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Prosecutor: 3 officers found innocent in officer-involved shooting

March 12, 2020 5:36 PM News Team

The investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls is over.

All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide

March 12, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all public gatherings of Church members are being temporarily suspended worldwide until further notice.

BYU-Idaho moves academic courses online

March 12, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

Consistent with the CES guidelines issued Wednesday, Brigham Young University Idaho has canceled all campus face-to-face classes beginning March 13 through March 17.

Lori Vallow Daybell seeks dismissal of judge

March 12, 2020 9:36 AM News Team

Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion to disqualify Magistrate Judge Ferin Eddins without cause.

D91 postpones events due to coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 decided Thursday morning to postpone several large group gatherings planned for the next two weeks due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

Ski Club travelers self-quarantine after Italian trip

March 12, 2020 10:16 AM News Team

A group from the Idaho Falls Ski Club returned from a Club trip to Cortina d’Amepezzo in the Italian Dolomite Mountains last weekend.

Big Sky Conference cancels rest of mens basketball tournament

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus. The quarterfinal round was scheduled to be played Thursday at CentruyLink Arena in Boise. The Big Sky announced the move Thursday morning. Commissioner Tom Wistrcill said, “after consulting with medical experts, local

Wyoming’s first COVID-19 case reported

March 12, 2020 10:34 AM News Team

Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).

Another Jazz star tests positive for coronavirus

March 12, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

The Utah Jazz has a second player testing positive for the coronavirus.

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Tom Hanks tested positive for the coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:43 PM Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – AP Source: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, have been diagnosed with coronavirus. In a statement posted to Instagram, Hanks said he and his wife were traveling in Australia when they were tested after exhibiting symptoms

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:39 PM Associated Press

NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of the coronavirus concerns.

Jazz-Thunder postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”

March 11, 2020 7:08 PM Associated Press

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night has been postponed, with the only explanation a public address announcement citing “unforeseen circumstances.”

Public not allowed to attend LDS Church’s April general conference due to coronavirus

March 11, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major changes to its upcoming April general conference session, missionary training and stake conferences.

FBI meets with law enforcement agencies about Lori Vallow investigation

March 11, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

The FBI, Rexburg Police Department and numerous law enforcement agencies investigating cases related to Lori Vallow and her missing children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, are meeting this week in Salt Lake City to coordinate, review and share information.

Man killed in Idaho Falls

March 10, 2020 11:59 PM Curtis Jackson

Police are investigating a possible homicide on Higbee and 17th Street in Idaho Falls.

Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Idaho

March 10, 2020 10:59 PM Associated Press

Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Idaho.

Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho

March 10, 2020 9:25 PM Associated Press

Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho.

Police seek help finding money and cards stolen from funeral

March 9, 2020 3:58 PM News Team

The Preston Police Department is seeking help from anyone who might have been at a funeral at the Church house near 200 N and 200 W in Preston on Friday and Saturday.

WATCH: Lori Vallow Daybell’s bail reduced to $1 million

March 6, 2020 1:38 PM News Team, Associated Press

Lori Vallow Daybell’s bail was reduced during her initial court appearance Friday afternoon at the Madison County Court House in Rexburg.

Reward offered for information regarding bull elk shot and left to waste

March 6, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports a bull elk was shot twice approximately 30 yards off of the Dingle Pond road, in Dingle in Bear Lake County Wednesday sometime before 10 p.m.

Former Idaho Falls woman sentenced for insurance fraud

March 6, 2020 11:35 AM News Team

A former Bonneville County woman was sentenced Thursday for insurance fraud, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced.

FBI, Rexburg Police seek images in missing Rexburg children’s case

March 5, 2020 11:42 AM News Team

The FBI and the Rexburg Police Department are asking that visitors who were at Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 8, 2019, submit any photos and video that may assist in the investigation into the disappearance of 17-year old Tylee Ryan and 7-year old J.J. Vallow.

Idaho visitors will see big hike in hunting, fishing fees

March 5, 2020 11:11 AM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little signed legislation that significantly increases what it will cost nonresidents to hunt deer and elk in Idaho.

Rigby man arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a child

March 5, 2020 10:38 AM News Team

Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children Unit investigators arrested a Rigby man on Wednesday for sexual exploitation of a child.

Man arrested on aggravated assault charges

March 5, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to a residence on Chokecherry Lane in the Irwin area to a report of a disturbance Tuesday around 6:47 p.m.

Lori Vallow court appearance set for Friday

March 3, 2020 12:39 PM News Team

Lori Vallow’s initial court appearance has been set for Friday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at the Madison County Court House in Rexburg.

Standoff suspect in custody

March 4, 2020 6:58 AM Joel Killam

Police report a suspect surrendered and is in custody.

Woman disputes claim she knows whereabouts of missing Rexburg kids

March 2, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

The adult niece of an Idaho woman whose two children have been missing for five months is cooperating in the FBI’s investigation into the disappearance, undergoing three interviews with agents and surrendering her computer, the niece’s lawyers have said.

2 Pocatello shooting suspects in custody

March 1, 2020 7:22 AM News Team

UPDATE 3/2/20 2:40 p.m. The Pocatello Police Department reports Mason Gonzales and Mitchell Gonzales have been taken into custody without incident.

Police investigate suspected murder-suicide

February 28, 2020 11:38 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department released information Friday during a press conference regarding a suspicious death investigation that occurred Thursday.

Man arrested for attempted strangulation

February 28, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

A jail cell in Bannock County is holding a Salt Lake City man on charges of strangulation.

Plane crash at Dubois Airport

February 27, 2020 11:03 AM News Team

Clark County Sheriff Bart May reports a Cessna 172 airplane crashed at the Dubois Airport Thursday around 9:10 a.m.

WATCH: Lori Vallow bail remains at $5 million, waives extradition

February 26, 2020 4:53 PM News Team, Associated Press

Lori Vallow asked a judge to reconsider her $5 million bail, but the judge said it will remain at $5 million during a court hearing in Kauai.

Devon M. Barrington and Jaclyn L. Whorton

2 arrested for robbery and possession of drugs

February 26, 2020 1:17 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a residence in the 5300 W. block of W. Broadway to a report of a robbery Wednesday around 12:40 a.m.

Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting

February 26, 2020 3:26 AM Joel Killam

A suspect armed with a knife is dead following an officer-involved shooting.

Lori Vallow wants $5 million bail reduced

February 25, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

A mother arrested in Hawaii over the disappearance of her two Idaho children wants a judge to reconsider her $5 million bail.

1 hospitalized after train vs. semi accident

February 25, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

Central Fire District reports Highway 48 is closed in the Roberts area at the railroad tracks for a train vs. semi accident.

Charging documents unveil last known photo of Tylee Ryan

February 21, 2020 9:45 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Charging documents obtained by Local News 8 on Friday unveil new details leading up to Lori Vallow’s arrest in Princeville, HI on Thursday night.

Lori Vallow arrested on $5 million warrant

February 20, 2020 6:04 PM News Team

The Kaua‘i Police Department (KPD) arrested 47-year-old Lori Vallow of Idaho on Thursday in relation to an investigation being conducted by the Rexburg Police Department.

Rigby man arrested for felony DUI and possession of marijuana

February 20, 2020 10:41 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Ammon Walmart for a report of a hit and run accident Wednesday around 6:25 p.m.

One school district closes on Thursday

February 20, 2020 6:45 AM News Team

Butte County School District 111 has closed school today because of the extreme cold temperatures.

UPDATE: Six men wanted in beating after gunshot investigation

February 19, 2020 10:10 PM News Team

UPDATE 7:58 am. 2/20/20: Pocatello, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello police releasing new details about the shooting near campus late Wednesday night. They say it happened just before 9:30 P.M. to 1159 South 5th Avenue near Taco Bell across from ISU’s campus for a report of six men beating-up another man. Pocatello police say a second

Police seek help identifying burglar

February 19, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

Jackson Police report the AT&T store in Jackson was burglarized on Jan. 28.

Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Senate

February 19, 2020 1:34 PM Associated Press

Legislation that would compensate the wrongly convicted headed to the Senate on Wednesday.

Bank robber arrested

February 19, 2020 10:23 AM News Team

A 43-year-old was arrested Tuesday in connection to the robbery of the south branch of the DL Evans Bank in Burley on Feb. 10.

Police surround home near Idaho Falls High

February 18, 2020 5:54 PM Curtis Jackson

Police are at home near Idaho Falls High School with guns drawn and urging people to come out.

Vigil planned for West Yellowstone boy who was killed

February 18, 2020 11:30 AM Associated Press

West Yellowstone residents are planning a candlelight vigil this weekend for a 12-year-old boy who was beaten to death.

Idaho fugitive killed by officers in western North Dakota

February 13, 2020 4:52 PM Associated Press

Dakota Lee Chlarson, 25, was shot by officers in Dickinson on Thursday after he charged at them with scissors. Chlarson was being sought by the Marshals Service’s High Plains Fugitive Task Force on a warrant from Idaho.

Grandparents of missing boy seek temporary guardianship

February 4, 2020 1:29 PM Kaitlin Miklos

The grandparents of a 7-year-old boy who has been missing for months have asked a judge to grant them temporary guardianship of the child.

Police: School e-mail threats originated from outside the country

February 11, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

UPDATE 4:50 p.m. Idaho Falls Police report two schools in our area received identical threats via email Tuesday.

Driver survives after car crashes into river

February 11, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

A driver is lucky to be alive after driving off the road and into the South Fork of the Snake River Tuesday morning.

Source: Cell phone of missing teen found with mother

February 10, 2020 9:43 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Sources tell CBS News police have found 17-year-old Tylee Ryan’s cell phone with Lori Vallow in Hawaii.

Woman arrested for beating 93-year-old

February 10, 2020 12:07 PM News Team

Blackfoot Police report a 21-year-old was arrested Saturday afternoon after she forced her way into a residence on N. Stout Street in Blackfoot and battered a 93-year-old female victim.

Idaho Falls woman sentenced for insurance fraud

February 10, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls woman was sentenced Monday for insurance fraud.

UPDATE: Danger situation in Heise area over

February 9, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

UPDATE 2/9/20 5:54 P.M. : Sergeant Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office tells us the danger situation in the Heise area is over. The suspect is in custody and safe. There is no further threat to public safety in this area. Snake River Road will continue to be blocked off while emergency personnel

Highway 26/89 closed due to avalanche

February 6, 2020 9:32 PM News Team

LINCOLN COUNTY, WY (KIFI/KIDK) – Highway 26 and 89 from Alpine Junction and Hoback Junction has been closed due to an avalanche. This comes from the Wyoming Department of Transportation. There is no estimated time for opening the road. Parking on the road is prohibited and delays WYDOT from opening the road.

Stolen vehicle recovered before owner knew it was stolen

February 6, 2020 4:52 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police officer was patrolling the area of 1st street and St. Clair Avenue Friday around 12:40 a.m. when he approached a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway.

Man arrested for heroin trafficking

February 6, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police responded to the area of 150 Houston Circle for a report that two people were passed out in a vehicle outside a business Friday around 12:40 a.m.

Ammon and Nampa men arrested for child pornography crimes

February 6, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men on Wednesday on child pornography charges.

Winter weather advisory for East Idaho: Prepare ahead of time for travel

February 5, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department and the National Weather Service are advising you use caution while traveling beginning Wednesday evening due to an extended severe winter weather advisory.

Idaho Falls man arrested after road rage incident involving firearm

February 5, 2020 10:51 AM News Team

A 20-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday night after he admitted to pointing a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident.

White Pine Charter School students sent home

February 5, 2020 10:36 AM News Team

White Pine Charter School in Idaho Falls has released students from the elementary school due to an HVAC problem in the building.

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School Closures for February 5, 2020

February 5, 2020 6:12 AM Joel Killam

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Schools Closed: Marsh Valley School District 21 Other School Closures: American Heritage Charter School. The School posted this statement on their facebook page. “Due to unforeseen technical issues the secondary school (grades 6-12) will be having a virtual day tomorrow February 5. All students should check their emails for the

Police investigate crash on I-15

February 4, 2020 4:51 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a single-vehicle crash on southbound I-15 at mile marker 118, the Broadway exit.

School and road closures, Tuesday…Most INL operations open

February 4, 2020 6:12 AM Joel Killam

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) School Closures for Tuesday, February 4th: Butte County School District 111Mackay School District 182 Other Closures: Due to severe weather, the Materials and Fuels Complex at Idaho National Laboratory will curtail for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 4. Operations at all other INL in-town and Site facilities will resume normal operations

2 hospitalized in US 26 crash

February 3, 2020 3:10 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on US26 at milepost 343, west of Ririe.

Deadline passed for mom to produce missing kids in Rexburg

January 30, 2020 4:34 PM News Team, Associated Press

As authorities continue to plead with the public for any information about two kids missing for five months, experts say a potential criminal case against the mother, Lori Vallow, could be bolstered after she failed to meet a court-ordered deadline to produce the children.

Senator Brent Hill will not seek reelection

January 30, 2020 12:22 PM News Team

Senator Brent Hill announced Thursday he will not seek reelection.

Coyote that bit skier tested negative for rabies

January 29, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park officials report a coyote bit a woman who was cross-country skiing in the Canyon Village area Tuesday around 9:50 a.m.

Hazmat responds to chemical spill

January 30, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

The Region 7 Hazardous Material Response Team is en route to a chemical spill at 250 S. Boulevard.

Blackfoot school closed Thursday

January 29, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Blackfoot School District #55 reports Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade will not have school on Thursday, Jan. 30.

IDOC investigates inmate’s apparent suicide

January 29, 2020 11:27 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is investigating the apparent suicide of a Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center inmate.

Felony meth trafficking arrest after driver attempts to elude officers

January 28, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in area of 17th Street and Fife Avenue when the officer saw a vehicle driving east on 17th Street with its headlights off just before midnight.

Do you recognize this truck?

January 27, 2020 11:55 AM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department needs your help identifying a truck.

Police seek help identifying burglar

January 24, 2020 3:12 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are trying to identify this individual in connection to a burglary on Wednesday.

Idaho Falls man sentenced for misappropriating funds

January 24, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was sentenced for misappropriation or diversion of fiduciary funds Thursday.

TSA detects firearm in traveler’s carry-on luggage at Idaho Falls Airport

January 24, 2020 11:49 AM News Team

Transportation Security Administration officers at Idaho Falls Regional Airport discovered a loaded firearm in the carry-on luggage of female traveler ticketed for travel to Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Thursday evening.

Power Restored for more than 30,000 Rocky Mountain Customers

January 23, 2020 11:30 PM Michael Coats

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI/KIDK) Update: Power has been restored for thousands of people in the upper Snake River Plain. No word yet on what caused the outage that started late Thursday night and lasted for a few hours. Original Story: Rocky Mountain Power reports an outage in the upper Snake River Plain. At least 30,000 customers

Fort Hall man sentenced in truck driver assault

January 23, 2020 4:54 PM News Team

A 24-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 57 months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury.

Fire damages Idaho Falls home

January 21, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Firefighters were called to 580 Coachman shortly after 4 p.m. Tuesday.

Legislation to legalize hemp in Idaho introduced in Senate

January 21, 2020 4:11 PM Associated Press

Growing hemp would be legal in Idaho under proposed legislation.

3.4 magnitude earthquake reported near Soda Springs

January 20, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

The United States Geological Survey and the University of Utah reports there was a small earthquake near Soda Springs Monday afternoon.

1 hospitalized after semi vs vehicle crash

January 20, 2020 3:25 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on westbound US30 near milepost 451, in Bear Lake County, four miles west of the Idaho/Wyoming border Monday around 6 a.m.

Broadway and I-15 intersection gas leak located and stopped

January 16, 2020 5:42 PM News Team

UPDATE 4:50 p.m. Crews located and stopped the gas leak on Broadway Friday afternoon.

Jefferson County man survives fall into river

January 17, 2020 4:20 PM News Team

A Jefferson County man is recovering after falling through the ice on the Snake River.

School delays and closures for January 17, 2020

January 17, 2020 5:51 AM Joel Killam

SCHOOL CLOSURES: North Fremont Junior and Sr. High Schools Pocatello Community Charter School American Falls School District 381 Arbon Elementary District 383 Holy Rosary in Idaho Falls Bonneville Joint School District 93 Snake River Montessori School Idaho Falls School District 91 Lighthouse Montessori American Heritage Charter School White Pine STEM Academy & White Pine Charter

Idaho Falls insurance agent’s license revoked

January 16, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

he Idaho Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer license of Julissa Ivette Chaffin and BETTY BAIL BONDS INC. for violations of the Idaho Insurance Code effective Dec. 30, 2019.

Idaho Falls man arrested for felony injury to a child

January 16, 2020 3:20 PM News Team

A 33-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested on two counts of felony injury to a child Thursday morning.

Idaho Falls parking restrictions lifted

January 16, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather event, so the parking restrictions have been lifted.

UPDATE: INL Site tour ends in multivehicle crash

January 15, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

A crash involving an Idaho National Laboratory bus, a private fuel tanker, two government vehicles and two private vehicles occurred on U.S. 20 west of Idaho Falls around 8:40 a.m. Wednesday.