League of Women Voters hosting candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello is giving voters the chance to learn more about the candidates for the upcoming city elections in Pocatello…
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Power outage affects thousands in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Power crews are working to restore power Monday…
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Gate City Grays release 2021 schedule
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Semi-pro baseball is back in Pocatello this summer. The Gate City Grays released the full 2021 season schedule on Thursday.…
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Boise State announces full capacity at Albertsons Stadium for 2021 football season
Boise State director of athletics Jeramiah Dickey announced Tuesday that Albertsons Stadium will be full capacity for the Broncos 2021 football…
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Chukars wrap up series with Billings
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars suffered their first loss of the young season to Billings 14-12 to open a double header on…
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Kevin Greene surprised with Chukars hall of fame honor
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Chukars president Kevin Greene is always making sure there is a good show at Melaleuca Field on game nights.…
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State baseball tournament scores for May 21
(KIFI) – STATE BASEBALL SCORES 5AIdaho Falls 12, Kuna 2Coeur d’Alene 5, Highland 1 4ARidgevue 7, Pocatello 5Bonneville 13, Sandpoint 2 3ASouth…
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State softball tournament scores for May 21
(KIFI) – STATE SOFTBALL SCORES 5AEagle 9, Highland 3Thunder Ridge 13, Timberline 4 Rocky Mountain 15, Highland 11Mountain View 6, Thunder Ridge 4…
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Chukars return to the field in exhibition loss to Boise
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The 2021 Idaho Falls Chukars took the field for the first time Wednesday night in a 10-2 exhibition loss to new league…
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New Idaho Falls Hockey team to play in NA3HL
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The new hockey team in Idaho Falls is expected to drop the puck in the fall of 2022. A ground breaking ceremony was held…
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Thunder Ridge’s Driggs signs with Tarleton State
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge star basketball player Lloyer Driggs signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Division I Tarleton…
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Idaho Falls pro Reinke selected for PGA Hall of Fame
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls golf pro Tim Reinke will be inducted into the Rocky Mountain Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association…
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Blackfoot dominates Hillcrest in district title game
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Demry Wixom and Victoria Agado combine for 9 RBI to lead Blackfoot to an 11-1 win over Hillcrest Thursday. The Broncos now…
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Bees sweep Knights to claim district title
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville swept rival Hillcrest Tuesday to win the 4A District 6 baseball championship. The Bees won the first game 4-1…
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Nelson sends Firth to state with walk-off single
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Gabe Nelson hit an RBI single in the bottom of the seventh to clinch the 2A District 6 baseball championship for Firth on…
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Brown steps down as Idaho State softball coach
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University is looking for a new head softball coach. Cristal Brown announced Monday that she has resigned.…
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Idaho Falls is state-bound after sweeping Thunder Ridge
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Tigers are back in the state tournament in its first full season in 5A. They clinches a berth with a…
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Challis-Mackay elimates Salmon before falling to North Fremont
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Challis-Mackay is out of the 2A District 6 baseball tournament after falling to North Fremont 6-5. Earlier in the day,…
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Hillcrest, Skyline split to force winner-take-all game 3 on Saturday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline and Hillcrest each picked up a win Thursday to split a double header in the 4A District 6 baseball semifinal…
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Thunder Ridge downs Rigby to open 5A district tournament
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Fifth seeded Thunder Ridge upset fourth seed Rigby 7-6 in the 5A District baseball play-in game Wednesday. Ethan Dunnells went…
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Hillcrest slips past Shelley in 4A District 6 play-in game
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest edged Shelley 2-1 to open the 4A District 6 baseball tournament on Tuesday. CJ Chastain struck out nine in five…
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Sugar-Salem sweeps Teton in 3A District 6 baseball tournament
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem overpowered Teton with a combined 25 runs to open the 3A District 6 baseball tournament Monday. The Diggers…
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Bees sweep Diamondbacks to conclude regular season
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville took both games of a double header against Century on senior day Friday. The Bees won the first game 13-8 and…
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Idaho Falls tops Hillcrest on senior day
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls polished off the regular season with a 9-3 win over Hillcrest at Melaleuca Field Friday. Nate Rose had three…
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Olson’s big day helps Skyline snag top seed
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline earned the top seed in the 4A District 6 baseball tournament with a sweep over Shelley on Thursday. The Grizzlies…
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Jones fans 10 to lead Tigers over Rams
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls beat Highland 4-1 Tuesday to open a three game series that will determine the top seed in the 5A district 5/6…
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Pioneer League dumping extra innings in favor of home run duel
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pioneer League announced a new set of rules for the upcoming 2021 baseball season on Tuesday. One of the most…
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Idaho State women’s rodeo finishes season first in the nation
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State rodeo program is among the best in the country after wrapping up the season. Head Coach Kindee Wilson led…
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Seeley powers Idaho Falls to win over Skyline
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dylan Seeley knocked in five of Idaho Falls’ runs in a 14-1 win over rival Skyline Tuesday. Seeley was a perfect 4-4 from…
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Hillcrest, Pocatello split high powered double header
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest and Pocatello scored a combined 59 runs Friday as they split a softball double header. The Indians won the first game…
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Thunder Ridge walks off for first win of the season
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Ayson Webb singled with the bases loaded to bring home the winning run for Thunder Ridge in a 5-4 walk-off victory over…
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Rose caps off IF rally with walk-off single
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls rallied from a five run deficit to beat Madison 6-5 in high school baseball on Tuesday. Nate Rose provided…
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Trojans sweep girl’s pole vault at Rigby Invitational
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A trio of Trojans took all the medals in girl’s pole vault on day one of the Rigby Invitational track meet on Friday. Freshman…
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DC Commentary: How ISU football can get respect
(KIFI) – Local News 8 Sports Director Dylan Carder reacts to comments made by Idaho State head football coach Rob Phenicie about the Bengals not…
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Highland takes advantage of Bonneville miscues
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland beat Bonneville 17-6 Friday afternoon thanks in part to an error-filled game by the Bees. Of the 17 runs scored…
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Skyline gets past Hillcrest
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Hillcrest 8-7 at Melaleuca Field on Friday. Trey Olson hits two-run single in the bottom of the sixth to…
Continue Reading DC Commentary: The program altering moment for ISU basketball
(KIFI) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team made great strides this last season. Local News 8 sports director Dylan Carder pinpoints the exact…
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Jones hurls 12 K’s in Idaho Falls’ win over Rigby
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Merit Jones produced both on the mound and at the plate for Idaho Falls Thursday as the Tigers earned a double header…
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Bengals ready to welcome rival Idaho to Holt Arena
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State and Idaho renew their Battle of the Domes Saturday at Holt Arena. This will be the final home game of the 2021…
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Chukars seeking host families for players
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The 2021 roster for the Idaho Falls Chukars is starting get filled. They are asking for the public’s help to find a place…
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DC Commentary: Looney mentioned for EWU job
Eastern Washington is looking for a new men’s basketball coach after Shantay Legans left to become the new head coach at Portland.…
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Madison takes down Bonneville
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Kameron Kostial was a triple shy of hitting for the cycle as Madison overpowered Bonneville 15-6 on Friday. Kostial went…
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Dabell powers Titans to opening day win
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge opened the 2021 softball season with a 12-2 win over Skyline on Tuesday. The Titans jumped to a 5-0 lead in…
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Bengals get Kentucky in first round of NCAA tournament
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women were awarded a 13 seed and a matchup with 4 seed Kentucky in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament.…
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Highland powers past Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Highland won its third straight game to open the high school baseball season with a 9-1 victory over Pocatello Friday. It…
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Skyline’s Merzlock wins dunk contest at District 6 senior showcase
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Around 80 senior boys and girls basketball players from District 6 had one more chance to put on their high school…
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Nine east Idaho teams place at boys state basketball tournament
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley is the only east Idaho team to bring home a state boys basketball championship in 2021. The Eagles weren’t…
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Chukars introduce 2021 coaching staff
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Chukars have its coaching staff in place for its first season as an independent. Billy Gardner Jr was…
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Preston comes up short in 4A title game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Preston fell to Middleton 47-45 in the 4A state championship game on Saturday. The 2020 champs will be bringing home the…
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Marsh Valley wins first boys state basketball title in 33 years
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – The wait is over for the Eagles. Marsh Valley beat McCall-Donnelly 58-51 to win the 3A state boys basketball championship. It’s…
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Slow start dooms Madison in 5A semifinals
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Meridian advances to the 5A state championship game with a 66-56 win over Madison Friday. The Bobcats gave up and early 16-4…
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Snake River drops 3A semifinal to McCall-Donnelly
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Snake River falls to McCall-Donnelly 60-51 in the 3A state semifinals on Friday. The Panthers will go on to the third place…
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Hillcrest falls to Middleton in the 4A state semifinals
MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest came up short 53-47 against Middleton in the 4A state boys basketball semifinals. The Knights still have a shot at…
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Preston beats Bishop Kelly to reach 6th straight 4A title game
MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Center is becoming like a second home for Preston boys basketball. The Indians beat Bishop Kelly 38-36 Friday to…
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North Fremont’s 29 game winning streak snapped at the buzzer
EAGLE, Idaho (KIFI) – Colby Renner hit a three with 0.6 seconds on the clock to lift St. Maries over two-time defending 2A state champion North…
Continue Reading Marsh Valley climbs over Teton to reach 3A championship game
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley is one step closer to winning its first state boys basketball title since 1988. The Eagles beat Teton 56-47 in the…
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Grace falls to Lapwai in 1AD1 state semifinals
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace’s run to a state title is over. The Grizzlies fell 69-47 to Lapwai in the 1AD1 state semifinals Thursday. Gage…
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Bear Lake drops state tournament opener to Ambrose
EAGLE, Idaho (KIFI) – 2A District 5 champion Bear Lake fell to Ambrose 56-44 in round one of the state boys basketball tournament Thursday. The Bears…
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Thompson’s double-double lifts Teton to 3A semifinals
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Luke Thompson scored 24 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as Teton topped Bonners Ferry 84-73 in the 3A state quarterfinals…
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Hillcrest beats Skyline at 4A state tournament
MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest is in the 4A boys state basketball semifinals after beating conference rival Skyline 44-39 to open the state…
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Madison clips Eagle to advance to semifinals
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison opened up their 5A state tournament with a 70-54 over Eagle on Thursday. The Bobcats advance to Friday’s semifinals.…
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Stoddard leads Grace to semifinals
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace beat Victory Charter 67-53 to open the 1AD1 state boys basketball tournament on Wednesday. The Grizzlies got a huge…
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North Gem falls to Dietrich in state tournament
CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – James Bodily’s 31 points wasn’t enough to get North Gem past the first round of the 1AD2 state boys basketball tournament.…
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South Fremont goes back to back on day two of state wrestling tournament
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Eleven wrestlers from east Idaho took home individual titles from the 3A and 2A state wrestling tournament on Saturday. South…
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State wrestling tournament begins with 5A, 4A on day one
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Six wrestlers from east Idaho brought home individual state championships on the first day of the state high school wrestling…
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Skyline forces one more game against Hillcrest
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – A pair of Isaac Farnsworth free throws with four seconds left lifts Skyline line over Hillcrest 46-45 Wednesday. That extends…
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Skyline stops Bonneville in overtime
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Bonneville 55-51 in overtime Tuesday to move on in the 4A District 6 tournament. The loss ends the season…
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Madison wins district championship
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison is heading back to the boys state basketball tournament after beating Thunder Ridge 65-53 Tuesday. The win gives…
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Marsh Valley forces one more game to determine district title
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley beat Snake River in overtime 46-43 Monday to extend the 3A District 5 tournament. The Eagles will now host the…
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Bengals ready for early test against Weber State
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Idaho State opens its 2021 spring football season on Saturday at home against Weber State. Kick off is set for 4 pm at Holt…
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