has been recovered. The National Park…

Organizers are gearing up for a major fundraiser to help them build the first no-kill animal shelter in Idaho Falls. The seventh annual Mutt Strut is…

The Rigby Trojans surprised everyone in 2013 winning 7 games and making it to the playoffs. In 2014 the Trojans are back for more behind a loaded…

Last season’s Century Diamondbacks team experienced more heartbreak than most. In 2014 the Diamondbacks must replace 31 seniors if they want a…

Fire officials are still investigating a fire that broke out over the weekend on the 4700 block of S. 5th Ave. Just before four o’clock in the…

For many, eight o’clock on a Saturday morning probably doesn’t even exist – unless, of course, you’re one out of almost 600…

The state of Wyoming is providing $1 million to the town of Jackson to help cover some of the damage done by a sliding hillside. The town had applied…

The Portneuf Greenway Foundation held its annual Riverfest fundraiser Saturday, and while things may look the same, the organization said it has made…

Joshua Robinson, director of the Back 2 School Giveaway, said every year gets bigger and bigger, and this year was no exception. With volunteers…

The city of Ammon in conjunction with District 93, law enforcement and a Virginia-based tech company are testing out a system they say will alert…

Former Bingham Memorial Hospital IT Director Jack York changed his plea in a wiretapping case. He entered an Alford plea one count of interception of…

Idaho Falls High School football players were among almost 200 runners in Friday’s Cady Tucker Run. Organizer Pat Tucker said this year she is…

Several new businesses have come to snake river landing in the last few month, and more are on the way. The next groundbreaking will be for an…

We’ve been looking into the issue of Pocatello paving other city roads. After speaking with Mayor Hyrum Johnson of Driggs, he said instead of…

Bonneville County is proposing a salary bump for county employees and a zero bump in taxes. Commissioner Roger Christensen said a lot of it has to…

It’s almost time to go back to school, and a local giveaway is expected to draw 5,000 people Saturday, Aug. 16 to the Gate City Christian…

The names of the Blackfoot police officers involved in a drunken trespassing incident have been released. Jake Yancey, Andrew Adrignola, Ryan Anthony…

University of Idaho seed potato specialists said Thursday that they have detected late blight in potato crops in Bingham County. “Late blight…

They’ve crunched the numbers and the city of Pocatello has set its budget for fiscal year 2015. The city is looking to increase property taxes.…

Local News 8 has learned at least four Upper Valley high schools have signed agreements with Bingham Memorial Hospital’s Orthopedic Institute…

The Idaho State Board of Education continued its talks on Thursday with university officials across the state during its two-day summit held at Idaho…

Idaho Transportation Department contractors have repaired a sinkhole discovered on U.S. Highway 26 in downtown Idaho Falls. The ITD discovered it…

Name of the Blackfoot police officers and the Bingham County employee involved in the incident have been released in a separate article,…

A woman was robbed at knifepoint in the Blackfoot area on Wednesday. Around 2:20 p.m., the woman was walking on a path near Rose Pond. She told…

The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 will implement a pilot program that will give all students enrolled in Falls Valley Elementary and…

School is just about to start and for some that means vaccinations. Bonneville School District 93 is urging parents to get their kids immunized.…

The Bannock County Democrats are refocusing some of their campaign efforts to get out the vote this upcoming election in November by pointing much of…

There was a time when Ashton’s drinking water was some of the dirtiest in the state by exceeding the state’s limit for potentially…

Governor Butch Otter went to Dubois for the day. He and his cabinet members listened to the concerns the people have for the city. People came with…

In the aftermath of Robin Williams’ death, behavioral experts explain that the symptoms of depression are becoming more widely acknowledged…

The Pocatello City Council has ordered an independent investigation by a local accounting firm to look into the issue of Pocatello crews paving roads…

Gun shops in eastern Idaho have struggled in recent years to keep .22 caliber ammunition on shelves. .22 caliber ammo is often used for small game…

The outbreak of Ebola continues to grow in western Africa, raising concerns around the globe and right here at home. Infectious Disease Specialist…

Public transportation is getting a little bit safer, according to the Pocatello Regional Transit officials during Tuesday’s grand opening of…

A woman in Blaine County has been infected with the West Nile virus, marking the first human case this year in Idaho. The patient, a woman in her…

A search is under way for a Georgia man who was swept down the Yellowstone River near Tower Junction on Monday evening. According to a news release…

A helicopter crashed in a backyard Monday night. Bonneville County deputies said Dave Hansen had his wife and daughter in the helicopter when he took…

A nonprofit center in West Yellowstone has a new exhibit that teaches people how to keep bears out of communities. The exhibit is called…

Due to all the rain last week, many hay growers lost precious time and money. The delicate hay needs time to dry before they can bale it. According…

For the first time this upcoming school year, high school juniors and seniors will be eligible for state funding to take dual credit college courses.…

A 35-year-old woman from Idaho Falls died Sunday after her vehicle rolled north of Paradise Road, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said.…

The recent fire at an apartment in Idaho Falls brings up the importance of having renter’s insurance. If you’re a renter and a fire…

Idaho State Police are investigating a one-vehicle rollover crash that sent one woman to the hospital Sunday afternoon. The crash happened on…

Former GOP candidate for Idaho’s state superintendent Randy Jensen is not endorsing current Republican nominee Sherri Ybarra despite being…

Yellowstone National Park administrators are recommending the removal of roughly 900 bison next winter through hunting, shipments to slaughter and…

The names of the winners of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club’s 24th annual Duck Race were released Monday. The race was held Saturday on the…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested after a gun was fired in a house and near a child early Sunday morning. Police were called to the 1400 block of…

A woman was arrested after police said she drove drunk and hit a pedestrian Sunday night. Police responded to a hit-and-run accident involving Bobbie…

Nine stainless steel drums were stolen from a gated lot near the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation maintenance building on Rollandet Street. Idaho…

A fire in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $100,000 dollars in damage to an apartment, displacing three people. The fire happened at Parkwood Pointe…

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game euthanized a grizzly bear on Sunday. The animal, an adult male, had been killing livestock in the Island Park…

Wednesday started as a routine day for employees at the A&W inside the Snake River Travel Plaza in Blackfoot. “We were just giving out free…

Families in southeast Idaho packed themselves into the Pocatello Zoo on Saturday evening for some frozen treats at the 18th annual Ice Cream Zoofari…

Drag racing has long been a popular hobby in eastern Idaho, but some are concerned that too many are racing on streets in unsafe conditions.…

The Idaho Falls City Council has a new business approach for its future finances. The problem is the city needs money now and that might mean a tax…

Stuttering is a lifelong struggle for about 3 million Americans. But Idaho State University is looking to help people worldwide find ways to…

The Goat Fire is burning in Goat Creek approximately 2 miles from the mouth of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River. Salmon Challis National Forest…

A Minnesota man suffered life-threatening injuries Friday morning after an apparent fall while attempting to make a solo summit of Grant Teton. Park…

After losing 3 of its top 4 receivers, the Idaho State Bengals now look to some talented youngsters to take over in the passing…

After being historically bad in 2012, the 2013 Idaho State defense was much improved. But Head Coach Mike Kramer says they still have a long way to…

On the surface, the job doesn’t look glamarous. But the equipment managers of Idaho State are the oil that makes Bengal Athletics run…

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said a man driving a suspected stolen vehicle led the agency, Idaho State Police and the Pocatello Police…

Sisters and mothers, Brianna Wheeler and Ashley Coombs learned they cannot process folic acid after learning about nutrigenomics. It is the research…

“911, what’s the address of your emergency?” That’s the first thing 911 dispatch asks, and you better know in case your…

The Idaho Falls Arts Council’s Roaring Youth Jam kicked off Thursday. The theme is Monstrous Fun. All activities are taking place in the Snake…

A Rexburg nonprofit said even it’s surprised by the outpouring of support it received during a recent charity drive. The Family Crisis Center…

Many potential Brigham Young University-Idaho students have put off their education to go on missions since age limits were lowered in 2012, but…

Intermountain Gas Company has asked the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a 2.64 percent increase in prices. The $6.7 million hike would…

With Russia putting an agricultural ban on the United States and other countries, including bans on meat, fish, fruit, vegetables and dairy products,…

The 51st annual Shoshone Bannock Festival has officially begun, and not only are there plenty of events for the whole family, visitors from all over…

A principal dancer from the Moscow Ballet was in Idaho Falls today to audition local dancers for a future performance. The ballerinas at Dance Tech…

The Sears store in Chubbuck will close in early November, the company’s corporate office said Thursday. “Store closures are part of a…

Dozens of homeowners who sustained flood damage last month spoke at Wednesday night’s Rexburg City Council meeting. Homeowners in the Hidden…

Click here for a more updated version of this story. The Rexburg City Council has established a task force to investigate problems caused by the July…

A preliminary magistrate court hearing for Josephine Bobbie Theboy has been delayed to Sept. 26. She is charged with the first-degree murder of…

Starting last month, Madison Memorial Hospital began handing over operations of its emergency room to the University of Utah’s health care…

Flash flooding closed a highway in the region Tuesday night. Wyoming Highway 89 was closed just before 6 p.m. after mud, water, and debris came…

Chewing tobacco is an ugly tradition that’s been around baseball for years, but many players are now turning to a healthier alternative. Unlike…

Area cities are reeling from two days of flash flood watches and warnings, and preparing for more to come. Flooding in Blackfoot was so serious Mayor…

A severe thunderstorm brought flash flooding to the city of Blackfoot on Wednesday afternoon. The flooding has prompted Mayor Paul Loomis to ask…

The Portneuf Health Care Foundation is urging everyone to go take a hike…literally. On Wednesday morning the foundation launched its new…

As flash flooding hits much of southeastern Idaho Wednesday, some in Rexburg are still searching for answers after last month’s flood sent raw…

Many say the Bonneville County Fair is the best kept secret, but this year the 4-H program had more than 160 participants and 325 animal submissions.…

As you may have noticed, we are having issues updating the KIFI/KIDK app today. We are working to get the issue fixed as soon as possible. Meanwhile,…

The Idaho Transportation Department said it is relieved congress funded highway construction through May. Governmental Affairs Program Manager,…

The City of Blackfoot is facing financial hardships, and it could cost taxpayers money. On Tuesday the City Council presented its proposed budget.…

We saw the flash flood watches and warnings Tuesday, and the region was seeing similar watches and warnings Wednesday. So how do you prepare for a…

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a burglary at Melaleuca Field. According to reports, the visiting team locker room was burglarized sometime…

A Preston man was killed in an accident sometime Tuesday morning. Idaho State Police said Randy Hadley, Jr., 37, was driving northbound on Highway 34…

Four people are in custody and two more are being sought in vehicle burglaries that have occurred in Rexburg this summer, police said Tuesday. Police…

NPG of Idaho (KIFI and KIDK) is looking for a Local IT Systems Technician. This individual will be a key team member of the Information Technology…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News, is looking for a videographer/multimedia journalist to work in our Idaho…

The rain and thunder weren’t enough to keep ISU from practicing Monday and officially kicking off the 2014 season. In 24 days the Bengals will…