Bill Cummings, Author at Local News 8

Federal disaster loans now available to help those impacted by May flooding

July 25, 2023 1:09 PM Bill Cummings

May 23rd downpours flood many sections of Idaho Falls and surrounding area.

Power restored in Idaho Falls only a few dozen homes affected.

July 18, 2023 12:49 PM Bill Cummings

The outage is impacting around 1,000 customers, with many more experiencing flickering power.

Fire danger high in Salmon-Challis National Forest.

July 18, 2023 10:32 AM Bill Cummings

U.S. Forest Service issues fire danger alert.

Train vs Pickup Truck Accident in Roberts

July 6, 2023 10:33 AM Bill Cummings

ROBERTS, Idaho (KIFI) – A train vs a pick up truck accident at the intersection of 2884 E and State Highway 48 in Roberts resulted in no injuries on Thursday. Jefferson County Dispatch reports receiving a call from Union Pacific Railroad reporting a train vs vehicle crash just after 7 a.m. A 2015 Ford F150

Active bears in Grand Teton make for great viewing opportunities but caution urged

June 30, 2023 5:41 PM Bill Cummings

Grand Teton National Park is home to a variety of wildlife, including one of the only National Parks in the lower U.S. to have black and grizzly bears.

Missing 14-year-old boy with autism found

June 3, 2023 10:17 AM Bill Cummings

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – UPDATE: Evan has been found ORIGINAL: The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for Evan Flores. Evan is a 14 year old male with autism who is predominantly non-verbal. Evan was last seen in the area of 1700 Rainier (off N Belin Road and N Skyline Drive) early this morning.

Parish wide Catholic Mass celebrated at Mountain America Center Sunday

April 23, 2023 3:43 PM Bill Cummings

Masses of Idaho Falls, Mud Lake, and Roberts united into a single Mass at the Mountain America Center.

Prescription Drug Take Back Day throughout Eastern Idaho

April 22, 2023 5:06 PM Bill Cummings

Blue Cross of Idaho, Eastern Idaho Public Health District, the Idaho State Police the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, Center for Hope and the Bonneville Youth Development Coalition partner for the first time to help clear East Idaho homes of potentially dangerous, expired, unused and unwanted prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Idaho Falls Gem and Mineral Society “rocks” with a big turnout

April 16, 2023 4:43 PM Bill Cummings

The lines were out the door most of the weekend at the Idaho Falls Recreation Center for the 57th annual Gem and Mineral Show.

Rent commercial kitchen space by the hour

February 9, 2023 4:36 PM Bill Cummings

Need a commercial grade kitchen but just for a few hours? Now you can rent it.

ZZ Top adds Idaho Falls stop to tour

February 8, 2023 4:19 PM Bill Cummings

ZZ Top has added Idaho Falls to its upcoming nationwide tour.

Jackson ski instructor, former Marine killed in Ukraine shelling while doing humanitarian work

February 3, 2023 3:40 PM Bill Cummings

A retired U.S. Marine who lived in Jackson Hole in early 2000 working as a ski instructor at several mountain resorts was killed doing humanitarian work in Ukraine Thursday.

Teton Elementary on the way to the moon

January 18, 2023 12:36 PM Bill Cummings

Teton Elementary in Teton, Idaho started a “Race to the Moon” project last September to promote physical activity while learning about space.

FBI warns of trending crime

January 13, 2023 2:23 PM Bill Cummings

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is seeing more issues of sexual exploitation of children in Utah, Idaho and Montana.

Idaho Falls warehouse could be Amazon’s

January 12, 2023 6:16 PM Bill Cummings

A large warehouse under construction during the last several months is nearing completion.

New Years first Babies in Pocatello and Idaho Falls

January 2, 2023 4:15 PM Bill Cummings

Atreyu James Patrick French, Portneuf Medical Center’s (PMC) 2023 New Year’s Baby.

First Baby of the New Year rewarded with gifts

January 2, 2023 10:31 AM Bill Cummings

Grove Creek Medical Center welcomes first baby of 2023.

Details in arrest of suspect in murders of University of Idaho students

December 30, 2022 3:29 PM Bill Cummings

Bryan Kohberger, 28 facing four counts of murder in the first degree

Idaho Has POWERBALL First Millionaire of the Year Finalist on New Year’s Rockin’ Eve on KIFI

December 29, 2022 10:54 AM Bill Cummings

Christopher LePeilbet, from Post Falls, is one of twenty-nine finalists from around the country in New York City for the iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration.

Area roads icy, slick, and dangerous

December 27, 2022 8:53 AM Bill Cummings

The Idaho Transportation Department reports conditions this morning are extremely slick on I-15 between Blackfoot and Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls Grocery Outlet cleaning up after water pipe break

December 26, 2022 12:14 PM Bill Cummings

On the night before Christmas a water pipe broke in the ceiling at the new Idaho Falls Grocery Outlet.

How gas prices have changed in Boise in the last week

Post-Christmas drive home sees gas prices lowering

December 26, 2022 10:20 AM Bill Cummings

Prices in Idaho are 63.2 cents per gallon lower than a month ago.

College of Eastern Idaho joins University of Idaho in Candelight Vigil Wednesday night

November 29, 2022 1:27 PM Bill Cummings

The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the Idaho Falls campuses of University of Idaho and Idaho State University invite the community to come together for a candlelight vigil this Wednesday.

Candelight vigil to honor lives of children lost

November 29, 2022 12:40 PM Bill Cummings

The annual celebration of Children’s Day throughout the world is coming up on Dec. 6.

Museum of Idaho names new Executive Director from within

November 29, 2022 11:51 AM Bill Cummings

Carr hopes to expand the museum’s growing outreach efforts by working with museum supporters and business and government leaders to address community needs collaboratively.

Idaho Army National Guard troops return

November 4, 2022 11:41 AM Bill Cummings

45 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, to Idaho Falls, after a yearlong deployment to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Spartan Shield.

Blackfoot award winning cheese you may never see at your store but it’s there

October 7, 2022 11:15 AM Bill Cummings

You will see their cheese on the store shelves under different names but not Glanbia.

Blackfoot man killed in accident identified

October 2, 2022 1:01 PM Bill Cummings

The driver of the Jeep was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

Source of Moose Fire found but search remains for who started the fire?

September 26, 2022 12:07 PM Bill Cummings

The Moose Fire was caused by an unextinguished and unattended campfire

RC Willey plans put on hold

September 22, 2022 5:25 PM Bill Cummings

RC Willey, an appliance retailer based in Salt Lake City, has apparently put expansion plans for Idaho Falls on hold.

94th Spud Day crowd lines the streets in Shelley as the parade starts the festivities

September 17, 2022 2:10 PM Bill Cummings

This is the heart of potato country so on this day the spud is king

Police remain at Compass Academy after precautionary lockout

August 29, 2022 11:56 AM Bill Cummings

The order for the lockout was made in consultation with the Idaho Falls Police Department after a few students at school received a threat from another student who was not at school today.

Kayaker rescued after going over diversion dam

August 21, 2022 4:51 PM Bill Cummings

First responders rescue a woman kayaking on the Snake River Sunday afternoon.

Strong thunderstorms fan Moose fire and debris block some roads

August 20, 2022 5:18 PM Bill Cummings

SALMON, Idaho – (KIFI) – The Salmon River Road will remain closed due to unsafe travelconditions caused by debris – including large boulders and trees – that continue to be deposited on the road. Operations has determined the need to conduct tactical firing operations along the Panther Creek Road between Beaver Creek and Trail Creek

Fremont County flash flooding, floaters rescued

August 14, 2022 2:29 PM Bill Cummings

Fremont County experienced widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain throughout the county Saturday evening.

Weather helping with Moose Fire

August 13, 2022 3:24 PM Bill Cummings

Several days of favorable weather gave firefighters an opportunity to gain containment on the fire and made it possible for firefighters to go direct on the fire edge in the “horseshoe” to protect structures and values in Moose Creek.

Wyoming and Idaho join nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force

August 2, 2022 12:16 PM Bill Cummings

Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill announced that the two states are joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force of 50 attorneys general to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the U.S. The task force’s goal is to cut down on illegal robocalls.

Fremont County issues burn ban with extreme dry conditions

August 1, 2022 11:45 AM Bill Cummings

Dry conditions prompt Fremont County to issue burn ban

Fremont County Pioneer Day Parade “Seasons to Remember”

July 23, 2022 5:03 PM Bill Cummings

Organizers say the event has been celebrated in the community for nearly a century.

Ammon starts July 4 with traditional flag raising ceremony

July 4, 2022 11:31 AM Bill Cummings

Lloyd Capson says he enlisted to fight for our country in Vietnam.

Firth Fire Department gets donated fire truck stuffed with gear from Boise

January 18, 2022 2:51 PM Bill Cummings

The Boise Fire Department donated a fully loaded surplus fire engine that was set for auction on Tuesday morning.

Cold and pet dangers

January 5, 2022 12:35 PM Bill Cummings

If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.

Idaho Falls Airport keeps flights going through series of storms

December 31, 2021 4:32 PM Bill Cummings

Keeping track of ground crews , in and outbound flights in very limited visibility can be challenging. For the crews working the runway the wind driven snow makes a tough job even harder.

Idaho Falls Salvation Army Thanksgiving tradition returns

November 25, 2021 2:57 PM Bill Cummings

Michael said “just coming here shows us what a great community that we live in.

Poppy field at Compass Academy honors veterans

November 11, 2021 11:25 AM Bill Cummings

Compass Academy students honor veterans with paper poppies.

Potato harvest is in and the results are positive

October 20, 2021 5:59 PM Bill Cummings

Even with our hot, dry and smoky summer the potatoes are in the cellar and the harvest looks good.

Rib & Chop House coming to Idaho Falls

October 15, 2021 10:27 AM Bill Cummings

Remodeling work is underway in a space along Memorial Drive in Idaho Falls next to Smokin Fins for a new restaurant that already has locations across Montana and Wyoming.

1795 Ohio barn has a new home in Swan Valley

October 7, 2021 12:40 PM Bill Cummings

He always thought about his land in Idaho. Wouldn’t those Barns look good here?

New set premiers, take a look behind the scenes

October 5, 2021 9:08 AM Bill Cummings

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – We used a time-lapse video to show you the teardown of our former set that served us so well for many years of bringing you the local news. Our desk will live on as part of the media program at BYU Idaho. Before the set could be taken down, we

Bikers rally in Rigby against bullying

October 3, 2021 11:37 AM Bill Cummings

Organizers say they felt that the Bikers Against Bullies rally would create a great opportunity to hold a community event, where parents and students could gather to give and receive support, access help, and share ideas in person.

Bar J rides into the sunset Monday night

September 6, 2021 5:10 PM Bill Cummings

For the past 43 summers, the nightly Chuck Wagon Dinner shows have entertained Jackson Hole residents and visitors from around the world.

UPDATE: Amber Alert cancelled for two Utah children

August 20, 2021 1:03 PM Bill Cummings

Idaho State Police is issuing a shared Amber Alert for two missing/abducted children who are considered endangered.

Huckleberry secrets revealed

August 18, 2021 10:33 AM Bill Cummings

Ron Patterson with the Idaho State University Agricultural Extension office to show us some tips to finding the berries and others to avoid.

Grilling with gratitude

July 24, 2021 4:32 PM Bill Cummings

The Idaho Falls African American Alliance hosted an appreciation lunch for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel Saturday

INL technology shows promise in detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks

July 20, 2021 2:08 PM Bill Cummings

The Idaho National Lab and New Mexico company have designed a technology that can block attacks to the nation’s power grid.

Jackson namesake gets plaque in front of town hall

July 19, 2021 11:04 AM Bill Cummings

A bronze plaque was dedicated in front of the Jackson Town Hoall in honor of David Edward “Davey” Jackson.

Shoot down model planes Saturday for a good cause

July 16, 2021 10:54 AM Bill Cummings

Desert Eagles RC Club invites you to take a few shots at one of their model radio controlled airplanes with a paint ball gun.

Top 10 tips before visiting Grand Tetons

July 8, 2021 12:52 PM Bill Cummings

Grand Teton is already on track for record visitation this summer. Here are some tips to Plan Like A Park Ranger by following this list of the top 10 things you should know before visiting the park.

Bonneville County issues burn ban

July 7, 2021 11:11 AM Bill Cummings

Due to higher-than-average temperatures and low moisture levels, the County Board of Commissioners determined the need to implement a burn ban.

North Fremont runs alternative energy on site with solar and wind

June 21, 2021 11:42 AM Bill Cummings

Green energy is now part of the classroom at North Fremont Middle and High School.