Mountain Home leaders clarify details on Qatar Emiri Air Force training facility
Mountain Home city officials held a press conference Tuesday to address questions about last week’s announcement of a new Qatar Emiri Air Force…
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Healing Garden opens at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center
Thanks to generous donations, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has built a new and unique feature, the Healing Garden, outside the main…
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Idaho legislator answers questions about transgender athlete case going to Supreme Court
The ruling on the case could set precedent for other states concerning transgender athletes in Women’s sports, and Idaho Attorney General Raul…
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Pocatello to celebrate reopening of its recycling facility
Residents in Pocatello are invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony of the city’s newly renovated Recycling Services Facility. The event will take…
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The Human Bean coffee drive-thru in Chubbuck donating 100% of fundraising proceeds to Pocatello Free Clinic
The Human Bean in Chubbuck is inviting coffee-lovers to “drink pink” on Friday, October 17, for their annual Coffee for a Cure breast cancer giveback…
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‘It’s a Need, Not a Luxury’: South Fremont High seeks long-awaited auditorium
“This is something that we need to happen for our students. Some people think it’s just going to be more luxurious and more comfortable for us, but…
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American Falls Police Department urges public for help on runaway juvenile
The American Falls Police Department is urging the public to help locate a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Leland Hawke of American Falls.
Hawke was…
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Cold weather’s coming for your tires! What you need to know to keep them from losing pressure
Don’t get caught with a low tire because of the cold. Here’s what you’ll be able to do. to avoid it.…
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Judge Finds Probable Cause: Island Park Voter Fraud Case advances, preliminary hearings for other defendants set for late October
A voter fraud case against Chad Vanderbeek will proceed after a judge ruled today that the prosecution met the burden of proof for probable…
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Your Health Idaho’s Open Enrollment begins: Insurance premiums set to double for 117,000 as tax credits near expiration
Today, Idaho became the first state in the nation to open Enrollment for 2026 health insurance, but the period is marked by uncertainty due to the…
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Early voting begins today for November Local Elections
“Early voting is now underway in many Idaho counties ahead of the November 4 local elections. Whether you vote early, absentee, or on Election Day,…
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Pocatello’s “Garden to Give” supplementing Eastern Idaho food bank during government shutdown
The Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” is back again this year and helping a local food bank provide extra produce during the government…
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Idaho Storytellers Summit unites local authors and writers
Writers of all ages came to learn, connect, and share at Rigby High School on Saturday, October 11th. Many of the authors at the Idaho Storytellers…
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Located Safe: Missing endangered adult found and reunited with family
The Pocatello Police Department is urgently asking the public for help in locating Ernie McGill Jr., an endangered missing man visiting the…
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Montpelier Gas Leak: Evacuations lifted, hazard mitigated
Evacuations have been lifted in Bear Lake County, hours after emergency crews rushed to the scene of a gas leak in Montpelier this afternoon.
Bear…
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho Launches “Foster the Arts” Program
“Foster families play such a vital role in our community,” said Amy Thompson, Development Director at TAM and former foster parent. Thompson’s…
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Local artists share work and advice for aspiring artists
“Just start,” Winchester said. “You don’t have to have an incredible talent to paint. You just have to have a desire to paint. The more you paint,…
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues 32 years later
There was the thought that Stephanie may have been lost or possibly injured. It is very unlikely that Stephanie disappeared voluntarily or ran away…
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Roberts unveils $2M wastewater collection upgrade, securing system for 50 years
The new system replaces the degraded pipes and lift station originally built in the 1960s. Thanks to funding from STAG (State and Tribal Assistance…
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Qatar to build new facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has signed a Letter of Acceptance to establish a Qatari Amiri Air Force facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in…
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Idaho’s Top School Librarian hosting writing conference in eastern Idaho this weekend
Heidi Robbins, librarian for Rigby High School, has spent the last three years working tirelessly to apply for and receive numerous grants to…
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Motorcyclist Dies Weeks After Crash Near Swan Valley
All lanes of U.S. Highway 26 west of Swan Valley are currently completely shut down following a serious motorcycle crash near the Snake River…
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Meet the man who salvages roadkill off of busy Highway 55
It’s that time of year to be on the lookout for wildlife crossing the highway as animals migrate from higher elevations into the valleys. So, what…
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Preliminary hearing for Rexburg man charged with child sexual abuse pushed back
The victim told the detectives that after the molestation, Jason said they had to wash their hands because they were “dirty.” Fleming and the victim…
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Rigby High’s Laron Johnson named 2026 Idaho Teacher of the Year
Thursday morning, Rigby High School teacher Laron Johnson received the surprise many educators only dream of: he was named the 2026 Idaho Teacher of…
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IDOC confirms authenticity of leaked Bryan Kohberger prison video, no charges filed
The Idaho Department of Correction has confirmed the authenticity of a video leaked on social media earlier this year, which appeared to show…
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Great harvest, tight wallets: Why Idaho farmers are still struggling
ccording to a USDA report released last month, the total value of agricultural production in Idaho in 2024 was $12.6 billion, a 3% increase from the…
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Man life-flighted after head-on truck collision near Swan Valley
A 37-year-old man is fighting for his life following a horrific head-on collision between a propane truck and a passenger car this afternoon in Swan…
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Local Scouts to host “Scouting for Food” drive to fill area food banks
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Heads up, Southeast Idaho, get ready to help your neighbors. Beginning next weekend, the Mountain District of the Grand…
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Idaho Fish and Game seeks tips: Poached deer carcass found wasted in Southeast Idaho
Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information regarding a white-tailed deer buck that was illegally shot and left to waste in Game Management Unit 68A…
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Local WIC offices told to operate as normal despite federal funding risk
National WIC program funding concerns not impacting local WIC offices, yet.…
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Family Services Alliance provides help for domestic violence victims in Southeast Idaho
According to a study conducted by the World Population Review, 62 percent of women and 27 percent of men have experienced domestic violence in their…
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Idaho Falls man killed in accident on US 26 involving a cow
An Idaho Falls man was killed Monday morning in an accident involving a cow and two vehicles.…
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US-26 reopens after serious crash halts traffic near Swan Valley
The Idaho Transportation Department is responding to a serious crash on U.S. 26 that has closed both lanes of traffic near milepost 365, near Granite…
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Yellowstone Bear World hosts Hibernation Hoedown before season ends
The bears have been bringing joy to visitors for another year, and it’s almost time for them to take a long winter’s…
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Pocatello launches new mobile app for city services and reporting
“We’re proud to offer a more modern, user-friendly platform that helps residents quickly report concerns and access City services,” said Mayor…
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“More people, less food” Demand soars amid donation drop, government shutdown concern
The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is grappling with a seasonal spike in food insecurity, compounded by the ongoing government shutdown, while…
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Idaho Secretary of State’s VoteIdaho.gov wins national award for digital innovation
“Our goal with the redesign of VoteIdaho.gov was simple – to make voting information engaging, accessible, and easy to consume for all Idahoans,”…
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Optimist Skate Park closing Oct. 9-10 for final construction
Optimist Skate Park is scheduled for a temporary, two-day closure next week as the City of Pocatello completes the final steps of construction and…
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Lost hiker found in chance encounter with mountain bikers after three days in Idaho backcountry
The disappearance of an Idaho woman ended with an unexpected rescue after she spent three days lost in the remote mountains of central Idaho.…
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59-year-old passenger hospitalized after crash near McCammon
A 59-year-old man from China has been hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash east of McCammon on Thursday night. The injured man, a passenger in a…
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Idaho Supreme Court to hold traveling session in Bingham County and Pocatello Oct. 8-9
“Bringing the Court into Idaho’s communities helps ensure that justice remains open and accessible to the people we serve,” said Chief…
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Putting kids first: new coalition helping families afford child care in Southeast Idaho
“If you have an infant, you want to put them in childcare, that’s equal to a semester’s tuition at Idaho State University,” said Jeff Hough, chair of…
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Teton County registered sex offender charged with multiple child exploitation felonies following tip from hospital staff
A registered sex offender out of Teton County is now facing up to 87 years in prison after hospital staff reported him for possession of child…
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Idaho Fish and Game urges vigilance after bear attack injures hiker in Fremont County
Idaho Fish and Game is issuing an important safety warning to all outdoor enthusiasts after a lone hiker was injured in a bear attack near Squirrel…
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Federal Government shutdown impact hits Southeast Idaho
As the federal government faces a shutdown, federal workers in Southeastern Idaho are bracing for the prospect of furloughs and temporary layoffs,…
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Gov. Little appoints Pete Koehler to Idaho State Board of Education
“I am honored to join the Idaho State Board of Education and to continue serving the people of our state. Education has shaped both my military and…
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Portneuf Medical Center kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with free drive-thru breakfast
Portneuf Medical Center hosted its 26th annual ‘Brake for Breakfast’ event on Wednesday to raise awareness for breast cancer and spread resources for…
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ITD’s popular “Name a Snowplow” Contest returns
In preparation for winter, the Idaho Transportation Department is excitedly bringing back its popular “Name a Snowplow’ contest, inviting students…
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Richfield woman dies in head-on crash on US-93 in Jerome County
A 46-year-old woman from Richfield was killed Tuesday night in a two-vehicle crash on US Highway 93 in Jerome County.
The fatal head-on collision…
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Poaching problems: The challenge of solving poaching cases in the mountain west
While Autumn means hunting season is in full swing, the issue of poaching affects wildlife worldwide, even in Idaho and Wyoming. A recent report by…
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Bannock County extends Burn Ban through October 15
Bannock County has extended its burn ban until October 15, 2025, citing persistent hazardous fire conditions. The ban is comprehensive, applying to…
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From pumpkins to tomatoes: Chubbuck gardener grows record-breaking produce
Local gardener, Cliff Warren, recently set a new state record for largest tomato with a whopping 3.57-pound fruit; the tomato went through a rigorous…
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BLM approves natural gas pipeline relocation near American Falls
The Bureau of Land Management has approved a project to relocate and bury a natural gas pipeline near American Falls in southeast Idaho’s Power…
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Idaho Regulators approve Intermountain Gas rate adjustment: Residential bills down, commercial bills up
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved an application from Intermountain Gas that will decrease the rates for some customers and increase…
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Flags lowered statewide to honor fallen Idaho wildland firefighter Isabella Oscarson
“Idahoans are grieving the loss of Isabella Oscarson, a promising young woman whose life was cut far too short while serving the people of Idaho as a…
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Butte Co. Sheriff investigating high school student confrontation involving firearm
nvestigators have determined the incident originated at a local high school on Thursday, September 25, and escalated after school hours at a city…
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Jay Hildebrandt shares thoughts on President Nelson’s passing
“I was sad when I heard President Nelson died,” Hildebrandt said. “But I’d have to admit, I wasn’t devastated because I knew that he had fought a…
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“I Don’t See Them Backing Down”: Representative Fulcher details shutdown holdups to Local News 8
The United States government is bracing for a potential shutdown as a critical funding deadline looms at the end of tomorrow, with Congress…
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Idaho Walk Bike Alliance encourages Pocatellans to ditch their cars this week
The Idaho Walk Bike Alliance (IWBA) has partnered with national pedestrian-advocacy organization America Walks to bring a ‘Week Without Driving’ to…
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AG Labrador asks Supreme Court to reject attempt to dismiss Idaho’s Women’s Sports Act case
“After five years, Idaho’s law protecting women’s sports has finally reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Now, the ACLU wants to drop the case because…
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Boat Capsizes in Palisades Reservior Saturday, prompts water safety reminder
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urging all water enthusiasts to wear their life jackets while on the water following a water rescue on the…
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Global faith leader and medical trailblazer Russell M. Nelson dies at age 101
Communities worldwide are mourning the passing of Russell M. Nelson, the 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and a…
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Potato harvest is on: Drivers urged to be cautious of farm equipment
It’s officially spud harvest season, and drivers are being reminded to be cautious on the…
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“He was my boyfriend”: Ellen DeGeneres honors Tayt Andersen after his passing
Ellen DeGeneres is mourning the loss of a beloved guest from her former talk show. Tayt Andersen, who appeared on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres…
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Foster care nonprofit gets major community support for Blackfoot upgrades
The Idaho Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (IDFAPA) recently received an $80,000 donation from AgWest Farm Credit to support renovations to the…
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Melaleuca employees take time to clean up Idaho Falls Riverwalk
A number of employees at Melaleuca got off work early Thursday to help with their third annual Snake River cleanup. Their goal is to provide walkers…
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Meat-ing the need: Local donors fill Power County Senior Center freezers
The Power County Senior Center has full freezers thanks to a 1,200-pound donation of meat from local…
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Helicopters to apply herbicide to control invasive weeds in Bear Lake Plateau in October
Helicopters will be applying herbicide in portions of the Bear Lake Plateau to control invasive grasses, like cheatgrass in October 2025.…
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“A safe ride every time” Child Passenger Safety week reminds parents to check car seats
It’s child passenger safety week, a time to make sure our young ones are getting to point A to point B…
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Rumor of gun near Skyline High traced to Emotion Bowl prank; No real threat found
Idaho Falls Police tell school administrators the rumor of a gun being seen at Skyline High on Wednesday was possibly a prank. No real threat was…
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Three decades later, Lava Hot Springs remembers the terrors of Ligertown
On September 20, 1995, just before sunset, the town’s tranquility was shattered by a single, sharp rifle crack. Lava Hot Springs was about to…
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Governor Little selects new representative for District 35A following Andrus’s departure
Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Michael Veile to the District 35 House Seat A, vacated by Kevin…
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Air Idaho Rescue celebrates 35th anniversary
The team has transported thousands of patients across the region — from trauma cases to critical medical…
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School Cancelled for Some D91 Schools
The following is a press release from Idaho Falls School District 91 IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — School will be cancelled at Skyline High School,…
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Traffic barriers created on Anderson Street near railroad tracks
Construction crews have added new concrete barriers around the railroad crossing on Anderson…
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Utah man dies after medical emergency leads to crash on I-84
A Utah man died Wednesday morning after suffering a medical emergency while driving on Interstate 84 near Malta.…
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Body of missing Ririe motorcyclist found near Heise
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said a missing motorcyclist’s body was found Wednesday morning near the Y intersection of Kelly Canyon Road…
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Pocatello building new stretch of trail along I-15
City construction crews are working on a new, nearly one-mile long stretch of trail along I-15 between Pocatello Creek Road and Monte Vista Drive,…
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Fish salvage orders ending soon for some Southeast Idaho waters
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game Southeast Region is reminding anglers that fish salvage orders are still in effect for some waters in Franklin…
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Idaho’s wheat lands $1.2 billion deal with Taiwan
Idaho and Taiwan signed today a $1.2 billion, three-year letter of intent for U.S. wheat exports. Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, Idaho wheat officials and…
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Two semi-truck drivers hospitalized after rear-end collision north of Rupert
Two men were hospitalized Tuesday night after a dual semi truck crash on State Highway 24 north of Rupert.
According to the Idaho State Police, just…
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American Falls Reservoir is at 3% full and falling
The American Falls Reservoir is starting autumn on the low side, being only 3% full. The low water levels have exposed some of the American Falls’…
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Idaho Falls’ LDS Temple celebrates 80th anniversary of dedication
The Idaho Falls LDS Temple was dedicated 80 years ago on…
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Rigby Police arrest teen driver for drug distribution
A routine traffic stop in Rigby on Monday night led to the discovery of a significant quantity of illegal drugs and the arrest of a 16-year-old male…
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Hiker dies after fall on Diamond Peak, Two others rescued
A hiking trip on Diamond Peak ended in tragedy last Saturday when a 52-year-old woman fell and disappeared from sight while descending the mountain…
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New AAA research warns of sharp increase in dangerous behavior behind the wheel
Patient drivers wanted. That’s AAA’s message after new research confirms that 96% of drivers have taken aggressive actions behind the wheel…
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Senator Risch discusses nuclear’s future, licensing hurdles
Nuclear power continued to be a big topic in eastern Idaho Monday afternoon as Senator Jim Risch spoke with the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce…
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Governor Little creates new task force focused on nuclear energy
Governor Brad Little announced he signed an executive order to create the Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force.…
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Rexburg man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of child pornography
“Parents need to know that predators like this are operating in our communities, seeking out images of children being exploited,” said Attorney…
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Republicans select three names to replace District 35A State Representative
Precinct Committee Officers from Legislative District 35 will host a public meeting on Saturday, September 20, at Inkom City Hall to nominate three…
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Symphony tickets available for check out this season at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library is offering Idaho State Civic Symphony and Idaho State University theater tickets for check out during the 2025-2026…
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Photography workshops to be held at Craters of the Moon to celebrate National Public Lands Day
Craters of the Moon is inviting people to celebrate National Park Day by attending a nature photography workshop on…
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Hundreds enjoy modern and classic cars at Shelley Spud Day Car Show
“You can’t go to the gas station or anywhere without somebody coming over, commenting on how much they like your truck,” Shipley said. “I can take…
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Bannock County restores funding to Pocatello nonprofits after public outcry
Bannock County commissioners have taken action to restore some funding that was previously cut from Pocatello-area…
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Local experts urge parents to spot signs of trauma after viral murders
Two murders circulated on the internet, adults, teens, and even children were exposed to these…
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store celebrates grand reopening after expansive renovations
“I am hoping that this is going to help us increase our revenue in the thrift store,” said Beth Huston, manager of the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift…
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LDS Church donates 40,000 pounds of food to Pocatello pantries and schools
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stocked the shelves of Pocatello food pantries on Wednesday with a considerable…
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Idaho Falls couple makes a splash with year-round swim lessons
“Water safety doesn’t stop. You might find yourself at a hotel pool or even in the wintertime around water. And so it’s just something that we…
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Driver airlifted to EIRMC following fiery Teton Pass crash
A hauler truck driver was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after their vehicle veered off Wyoming Highway 22 on the Teton Pass.
The incident…
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