Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for US House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District.
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Secretary of State explains 2024 primary election technical issues
Secretary of State Phil McGrane said there may have been a delay in pulling some of the results, but now all the results are showing.
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Tentative agreement reached between D91 and Idaho Falls Education Association
A tentative agreement has been reached between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education Association.
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1 arrested after big police response in Pocatello
A big police response in Pocatello happened Tuesday night.
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Search warrant results in drug arrests
A stand-off happened in Idaho Falls.
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A tale of 2 counties this primary election day
It’s a tale of two counties this primary election day; one with brisk voter turnout, and one with a slower voter pace.
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Caught on camera – alleged “sign snatcher” arrested
“Sign snatchers” are a common complaint to local law enforcement every election cycle.
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I-15 and US-20 interchange update
“We look at air quality, water quality, noise, visual concerns, demographic concerns and many more.”
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex to open for 2024 season May 25
One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this weekend.
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87% of Idahoans wear their seat belt
According to the Idaho Office of Highway Safety’s (OHS) 2023 observational seatbelt survey, 87% of Idahoans wear their seat belt.
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Chad Daybell’s children testify in his defense
Testimony will continue in the Chad Daybell Trial on Tuesday morning.
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Republican Infighting reaches a fever pitch – Idaho GOP Primary a battle over ideology
Tomorrow republican voters head to the polls in what’s been dubbed “the battle for the soul of Idaho’s GOP”. Primary elections decide what candidates represent the republican party in November elections. This year is different, it’s not just choosing what candidate is most qualified it’s a battle over ideology.
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Crews stop gas leak in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to a gas leak on the 100 block of Haven Lane in Idaho Falls.
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6 crash victims identified after pickup crashes into passenger van
US 20 is closed near the I-15 interchange because of a serious accident that sent 9 people to the hospital.
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Idaho gas prices down 5 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.12/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.19/g, a difference of $1.07/g.
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Bingham County Sheriff’s Office releases name of drowning victim
With permission from the family, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the drowning victim from last week.
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DEQ seeks comment on draft reuse permit renewal for Idaho Supreme Potatoes
The facility is seeking to renew the current reuse permit for five years.
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ISU welcomes historic NASA DC-8 aircraft to enhance aircraft maintenance education
The world’s first and largest flying science laboratory will now have a home at Idaho State University.
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Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case
Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on Thursday.
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Severe winds cancel Idaho Falls circus
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour forced the Cirque Ma’Ceo equestrian circus to cancel Friday’s Idaho Falls performance. Inside the big top, strong gusts created a low rumbling noise. Rattling metal filled the treble range. “It’s pretty scary to be in here,” owner Olissio Zoppe admitted. “I’m being extremely
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Idaho sees uptick in physical gold and precious metal scams
Idahoans are encouraged to be vigilant and to look for the following red flags pertaining to these scams.
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Body of missing Utah woman found inside car submerged in Idaho reservoir
Police believe they found the remains of a missing Utah woman who disappeared in April.
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Construction continues on I-15 at Inkom
The Idaho Transportation Department is continuing work on the Interstate roadway and bridges from the south Inkom interchange to the Portneuf interchange.
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Power County Jail walkaway turns herself in
A walkaway is back in custody after turning herself in.
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Input needed for Pocatello Historic Preservation Plan update
Pocatello residents are invited to participate in an online survey to update the City’s Historic Preservation Plan.
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Early voting ends May 17, absentee ballots must be returned by May 21
Election Day polling locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on May 21.
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BLM fuelwood permits for southwest Idaho available online
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has begun selling this year’s personal use fuelwood cutting permits both online and in-person.
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Fatal crash east of Heyburn on I-84
Police are investigating a fatality crash that occurred at 12:22 p.m. on Thursday on westbound Interstate 84 at milepost 213, east of Heyburn.
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Idaho’s April unemployment rate remains at 3.3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.3% in April, unchanged since September 2023.
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Gov. Little presents $42 million check to Idaho Falls School District
Governor Brad Little visited several schools across East Idaho Thursday to present funds for school facility improvements.
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Authorities search for man in river
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said several units, Search and Rescue and Air Rescue are actively looking for an adult man.
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Reed’s Dairy historic family milk barn demolished after fire
It has been almost four months since the Reed’s Dairy production facility on the west side of Idaho Falls caught fire. Crews spent Thursday morning tearing it down.
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Blackfoot breaks ground on new animal shelter
Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the project.
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Jury finds man guilty of lewd conduct with child under 16
A Bonneville County jury found a 44-year old man guilty of lewd conduct with a child under 16.
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Dylan Rounds murder suspect pleads guilty
The man accused of killing 19-year-old Dylan Rounds two years ago pleaded guilty in a Utah court.
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Skylar Meade pleads guilty to escape charges
Skylar Meade, the man who planned and executed a violent prison break while getting treatment at a Boise hospital in March, was in court Wednesday.
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Autopsy results released after Bonneville County Jail inmate found dead
Autopsy results have been released after deputies found a Bonneville County Jail inmate dead on Feb. 13.
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Ground breaks for upcoming Idaho Falls adolescent mental health center
“Having a facility like this where there it can be closer to their family and participate in the treatment process is a really important thing.”
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Dutch Bros to host annual ALS fundraiser Friday
Dutch Bros is holding its annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser Friday, May 17 to support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis.
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New details released after police standoff in Custer County
New details have been released about the suspect who caused a police standoff in Custer County over the weekend.
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Teton County Sheriff’s deputy charged with indecent exposure changes his plea to guilty and is sentenced
Troy Lester Dameron pleaded “guilty” and was sentenced today at the Jefferson County Courthouse.
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Multiple agencies conduct aviation accident training at Ririe Reservoir
Wildfire season is upon us, and the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is getting ready for any incident that may befall them during the event of a wildfire. Wednesday, the National forest will be conducting two different exercises in the Eastern Idaho.
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What is a Precinct Committee Officer? We find out
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This election cycle, one obscure community-based position is getting more attention than ever before. You’ve probably seen several campaign signs around eastern Idaho for the position precinct committee officer. The only issue is, not many people actually know what a precinct committee officer is or what they do. So what is
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NASA donates DC-8 jet to Idaho State University
ISU’s Aircraft Maintenance students will soon have a major learning tool land right in their backyard.
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Be ‘Bear Aware’ when you head to the backcountry
Here in Idaho we are no strangers to bears. As Eastern Idaho is home to both Grizzly Bears and Black bears. With that in mind multiple wildlife management agencies are reminding us to take those extra steps to be safe when we go into Bear Country.
Continue Reading Bannock County Commissioner candidates for District 3 answer questions for Local News 8
Local News 8 sat down to talk to the candidates running for Bannock County commissioner. Ken Bullock and John Crowder are running for the Republican nominee. David Archuleta and Tamara Code are running for the Democratic nominee.
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Looking out for bad tires, ITD to install semi-truck tire screening systems across the state
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI)—The Idaho Transportation Department will soon install a system to check truck tires at Port of Entry around the state. ITD says the Tire Anomaly and Classifications (TAC) Systems are installed in the road and screen semitruck tires for anomalies and damage. Port employees can use the TAC data to notify truck drivers
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Jefferson County looking to increase rates at landfills
“That has to be adjusted if we’re going to be taking out-of-county waste.”
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Students relive Idaho history with Rendezvous Roundup
Hundreds of 4th graders in Idaho Falls School District 91 are experiencing Idaho history first hand this week. The annual Rendezvous Roundup is taking place Tuesday, May 14 through Thursday, May 16 at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds just south of Sandy Downs.
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Home invasion suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge
The man facing murder charges for breaking into an Idaho Falls home and shooting the homeowner appeared in court Monday.
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Fundraising completed, What is next for the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts
Fundraising efforts for the $6.4 million renovation of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts have been successfully completed, according to the Idaho Falls Civic Foundation.
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Fuelwood permit sales begin May 15
The 2024 fuelwood season on the Sawtooth National Forest begins May 15 with the sale of fuelwood permits.
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Water line project to commence on a section of First Street
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will soon begin a project to replace existing water service lines on a section of First Street.
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Twin Falls man arrested for sexual exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force arrested 21-old Dylan Ray on Tuesday for 15 counts of sexual exploitation of a child.
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Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Saturday
The nation’s biggest food drive is this Saturday, May 11.
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Bonneville County Prosecutor files human trafficking charges
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2024.
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Flowers to keep away from pets this Mother’s Day
“They still can have gastrointestinal upset and illness when ingesting lilies of any form.”
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 21
Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.
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Portneuf Greenway granted easement for new trail
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced this week construction of the first stage of the Connecting Communities Path has begun.
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Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend
Idaho Falls firefighters will be at the intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street on Friday and Saturday.
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Recipients of 2024 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” announced
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has chosen five awardees for the 2024 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship.”
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Improvements start late May on SH-33 near Victor
Construction is anticipated to start on May 20.
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U of I honors Idaho’s first bachelor’s of cybersecurity graduates
University of Idaho’s College of Engineering will recognize the state’s first undergraduate class of cybersecurity professionals as they head off to positions in Idaho and nationwide.
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Bank robber sentenced to 13 years for robbing American Falls Bank
A 50-year-old was sentenced to 13 years in federal prison for the Sept. 1, 2023 robbery of the Bank of Commerce in American Falls.
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Absentee ballot request deadline for primary election is Friday
The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for the May 21 Primary Election is Friday, May 10.
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Wages increase in Ada County, Labor puts on hiring event
The average covered wage for all industries in Ada County has grown by 25% since 2019, according to Labor Economist Jan Roeser.
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Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back
It’s time to start seeding our gardens.
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BLM urges visitors to recreate responsibly and encourages public to report illegal dumping
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) reminds the public to dispose of these items responsibly because dumping on public lands is costly and affects everyone by degrading the landscape and natural resources.
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2 Idaho students named 2024 US Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholars Thursday.
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New Idaho Falls water tower gets rocky start
The structure of Idaho Falls’ new water tower could be completed by the end of this summer, according to Water Superintendent David Richards. But, the tower will by no means be functional due to delays.
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Super Thursday Candidate Forum May 9
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber wants to help us get to know our local candidates running for officer later this month with a Super Thursday Candidate Forum.
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Bus stop arm violations increase
“In Idaho, you have to have more than three lanes in order for opposing traffic to not stop for a school bus.”
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Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday afternoon.
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Reptile Expo coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds this weekend
Beast Pets Marketplace of the Rocky Mountains Reptile Expo is coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds May 11th and May 12th.
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Free Shred Day in Ammon
If you were doing some spring cleaning this year, odds are you may have found a lot of old documents with sensitive information you may not want to throw away.
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Passport fairs coming to eastern Idaho
Idaho lawmakers are gearing up to host seven passport fairs around the Gem state.
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Local scout leader on board with “Scouting America” name change
Local scouting chapters are reacting to the Boy Scouts of America name change.
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Retired pro wrestler who ran twice for Congress pleads not guilty in Chris Tapp murder case
A retired professional wrestler and former congressional candidate in Nevada and Texas has pleaded not guilty to a murder charge in the death of Christopher Tapp last year at a Las Vegas Strip hotel.
Continue Reading Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies
Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder trial.
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CTEC cuts ribbon on new greenhouse
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has a new greenhouse.
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Executive pleads guilty to conspiring to monopolize, rig bids and allocate territories for wildfire services
The former owner of contractor companies that provided fuel truck services to the U.S. Forest Service’s wildfire fighters pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiring to monopolize, rigging bids and allocating territories in violation of Sections 1 and 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act.
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Motel 6 offers Garfield-themed rooms
Looks like the cat’s out of the bag.
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No hate crime charges filed against man who yelled racist slurs at Utah women’s basketball team
A northern Idaho prosecutor won’t bring hate crime charges against an 18-year-old accused of shouting a racist slur at members of the Utah women’s basketball team during the NCAA Tournament.
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Third graders learn about Idaho’s agriculture industry
More than 40 high school students in Rigby’s Future Farmers Association are helping third graders understand where their food comes from and how it is prepared.
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Police look for car battery theft suspect
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a theft.
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Bannock County repairing, adding guardrails on high-traffic roads
Bannock County is taking steps to enhance road safety this summer.
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Idahoans have 1 year to get Star Card or other REAL ID
You have one year to get a a Star Card or other REAL ID.
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Deepfake call targets Idaho senator and other state officials
“They’re just trying to intervene in our election process.”
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Ground breaks for new Rigby High School Career Technical Education Center
After a grant allowed Jefferson School District 251 to build a Career Technical Education outside of Rigby High School, the process of getting the ground ready for a groundbreaking was underway.
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Rigby High School students build pizza oven to help others
Some Rigby High School students were looking for a way to give back to their community.
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Detection dogs get time to shine during Idaho K9 training conference
Handlers and their partners who specialize in drug detection had their time to shine in Rexburg on day two of the Idaho K9 training conference.
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Arizona man sentenced to 10.5 years for trafficking fentanyl in Pocatello
A 58-year-old Arizona man was sentenced to 126 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl.
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Idaho’s 2023 average hourly wage increased 8.3% from 2022
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations was $26.75 per hour in 2023.
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Learning to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
“With seven out of every ten counterfeit pills containing that lethal dose…it’s really dangerous.”
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7 dogs abandoned outside Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue – Only 6 make it
One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter volunteers.
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Historic Brady Chapel to undergo Phase I Preservation and Restoration Work
The historic James H. Brady Memorial Chapel will undergo preservation and restoration work this spring.
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Counties with the highest rates of high blood pressure in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest rates of high blood pressure in Idaho using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Closed burning season begins May 10
Idaho Burn Permits are required annually between May 10 and Oct. 20.
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 18: Alex Cox’s widow testifies about religious beliefs
Day 18 of testimony the Chad Daybell continues at the Ada County Courthouse.
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One way to appreciate teachers: These schools provide their day care
When Christina Zimmerman returned to teaching last year after maternity leave, she grappled with postpartum depression that she says could have led to quitting her job.
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