Month: December 2016

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLStansbury, UT 15*Preston 53 *Bonneville 50Roy, UT 37 *Hillcrest 73Worland, Wyo. 46 West Jefferson 28*South Fremont 47…

The next school year doesn’t start for eight more months, but Idaho Falls District 91 is already publicizing a teacher job fair to be held…

A Pocatello couple were arrested on drug and sexual exploitation charges after an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit.…

The restrooms at the Hells Half Acre rest stop is closed following a fire in the furnace room. Someone spotted smoke coming from the room and put the…

As frigid temperatures across Eastern Idaho continue to drop below freezing, some shelters are running out of available beds. The Haven Temporary…

Communities and businesses in Idaho Falls are coming together to fight hunger during the holidays. Places are partnered with the Idaho Falls…

Teton Honda in Pocatello held a ribbon cutting on Thursday to celebrate the opening of its new location. The new Honda dealership will be located at…

Police told ABC-7 Thursday they have no suspects in the violent sexual assault of a woman found early Tuesday morning on a sidewalk on the 800 block…

A Rigby man has been arrested and charged with homicide by a vehicle after the semi he was driving rear-ended another vehicle and killed a passenger.…

Colder air moving back in, turning our rain showers back to scattered snow. Much COLDER air returns for the weekend, with highs near 10° and…

A couple of students from Ridge Crest Elementary got an extreme bedroom makeover courtesy of the teachers, volunteers and other staff at their…

An increase in interest rates came Wednesday. The Federal Reserve raised the target interest-rate from .5 to .75 percent. The Federal Reserve…

A Pocatello man hit by an accused drunken driver in September will be taken off life-support. Justin Kynaston was hit by a car near Westwood Mall on…

A spokesman for Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter says he is being considered as a possible candidate for agriculture secretary. Jon Hanian…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK 3 Eyewitness News (NPG of Idaho/VistaWest Media) has an immediate opening for a weekend weather anchor and weekday…

Salmon School District #291 is closed Thursday 12/15/16 for weather. Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News will continue to update you on any school…

Scattered snow showers, turning over to rain in the lower elevations for Thursday. A rain snow mix is expected throughout Idaho Falls and Pocatello…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLHighland 39*Blackfoot 48 *Idaho Falls 48 Rigby 41 North Fremont 49*Shelley 58 *Butte County 67 Watersprings 16 *Richfield 52…

Our elderly are unfortunately sometimes forgotten, especially around the holidays and especially if they are confined to a nursing home. To fix this,…

Scattered snow showers, turning over to rain in the lower elevations for Thursday. A rain snow mix is expected throughout Idaho Falls and Pocatello…

Citizens for Affordable Higher Education submitted 192 petitions and received close to 3,400 signatures, which are now being verified by the…

As Christmas and the new year approach, so does the deadline to use your pre-tax Flex Spending Arrangement (FSA) money. Those pre-tax dollar accounts…

While seasonal influenza viruses can be detected year-round most of the time flu activity usually peaks between the months of December and February.…

In just the last five years, there have been 58 reported accidents on a short stretch of I-15 near Inkom. The Idaho Transportation Department said…

Update 6:05 pm: The Oneida County Sheriff’s office says two men have been arrested as suspects in the robbery of the US bank in Malad. Both men…

Construction of the new fire station in downtown Idaho Falls is on schedule. KIFI/KIDK was able to get a quick peek inside Wednesday afternoon to see…

Signs posted by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in the City Creek trailhead area were meant to point out the land was owned by the tribes. But the signs…

The 2016 election brought out the worst in people and Americans are more divided now than ever before, according to a new CNN/ORC poll. The poll…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday after he attacked another man with a metal pipe. Idaho Falls Police arrested 35‐year‐old Roque D. Johnson…

Michelle Holt is leaving her position as CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce to begin working as the new Workforce Development &…

A petition calling for a vote to create a community college in Idaho Falls has been submitted to Bonneville County for certification. The petition,…

After receiving multiple complaints from several retailers, Idaho Falls Police arrested Tyler J. Ker,37, of Shelley Tuesday. Officers responded to…

Authorities say a rotary snowplow operator with the Idaho Transportation Department has died after getting pulled into the machine’s blades.…

Yellowstone National Park is opening its roads to the public for snow vehicle travel this week. The Billings Gazette reports that starting Thursday,…

A lawyer for an Oscar-winning screenwriter says the U.S. Army dropped its efforts to seize unaired interviews he recorded with Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl.…

A search committee has named Shelley Simonton to lead the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce as President//CEO. Simonton will succeed Jeff Golightly…

A quiet cold Wednesday morning before our next significant winter storm arrives. Periods of snow expected by Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Buhl 70American Falls 50 *Valley 57Declo 52 *Sho-Ban 59Clark County 53 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Pocatello 42Century 40 *Bonneville…

The city of Pocatello is looking for people to take a walk down memory lane for the Portneuf River Vision Study. Hannah Sanger, the city’s…

Signs meant to symbolize the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are good stewards of the land have been ripped and tossed to the side. The signs, which reads…

Thanks to a series of fall storms, eastern Idaho’s water year is off to a positive start. That’s good news for the everyone in the…

A Shelley man died Tuesday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot. Idaho State Police report just after 4:20 p.m.…

Eating healthier is a recent adjustment for David and Beth Neubacher. “I was at the doctor and ended up being diagnosed with diabetes,”…

“Chickadee-dee-dee” is just sound that can be heard in Mrs. Casper’s kindergarten classroom at the Pocatello Community Charter…

In a hearing Tuesday, Judge Allen Stephens and the attorneys representing the state and Christopher Tapp agreed to postpone hearings for his…

One lucky shopper in Idaho Falls received an unexpected surprise Tuesday when she found out a mystery person had paid for items that she had put on…

Bonneville High School has completed its Adopt-A-Family project. Students donated money and bought gifts to support families in need of a little help…

A quiet cold Wednesday morning before our next significant winter storm arrives. Periods of snow expected by Wednesday afternoon and Thursday.…

A Blackfoot man is in jail after he attacked an officer who responded to a domestic disturbance call. 31-year-old Javier Ramirez was arrested and…

This article original appeared on Idaho Education News— Idaho spends nearly $300 million a year on special education programs — but only…

A Swan Valley home burned to the ground after a propane heater started the home on fire Monday night. According to the Bonneville County…

A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against a Provo-based video-on-demand service accused of copyright violations. The Deseret News…

The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center says outdoor recreationists reported triggering 10 avalanches over the weekend. Avalanche forecaster Bob Comey…

Three trials are ahead in Las Vegas for the 17 men accused of conspiring in an armed standoff against federal agents near Nevada rancher Cliven…

A wolf that escaped a tourist attraction in southeastern Idaho has been shot and killed by its owner. An Idaho Fish and Game official tells the…

Transportation officials in Wyoming hope to create a license plate featuring Yellowstone National Park. Bill Panos, director of the Wyoming…

It’s not uncommon for backcountry roads to close in the winter. Many of these roads aren’t maintained after a certain date and are closed…

National Elk Refuge Manager Steve Kallin has announced he will retire from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service effective January 3, 2017. Kallin has…

President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will nominate businessman Rex Tillerson to serve as the United States’ 69th Secretary of…

Overall a quieter start to the week with the driest days being Tuesday into early Wednesday before our next significant winter storm arrives. Periods…

Another candidate for the Idaho Senate in Bannock County is contesting the results of the election in November. Mike Saville, the senator-hopeful who…

An avalanche warning has been issued for areas of the back country. This is because of new snow over the past few days have overloaded weak layers in…

Your beautiful, brightly decorated Christmas tree can also be a deadly fire hazard. Christmas tree fires are infrequent, but when they do occur, they…

If you’re still looking for that perfect Christmas gift, a store in Pocatello might have what you need. Idaho Unlimited sells everything…

Phillip Francke, 23, was charged in March on ten counts of child sexual exploitation and two counts of sexual battery with a minor. At his…

A few overnight and early morning snow showers, but a clearing, cold Tuesday for the afternoon. Overall a quieter start to the week with the driest…

A health care provider says it’s banning all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones at its facilities throughout Idaho. St. Luke’s Health…

The Wyoming Health Department reports an increase in norovirus in the state, especially in Casper and Cheyenne. Commonly described as “stomach…

Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Governor Matt Mead have announced the purchase and permanent protection of a 640-acre parcel of Wyoming School…

The Idaho Falls Salvation Army is in need of volunteer bell ringers and turkeys this Christmas season.They’re looking to serve close to 400…

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney say the state’s four Republican electors will meet next week…

If you are driving through Blaine County make sure to leave your cell phone in your pocket or purse. The Blaine County Sheriff’s Office is now…

7th District Judge Greg Moeller issued a bench warrant Monday for Peggy Rodriguez. The woman was to be sentenced on five forgery-related charges in…

An Oregon couple has pleaded guilty to poaching a bison in Grand Teton National Park in December of 2015. According to the National Park Service,…

Federal authorities should negate an Oregon law requiring fish passage as part of relicensing for a hydroelectric project on the Snake River where it…

Idaho officials are investigating the death of a 56-year-old inmate at a men’s prison south of Boise. The Idaho Department of Correction says…

Idaho State Police reported two brothers from Bogota, Colombia were killed in a car accident on Highway 36, west of Preston. According to an ISP news…

A skier was killed in an avalanche in southwestern Montana. The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center says the slide happened Sunday on Henderson…

Leftover moisture from the big storm we had over the weekend still keeping us cloudy and bringing in some light snow showers. Overall a quieter start…

The family of a fallen Frisco, Texas police cadet, and new police officer who was born and raised in Utah is grateful for all the support it has…

Idaho State defeated Denver 65-64 in double overtime Sunday…

People from all different religions and backgrounds traveled together to Salt Lake City over the weekend. The goal of the trip was to learn more…

A small group of Eastern Idaho residents braved the cold temperatures Sunday to stand on the Broadway Bridge in solidarity with the Standing Rock…

It was a pretty but cool and windy day today, with just a few snow flurries in the eastern high country. Tonight, partly cloudy skies with a few…

‘Tis the season of giving, and for some, it is also the season of taking. It is no secret thieves loves this time of year. After an increase in…

Their job is to protect and serve. Law enforcement officers from across Eastern Idaho served an extra special mission Saturday: a mission to brighten…

A lot of the same over the next few days as a series of weak storms slide through from the Pacific. Tonight, mostly cloudy with a few snow showers.…

Shelley defeated New Plymouth…

Firth defeated Fruitland 57-50 in…

Idaho State defeated Bristol…

Shelley defeated Fruitland…

Ririe defeated Bear Lake…

Ririe defeated Bear Lake…

Pocatello beat Preston 65-59 in…

Idaho Falls defeated Blackfoot…

The Century girls basketball team beat Skyline…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLHillcrest 57*Twin Falls 60 *Madison 71Clearfield, UT 51 *Preston 71 Mountain Crest, UT 44 Skyline 52*Syracuse, UT 54 West Side…