Idaho Falls Archives

National Teacher of the Year to deliver keynote address at CEI fall in-service

August 12, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The 2023 National Teacher of the Year will be the keynote speaker at the CEI fall semester Faculty and Staff In-service on Monday, August 14.…

“My health has been better than it has in 25 years” – Local athlete Rod Hutchins tells story of recovery

August 11, 2023 11:10 AM Seth Ratliff

Last year when we saw local athlete Rod Hutchins, he was walking with a cane and was on oxygen…

Anticipation grows for Funland grand opening

August 11, 2023 11:14 AM Travis Richards

Funland is officially set to re-open at Tautphaus Park on Saturday with an official grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony.…

Man arrested for aggravated assault after road rage incident

August 10, 2023 12:08 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 38-year-old Wednesday evening on a felony warrant related to a road rage incident in July. …

The Duck Race is ready to go this Saturday

August 10, 2023 11:06 AM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is hosting the 32nd year for the Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck…

ITD to begin night work in Idaho Falls this week through September

August 10, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

The project will last through the end of…

Grizzly documentary premieres Thursday

August 9, 2023 5:31 PM News Team

A new grizzly documentary will debut in Idaho Falls on…

New Idaho Falls police station on track to open April 2024

August 9, 2023 5:29 PM Seth Ratliff

Construction crews are in the process of putting the finishing touches on the Idaho Falls police’s new…

Funland at the Zoo ribbon cutting set Saturday

August 9, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

Nostalgic celebration will come to Tautphaus Park with the grand opening of Funland at the Zoo…

Brief planned power outage in section of downtown

August 8, 2023 9:34 AM News Team

Approximately 15 customers will be impacted during this planned…

Local News 8, Chief Meteorologist Michael Coats honored at ISBA Awards

August 7, 2023 6:21 PM News Team

The Idaho State Broadcasting Association or ISBA held its annual award ceremony over the…

John Adams Parkway to close Monday

August 6, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

here are no issues, the roadway will be paved and reopen on Friday, Aug.…

Child severely injured in private property accident

August 4, 2023 11:57 AM News Team

Emergency personnel responded to a residence on W. 17th S. at approximately 9:38 a.m. Friday to a child who was injured.…

Felony drug arrest

August 4, 2023 3:22 PM News Team

An 18-year-old St. Anthony woman has been booked into the Bonneville County Jail after a felony drug arrest…

Rain won’t dampen the action at Idaho’s oldest rodeo

August 4, 2023 11:19 AM Seth Ratliff

Idaho’s oldest rodeo and the Bonneville County fair are in full swing amid this week’s light drizzles and heavy…

Idaho Falls woman arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child

August 3, 2023 2:23 PM News Team

Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls woman on…

Idaho Falls Zoo euthanizes camel calf

August 3, 2023 1:01 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo announced Thursday its Bactrian camel calf Humphrey had to be…

Bonneville County Fair begins

August 3, 2023 6:06 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Fair is underway Thursday and runs through August…

S Boulevard improvements underway

August 3, 2023 2:33 PM News Team

The installation of new curb, gutter, as well as improvements to storm water drainage and multi-use pathways are underway on S Boulevard near…

Local businesses feeling the hurt from construction

August 2, 2023 5:37 PM Braydon Wilson

Construction on the intersection of 17th and Woodruff has created more than just traffic…

112th War Bonnet Round Up kicks off this week

August 1, 2023 11:29 AM Kailey Galaviz

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is gearing up to kick off their 112th year of rodeo festivities Wednesday…

Ducks successfully wade into Idaho Falls

August 2, 2023 12:07 PM News Team

The ducks have made their way to Idaho Falls and arrived at the Development Workshop Inc. for the 32nd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck…

IFPD invites community to National Night Out

July 27, 2023 9:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out Tuesday, August 1.…

Water service repair on Lomax Avenue Wednesday

August 1, 2023 4:34 PM News Team

Motorists should expect minor traffic delays as the Idaho Falls Water Division repairs a leaking waterline on Lomax Avenue beginning at 9 a.m. on…

Boise State Men’s Basketball will play a game in Idaho Falls this season

August 1, 2023 3:01 PM Eric Moon

Bronco hoops is coming to Idaho Falls this season, as Boise State will host Saint Mary’s Dec. 1 at the Mountain America…

Registration open for Idaho Falls’ Kids Tri Harder Triathlon

August 1, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is hosting its annual Kid’s Tri Harder Triathlon, Idaho’s largest kids’ triathlon, on…

Deputies rescue dog pinned in boat

July 31, 2023 2:26 PM News Team

A dog was rescued Sunday after being pinned between an overturned boat and…

Bridge repair on North 26th West bridge in Idaho Falls to begin Monday

July 30, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

The West 49th North Bridge over I-15 will close for two weeks starting Monday for…

Structure fire results in $80,000 in damages

July 29, 2023 10:53 PM Seth Ratliff

UPDATE ON STRUCTURE FIRE ON HALSEY ST. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-Just before 10 p.m. last night, July 29, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was…

2 in custody after standoff at Idaho Falls hotel

July 28, 2023 4:29 PM News Team

Officers have cleared the scene at this time, and people are free to come and go from the hotel and the surrounding area.…

Idaho Falls considers removing downtown traffic signals

July 28, 2023 2:41 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is exploring the possibility of removing traffic signals at two downtown intersections.…

DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit renewal for Eagle Farms, Inc.

July 28, 2023 2:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit renewal for Eagle Farms,…

Deputies and firefighters to play ball for charity

July 28, 2023 9:52 AM News Team

The Bonneville County deputies and Idaho Falls firefighters will go head to head during the 12th annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game Friday night…

Fatal crash on US 20 west of Idaho Falls

July 27, 2023 12:25 PM News Team

The crash remains under…

Woman on mobility scooter killed in crosswalk

July 27, 2023 3:13 PM News Team

The crash is under investigation by the Idaho State…

Man arrested after shooting at vehicle

July 27, 2023 12:21 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man Wednesday afternoon after he was caught shooting at a…

2 arrested at storage unit with stolen property and illegal drugs

July 27, 2023 1:15 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended two people early July 19 after the owner of a storage unit reported them acting…

Night work on several Idaho Falls area roads continue until August 18

July 27, 2023 12:12 PM News Team

The roadways will be reduced to one lane in each direction from the hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the project is completed August…

New officer appointed to Salvation Army Idaho Falls Corps

July 27, 2023 12:15 PM News Team

Captains Steve and Daylene Staneart appointed to Idaho Falls Corps on June…

Bonneville County launches new drone to tackle invasive species

July 27, 2023 12:31 PM Seth Ratliff

Bonneville County now has a new tool to combat invasive species and noxious weeds in the area. The county recently purchased a new drone specifically…

Greater Idaho Falls Transit announces new after-hours service

July 26, 2023 4:26 PM News Team

Public transportation in Idaho Falls is…

IFFD conducts controlled fire training at building on Milligan Road

July 26, 2023 2:58 PM Seth Ratliff

he area near Snake River Landing filled with heavy smoke early Wednesday afternoon, but don’t be alarmed.…

Glenn Beck speaks in Idaho Falls

July 22, 2023 4:54 PM Todd Kunz

Glenn Beck to speak in Idaho Falls as a fundraiser for the Tri-county Sheriff’s…

Cats on a plane: Idaho Falls Animal Shelter relocates cats to Spokane, Wa

July 25, 2023 3:19 PM Stephanie Lucas

Over 40 cats had to be transferred from Idaho Falls to a shelter in Spokane, Washington. The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is asking everyone to spay…

Job fair seeks out few employees to fill many open jobs

July 26, 2023 5:32 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Department of Labor held a job fair in the Walmart parking lot in Idaho Falls on…

Amazon launches first Delivery Station in Idaho Falls, creating over 150 new jobs

July 24, 2023 10:11 AM Kailey Galaviz

Amazon announces the operational commencement of its first delivery station in Idaho Falls, enhancing the company’s delivery network in Eastern…

Idaho Falls sidewalk art festival starts Saturday

July 21, 2023 4:55 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Falls Greenbelt is welcoming the Eagle Rock Art Guild’s Sidewalk Art Festival on Saturday.…

CEI Foundation’s Annual Great Race for Education

July 21, 2023 3:32 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Competitors at the Snake River Landing Waterfront embraced their inner super spy at the College of Eastern Idaho’s Great…

Idaho Falls mural celebrates local pets

July 21, 2023 11:57 AM Jeff Roper

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Snake River Animal Shelter and the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation have teamed up to launch a new…

Dangers of drowsy driving: how to stay safe on the road

July 21, 2023 11:02 AM Emma Benson

Many of us are guilty of it — getting behind the wheel while drowsy.…

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter in need of cat carriers

July 20, 2023 5:07 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter says they are in desperate need of cat carriers. The shelter needs to transport 40 cats to…

South Utah Avenue road closure

July 20, 2023 4:13 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The gas line work on S Utah Avenue has been extended due to unforeseen issues. Intermountain Gas will temporarily close…

Idaho Falls relocating power lines in downtown alley

July 20, 2023 12:59 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Falls Power and contractors will move power lines underground in the alleyway between Park and Shoup Avenues in downtown Idaho…

Idaho EMS Services are looking for help

July 19, 2023 5:26 PM Evan Thomason

The task force hopes they can get the funds necessary from this next legislative session to help those in need to provide better and faster…

Wanted burglary suspect found in Idaho Falls

July 18, 2023 12:11 PM Stephanie Lucas

UPDATE July 18, 6:30 p.m. : IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The man wanted by Idaho Falls Police for leaving a local hospital after burglarizineg a home…

Meals on Wheels checks in on seniors during hot summer

July 18, 2023 5:30 PM Evan Thomason

Meals on Wheels is a national program to get food to seniors every single…

A 9,000 mile bike ride to end Childhood Cancer

July 16, 2023 9:55 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Peter Halpert of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has raced across the country before. But never to this scale. In three…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 8 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

July 14, 2023 4:01 PM News Team

A 27-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S.…

Big outdoor sale Saturday

July 14, 2023 5:48 PM News Team

Idaho’s Outdoor Market and Garage Sale is setting up for its big event…

Man arrested after standoff

July 13, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is in jail after a standoff with police on…

2 dogs saved from house fire

July 13, 2023 9:53 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department worked to put out a house fire…

Juvenile killed after firearm accidentally discharged

July 12, 2023 3:13 PM News Team

Police say it appears a juvenile was handling a firearm and accidentally discharged it, striking another juvenile.…

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is now in a new location

July 10, 2023 5:01 PM Braydon Wilson

After seven months of hard work the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket has unvieled the completed renovations to their new building. The building is…

Scoop Jam is highest attended yet

July 10, 2023 4:59 PM Braydon Wilson

Visitors to the Greenbelt Saturday were able to dive right on in to an all you could eat ice cream event. The event was a charity event with money…

Station 7 – IFFD’s newest station opening ceremony on Monday

July 10, 2023 11:35 AM Kailey Galaviz

Station 7 is the Idaho Falls Fire Department’s new addition on the south side of town at 370 East 65th…

Thunder Ridge student awarded Idaho Association of Counties Scholarship

July 10, 2023 11:57 AM News Team

Thunder Ridge High School senior and daughter of Bonneville County Sheriff’s Dep. Daniel Barron was awarded one of seven Idaho Association of…

GENTRI Christmas coming to Mountain America Center

July 10, 2023 11:54 AM News Team

GENTRI Christmas is coming to Hero Arena inside the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.…

Upgrades to Idaho Falls intersections start Monday

July 9, 2023 2:00 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Transportation Department along with the City of Idaho Falls will begin work at two intersections in Idaho Falls on Monday, July…

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket relocates to bigger facility

July 7, 2023 11:35 AM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is moving its location completely. It is now located at 351 W 14th Street just to the east side of…

Funland is making a comeback later this summer

July 5, 2023 1:46 PM Kailey Galaviz

Idaho Falls is bringing the Funland amusement park back to life, and it is opening “very…

IFFD responds to multiple fires caused by personal fireworks

July 5, 2023 9:48 AM News Team

Between 9 p.m. on July 4 and 6 a.m. on July 5, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to 15 fires, all of which were caused by personal…

Why there were fewer horses in the Idaho Falls parade

July 5, 2023 10:25 AM News Team

There were fewer horses in the Idaho Falls parade this…

Retro rock band celebrates 4th of July in Idaho Falls

July 5, 2023 10:14 AM Jeff Roper

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls 4th of July celebration is a major event, but some may not know there was a song written about our love…

10 tips for catching Idaho’s biggest fish this summer

July 5, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

Idaho is home to trophy-sized fish, and here’s how to improve your odds of catching…

Idaho Falls’ ‘Liberty on Parade’ draws big crowd

July 4, 2023 1:05 PM Kailey Galaviz

Idaho Falls’ ‘Liberty On Parade’ was a big hit yet again with many spectators lining the streets to watch the floats roll by all here to celebrate…

Making dreams come true: Idaho teen talks ‘American Idol’ journey, what’s next

July 3, 2023 10:19 AM Emma Benson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – 16-year-old Paige Anne stunned the nation with her powerful vocals on “American Idol.” After getting two “yeses” from…

Summer energy-saving tips

July 2, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho Power has a few tips to stay cool and manage your summer energy use when it’s hot…

2023 Independence Day celebration events

June 28, 2023 11:46 AM News Team

Below are the 2023 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information

July 1, 2023 7:20 PM Kailey Galaviz

With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures,…

What to know when saving space for Independence Day activities

June 30, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

With this year’s Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Independence Day Parade, the City of Idaho Falls would like to remind residents that…

Multiple Idaho Falls roads scheduled for chip sealing

June 30, 2023 11:52 AM News Team

The anticipated time to completion is 30 days, barring unforeseen…

Structure fire in mechanical shop causes $300,000 in damages

June 29, 2023 2:44 PM News Team

Damages to the structure and the contents inside are estimated at approximately…

How you can help out our community at the Idaho Falls Independence Day Parade

June 29, 2023 3:12 PM News Team

This Fourth of July, you can help out others in our community who are in…

How your neighborhood fireworks display may affect local veterans

June 29, 2023 11:56 AM Seth Ratliff

While fireworks are now legal to use and sell in Idaho until July 5, you may need to think twice about your neighbors before you buy or set off any…

More deputies on the roads this weekend

June 29, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

In Idaho, approximately 1500 people are killed or seriously injured each year in crashes that involve an impaired driver and approximately 38% of…

Partnership brings new park to Idaho Falls

June 24, 2023 12:00 PM Kailey Galaviz

You are invited to the ribbon cutting of Heritage…

Waterline repair on South Boulevard

June 28, 2023 10:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline in the 2800 block of South Boulevard at its intersection with Rogers Street…

Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) On-Demand receives City Achievement Award

June 28, 2023 9:59 AM News Team

GIFT received a City Achievement Award in the category of Public Works and…

What to know before purchasing fireworks

June 21, 2023 9:35 AM Kailey Galaviz

Safe and sane fireworks may only be sold and purchased within city of Idaho Falls limits from June 23 to July…

Donate blood this Tuesday

June 26, 2023 11:56 AM Kailey Galaviz

Donors of all blood types are needed, but especially type B negative and O negative blood to ensure there is enough for patients who may need it this…