Idaho Falls Zone A snow removal Thursday
Idaho Falls snow removal crews are preparing to plow Zone A east and west streets Thursday, Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m.…
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Idaho Secretary of State launches new campaign finance reporting system
The new system, called Sunshine, is a user-friendly platform designed to bring transparency, accessibility and accountability to campaign finance in…
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Coroner identifies man who died in Inkom house fire
The incident remains under investigation by the Bannock County Sheriff’s…
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25th E closed due to down power lines
Officials ask motorists to avoid the area for the next couple hours.…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Government offices closed early Wednesday due to severe weather
All Tribal Government offices including the Solid Waste Transfer Stations will be closed the remainder of the…
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Winter has finally arrived, how does Rexburg answer the call of snow?
The City of Rexburg, much like the city of Idaho Falls, answers the call for plowing roads when two inches of snow accumulates on the ground.…
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“Chicago, the Musical” postponed due to weather
Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, the performance of “Chicago, the Musical” scheduled for Wednesday at the Frontier Center has been…
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Changes to Idaho code language proposed
Changes in terminology for words like fetus and still born could be coming to Idaho…
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Wednesday’s airport master plan open house postponed due to winter weather
With the ongoing winter storm, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport has decided out of an abundance of caution to postpone Wednesday night’s master…
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Idaho Sled Dog Challenge still a go despite low snowfall
Despite sled dog races canceling this winter from Minnesota to Oregon, the Idaho Sled Dog Challenge is still a go for later this…
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Labor’s TAA program helps laid-off workers segue to employment opportunities
Employee layoffs are common when a U.S. company offshores some of its production or is sold to an international firm that does similar work in a…
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Construction at Pocatello System Interchange halfway complete
The historic rebuild of the System Interchange in Pocatello is nearing the halfway point, and motorists will continue to see progress in the coming…
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AAA shares winter driving reminders
Winter storms are impacting many parts of Idaho this week, and AAA is sharing important safety tips for…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities closing early due to winter weather
With the ongoing winter storm, the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department will be closing all facilities on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6…
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When do city plows hit the streets? Idaho Falls Public Works has the answers
How soon do plows hit the streets after a snow event is declared in Idaho Falls? Idaho Falls Public Works says shortly after the event is declared.…
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Police search for missing person
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate a missing…
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Commission approves northern Idaho water utility’s application to increase rates
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Kootenai Heights Water System to increase the rates it charges to provide…
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Name change approved for Holt Arena
On Tuesday, the Idaho State Board of Education approved a name change for Holt Arena.…
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Future site of station #3 in Franklin announced
The Franklin County Fire District announced the future site of station #3 in Franklin.…
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How to avoid problems with your snow blower this season
Snow blowers are a more efficient alternative than shoveling to clear snow from sidewalks and driveways. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easier,…
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Most common restaurant cuisines in Boise
Stacker compiled a list of the most common restaurant cuisines in Boise using data from…
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Third snowplow strike of the season
As more snow is on the way, the Idaho Transportation Department wants to remind us to slow down and pay attention to snowplows on the…
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Local street operations prepare for storms
According to National Weather Service forecasts, east Idaho is expected to see several inches of snow accompanied by high winds over the next few…
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2024 Labor market webinar series starts Tuesday
The webinar starts at 11 a.m. and ends at noon…
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1 hospitalized after rollover crash
Police are investigating an injury crash that occurred at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at N 100 E just south of E 200 N, in Jerome…
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Johnny Sack Cabin selected to receive preservation award
Idaho Heritage Trust selected the Johnny Sack Cabin and Waterwheel to receive the second annual Frederick Walters Award for Excellence in Historic…
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Fall River Electric named to Idaho Private 100 for fourth consecutive year
Fall River Electric Cooperative has been named for the fourth year in a row to the Top 100 privately owned companies headquartered in…
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No injuries after house fire on Homer Avenue
The estimated damages are unknown at this time.…
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Name change proposed for Holt Arena
The Idaho State Board of Education is meeting Tuesday to discuss a possible name change for Holt…
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Autism becoming a social media “trend”
A ‘trend’ with people self-diagnosing autism has been swirling around social media…
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Schools plan early release schedule Tuesday
Local schools plan for an early release schedule…
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Police search for suspect impersonating police officer
Recently, there have been reports of a subject impersonating a police officer and making traffic stops within the Pocatello and Chubbuck…
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Idaho pump prices fall another 6 cents, now just 4 cents higher than US average
Idaho drivers will feel the chill with freezing temperatures and snow predicted throughout the week, but they are also warming up to falling gas…
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Idaho governor sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities
Governor Brad Little will deliver his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address in the Idaho House Chambers at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, Jan.…
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Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Jan. 15
There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this…
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Ground survey of bighorn sheep in Unit 26 suggests population is stable
Fish and Game staff recently completed a ground survey of bighorn sheep along Big Creek in Unit…
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Hyde Pond Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby set for Jan. 27
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some…
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Learn about AmeriCorps with Serve Idaho
Organizations interested in attending the information session can register in…
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The Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2023
From a 40-pound lake monster in Hayden Lake to a 75-year-old record vindicated by passionate bass fishing sleuths, big fish stories covered all…
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How drunk driving forever changed Debbie Crawley’s life
It was a happy day at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center as caregivers reunited with their former patient — Debbie Crawley.…
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The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight…
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Lawmakers ask for new education grant
Education will be a hot topic in the upcoming Idaho Legislative…
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Teton County Sheriff’s Office makes felony drug trafficking arrest
All three arrestees were transported to the Jefferson County Jail to await…
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“Ski for Free Day” at Mink Creek Nordic Center Jan. 6
The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day Saturday, Jan. 6,…
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Semi truck hits ITD truck and almost hits crew members
“We’re seeing generally fewer people being aware of what they’re doing on the…
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Fatality crash on State Highway 75
A 68-year-old Hailey man succumbed to his injuries on scene.…
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Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Boise
Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Boise using data from…
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Idaho’s 2023 population growth outpaces the nation
Idaho’s population growth in 2023 was over double the national average of 0.5%.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial pushed back
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial, which was set for April, is now vacated.…
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Highland staff enjoys surprise faculty lounge update
Highland High School faculty and staff returned from the winter break to one more holiday surprise: an updated faculty lounge, all courtesy of school…
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Recreational grant application seeks new snowmobile in Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement in Ashton/Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is submitting a grant application to…
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Investigation underway after fire at Ririe Fire Station
The Central Fire District is picking up the pieces after its Ririe Fire Station caught fire Wednesday…
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Car burglaries in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department says two females have been identified after ring doorbell videos of car burglaries circulated throughout the…
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Idaho’s ‘Clean Slate Act’ goes into effect
Several new laws are in effect in Idaho this…
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Baby boy is first baby born at Portneuf in 2024
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) announced Ethan Lewis Sutton as the 2024 New Year’s…
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Deceased identified in train vs. semi fatality collision
On Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at approximately 2:32 p.m., the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office responded to a train versus semi-truck collision at the…
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Firth Fire Department still recovering from station fire 2 years ago
The recent fire burning an auxiliary building at the Ririe Fire Station, reminds us of a similar situation that happened nearly two years ago at the…
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New federal court lawyer representative appointed
The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho announced the appointment of Sam Angell as the newest of the Court’s…
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Trees wanted for Ammon Christmas Tree Bonfire
Live, undecorated Christmas trees are needed in Ammon Dec. 26 to Jan.…
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Pocatello to host reception for council member
Pocatello City Councilman Scott Marchand is…
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Little says Idaho LAUNCH applications blew past expectations
Governor Brad Little will announce the total number of Idaho LAUNCH applications and highlight the successful program in Sugar…
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PCSD 25 announces restructured roles for finance and maintenance departments
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announce a series of changes in leadership roles within its finance and maintenance…
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Help shape the future of Bannock County
People are moving to Idaho, and Bannock County is starting to feel the impacts of that…
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Idaho man arrested after flying stolen plane from North Las Vegas into California
An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from the North Las Vegas airport, flying it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants 2,000th wish
Make-A-Wish Idaho fulfilled 13-year-old Holman’s wish to go to…
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Mountain View Hospital welcomes first baby of 2024
Mountain View Hospital announced Thomas Pettibone was its first baby born in the New Year.…
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EIRMC announces first baby of 2024
Baby Jade was born on Jan. 1 at 3:45 a.m., making her Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s official “New Year’s Baby.”…
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Idaho among several states that received nonspecific state Capitol bomb threats
Idaho’s State Capitol is getting back to normal after being evacuated Wednesday…
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Jeremy Best pleads not guilty to murder charges
Murder suspect Jeremy Best appeared in court Wednesday through Zoom looking more coherent and attentive than at his first appearance in…
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Shelley seeks input as it plans for future
The City of Shelley needs the help of its residents as it seeks to plan its future.…
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Firefighters respond to blaze at fire station
Firefighters are responding to a blaze in…
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Recap of holiday weekend DUI arrests
Keeping you safe. That was the goal for local law enforcement over the…
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Blackfoot plans intersection closure Thursday
Officials say to plan alternate routes as the closure is planned for the whole…
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League of Women Voters of Pocatello holding Legislative forum
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello (LWVP) is sponsoring “2024 Idaho Legislature Preview,” a virtual forum to be held Jan.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo needs volunteers
“If we were up near 100, we’d be…
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New and shorter FAFSA is now open
A new and shorter Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open and ready for families to begin filling it out, but you have less time…
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Miss America teaches local girls about Nuclear Engineering
Miss America is in Idaho Falls teaching young women about STEM and the field of Nuclear…
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Prescribed pile burning scheduled for winter months
The Pocatello Fire Department will conduct prescribed pile burning operations at multiple sites in early…
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More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January, officials say
More than one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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1 hospitalized after crash in Bannock County
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State…
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Metros where renters are the most overextended in Idaho
Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in…
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Police warn against phone scam
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Police say to be aware that there is a current phone scam going around. They say residents are being contacted via…
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Hamlet Homes reunites U.S. Marines with their family for Christmas
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two of our hometown marines, Kiano Kishiyama and his wife Emili Kishiyama, who are serving in San Diego got…
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Ski Resorts surviving with deficit of snowpack
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is one of the resorts having to deal with less snow than what they usually…
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Judge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s broad abortion ban to move forward
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press An Idaho judge on Friday denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to…
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Portneuf Oncologist receives the Tom Beck Award from the Idaho Society of Clinical Oncology
POCATELLO, Idaho — Michael Francisco, MD, medical oncologist, received the Tom Beck Award from the Idaho Society of Clinical Oncology (ISCO) in…
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Idaho house where 4 students were killed was razed. Here’s what happened to other homes linked to notorious killings
The University of Idaho on Thursday demolished the off-campus home where four students were fatally stabbed last year — the latest instance in…
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Snowpack is lacking with no major additions of snowfall
The snowfall has been lackluster to start off the winter season across Idaho for most of the…
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Two lucky lottery numbers announced for Idaho’s $1,000,000 Raffle
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle. The winning numbers are 106522 and 091588. The…
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New behavioral health plan coming to Idaho
“We think this is a really big step towards finding a…
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“Something stinks” in Idaho Falls – How the meat packing plant is responding
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The people of Idaho Falls agree, “something stinks.” The discussion continues in a wave of online questions surrounding…
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Board of Education to name next ISU president
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a special Board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time to consider a contract and…
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Judge orders release of Tylee Ryan’s body to family members
Judge Steven W. Boyce has ordered the remains of Tylee Ryan to be turned over to her…
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Police seek help with homicide investigation
As part of an ongoing homicide investigation, Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies need your help gathering information about a…
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Portneuf Health restores patient portal after cybersecurity incident
Portneuf Health has restored access to its patient portal, MyChart.…
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Settlement reached in D91 elections case
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday a settlement agreement has been finalized with two employees from Idaho Falls…
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New Idaho State University president announced
The Idaho State Board of Education named Robert W. Wagner as the 14th president of Idaho State University during a special meeting on…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for assault with a machete
A 30-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced to 51 and a half months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney…
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Why officers are coming to Idaho amid a nation wide police shortage
Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, Local News 8 is digging into why Idaho is in a better position than many other…
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