Idaho gas prices down another 10 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.71/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of $1.38/g.
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Kohberger motion to dismiss denied
A district judge has denied a request to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case of Bryan Kohberger.
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Judge Gratton named Chief of Idaho Court of Appeals
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge David Gratton will become that court’s next chief judge, effective Jan. 1, 2024.
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Executives charged with bid rigging, territorial allocation and defrauding US Forest Service after a wiretap investigation
Following a court-authorized wiretap investigation, a federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment last week charging two executives of competing companies with conspiring to rig bids and allocate territories in violation of the Sherman Act, conspiring to commit wire fraud and committing wire fraud.
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As scams are get more sophisticated, here’s how to spot them
Scammers are just waiting in the corners to get people, especially those who are in the market for some of the bigger shopping options.
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BLM acquires 2 east Idaho properties important to wildlife
The acquisitions include the 3,488-acre Blacktail Ranch, which is east of Idaho Falls, and 600 acres of private land along the South Fork of the Snake River located 23 miles northeast of Idaho Falls along the Heise Front.
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Idaho Falls man arrested for possession of child pornography
A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man has been arrested for the possession of child pornography.
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Idaho Lottery Powerball winner headed to New York for New Year’s Eve and chance to win $1,000,000
For one lucky Idaho Lottery Powerball player, New York could be the place where she wins $1,000,000.
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How to reduce your risk of identity theft
As the holiday season is in full swing, it is important to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting your identity, especially in the digital space.
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Now accepting applications for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2024.
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Nighttime detours start this weekend for System Interchange
Beginning Saturday, evening drivers should expect various nighttime detours through next week at the System Interchange in Pocatello as crew demolish old bridges on southbound Interstate 15.
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The Miracle Box – Local people helping local organizations in one place
There’s a new way to get involved in the spirit of giving. It’s called The Miracle Box.
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Snowpack is good for southern highlands, lacking for others
Some areas are seeing more snow than others. Some areas are well above average while others are struggling to even get snow.
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TSD 401 to move to 4 day school week
The Teton Idaho School District will be making a really big change for the 2024-2025 school year.
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What happens if murder suspect is not competent to stand trial
All court proceedings for Jeremy Best are on hold until a mental capacity determination can be made.
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Community Food Basket not receiving enough donations to help those in need
“The need is great and we can’t sustain the program if we can’t bring in more donations.”
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Free and festive fun in Downtown Idaho Falls
An Idaho Falls Downtown Ice-Skating Rink and Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley rides are the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit.
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Record number of graduates to cross stage at ISU commencement
Idaho State University will confer 1,357 degrees and certificates at the Winter Commencement ceremony, 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in Holt Arena.
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MPL celebrates holidays with A Dickens Christmas and Carolers from Century High School
The Marshall Public Library is celebrating the holidays with A Dickens Christmas Saturday, Dec. 16, at 1:30 p.m.
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Idaho Site replaces carbon material critical to waste treatment facility
Crews with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management contractor, Idaho Environmental Coalition, have replaced carbon material from two vessels of the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) at the Idaho National Laboratory Site, allowing the plant to resume radioactive liquid waste treatment operations early next year.
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Make safety a top winter driving priority
Idaho Power has some tips to help you stay safe this winter.
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Idaho Falls welcomes new Human Resources Director
Darin Jones will be the City of Idaho Falls’ new Human Resources Director after receiving an appointment from Mayor Rebecca Casper.
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Coat drives near Boise
Stacker compiled a list of coat drives near Boise using data from One Warm Coat.
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How to protect your packages against porch pirates this season
When you’re not home when the package arrives, it could be at risk of porch pirates.
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Applications open for 2024 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”
Class of 2024 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship.”
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Jeremy Best preliminary hearing vacated, proceedings suspended
The preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18 has been vacated.
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Search continues for Jayden Jensen
It has been more than a week since Jayden Jensen disappeared while hunting with friends in the McTucker Ponds area of Bingham County.
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King Road house access given to Kohberger defense, demolition set for Dec. 28
Teams representing the defense for Bryan Kohberger will access the King Road house Thursday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15.
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Police make significant seizure in fight against illegal substances
The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement Team successfully intercepted and seized illegal substances during a traffic stop near Idaho Falls Tuesday.
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ITD reports second snowplow strike of the season
The Idaho Transportation Department reports this Sunday marked its second snowplow strike of the season.
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Family excited to have their Marines ‘Home for the Holidays’
Home for the holidays. With parents finishing up their shopping amidst the holidays madness, sometimes the best gift is being with your loved ones.
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Idaho’s Attorney General wants lawsuit dismissed on expanding abortion
The Attorney General’s Office on Thursday presented oral arguments for a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint in Idaho’s Fourth District Court in Boise before the Honorable Jason Scott.
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Former Idaho resident indicted as “money mule” for laundering funds from wire fraud and bank fraud schemes
A 69-year-old former Idaho resident was charged Wednesday for conspiring to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business by collecting money from various wire and bank frauds schemes and then sending the funds to his co conspirators, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Orphaned black bear cub found along Salmon River Road will be rehabilitated
Thanks to several concerned citizen reports, an orphaned black bear cub discovered near Salmon is now on his way to a wildlife rehabilitator.
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Bedke visits Shelley High for Idaho Launch seminar
A new scholarship program is standing by to help graduating seniors reach their career dreams, but first, students have to apply for the Idaho Launch program.
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Idaho Falls’ second ever Hanukkah celebration
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Sunset Thursday night marks the beginning of the final day of Hanukkah and with returns Idaho Falls’ second ever Chanukah celebration. The local community will gather at the Shilo Hotel in Idaho Falls to celebrate amid a year of extreme heartbreak for Jewish communities worldwide. Rabbi Mendel Lifshitz, the organization’s director, oversees
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Local steel maker is trying to help grow salmon population
One steel maker out of Pocatello has been partnering with the Shoshone Bannock Tribe to create new hatcheries.
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Choir, check and cheer at Idaho Capitol
The Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) will celebrate the holidays with a performance from a local high school choir and check presentation to students.
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2023 City of Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest winners
The City of Chubbuck is aglow with festive cheer as the winners of this year’s holiday decoration contest are announced.
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ISU community to celebrate President Kevin Satterlee’s successes at farewell reception
When Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee retires from the University at the end of the year, he will have checked off most of his top priorities.
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Rep. Simpson applauds passage of NDAA
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the conference deal for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to drink.
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‘Tis the season to prevent drunk driving
“We hope that people can make the decision to not drive impaired ahead of time.”
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Winter travel restrictions to begin Friday on Palisades Ranger District
Friday, Dec. 15 marks the start of the winter travel restrictions on many areas of the Palisades Ranger District on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest.
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Mass layoff prompts Department of Labor to act
Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls laid off more than 100 employees Tuesday.
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Criminologist says “20% of law enforcement calls are mental health related”
The case of Jeremy Best, the Victor man accused murdering his pregnant wife and kidnapping his 10-month old child, has sparked animated discussion on the increasing issues of mental health.
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2 new degrees approved at CEI
The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin offering specific Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees.
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IOGA holds annual conference in Idaho Falls for first time
The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is helping people prepare for the great outdoors.
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Rexburg winter parking restriction begin Thursday
Rexburg is reminding people there is no overnight parking on city streets or alleys staring Thursday night.
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EBR-I open for limited hours on Dec. 20
There is no cost for the tour, and this year, a free bus from Idaho Falls will be available for the first 50 people to register.
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Winners of the 2023 Holiday Card Contest
Two Idaho students will have their artwork featured on the Idaho Department of Education’s 2023 holiday card contest.
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State Board of Education to interview ISU president finalists
The Idaho State Board of Education will conduct interviews on Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023 with the five finalists for president of Idaho State University.
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport seeks public input for ongoing master plan process
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport invites the public to discuss the airport’s future as part of the ongoing master planning process.
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Prescribed fires on Salmon-Challis National Forest continue
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of December through January.
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Department of Labor is hosting a local job fair
You can expect to meet multiple employers at the Department of Labor’s job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday.
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‘Elk on the shelf’ busts into Wapello Elementary
Most of us have heard of the shenanigans of the elf on the shelf, but if you think those are bad, wait until you see the wild version.
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Winter season road closures in effect
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reminds everyone seasonal road closures in our backcountry are now in effect.
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3 days left to enroll in 2024 Health Insurance
Yous need to act now or will have to wait another year to enroll in coverage through Your Health Idaho.
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Battelle Energy donates $730K to support United Ways of eastern Idaho
“The annual United Way campaign is vital to families and individuals throughout eastern Idaho who work hard every day to make ends meet.”
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Man sentenced to 6 years for possessing child pornography
A 28-year-old Nampa man was sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced.
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Be avalanche aware: What to know and how to be best prepared in our region’s backcountry
The Colonial Theater played host to a different kind of event Tuesday evening.
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What goes into ‘winterizing’ the roads
Plows have done a great job to keep the roads clear in Idaho Falls once the snow hits, but public works also does preparation before hand to make the aftermath more effective to resolve.
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Rising costs make hauling recyclables impractical for Idaho Falls
Due to a significant increase in fees associated with the recycling process, the Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will no longer provide recycling bins or haul recyclable items, with the exception of glass, effective Jan. 16, 2024.
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Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming
A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the effort.
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Mark Bent sentencing postponed
A man who was to be sentenced Monday for first degree murder will have to wait.
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City Halliday set Dec. 12
The event is free to the public.
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2 Idaho students selected for United States Senate Youth Program
Two high schoolers have been selected to represent Idaho at the prestigious 62nd annual United State Senate Program.
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Pocatello city officials receive $20K grant for completing collaborative program
This program provides expertise and funding to help build healthier communities.
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Counties in Idaho with more precipitation over the past year than average
Using National Centers for Environmental Information data, Stacker identified counties in Idaho that saw more precipitation in the past year than their long-term average.
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Recent fatal accidents reminding people the importance of wearing a seatbelt
A recent fatal accident that happened south of Rigby this weekend is reminding us to wear a seatbelt when in a moving vehicle.
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Idaho gas prices slide another 12 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.77/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of $1.32/g.
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Electrical malfunction causes house fire
A house in Rigby is severely damaged after a fire Sunday afternoon.
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BLM seeks input on southeast Idaho proposed Burnstone Quarry
The proposed high-grade calcium carbonate limestone quarry would be in Bingham County, approximately 20 miles northeast of Blackfoot.
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Idaho Falls Power community initiative to warm homes and hearts
Here’s how you can warm homes and hearts in the community.
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Idaho Transportation Board meeting Wednesday in Boise
The Idaho Transportation Board will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 13 for its monthly meeting in Boise at the State of Idaho Chinden Campus beginning at 8:30 a.m. MST.
Continue Reading BLM seeks input on third Owyhee County travel management plan to reduce user conflicts and protect natural resources
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District seeks input during a 30-day public comment period on the Morley Nelson Snake River Birds of Prey National Conservation Area (NCA) South Travel Management Plan Environmental Assessment.
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2 killed in crash on US 20 near Rigby
A driver and passenger were killed in a crash Sunday on US 20 at milepost 318 in Jefferson County.
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Big game population surveys to occur through early January throughout the Magic Valley Region
Residents may see low-flying helicopters during big game survey work
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St. Vincent de Paul replaces store truck with grants and donor funds
Thanks to three grants and multiple individual donations, the Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Social Services was able to procure a ‘new’ used truck for use with the food pantry and thrift store.
Continue Reading Beware of online purchase scams
The Idaho Department of Finance urges Idaho consumers to exercise heightened caution when purchasing cars, recreational vehicles, farm equipment and other high-dollar items online.
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Fall River Electric expands food drive to area high schools
Non-perishable food items are wanted and needed including items such as pasta, cold cereal, canned fruit and other canned goods.
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PCSD 25 seniors named as Semifinalists for 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced seven local seniors earned recognition as 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists.
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What to do if your vehicle breaks down
Here are some tips from AAA if you experience car trouble.
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Annual grants available for artists, arts education and arts organizations
Applications are due by Jan. 31, 2024.
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Idaho Department of Education seeks input on Idaho’s early literacy assessment
The survey will close on Dec. 22.
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Itchin’ for some fishin’? Now is a great time to go after this ‘mountain’ fishing opportunity
Never say “Ahh, it’s just a whitefish” again. Take advantage of this overlooked and underhooked fishing opportunity with a pretty tasty reward.
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Judge decides to keep Chad Daybell trial in Ada County
There is an update in the murder case against Chad Daybell.
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3.6 magnitude earthquake near Tetonia
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck about 7.4 miles away from Tetonia Friday.
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Snowy conditions across east Idaho
The snow has been coming down pretty hard across east Idaho Friday morning.
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Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain
It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls Thursday.
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River otter trapping closes for the season in the Southwest Region
The quota of 20 otters was reached on Dec. 7
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F&G conservation officers seeking information about swan killed in Southwest Idaho
On Nov. 9, 2023, a Fish and Game officer took a report of a dead juvenile swan at the 7-mile Slough Access near Emmett, Idaho.
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Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife
The closure area includes lands east of the Stinking Springs Trailhead and southwest of Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.
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SH-36 reopens in both directions
The Idaho Transportation Department has closed SH-36 in both directions from mile marker 0 to mile marker 26.
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Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo wins Small Market Rodeo of the Year
Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, one of the attractions each year at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, has been named the 2023 PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year.
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IPUC approves certificate for eastern Idaho water utility to provide water service to Atomic City
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a certificate of public convenience and necessity that will allow Atomic Water Company to provide water service in the unincorporated town of Atomic City, Idaho.
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550 Students to Graduate at U of I Saturday
More than 550 students are eligible to receive 607 degrees at University of Idaho’s 2023 Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 9, in the ICCU Arena in Moscow.
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F&G officers seek information about mule deer shot and left to waste near Weiser
Callers can remain anonymous, and a reward is being offered for information that leads to a citation.
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Free opioid reversal medication vending machines installed in northern Idaho
Since Narcan was established, Idaho has seen a 46% reduction in opioid overdose deaths.
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Pocatello creates panel to address concerns regarding proposed changes to sign code
The City of Pocatello has created a panel to address concerns regarding the proposed changes to sign code.
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