
Bridger-Teton National Forest implements new programs ahead of boating season
The Bridger-Teton National Forest is implementing a new fee program and large group reservation system for the Snake River Canyon beginning in May…
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The Bridger-Teton National Forest is implementing a new fee program and large group reservation system for the Snake River Canyon beginning in May…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is calling on individuals, organizations, and businesses to join efforts in enhancing the…
Continue ReadingA rural Idaho population is receiving some much-needed assistance. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded $500,000 in…
Continue ReadingThe Mountain America Center is adding yet another event to its already star-studded concert lineup.
Rock legends Styx and Loverboy are teaming up…
Continue ReadingClean-up operations are nearing completion in the westbound I-80 tunnel near Green River. The work by WYDOT and its contractor, Clean Harbors…
Continue ReadingThe person responsible for tagging “SLENDO” on dozens of locations throughout Idaho Falls over the past few months, causing thousands of dollars in…
Continue ReadingRocky Mountain Power’s costs for fuel and wholesale electricity increased in 2024 but at a lower rate than the previous year, still necessitating a…
Continue ReadingSeveral prescribed burns are scheduled near the Roberts area in early April, as Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Region and the Bureau of Land…
Continue ReadingHours after Governor Brad Little signed into law a controversial immigration enforcement bill, a United States district judge granted a Temporary…
Continue ReadingFirefighters with the Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) will have the opportunity to learn from real fire conditions in a controlled setting as the…
Continue ReadingSenate Bill 11-41 bans camping and sleeping on public property in cities with over 100,000 people. The bill created controversy while in the Idaho…
Continue ReadingThe Portneuf District Library is highlighting community resources available to people in the Protneuf Valley in a new monthly feature starting in…
Continue ReadingThe Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has identified the motorcyclist who died in the…
Continue ReadingAs a large number of people set out for spring break travel destinations, officials are sounding the alarm of potential risks to unattended homes and…
Continue ReadingThe investigation revealed that the victim purchased fentanyl from Goodale, who shipped the fentanyl through the Post Office in Chula Vista,…
Continue ReadingAn age old trope became reality Wednesday afternoon in Idaho Falls, as the Idaho Falls Fire Department quite-literally rescued a stranded cat from a…
Continue ReadingWednesday, Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate leaders as he signed House Bill 304, providing $100 million in property tax relief to…
Continue ReadingU.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY) is dropping in-person public town halls due in part to “credible threats to Hageman…recent incidents at…
Continue ReadingJACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation is postponing minor bridge deck repairs scheduled to begin Wednesday night on the…
Continue ReadingDrivers commuting to or from Jackson, Wyoming, along U.S. Highway 191/89 may need to plan an alternate route for the short-term future. The Wyoming…
Continue ReadingThe interactive map will be available both on the City of Rexburg website and the Rexburg App.
“We’ll be updating the map throughout the season…be…
“Alex Adams brings a highly strategic and visionary approach to achieving my priorities for Idaho. As my longtime budget director, he helped us…
Continue ReadingStarting March 31, 2025, Inland Crane Inc. will resume work on the Stoddard Pack Bridge Project, which includes the installation of a new pack bridge…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Transportation Department is working to extend the lifespan of US-91 in Pocatello. ITD crews began crack sealing work Monday on 5th Street…
Continue ReadingA bill that would allow death penalty sentences for adults convicted of sexually abusing children ages 12 and younger has passed the Idaho…
Continue ReadingFriday, the IWRB voted unanimously to remove the temporary “pause” on considering funding proposals for ESPA recharge wells that will help…
Continue ReadingAnother staple of nineties rock is headed to the Mountain America Center this year. Chevelle has announced their highly anticipated return to the…
Continue ReadingThe bill’s text states that no flags or banners may fly over public schools or in Idaho classrooms “that represent a political viewpoint, including…
Continue Reading“Senator Jim Risch has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election, he is an exceptional man, and HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote in a…
Continue Reading“Law enforcement conducted a methodical search of the school. Hallways, classrooms, closets, and lockers were also checked. The student involved in…
Continue ReadingWednesday, investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary information detailing the events that led to the deadly…
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed a bill into law that establishes work requirements for all able-bodied Idahoans on Medicaid. The law also…
Continue ReadingGovernor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Board of Correction appointed Bree Derrick to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Correction…
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A regional advocacy group is once again threatening to sue the state of Idaho if a bill intended to crack down on illegal…
Continue Reading“Being a police officer gives you an opportunity to make a positive difference in people’s lives and in the world,” said Idaho Falls Police…
Continue ReadingA bill designed to protect journalists’ confidential sources has passed the Idaho House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill’s sponsor, Rep.…
Continue ReadingSenate Bill 1101 passed the Idaho Senate and House with wide support on both sides of the aisle. The bill outlines the duties, responsibilities, and…
Continue ReadingA 69-year-old man, Donnie Lee Winn of Bonneville County, is now in custody after allegedly trying to strangle a woman, according to the Bonneville…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho Senate bill is creating controversy as critics say the legislation unfairly targets the state’s most vulnerable.
The proposed…
Continue ReadingMonday, the Idaho House voted to unanimously pass a bill that would allow death penalty sentences for adults convicted of sexually abusing children…
Continue ReadingA 67-year-old man from Pocatello, Steven Greenleaf Blodgett, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine. Chief…
Continue ReadingThe Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (TAM) is inviting area art lovers and collectors to a “one-of-a-kind art buying experience.” TAM will host their…
Continue ReadingThe City of Idaho Falls’ ongoing efforts to reduce energy consumption have been recognized with the Idaho Award for Leadership in Energy…
Continue ReadingGovernor Brad Little was joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069…
Continue ReadingOmaha-based alternative rock band 311 is hitting the road with the return of their Unity Tour in 2025.
Kicking off on June 20 in Atlantic City, NJ,…
Continue ReadingAn engine and wildland firefighters from the Salmon-Challis National Forest responded to a grass fire over the weekend and declared it out the same…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning Idahoans about a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim recipients owe toll…
Continue ReadingBoise State is one of 45 universities across the nation currently under investigation for allegedly engaging in discriminatory practices in the…
Continue ReadingThe herd was spotted on the west side of I-15 between Blackfoot and Fort Hall, according to a post on the Fort Hall Police Facebook page. They’re…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has scheduled five public hearings over the course of three days between March 24th and March 26th in…
Continue ReadingAnother major country star is making his way to the Mountain America Center as the venue continues to add on to its Summer Lineup. Lyle Lovett and…
Continue ReadingSaturday, Rexburg Police responded to a traffic complaint of a potentially intoxicated driver near a local business. According to the caller, the…
Continue ReadingA 33-year-old man was arrested Sunday night after Sheriff’s Deputies reportedly pulled him over for drunk driving after he was seen racing near 1st…
Continue ReadingMore wet weather from the West Coast is expected this Sunday and the first half of the workweek, with multiple chances of rain and snow in the 8-day…
Continue ReadingWYDOT and Clean Harbors Environmental Services will start clean-up operations in the westbound Interstate 80 tunnel near Green River on Monday, March…
Continue ReadingA Bingham County man could face up to seven years in prison for a felony conviction after being found in possession of methamphetamine during a…
Continue ReadingHouse Bill 234 aims to reduce state regulations for childcare facilities. The most controversial change would allow these centers to establish their…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls Regional Airport is warning travelers to be on the look out for scammers and fraudulent websites pretending to issue E-visas or…
Continue Reading“The United States Department of Justice is committed to eliminating the threat posed by Mexican drug cartels and their distribution of narcotics…
Continue ReadingThe following is a press release from Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Exciting things are happening at Highland…
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill 37, adopting the firing squad as Idaho’s primary method of execution.
The law will…
Continue Reading“We received so much feedback from our local skateboarders about the four designs presented. I think we’ve found the perfect balance to give…
Continue ReadingHB-378 requires state legislators to report travel destinations, the purpose of the travel, and what entity paid for them to travel outside the state…
Continue ReadingThe Bonneville Joint School District 93 has selected Tyler Mills, former Assistant Principal, as the next Principal of Hillcrest High School.
“I am…
Continue ReadingThe Madison County Emergency Management Agency is warning of potential flooding caused by snowmelt on the Rexburg Bench. The agency is reporting that…
Continue ReadingJackson Hole High School Fine Arts Teacher Collin Binko is being honored for his contribution to education. During a schoolwide assembly celebrating…
Continue ReadingPocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) has announced new administrative appointments:
Heidi Graham – Principal, Pocatello High…
Continue ReadingThe Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (TAM) is partnering with the J.R. Simplot Company to meet the growing needs of the community and strengthen the…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is excited to once again host Paddy’s on Park! The event will be held this Saturday,…
Continue ReadingThe City of Idaho Falls Water Division began work to repair waterlines at the 2000 Block of Woodruff Avenue near 25th Street, Wednesday, March 12.…
Continue ReadingThe Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) has redirected traffic on Interstate 80 to a head-to-head configuration in the eastbound tunnel.…
Continue ReadingFirefighter and Driver Adrian Russell was honored as the American Legion Post 56 “Firefighter of the Year.” A crew of five firefighters received the…
Continue Reading“I’m honored to continue leading the Idaho Democratic Party at this critical moment. Idahoans are seeing the consequences of Republican leaders…
Continue ReadingRonald McDonald House Charities of Idaho (RMHC of Idaho) is excited to announce that the 6th Annual Fundraising for Families event, presented by…
Continue ReadingA bill that would allow state law enforcement to regulate illegal immigration is heading back to the Idaho House following amendments by the…
Continue Reading“Removing these predators from our streets is a top priority for our office,” said Attorney General Labrador. “Our ICAC prosecutors and…
Continue ReadingA bill that would allow Gem State drivers to carry an electronic copy of their license on their phone is heading to the Senate for further approval.…
Continue ReadingDiscussions on a Pay-As-You-Throw system in the valley began over a decade ago in an effort to manage waste sustainably. With a growing population…
Continue ReadingThe Mountain America Center is adding another show-stopping performer to the venue’s 2025 lineup. Renowned comedian Bert Kreischer returns to the…
Continue ReadingFamilies in need can pick up shelf-stable food boxes and some fresh and frozen food products at the Elks Lodge on Saturday, March 22, 2025. Cars…
Continue ReadingThe program is designed to give community members a working knowledge of the Idaho Falls Police Department, insight into being a police officer, and…
Continue ReadingThe bill’s sponsor, Representative Tony Wisniewski (R) of Post Falls, told members of the house the state has lost “the art of writing not just in…
Continue ReadingAnother major hard-rock/grunge group is making a stop in Eastern Idaho’s gateway for live entertainment. Seether’s The Surface Seems So Far Tour…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on US Highway 20 Sunday morning. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was…
Continue ReadingPresident Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time, as he was spending the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago residence. Secret Service officials…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls Police have announced that Kyle was located shortly before 9 AM Saturday and is safe.
“Thank you to our community members for…
Continue ReadingCEO of Inter-mountain Packing, David Adams, was in court again Thursday after the company was charged by the city of Idaho Falls for creating a…
Continue ReadingFORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Legendary rock bands Warrant and Sweet are set to perform at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on May 31, 2025. “This…
Continue ReadingRecently released transcripts of text messages reveal that on the night four Idaho college students were stabbed to death, two of their surviving…
Continue ReadingTravelers on Highway 91 south of Bannock County may notice smoke in the area this spring. Starting March 10, the Westside Ranger District plans to…
Continue ReadingBOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A bill that would make the firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho is on its way to Governor Little’s desk. House…
Continue ReadingA 23-year-old man from Fort Hall has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbery. Chief U.S. District Court Judge David Nye sentenced Malik Marin…
Continue ReadingSix pillars of the Idaho agriculture community are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to agriculture and Eastern Idaho. March 21,…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Senate passed a projected $253 million tax cut, in addition to exemptions for military pensions and the removal of capital gains on…
Continue ReadingThe Trump administration is expected to drop a federal lawsuit regarding emergency abortions in Idaho. The move comes after the Biden administration…
Continue ReadingSeveral federal offices in eastern Idaho could be impacted by potential cancellations of federal leases by Elon Musk’s Department of Government…
Continue ReadingJackson, WYOMING (KIFI) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will close a lane over the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22…
Continue ReadingA local dairy is inviting people to enjoy a sweet treat next week. Reed’s Dairy is hosting its Second Annual “Stuff Your Stanely” event at all…
Continue ReadingA Mexican national unlawfully living in Teton County, Idaho, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute…
Continue ReadingStarting in March, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will resume seasonal operations for aquatic invasive species (AIS) check stations across the…
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