INL says almost all employees are vaccinated
The Idaho National Laboratory updated its employees on its response to COVID-19 and vaccination…
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Growing East Idaho: Investors work to restore the historic Rogers building
The wave of growth in East Idaho has presented new opportunities for developers in downtown Idaho…
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LOCAL LINKS: Collectors’ Corner Museum
An Idaho Falls couple has put their love for each other and passion for collecting on full display with a unique…
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LOCAL LINKS: Jill’s Chicken Shack
A local couple has taken their midlife crisis to a whole new level by opening a southern-style chicken restaurant on Main Street in…
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Man arrested, firearm involved at City Hall Annex
A man is in police custody after a disturbance at the Idaho Falls City Hall Annex building,…
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LOCAL LINKS: Yellowstone Helicopters
A new company is offering a more affordable option for helicopter tours at the Yellowstone…
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LOCAL LINKS: Mac n’ Kelly’s Pub & Grill
While many businesses struggled through the pandemic, a classic car dealership made a pivot, opening a new restaurant in Idaho Falls called Mac n’…
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AZ attorney’s office declines to prosecute Chad Daybell over murder of Charles Vallow
The Maricopa County attorney’s office declined Wednesday to prosecute Chad Daybell in the murder of Charles Vallow, his new wife’s, Lori Vallow’s,…
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Local Links: Blackhawk BBQ Pit
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – It was the start of a new chapter for local veteran Nic Transtrum he hosted the grand opening for his new restaurant…
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ISP issues 200+ speeding tickets in just one weekend
Idaho State Troopers issued 350 tickets over the weekend, with 212 of those issued for…
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LOCAL LINKS: Kelsi’s Kitchen Cocoa Bites
This is literally a sweet story about how a local mom in Idaho Falls has taken the ‘guilt’ out of eating…
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Idaho Art Lab secures down payment for ‘forever home’
The Idaho Art Lab has secured a $70,000 down payment to purchase its…
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INL meets agreement to store used naval nuclear fuel ahead of schedule
One of the key provisions of the Agreement is that the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF), operated for the NNPP by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, would…
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INL makes huge impact on employment and economic growth
The Idaho National Laboratory released its annual economic impact summary Wednesday. It shows that INL continues to be a major contributor to…
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LOCAL LINKS: Splash Self Serve Pet Spa
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A do-it-yourself pet spa is making a big Splash in downtown Idaho Falls. It’s fitting that the business name is Splash…
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Idaho Art Lab starts campaign for ‘Forever Home’
The Idaho Art Lab announced Thursday that it was kickstarting a campaign to stay in its current…
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Local Links: Raised Southern Barbecue Co.
Texas-style barbecue makes its way to Shelley, ID with the Raised Southern Barbecue Co.…
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LOCAL LINKS: Royal Theaters
While movie theaters across the U.S. are reopening more than a year after cinemas went completely dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some local…
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ISP looking to hire more troopers
Idaho State Police are hiring for those interested in joining law enforcement of transferring from another…
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Local Links: East Idaho Aquarium
Slightly hidden behind Fred Meyer you’ll find a sure sign that eastern Idaho is growing with the East Idaho…
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Idaho Falls City Council Member Resigns; applicants welcome
According to Idaho law, when a vacancy occurs on the City Council, it is filled by an appointment of the Mayor, then ratified by the City…
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Local Links: Grandpa’s Southern BBQ
It’s a quaint restaurant attached to the Motel West on W. Broadway St. As soon as you walk in, there no mistaking the smell of smoked wood…
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Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old from Blackfoot canceled
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Francine Baird was located and safe Tuesday…
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Prosecutor wants to know who conducted a change of venue survey in the Vallow-Daybell case
Special Prosecutor Rob Wood filed a motion to compel in order to get Chad Daybell’s attorney, John Prior, to identify the person who conducted a…
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INL engineers celebrate successful landing of Mars 2020 Perseverance rover
It was a big day for NASA and the Idaho National Laboratory Thursday as the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover raced through the thin atmosphere of the Red…
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Student nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic share their motivation
Burnout and fatigue from the nursing community has dominated COVID-19…
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INL researchers publish cybersecurity playbook
While cybersecurity is serious business, its methods are similar to winning a football game. Idaho National Laboratory cybersecurity researchers,…
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Hearing set for motions to dismiss or change venue in Vallow-Daybell case
A Fremont County judge has released a date to hear Lori Vallow-Daybell’s and Chad Daybell’s motion asking the court to transfer their case to another…
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Jones sentenced in cold-case murder
Kenneth Jones was sentenced to 15 years, 6 years fixed, for the voluntary manslaughter of Stephanie Eldredge 13 years…
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Gov. Little says there are more pressing matters than senate limit on powers
Republican Governor Brad Little said “he had more pressing matters” to deal with when asked about the Idaho Senate’s efforts to limit his emergency…
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Detectives close investigation into Alex Cox’s death
The Gilbert Police Department in Arizona has released a heavily redacted report on their findings surrounding Alex Cox’s…
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Missing Tetonia woman found dead
The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team found a woman’s body in the North Leigh Creek area…
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Bingham County Deputies investigate an attempted kidnapping
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a kidnapping connected to a domestic dispute…
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Idaho COVID-19 vaccine press conference set for Tuesday
Governor Brad Little will join Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch to offer…
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$6K raised for IF man proves 2020 is a generous year
It should come at no surprise that economic uncertainty suppresses giving, however 2020 has shown that people are motivated to give during times of a…
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New INL Director officially assumes position
Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position…
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Rigby couple honored for creating ‘COVID Concert Series’ Facebook page
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local couple who’s active in the local music scene has found a way to keep musical performances live. Diana and Todd…
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Shelley police investigate drive-by shooting
The Shelley Police Department is looking for a suspect connected with a drive by shooting early Monday morning in the 500 block of South Park Avenue.…
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NASA and INL are teaming up once again
NASA and Idaho National Laboratory are teaming up once again, but this time it could lead to an entire colony on the moon and mars sooner than you…
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Blackfoot School District looks to address overcrowding
Blackfoot School District No. 55 officials will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to present a new school…
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DOE approves cost-share investment in SMR project
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved billions of dollars in a multi-year cost-share award to the Carbon Free Power Project.…
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Educators plead with the public to take COVID-19 seriously
Eastern Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Imagine doing everything you can to prevent getting COVID-19, wearing a mask, washing your hands, social distancing, but…
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INL talks ‘next generation’ in nuclear research and innovation
“The nuclear revolution” is what Idaho National Laboratory Director Mark Peters is calling the next seven…
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DOE awards $160 million under Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday that it has selected two U.S.-based teams to receive $160 million in initial funding under the…
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INL may deploy next generation micro modular reactor by 2027
Idaho may be the home of a next generation micro modular reactor. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) is proposing to partner with the Idaho…
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Christopher Tapp files civil suit against Idaho Falls Police Department
Attorneys for Chris Tapp filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls and seven current and former Idaho Falls Police…
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IF man in viral ‘Dreams’ video gifted new truck
An Idaho Falls man who went viral on his long board ride to work now has a new set of…
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48 Hours Sneak Peek: The final days of JJ and Tylee
It’s still one of the most talked about missing persons cases in the country.…
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ISP solves cold cases with new DNA testing technique
Access to new DNA databases is helping Idaho State Police solve cold…
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Governor Brad Little visits Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Governor Brad Little traveled around eastern Idaho Wednesday to meet with business owners and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of…
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Local Trump supporter catches sign thief on camera
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – A local Trump supporter says vandals are targeting his yard, stealing political…
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Idaho State Police’s motorcycle unit wrote more than 100 tickets in one weekend
Idaho State Police worked to get ahead of the Labor Day traffic…
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Law enforcement work to prevent train collisions
Idaho State Police say they are seeing more close calls when it comes to car and train collisions.…
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Idaho ranks one of the worst states for women’s equality
Idaho is ranked the 49th state when it comes to women equality throughout the nation. According to data gathered by WalletHub, the gem state only…
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Alturas to open new Idaho Falls high school
The old Sears building at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls won’t be empty much…
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CEI starts fall semester with on-campus and online options
The College of Eastern Idaho started its fall 2020 semester Monday. The college has prepared to host approximately one-third of classes in-person and…
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D91 pushes start date to Aug. 31
Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board voted unanimously to push back the school start date for from Aug. 26 to Aug. 31.…
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Idaho lawmakers to consider COVID-19 liability bill
Some key decisions are in store as Idaho lawmakers gear up for a rare special session next week.…
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I.F. teachers union not happy with D91’s plan to reopen
The Idaho Falls Education Association released a statement Friday that it was sideswiped by Idaho Falls School District 91’s plan to…
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Bre Clark
Bre Clark just couldn’t stay away from Idaho Falls.…
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