Olympian Bode Miller pleads not guilty to misdemeanor drug charges
Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor drug possession charges filed in Fremont County.
According to court records,…
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Summer travel scams warning issued
As families across Idaho prepare for the summer vacation season, Idaho Attorney General has issued a warning to be on the lookout for travel scams.…
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Idaho Falls Power employees volunteer along Riverwalk
Idaho Falls Power employees spent Monday giving back to the community by helping improve public spaces along the Idaho Falls Riverwalk.
About 40…
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Volunteers unite to build beds for eastern Idaho children
More than 145 volunteers with The Hall Foundation gathered Thursday in Idaho Falls to build 140 beds for children across Eastern Idaho. The group is…
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End of an Era: Idaho families reflect as Melaleuca Freedom Celebration approaches final year
Many families are reflecting on Fourth of July memories after Melaleuca announced that this year’s Freedom Celebration will be its last. The annual…
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Pocatello and Rexburg celebrate Pride this weekend
Pride celebrations are set to take place across eastern Idaho this weekend, with Gate City Pride returning to Pocatello’s Centennial Park and Rexburg…
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Idaho teacher preparation programs earn top national marks for reading instruction
Idaho’s teacher preparation programs are receiving national recognition for how they train future elementary school teachers to teach reading.
A…
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Going out with a bang: Melaleuca says 2026 could mark final Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls
Melaleuca has announced that the 2026 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Riverfest will be the last time the event is held at Snake River Landing,…
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Local communities honor Juneteenth through music, history and culture
Communities in eastern Idaho are celebrating Juneteenth with events in Idaho Falls and Pocatello to honor the end of slavery and highlight African…
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Wind-driven wildfire closes Highway 46 near Wendell
The Median Fire, a fast-moving wildfire burning northwest of Wendell, Idaho, has grown to over 8,600 acres and has closed State Highway 46, prompting…
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Community Food Basket receives $12,000 donation as food insecurity remains a concern
The Bank of Commerce has donated $12,000 to the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls to help address food insecurity in eastern Idaho.
“Food…
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Idaho man receives 30-year sentence in child exploitation case
A Cassia County man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material, according to the Idaho Attorney…
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Fort Hall police identify driver in fatal single-vehicle crash
The driver involved in a fatal Fort Hall single-vehicle crash has been identified as Kennion Martin.
On Saturday, June 13, Martin and a juvenile…
Continue Reading Victim identified, suspect in custody following fatal weekend Fort Hall shooting
Fort Hall Police have identified the victim and suspect involved in a fatal shooting early Sunday morning.
According to the Fort Hall Police…
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Idaho prepared for potentially challenging fire season
Gov. Brad Little says Idaho is entering what could be a challenging wildfire season, but state officials believe Idaho is better prepared thanks to…
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Idaho State Police seize 11.6 pounds of meth during highway stop in Twin Falls
Idaho State Police say more than 11 pounds of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop in Twin Falls.
According to ISP, a Domestic Highway…
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Portneuf Health out of network for Regence patients
Portneuf Health is officially out of network for Regence BlueShield of Idaho members after negotiations failed to produce a new contract before…
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Judge rules Wyoming abortion ultrasound law unconstitutional
A Wyoming judge has struck down a law requiring women to receive an ultrasound before obtaining medication abortion drugs, ruling the requirement…
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Teton Valley under Red Flag Warning
Fire officials are urging residents and visitors to use extra caution after a Red Flag Warning was issued for Teton Valley for Tuesday, June 16.…
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Gate City Pride returns as Pride Month celebrations begin across eastern Idaho
Gate City Pride is returning to Pocatello this month with new leadership, a new location and a full day of family-friendly activities.
“This…
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Retro X brings generations of pop culture fans together in Idaho Falls
From Power Rangers and Rainbow Brite to Star Wars and Jem, Retro X is bringing generations of pop culture fans together in Idaho Falls this…
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Gov. Little joins First Lady Melania Trump to launch foster youth savings initiative
Gov. Brad Little joined First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday to support a new initiative she launched “Fostering The Future…
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Judge to hear alleged gag order violation in Charlie Kirk murder case
A judge is set to hear arguments today over whether prosecutors violated a gag order in the case against the man accused of killing conservative…
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Retro X brings cosplay, collectibles and nostalgia to Idaho Falls this weekend
Gamers, collectors and cosplay enthusiasts will gather in Idaho Falls this weekend as Retro X4 returns for two days of pop culture, nostalgia and…
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‘Many Roots, One Rainbow’: Idaho Falls Pride announces theme and event lineup
“Many roots, One Rainbow” is the theme for Idaho Falls Pride this year, while it begins preparing for celebrations with a number of events set for…
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Woman rescued from burning Blackfoot trailer; Arson investigation underway
A woman was rescued from a burning trailer home in Blackfoot, Idaho and investigators are now looking into whether the fire was intentionally…
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Longtime environmental activist Idaho Lorax dies at 74
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Longtime Idaho environmental advocate Carta Reale Sierra, commonly known as the Idaho Lorax, has died at age 74. His…
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Yellowstone Underpass in Idaho Falls to close next week
Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for a temporary closure on Yellowstone Highway next week as crews repair drains in the Yellowstone…
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Pocatello limits residents to two yard sales per year
Pocatello residents are limited to two yard sales per year under city code, and the city is reminding people of the rules as summer yard sale season…
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Idaho imposes new animal entry requirements after New World screwworm detection
Idaho is implementing new entry requirements for animals following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
The Idaho State…
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Pocatello Animal Services hosting dog adoption event at Massacre Rocks
People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at…
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Former Bannock County official’s hearing postponed until July
A preliminary hearing for former Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner and North Bannock Fire Chief Jonathan Farnsworth has been rescheduled for July…
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Good Samaritan rescues driver after car plunges into Bonneville County Canal
A female driver was rescued by a local hero from a vehicle that slid into a canal near a meat packing plant in Ammon, Idaho on Tuesday, and the road…
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Friends of Marshall Public Library to celebrate 30 years in Pocatello
The Friends of Marshall Public Library are celebrating 30 years of supporting the library and inviting the community to join them for a free…
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Pony Creek Road near Salmon will be closed weekdays through Sept. 7 for road work.
Drivers should expect closures on Pony Creek Road west of Salmon beginning this week as crews work on a road improvement project.
According to the…
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Idaho has the highest state grocery tax in the country: why?
“There is absolutely no reason for us to be taxing people’s food,” Brian Smith, Republican National Committeeman of Idaho, said. “You shouldn’t have…
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Chipotle to open new Idaho Falls and Pocatello locations in June
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding in eastern Idaho with two new locations set to open this month in Idaho Falls and…
Continue Reading Rexburg Pride announces sixth annual event at Porter Park
Rexburg Pride is preparing to return to Porter Park later this month for its sixth annual community celebration.
According to Rexburg Pride, the…
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Governor’s office announces leadership changes
Staffing changes are underway in Gov. Brad Little’s administration as the governor names a new director of operations and policy adviser.
Lauren…
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Officials mark 50 years since Teton Dam disaster at new overlook
Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday at the Teton Dam Overlook to mark 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam.
The Bureau of…
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Riverton Road Bridge replacement project continues near Blackfoot
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Construction on the Riverton Road Bridge north of Blackfoot is expected to continue through November, according to the…
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Crapo survey highlights Idaho housing affordability concerns
Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey…
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Idaho investigating raw milk outbreak after dozens become ill
Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the…
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Labrador backs higher wage requirements for H-1B visa workers
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa…
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Hitt Road lane closure begins Thursday near Lincoln Road roundabout
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Drivers traveling on Hitt Road should expect traffic delays beginning Thursday as construction crews start work near…
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War Bonnet Round Up seeks singers to perform national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo
The War Bonnet Round Up is looking for local singers to perform the national anthem during this year’s rodeo at Sandy Downs.
Selected performers…
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Pocatello High School maintenance staff member dies during medical emergency on campus
A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.
Earlier…
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Fire officials warn cold water remains dangerous despite warmer weather
The Idaho Falls Fire Department issued a reminder to residents about summer safety, encouraging people to take extra precautions around water,…
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Idaho State Police investigating fatal Jerome County crash
A 66-year-old Buhl woman was killed Monday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Jerome, according to Idaho State Police.
Troopers say the crash…
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Southern Idaho farmers turn to soil sensors to conserve water
As drought conditions and water shortages continue to impact southern Idaho, some farmers are turning to new technology to help stretch every drop of…
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Years long Madison County drug investigation leads to major seizure
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A years-long drug trafficking investigation in Madison County has led to the seizure of thousands of THC products, multiple…
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Expanded Blackfoot foster care closet gives children more room to shop and choose
Foster children in eastern Idaho now have more space to shop for clothing, hygiene products, birthday gifts and other essentials following the…
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E. coli warning issued for portions of Flat Creek in Jackson
Health officials are warning people to stay out of parts of Flat Creek after recent testing found E. coli levels above federal safety standards for…
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Idaho Falls mayor appoints new Public Works director pending council approval
Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City…
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Southbound I-15 traffic changes Sunday night between Pocatello and Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is making changes beginning Sunday night as contruction on the interstate in Pocatello continues.
According to…
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US-30 traffic shift planned Saturday near McCammon interchange
Drivers traveling through McCammon can expect a new traffic pattern this weekend as work continues on the U.S. Highway 30 resurfacing project near…
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Idaho State Police investigate livestock shootings in several counties
State investigators are looking into a series of livestock shootings across Idaho that have left multiple cattle dead and ranchers facing thousands…
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Idaho Falls police warn public after two fatal suspected fentanyl overdoses
Idaho Falls police are warning the public after three suspected fentanyl overdoses were reported in the city Tuesday, including two that turned…
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Referendum effort against Box Elder data center project denied
Opponents of a proposed Box Elder County data center project say they are taking their fight to court after county officials rejected an effort to…
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Jackson Hole firefighter injured in 20-foot fall during Wilson fire released from hospital
A Jackson Hole firefighter who fell 20 feet while battling the Memorial Day fire at Teton Pines in Wilson has been released from the…
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Officials issue overdose spike notice for Bonneville County
A spike in drug overdoses has officials issuing an overdose spike notice for Bonneville County.
In a social media post, the Eastern Idaho Public…
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Blackfoot approves street name change
The City of Blackfoot has approved a street name change for a portion of South Fisher Avenue in an effort to improve emergency response accuracy and…
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Forest Service releases draft decision for Grand Targhee Resort expansion
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a draft decision for the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and is now opening a formal objection period for…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes formally oppose data center development on and near Fort Hall Reservation
The Fort Hall Business Council of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes has issued a statement opposing the development of data centers on the Reservation and…
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Fire crews battle early morning blaze at Wilson office building
Fire crews remain on scene Monday after a structure fire broke out at an office building in the Teton Pines area of Wilson early Monday…
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Hindu leader Rajan Zed to speak at BYU-Idaho interfaith event
A Hindu and interfaith leader is set to speak at Brigham Young University–Idaho later this week during an event hosted by the university’s…
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Heavy Memorial Day traffic causing dangerous conditions on East Idaho roads
Memorial Day weekend traffic is already causing major slowdowns and dangerous driving conditions across East Idaho as thousands of travelers head out…
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Pocatello honors Captain Chad Higbee after over three decades on the force
The Pocatello Police Department is honoring Captain Chad Higbee as he steps into his retirement after 32 years of service with the…
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I-15 West Inkom interchange to close for weeks as construction continues
The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the Interstate 15 West Inkom interchange beginning May 26 as construction crews continue…
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Jury convicts unknown man accused of collecting nearly $300K using dead child’s identity
A federal jury in Pocatello has convicted a man whose true identity remains unknown after prosecutors say he spent more than two decades using the…
Continue Reading Legal challenge to Idaho school bathroom law dismissed
A legal challenge against Idaho’s school privacy law has officially come to an end after plaintiffs agreed to dismiss both their district court…
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Island Park traffic signal delayed after construction snag
The installation of a new traffic signal in the Island Park is being delayed until later this year.
Originally planned to be complete by the end of…
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Idaho strengthens ties with Japan during strategic trade mission
Governor Brad Little is celebrating the success of a recent trade mission to Japan aimed at strengthening Idaho’s role in global innovation and…
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Motor Vu Drive-In kicks off summer movie season with Memorial Day weekend double feature
Idaho Falls’ historic drive-In is kicking off the summer season this Memorial Day.
The Motor Vu Drive-In is stepping into summer with a double…
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Alpine lifts boil water advisory following water main repairs
Residents between Trail Drive and Stoor Drive are without water as crews respond to a water main break in the…
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Idaho State Police pursuit leads to major drug seizure near Pocatello
A vehicle pursuit near Pocatello led to Idaho State Police seizing a large quantity of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and…
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4 Water Rescues in One Month: Sheriff’s Office urges boaters to prioritize safety this summer
Following four water rescues in just over a month, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to make boating safety a top priority…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market returns with focus on community and local vendors
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Farmers Market returned Saturday with hundreds of people filling Memorial Drive to shop local food,…
Continue Reading Governor Little announces free day-use access to state parks this 4th of July
Governor Brad Little announced that Idaho residents will have free access to state parks this Independence Day to celebrate the 250th anniversary of…
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Portneuf Air Rescue unveils “Rio”: A new Airbus H-130 named by local 5-year-old
Portneuf Air Rescue has unveiled its new Airbus H-130 helicopter, named Rio, which is equipped with advanced medical technology to quickly transport…
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Idaho medical cannabis supporters submit more than 150,000 signatures for 2026 ballot initiative
The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has submitted over 150,000 signatures to qualify the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act for the November 2026 ballot,…
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Idaho Gives campaign returns to support nonprofits statewide
Idaho’s annual statewide giving campaign, Idaho Gives, is back, encouraging donations to nonprofit organizations across the…
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Local News 8 earns top honors at Idaho Press Club’s annual banquet
It is one of Idaho’s biggest night’s in journalism where top journalists from across the Gem State gathered to learn who took top honors at the Idaho…
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Montpelier Idaho Temple open house announced
The Montpelier Idaho Temple has an open house date set beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, and a dedication scheduled for Sunday, Oct.…
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Child found alone in Rexburg reunited with family
Rexburg City police found a child alone at a local apartment complex and have safely reunited her with her…
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May Day Protest In Idaho Falls
A nationwide protest called “May Day Strong” brought together a small group in Idaho…
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Public events announced to honor former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne
Public events set to honor the life and legacy of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, who died April 24 at the age of…
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Agreement could help eastern Idaho farmers avoid water shutoffs
Groundwater users in Little Lost River Basin, Big Lost River Basin, and Upper Big Lost River Basin could avoid water shutoffs this irrigation season…
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‘Mother Nature Said Not This Year’: Jensen Grove to remain dry despite infrastructure repairs
Just days after water began flowing back into Jensen Grove, a new state-ordered cutoff has stopped the city from filling the popular recreation…
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Skyline High closure extended while district awaits safety clearance
Skyline High School remains shuttered on Friday as the Idaho Falls School District 91 awaits final safety certification following a cooling system…
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How to stay Bear Aware this upcoming season
A warmer-than-usual winter and early spring conditions are changing bear behavior across eastern Idaho, according to wildlife experts.
“We had a…
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Blackfoot infrastructure project aims to refill Jensen Grove ahead of Summer season
City crews in Blackfoot have rebuilt a key dike along the Snake River after high spring runoff last year damaged the system that supplies water to…
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Blackfoot implements water restrictions as drought and low snowpack raise concerns
The city of Blackfoot has implemented water restrictions due to concerns about water supply heading into the summer months.
Mayor Scott Stufflebeam…
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Mobile clinic brings preventative care to eastern Idaho communities
Getting in to see a doctor in Idaho is not always easy. For many, it is not just about cost, but distance, availability, and even finding a provider…
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EAST IDAHO HOME AND GARDEN SHOW RETURNS
The event is underway at the Mountain America Center, bringing together nearly 200 vendors offering everything from landscaping and gardening advice…
Continue Reading East Idaho Home and Garden Show takes over Mountain America Center
Spring projects are top of mind for many across eastern Idaho—and one event this weekend is helping homeowners get a head start.
The East Idaho…
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District 93 seeks two-year levy in May Election to close budget gap
A supplemental levy aimed at keeping key programs in place will be on the ballot for Bonneville Joint School District 93 voters in May.
The…
Continue Reading Idaho medical marijuana push reaches 100,000 signatures as lawmakers urge opposition
Supporters of a medical marijuana initiative in Idaho say they have surpassed 100,000 signatures as they work to place the issue on the 2026 ballot,…
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair returns to Pocatello this weekend
The Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair is returning to Pocatello this weekend, offering a full day of free, family-friendly activities focused on the…
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Historic building in downtown Pocatello set for demolition
The Monarch building, A historic brick building in downtown Pocatello, is set to come down this summer after years of decay, despite efforts to…
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