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A Critical Incident Task Force has concluded there is no evidence to support criminal charges against Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Dino Vidal or Deputy Cooper Merrill in the shooting death of Peter England, 21, on December 30, 2020.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 216 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

March 17, 2021 3:56 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 216 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Wednesday.

Firefighters control Ft. Hall fire

March 17, 2021 4:56 PM News Team

Fort Hall Fire & EMS was dispatched to a controlled fire that got out of control on Edmo Road on the Fort Hall Reservation Wednesday around 2:30 p.m.

School bus hits power pole causing power outage

March 17, 2021 10:26 AM News Team

No major injuries were reported after a school bus hit a power pole Wednesday morning and caused a power outage.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 187 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

March 16, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 187 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Man arrested after high-speed chase

March 15, 2021 3:21 AM Linda Larsen

A local man is behind bars after leading officers on a high-speed chase.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 178 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 15, 2021 3:58 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 178 new COVID-19 cases in the area Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 170 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 13, 2021 5:00 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 170 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.

Bannock County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Division on-site

UPDATE: Missing motorists found in Bannock County

March 13, 2021 9:39 AM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office announced the two have been found in Bannock County.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 176 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 12, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 176 new cases and one new death Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 11, 2021 4:30 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 179 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

March 10, 2021 3:56 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 179 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 231 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 9, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 231 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Eastern Idaho cocaine dealer sentenced

March 8, 2021 5:27 PM News Team

A 51-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 58 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez, Jr. announced Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 224 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

March 8, 2021 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 224 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Monday.

Man sentenced after injury hit and run crash

September 30, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

A 27-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for lleaving the scene of an injury crash Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 73 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 6, 2021 6:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 73 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

Preliminary results released after 3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash

March 5, 2021 11:21 AM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho National Guard announced Friday the preliminary results of the U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center’s investigation into the Feb. 2 UH-60 Black Hawk mishap that resulted in the death of three Idaho Army National Guard aviators.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

March 5, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and one new COVID-19 related death in the area Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 4, 2021 4:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 107 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 3, 2021 3:48 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.

Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old from Blackfoot canceled

March 2, 2021 8:48 PM Bre Clark

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Francine Baird was located and safe Tuesday night.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 144 new COVID-19 cases in the area

March 2, 2021 4:09 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 144 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Police investigate Saturday shooting

March 1, 2021 12:54 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

March 1, 2021 3:48 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area and two new deaths Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 27, 2021 5:00 PM News Team

Local heath officials reported 78 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

February 26, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 100 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 25, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 24, 2021 3:22 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 113 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

February 23, 2021 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 113 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in the area Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 22, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 147 new COVID-19 cases in the area Monday.

Avalanche in Southeast Idaho kills Preston man

February 20, 2021 8:26 PM Linda Larsen

PRESTON, Idaho (KIFI) – Authorities are warning of extreme avalanche danger as another avalanche in our area has claimed the life of a 48-year- old Preston man. According to a press release from the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the slide happened Saturday, February 20, 2021, at about 11:00 a.m. Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office

COVID-19 UPDATES: 83 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 20, 2021 5:04 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 83 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

First confirmed infection with coronavirus variant in SW Idaho

February 19, 2021 10:38 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) and Southwest District Health have confirmed the first known infection with a known variant of concern of the virus that causes COVID-19 in an adult male living in southwest Idaho.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 115 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 19, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 115 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.

Man arrested after chase, shooting involving deputy

February 19, 2021 9:51 AM News Team

A man is in custody after a chase and shooting involving a deputy Thursday.

SIPH won’t receive this week’s COVID-19 vaccine allocation due to extreme weather across US

February 17, 2021 11:48 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health just received notification this week’s vaccine shipment is delayed due to the extreme weather across the US.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 91 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

February 18, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 103 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 17, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 103 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.

1 man shot in Bonneville County incident

February 17, 2021 10:17 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are currently investigating an altercation between two males that resulted in a shooting overnight.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 16, 2021 3:54 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 80 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Dangerous fugitive surrenders to Bingham Sheriff deputies

February 14, 2021 2:52 AM Linda Larsen

Bingham County Sheriff Office reported Sunday night fugitive Richard “Rocky” Iverson peacefully surrendered to Sheriff deputies and is in custody.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 77 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 13, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 77 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Saturday.

Bonneville High School cleared of all smoke

February 12, 2021 3:37 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene at Bonneville High School for a report of smoke inside the school.

Woman charged in connection with deputy’s death bound to district court

September 10, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against Jenna Nicole Holm, 35, in connection with the death of a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy on May 18.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 97 new COVID-19 cases, 1 new death in the area

February 12, 2021 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 11, 2021 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 10, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths in the area Wednesday.

Missing man located

February 4, 2021 6:09 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police report Patrick Lawrence has been located and is alive and well.

Wanted suspect arrested

February 9, 2021 12:59 PM News Team

A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle with a broken tail light traveling on 1st St. near Lincoln Dr. in Idaho Falls and initiated a traffic stop on it Monday around 12:03 a.m.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 133 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 9, 2021 4:03 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 133 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Order of restriction for wearing face coverings lifted in Bonneville County

February 8, 2021 5:43 PM News Team

As of Monday, the order of restriction for the mandatory wearing of face coverings has been rescinded in Bonneville County.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 104 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 8, 2021 4:12 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new COVID-19 cases Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 108 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 4 new deaths

February 5, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 108 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths in the area Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 104 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 4, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

Idaho Falls parking restrictions lifted

February 3, 2021 11:51 AM News Team

The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches (2”), which qualifies as a snow event.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 117 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

February 3, 2021 3:59 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 117 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

February 2, 2021 4:10 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Charges dropped against man arrested following discovery of alleged drug lab

February 1, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Londonderry Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress Saturday around 3:00 p.m.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 73 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

February 1, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 73 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 60 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 30, 2021 4:39 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 128 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 29, 2021 3:45 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 105 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

January 28, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 105 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Thursday.

School Closures 1/28/2021

January 28, 2021 6:10 AM News Team

(KIFI) – Due to current weather conditions, the following schools are closed: Butte County School District

COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

January 27, 2021 3:59 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 26, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 142 COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 25, 2021 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths Monday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 64 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 23, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 116 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 22, 2021 3:38 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five new deaths in the area Friday.

AMBER ALERT CANCELED: one-year-old boy found safe

January 21, 2021 2:33 PM News Team

An Amber Alert was issued out of Ada County where a mother abducted her 1-year old son.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 9 new deaths

January 21, 2021 3:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 119 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

Man arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm, drug offenses

January 20, 2021 5:34 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police responded to the area of 1800 Hollipark for a report of a suspicious vehicle Monday shortly after midnight.

Police seek help locating shooting suspects

January 20, 2021 4:47 PM News Team

Pocatello Police are asking for your help in locating two adult male suspects in a shooting at 341 W. Clark that occurred on Wednesday at 2:26 a.m.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 164 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 20, 2021 4:09 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 164 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 203 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 19, 2021 4:01 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 203 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Gov. Little accelerates COVID-19 vaccine administration across Idaho

January 19, 2021 12:01 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he will seek to increase the number of available Idaho National Guard personnel from 250 to 400 guardsmen later this week to aid in Idaho’s pandemic response.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 99 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 16, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 99 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 207 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 15, 2021 3:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 207 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.

Steven Drain sentenced for Pocatello stabbing

October 17, 2019 9:46 PM News Team

Steve Drain was sentenced to a minimum 7 years in prison Thursday.

Multiple power outages in the area

January 15, 2021 9:57 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Power reports a dump truck that struck a power pole at W. 14th & Curtis has caused a power outage within the area.

D93 to have half-day on Jan. 15 and Feb. 5 so employees can receive COVID-19 vaccine

January 14, 2021 1:07 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme has announced schedule changes for the district so employees can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 188 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 14, 2021 4:21 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 188 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

House impeaches Trump for a historic second time

January 13, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

President Donald Trump has become the first American president to be impeached twice, facing a strong bipartisan rebuke from the House exactly one week after a violent mob of his supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 200 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 9 new deaths

January 13, 2021 4:29 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 200 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deatsh in the area Wednesday.

1 arrested after road rage incident

January 12, 2021 3:54 PM News Team

A 53-year-old of McCammon was arrested on aggravated assault charges Tuesday after a road rage incident.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 161 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 12, 2021 4:07 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 161 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths in the area Tuesday.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 181 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 11, 2021 3:28 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 181 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths in the area Monday.

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