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Candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month set Sept. 5

September 4, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

Local elected officials are hosting a kickoff event for Suicide Prevention Awareness…

19-year-old arrested for felony vehicle manslaughter

September 3, 2023 4:14 PM News Team

The driver of the Ford Explorer, Emerson Martin Garcia Calderon, 19 years-old, of Idaho Falls was arrested on a warrant for Felony Vehicle…

Teton Canyon Road construction project to restart after Labor Day

September 3, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Forest visitors should expect 90-minute delays in Teton Canyon on the Teton Basin Ranger District as road construction work resumes the morning of…

ISU biology alumna’s art featured at Idaho Museum of Natural History

September 3, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Seeing her artwork adorn the walls of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University Alumna Ashelee Rasmussen describes it as a bit of a…

Fred Meyer donates 400,000 meals to Idaho in 2022

September 3, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Locally, Fred Meyer has directed a record one-year total of 401,913 meals in 2022 to fight food insecurity and hunger in the state of…

BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management

September 2, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands.…

Idaho’s not out of the woods yet, wildfire risk remains high for most of state

September 2, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Fire season isn’t over yet, and caution is needed because the fire risk for most of Idaho remains high or very…

4 hospitalized after crash on US 20

September 1, 2023 8:16 PM News Team

Four people are in the hospital after a crash on Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m. on westbound US 20 near milepost 364 in Fremont…

2 grizzly bears trapped and euthanized outside of Ashton after months of conflicts with humans

September 1, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

On Thursday after consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho Fish and Game trapped and euthanized two grizzly bears in the Squirrel…

Man sentenced to 5 years for possession of child pornography

September 1, 2023 3:14 PM News Team

A 29-year-old Boise man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

McGrane releases statement on West Bonner recall eection

September 1, 2023 3:15 PM News Team

Following the Aug. 29 recall election in West Bonner School District, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane has released the following…

Island Park water woes continue

September 1, 2023 11:59 AM Seth Ratliff

The Island Park Water Company is once again in hot water with Idaho’s Public Utilities…

3 fentanyl, fluorofentanyl and methamphetamine traffickers sentenced to federal prison

September 1, 2023 11:57 AM News Team

U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug trafficking cases in southern Idaho involving…

Upgrade to Stage 1 fire restrictions allow campfires to return to North Idaho parks for Labor Day weekend

September 1, 2023 11:59 AM News Team

The shift to Stage 1 fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated facilities at all Idaho State Parks, including those within the state’s…

IFFD conducts another live burn Friday

September 1, 2023 11:02 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was donated another vacant structure that will be used for live burn structure training Friday, Sept.…

Mother’s lounge returns to Eastern Idaho State Fair

September 1, 2023 5:28 PM News Team

There will be a Mother’s Lounge at the Eastern Idaho State Fair again this…

Mountain lion spotted roaming in Teton County, Idaho

August 31, 2023 5:53 PM News Team

A mountain lion was spotted roaming in Teton County, Idaho…

EISF crowns new food champions

August 31, 2023 3:50 PM News Team

Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…

Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours and events

August 31, 2023 11:01 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Zoo hours change during the fall.…

Idaho Falls launches new opioid response plan

August 31, 2023 9:29 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department announced the launch of a new response plan that focuses on the opioid epidemic…

Idaho urges sober rides for safe Labor Day as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ conclude

August 31, 2023 9:52 AM News Team

Sadly, 2023 has been deadlier than 2022 so far.…

Local business to rebuild historic Spud Drive-In

August 30, 2023 9:16 AM Seth Ratliff

An iconic Idaho landmark is now under new…

Eastern Idaho State Fair prepares for 121st year

August 30, 2023 4:50 PM Kailey Galaviz

The Blackfoot Fairgrounds are looking busy as vendors and staff prepare for the Eastern Idaho State…

ISU surpasses $20 million scholarship campaign goal

August 30, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Demonstrating the power of community collaboration, Idaho State University has exceeded its $20 million scholarship goal…

Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Thursday

August 30, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

There was a 33% increase in all drug overdose deaths in Idaho between 2020 and…

Election Day in Bonneville County

August 29, 2023 3:29 PM Kailey Galaviz

On Tuesday, voters will get to decide if Bonneville Joint School District 93’s $34.5 million dollar bond will…

American Falls continues to grow

August 29, 2023 5:55 PM Cole Sams

With a beautiful reservoir and a classic downtown area, American Falls is ascending to new…

1 hospitalized after crash on US 26

August 29, 2023 10:34 AM News Team

A man is in the hospital following a crash on US 26 Tuesday at 7:30…

Idaho school district bond and levy election Tuesday

August 29, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

School district bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.…

ISU president search committee set

August 29, 2023 3:50 PM News Team

Idaho State Board of Education President Dr. Linda Clark announced Tuesday the names of stakeholders selected to serve on the Idaho State University…

Coroner identifies woman killed in crash north of Chubbuck

August 28, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the woman killed following a…

Crews fight field fire on US 20

August 29, 2023 12:03 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is currently fighting a field fire south of the Ucon exit along US 20.…

Idaho students to explore healthy eating with USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

August 29, 2023 11:54 AM News Team

Students at 139 schools across Idaho will enjoy a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetable options free of charge this school…

North Fork Fire mapped at 113 acres

August 28, 2023 3:03 PM News Team

Fire officials say the North Fork Fire has been mapped at 113…

Central Fire District issues burn ban

August 29, 2023 10:48 AM News Team

The Central Fire District will issue a burn ban Tuesday at…

Edson Fichter Nature Talks coming to Pocatello in September

August 29, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

The popular Edson Fichter Nature Talks series is returning to Pocatello for its third year this…

“Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday” – D93’s $34.5 million bond is back on the ballot

August 28, 2023 11:37 AM Kailey Galaviz

Election day is on Tuesday. District 93 is reminding the community to vote on its $34.5 million…

Firefighter recruits learn critical step in fighting fires

August 28, 2023 4:08 PM Braydon Wilson

First responders are always trying to train and make sure they know how to do their jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Monday, August 28th…

Live burn structure training rescheduled for Tuesday

August 25, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

You may see heavy black smoke and flames north of Idaho Falls near the intersection of 25th East and Highway 20…

4 new fire detected in Salmon-Challis National Forest

August 28, 2023 2:27 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…

Winners announced for second 2023 Super Hunt drawing

August 28, 2023 2:16 PM News Team

The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been…

BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Southwest Idaho

August 28, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

The prescribed fire will occur between Sept. 15 and Oct. 31, depending on weather and ground conditions.…

BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation Site

August 28, 2023 12:11 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the Jump Creek…

Fatal crash westbound I-84 in Jerome

August 28, 2023 12:10 PM News Team

A 34-year-old Wendell man was killed in a crash Saturday on westbound Interstate 84, near milepost 177, in Jerome County,…

1 hospitalized after driver hits deer east of McCammon

August 28, 2023 12:18 PM News Team

A woman is in the hospital after a crash…

Idaho gas prices up 1 cent

August 28, 2023 6:24 PM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.10/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes support BLM’s decision to protect cultural resources

August 28, 2023 12:22 PM News Team

“The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Tribes) are pleased with the decision as it is not often that a federal agency closes public lands to specifically…

Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash in Pocatello

August 28, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash Sunday on northbound Interstate 15 to Westbound Interstate 86 in Bannock…

Registration open for 2023 Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference

August 28, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

Registration is now open for both…

AAA projects busy weekend for Labor Day travel

August 27, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

New booking data shows year-over-year growth in domestic and international…

Registration open for Poetry Out Loud

August 27, 2023 11:00 AM News Team

Registration is now underway for the 2023-2024 season of Poetry Out Loud…

Volunteers to gather to fight suicide

August 27, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Participation in this year’s walk is free, but participants need to…

Delivered product sales application process is open

August 27, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The application period is open for logging contractors to sign up for Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) Delivered Products Sales Pilot…

Bonneville County Driver’s License Office to close Aug. 30

August 26, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Driver’s License Office will be closed all day Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.…

West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County

August 25, 2023 12:56 PM News Team

The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…

Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys file for dismissal

August 25, 2023 6:22 PM News Team

The attorneys for the man charged in the deadly stabbings of four University of Idaho students last year have filed a motion to get his indictment…

St. Anthony Summerfest brings community together

August 25, 2023 4:18 PM Travis Richards

The St. Anthony Summerfest allows vendors from all over the region to come together and support common causes.…

Fatality crash on I-84 near Malta

August 25, 2023 12:45 PM News Team

Both occupants were not wearing their…

Forest Service continues to contain Hayden Fire

August 25, 2023 11:00 AM Seth Ratliff

The Hayden Fire near Leadore has been contained and passed back to the Salmon-Challis Nation Forest Service for…

Local birch trees threatened by beetles

August 25, 2023 11:01 AM Evan Thomason

Birch trees are dying off in an alarming rate across Idaho.…

Idaho Falls Downtown Development announces new executive director

August 25, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation has a new executive…

Man dead of apparent homicide, suspect recovering after officer-involved shooting

August 24, 2023 2:41 PM News Team

No further details of the homicide or the officer-involved shooting are being released at this…

Idaho Falls Civic Center still recovering after May’s flood

August 25, 2023 11:57 AM Stephanie Lucas

The flooding in Idaho Falls on May 23 left a lot of homes damaged with insurance companies denying claims.…

BYU-Idaho updates dress code

August 24, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

Brigham Young University- Idaho in Rexburg announced changes to its university dress code in a formal statement…

College of Eastern Idaho earns accreditation

August 24, 2023 11:13 AM Travis Richards

The College of Eastern Idaho received its accreditation in its seventh year of enrollment.…

Idaho Potato Commission excited for record in US potato exports

August 24, 2023 11:50 AM Evan Thomason

Potatoes USA has reported US exports have hit a record high in volume and value. …

Idaho Falls nightlife spills onto sidewalks; causes headache for bar owners

August 24, 2023 1:48 AM Seth Ratliff

The City of Idaho Falls is considering adding a regular patrol car near downtown…

Stage 1 fire restrictions rescinded

August 24, 2023 10:40 AM News Team

The lifting of restrictions applies to federal, state, state endowment, private forestland and rangelands within the designated…

Secretary McGrane urges Idahoans to serve as poll workers

August 24, 2023 10:44 AM News Team

Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is calling upon Idahoans to support upcoming elections and assist fellow Idahoans in exercising their right to…

Idaho State Board of Education discusses K-12 priorities

August 24, 2023 10:41 AM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education focused much of its regular Board meeting Wednesday discussing priority areas for Idaho’s K-12 education…

BLM Idaho facilitates critical firefighting boost delivering surplus water tender to local fire department

August 24, 2023 10:43 AM News Team

In an effort to bolster wildfire response capabilities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District has facilitated the transfer of a surplus…

Eastern Idaho diesel parts companies and owner agree to pay $1 million after pleading guilty to selling and installing illegal defeat devices

August 23, 2023 2:59 PM News Team

Diesel performance parts retailers GDP Tuning LLC and Custom Auto of Rexburg LLC, doing business as “Gorilla Performance,” as well as the…

60 year-old hospitalized after hit in crosswalk

August 24, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

A man had to be taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in…

Fire reported on Fort Hall Reservation deemed suspicious

August 23, 2023 10:25 AM News Team

The fire is reported to be suspicious in nature and is currently under…

ISDA confirms first equine West Nile cases of the year

August 23, 2023 2:30 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has confirmed multiple cases of equine West Nile virus (WNV) in three horses in Canyon…

Trial for Idaho college killings suspect Bryan Kohberger delayed indefinitely

August 23, 2023 6:03 PM News Team

The main suspect in the University of Idaho murders case waived his right to a speedy trial in a court hearing…

Highland students return to school for the first time since April fire

August 23, 2023 11:53 AM Seth Ratliff

It is a significant day for Highland High School as students return for the first time since a fire destroyed part of the school in…

Salmon-Challis National Forest detects 4 new fires

August 23, 2023 3:20 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…

Water levels remain above average close to September

August 23, 2023 11:54 AM Evan Thomason

Water levels across East Idaho remain above average heading into late…

Central Fire District makes recommendations to prevent garage fires

August 23, 2023 11:43 AM Travis Richards

Garage fires may not seem like a public safety hazard, but fire stations across Eastern Idaho are prepared to face such situations.…

Clean-up and decommissioning of Pit 9

August 23, 2023 12:03 PM News Team

Another step is complete in the clean-up and decommissioning of a pit that held radioactive and hazardous waste for 56…

ITD to add bus on SH-48 near railroad tracks in Rigby

August 23, 2023 11:23 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will add a bus lane on State Highway 48 from Yellowstone Highway to Clark Street in Rigby on…

Personal use fuelwood available from Hayden Fire

August 23, 2023 11:34 AM News Team

Approximately 20 cords of personal use fuelwood is available by permit in the Hayden Fire…

US Congressman Mike Simpson visits Cyber-Security Lab on ISU and U of I campus in Idaho Falls

August 23, 2023 10:30 AM Braydon Wilson

Cybersecurity and protecting our online footprint is an ever-growing concern. Idaho State University is working hard to ensure cybersecurity…

Hayden Fire closure terminated

August 22, 2023 10:06 AM News Team

The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has terminated the Hayden Fire…

Melaleuca helps the people of Maui

August 22, 2023 5:05 PM News Team

A local company is helping the people of Maui after the devastating…

Local teachers receive $10,000 donation and supply kits

August 22, 2023 4:57 PM News Team

New numbers show more than 92% of classrooms have students whose families cannot afford to purchase school…

Task forces crack down on methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution networks

August 22, 2023 4:04 PM News Team

Two multi-faceted, large-scale Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) investigations have resulted in the federal indictments of 25…