Grace is state bound after winning District Championship
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace knocked off Butte County 46-38 at Blackfoot High School Friday to win the 1AD1 High Desert conference…
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Skyline squares off against Shelley
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley made the short trip to Skyline. If you have a final score, send it to…
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High school basketball scores – Friday, February 7
Boys scores and Girls district tournament…
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‘The people want it’: Medical marijuana petition making rounds
Moms for Marijuana’s Educate & Legalize tour made a stop in Pocatello Friday, hoping to inform those with questions and have supporters of the…
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Romney shouldn’t be censured by Utah, governor says
Republican Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says he does not support a state lawmaker’s push to censure U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney over his vote to convict in…
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Police investigate an apparent threat against Idaho Falls High School
“I just saw like a lot of people were posting it on their stories and then like on Facebook, it was like…
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Second group of elk ushered across highway near Sugar City
A group of 150 elk moved out of Teton Canyon earlier this week and headed west towards Highway 20 near Sugar City, again causing concern for passing…
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Gusty Winds and Scattered Showers Saturday, Cold and Sunny Sunday
A cold front is moving in from the northwest for Saturday. We’ll see scattered snow/rain showers and gusty winds to get us into Saturday. Heavy snow…
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Northeast will see heavy snow and freezing rain while Southeast reels from storm damage
A vicious storm system that whipped the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic left in its trail widespread damage and killed at least three people. Now, the…
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12 avalanches in 24 hours
An avalanche crossed U.S. 89 at Geneva Summit between Montpelier and Geneva Friday, Feb. 7,…
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Federal grant will help complete ISU’s Eames Complex
Idaho State University has won a $2.3 million Economic Development Administration grant to construct a new technical education facility.…
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Avoid an unexpected tax bill next year – update your Idaho W-4
The Idaho State Tax Commission recommends you update your withholding at least yearly.…
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‘Mayoral’ scholarship ready for applications
Local high school students looking for extra help to pay for college now have a new…
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Health official: 63.5% of Idaho adults are overweight
An official with Idaho’s public health districts said Friday that 63.5% of adults in the state are overweight, a 10% increase over the last two…
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Paulette Jordan announces US Senate bid
Former Democratic Gubernatorial candidate Paulette Jordan has announced her intent to formally enter the U.S. Senate race. She will seek the…
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Jordan to challenge Risch for Idaho’s U.S. Senate seat
Former Idaho Democratic gubernatorial candidate and state lawmaker Paulette Jordan announced Friday that she’s challenging two-term Republican U.S.…
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University of Wyoming may now revoke honorary degrees
University of Wyoming trustees will now be able to revoke honorary…
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$7,000 offered for help in 2018 Wyoming bird, dog poisonings
U.S. and Wyoming officials are offering cash rewards for useful information as they investigate the poisoning deaths of three dogs and dozens of…
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Snake River names new Superintendent
The Snake River School Board has named Mark Kress as its new Superintendent, beginning next school…
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Idaho parks department eyes voluntary trail pass program
The director of the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation said Friday that his agency is starting a voluntary trail pass program as part of a…
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START cancels commuter runs; US 89 closed for avalanche control
START Bus has cancelled all Teton Valley and Star Valley commuter services…
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Ammon Division deputies investigate burglaries
Bonneville County authorities investigating a number of reported vehicle and business burglaries in the vicinity of 25th East and Sunnyside…
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Caribou Sheriff earns POST certificate
Caribou County Sheriff Robert Kelly Wells has been awarded the POST Executive Certificate, the highest certificate awarded to Idaho peace officers…
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Fog, Rain, Snow and Wind
We’ll close out the week with continued active weather, though an end to the storms is in…
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Konate’s career night powers 24-point comeback
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball overcame a 24-point first half deficit to beat Northern Arizona 79-76 Thursday night…
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Bonneville overpowers Hillcrest in 4A District 6 tournament
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville beat Hillcrest 68-46 in the girls 4A district 6 tournament Thursday. The Bees jumped out to a 21…
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High school basketball scores – Thursday, February 6
Boys basketball and Girls District…
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Semi-truck accident detours traffic
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State Police is investigating a semi-truck accident that blocked traffic on I-15. It happened about 4:18 P.m. at…
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Century downs Pocatello in 4A District Tournament
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the third time this season Century is victorious over Pocatello. Diamondbacks open up 4A District 4-5 play with a,…
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Idaho State drop their 7th straight game
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State’s last two meetings with Northern Arizona have been decided by single digits and tonight was no different.…
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City of Pocatello partners with NAPA for parts store
The City of Pocatello has partnered with NAPA to put an auto parts store inside a city building.…
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Highway 26/89 closed due to avalanche
LINCOLN COUNTY, WY (KIFI/KIDK) – Highway 26 and 89 from Alpine Junction and Hoback Junction has been closed due to an avalanche. This comes from the…
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VITA program provides free tax assistance for community
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some tax relief is being offered at Idaho State University over the next few weeks. Accounting students are giving…
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One person dead, another hurt after collision
Swan Valley, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One person is dead and another person was sent to the hospital after they collided with each other on highway 26. It…
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Gate City using traffic center to identify roads that need plowing
In recent years, the City of Pocatello has been using traffic cameras to identify which streets they need to send plows to.…
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Rain/Snow Mix, Gusty Winds, Wind Advisory issued for Friday
Keeping with our unsettled flow, a wintry mix remains in the forecast for Friday and Saturday. Expect gusty winds for the next couple of days with…
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Local elementary raises money to buy shoes for kids in need
Fairview Elementary in Idaho Falls was a top contributor to the $25,735 raised for East Idaho Credit Unions annual Kicks for Kids Program.…
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Free dental care day for kids in need
Dental work in a kid’s life impacts their smile forever but unfortunately for some families, taking a trip to the dentist just isn’t…
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Wyoming Democrats reaffirm confidence in upcoming caucus
Wyoming’s Democratic Party has confidence in the process that will be used to tally votes in the state’s upcoming presidential caucus, an official…
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Idaho nuclear lab needs 2035 deadline extended for research
The director of the Idaho National Laboratory said Thursday that the U.S. Department of Energy and Idaho will have to reach another supplemental…
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Annual Souper Bowl fundraiser ends Friday
Over the years the competition has evolved to include help from each high school’s feeder elementary and the community.…
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Stolen vehicle recovered before owner knew it was stolen
An Idaho Falls Police officer was patrolling the area of 1st street and St. Clair Avenue Friday around 12:40 a.m. when he approached a vehicle…
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Idaho Falls man arrested with more than a pound of meth
Idaho Falls Police broke up an apparent drug deal when one of the suspects drove his car into a snowbank.…
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Man arrested for heroin trafficking
Idaho Falls Police responded to the area of 150 Houston Circle for a report that two people were passed out in a vehicle outside a business Friday…
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Montpelier wildlife crossing plan goes to the public
ITD and Idaho Fish and Game will bring a wildlife crossing plan to Montpelier area residents…
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Ammon and Nampa men arrested for child pornography crimes
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men on…
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Romney returns to Utah to explain his impeachment decision
U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney was back in Utah explaining his vote to convict President Donald Trump amid pushes by some angry GOP state legislators to…
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Highway 26 reopened after crash
The Idaho Transportation Department is preparing to close Highway 26 between Swan Valley and the Wyoming border.…
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The Sixth District Court has a new judge
Governor Brad Little has announced the appointment of Javier Gabiola to the eastern Idaho bench.…
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NRCS shares water supply outlook
A weather pattern change led to a major redirection for Idaho’s water year.…
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Wyoming school district discusses plan to arm educators
Officials in a Wyoming school district have held the first of three public meetings about a proposal to arm educators at six rural…
Continue Reading A Snow Moon will light up the sky this weekend
A Snow Moon will appear from Friday evening to Monday morning, but don’t worry: it won’t affect the weather. According to the…
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Panel OKs bill limiting governor legislative vacancy choices
Idaho governors would have only one choice rather than three when it came to filling legislative vacancies under a measure that headed to the House…
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Avalanche warnings issued for Island Park area
The Gallatin National Forest Avalanche Center has issued a back-country avalanche warning. …
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Amendment would freeze number of Idaho legislative districts
The number of legislative districts would remain fixed at 35 and the number of lawmakers in the Statehouse at 105 under a proposed amendment to the…
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Parking restrictions now in place
The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls.…
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Boise man sentenced to 85 years for child pornography
A Boise man has been sentenced to 85 years in prison after he was convicted of making and distributing child…
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Spokane shooting suspect arrested in Idaho
A 19-year-old man accused of shooting two people in a downtown Spokane apartment has been arrested in Priest River,…
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Land Trust tracking trumpeter swans
There are currently some 5,000 trumpeter swans wintering with other waterfowl at the Deer Parks Wildlife Management Unit in Jefferson County. …
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Teton County seeks to assign “omitted lands”
Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners are seeking proposals from consultants to finally resolve ownership of omitted lands…
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Snowmobiler hospitalized after crash
A Minnesota snowmobiler was hospitalized Wednesday after a crash near West…
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Rigby takes first round with rival Madison
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby beat Madison 57-53 in the first meeting of rivals this season. The win lifts the Trojans all alone in first place in…
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School Closures for Thurs., Feb. 6, 2020
Area school districts are cancelling school due to bad weather…
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Hgh school basketball scores – Wednesday, February 5
Boys high school basketball scores and girl district…
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Daddy Daughter Palooza brings hundreds to dance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Dads and daughters were fitted with crowns Wednesday night at Bonneville High School. It was part of the Daddy…
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Teton Pass to close Thursday at 2 p.m.
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will be closing WYO 22 Teton Pass at 2 p.m. Thursday for avalanche mitigation…
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Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…
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Your teen’s rebellion may be a mental health disorder
“All kids and teenagers are going to do things their parents don’t like, they’re gonna break rules, they’re gonna break laws. It’s trying to figure…
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Left lane blocked on I-15 south of Shelley
Idaho State Police is on scene assisting a semi that is stalled in the left lane on northbound I-15 near milepost 105 and a half, south of Shelley.…
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Local grocery store helping tobacco users kick the habit
A new service aims at helping tobacco users in Idaho successfully quit for good.…
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1 hospitalized after crash on I-15 off-ramp
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash around 3:10 p.m. on the Interstate 15 Exit 71 off ramp, also known as the Pocatello Creek…
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Chubbuck unveils plans to finance new city hall
Chubbuck is opening up about how the city is financing its new city hall.…
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Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning
More scattered snow showers as we head through Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued until Friday afternoon for…
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Winter weather advisory for East Idaho: Prepare ahead of time for travel
The Idaho Transportation Department and the National Weather Service are advising you use caution while traveling beginning Wednesday evening due to…
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Bill to help with rural Idaho healthcare heads to Senate
Legislation to make it easier for Idaho residents in rural areas to get healthcare using email and other methods headed to the Senate on…
Continue Reading Winter weather alerts stretch over 2,300 miles from New Mexico to Maine
Millions will be affected by a strengthening winter storm that is shifting from the southern Plains toward the eastern United States. The…
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2 Idaho-based trout farms combine in acquisition deal
Idaho trout farm Riverence Holdings has announced the acquisition of its larger competitor Clear Springs Foods and now controls the majority of the…
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Bill sets $370,000 limit on Idaho whistleblower lawsuits
Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under proposed legislation introduced…
Continue Reading Idaho presidential primary legislation heads to Senate
Legislation requiring voters to choose a political party three months before a presidential primary is headed to the Senate.…
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Idaho wineries could get OK to store extra wine in state
Idaho’s wine industry won’t have to store extra wine in neighboring states under proposed legislation that headed to the governor’s desk on…
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House panel rejects Idaho math, science, English standards
A House panel on Wednesday rejected math, science and English standards used to make sure Idaho’s 300,000 students are meeting specific…
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Slick roads cause slide offs, wreck on I-15
Idaho State Police reported a series of wrecks and slide offs on Interstate 15 near Pocatello on Wednesday…
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Idaho lawmaker wants panel to look at boosting air service
An Idaho lawmaker wants his colleagues to take a closer look at ways to improve air travel across the state.…
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Wyoming legislation promotes hunter education in schools
A Wyoming legislative resolution seeks to make firearms and hunter safety courses a regular part of the public school curriculum.…
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Bannock Development accepts donation
Portneuf Health Partners presented a $20,000 check to support Bannock Development Corporation.…
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Idaho Falls man arrested after road rage incident involving firearm
A 20-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday night after he admitted to pointing a firearm at another driver during a road rage…
Continue Reading White Pine Charter School students sent home
White Pine Charter School in Idaho Falls has released students from the elementary school due to an HVAC problem in the…
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Local attorney explains why Lori Vallow is not behind bars
The courts and lawyers have been silent since Lori Vallow missed a court-ordered deadline last…
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Utah legislative resolution proposes later school start time
A resolution encouraging consideration of later high school start times in Utah has earned unanimous support from a state legislative committee.…
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Heyburn man faces prison for possessing explicit pictures of minors
A Heyburn, Idaho man faces up to 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, and a supervised release of 5 years to life when he is sentenced for possession…
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Fire destroys Menan mobile home
Fire destroyed a mobile home at 3563 East 665 North in Menan at around 1:19 a.m.…
Continue Reading Where’s winter? A number of countries just witnessed their warmest January ever recorded
It’s not just you — January was toastier than usual for many parts of the world. The global temperature last month was warmer than every…
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As Oscars near, ‘They’ve Gotta Have Us’ looks at black history in the movies
Five years after the birth of the #OscarsSoWhite hashtag, the Academy Awards air this Sunday with few people of color among its highest-profile…
Continue Reading Snowy Wednesday
Continued chances for snow will carry the area into the weekend. Watch for warming temperatures, even a chance for rain into the…
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School Closures for February 5, 2020
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Schools Closed: Marsh Valley School District 21 Other School Closures: American Heritage Charter School. The School…
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Thunder Ridge holds off Highland in 5A District tournament
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge took care of business against Highland 65-48 in the 5A girls basketball tournament Tuesday. Aspen Caldwell…
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Hillcrest beats Idaho Falls in 4A District 6 tournament opener
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest opened up the 4A District 6 girls tournament with a 44-25 win over Idaho Falls. The Knights were lead by Hallie…
Continue Reading High school basketball scores – Tuesday, February 4
Boys H.S. Basketball and Girls District Tournament…
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Construction on former Riverside Apartments could be done in 12-14 months
The Old Town building formerly known as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., is expected to have renovations and construction…
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Documents detail ouster of University of Wyoming president
The University of Wyoming launched an investigation into then-President Laurie Nichols after receiving accusations that she verbally abused…
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