Hit-and-run and two other crashes cause major I-15 delays on Monday
Multiple crashes involving a hit-and-run near Blackfoot and another incident south of Idaho Falls caused significant traffic delays on Interstate 15 on Monday.
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School canceled for Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
School is canceled today for students at Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy in Fort Hall, due to an installation of a water line. The school says they will provide updates later today on whether classes will resume tomorrow.
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Idaho Falls resident hospitalized after firefighters pull them from burning home
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Idaho Falls resident is recovering after firefighters rescued them from a manufactured home fire on West Elswood Drive Sunday morning. The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the scene around 10 a.m. after callers reported seeing black smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters began aggressively attacking the
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Fire crews investigate early morning house fire in Idaho Falls
Fire crews investigated a fire that burned a garage and potentially a truck at a home on East 25th Street in Idaho Falls early Thursday morning.
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Dirt-Bike Rider hospitalized after crash near Packsaddle Lake
An injured dirt-bike rider was rescued and airlifted to a local hospital after crashing in the Packsaddle Lake area near Driggs, Idaho, on Monday.
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The Wait is Over: Ammon Chick-fil-A to reopen Tuesday
The Chick-fil-A in Ammon, Idaho, is scheduled to reopen next Tuesday following a major renovation and the introduction of new fall menu items.
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Spread Creek Fire near Jackson now 5% contained
Fire crews are working to contain the lightning-caused Spread Creek Fire in the Jackson area, which is now 5% contained and has consumed around 257 acres. Forest Service officials are asking the public to avoid Hatchet Road and Flagstaff Road.
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Crews battle lightning-caused wildfire in Bridger-Teton National Forest
Fire crews are battling the Spread Creek Wildfire in the Bridger-Teton National Forest, which has burned an estimated 300 acres.
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Idaho Falls resident hospitalized following Thursday night house fire
An Idaho Falls resident was rushed to the hospital after a house fire Thursday night.
The fire happened around 6:30 at the corner of Homer Avenue and Stanger Drive. According to the Idaho Falls Fire Department, when its crews arrived on the scene, they found flames venting from a back bedroom window
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Kayaker dies after becoming trapped in Marsh Creek; 8 others rescued
A kayaker lost their life in Marsh Creek, Custer County, after becoming trapped under logs while rafting. The incident triggered a multi-day search and rescue operation to extract the remaining eight members of the rafting party.
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Utah prosecutors push back against contempt motion in Charlie Kirk murder case
Prosecutors in the case of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are pushing back against a defense motion to hold them in contempt of court over recent comments to the media.
Tyler Robinson faces charges of aggravated murder and multiple felony counts following the fatal shooting of Kirk at Utah Valley University.
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Semi and Tanker Crash Causes Blockage on I84
HEYBURN, Idaho (KIFI) — A semi-truck and tanker trailer fire has caused a temporary shutdown and lane restrictions on Interstate 84 early Thursday morning near Heyburn, according to Idaho State Police. Troopers say the crash happened around 1:50 a.m. on May 1, 2026, near milepost 217 on eastbound I-84. Investigators say a 2025 International semi-truck
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Judge denies delay: Kouri Richins to be sentenced on late husband’s birthday
Convicted killer Kouri Richins will face sentencing as scheduled next month after a judge rejected a defense motion to postpone the hearing.
Richins was found guilty on March 13 of aggravated murder, attempted aggravated murder, two counts of insurance fraud, and one count of forgery. Sentencing is now set for May 13th — what would have been her husband Eric’s 44th birthday.
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BUTTE COUNTY, IDAHO (KIFI) – Butte County Joint School District is closed today due to snow and inclement weather. We will continue to provide updates as we receive more information about a reopening schedule.
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Local law enforcement/Upper Valley SAFE Initiative to Youth Digital Safety Workshop Saturday
As digital threats evolve, local law enforcement and community volunteers are joining forces to ensure parents aren’t left behind.
On Saturday, April 25, the Upper Valley SAFE Initiative will host a specialized workshop at Madison Junior High from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to teach parents how to keep kids safe with modern technology. Founded by Dean and Kristin Coleman, SAFE (Safety, Awareness, Freedom, and Education) is a volunteer-led organization dedicated to helping families understand what’s really happening online—and what to watch for.
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South central Idaho law enforcement hunt for suspect after targeted Sunday night shooting
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for an armed suspect after reports of shots fired led to a brief car chase near a local sugar factory late Sunday night.
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Lori Vallow Daybell files appeal to overturn triple-murder convictions
The “Doomsday Mom” at the center of one of the nation’s most high-profile murder cases is now trying to overturn her conviction.
Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have officially filed an appeal, asking a higher court to either throw out her convictions or give her a new trial.
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Internet Outage Impacting Multiple Schools on West Side of Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An internet outage is currently affecting several schools and offices on the west side of Idaho Falls, including Ethel Boyes Elementary, Eagle Rock Middle School, Skyline High School, and District 91 Transportation. At this time, both internet access and office phone systems are down in the affected locations. Transportation services
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Seven arrested in early morning Pocatello SWAT raid in ongoing narcotics investigation
Seven people are behind bars today after Pocatello police executed a high-risk SWAT raid early this morning.
The Pocatello police department tactical team served a high-risk search warrant in the 1100 block of East Clark Street as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation with the Idaho State Police and the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office.
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Rigby man killed in early-morning head-on rollover crash on I-15
A head-on rollover crash on I-15 has claimed the life of a 39-year-old Rigby man early Thursday morning. The accident, which took place near Exit 118 (Pancheri Drive) around 4:14 AM, paralyzed southbound traffic for nearly five hours.
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Pocatello’s own returns: NFL star Taysom Hill to host meet-and-greet in Rexburg
An NFL superstar is coming to eastern Idaho. Taysom Hill, the New Orleans Saints tight end and former BYU quarterback, is making a special stop at Walmart in Rexburg this week.
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Boise woman to remain in custody following stolen ambulance crash
A Boise woman accused of crashing a stolen ambulance into a medical office building and attempting to set it on fire must remain behind bars pending her upcoming trial.
On February 23, Prosecutors say that George stole an ambulance from St. Luke’s Hospital and drove it directly into the Portico North Building, which houses offices for the Department of Homeland Security. Following the crash, George poured gasoline around the area in an alleged attempt to set the building on fire.
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Idaho Falls couple stranded in Dubai following Iranian strikes
An Idaho Falls couple is stranded in Dubai during a service trip after Iranian retaliatory strikes paralyzed air travel across the Middle East. The regional instability follows major attacks by the United States and Israeli forces that killed Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Devere and Toni Hunt arrived in Dubai on February 26th, after a tour and service trip to India. They planned to spend a few days in Abu Dhabi before heading home. However, the atmosphere shifted instantly on Saturday while they were visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque.
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Coroner names victims in planned murder-suicide on Rainier Street
The Bonneville County coroner has identified two people who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Idaho Falls last week. 39-year-old James Herring and 47-year-old April Wielang of Idaho Falls were found dead in a home on the 1700 block of Rainier Street.
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Idaho Olympian Breezy Johnson Caps Gold Medal Run with an Engagement
Victor, Idaho’s golden girl, is returning home from the Olympics with more than just a gold medal!
Just days after clinching a gold medal in the women’s downhill at the 2026 Winter Olympics, Breezy Johnson capped off her historic run with a life-changing milestone: an engagement. Following her final race on Thursday, Johnson’s longtime boyfriend, Connor Watkins, met her at the base of the super-G run to pop the question.
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Legislative District 32 Selects Nominees to Fill Representative Horman’s Seat
The Bonneville County Republican Central Committee selected three finalists Tuesday night to fill a vacancy in Idaho House Legislative District 32 after Rep. Wendy Horman accepted a job in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Precinct committee officers chose Erin Bingham as the top nominee, followed by William Athay and Stephanie Taylor Thompson. Under Idaho law, when a legislative seat opens, Republican precinct committee officers pick three qualified candidates. The Governor then appoints one to fill the seat.
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“It’s Warmed My Heart”: Idaho Veteran moved to tears by gift of life-saving furnace
With winter weather on the way, many Idahoans wouldn’t think twice about turning up the heat. But for one veteran in Blackfoot, the simple act of staying warm had become a battle against a failing furnace — until a generous gift of a brand-new heating system brought tears to the stoic soldier’s eyes.
Vietnam War Veteran Frank Perry of Blackfoot lives with only 28% lung capacity, and temperature has a huge impact on his ability to breathe. But his ongoing battle with a nearly 40-year-old furnace hasn’t done him any favors.
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