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Multiple reports of 2 sub-adult mountain lions frequenting Ketchum neighborhoods

February 12, 2024 3:07 PM News Team

Residents are urged to be aware of their surroundings to keep themselves and their pets…

Mental Health Monday: Identifying toxic relationships

February 12, 2024 2:33 PM Kailey Galaviz

Valentine’s Day is something many people dread and not just for those who are single. In today’s Mental Health Monday, some expert advice on how…

Frosty seasonal competition heats up in Driggs

February 12, 2024 11:44 AM Seth Ratliff

Monday marks the start of Driggs’ Snowscapes where six national teams from Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon carve awe-inspiring monumental snow…

Idaho gas prices up 4 cents

February 12, 2024 11:59 AM News Team

This week, Idaho drivers saw a rise in the state’s average price of gasoline for the first time this…

Idaho students encouraged to display skills in Aviation Art Contest

February 12, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

The contest is open now through April…

Feb. 13 webinar will focus on Idaho’s rural economy

February 12, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

The webinar will go from 11 a.m. to noon…

University of Idaho tests new ways to mine rare metals

February 11, 2024 5:43 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The future of technology and green energy could have its start at the University of Idaho. Professors and grad…

Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse releases 2023 Report

February 11, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Missing Person Clearinghouse (IMPC) released its inaugural report on missing persons for 2023.…

Plan a sober ride home after the Big Game

February 10, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

Got plans for the Big Game this weekend?…

Idaho Falls Power gives $5,000 in scholarships, accepting applications

February 10, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Applications will be accepted through April 15, 2024.…

Idaho Falls Rec Center to get new gym floor

February 9, 2024 6:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The City of Idaho Falls Rec Center Building has served in a lot of different capacities since it was built in the 1930’s, including a stint as an…

Police identify hit and run driver

February 7, 2024 2:58 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has identified and contacted the suspect driver involved in this crash.…

Idaho man among 5 Marines killed in California helicopter crash

February 9, 2024 11:45 AM Associated Press

The Marine Corps released the names Friday of the five Marines killed when their CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter went down in the mountains outside…

Traffic stop leads to discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello

February 9, 2024 2:48 PM News Team

A traffic stop on Thursday lead to the discovery of illicit drugs near…

BYU-Idaho student enrollment down

February 9, 2024 5:39 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…

Commission approves territory allocation agreements in southern Idaho

February 9, 2024 4:27 PM News Team

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved territory allocation agreements between Idaho Power and United Electric Co-op that will allow…

Man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

February 9, 2024 3:54 PM News Team

Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit investigators arrested an Ada County man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a…

Sixth grader wins Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee

February 9, 2024 5:52 PM Emma Valentine

Rigby Middle School’s Geography Bee happened Friday. It is tradition that has been around for more than 30…

Flags to be lowered to honor Capt. Benjamin Moulton

February 9, 2024 2:47 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little has ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor 27-year-old Capt. Benjamin Moulton of…

Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Boise by diners

February 2, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Boise using data from…

Portneuf Medical Center donates $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club

February 9, 2024 9:35 AM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center has commited $25,000 over the next five years to support the local Boys and Girls…

Ammon woman killed in crash

February 8, 2024 10:05 AM News Team

A 23-year-old Ammon woman was killed in a crash on Lincoln Road…

2024 ISU Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced

February 8, 2024 4:46 PM News Team

Six individuals will be inducted into the Idaho State University Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony Feb.…

Help shape the future of Bannock County

February 8, 2024 12:15 PM Kailey Galaviz

Bannock County needs your help to plan for the…

Scammers taking advantage of ACP

February 8, 2024 11:35 AM Noah Farley

“Bad actors have used the program…to deceive customers into signing up for various types of…

Setting the record straight with recycling in Ammon

February 8, 2024 11:18 AM Evan Thomason

At the Ammon City Council Meeting on Feb. 1, it was mentioned there was a little overflow problem with the recycling bins in Ammon.…

Bingham County Search and Rescue receives new underwater drone

February 8, 2024 11:22 AM Linda Larsen

Bingham County Search and Rescue received a new underwater…

Washington man indicted in Lane Clark Rest Area murder case

February 8, 2024 11:02 AM News Team

A Grand Jury in Bonneville County has indicted a man for being an accessory to murder.…

Free webinar offers tips for filing 2023 income taxes

February 8, 2024 9:27 AM News Team

Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be confusing.…

3 sentenced for $3.5 million COVID-19 Relief fraud scheme

February 7, 2024 6:24 PM News Team

The defendants’ conduct was part of larger COVID-19 fraud…

Idaho death row inmate nearing execution wants a new clemency hearing. The last one ended in a tie

February 7, 2024 3:24 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man scheduled to be executed at the end of the month is asking a federal court to put his lethal injection on hold and order a new clemency…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport seeks public input for master plan at open house

February 7, 2024 1:38 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport will release its comprehensive master plan at the Skyline Activity Center…

Super Bowl Sunday: How grocery stores are preparing for high demand

February 9, 2024 7:38 PM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Super Bowl celebration comes with a specific array of menu items fans look forward to eating during the big game.…

Work set to begin on Rexburg interchanges in March

February 7, 2024 12:31 PM Braydon Wilson

Changes will soon be coming to two overpasses on US20 in Rexburg. Idaho Transportation Department is planning to make the bridges as diverging…

Retirement may be a thing of the past – How the older generation can find success landing a job

February 7, 2024 11:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

Retirement is seemingly becoming a thing of the past as new research shows older workers’ overall contribution to the labor force is…

ISU sees increase in spring enrollment

February 7, 2024 10:29 AM News Team

Idaho State University is reporting an increase in total student…

AARP Foundation provides free tax preparation services

February 7, 2024 10:12 AM News Team

You can get free tax preparation assistance across Idaho through AARP Foundation’s Tax-Aide…

Counties where children have the best opportunity for economic mobility in Idaho

January 23, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Wealth Enhancement Group compiled a list of counties where children have the most potential for economic mobility in…

Neighbors in Downey concerned about solar farm development

February 6, 2024 7:56 PM Cole Sams

Destroy property values and take up farmland. Those are some of the concerns circulating about a potential solar farm in Bannock County. Local News…

Local News 8 investigates – 7 steps to vetting a contractor before you hire

February 4, 2024 5:50 PM Seth Ratliff

10 homeowners are out tens of thousands of dollars and a local non profit is out hundreds of thousands.
From digging through court documents and…

Luke Bryan set to perform concert in Idaho Falls Aug. 1

February 2, 2024 1:37 PM News Team

Country music fans may be excited to hear Luke Bryan will be performing a concert this summer in eastern Idaho.…

Work to begin on expanding the Canal Trail

February 3, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

The project is expected to continue through…

State requests public comments for new 2024-2027 state workforce plan

February 3, 2024 2:00 PM News Team

Public comments are being accepted until 5 p.m. on Feb.…

Soda Vine switches ownership, changes to Fixxology

February 2, 2024 11:54 AM Ashley Chilcutt

SodaVine, the retro-style soda and sweets shop, is officially closed after owner Robyn Eastin decided to…

DEQ awards nearly $270,000 to four drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 3, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

“Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial…

Officials investigate Fort Hall residential fire

February 2, 2024 10:04 AM News Team

Officials are investigating a residential fire that happened at 126 W. Agency Rd. #2 in Fort Hall…

Idaho coroner releases names of the 3 men who were killed when a Boise aircraft hangar collapsed

February 2, 2024 11:26 AM Associated Press

The names of three Idaho men killed when an airport hangar under construction in Boise collapsed were released by the Ada County Coroner on…

Loneliness around Valentine’s Day can reveal problems with alcohol

February 2, 2024 11:44 AM Noah Farley

“Let’s get proactive and try to address these things early and and circumvented and and it’s much easier to do it early…

Avalanche warnings in place for Sawtooth Mountains

February 2, 2024 11:39 AM Evan Thomason

We have some light rain showers Friday morning as it is the start as to what is to be a long wet…

Local News 8 investigates – “Some folks then will use ways of avoiding civil liability,” says Randy Neal

February 2, 2024 11:31 AM Seth Ratliff

“What we’re seeing is some folks then will use ways of avoiding civil liability…” Bonneville County prosecutor Randy Neal told Local News…

Governor Little to visit southern border

February 2, 2024 10:28 AM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little will be heading to Texas next…

IEA voices concern over legislation allowing guns in schools

February 2, 2024 10:29 AM News Team

The Idaho Education Association is calling on the Idaho Senate to reject a House-passed bill that allows teachers and staff with an enhanced…

Highest-rated Italian restaurants in Boise by diners

February 1, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in Boise based on diners’ reviews on Yelp as of January…

Bighorn sheep and elk aerial surveys planned in the Salmon Region during February

February 2, 2024 9:20 AM News Team

Wildlife biologists with Idaho Fish and Game will take to the sky across the Salmon Region during February to get a closer look at bighorn sheep and…

Local News 8 investigates – Local contractor shares his side

February 1, 2024 11:55 AM Seth Ratliff

Local News 8 is getting answers; investigating a local contractor who left jobs unfinished and then shut down his business. We’ve spoken with the…

Man killed in accident involving Sheriff’s patrol vehicle

February 1, 2024 5:52 PM News Team

An accident involving a Binghan County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation.…

Applying for college scholarships more easily

February 1, 2024 5:10 PM Noah Farley

“But there’s a lot of resources that schools have and a lot of people that have the knowledge that they’re seeking and kind of guide them the right…

Arco business owners convicted of income tax evasion

February 1, 2024 3:32 PM News Team

The Butte County District Court recently convicted the owners of an Arco, Idaho construction company of income tax evasion and theft related to money…

Bonneville Prosecuting Attorney to seek death penalty in Chris Foiles case

February 1, 2024 1:27 PM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal filed notice today of the State’s Intent to Seek the Death Penalty in the case of Chris Brandon…

“Remind them that they’re not forgotten” –Valentines for Seniors

February 1, 2024 11:52 AM Kailey Galaviz

JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…

Recent warmth tests many winter recreation areas, but ski resorts have passed the test

February 1, 2024 11:33 AM Evan Thomason

More snow is coming, and some people are thrilled because the recent warmth has been a…

Rekindle your love this Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2024 11:44 AM Kailey Galaviz

Valentine’s Day is just weeks away, and it’s never too early to start planning ways to make your significant other feel…

Attorneys for the man charged in University of Idaho stabbings seek change of venue

February 1, 2024 9:51 AM Associated Press

Attorneys for the man charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death in late 2022 are seeking a change of venue, saying he cannot…

Bill to arm some teachers passes House

February 1, 2024 11:03 AM News Team

A bill that would allow concealed carry for Idaho public school teachers passed the house…

Man sentenced for fraud related to unemployment insurance benefits

February 1, 2024 10:45 AM News Team

A 79-year-old Post Falls man was sentenced for using or trafficking in unauthorized access devices in relation to an unemployment insurance…

D251 hires new Director of Elementary Education for upcoming school year

February 1, 2024 11:52 AM News Team

Jefferson Joint School District 251 has hired a new Director of Elementary Education for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.…

Investigation into man found dead on Fort Hall Reservation underway

February 1, 2024 9:50 AM News Team

An investigation is underway after a man was found dead on the Fort Hall…

Nominations open for 2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year

February 1, 2024 9:29 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s most prestigious award for educators, CapEd Credit Union Idaho…

Kids win big at Hyde Pond Kids Ice Fishing Derby

February 1, 2024 9:28 AM News Team

More than 60 young anglers came out for the 31st Annual Kids’ Ice Fishing Derby held Jan. 27 at Hyde Pond near…

Local News 8 investigates – Eastern Idaho homeowners and local non-profit say contractor took their money and ran

January 31, 2024 11:45 AM Seth Ratliff

Homeowners out thousands and a local non-profit out hundreds of thousands of dollars. Local News 8 is getting answers; investigating a local…

Scott Cleveland challenges Rep. Mike Simpson in Republican primary

February 1, 2024 9:21 AM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson has a challenger in this year’s primary election. Scott Cleveland is running to represent Idaho’s 2nd congressional…

3 killed and 9 injured in collapse of private hangar under construction at Boise airport, officials say

January 31, 2024 10:43 PM CNN

Three people were killed and nine others were injured when a privately owned hangar under construction collapsed on airport property in Idaho’s…

Ruling moves University of Idaho closer toward controversial bid to acquire University of Phoenix

January 31, 2024 4:30 PM Associated Press

The University of Idaho said Wednesday it would move forward with its planned acquisition of the for-profit University of Phoenix for nearly $700…

U of I researcher to help update national alcohol guidelines

January 31, 2024 2:59 PM Noah Farley

“So actually, there there is quite a bit of national interest in this because our our conclusions will be used to set…

Free dental services to be provided at “Give Kids a Smile” event in Pocatello

January 31, 2024 12:12 PM News Team

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood…

2 cars hit head-on

January 31, 2024 11:50 AM News Team

A car accident at the intersection of John Adams Parkway and Hitt Road delayed traffic…

ITD works to reduce plastics in soil

January 31, 2024 11:54 AM News Team

When you think of where to reduce plastic waste, the Idaho Transportation Department may not be the place that comes to…

House bill to limit unfair chase in hunting

January 31, 2024 11:46 AM News Team

A law working through the Idaho Legislature is hoping to stop some people from getting an edge over others when it comes to…

Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate has new execution date

January 31, 2024 11:37 AM News Team

Idaho’s longest-serving death row inmate has a new execution…

Idaho House members delay bills to arm school teachers

January 31, 2024 11:43 AM News Team

House Representatives have put on hold a bill that would give school teachers a right to carry guns while at…

Appeals court upholds injunction blocking Idaho law banning transgender care for minors

January 31, 2024 11:42 AM News Team

An Idaho State ban on gender affirming care for transgender minors is being blocked once again from going into…

Man sentenced to 20 years for fentanyl, methamphetamine trafficking

January 31, 2024 11:03 AM News Team

A 31-year-old Caldwell man was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, U.S.…

Venmo will provide tax forms this year

January 31, 2024 11:51 AM Evan Thomason

One tax form we need to not forget is the one that comes from…

Ice Palace closes for season due to warm weather

January 29, 2024 3:26 PM Braydon Wilson

Due to the unseasonably warm weather, the Ice Palace announced Monday it will be closed for the rest of the season.…

Risky reservoirs: Idaho counties where aging dams pose the greatest threat

January 18, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

GetMyBoat analyzed data from the National Inventory of Dams to identify counties in Idaho with the most dams at risk of failure that could threaten…

Former high school teacher accused of rape pleads not guilty

January 31, 2024 9:32 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Jessica Lawson, former teacher at South Fremont High School, was in court for arraignment Wednesday.…

Jeremy Best’s attorney files motion to dismiss indictment over mental health claims

February 1, 2024 6:41 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The attorney for Jeremy Best has filed a motion to dismiss his indictment. Best is the father who allegedly killed his pregnant wife and…

Human trafficking rates rise in Idaho

January 30, 2024 2:57 PM Noah Farley

“Some of those are for, you know, prostitution purposes or or are runaways or people that get tied into gangs and things like…

Bighorn sheep capture effort scheduled in Salmon Region

January 30, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is working with the Idaho Wild Sheep Foundation on its third year of a research program in the Salmon Region to…

Top cruise trends for 2024

January 30, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

Smaller ships, solo trips and luxury suites take center stage this…

Pierre Lake sentenced for murder, attempted murder

January 29, 2024 10:53 AM Braydon Wilson

19-year-old Pierre Lake was sentenced Monday for the murder of Ralph Brian and attempted murder of Karen…

Police search for wanted man in Blackfoot area

January 29, 2024 2:28 PM News Team

Police are seeking your help in locating a 19-year-old man who has a felony warrant out for his…

Police identify Idaho Falls man who fell into Snake River

January 28, 2024 8:57 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police, Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a call of someone in the water near downtown Idaho…

Repairs continue on Bannock County Historical Museum

January 29, 2024 11:21 AM Cole Sams

The Bannock County Historical Museum is undergoing some major…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office practices water rescue

January 29, 2024 4:45 PM Noah Farley

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office had a diving training on Friday which prepared them for Sunday’s water recovery and rescues they might need to…