Expert panel dives into Teton Dam’s failure at CEI’s ‘Flood 50’ commemoration
“The dam collapsed at 11:15 a.m., and 80 billion gallons of water rushed to the valley floor. By 8 p.m., the reservoir was…
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Pocatello Citizen Police Academy honors 13 graduates
“This gives us an opportunity to do one of the most important things that it can do for any leadership group – and that’s building relationships,”…
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‘Flood 50’ revs up the night with fast times at Rexburg Classic Car Show and 70s Fashion Show
“I spent my entire summer shoveling mud out of the bottom of basements because we were small enough, we could get in the crawl spaces, drag the…
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American Falls girl crowned statewide National Civics Bee champion
Twenty talented students are taking the stage at the National Civics Bee Friday at Melaleuca’s headquarters in Idaho…
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‘All the world is one’: Hindu statesman visits Brigham Young University-Idaho
Universal Society of Hinduism President Rajan Zed has offered opening prayers at the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Idaho Senate, a Bonneville County…
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‘Flood of memories:’ Week of major Teton Dam Flood 50th anniversary activities kicks off in Rexburg
Fifty years after a wall of water pulverized communities in the flood path of the Teton Dam, a ribbon cutting for the “Just Add Water: The Dam that…
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ISU student describes harrowing fight to save his house in Mountain Home fire
As a fast-moving inferno quickly engulfed 300 acres Tuesday near Mountain Home, one Idaho State University student rolled up his sleeves in a…
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Warrant arrest sparks brief police incident, shelter-in-place on W. Elswood Drive Tuesday afternoon
A shelter-in-place order was lifted in Idaho Falls after police took a male into custody who was wanted on several felony…
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Ririe honors 20-year-old, WWII hero who died rushing to the aid of U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima
“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to…
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Motor Vu Drive-In is back: America’s largest outdoor drive-in screen reopens with ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ & ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
The Motor Vu Drive-In features the biggest outdoor, drive-in movie screen in America and is open this weekend with two premiere summer…
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First Native American astronaut touches down at Fort Hall
The first Native American to travel in space, John B. Herrington, brought students and guests into his orbit at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel and Event…
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Final election countdown: Mickelsen and Golden vying for District 32 Seat A
For the second election in a row, Kelly Golden is challenging incumbent Stephanie Mickelsen in the contest for Legislative District 32 Seat…
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The Coach vs. The Firefighter: All eyes on lightning hot contest for Legislative seat in Idaho Falls
In one of the closest races in Idaho Falls, firefighter Connor Cook is challenging coach Barbara Ehardt in a race for Legislative District 33 Seat A.…
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Who best represents the taxpayers? Marco Erickson and Jilene Burger battle it out in Idaho Falls race for Legislature
Jilene Burger wants to repeal all property taxes, while Marco Erickson argues he has already supported billions in tax cuts during his tenure. Watch…
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Healthcare and economic philosophies: McKellar and Bingham fighting for Idaho Falls Legislative seat
Economic issues are at the forefront of voters’ minds – helping drive the election between current legislator Erin Bingham, an accountant, and…
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The Rematch: Ben Fuhriman and Julianne Young battle in repeat of District 30 B race that came down to four votes
Incumbent Ben Fuhriman is facing a challenge by former three-term legislator Julianne Young in a battle for District 30 Seat B with razor-thin…
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Repeat Rivals: Rod Furniss and Karey Hanks face off for third time in District 31 Seat B
In an intense political competition, incumbent Rod Furniss is running against former legislator Karey Hanks in the election for Idaho House of…
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Idaho Falls weighing all-out kratom ban
After six kratom-related death investigations in 18 months, the Idaho Falls City Council is considering a measure to ban the sale of kratom in city…
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Cyber collapse: Idaho State University disables access to Canvas for security concerns
Idaho State University and other colleges and universities in Idaho are still dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack that compromised student…
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Mass resignation: Idaho Falls Farmers Market Board steps down after public outcry over former manager’s plea agreement
The entire Idaho Falls Farmers Market Board of Directors has resigned, paving the way for new leadership, following a massive controversy over its…
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Farmers Market Leadership Crisis: Social media uproar results in resignation of Idaho Falls Farmers Market manager
The Idaho Falls Farmers Market is facing a leadership crisis after the manager resigned following public outcry over a 2019 plea agreement where he…
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Rexburg Legislative and local candidates face off at debate
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Six candidates squared off on housing, immigration, infrastructure and private school tax credits at a Rexburg Chamber…
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Up, Up and Away: Madisonhealth welcomes new medical helicopter
Madisonhealth is offering a new air medical helicopter service to expand emergency critical care access and cut down response…
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Idaho farmers confronting a ’horrible, perfect economic storm’
“I’ve seen a lot of people decide to Roundup crops. I’ve seen a lot of people take their crop and mow it down,” said Idaho Agriculture Experiment…
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Three hotly-contested races to watch from Thursday’s Legislative Debate
Six candidates squared off in the political arena during a second round of Legislative debates…
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Voting for Justice: Voters will select District Judge in first contested race in more than a decade
Incumbent District Judge Steven Boyce is being challenged by Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal.
In their opening arguments, Boyce…
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Meet the candidates for Bonneville County Coroner: Shante Sanchez faces Tim Schuijt
Incumbent Shante Sanchez has been serving as the Bonneville County Coroner since she was appointed in December 2024. Challenger Tim Shuijt is a…
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Election heats up at first Legislative Debate
With three weeks to go until the May 19 election, voters heard directly from Kelly Golden, Stephanie Mickelsen, Erin Bingham and Brian McKellar in…
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First female fire department chief takes the reins at Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory’s first female fire chief took the helm today, protecting 890-square miles of critical nuclear and energy infrastructure…
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Rexburg’s branching out: City launches $1 million trees project on Arbor Day
“It’s a $1 million dollar grant, so we’re going to be planting trees all over the city all summer long,” said Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill.…
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Idaho Transportation Department technician survives harrowing collision; back on the job
“I was waving my arms, jumping around, trying to get him to slow down and stop. And he never touched the brakes,” Brandon Bates said. “He hit…
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Hooked on books! Celebrate National Library Week at the Idaho Falls Public Library
“We like the fish,” said book-reading Dad Jameson Rammell. “They have a great kids section. So we spend a lot of time there – tons of books, tons…
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U.S. Olympic silver medalist and Teton Valley native Jaelin Kauf honored in Driggs
The most decorated American moguls skier in history grew up carving the slopes at Grand Targhee Ski…
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Driggs community honors Teton Valley native & Olympian Jaelin Kauf
Downtown Driggs is set to make some noise Monday as the community gathers for a homecoming celebration for hometown hero Jaelin Kauf. Fresh off her…
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Turn the pumps back on: Curtailment order temporarily lifted for most Butte County farmers
The decision means farmers in the Big Lost River and Little Lost River Basins will be able to water their crops for the next two…
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Rexburg faces lawsuit from Idaho DEQ for polluting South Fork Teton River
“We already have a river that has too much of certain pollutants, and so we really want to avoid exacerbating that – making that any worse,”…
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520 fifth graders celebrate ‘Hope of America’ concert for U.S. 250th anniversary
520 fifth graders in Jefferson School District #251 belted out patriotic numbers in a dazzling Hope of America concert celebrating the nation’s…
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Idaho competing for new Nuclear Innovation Campus; could double size of Idaho National Laboratory workforce
“I feel strongly this is our game to win,” state Senator Dave Lent said. “If we can stand up a strong response back and willingness to step up,…
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Teachers upset by new law banning taxpayer-funded support for teachers’ unions
“Teachers across the state are pretty demoralized about this – especially due to the targeted nature of the bill,” said Taylorview Middle School…
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New Online School Program Coming to District 91
Idaho Falls School District 91 will be expanding its online school offerings this fall to help meet growing demand for more flexible education…
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100-year-old woman receives high school diploma
“You made the selfless decision to leave school early,” said her granddaughter. “Not because you didn’t value education, but because you value…
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Astronauts in Idaho: How Craters of the Moon shaped the lunar landing
The first American astronaut in space, Alan Shephard, and fellow moonwalker Edgar Mitchell trained for the Apollo 14 mission at Idaho’s famous…
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ISU Graduate manning Mission Control in Houston for Artemis II Mission
An Idaho State University (ISU) graduate is one of three scientists advising the Artemis II team from Mission Control at the Johnson Space…
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Bridging the Great Wall: 550 students celebrate Chinese Immersion Program in Rigby
“Rigby has the only Chinese immersion program in the state.” Hundreds of Idahoans and delegates from the Chinese Embassy in San Francisco attended a…
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Idaho Legislature declares Sine Die, closing an eventful session
The end of the session was marked with with a flurry of maneuvering on last-minute legislation – including hotly contested immigration…
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Lunar liftoff: Artemis program boosted by ISU researchers at Craters of the Moon
“We’ve now more than a decade of continuous research out here with NASA to be able to use Craters of the Moon as a test bed for the moon, Mars and…
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Idaho law enforcement continue vocal opposition as ICE legislation heads to State Senate
Law enforcement groups throughout the state are sounding off in opposition to Senate Bill 1441 as it advances in the Idaho Senate.
“When you…
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Massive haystack fire in Hamer has died down overnight
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a large brush/haystack fire in Hamer, Idaho.
According to Hamer Fire Chief Scott Jacobs, on Monday afternoon,…
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Governor signs bill cutting $21.8 million from disability housing; funding still exceeds 2022 levels
Gov. Brad Little made the difficult decision to sign legislation impacting disabled Idahoans on Thursday – cutting the Medicaid budget by $21.8…
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Diving into Spring Break: Heise opens summer pool for this week
“We noticed a lot of schools are out, so we’ve opened it up from 12 to 8 P.M. every day,” said Heise Hot Springs General Manager Sam Wilson. “That…
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Foreigner and Rigby High School Choir Rock the House
Legendary rock band Foreigner and Rigby High School Choir raised the roof singing “I Want to Know What Love Is” at the Mountain America Center on…
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People In Need Coalition (PINC) serves 75,000 meals to the hungry, and needs your help
For six years, angels at the People in Need Coalition (PINC) have been serving the hungry with hundreds of free lunches – three days a week.
But…
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Gov. Little honors fallen Idaho firefighters and police, signs bill increasing support for their families
Less than one year ago, two Idaho firefighters were killed on Canfield Mountain, and others seriously injured when they were ambushed while…
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Iran Impacts Idaho Farmers: Diesel and Fertilizer Costs Spike During Difficult Year
“The farmers are very much concerned about this war in Iran because it is impacting our fertilizer prices and also our fuel prices,” said…
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Governor Little headlines Six-County Lincoln Banquet
“We’ve delivered $4.6 billion in tax relief in just the past few years,” said Gov. Brad Little. “Why? Because we believe money belongs in the…
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Slow down, merge over: Idaho State Police emphasize highway safety when you see flashing lights
When cars are whizzing by at 70 or 80 miles per hour, the job of an Idaho State Police patrol officer can be very dangerous – in the day and…
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Eight Exceptional Women honored for community, professional and personal contributions
Previous Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper received the John and Abigail Adams Award, recognizing her service to the city across three terms in…
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‘Oh Say Can You See:’ Students sing out in 5th Grade Patriotic Program
Nearly 1,000 fifth graders belted out songs for the 250th anniversary of the United States at District 91’s Patriotic…
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Forest Service plans controlled burn at Rainey Creek near Swan Valley on Wednesday
The U.S. Forest Service will be conducting controlled burns in 100 acres in the Rainey Creek area Wednesday, five miles east of Swan Valley.
The…
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Piping on St. Patrick’s: Idaho Falls Fire Pipes and Drums herald in holiday
“It takes a lot of air to go through there, so we usually play a song, take a break, harass and joke with each other and, you know, just have a good…
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Serving up school lunch success: Potandon Produce pays it forward at Dora Erickson Elementary
Potandon Produce pays off school lunch balance at one elementary school – and challenges others to do the…
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Honoring the past, readying the future: Republicans host Lincoln Day Celebration
In quiet ways a life is known,
Not by noise and power shown,
But steady work from year to year,
A faithful voice that others hear.
He walked the…
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Idaho’s top leaders emphasize the economy at Chamber Leadership Session
The state of Idaho’s economy and budget loomed large at a Leadership Session featuring Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke and U.S. Rep.…
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Rigby’s All-American Barn: Family raises star-spangled tribute to America’s 250th anniversary
Just in time for the 250th anniversary of America, one Rigby family has constructed a gigantic display of patriotism in the heart of Idaho.
Trevor…
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Idaho Sheriffs’ and Chiefs of Police Associations stand against controversial immigration bill
“You have the state government telling the local government to do the job of the federal government,” said Bonneville County Sheriff Sam Hulse.…
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Gas prices surge across Idaho despite slumping crude oil costs
Gas prices have shot up overnight across the Gem State, despite the price of crude oil dropping from $110 over the weekend to $95 a barrel on…
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Rigby’s ‘Shark Tank:’ Student entrepreneurs take home $10K at Invest Nest competition
Ten student entrepreneurs hit the stage for a “Shark Tank”-style competition Monday at Rigby High School.
The “Invest Nest” finalists…
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Grocery Outlets in Pocatello and Idaho Falls to close
“We’re really upset about it because no other places are as affordable here,” said Jessica Supry, a frequent Grocery Outlet Shopper.…
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Elks Lodge food drive giving away 800 boxes Saturday morning
800 boxes of food will be distributed to 400 families in need at the Elks Lodge starting at 9 A.M.…
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Teachers say restrictions under proposed law are ‘demoralizing,’ but lawmakers argue they protect taxpayer funds
A bill that prohibits public employers from using taxpayer funds to promote government unions is drawing pushback from teacher unions across…
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Special needs basketball team edges out Skyline
“It went good. We need to like pass the ball more, and we need to win more games,” said Bridger Christiansen, who scored multiple…
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Senator says controversial bill poses ‘zero risk of repercussions’ to Harriman State Park
“If there were even a remote chance that we thought this could jeopardize a park – let alone Harriman – we wouldn’t do this,” said Idaho…
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Business booming: Mayor unveils new businesses coming to Rexburg at State of the City
New businesses and developments coming to Rexburg include a WinCo, Home Depot, Olive Garden, Zupa’s, Jersey Mike’s, Zeppe’s, Shoe Barn, and…
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Harriman State Park in jeopardy? Legislation threatens founding charter at Idaho’s oldest state park
“The gift is currently under threat by a bill pending in the Idaho Legislature,” said Averell Harriman Fisk in a statement. “For years, Harriman…
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Who’s running?: List of candidates in May primaries released
It looks like Governor Brad Little will have a little competition for the May primary. Seven people will be running against him in the upcoming…
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Lightning-speed computations: Supercomputer powers ISU, U of Idaho and BSU world-class research opportunities
The collaboration with INL places Idaho’s three public universities in an elite cadre of colleges that offer supercomputer access to their…
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A potential merge: District 91’s Career Technical campus could combine with Compass Academy
Change is in the air in District…
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Legislators wade into hot topics at Town Hall
“Systematic change in a big state government with a $5 billion budget is not an easy thing to do.”
Budgets cuts, education and housing prices were…
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Immigrants in Idaho: Major study analyzes the economic costs to Idaho of mass deportation
A new study finds that implementing mass deportation could cost Idaho 55,000 jobs, $5.1 billion in gross state product, and $397 million in tax…
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INL unveils $15M molten salt testing capability for advanced reactors
“This is a capability that doesn’t exist anywhere else in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center Program Manager Josh Gillespie.…
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Idaho Falls Catholics commemorate Ash Wednesday
“Ash Wednesday is really the the kickoff to Lent,” said Valerie Finnigan, an Idaho Falls Catholic. “… We’re all to come together in sackcloth and…
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New Pocatello program aims to help those with special needs during emergency response
The City of Pocatello is launching a new tool to help first responders support individuals with special needs during an emergency…
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Chasing Olympic dreams: New Neutral Zone ice rink hosts grand opening in Rexburg
With lots of little eyes focused on the Olympics in Italy and a brand-new, world-class facility in Rexburg, who knows whether the next generation of…
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Officer and two deputies’ actions found justified in officer-involved shootings
Three members of local law enforcement have been cleared in two separate officer involved shootings back in…
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A star-spangled celebration: Dignitaries read Declaration of Independence at local courthouse
“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a…
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Budget battles boiling in Boise as lawmakers tighten the belt
Idaho Democratic leaders warned that Idaho has a revenue problem, not a spending problem.
GOP Rep. Rod Furniss agreed that revenue reductions lead…
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Public education and public dollars: Maintaining Idaho’s schools in an era of cuts
“We want that public schools budget to maintain current funding levels,” Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield said.…
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Idaho National Laboratory undergoing layoffs
“Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) has determined the need to reduce current workforce staffing levels through an Involuntary Separation…
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Across-the-board cuts or ‘a chainsaw to the budget?’: Idaho budget committee implements one and two percent cuts
On Friday, the Joint Finance-Appropriations Committee (JFAC), Idaho’s budget-setting committee, ordered one percent cuts for Fiscal Year 2026 and…
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‘Convention of States’ debate broils in Boise
Idaho is closely debating whether to join a coalition of states calling for a balanced budget amendment on the national…
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Gas Feuds: Utah-Idaho conflict simmering over proposed gasoline export tax
“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in…
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Skyline football’s Zyan Crockett commits to Idaho State University Bengals
It was an emotional night at Skyline High School, as standout Skyline football player Zyan Crockett signed his letter of intent to play football at…
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‘Roger’s Revue: Drawn to Music’ features songs from your favorite animated shows
Bright lights and songs from your favorite animated movies will be on the stage this weekend at the Frontier Center for the Performing…
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Idaho House advances One Big Beautiful Bill tax cuts
The Idaho House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to conform to the federal tax cuts in the One Big Beautiful…
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Idaho Advanced Nuclear Energy Task Force rolling out red carpet for nuclear power
“Advanced nuclear energy means energy security, economic growth and high-paying jobs for Idahoans,” said Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke. “Our work is…
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Save Teton Pass Trail campaign hits $1.5M mark
WlLSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The effort to complete a pedestrian trail over the Teton Pass continues to gain traction, hitting an important milestone…
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Mighty trees: Idaho Falls earns Legacy of Leaves award
The award-winning tree canopy in Idaho Falls has garnered another…
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Idaho Pastor responds to allegations of Christian nationalism
“I’m fond of telling people, ‘If there is no God above the state, the state becomes God,” said Christ Church Senior Pastor Doug Wilson. “And I…
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Constitutional conversations: Protecting civil liberties
How should American citizens secure our rights?
One constitutional scholar addressed that question and analyzed current events at a Wednesday…
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Christian Nationalism in the spotlight: Idaho Falls City Club hosts ‘Extremely American’ podcaster
“When I’m talking about Christian nationalists, I’m talking about people who want a theocracy in America,” Druzin said.…
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