New indoor pickleball facility in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Spitfire Pickleball is a brand new indoor pickleball facility — the first of its kind in Idaho Falls. “Seems like you…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Idaho Falls man on…
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Inmate fails to return from work release
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in located an inmate who failed to return to the jail from Work Release. …
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport transitioning to cashless payment for parking lots
Parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is easier than ever as the region’s premier airport destination switches to cashless parking…
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The most wonderful time of the year can be crippling to some
What may be the ‘most wonderful time of the year’ for some, could bring depression and loneliness to others dealing with seasonal affective disorder,…
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Disturbance call results in felony drug arrest
An Idaho Falls man is in custody after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call and found possession of…
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EBR-I opens Tuesday to celebrate anniversary
Looking for a winter day…
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Woman dead after multiple vehicle collision
Saturday night at 7:45 p.m., the Idaho Falls Bonneville County Emergency Dispatch Center received a report of a multiple vehicle collision on S 15th…
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Attorney General investigators arrest 2 in eastern Idaho
An Idaho Falls man is facing multiple felony…
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Family light show illuminates the night in Idaho Falls
While other houses may decorate for Christmas, Larry Owens knows how to put on a show. For the past 16 years, the Owens Family Light show at 1385…
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Idaho Falls mayor recognized for longstanding support of public power
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) named City of Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper as the 2022 Elected Official of The…
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Prepare for busy holiday travel when visiting the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
As the holidays approach, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) expects the busy travel season to…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather event.…
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9-year-old’s food drive feeds raises nearly 2,500 meals
More than 2,500 cans fill the lobby at Cloverdale Elementary School all gathered for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket as part of Tommy’s Food…
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D91 starts recruiting teachers for 2023-24 school year
As part of its efforts to ensure the very best teacher in every classroom, Idaho Falls School District 91 has started recruiting teachers for the…
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Progress on new Idaho Falls Police Station
After breaking ground in April, the new Idaho Falls Police Station is well underway and making…
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Teacher gets pied for reading
A local teacher got not only one but multiple pies in the face on…
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EIRMC receives ‘A’ in annual safety review
EIRMC is the only hospital in southeast Idaho to earn an…
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Idaho Falls Power kicks off energized community efforts to pursue federal infrastructure funding
Idaho Falls Power is seeking community ideas and input as the public power utility pursues federal funding for local energy…
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You can help provide Christmas dinner to local families – Here’s how
A local company is accepting donations to provide Christmas dinners to 75 families in Eastern…
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Idaho Falls issues another snow event
Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city…
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New City Clerk and Treasurer appointed for the City of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has appointed a new city clerk and treasurer to fill recently created…
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Idaho’s oldest women’s choir to hold free holiday concert
The Idaho Falls Choralaires are preparing for their holiday…
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Salvation Army red kettle donations down this year
This is the season of giving, but the Salvation Army says its donations are down…
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Senior citizens in assisted living need company
While many of us are making plans to gather together this holiday season, many seniors could be…
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AAA tips for hauling your Christmas tree
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s about time to pick up this year’s Christmas tree. But driving home…
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Vigil held Tuesday to remember children who have passed away
The annual Candlelight Vigil held on Tuesday at the…
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Shoplifter arrested for possession of fentanyl
Just before 10 p.m. Saturday, a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy was notified by an Ammon Walmart employee of a female shoplifter who was about…
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College of Eastern Idaho reveals new updates to Testing Center
College of Eastern Idaho holds a ribbon-cutting on Monday at 12:00 p.m. to celebrate the completed renovation and expansion of the William &…
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DEQ seeks comment on draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats, LLC
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is seeking comment on a draft water reuse permit for Riverbend Meats,…
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Idaho Falls lifts parking regulations
The City of Idaho Falls lifted their parking restrictions on Sunday, after clearing the roads of snow and ice.…
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Temporary lane closure on Sunnyside Road Sunday
One westbound lane of Sunnyside Road will be closed to motorists this Sunday, Dec. 4.…
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Snowplow zoning challenges
As winter weather hits Idaho Falls, some roads may be clear and safe to drive before others.…
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REO Speedwagon announces show at Mountain America Center
REO Speedwagon is coming to the Hero Arena inside Mountain America Center on Saturday, August…
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December ‘Empty the Shelter’ event returns
Good news for animal…
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New INL technology can detect nuclear contamination in under a minute
Early in the conflict in Ukraine, as Russian shells hit near nuclear power plants in Kherson, nuclear threats and fallout became a harsh reality.…
Continue Reading Hemmert Avenue temporarily closed
A small section of Hemmert Avenue in Idaho Falls will be closed Thursday and Friday to allow construction crews to safely perform utility work.…
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Idaho mourns the loss of 4 murdered U of I students
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wednesday, crowds at the College of Eastern Idaho held a moment of silent solidarity in unity with vigils held across the…
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Neighbor hears smoke detector, calls 9-1-1
A townhome complex fire Tuesday was extinguished quickly due to an individual reporting a fire alarm heard in the neighborhood.…
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Ammon teacher surprised with $25,000 Milken Educator Award
Local educator surprised with the Milken Educator award, which is considered the ‘Oscar of…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Zone A snow plowing on hold
Zone A was previously scheduled to be plowed Wednesday and…
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College of Eastern Idaho joins University of Idaho in Candelight Vigil Wednesday night
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the Idaho Falls campuses of University of Idaho and Idaho State University invite the community to come…
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Candelight vigil to honor lives of children lost
The annual celebration of Children’s Day throughout the world is coming up on Dec.…
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Museum of Idaho names new Executive Director from within
Carr hopes to expand the museum’s growing outreach efforts by working with museum supporters and business and government leaders to address…
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Operation Warm gives coats to local students
Students from Linden Park Elementary School are going into winter with some new coats thanks to Operation Warm and Mountain America Credit…
Continue Reading Snow removal parking restrictions are now in place for all Idaho Falls roadways
Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits.…
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IFPD officer involved shooting at Eagles Lodge
A 63-year-old man is in the hospital after being shot during a scuffle with Idaho Falls Police Sunday…
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Idaho Falls Ice Skating Rink now set to open on Friday
The Idaho Falls Ice Rink is now set to open for Friday after experiencing…
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Mountain America Center opens for first time to the public
Mountain America Center celebrates their grand opening with free admission, self-guided tours and…
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How to donate toys to local children in need
Exclusive to Idaho Falls, this toy drive and its donations will go straight to those in the community who have the biggest…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Ice Rink awaits skate delivery
The Idaho Falls Ice Rink delayed their grand opening this weekend due to an unforeseen holdup in their ice skate delivery. …
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Sunnyside Road reduced to one lane of traffic on Sunday
The lanes will be closed from 9 a.m. to 11…
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Downtown Idaho Falls Black Friday shopping
As black Friday marks the official start of the Christmas shopping season, shoppers gathered in downtown Idaho Falls for local seasonal savings.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo’s last day is Nov. 27
This weekend is the Idaho Falls Zoo’s last open weekend in…
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Thanksgiving “Race to Feed the Hungry”
Early Thanksgiving morning, Idaho Falls runners will get into a grateful giving spirit with the race to feed the…
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Man arrested for grand theft and possession of illegal drugs
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 24-year-old man early Tuesday morning after being found in possession of a stolen…
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Support the Red Cross this holiday season
This holiday season, donate financially or give blood to help those facing future…
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Local print company plants 20,000 trees for reforestation initiative
Local printing company planting a tree for every 8,000 sheets of paper used and printed…
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No injuries following 2 unrelated structure fires in Idaho Falls
There were no injuries following two structure fires in Idaho Falls Sunday afternoon.…
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Winter travel restrictions to begin on Palisades Ranger District
On Tuesday, Nov. 22, Forest Service Road 218 at the Forest Boundary near Kelly Canyon Ski Resort to the Y-Junction Parking Area will be closed to all…
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East Idaho schools work to prevent teen suicide
East Idaho schools are working to prevent teen suicide through the Hope Squad.…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport prepared for busy holiday travel season
The holiday season is just around the corner, and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) expects one of the busiest travel seasons…
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Free horse drawn trolley rides bring Christmas magic to Downtown Idaho Falls
You can get a taste of true nostalgic fun in Downtown Idaho Falls with complimentary horse drawn trolley rides every Saturday beginning Nov.…
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Hope Lutheran School Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving may be a week away, but parents, teachers and students at Hope Lutheran School are already…
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What are you going to do with the kids during Thanksgiving break?…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 35 year for escape, eluding and shooting at police
District Judge Bruce L. Pickett sentenced Peter Andrew Lewis to a unified sentence of 35 years in prison…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office issues phone scam alert
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has been taking multiple reports lately regarding a phone scam targeting our area where suspects are…
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Beware of scammers targeting Idaho Power customers
On Utility Scam Awareness Day, recognized Nov. 16 each year, Idaho Power reminds customers to stay vigilant of scams year-round but especially as the…
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Christmas tree permits available at southeast Idaho BLM officesÂ
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing Christmas tree permits now through Dec. 24, 2022.…
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Annual Downtown Idaho Falls Christmas tree lighting set Nov. 19
The Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in downtown Idaho Falls is set for Nov. 19 beginning at 5:45…
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Unemployment insurance workshop for employers on saving money, using program
Employers will learn about how to save money by keeping unemployment insurance tax rates low and other details about the program in a free Zoom…
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Crash blocks US 26 east of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 8:01 a.m. on Nov. 11, 2022, at westbound US26 at milepost 339.5, east of…
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East Idaho Community Band is getting back together
After a two year intermission because of the corona virus, The East Idaho Community Band, formerly known as Idaho Falls Community Band, is getting…
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2022 Festival of Trees returns to the Elk’s Lodge Nov. 14-18
This year’s theme is Winter Wonderland.…
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Idaho Falls Fall Brew
People gathered at the broadway plaza on Saturday afternoon to enjoy food and country music at the Fall Brew in Idaho…
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Heartfelt reunion at Watersprings Veterans celebration
Students at Watersprings Elementary sang their hearts out to honor local service members and members of the armed forces at Friday’s Veterans Day…
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Early morning fire damages estimated at $100,000
Four people are without their home following an early morning fire…
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EIRMC adds psychiatry to graduate medical education program
EIRMC recently established a Psychiatry Residency program to address a shortage of mental health professionals throughout the…
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Agencies agree to expand INL Site disposal facility
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and State of Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) have…
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A fast friendship has led to many years hosting craft fairs
Julie Mitchell Rounds and Konda Fuller met nearly 30 years…
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District 91’s bond failed – What’s next?
After Tuesday’s election results, District 91’s $250 billion dollar bond did not…
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Idaho Falls’ War Bonnet Round Up voted 2022’s best medium-sized rodeo in Idaho
Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, has been voted as 2022’s Best Medium Rodeo in Idaho for the PRCA Wilderness…
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Big & Rich to play first concert at Mountain America Center
Country super duo Big & Rich will be the first concert at Hero Arena at the new Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on Wednesday, Nov.…
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INL unveils new equipment at Center of Advanced Energy Studies
In a ribbon cutting held Monday afternoon, members of INL, Boise State University, Idaho State University and the University of Idaho showed the…
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D91 launches new anonymous reporting system
Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching STOPit!, a reporting system that will allow students, parents and patrons to anonymously report concerns…
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest
An early morning traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a Bonneville County 40-year-old after she was found to be in possession of methamphetamine…
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S Boulevard overpass will temporarily close Tuesday for water service repair
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline near the entrance to the S Boulevard overpass at its intersection with…
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Department of Labor names new economist for eastern Idaho
Ryan Whitesides is the new Idaho Department of Labor regional labor economist for eastern Idaho.…
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Marines on a mission pass through Idaho Falls
A group of former marines hiking across the nation made their way through Idaho Falls on Saturday. The soldiers call their journey “The Long…
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Idaho Army National Guard troops return
45 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers at 2:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, to Idaho Falls, after a yearlong deployment to Southwest Asia in support…
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D91 Taxpayers signs have been stolen
The taxpayers from school district 91 in Idaho Falls are losing their yard…
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Idaho Falls police investigate shooting
The Idaho Falls Police is currently investigating a shooting in Idaho Falls. According to Police PIO Jessica Clements, the incident occurred in an…
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Holiday gas bumps could affect prices going into 2023
Gas experts at AAA say we may be in for a holiday spike in gas prices.
Due to distribution costs, prices vary across the state. For example in some…
Downed power line causes power outage
Grandview Drive is currently blocked between Buckbord Lane and Mars Street due to a downed power line.…
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Alaska Airlines suspends service between Idaho Falls and Boise
Alaska Airlines is suspending service between the Idaho Falls Regional Airport and…
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Halloween tradition continued at Reed’s Dairy
Reed’s Dairy continued its 12 year tradition Saturday…
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Floating bridge in Idaho Falls closed for winter
As winter approaches, the floating pedestrian bridge near Johns’ Hole was removed for the season.…
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Local church meetinghouse donated to Community Food Basket as new headquarters
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday the donation of a building located at 351 W. 14th Street in Idaho Falls to the…
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RSV is on the rise, and a local clinic wants your help to find a vaccine
RSV is on the rise in our community and a local research center needs your help to find a…
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Doom Attractions scares for D.A.R.E
Doom haunted attractions in Idaho Falls has been a local Halloween classic for five years. Attraction director, Brent Wilson says his Halloween…
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