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Lava Hot Springs Senior Center seeking funds for building refurbishments

January 10, 2025 1:33 PM Sam Ross

The Lava Hot Springs Senior Center is seeking grant money and other funds to maintain and repair the historic…

Bonneville County Sheriff unveils new jail expansion

January 10, 2025 12:40 PM Ariel Jensen

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated two newly completed expansion projects to the jail with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday…

Lori Vallow tells judge she’s ready for trial

January 10, 2025 1:09 PM Curtis Jackson

Lori Vallow appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for a status conference Friday, January 10, 2025.…

Meet the Swan Valley firefighters who are on their way to California

January 9, 2025 4:53 PM Linda Larsen

One hundred and four firefighters, and twenty-five fire engines from Idaho are on their way to help fight the devastating California…

Madison County Sheriff investigates fatal crash near Teton

January 8, 2025 7:20 PM Tucker Robertson

Two people were killed Wednesday in a crash on Idaho Highway 33 east of Teton.…

Ammon students enjoy new dining experience

January 9, 2025 12:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Ammon Elementary students get to eat in a brand-new cafeteria.…

I-15/I-86 Interchange project to be completed this year

January 9, 2025 11:23 AM Sam Ross

After years of construction, the I-86 and I-15 System Interchange project is expected to be completed by August 2025, according to the Idaho…

Idaho DMV urges drivers to add your next of kin to online account

January 9, 2025 11:20 AM Curtis Jackson

The following is a news release from the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles. BOISE, Idaho (IDMV) – The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is…

Idaho House starts 2025 session with proposal to challenge same-sex marriage

January 8, 2025 11:12 AM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho House committee is considering asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage…

Hacker accesses student, teacher data in Bonneville School District 93

January 8, 2025 4:12 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents saying someone accessed their PowerSchool data system during the holiday break.…

Grizzly bears to remain on Endangered Species Act list

January 8, 2025 2:20 PM Curtis Jackson

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will keep grizzly bears on the Endangered Species Act list and is proposing to create a “Distinct Population…

Idaho’s Top 10 prohibited items TSA found in carry-on luggage

January 8, 2025 12:00 PM Curtis Jackson

A sledgehammer, a bowie knife, and a large slingshot. What do these items all have in common? They were all discovered in carry-on luggage at…

Eastern Idaho health officials respond to declining vaccination rates nationwide

January 8, 2025 1:23 PM Seth Ratliff

Vaccine exemptions among kindergartners have hit an all-time high this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and…

Three snowmobilers rescued from ravine near Island Park

January 8, 2025 9:33 AM Curtis Jackson

Three Minnesota men riding snowmobiles were rescued from a deep ravine west of Island Park on Monday evening, January 6,…

Fun wintertime things to do at the Idaho Falls Library

January 8, 2025 10:12 AM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls Public Library says there is always something to do at the library to keep you warm, entertained, and…

TikTok Ban: What do parents think?

January 7, 2025 11:56 AM Seth Ratliff

As the potential ban inches closer, American parents are split on whether it would enhance online safety for their…

Blackfoot gravel pit discussed at county planning and zoning meeting

January 6, 2025 5:25 PM Sam Ross

At a Bingham County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Monday morning, people gathered at the Nuart Theater in Blackfoot to discuss a…

Southeastern Idaho Public Health wants parents to start new year with home visit program

January 6, 2025 5:26 PM Sam Ross

Through the ‘Parents as Teachers’ program, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) helps new parents develop a support system and get in touch with…

Key Takeaways: Governor Little’s State of the State address

January 6, 2025 11:28 AM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little is set to kick of the first day of the 2025 Legislative session with the annual State of the State address. Little will begin…

Governor outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislature

January 3, 2025 2:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Governor Brad Little addressed the news media Friday morning about his priorities for the 2025…

Could Rocky Mountain Power increase rates in 2025?

December 30, 2024 5:25 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Rocky Mountain Power has submitted a proposal to increase customer rates for electricity services in…

Mobile IV clinic serving Southeast Idaho brings hydration to homes

January 1, 2025 3:12 PM Sam Ross

A local business provides a unique service–bringing IV hydration treatments to people’s…

Pocatello skating rink hosting all-ages New Year’s Eve parties

December 31, 2024 3:55 PM Sam Ross

Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center is celebrating New Year’s Eve with all-ages parties on the…

Bingham County Republicans elect chairman once again

December 31, 2024 9:19 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Republicans met Monday night to re-elect new…

Two winning numbers drawn in Idaho Lottery’s $1,000,000 Raffle

December 30, 2024 8:09 PM News Release

Two lucky Idaho Lottery winning tickets are now worth a guaranteed…

Former President Jimmy Carter visited the area a few times

December 30, 2024 3:02 PM Curtis Jackson

One of his most memorable stops was a family rafting trip down the Middle Fork of the Salmon…

Pocatello applying for grant to make area of Portneuf River more accessible for floating

December 30, 2024 2:12 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello is applying for a state grant that would fund improvements to the Simplot Trailhead, with the goal of creating a better access point to the…

Community Food Basket finishes off another successful year

December 25, 2024 2:31 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is winding down the 2024 year with a hard finish of collecting and sharing food through the holiday…

Greater Idaho Falls Transit to offer free rides at certain times during holidays

December 20, 2024 12:55 PM News Release

Make sure your holiday celebrations end on a good note and take a ride on Greater Idaho Falls Transit On-Demand – not in the back of a police…

Staying safe while traveling for the holidays

December 20, 2024 12:06 PM Noah Farley

“You’ve got to be patient. You’ve got to obey those traffic laws. That’ll give you the least amount of risk so that you don’t have something else get…

East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children

December 20, 2024 11:10 AM News Release

Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…

Two Florida women injured in car-truck collision near Island Park

December 18, 2024 8:49 PM Curtis Jackson

Two Florida women were injured and taken to the hospital after their car collided with a semi-truck near Island Park on Tuesday…

ISP, Broulims and local partners deliver 600 Christmas meals

December 18, 2024 3:54 PM Seth Ratliff

This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east…

Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank

December 18, 2024 1:25 PM Sam Ross

Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…

City of Idaho Falls weighs in on Intermountain Packings’ unpleasant aroma

December 16, 2024 4:23 PM Seth Ratliff

The Intermountain Packing (IMP) in Idaho Falls is responding to public criticism of a pungent smell some neighbors say is being spread from the…

Controversial Facebook group settles lawsuit with father of missing child

December 18, 2024 3:50 PM Seth Ratliff

The leaders of a controversial facebook group called “Justice for Deorr” has settled a libel lawsuit with the father of the missing…

United Way received large donations for community non-profit support this year

December 17, 2024 1:48 PM Sam Ross

United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s…

Traffic diverted off US 20 due to accident

December 16, 2024 5:38 PM Curtis Jackson

Madison County authorities are investigating a fiery crash on US 20 just south of the Thornton exit. Westbound traffic is being diverted off US 20.…

Police find “suspicious device” in car

December 16, 2024 5:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Police in Twin Falls had to call in the bomb squad when they found a suspicious device in a car on Sunday.…

ITD names 12 snowplows with help from students and employees

December 16, 2024 1:20 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has selected 12 winners from its first annual Name a Snowplow…

Chubbuck Road re-opens to Highland area

December 16, 2024 12:57 PM News Release

The long-awaited reopening of Chubbuck Road has come and traffic is once again flowing from Chubbuck to the Highland…

Salvation Army prepares to give toys to children in need

December 16, 2024 3:17 PM Noah Farley

“We have seen a greater need among families. Any kind of an extra like toys a family feast at Christmas is just almost out of the question for many…

“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape

December 13, 2024 2:54 PM Ariel Jensen

St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…

Behavioral Health Crisis Center celebrates 10th anniversary

December 13, 2024 5:15 PM Rose Jones

The Behavioral Health Crisis Center of Eastern Idaho celebrated 10 years of service Friday…

Make-A-Wish runs hopeful hotline with help from wish kids

December 12, 2024 3:08 PM Noah Farley

Make-A-Wish is bringing back its Holiday Wish Line—a hotline people can call to hear pre-recorded messages from six wish…

Court rules Bingham GOP leadership invalid, Bingham County GOP withdraws appeal

December 11, 2024 4:37 PM Seth Ratliff

After a year-long conflict between Republican party leadership in Bingham County and the state GOP, District Judge Darren Simpson ruled that Bingham…

IDOC admits mistakes leading to escape of accused killer Kevin Kuintzle

December 11, 2024 11:42 AM Seth Ratliff, Ariel Jensen

Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said “The systems designed to prevent Kevin Kuintzle, from being placed at a non-secure…

Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief

December 11, 2024 2:08 PM Sam Ross

The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…

100,000 meals served at Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table

December 10, 2024 10:22 PM Seth Ratliff

A local soup kitchen is crossing a major milestone. After 17 years, the Community Dinner Table (CDT) in Blackfoot has served 100,000 meals to people…

Idaho State University Physics Department receives large anonymous donation

December 10, 2024 4:44 PM Sam Ross

An anonymous donor pledged $100,000 for physics students at Idaho State…

Live animals star in local Nativity performance

December 10, 2024 3:27 PM Ashley Chilcutt

People came to the Coltman area Monday night to watch a live outdoor nativity scene.…

Sheriff: Missing Bonneville County man found in backcountry

December 9, 2024 9:13 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Matthew Godfrey was found stranded in the backcountry area of Bonneville County. He was taken to the…

Simplot celebrates 80th anniversary of Pocatello plant with event and donation

December 10, 2024 1:16 PM Sam Ross

Simplot celebrated the 80th anniversary of the opening of their Pocatello Don Plant with an event on…

Deadline approaching to enroll for Your Health Idaho

December 10, 2024 11:43 AM News Team

Idahoans have an extra day to enroll this year! This year, Your Health Idaho extended the enrollment deadline to midnight MST Monday, December 16, to…

Federal judge blocks Biden healthcare rule for DACA immigrants

December 10, 2024 11:24 AM Curtis Jackson

A federal judge in North Dakota has blocked a rule from the Biden Administration to provide health insurance coverage to immigrant children brought…

Federal court divided over Idaho’s abortion ban and emergency care fight

December 10, 2024 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — The Biden administration’s challenge to Idaho’s strict abortion ban divided a federal appeals court that…

Shanta Sanchez named new coroner for Bonneville County

December 10, 2024 7:25 AM Maggie Moore

Shante Sanchez will be sworn in as Bonneville County Coroner on December 30th, replacing Rick Taylor.…

Drive-by shooting in American Falls neighborhood

December 9, 2024 12:35 PM Stephanie Lucas, Sam Ross

American Falls police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 6 a.m. Sunday morning on the 200 block of McKinley…

Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility

December 9, 2024 4:54 PM Seth Ratliff

In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…

Local food basket in need to help others in need

December 9, 2024 5:36 PM Noah Farley

In 2017, the Food Basket served about 2,000 families. In 2023, they served about 16,000 families. That need quadrupled in only a few…

Neighbors quickly put out fire in Rexburg apartment

December 9, 2024 12:56 PM Seth Ratliff

A group of neighbors in Rexburg put out a possible heater fire that threatened a woman’s…

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Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder

December 9, 2024 12:20 PM CNN

CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New…

Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help

December 9, 2024 10:31 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…

ICCU makes kick-off donation to affordable housing fundraiser

December 9, 2024 4:09 PM Sam Ross

Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) donated $10,000 to Neighborworks Pocatello to jump start their annual fundraiser for the Avenues for Hope Housing…

Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody

December 6, 2024 2:08 PM Curtis Jackson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…

‘Kid to Kid’ opens in Idaho Falls

December 6, 2024 2:49 PM Ariel Jensen

The ‘Kid to Kid’ store is having its grand opening at 2135 E 17th…

Lori Vallow-Daybell allowed to represent herself in Arizona trials

December 6, 2024 11:44 AM Curtis Jackson

An Arizona Judge says Lori Vallow-Daybell can represent herself during her upcoming trials.…

Bannock County set to break ground on new fairground building in Downey

December 6, 2024 12:06 PM Sam Ross

DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI)– A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Bannock County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Friday, December 6. The new…

Bonneville County Library awarded Rural Community Grant

December 5, 2024 4:35 PM Ariel Jensen

AgWest Farm Credit normally provides funds and grants to farmers but today they awarded the Bonneville County Library with a Rural Community…

Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona

December 5, 2024 1:44 PM Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…

Pocatello Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with stray and surrendered dogs

December 5, 2024 1:54 PM Sam Ross

In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of…

Christmas Box Angel Candlelight vigil to honor lives of children lost

December 4, 2024 4:15 PM Seth Ratliff

December 6th marks the 21st year of the ‘Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil’ in Idaho…

Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife

December 4, 2024 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…

Community comes together to build Salmon’s new elementary school

December 3, 2024 6:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Salmon School District held a groundbreaking for a new elementary school yesterday. This comes after a $20-million bond for the school passed in…

Idaho party leaders respond to pardon for Hunter Biden

December 3, 2024 6:17 PM Stephanie Lucas

Leaders of Idaho’s Democratic and Republican parties are responding to President Biden’s recent pardon of his son,…

Bonneville Library offers lesson plans for homeschoolers

December 3, 2024 6:15 PM Ariel Jensen

There’s an online tool to read children’s books, watch educational videos, and get themed lesson plans for…

Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of

December 3, 2024 5:40 PM Seth Ratliff

“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…

BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate

December 2, 2024 9:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…

Planning is underway to improve I-15 South Blackfoot Interchange

December 3, 2024 3:42 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has begun the planning process to improve the South Blackfoot Interchange at Exit…

Plane lands on I-15 in Utah, causes multi-vehicle crash

December 3, 2024 2:09 PM CBS News

A student pilot and flight instructor were able to safely land their small plane on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 after it suffered from…

Ammon’s Holiday Lightapalooza goes stationary

December 3, 2024 10:56 AM Curtis Jackson

A big change is coming for this year’s Holiday Lightapalooza in Ammon. Instead of the traditional parade of lights, the floats will be stationary at…

Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law mostly can be enforced as lawsuit proceeds, court rules

December 2, 2024 9:36 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that most of Idaho’s first-in-the-nation law that makes it illegal to help minors…

Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away

December 2, 2024 5:13 PM Curtis Jackson

The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…

Demolition begins on Rigby Rodeo Grounds grandstand

December 2, 2024 4:51 PM Noah Farley

The rodeo grandstand is being demolished in Rigby. It is part of an overall project to improve the Rigby Rodeo…

Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man

December 2, 2024 4:20 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…

Idaho Governor Brad Little sends state police troopers to Texas for border security mission

December 2, 2024 12:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little will send another team of Idaho State Police troopers to Texas for Idaho’s fourth border…

Car lands on house roof in Nampa

December 2, 2024 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

“I was on my way to church when I get this call from my wife. She said you need to get home. There’s a car on our roof.”…

Inmate who walked away from his job is back in custody

December 2, 2024 10:51 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Department of Corrections located the man who left his job in Idaho Falls on…

YMCA Christmas tree lot now open

November 29, 2024 5:17 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas tree lot is now open and all proceeds go towards their scholarship…

Buy big by shopping small on Small Businesses Saturday

November 29, 2024 3:55 PM Ariel Jensen

Shoppers are finding great deals for Black Friday, but those deals can be found the following day for Small…

Island Park to kick off Festival of Trees

November 29, 2024 10:45 AM Sam Ross

ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mountain Life Charitable Foundation is hosting the annual Festival of Trees at Sawtelle Mountain Resort. On Friday…

Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need

November 28, 2024 12:55 PM Sam Ross

Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…

Early morning fire quickly extinguished in Idaho Falls

November 28, 2024 10:01 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thanksgiving morning on the 700 block of Reed…

Area ski resorts ready for Thanksgiving weekend

November 27, 2024 5:03 PM Curtis Jackson

Check out which ski resorts will be open this holiday…

Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal

November 27, 2024 3:49 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…

State senator, watchdog groups allege Bannock County misused state money

November 27, 2024 2:09 PM Sam Ross

A Twin Falls senator, along with two watchdog groups, alleges Bannock County misappropriated funds to be used for a Forensic Pathology…

Idaho’s Senators introduce bill to define male and female

November 26, 2024 6:59 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with two other Republican senators, are introducing the Defining Male and Female Act of…

Local airport reminds flyers about their newest program ahead of busy travel season

November 26, 2024 5:50 PM rafael.guerrero

Ahead of busy travel season, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to remind flyers about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which lets…

Sheriff: Case solved about mystery mobile home near Inkom

October 22, 2024 11:14 AM Sam Ross

Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the mystery mobile home case is now…

Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban

November 26, 2024 5:46 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…