Pile burning planned for Bridger-Teton National Forest
The Blackrock and Jackson Ranger Districts of the Bridger Teton National Forest plan to begin burning 277-acres of hand piles of libs and slash in…
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Officials identify body found in Portneuf River near Lava Hot Springs
Next of kin has been…
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Doom Haunted Attraction sports new look
Doom is one of the top haunted attractions in the gem state. They spare no expense to scare their visitors. Bringing in animatronics and set pieces…
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Bingham Republicans and State GOP face off in county courthouse
A dispute over rules between Bingham County Republicans and the State GOP had its preliminary injunction in court…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter provides update on adopted dogs
A number of dogs at the Blackfoot Animal Shelter found their new home in the last 24…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollments
Those who enroll will not have to remove things such as shoes, light outerwear or belts when going through TSA…
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Bus driver recovering from brain bleed
A charter bus driver is recovering in the hospital after a brain…
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Prosecutors demand Amazon information on the purchase of knives in case against Idaho student killings suspect Bryan Kohberger
Prosecutors in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, demanded customer…
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Boise tax return preparer convicted by jury of filing false tax returns sentenced to 1 year
A 34-year-old Boise man was sentenced to one year in federal prison for willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of false or…
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Things to know before pheasant hunting season
Pheasant stocking has happened at the Portneuf and Sterling Wild Management Area as young hunters get ready to start the season on October…
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District of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force cases have identified $7 million in fraud
In the past 12 months, the Task Force has built a team consisting of federal prosecutors and 11 federal agencies focused on prosecuting cases related…
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Idaho gas prices slowly falling
Idaho drivers eagerly anticipate the cheaper gas prices that usually arrive this time of year, but so far, we’re still playing the waiting…
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Registration open for free learn to skate lessons
The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for free learn to skate…
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Gov. Little appoints Cody Brower to Sixth Judicial District
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Cody Brower as District Judge to the Sixth Judicial…
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Fall 2023 pile burning on South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activities may take place September through…
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Fire destroys car, mobile home in St. Anthony
A fire broke out Wednesday night just before p.m. at a mobile home park behind Point S Tire in St. Anthony.…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees multiple changes
The Idaho Falls Airport is undergoing many changes as they move forward into a new…
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Lee Avenue storm drain improvements
The City of Idaho Falls contracted with Knife River Construction to install a new storm line, catch basins and manholes in Lee Avenue at the…
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Possible Idaho legislative session edges closer
The possibility of the Idaho legislature calling itself back into session is edging…
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Idaho Deputy Controller explains delay in state’s revenue reporting
Idaho legislators have been unable to verify revenue coming in to the state for part of the new fiscal year, due to difficulties with the state’s…
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Exit 344 south of St. Anthony set to get some upgrades
An interchange construction project will start late in the construction season on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The project will take the US-20…
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Measles reported in Idaho children
Public health officials continue to recommend…
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Part of US 26 in Ririe to close Monday for pipe installation
The closure is expected to last for one…
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Ranked choice voting: What is it? How does it work?
A new way of voting may be on its way to Idaho, the voting system is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Ranked Choice Voting is based on the idea that…
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Take a Look: Hillcrest High School choir performs with Grammy-nominated band Foreigner
Were you at the concert? What did you…
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Prescribed fire operations to continue on Caribou Targhee
The Teton Basin Ranger District plans to continue with its multi-year Red Creek prescribed fire project beginning Thursday ahead of a predicted storm…
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Gov. Little signs executive order to support suicide prevention in Idaho
Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order and proclamation Wednesday to further support suicide prevention in…
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Straw truck catches fire on US 30
A semi-truck and its load of straw are completely destroyed after catching fire. It happened on U.S. Highway 30 about 8 miles east of Lava Hot…
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Youth pheasant season runs Oct. 7-13
Youth 17 years old and younger can hunt with a licensed…
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New Pocatello entrance sign unveiled
The sign is located on South 5th Avenue near the Visit Pocatello Idaho…
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Several Sportsmen’s Access sites on Salmon River to close temporarily this fall
Timing of construction was selected to take advantage of low water levels and to minimize impacts to users and…
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Hunters are reminded to ask first, treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land
Landowners are not liable if they allow hunting access and don’t charge a…
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Slovenian professors travel to Idaho Falls for Holistic Health case study
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A local athlete is now the topic of a new health study. Slovenian researchers Irma and Igor Ogorevc have practiced and…
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Idaho’s transition to new software creates revenue concerns
Idaho officials and Legislators have not been able to figure out how much revenue has been coming into the state, due to difficulties with a new…
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BLM calls for participation on National Public Lands Day
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an invitation to the public for an event in the Pocatello Highlands on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023, in…
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Palisades/Teton Basin Ranger Districts to conduct pile burning
Weather permitting, burning could extend into early…
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Consequences of dogs chasing wildlife
Dogs and deer don’t…
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Gov. Little, legislators to talk Idaho LAUNCH as program prepares to open applications
Governor Little will speak with members of the media and students about the new Idaho LAUNCH grant program, which will begin accepting…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport continues updates to parking lot facilities
You should plan for minor delays while parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) as construction improvements have temporarily changed…
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Businesses will learn about unemployment insurance benefits at Sept. 27 seminar
The free seminar will cover the claim filing process, what happens when a claimant quits or is fired and how to protect an account from…
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Empowering Parents Advisory Panel concludes work, recommendations sent to Board of Education
The Empowering Parents Parent Advisory Panel held its final meeting Thursday afternoon in…
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SIPH offers updated COVID-19 vaccine
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has the added the updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna in limited quantities to its…
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Bryan Kohberger hearing delayed by a month
A hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder case that was set for Friday is being…
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Deadly crash in Bonneville County
Police are investigating a deadly two vehicle crash in Bonneville…
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Persistent rains provide localized street flooding
Most regions are seeing between a half inch to an entire inch of rain in the past 24…
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State officials quickly respond to quagga mussel discovery
The recent discovery of Quagga Mussel larvae in the Snake River by the Twin Falls area has prompted a quick response from Idaho officials.…
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Bingham County provides update on wind turbine projects
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with clarification that the wind projects will be taxed, not residents. BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The…
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Accidents on Woodruff cause delays
There were two separate accidents on Woodruff that slowed traffic for a time in Idaho Falls Thursday…
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It’s rutting season – Watch for wildlife
As temperatures drop and with the arrival of rutting season, AAA reminds drivers to watch for wildlife on or near the…
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2023 Distinguished Under 40 recipients
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber announced its annual 2023 Distinguished Under 40 Awards…
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National Forest surveys coming your way
Just like the postman, these folks may be out in all kinds of adverse weather…
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Eric Fredericksen to lead new Office of the State Public Defender
Governor Brad Little has appointed Eric Fredericksen as State Public Defender to lead the newly created Office of the State Public Defender…
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Endangered missing person alert issued for 78-year-old with severe dementia
The Jerome Police Department has issued an endangered missing person alert for a 78-year-old man with severe…
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ISU Homecoming parade returns Saturday
One of Idaho State University’s most long-standing traditions will begin Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10…
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US Attorney Hurwit to co-sponsor “United Against Hate” summit in Pocatello
The event is free and is open to the…
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Fall 2023 prescribed burn on North Zone of Salmon‐Challis National Forest
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of September through December. …
Continue Reading Measles reported in Idaho resident
Public health officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting…
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Integrated Waste Treatment Unit hits milestone
Hundreds of workers at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) were celebrated for their accomplishments Wednesday in officially kicking off the…
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Visitors Center changes name to Visit Idaho Falls
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is rebranding the Eastern Idaho visitor’s center. It is now the “Visit Idaho Falls…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office launches program to help inmates after incarceration
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is excited to launch a new program at the Bonneville County Jail for inmates.…
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AAA shares tips for Child Passenger Safety Week
This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and AAA is reminding grown-ups to help keep kids safe in…
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Oktoberfest coming to Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is hosting Oktoberfest in the street on Saturday, Sept. 23 on the 300 Block of Park…
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Critchfield announces sponsor for Idaho Teacher of the Year Award
Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has announced the addition of a corporate sponsor for the state’s annual Teacher of the…
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Idaho school named among 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools
An Idaho school has been named among the 353 schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for…
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ISDA confirms quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) confirmed the presence of quagga mussel larvae in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake…
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Fossil found: Idaho No. 5 returns to Idaho Museum of Natural History after 60+ years
A late-night glance at his inbox almost caused Leif Tapanila to fall out of…
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Horse and rider killed in crash in Jefferson County
A horse and its rider were killed Monday after a semi struck them on Old Butte…
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EISF broke attendance records
This year, the Eastern Idaho State Fair broke four daily attendance records, and two Grandstand events were sold…
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Road closure starts Wednesday on Sunnyside and I-15 business loop
Significant impacts to traffic are…
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Local students invite community to celebrate cultural differences
A local senior is hosting a Multicultural Event this Saturday. It will include performances, games, raffle prizes and…
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DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for American Falls Hydroelectric Project
The existing facility, located on the Snake River in Power County, Idaho, is filing for relicense.…
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Election clerks encourage voters to double-check their registration status
September 19th every year is known as National Voter Registration Day. November will bring important local elections from many of the places within…
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Big Springs Water Company, LLC appointed as receiver of Island Park Water Company, Inc.
The Bonneville County District Court issued an order appointing Big Springs Water Company, LLC (Big Springs) to serve as the receiver of Island Park…
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Why it’s never too late to learn how to swim
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Being in the water is a fun pastime, but it can be dangerous. Idaho ranks as the ninth-deadliest state for drowning…
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Vehicle burglaries in Pocatello
The Pocatello Police Department has received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries around the City of Pocatello during the past couple of weeks.…
Continue Reading Body recovered near Meadow Creek at Ririe Reservoir
Late Saturday afternoon, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Ririe Reservoir to a report of a deceased person found in a…
Continue Reading Juvenile killed in rollover north of Blackfoot
A juvenile is dead and three other individuals are in the hospital following a rollover crash north of Blackfoot…
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Spreading kindness around Pocatello
This campaign is a reminder to choose kindness, understanding and support to empower and uplift community…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest to begin prescribed fires in Teton Basin
Smoke will be visible from the Teton Valley…
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3 southern Idaho drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison
U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug trafficking cases in Southern Idaho today involving…
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SH-31 to close for controlled burn Monday
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) along with the U.S. Forest Service will shut down State Highway 31 between mileposts 12-17 from 12 p.m. to…
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Will Idaho gas prices rise again?
Idaho drivers saw little change at the pump this week, but with the cost of crude oil now at a 10-month high, gas prices could be on the move soon…
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Salmon-Challis resumes aerial herbicide application this fall
Treatments will occur as conditions allow between Oct. 2 and Nov.2,…
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ISP recognizes National Forensic Science Week and emphasizes role forensic science plays in supporting justice
Throughout the week, ISP will educate the public about forensic science and host a public community education presentation to highlight facets of…
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F&G seeks public comment on proposed emergency closures on antler hunting/gathering
New legislation allows F&G Commission to close antler hunting/gathering on public…
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Free car seat check events across Idaho for Child Passenger Safety Week
Across Idaho, there are many free seat check events coming…
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Idaho Foodbank Back to School Campaign
The Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack program ensures students who are chronically hungry have access to adequate food over the…
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September is National Preparedness Month – Are you ready?
Here are some of AAA’s tips to prepare yourself and your loved…
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Marshall Public Library’s Arts and Community Tickets program returns
To check out the tickets, you must be a Pocatello city resident and have an adult Marshall Public Library…
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Trapper education course planned Sept. 23 in Salmon
An interactive course provides hands-on training from experienced trapping…
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Eastern Idaho attorney indicted for drug trafficking charges
The indictment alleges from June 2022 to Feb. 19, 2023, Robin Dwain Dunn conspired with others to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine in eastern…
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Bingham County Republicans sue state GOP; Chairwoman responds
The Bingham County Republican Central Committee is suing the state Republican party over what they say are “bully tactics” by the larger…
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Cow moose dies after attempt to relocate out of Twin Falls
lt cow moose made its way into Twin Falls in the early morning hours of Thursday after being seen in the Snake River Canyon the day…
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Rabbitstick Primal Skills Conference draws many to learn survival skills
Many from far and wide met in Madison County this past week to live off the…
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Fatal crash west of Burley on I-84
Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Interstate 84 at milepost 200.5, in…
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Charter schools working with families despite high waitlist numbers
Charter schools in Eastern Idaho continue to try and accommodate as many families as possible, despite high waitlist…
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Injury crash on I-84 north of Kimberly
Police are investigating a multi-vehicle injury collision which occurred on Thursday at 2:03 p.m. on eastbound I-84 near mile marker 181 in Jerome…
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Idaho DMV removes convenience fees for online license reinstatement payments
The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has removed the convenience fee for online driver’s license…
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Idaho’s August unemployment rate increases to 3%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased in August, rising by two-tenths of a percent from 2.8% in July to 3%.…
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Robbery in Pocatello
The Pocatello Police Department is reporting a robbery happened Thursday in the area of Bartz…
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