Idaho Falls

“This one will fly approximately 100 to 107 miles an hour…” said Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club Member Dave Leffler. “It is an aerobatic airplane, so you can do loops, rolls, snap rolls – all kinds of good stuff.”

The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club invites everyone to come enjoy their brand-new flying field this Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM.

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has named Carrie Athay as its next Chief Executive Officer.

“From the beginning, we were looking for a leader who could bring people together, build strong relationships, and help move the Chamber forward,” said Brenden Craft, Chair of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber Board. “Carrie stood out throughout the process. She knows this community, she has a proven record of leadership, and we believe she is the right person to lead the Chamber into its next chapter.”

A 76-year-old Ammon man has died after being pulled from the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls on Monday evening, marking the third drowning incident along the river this summer.

“The average for the country is less than 50 percent of businesses after five years are still in business. If they come in our business, go to our business incubation program, we have a success ratio of 86 percent,” said Idaho Innovation Center Executive Director Bryan Magleby.

The Idaho Freedom Festival is scheduled to take place this Friday at 6 p.m. at the Bonneville County Fair Grounds, featuring veteran tributes, historical competitions, and live performances.

Bonneville County has launched an online Community Facilities Survey to gather resident input for its new 20-year Master Facilities Plan and Comprehensive Financial Plan, with submissions due by Oct. 31, 2026.

The Idaho Falls Police Department has located 13-year-old Troy Meyers, a teen with autism who went missing from his home near John Adams Parkway and South 15th East on Monday morning.

“It’s the very beginning of us being able to use atomic energy peacefully,” said Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Tour Guide Vic Thomas.

Madagascar’s largest carnivore and the Nēnē, the world’s rarest goose, are coming to an incredible new “Islands” exhibit opening Thursday at the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park.

A fire destroyed a two-story shop northwest of Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.

Nothing is as raw as a mother’s emotion as she tells of her son’s struggle and ultimate death from addiction. “His smile would light up the room, and he was the happiest boy. I mean it makes everything worth it. I miss his voice. I miss hearing him scream. I miss his bullet bike – all of it,” said Mikelyn Bartrop.

A motorcycle crash involving an injured driver shut down First Street in Idaho Falls for several hours on Sunday evening.

Health officials warned residents of Bonneville and Jefferson counties about the risk of rabies after two infected bats were discovered following encounters with domestic pets.

“It’s a challenge we’re only going to achieve by partnering with industry, by working to advance and deploy very quickly and very safely to make sure that we can satisfy the needs of Americans and industry, and keep us as positioned as the premier power providers in the world,” said National Reactor Innovation Center COO Josh Gillespie.

Local News 8 anchor Doug Long rescued an injured hawk from a road in Ammon and coordinated with a deputy to transport the bird to the Teton Raptor Center for treatment.

The Chamber is actively looking for a new permanent CEO and hopes to select a new leader by the end of this year.

Beginning Monday, August 24, 2026, the City of Ammon will close a portion of 49th South between Ammon Road and Satire Drive.

In 2026, the program awarded $50,000 to 54 students.

“They believed in me when it would have been easy to look at my situation and decide that their scholarship could no longer support me,” said Chloe Barron. “Instead, they chose to invest in me again. That decision was the reason I was able to come back to school.”

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public after a person was found dead Tuesday afternoon at Guns N Gear. Police spokeswoman Jessica Clements told Local News 8 officers responded to the business at 1315 South Utah Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Clements said the death appears

“Anything is possible. Recovery is possible,” said Stephanie Taylor-Thompson, Cornerstone Wellness & Recovery COO. “Your past does not define who you are.”

“For a significant amount of time, our houses of worship have responded to different addiction and support issues in the community,” U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Faith Director Monty Burks said. “They provided housing, transportation, resources, recovery support, and other ancillary resources to support people in their most vulnerable moments.”

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a car accident on First Street and Evergreen Drive. Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.

“Nuclear got its start in Idaho, and the documentary shows the history of it. …This shows that we’re ready, we’re getting into the next-generation of nuclear reactors,” said Film Producer Donna Kemp Spangler.

As the Idaho Falls City Council prepares to adopt its $393.5 million budget later in August, Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw opened her office for an exclusive interview Tuesday.

The City of Idaho Falls is holding a public hearing for its 2027 budget – totaling almost $400 million – this Thursday.