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Fort Hall man sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

April 30, 2025 2:51 PM Seth Ratliff

Creston Dale Kindness, 42, of Fort Hall, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S.…

Applications open May 1 for fall controlled hunts

April 29, 2025 11:36 AM Sam Ross

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will start accepting applications for fall 2025 controlled hunts from May 1 to June…

Idaho Transportation Dept. to unveil plans for continued highway widening projects

April 28, 2025 2:59 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting two open houses to share preliminary plans for upcoming construction to widen I-15 to three…

I-15 Police chase ends near Blackfoot

April 28, 2025 12:28 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police stopped a pickup on I-15 near the south Blackfoot exit 89 after a high-speed chase that started in the Pocatello area.

The…

ISP investigates deadly crash near Fort Hall

April 24, 2025 2:56 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting multiple crashes along I-15 between Fort Hall and Pocatello. All southbound lanes of traffic have…

Bingham County Republicans avoid paying state GOP’s attorney fees

April 24, 2025 3:36 PM Seth Ratliff

Members of the Bingham County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) will not have to pay attorney fees to the state GOP after a lengthy lawsuit…

Law enforcement captures armed suspect without injury following late-night attempted robbery

April 23, 2025 11:47 AM Seth Ratliff

A California man is now in custody after allegedly attempting to rob a shop in Shelley and firing multiple shots at responding officers, according to…

Local high schoolers selected as recipients of the 2025 Bingham County Mayors Scholarship

April 21, 2025 6:00 PM News Team

64 lucky local high schoolers have been selected to receive a portion of $32,000 in scholarships as recipients of the 2025 Bingham County Mayors…

Cement truck driver hospitalized following I-15 rollover crash

April 18, 2025 10:56 AM Sam Ross

A crash is blocking both southbound lanes of I-15 at milepost 94, just south of the Snake River Bridge outside of Blackfoot.

Traffic will be…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes affirm commitment to build “world-class resort and entertainment venue” in Mountain Home

April 17, 2025 6:07 PM News Team

“We remain dedicated to creating a vibrant destination that honors our history while building opportunities for future generations,” said…

“Saddle Up” for the return of the Eastern Idaho State Fair

April 15, 2025 1:29 PM Seth Ratliff

Dust off your boots and tighten your cinch—because the Eastern Idaho State Fair is back and this year’s theme is a full-blown invitation to…

Idaho Water Resource Board removes “pause” on funding ESPA recharge wells

March 25, 2025 11:13 AM Seth Ratliff

Friday, the IWRB voted unanimously to remove the temporary “pause” on considering funding proposals for ESPA recharge wells that will help…

Blackfoot couple working to bring life-changing dream project to east Idaho

March 20, 2025 3:44 PM Sam Ross

Marta and Todd Murdock say The Healing Ranch is a passion project they have been working on for years, starting when Todd, a US Navy veteran, came up…

Traffic Alert: Elk herd spotted along I-15 near Fort Hall

March 17, 2025 3:26 PM Seth Ratliff

The 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…

Statewide volunteer firefighter and EMT open houses

March 15, 2025 5:31 PM Noah Farley

Open house visitors got a glimpse at the training volunteer firefighters and EMTs…

Eastern Idaho man found guilty of methamphetamine possession

March 14, 2025 4:42 PM Seth Ratliff

A Bingham County man could face up to seven years in prison for a felony conviction after being found in possession of methamphetamine during a…

Legendary rock bands heading to Sho-Ban Casino Hotel this May

March 7, 2025 10:51 AM Seth Ratliff

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Legendary rock bands Warrant and Sweet are set to perform at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on May 31, 2025. “This…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes host annual job fair in Fort Hall

March 6, 2025 2:43 PM Sam Ross

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair…

Fort Hall man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for armed robbery

March 5, 2025 3:54 PM Seth Ratliff

A 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…

Idaho Farmers weigh in on Trump administration proposed tariffs

March 5, 2025 4:51 PM Stephanie Lucas

In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Donald Trump pledged the new US trade policy would be “great for the American farmer” and…

Two in custody following high-speed chase outside of Fort Hall

March 5, 2025 1:09 PM Stephanie Lucas, Sam Ross

The chase came to a stop at exit 89 outside of Blackfoot, where the ISP says they were able to spike the driver’s tires in a PIT maneuver. ISP…

6 Idahoans inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agricuture Hall of Fame

March 5, 2025 12:47 PM Seth Ratliff

Six pillars of the Idaho agriculture community are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to agriculture and Eastern Idaho. March 21,…

9th Annual Job & Resource Fair Sho-Ban Hotel and Casino – All are welcome

February 26, 2025 12:10 PM Seth Ratliff

The Sho-Ban Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program has invited the Southeast Idaho community to their 9th annual Job and Resource Fair. The event…

Teens terrify families through destructive TikTok challenge

February 24, 2025 5:01 PM Noah Farley

Johnson was terrified because he thought someone was trying to break down his door and invade his…

Former Bingham deputy’s court appeal denied

February 21, 2025 12:00 PM Noah Farley

Stephanie Grisham’s lawyer argued the terms of her confinement are cruel and unusual, and the jail is causing her to have increased mental health…

Seven Idaho U.S. Bank locations set to shutter their doors

February 19, 2025 2:10 PM Seth Ratliff

U.S. Bank is closing numerous branches in the Gem State before June. Local News 8 has confirmed that several of the locations set to close are…

Teen runaway from Chubbuck has been found

February 13, 2025 5:09 PM Seth Ratliff

UPDATE: Feb 12, 12:05 PM POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The teen runaway from Chubbuck, reported missing last week has been found. “14-year-old Angelina…

Idaho Potato Commission introduces limited Valentines Day creation “Kiss of French”

February 13, 2025 10:20 AM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip…

Idaho GOP asks Bingham Republicans to pay attorney fees after losing court case

February 4, 2025 12:53 PM Seth Ratliff

The legal battle for Bingham County Republicans might come with some hefty costs. Attorney for the Idaho GOP, Bryan Smith, has filed a memorandum for…

Blackfoot homeowners fill sandbags to battle flooding

February 3, 2025 5:19 PM Noah Farley

The sand pit and bags are free to the…

Suspect wanted in potato cellar break-ins

January 30, 2025 12:59 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in breaking into some local potato…

Drivers beware! Elk herd spotted near Blackfoot

January 29, 2025 1:08 PM Seth Ratliff

Thousands of elk spotted coming down from the foothills west of Blackfoot in the past…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter receives large donation to build new shelter

January 16, 2025 3:53 PM Noah Farley

Cevering says the goal is for the new facility to open in May…

7-year-old injured in crosswalk accident

January 16, 2025 10:13 AM Curtis Jackson

A 7-year-old girl crossing the street was hit by a car Thursday morning in…

Car removed from Snake River near Blackfoot

January 15, 2025 12:58 PM Curtis Jackson

Bingham County Search and Rescue removed a car that drove into the Snake River on Monday, January 13,…

Bingham County citizens share concerns over proposed gravel pit

January 13, 2025 4:05 PM Sam Ross

Bingham County residents banding together to appeal a decision to allow the operation of a gravel pit.…

Blackfoot gravel pit discussed at county planning and zoning meeting

January 6, 2025 5:25 PM Sam Ross

At a Bingham County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Monday morning, people gathered at the Nuart Theater in Blackfoot to discuss a…

Bingham County Republicans elect chairman once again

December 31, 2024 9:19 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Republicans met Monday night to re-elect new…

How local shelters help unusual animals

December 27, 2024 4:57 PM Noah Farley

When less common animals are brought in by Fish and Game, Blackfoot Animal Shelter will post about them on social media to see if they belong to…

Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank

December 18, 2024 1:25 PM Sam Ross

Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…

Court rules Bingham GOP leadership invalid, Bingham County GOP withdraws appeal

December 11, 2024 4:37 PM Seth Ratliff

After a year-long conflict between Republican party leadership in Bingham County and the state GOP, District Judge Darren Simpson ruled that Bingham…

100,000 meals served at Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table

December 10, 2024 10:22 PM Seth Ratliff

A local soup kitchen is crossing a major milestone. After 17 years, the Community Dinner Table (CDT) in Blackfoot has served 100,000 meals to people…

Shanta Sanchez named new coroner for Bonneville County

December 10, 2024 7:25 AM Maggie Moore

Shante Sanchez will be sworn in as Bonneville County Coroner on December 30th, replacing Rick Taylor.…

Planning is underway to improve I-15 South Blackfoot Interchange

December 3, 2024 3:42 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has begun the planning process to improve the South Blackfoot Interchange at Exit…

Teen arrested for leaving baby inside Safe Haven Box

November 22, 2024 10:39 AM Curtis Jackson

An 18-year-old girl has been arrested for not reporting the death of an infant placed inside a Safe Haven Box in Blackfoot.…

Man to serve 360 days in jail for causing deadly I-15 accident

November 22, 2024 9:41 AM Curtis Jackson

A man charged with causing a deadly accident on Interstate 15 was sentenced to serve time in jail.…

Traffic crews to install barriers at dangerous intersection in Blackfoot

November 19, 2024 4:34 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Transportation Department will install traffic barriers at a dangerous intersection in Blackfoot on Wednesday, November…

Seventh Judicial District to host National Adoption Day event Friday

November 15, 2024 5:40 PM Sam Ross

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Seventh Judicial District will hold a National Adoption Day celebration at the Bingham County courthouse on Friday.…

Blackfoot High School introduces new head football coach Josh Stewart

February 27, 2024 11:19 PM Sam Gelfand

BLACKFOOT (KIFI) – The Blackfoot Broncos formally introduced their new head football coach Tuesday evening. The Blackfoot gym’s main bleachers were…

Former Bingham County deputy may plead guilty to causing deadly accident

November 1, 2024 4:07 PM Noah Farley

A former Bingham County deputy could be plea guilty for the death of a local 80-year-old man.…

Twin Falls Police investigate death of newborn found in Safe Haven Baby Box

October 28, 2024 4:01 PM Stephanie Lucas

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – (KIFI) UPDATE: 10/29/2024 10:38 a.m. – The Bingham County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the family of the deceased infant…

Local oral surgeons offering free ‘smile makeover’

September 19, 2024 3:05 PM Sam Ross

The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho are having their fifth annual Second Chance Program where a resident of Pocatello, Blackfoot, or Preston can…

Fish salvage order issued for the Jensen Grove Pond

September 12, 2024 11:17 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game’s Southeast Region has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot, effective Sept. 20 through Oct.…

Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation

September 11, 2024 4:49 AM Linda Larsen

A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…

Train, farm truck collide near Aberdeen

September 5, 2024 1:27 PM Curtis Jackson

A train collided with a farm truck in rural Bingham County on…

Cheerleaders staff scone booth, while deep-fried watermelon is offered at another

September 3, 2024 10:32 AM Sam Gelfand

At the Eastern Idaho State Fair, there are many booths and vendors, but on Monday, one food booth was mostly run by…

Over 15 chihuahuas rescued from Blackfoot home

August 30, 2024 12:32 PM Sam Ross

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue had a sudden influx of chihuahuas earlier this week when over fifteen dogs were rescued from a hoarder…

Plan for traffic on your way to the Eastern Idaho State Fair

August 30, 2024 5:18 AM News Team

A construction project along Interstate-15 will impact your commute to the Eastern Idaho State Fair in…

Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy Part 2

August 28, 2024 11:04 AM News Team

Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy, who will perform at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on September 5, 2024.…

Comedian Jeff Foxworthy visits with Local News 8’s Jeff Roper

August 27, 2024 11:16 AM Jeff Roper

Local News 8’s Jeff Roper visits with Jeff Foxworthy as he prepares to perform at the Eastern Idaho State…

Removing a manhole cover is stinky, and illegal

August 24, 2024 4:37 PM Tucker Robertson

The smell of fresh air was abruptly replaced with that of sewage in Blackfoot on the week of August 18. The cause of this smelly surprise was a…

Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday

August 8, 2024 9:19 PM Sam Ross

The Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday with a parade and children’s…

Bingham County deputy resigns after being charged with causing deadly accident

July 30, 2024 6:48 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff Deputy involved in a car crash has resigned following an investigation into the accident.…

Air quality expected to be in ‘Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups’ category due to wildfire smoke Monday afternoon

July 29, 2024 11:32 AM News Team

DEQ is warning air quality will increase to the Unhealth For Sensitive Group category on Monday afternoon due to smoke moving in from surrounding…

Bingham County issues burn ban

July 24, 2024 5:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Bingham County Fire officials have issued a burn ban for the county beginning Wednesday, July 24, 2024.…

Aberdeen couple named Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair

July 11, 2024 3:20 PM News Team

Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even…

“It’s a broken system” – Idaho farmer reacts to state water battle

July 9, 2024 6:15 PM Seth Ratliff

Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water…

Idaho gets first Safe Haven Baby Box location

July 9, 2024 12:00 PM Noah Farley

These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their…

Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse

July 3, 2024 9:59 PM News Team

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on…

2024 Independence Day Events

July 1, 2024 2:38 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

You can’t remove sturgeon from rivers in Idaho

June 26, 2024 3:01 PM Noah Farley

Sturgeon skeletons are entirely made of cartilage—the stuff our ears and front part of our nose are filled…

Garbage truck hits power pole, causes power outage in Blackfoot

June 25, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie…

“There is still work to do” – Farmers moving forward after water curtailment cancelled

June 20, 2024 7:52 PM Seth Ratliff

While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up…

IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment

June 19, 2024 4:19 PM News Team

Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…

Eastern Idaho State Fair announces “Bring Your Own Chair” policy for concerts

June 20, 2024 1:16 PM News Team

Attendees will be allowed to Bring Your Own Chair to the Journey concert, ensuring greater comfort and convenience for all guests, fair mangers…

Blackfoot farmer expresses concern about water curtailment

June 15, 2024 9:24 AM Cole Sams

For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every…

“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off

June 4, 2024 5:21 PM Seth Ratliff, Ashley Chilcutt

Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…

Now that school is out, school buses get ready for next year

June 10, 2024 6:01 PM Noah Farley

“[The students are] the most precious cargo in the…

Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot

May 25, 2024 10:34 AM News Team

Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River…

Bingham County Sheriff’s Office releases name of drowning victim

May 17, 2024 8:59 AM Ashley Chilcutt

With permission from the family, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the drowning victim from last…

Authorities search for man in river

May 16, 2024 5:41 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said several units, Search and Rescue and Air Rescue are actively looking for an adult man.…

Blackfoot breaks ground on new animal shelter

May 16, 2024 5:26 PM Seth Ratliff

Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the…

Bus stop arm violations increase

May 9, 2024 3:13 PM Noah Farley

“In Idaho, you have to have more than three lanes in order for opposing traffic to not stop for a school…

Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair

May 9, 2024 11:11 AM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday…

Police look for car battery theft suspect

May 8, 2024 12:35 PM Zach Glancy

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a…

7 dogs abandoned outside Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue – Only 6 make it

May 7, 2024 12:48 PM Seth Ratliff

One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter…

Man arrested while hiding in Blackfoot trailer home

May 6, 2024 2:24 PM Zach Glancy

A 37-year-old is now in custody after the Blackfoot Police Department found him in an unoccupied trailer home in Blackfoot on Sunday around 4…

Vintage Market Days happening this weekend

May 2, 2024 11:12 AM Kailey Galaviz

Vintage Market Days returns to Eastern Idaho for the second year featuring more than 100 handpicked vendors for home decor, clothes, antiques, food…

Car crashes into store after high-speed chase

April 30, 2024 12:54 AM Seth Ratliff

A high-speed chase ends with a car crashing into the White Eagle convenience store in Blackfoot.…

1 person injured in Bingham County fire

April 25, 2024 10:47 AM Joel Killam

A person is recovering after a house fire in Bingham…

When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?

April 24, 2024 5:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to…

Local News 8 getting answers: The financial cost of accessing public records

April 24, 2024 5:13 PM Seth Ratliff

Last month, we reported on a home invasion in Bingham County, Local news 8 was the first on the scene and led the coverage.…

“He knew her.” Prosecutor explains why intruder broke into Bingham County home

April 11, 2024 1:02 PM Seth Ratliff

The Bingham County prosecutor said the man who invaded a Bingham County women’s home knew each…

What leads to a police chase getting called off?

April 10, 2024 4:47 PM Braydon Wilson

A police chase in West Yellowstone was called off recently after the suspect struck the chief’s car, causing it to roll over multiple times. The…

Handcuffed woman shoots home invader, Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney says

April 10, 2024 12:20 PM News Team

This incident review concerns the home invasion and homicide of Derek Condon on March 13, according to the Bingham County Prosecuting…

Blackfoot School District decides name for new school

April 10, 2024 10:49 AM News Team

Blackfoot School District #55 has a name for its new…

Jensen Grove Walking Bridge closed

April 4, 2024 2:22 PM News Team

The popular Jensen Grove Walking Bridge in blackfoot is being closed for…

2024 Easter celebration events

March 28, 2024 1:28 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…

Hygiene kits assembled for local schools and crisis centers

March 21, 2024 5:29 PM News Team

Local schools and crisis centers will be getting hygiene kits to hand out to those in…

Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone

March 21, 2024 9:56 AM Linda Larsen

Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…