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Trio of child predators held accountable in east Idaho

February 1, 2023 4:34 PM News Team

In the past week, two east Idaho men were sentenced and one man was convicted at trial, in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, U.S.…

City of Pocatello migrates to new domain

February 1, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…

Idaho gas prices fly past national average

February 1, 2023 3:31 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about 10 days below…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

February 1, 2023 4:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…

Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather

February 1, 2023 11:00 AM Braydon Wilson

Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…

East Idaho Crime Stoppers expands

February 1, 2023 5:02 PM News Team

East Idaho Crime Stoppers is expanding even more this…

Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday

February 1, 2023 11:51 AM News Team

During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…

Simpson delivers for City of Grace Project in FY23 Omnibus

February 2, 2023 10:36 AM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of a wastewater collection and treatment systems improvement project for the City of Grace…

Camouflaged critters class for kids offered in Pocatello

February 1, 2023 9:57 AM News Team

This camouflaged critters class will feature hands-on activities, games and even an edible camouflage-inspired art…

Idaho’s wolf population has dropped by about 13%

January 31, 2023 12:41 PM News Team

Surveys between 2021 and 2022 show 206 fewer wolves…

Is the Idaho housing market finally cooling down?

January 31, 2023 11:37 AM Kailey Galaviz

Around this time last year, the housing market in Eastern Idaho was hot in a seller’s market, but that has since changed a little…

Ice jams cause Lemhi River to flood

January 31, 2023 5:25 PM Linda Larsen

Ice jams are backing up water from the Lemhi River near some homes in the Baker…

Mountain lion killed after killing family dog

January 31, 2023 4:25 PM Braydon Wilson

During the morning hours Monday, Idaho State Police, Teton County Sheriff and Idaho Fish and Game were dispatched to a Viktor home after a mountain…

Bull moose euthanized after becoming public safety hazard near I-84

January 31, 2023 12:51 PM News Team

Moose on or along busy highways can be a threat to public…

Police apprehend aggravated assault suspect

January 27, 2023 7:06 PM Travis Richards

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took Matthew L. Roberson into custody on his outstanding warrants Tuesday…

ICF grants, scholarships available in east and southeast Idaho

January 31, 2023 10:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation has grants of up to $25,000 available for nonprofits, schools and other qualified organizations that serve east and…

Idaho National Laboratory adds new electric motor coach

January 31, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory adds an electric bus to its fleet of 85 coaches that transport workers to and from the…

School closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31

January 30, 2023 5:10 PM News Team

Below is a list of school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31,…

Union Pacific cleans up another train derailment

January 30, 2023 5:30 PM News Team

Union Pacific is cleaning up another train derailment in the Pocatello rail yard from Sunday…

Pocatello man sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for producing, possessing child pornography

January 30, 2023 4:10 PM News Team

A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 960 months in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…

Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions

January 30, 2023 2:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events.…

Power lines down, avoid N Yellowstone Highway

January 30, 2023 2:06 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Transportation Department responded to N. Yellowstone Highway just…

Frozen waterlines and pipe bursts

January 30, 2023 2:04 PM Kailey Galaviz

The City of Ammon posted to Facebook alerting residents about a main line break. Because of this, the city has shut off water to residents on Geneva…

Idaho gas prices up a nickel, but cold weather may freeze demand

January 30, 2023 2:55 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices are on the rise, but drivers here continue to pay less than many of their counterparts…

Lee Brice concert set June 23

January 30, 2023 3:30 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Lee Brice will perform live on stage at our outdoor concert venue on Friday, June 23,…

Free webinar offers tips for filing 2022 income taxes

January 29, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be…

Cold weather may not stop classes from taking place at the university level

January 30, 2023 10:42 AM Braydon Wilson

With temperatures below zero Monday Morning many of the region’s school districts have cancelled school, BYU-Idaho sent a message to their students…

Holt Arena seat sale rescheduled

January 19, 2023 11:12 AM News Team

The Holt Arena seat sale scheduled for Jan. 30 has been rescheduled due to cold…

How to protect your car in negative temperatures

January 30, 2023 11:17 AM Kailey Galaviz

With more subzero temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to protect your car to avoid being stranded in the…

Extreme cold may result in additional road closures

January 30, 2023 10:12 AM News Team

As extreme cold continues in East Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department is asking motorists to plan ahead and check the 511.idaho.gov website…

Idaho students sought for 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics Contest

January 30, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho students are invited to explore the future of the U.S. Constitution as part of the 2023 Ninth Circuit Civics…

Several displaced following house fire on Falls Drive

January 29, 2023 8:17 PM Travis Richards

No one was injured following a house fire last night in Idaho Falls; however, officials say several were displaced from their home.…

Very cold arctic temperatures roll in tonight

January 29, 2023 4:34 PM Evan Thomason

We currently see temperatures across the region only getting into the single digits for Sunday with wind chills already well below…

SCNF offers free personal use firewood gathering

January 29, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

A free, hard copy permit and load tags will be…

USDA announces grants for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production

January 29, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

USDA will accept applications on until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on March 27,…

More than 400,000 Idahoans volunteered in 2020-21

January 28, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

More than 408,000 Idahoans spent 705,000 hours as volunteers from September 2020 to September 2021, despite the ongoing COVID-19…

Icy roads? Watch out for power poles and lines

January 28, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Each year, icy roads and distracted driving cause hundreds of collisions between vehicles and power…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees another record-setting year in passengers

January 28, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has seen yet another record-breaking year of passengers making their way through the…

New Butte County Magistrate Judge announced

January 28, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission has selected Neal S. Randall as the new Butte County Magistrate Judge.…

Spring 2023 U of I undergraduate enrollment rises 3.5%

January 28, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up.…

Blackfoot man sentenced to life in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin

January 27, 2023 3:29 PM News Team

A 46-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with the intent to…

Travelers encouraged to check flight schedules as weather impacts air travel

January 27, 2023 12:27 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) encourages travelers to keep in contact with their airlines as the weather has impacted flight…

Idaho Falls parking restrictions are in place

January 27, 2023 10:05 AM News Team

Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city…

Parents of young driver speak out against dangerous train crossing

January 27, 2023 8:15 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The parents of a young driver involved in last week’s train accident are petitioning the city to make the railroad…

BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements

January 27, 2023 4:10 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise,…

Skyline High School evacuated due to gas leak

January 27, 2023 1:13 PM News Team

The gas has been shut off, and Intermountain Gas is addressing the issue.…

CPR saves Idaho Falls man’s life

January 27, 2023 11:22 AM Evan Thomason

On Friday, Jan. 6, Bill Scott’s life was close to certain death after suffering from cardiac arrest.…

United Way of Southeastern Idaho names new board president

January 27, 2023 9:36 AM News Team

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho announced its new Board of Directors’ President is Pocatello’s Dr. Shane…

Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance

January 27, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the…

Lori Vallow-Daybell once again asks judge to dismiss case

January 26, 2023 3:42 PM News Team, Associated Press

Lori Vallow-Daybell is once again asking a judge to dismiss her…

Federal jury convicts Blackfoot man of distribution and possession of child pornography

January 26, 2023 3:08 PM News Team

After a three-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found 41-year-old Joseph Hornof of Blackfoot guilty of two counts of distribution of…

Funding secured for Ammon 1st Street reconstruction

January 26, 2023 5:28 PM News Team

Funding has been secured to upgrade a busy street…

Attorney General Labrador files lawsuit against Biden Administration

January 26, 2023 10:41 AM Linda Larsen

Attorney General Raul Labrador is filing a lawsuit against the Biden…

Will Graham launches Idaho Falls Look Up tour

January 26, 2023 11:07 AM Seth Ratliff

Will Graham, the grandson of the famous televangelist Billy Graham and part of the third-generation evangelist preacher’s ministry, is bringing the…

NRCS holds signing event with artist Derek No-Sun Brown

January 26, 2023 10:42 AM Evan Thomason

Derek No-Sun Brown’s indigenous artwork was featured in the American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Poster that NRCS puts out every…

Idaho senator’s bill would make ballot initiatives tougher

January 25, 2023 4:44 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ask voters to change the state’s constitution to make it harder to get initiatives on the…

Could a 4 day schedule be on its way for the Fremont Joint School District?

January 25, 2023 10:29 AM Braydon Wilson

After researching the needs of teachers, staff and students, the Fremont Joint School District #215 is starting to investigate the option of moving…

Trailer home complete loss after fire

January 25, 2023 12:38 PM News Team

The cause of the fire is under…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 676 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths

January 25, 2023 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 676 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last…

Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is coming to Idaho Falls

January 25, 2023 11:42 AM Evan Thomason

The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is being hosted by the Nordic Ski…

D93 talks about annexing more homes into school boundaries

January 25, 2023 3:22 PM Kailey Galaviz

Bonneville County School District 93 talks about the possibility of annexing more homes into school…

SDE seeks sponsors for 2023 Summer Food Service Program

January 25, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

The Child Nutrition Division of the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program…

Idaho Museum of Natural History to host “Remembering Bear River: Hard History with Darren Parry”

January 25, 2023 12:18 PM News Team

The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello is hosting Former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone…

Idaho remains under nationwide rising gas prices – for now

January 25, 2023 11:34 AM Seth Ratliff

Gas prices continue to rise across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared the current trend – at least for…

Pocatello Regional Transit offers new commuter shuttle to American Falls

January 25, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Starting Monday, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) began to provide a new commuter route that’s open to the…

Coroner identifies deceased in semi and pickup truck collision

January 24, 2023 12:23 PM News Team

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

Crews repair I-15 Blackfoot bridge after overnight road breakup

January 24, 2023 10:47 AM News Team

Idaho Transportaion Department crews are currently working on the northbound bridge of Interstate 15 just north of Blackfoot to repair the road…

Walk away escapee arrested for eluding deputies

January 24, 2023 10:08 AM News Team

A walk away escapee has been arrested for eluding…

Man arrested with counterfeit bills

January 24, 2023 9:44 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man attempting to pass counterfeit money at a local gas station Monday…

New Olive Garden restaurant opens

January 24, 2023 2:23 PM Linda Larsen

The Pocatello and Chubbuck area now has an Olive…

Pocatello mom warns of RSV dangers after losing 16-month-old

January 25, 2023 5:16 AM Emma Benson

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One-year-old Oddie was a normal, healthy kid.…

Multi-vehicle crash on US 93 near Twin Falls

January 24, 2023 11:16 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle injury collision that occurred on Monday at approximately 5:52 p.m., on US 93 near milepost 35 in…

Terreton moose shot in self-defense

January 24, 2023 9:52 AM News Team

A man shot and killed an adult male moose in the yard of a Terreton area resident after it charged him…

Coroner ID’s man shot and killed by Boise police officer

January 24, 2023 10:26 AM Associated Press

Police say a Boise police officer shot and killed a man while law enforcement officials were trying to take him into custody on alleged felony…

F&G initiates feeding operation in Hamer to reduce elk damage

January 24, 2023 9:56 AM Braydon Wilson

Harsh winter conditions persist throughout the Upper Snake Region, bringing elk into the lower elevations and areas near farming and cattle…

SIPH announces flu deaths in southeastern Idaho

January 23, 2023 12:53 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Monday seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 during the last…

7-year-old boy dies after being attacked by dogs

January 23, 2023 12:37 PM Linda Larsen

A seven-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pack of wild dogs in Fort Hall on…

The Souper Bowl is back

January 23, 2023 5:32 PM Kailey Galaviz

Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools are ready for their 17th annual Souper Bowl…

New Idaho 511 App and updated website are now live

January 23, 2023 2:20 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has launched a new Idaho 511 App and updated the website.…

Idaho gas prices now below national average

January 23, 2023 2:11 PM News Team

This week, continued market volatility sent gas prices higher across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared from the recent trend – at…

Why so many businesses seem to be hiring

January 23, 2023 11:49 AM Kailey Galaviz

Yes, the labor market is “tight,” but it’s not as bad as it used to…

2 arrested for felony drug possession during traffic stop

January 23, 2023 10:49 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested two for felony drug possession during a traffic stop…

Most popular girl names in the 90s in Idaho

January 18, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…

File Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 23

January 21, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2022 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday,…

School bond vote coming to Fremont County

January 23, 2023 10:40 AM Braydon Wilson

The Fremont School District school board recently voted on proposing a new school bond to the county voters.…

One man arrested after pursuit and Deputy involved shooting

January 21, 2023 9:19 AM News Team

BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – One man has been taken into custody, after leading Bingham County Deputies on a Friday evening pursuit. The Bingham…

17th Street and Boulevard Bridge improvement project

January 22, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The anticipated completion timeframe is…

Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Junior Duck Stamp art entries due March 1

January 22, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife office and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation would like to encourage all of Idaho’s school-aged (K-12)…

Retired teacher establishes Gillette Family Scholarship to aid post-traditional students

January 22, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The $25,000 Gillette Family Scholarship was established to benefit returning ISU students who hope to finish their bachelor’s degree in elementary…

AAA: Please be an engaged passenger

January 22, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

“In the moment of truth, we invite passengers to act in the best interest of everyone involved to help prevent a…

Winter weather may impact your energy use and your bill

January 21, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Heating systems have been working overtime to keep homes and businesses warm this past…

Volunteer with Idaho Red Cross in the new year

January 21, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Still looking for a New Year’s resolution, and one that’s worth keeping? How about volunteering with the Idaho Red…

News outlets join to oppose gag order in Idaho stabbing case

January 20, 2023 2:24 PM Associated Press

Twenty regional and national news organizations have formed a coalition to ask a judge to narrow a gag order in the case of a man accused of killing…

All invited to the fundraiser to rebuild local church in Mud Lake

January 20, 2023 11:58 AM Seth Ratliff

Construction at the church of St. Ann’s in Mud Lake is ongoing. Built in 1963, the chapel served generations of a faithful community, until a…

Retirees: File Form 24 to protect against tax identity theft, get money

January 20, 2023 3:14 PM News Team

Ahead of the tax filing season, the Idaho State Tax Commission is giving advice on how to watch out for tax…

1st small modular nuclear reactor certified for use in US

January 20, 2023 3:33 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has certified the design for what will be the United States’ first small modular nuclear…

Biggest snowfalls recorded in Idaho history

January 19, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Idaho using data from the National Centers for Environmental…

CEI sees continued growth at start of 2023

January 20, 2023 2:58 PM Kailey Galaviz

As College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) wraps up the second week of the semester, CEI continues to buck the national trend of enrollment declines, instead…

Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire set Saturday

January 20, 2023 11:26 AM News Team

The City of Ammon will hold the annual Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and fireworks show Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6:00 p.m. at McCowin…

Weiser to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event

January 20, 2023 11:35 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Weiser on Jan.…