Month: December 2015

Here are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Monday, December 21. 1st place: Ryan Tack wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon rolls…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 seeks a full-time Anchor/Producer to help grow the station’s news products while growing their…

Timothy Wight, 42, of Idaho Falls died after a quick moving snow storm created slick and dangerous conditions on I-15 late Sunday evening. “We…

A car mowed over 30 pedestrians on the Las Vegas strip. One is dead and seven are in critical condition. Authorities are unsure of whether this was…

Idaho State Police is still investigating a crash near McCammon where a man died after losing control of his ATV. William Jenkins, 59, was going…

The Chubbuck Lions Club had a luncheon Sunday for families with children who have special needs. The lions fed more than 400 people, and provided…

Two snowmobilers from Idaho Falls are safe after being stranded in Fremont County Friday night. The snowmobilers called 911 after realizing they were…

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has formed a political action committee designed to give money to Republican campaigns across the state.…

Idaho’s legislative interim committees are close to wrapping up their work after spending the summer reviewing the state’s hot-button…

BYU has announced that Oregon State Defensive Coordinator Kalani Sitake will be the new head football coach. Sitake graduated from BYU in 2000 and…

Toys for Tots can rest assured this year in 5 counties for reaching over their of helping more than 3,000 kids this year. Several organizations…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Bonneville 53Eagle 54 **Hillcrest 63 Star Valley, WY 60 **Skyline 74Idaho Falls 58 Hillcrest 70**Madison 97 **Rigby 54Shelley…

One firefighter fell into the icy Snake River just south of Idaho Falls, while rescuing a dog Friday afternoon. Idaho Falls Fire Department responded…

It’s that time of year again – the severe, cold weather taking a hold of your money, but it doesn’t have to in terms of your car.…

The athletic director for Shelley High School, David Hadley, is facing a misdemeanor charge of battery following an encounter with a female student.…

Some say now is a good time to graduate from college. The Idaho Department of Labor announced Friday the November unemployment rate is 3.9 percent.…

A Teton Valley man pleaded guilty in Teton County, Idaho district court Tuesday to charges of rape. Marcos Narvaez-Zamora was arrested in August for…

Since Open Enrollment began on November 1st, over 93,000 Idahoans have selected a health insurance plan for 2016 through Your Health Idaho.…

Police arrested Jaden T. Nelson, 20, of Idaho Falls Thursday after a victim claimed Nelson threatened him with a kitchen knife. Idaho Falls Police…

For those of you who are last minute shoppers, Porter’s Craft and Frame has some last minute gift ideas. The store, located in Idaho Falls…

Pocatello has a new Animal Services Director. City councilmen approved Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Richard Stewart, of Richmond, Virginia…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLBonneville 55**Logan, UT 67 **Bishop Kelly 43 Madison 39 American Falls 48**Malad 58 **Challis 52Watersprings 38 Butte County…

Strong men, lion tamers, and bearded ladies are only a part of the magic in a circus, but it’s the death-defying acrobats that steal the show.…

The Idaho State Police will commission 16 new troopers in Boise Friday. Two of them are from Eastern Idaho. Even as these new recruits come in, the…

It was all smiles and holiday cheer for the kids at Indian Hills Elementary today. The Grinch was there to keep up the cheers for many for the…

As Idaho Falls continues to grow, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is making sure it makes updates to keep inline with that growth. Their goal is to…

Idaho Falls Police have arrested 28-year-old Matthew S. Walker on a warrant for aggravated battery and domestic battery stemming from an altercation…

Just in time for the Holidays, the City of Pocatello is preparing to open the South Valley Road. On December 23rd the City of Pocatello has invited…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has arrested two people after one of the two failed to appear for a felony court hearing. According to…

The days of pushing the call button and waiting for your nurse to come is over, or at least, the wait times are much shorter. Mountain View Hospital…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Madison 64Skyview, UT 46 **Hillcrest 65 Blackfoot 27 Century 28**Highland 77 Pocatello 44**Skyline 60 **Idaho Falls 60Rigby 51…

The Federal Reserve announced it is raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percent Wednesday. This is the first increase since 2006. The benchmark…

Erika Wohlschlegel-Rush is offering free dog grooming to anyone who adopts a dog from the Snake River Animal Shelter or the Idaho Falls Animal…

MEC is located near the Grace Lutheran School on Baldy Ave. The school will be constructing the 40,000 square-foot event center. It will feature a…

Bonneville School District 93 Leaders had a meeting tonight to discuss the design of a new High School. This meeting came about after visiting…

Idaho Science and Technology Charter School in Blackfoot has found a fun way to get kids involved in giving back to the community. During their…

Plans for a new agriculture business at the fomer FMC site near Pocatello could be in trouble because leadership with the Shohone-Bannock Tribes says…

A Fort Hall man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal indictment charging him with distribution of marijuana. Tony Saiz, 52, entered the plea in…

American Heritage Charter School in New Sweden has cancelled classes Thursday and Friday due to illness. The school is reporting a high percentage of…

An organization called Rexburg Relief is working to raise funds for Syrian refugees. The community along with students from BYU Idaho held a…

Your Health Idaho issued a letter Wednesday to help clarify what the deadline is to sign up for healthcare coverage through the Idaho exchange. The…

An eastern Idaho teen got his wish Tuesday after the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Idaho surprised him by paying part of his college tuition. 17-year-old…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLRirie 33**South Fremont 57 Teton 40**Firth 55 American Falls 41**Buhl 59 **Valley 50 Declo 41 Lima, MT 39**Leadore 66 GIRLS H.S.…

As plows take care of the snow Pocatello’s streets, it’s up to homeowners and business owners to make sure their sidewalks are cleared…

With the end of 2015 just around the corner, the Better Business Bureau released its annual list of the top 10 scam types of the year. By a large…

Valley Agronomics, LLC will soon be constructing and operating a fertilizer distribution and retail center on a portion of the former FMC site west…

Another snow storm arrives in Pocatello just weeks after Thanksgiving’s storm. Just like that winter blast, icy, slick roads remain as a…

The National Endowment for the Humanities is awarding a $500,000 grant to the Museum of Idaho. The money will be used to expand the museum. Director…

Idaho’s net farm income is expected to drop 30 percent this year from last. It’s still better than the national number which is down 38…

Sophomores at Compass Academy are taking their study of mental illness to a whole new level by creating an entire awareness campaign as part of a…

The Idaho Falls Police have arrested 32-year-old Timothy Hudson on seven warrants and also for trafficking Methamphetamine. Hudson of Idaho Falls was…

School closures for December 15th: Butte County Joint School District…

Pocatello Police said they responded to 34 accidents because of the snow and ice that fell on the city Monday. Pocatello saw 8 inches of snow in the…

The deadline for enrollment for Your Health Idaho is Tuesday, Dec. 15th. This deadline is for people looking to have coverage by Jan. 1st of 2016. If…

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have issued a request for proposals for conceptual proposals to design a new casino. Four architectural firms, who were…

Snow might be an inconvenience to some, but many people in Idaho Falls say they’re excited it’s here. “Actually it’s really…

Monday is the kickoff of the busiest shipping season of the year. An estimated 1 million packages and cards are expected to go through post offices…

Three years after Adam Lanza killed his mother at their home in Newtown, Connecticut, and made his way into Sandy Hook Elementary School armed with a…

Update: The chemical spill at the Engineering Building on the ISU campus has been cleared by a hazmat team and the building is now open to students…

The South Fremont Fire district responded to a house fire at around 6:15 am Monday at 350 East 5th North in St. Anthony. According to a spokesman for…

Idaho State Police is investigating multiple crashes on I-15 and the I-86 interchange. According to ISP there are mulitple accidents in the…

A major winter storm is impacting much of the Intermountain West this Monday with periods of heavy snow, cold temperatures and strong gusty winds.…

The Idaho Falls Police arrested 28-year-old Jacob P. Smith for possession of Methamphetamine with the intent to deliver, possession of drug…

Forty-five percent of Americans would prefer to skip out on Christmas, according to a 2014 Think Finance survey, The holidays can be a busy time of…

The last day for people to change party affiliation or become unaffiliated is March 11th for the Primary Election. Elections Supervisor, Penny…

Comfort Care Dental offered free emergency care today to those in need of dental work. The dental savior has been doing this free service once a year…

Sirens were heard Saturday morning as a parade of police cars drove down 17th street in Idaho Falls. K-Mart partnered with local police for…

Middle schoolers in the area are building robots out of Legos. Teams competed in various tasks to show their design and programming skills.…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLClearfield, UT 31**Madison 65 **Syracuse, UT 61Skyline 54 Century 48**Logan, UT 76 **Soda Springs 40South Fremont 39 Marsh Valley…

Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a man who burglarized an insurance office. Police say between 10 p.m. Thursday…

The Bonneville School District will collect more than $600,000 this year through an emergency levy. This type of levy is meant to help with growth,…

The Snake River Animal Shelter held a holiday open house and artisan fair Friday. It’s the first open house it’s had since opening in…

Defense Secretary Ash Carter made the announcement this month that women are now approved to enter more combat roles in the military. Since then, the…

Idaho Falls is officially getting a new elementary school. Alturas International Academy Charter School received its charter Thursday in Boise.…

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says that they have been receiving a large number of calls from concerned citizens that had been called by…

With the holidays here, people want to look their best. But for some, they may not have to money to do so. Comfort Care Dental has teamed up with…

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has announced that they will beginning their wildlife management activities that require the use of helicopters…

Justin Dixson, 42, of Idaho Falls pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual exploitation of a minor child. Law enforcement agents downloaded 27 files of…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Highland 63 Bonneville 46 Pocatello 49**Burley 64 Century 53**Hillcrest 82 **Idaho Falls 43Twin Falls 40 Shelley 37**Rigby 51…

Peter Koppenberger and his fiance are out of more than $900 in American Express gift cards. The hardworking couple who is about to be married…

“We are so thrilled that ICCU has stepped forward to help us secure the benefactor bonus for two years in a row,” said Executive Director…

The Bingham Academy has cleared an important hurdle toward accreditation. It had 24 months to achieve candidacy status but did it in 16 months. Head…

Congress has approved a new federal education law to replace 2001’s “No Child Left Behind Act’. Thursday morning President Obama…

It’s the never ending battle over water rights in the Gem State. Many senior water rights belong to the Twin Falls area, leaving the upper…

After nine years of service, Idaho Falls Police Department Canine Officer Zeke is retiring. A celebration of officer Zeke was held with a special…

A man is in jail after the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force served two search warrants today. The suspect, Charles Walden Hine, 19 years…

Sen. Brent Hill met with the Idaho Falls City Club today . He spoke on issues that will affect Idahoans during this upcoming legislative session. He…

Broadcast Engineer at KIFI-TV, a state-of-the-art Television Broadcast facility in Idaho Falls, Idaho offering a great lifestyle. Job Description:…

Ammon Mayor Dana Kirkham is joining other mayors around the nation to update the Federal Lifeline program that helps ensure internet access for low…

The Teton County, Wyoming School District has completed negotiations to purchase a 20 acre parcel of land immediately south of the Wyoming Department…

Friday , jurors spent seven hours deliberating in the trial of Tanner Cox. Saturday morning they found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter. Amy…

A Fort Hall man faces up to 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1,000,000 after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to…

The names of 13 candidates will appear on the Idaho Republican Presidential Primary Election ballot next spring. The filing deadline was Wednesday.…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News have an opening for a News Producer. NPG of Idaho is the news leader in Eastern Idaho and Western Idaho.…

The Girl Scouts of the USA has been around for 103 years. Now they are expanding into the high-tech world, and they have designed an app just for…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLSoda Springs 34**Snake River 46 Gooding 50**Sugar-Salem 62 Salmon 50**Butte County 60 **Preston 57West Side 38 **North Gem…

Wednesday evening Bonneville School District 93 school board voted 4-1 to switch to trimester scheduling for the 2016-2017 school year. Students will…

An Idaho State University anthropology professor has received a $510,409 grant to help develop new sex and age identification techniques in people…

A local woman is crocheting for a cause. Amanda French uses her creative talents with yarn to bring smiles to those that need it most, at a time when…