Wild Turkey Crashes Classroom Thanksgiving Feast at Idaho Falls Montessori
A proper lady name is still TBD (suggestions welcome in the comments). Since then, she has joined playground time, gone on walks with the students,…
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National Adoption Day Celebration in Rigby
The Jefferson County Courthouse in Rigby was filled with joy and celebration today as the Seventh Judicial District marked National Adoption Day with…
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A Tiny Fighter Turning One: Baylor Bybee’s Incredible Journey for Prematurity Awareness Month
On December 9, a little boy in Eastern Idaho will celebrate something his parents were once told might never happen: his first birthday. Baylor…
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Ririe Remains Perfect and is On Their Way to the Title
RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Ririe Bulldogs punched their ticket to the Idaho high school football state championship with a hard-fought 14-8 victory…
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Rigby Trojans Dominate Rocky Mountain Grizzlies in Semifinal: Amani Morelli’s Six-Touchdown Night
In a rematch of last year’s semifinal clash, the Rigby Trojans (also known as the Red Devils during the state tournament) hosted the Rocky Mountain…
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Rigby Trojans Punch Ticket to Semis with Dominant 42-28 Win Over Mountain View Mavericks
A much anticipated battle between two 6A teams from opposite sides of the state. The intensity was high as soon as mountain view took the field, and…
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Serman Service and Electric Athlete of the Week: Justus Mangum
Winning is not easy in high school football. It takes an entire team that is bought in and willing to do whatever it takes to win. And that is…
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Halloween Havoc: Hillcrest Knights Dominate Shelley Russets in Round 1
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Zombie cheerleaders and Darth Maul set the scene as No. 1 Hillcrest crushed No. 16 Shelley 49-15 in the 5A…
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Serman Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week: Kimball Tonks
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) — In the competitive world of Idaho high school football, few programs have dominated like Sugar Salem at the 4A level.…
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Snake River Panthers Pulled Away From Preston in a 30-14 Victory
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — With Preston down 13-7, Quarterback Conner Thomson hit Cash Harris for a first down, later in that drive he threw to…
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Blackfoot Broncos Rally Past Shelley Russets 39-21
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Both teams entered tonight’s conference clash at 2-2. Shelley struck first, marching downfield and capping the drive…
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Skyline Grizzlies Maul Bonneville Bees in 47-21 Rout at Ravsten Stadium
IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI) — The 6-2 Skyline Grizzlies took the field against the 3-5 Bonneville Bees and never looked back, rolling to a 47-21…
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Sermon Service and Electric Student Athletes of the Week: Malakai and Cedric Mitchell
In football, teammates often call each other brothers, but for twins Cedric and Malachi Mitchell of Highland High School, the term carries a deeper…
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Snake River Panthers Beat American Falls Beavers in Close Victory
BLACKFOOT, Idaho — The Snake River Panthers outlasted the American Falls Beavers in a tightly contested battle, securing a narrow victory. The…
Continue Reading Bonneville Bees Swarm Skyview Hawks in 33-14 Victory
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Bonneville Bees dominated the Skyview Hawks, securing a decisive 35-13 win with a potent offensive display. The Bees…
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Blackfoot Broncos Triumph Over Thunder Ridge 33-14
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – The Blackfoot Broncos powered their way to a 33-14 victory over Thunder Ridge, showcasing their offensive. Leading 20-7 at…
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Ririe Bulldogs Clinch First 3A Nuclear Conference in 70 years, with 20-0 Victory
RIRIE, ID (KIFI) — The Ririe Bulldogs secured the 3A Nuclear Conference title with a commanding 20-0 shutout against North Fremont. The Bulldogs,…
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Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week: Jensen Horlacher
This week’s Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week is Shelley High School running back Jensen Horlacher. After a challenging start…
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Compass Academy Hosts City Council Forum for Idaho Falls Seats 1 and 2
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Compass Academy in Idaho Falls hosted a city council forum for candidates running for open Seats 1 and 2, moderated…
Continue Reading Sugar-Salem Dominates South Fremont, 41-20
The Sugar-Salem Diggers hosted the South Fremont Cougars and delivered a commanding 41-20 victory, taking control early and never letting up. South…
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Shelley Russets Secure First Win of the Season, Crush Bonneville 49-14
The Shelley Russets kicked off the second half with a commanding 28-7 lead and never looked back, rolling to a 49-14 victory for their first win of…
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Blackfoot Broncos Rout Idaho Falls Tigers 56-7
In the first quarter, Briggs Esplin broke free on a jet sweep, followed by a quick pass to Parker Wright for a big gain. In the red zone, Cade Esplin…
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Amani Morel: Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week
Amani Morel: Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the…
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Idaho Falls City Council Candidates Address Youth Involvement in Local Politics
Idaho Falls City Council candidates Jordan Bardsley, Mosy Moran, Teresa Dominick, Christopher Brunt, and Brad Whipple, participated in a public forum…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls City Council Seat 2 Candidate Forum
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — daho Falls hosts a key candidate forum tonight for City Council Seat 2 at the Snake River Event Center (Shilo Inn, 780…
Continue Reading Skyline Grizzlies Pull Away to Defeat Shelley Russets 29-10
In a matchup at Skyline High School, the Grizzlies outlsted the Shelley Russets with a commanding 29-10 victory.…
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Bonneville Bees Sting Thunder Ridge Titans in 24-17 Comeback Victory
In a high-energy showdown at Thunder Ridge High School, the Bonneville Bees rallied in the second half to defeat the Titans 24-17.…
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Ririe Remains Unbeaten
In a thrilling clash of Idaho’s 3A football powerhouses, Ririe High School emerged victorious against West Jefferson, securing a 42-28 win to…
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Candidates for mayor in Idaho Falls answer questions on local issues
Lisa Burtenshaw, Christian Ashcraft, and Jeffrey Aldridge fielded questions from residents, focusing on the challenges of rapid growth, housing…
Continue Reading Highland Dominates Pocatello in Blue and Black Bowl, 32-7
In the annual Blue and Black Bowl in Pocatello, Highland High School dominated over rivals Pocatello High School with a commanding 32-7 win.…
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Madison Bobcats Crush Thunder Ridge Titans 44-14
The Madison Bobcats dominated the Thunder Ridge Titans in Rexburg, winning 44-14. Quarterback Micah Dougherty’s speed option pitch to Brock Hammond…
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Blackfoot Broncos Triumph Over Bonneville Bees
The Blackfoot Broncos overpowered the Bonneville Bees in a thrilling high school football matchup, ending with a 40-22 scoreline. Wide receiver…
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Melaleuca employees take time to clean up Idaho Falls Riverwalk
A number of employees at Melaleuca got off work early Thursday to help with their third annual Snake River cleanup. Their goal is to provide walkers…
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Athlete of the Week: Ririe Bulldogs’ Kolter Lewis and Garrett Van Noy Power the Ririe Ground Game
The Ririe Bulldogs were charging into Week 5 with an undefeated 4-0 record, and this week, we’re excited to highlight two key players driving their…
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Idaho Falls vs. Bonneville: Bees Buzz Past Tigers
Bonneville’s halftime marching band set the stage, but the Bees stole the show in the second half against Idaho Falls. QB Jackston Briggs connected…
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Skyline vs. Hillcrest: Class 5A Rematch
In a thrilling Class 5A state championship rematch at Westmark Stadium, undefeated Hillcrest (3-0) battled Skyline (3-0) in a game some called the…
Continue Reading Soda Springs Edges Firth 13-8
The Soda Springs Cardinals faced the Firth Cougars, with Soda Springs securing a 13-8 victory. Here’s a recap of the key plays that shaped the…
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Ririe Bulldogs Dominate Homecoming with a 41-0 win
Ririe High School’s homecoming game was a showcase of their signature hard-nosed, run-heavy football, and the Bulldogs delivered a commanding 41-0…
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Madison vs. Skyline: A Thrilling Home Opener Packed with Action
Madison High School was electric for their home opener against Skyline, with the stands filled to the brim, the game delivered non-stop excitement,…
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New 9/11 monument revealed in Ammon
On September 11, 2025, the Bonneville County Fire Department, in collaboration with Heroes Defense, unveiled a poignant 9/11 memorial in Ammon,…
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Eastern Idaho community mourns Charlie Kirk, plans memorials and vigils
The eastern Idaho community is still reeling from the news of the murder of conservative political icon and influencer Charlie Kirk. In the wake of…
Continue Reading Thunder Ridge Wins 38-7 Over Idaho Falls
In Joe Parker’s debut as head coach of the Idaho Falls Tigers, the Thunder Ridge Titans dominated at Ravsten Stadium, securing a decisive 38-7…
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Ririe Bulldogs Crush Soda Springs 46-0 in 2025 Home Opener
The Ririe Bulldogs dominated their 2025 home opener against Soda Springs, rolling to a 46-0 shutout and improving to 2-0 on the season. The…
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Sugar Salem Dominates Snake River 37-7 in Blackout Game
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – In a high-energy blackout game at Sugar Salem High, the home team surged to a commanding 23-0 lead by the end of the first…
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South Fremont Cougars Dominate Home Opener at Lloyd Swensen Stadium
The South Fremont Cougars roared to a 41-0 victory in their home opener at Lloyd Swensen Stadium, securing their first win of the season. The Cougars…
Continue Reading Preston Indians Dominate Shelley Russets in Season Opener
Shelley, ID (KIFI) — The Shelley Russets took the field against the Preston Indians in a spirited season opener, but the Indians pulled away for a…
Continue Reading Highland Rams dominate week 1 matchup against Legacy HS
Pocatello, ID (KIFI) — The Highland Rams electrified Iron Horse Stadium in their season opener, overpowering the Legacy Longhorns from Las Vegas,…
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Homedale Trojans Overpower Snake River Panthers in Season Opener
Blackfoot, ID (KIFI) — Snake River High School hosted the Homedale Trojans for a thrilling season opener, but it was the Trojans who dominated,…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor faces funding gap compared to public defenders
Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI) — In Bonneville County, Idaho, Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal reports that his office is struggling with limited funding…
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Idaho Falls teachers reject salary proposal, board seeks path forward
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — In a surprising turn of events, the Idaho Falls Education Association (IFEA) voted against ratifying a proposed salary and…
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Terrifying Flight: Idaho Falls passenger recounts mid-air horror on international Delta Flight from Salt Lake City
A flight from the Salt Lake City International Airport heading overseas left passengers fearing for their lives last night, July 30. The Delta…
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Police standoff in Jefferson County ends peacefully with suspect in custody
At around 3:37 PM, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Deputies arrived at 531 N 4200 E in Rigby to serve a felony warrant. Patrick Burns, a 40-year-old Rigby…
Continue Reading Man Dies After Competing in 29029 “Everesting” Competition
JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) — Slavya Leykind passed away at the age of 43 days after competing in a 29029 event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Local news…
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“Good Trouble” Protest in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Thursday morning 77 protestors gathered at the Broadway Bridge in downtown Idaho Falls as part of the nationwide “Good…
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Court documents reveal new details in Rupert quadruple homicide investigation
On July 8th, 2025, 56-year-old Benjamin Roy Naylor, a Burley resident, was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Court…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Fire Department Firework Press Release
The Fourth of July is around the corner and the Idaho Falls Fire Department is urging residents to celebrate safely by adhering to local firework…
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Blackfoot development project is getting mixed reviews
Residents of Blackfoot are raising concerns over a proposed expansion called Honeybrook 4.…
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