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Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce seeks Distinguished Under 40 nominations

August 1, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40 Awards until September 4,…

2 Idaho Falls high school students represent the state in mock government

July 28, 2022 12:04 PM Seth Ratliff

The American Legion’s Girls Nation gives 100 high school students the opportunity to take part in the inner workings of the government. And this year…

Soda Springs man dies from drowning at Palisades Reservoir

July 27, 2022 8:53 PM News Team

A Soda Springs man died from drowning in the Palisades Reservoir Wednesday…

Crash sends car under canal bridge

July 27, 2022 5:09 PM News Team

A car ended up submerged in a water canal under the bridge after it collided at an intersection west of…

Fire danger increases to high in Eastern Idaho

July 26, 2022 5:30 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for the surrounding mountains and very high for…

Local church and charity hope to convert parking lot into a “safe park”

July 28, 2022 11:14 AM Braydon Wilson

The future of homelessness in Idaho Falls may have new avenue for relief soon. A brand new charity named the People In Need Coalition (PINC) is…

Budweiser Clydesdales here to celebrate Anheuser-Busch barley farmers

July 26, 2022 3:23 PM Kailey Galaviz

Idaho Falls celebrates local barley farmers with Budweiser…

Sheriff’s office urges preparation before water fun

July 25, 2022 5:20 PM Braydon Wilson

As the summer heat continues to drive more people to have fun in the water the Bonneville County Sheriff’s office wants to remind us to be safe and…

To Ukraine with Love – A locally owned non-profit making a difference

July 25, 2022 10:34 AM Kailey Galaviz

As Russia’s war on Ukraine is raging on, one Idaho Falls woman is offering a helping…

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas to perform at new Mountain America Center

July 25, 2022 10:02 AM News Team

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas is set to be the first event to perform at the new Mountain America Center on December 13.…

Work to begin on streets on west side of Idaho Falls

July 24, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

On July 25, HK Contractors will begin work on several roads on the west side of Idaho…

Future of event center takes form

July 22, 2022 1:32 PM Seth Ratliff

The future of the New Mountain America center is on more solid ground today. Contractors spent hours pouring cement to build the main floor on…

2022 Scenic River Classic finishes strong with donation to Development Workshop Inc.

July 22, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The 2022 version of Idaho Falls oldest running race was held July 11 at Snake River Landing, with over 100 runners navigating courses that included…

Escapee arrested after lengthy pursuit, firing on officers

July 21, 2022 3:01 PM News Team

Early Thursday morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies located Peter Lewis, a known fugitive who recently did…

3 things to know this morning – July 22, 2022

July 22, 2022 7:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Crews respond to fire on I-15

July 21, 2022 4:11 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene with Idaho State Police to an outside fire on Interstate 15 at milepost 122.…

Police continue to seek public’s help locating escapee

July 6, 2022 5:48 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help locating three inmates who cut their ankle monitor’s off and failed to…

Idaho Falls to host public meeting on proposed roadway safety improvements

July 21, 2022 12:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Public Works Department is hosting a public meeting regarding proposed roadway safety improvements scheduled for…

Woman arrested for drug trafficking

July 20, 2022 11:26 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 60-year-old woman Tuesday night after a traffic stop produced multiple illegal drugs in her…

Idaho Falls walkaway captured

July 20, 2022 12:12 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for a walkaway from the Idaho Falls Community Reentry…

Tickets on sale for War Bonnet Round Up

July 20, 2022 12:18 PM News Team

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is just around the corner and tickets are on…

Idaho Falls ninth grader recognized for her tsunami preventing invention

July 20, 2022 11:22 AM Kailey Galaviz

Local 9th grade student invents a way to prevent tsunamis for this year’s Invention Convention and wins 2nd…

4 things to help make sure you’re safe every time you get behind the wheel

July 20, 2022 9:47 AM News Team

Starting now and through the end of July, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies will be participating in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization in…

Man succumbs to injuries after alcohol-related canal crash

July 15, 2022 9:54 AM News Team

he driver of the vehicle involved, 29-year-old Taylor Starnes of Idaho Falls, succumbed to his injuries at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center…

Grass fire quickly spreads to garage

July 20, 2022 9:45 AM News Team

At 4:38 p.m. Tuesday afternoon, the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire that initially came in as an outside fire at the 1400…

Mountain View to use innovative technology for lung cancer diagnosis

July 19, 2022 11:54 AM Kailey Galaviz

Mountain View Hospital recently gained a new innovation that holds promise to fight lung…

Trailer catches fire behind business

July 18, 2022 6:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department made sure a trailer fire doesn’t spread into something…

Zoo seeks vendors for trick or treat booths at Boo at the Zoo

July 18, 2022 11:42 AM News Team

Boo at the Zoo will return to the Idaho Falls Zoo on October 20, 21 and 22.…

Cities where houses sell fastest near Boise

July 15, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the cities in the Boise metro area where houses are selling the…

1 arrested in connection to Pelton homicide

July 15, 2022 4:30 PM News Team

Earlier Friday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies made contact with 58-year-old Randy Michael Larkin in Chubbuck and placed him under arrest…

IFPD says missing child found safe

July 15, 2022 6:01 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for missing 9-year-old Cylar Pasley.…

Investigation into burglary at Planet Doom

July 15, 2022 1:15 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred early Friday morning at Planet Doom on 1st Street.…

Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant making progress

July 15, 2022 2:44 PM Associated Press

A nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho designed to treat 900,000 gallons (3.4 million liters) of sodium-bearing, radioactive waste that has…

D91 to ask voters for $250 million bond

July 15, 2022 3:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls School District will go to the voters this November to ask for millions of…

Grocery Outlet Bargain Market opens in Idaho Falls

July 15, 2022 10:56 AM News Team

Idaho Falls has a new grocery…

Lucky 13 Race fundraiser brings out all the scavengers

July 15, 2022 10:47 AM Evan Thomason

The College of Eastern Idaho hosted it’s 13th annual Lucky 13…

Things to do this weekend

July 15, 2022 8:54 AM News Team

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Here are a few ideas.…

Greater Idaho Falls Transit looks for possible changes after first month

July 14, 2022 11:55 AM Evan Thomason

After being in service for one month, the Greater Idaho Falls is looking to reflect on what it has learned within the past month to provide better…

BLM conservation easement enhances outdoor recreation, helps protect wildlife habitat and water quality

July 14, 2022 9:50 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management has purchased a conservation easement that enhances public access to outdoor recreation opportunities and helps…

Power outage in Idaho Falls

July 13, 2022 5:34 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Power reports a power outage is impacting around 1,400 customers Wednesday evening.…

Volunteers needed to help clean Idaho Falls Friendship Garden

July 13, 2022 12:59 PM Kailey Galaviz

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers to help take care of Idaho Falls Friendship…

Idaho Fish and Game stocks Gem lake

July 13, 2022 11:15 AM Seth Ratliff

Idaho Department of Fish and Game began stocking fish in Gem Lake on Wednesday. The department plans to stock Gem lake with 3,000 catchable (10 to…

Water line repair on N Woodruff Avenue begins Thursday

July 13, 2022 9:59 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 600 block of N Woodruff Avenue between Garfield Street and Kearney…

Wreaths Across America makes a stop in Idaho Falls

July 12, 2022 12:34 PM Kailey Galaviz

Wreaths Across America Mobile Exhibit made their first stop in Idaho. Idaho Falls was their first location and are heading to Pocatello…

Pancheri Drive gas line to be connected Tuesday

July 12, 2022 9:50 AM News Team

Intermountain Gas will be connecting a gas line along Pancheri Drive, near the S Utah Avenue intersection, beginning…

Gold Cup qualifiers bring BMX Bikers from all over to Sandy Downs

July 11, 2022 10:22 AM Braydon Wilson

Sunday Morning just behind the Sandy Downs Rodeo Arena BMX riders from all over the NorthWest United States came to Idaho Falls to race for the next…

Scooper Bowl serves local charities

July 9, 2022 2:55 PM Seth Ratliff

Hundreds of people in Idaho Falls joined in a sweet way to help the community. Scooper-bowl, sponsored by Local News 8, returned to Idaho Falls on…

Get your heart pumping and give blood to help prevent a summer blood shortage

July 10, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood in July.…

Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers

July 8, 2022 10:20 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the…

‘She needs to eat’ — Parents still grappling with baby formula shortage

July 8, 2022 1:35 PM Emma Benson

For months now, parents have been searching for a basic necessity for their babies — formula.…

3 things to do this weekend

July 8, 2022 8:56 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Want some ideas to beat the heat this…

Inmate captured after escaping from Work Detail Crew

July 7, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Larry Mathew Robinson…

Bonneville County prosecutor prepares for trials amid attorney shortage

July 7, 2022 5:12 PM Seth Ratliff

A large number of attorneys are leaving the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s…

Costco raises some prices at its food court

July 7, 2022 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Attention Costco shoppers: you may notice some price hikes at the food…

2 INL researchers selected as Women of the Year

July 7, 2022 11:13 AM News Team

The Idaho Business Review has selected Idaho National Laboratory researchers Johanna Oxstrand and Jagoda “Jaga” Urban-Klaehn as 2022 Women of the…

Playground equipment can be dangerous this summer

July 6, 2022 11:36 AM Seth Ratliff

It is hot outside. For the next week, we expect temperatures in the 90’s. So it’s time to take precautions.…

Court ruling limits how Idaho Falls can respond to homeless

July 5, 2022 10:48 AM Seth Ratliff

For weeks, a homeless camp has sheltered under the gazebo of the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Many residents of Idaho Falls have called for the city…

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo hosting Mutton Bustin Qualifier

July 5, 2022 4:03 PM News Team

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up’s Mutton Bustin’ Qualifier event is set for on July…

Tips and reminders to protect your vehicle from theft

July 5, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

A vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, with passenger vehicles making up 74% of all stolen…

Thousands line streets of Idaho Falls for 4th of July parade

July 4, 2022 11:48 AM Emma Benson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thousands of people lined the route of the Idaho Falls Independence Day parade this morning to celebrate the holiday.…

Public safety and lost child reporting during Independence Day celebrations

July 4, 2022 7:00 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls would like to remind community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day…

Rules for reserving or staking off areas for Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations

July 1, 2022 9:40 AM News Team

Estimates indicate Idaho Falls more than doubles in size as we celebrate Independence Day with parades, food, fun, music, games and the Melaleuca…

Idaho Falls Independence Day events road closures, public safety information

July 1, 2022 12:26 PM News Team

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

Lightning blamed for sparking house fire in Bonneville County

July 3, 2022 10:31 AM Matthew Rosenberg

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Saturday, the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office…

2022 Independence Day celebration events

June 28, 2022 11:14 AM News Team

Below are the 2022 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

One man taken into custody after crashing vehicle on a bridge

July 1, 2022 10:28 PM News Team

(IDAHO FALLS-KIFI) An SUV caught fire after a driver crashed into the side of a bridge, just north of Idaho Falls, Friday evening The accident…

Missing vulnerable adult located safely

June 29, 2022 9:52 PM Michael Coats

The Idaho Falls Police Department reports Wright has been located safely and is no longer considered missing.…

Police locate juvenile

June 30, 2022 12:01 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Rashell Lindsey. …

CEI Board of Trustees fill Zone 1 Trustee vacancy

June 30, 2022 3:54 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Amy Gardels to fill the Zone 1 Trustee vacancy during their regular…

Ammon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

June 30, 2022 10:43 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Thursday investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Ammon…

Homeless camp near Japanese Friendship Garden

June 29, 2022 2:32 PM Seth Ratliff

For several days, a group of people has camped under the gazebo at the Japanese friendship garden on the Greenbelt. The floor is dotted with towels,…

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration promises to be biggest yet

June 28, 2022 6:26 PM Braydon Wilson

The 29th annual Melaleuca Fireworks show is still getting prepared, for perhaps their largest show yet. With a plan to launch over 18 thousand…

Firework prices skyrocketing

June 28, 2022 11:48 AM Seth Ratliff

The rush has started to get fireworks for independence day! But as the Fourth of July gets closer, we could be seeing more empty shelves.…

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter offering $10 microchips ahead of July 4

June 27, 2022 2:46 PM News Team

Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services.…

Search continues for 19-year-old Dylan Rounds

June 27, 2022 11:50 AM Kailey Galaviz

Family is in search of their missing teen, Dylan Rounds, from Idaho Falls. He went missing from his farm in Lucin, Utah around Memorial Day…

Fireworks complaint results in multiple drug arrests

June 27, 2022 10:24 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested three individuals over the weekend for multiple drug charges after observing the use of illegal…

Construction on Westhill Avenue

June 27, 2022 2:35 PM News Team

Improvements to storm drains and water lines along Westhill Avenue in Idaho Falls began Monday Construction will extend north to Brenthaven…

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo looking for singers of the national anthem

June 27, 2022 9:46 AM News Team

Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…

Amateur Radio Enthusiasts prepare themselves for the event of a disaster

June 27, 2022 10:03 AM Braydon Wilson

A fun weekend for Amateur Radio enthusiasts started at noon Saturday June 25th 2022 and ended at noon Sunday June 26th 2022. The goal of the 24 hour…

Smoke filled the Air Sunday morning in Upper Snake River Landing, but it wasn’t what you think

June 27, 2022 10:08 AM Braydon Wilson

Smoke filled the area around the Snake River landing Sunday Morning. But it wasn’t what you may think. The city was doing a controlled burn in a…

Idaho Fall’s tenth annual Pride festival

June 25, 2022 6:28 PM Seth Ratliff

The streets of Idaho Falls became more vibrant with color on Saturday, as a colorful and meaningful parade marched through downtown.
Members of the…

Bonneville County Library to open 2 new locations

June 24, 2022 5:54 PM News Team

Two new libraries will soon be open around Idaho…

Changes to 4th of July Parade food collection efforts

June 24, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Due to logistical and safety concerns raised by the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, Community Food Basket –…

GIFPF secures $30,000 grant for IFPD K-9 Program

June 24, 2022 12:29 PM News Team

he Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation has secured a $30,000 grant for the Idaho Falls Police Department K-9 Program.…

Fireworks do’s and don’ts

June 24, 2022 11:51 AM Seth Ratliff

Our independence day celebrations don’t have to light a fuse to disaster.
The Idaho Falls fire department tells us there’s more to firework safety…

2 events this weekend in downtown Idaho Falls

June 24, 2022 12:18 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) will host two events on Saturday, June 25.…

Controlled burn at Snake River Landing set Sunday

June 25, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting a controlled burn along Milligan Road in Snake River Landing throughout the day on Sunday, June…

Local internet service provider joins the Idaho Falls Fiber Network

June 24, 2022 12:10 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Fiber announced the addition of another service provider on Idaho’s largest, open-access fiber…

Driver arrested for aggravated DUI after hitting pedestrian

June 23, 2022 10:04 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to the intersection of 1st St. and Nassau Dr. Wednesday to a reported vehicle…

Guys and Dolls opens Thursday

June 23, 2022 5:55 PM News Team

Guys and Dolls is set to open Thursday at the Idaho Falls Civic…

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration to feature more than 18,000 fireworks

June 23, 2022 3:29 PM News Team

The 2022 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration is set to feature 18,237 high-flying, ground-shaking fireworks that will light up the night sky to pay tribute…

D93 introduces “Words on Wheels”

June 23, 2022 11:56 AM Evan Thomason

It is a pickup truck and trailer that goes to four different locations delivering free books to…

NASA partners with INL to contract designs for a new lunar fission reactor

June 23, 2022 11:57 AM Seth Ratliff

Idaho National Lab is taking another step closer to science fiction. Battelle Energy Alliance and NASA have partnered to contract designs of nuclear…

Free meals available to Idaho children with Summer Food Service Program

June 23, 2022 9:46 AM News Team

Idaho families in search of nutritious options this summer will be able to access free meals and snacks for children ages 1 to 18 in locations…

Construction planned for underground powerlines at 17th Street and Woodruff Avenue

June 23, 2022 9:44 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Power will have BlueLake Utility Services begin construction for the installation of underground power lines at Woodruff Avenue and 17th…

Boating season is ready to kick into full swing despite a few concerns

June 22, 2022 4:05 PM Evan Thomason

As the official start to summer has just kicked off and the temperatures are on the rise, many are flocking to the waters to get back to…

What to know before purchasing fireworks

June 22, 2022 3:07 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is encouraging the community to be safe, patient and respectful during the upcoming Independence Day…

FamilySearch Center is renovated and open for the community

June 22, 2022 12:16 PM Kailey Galaviz

The FamilySearch Center in Idaho Falls has been renovated and is open for the community to use new equipment, learn about their family and share…

31st annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race kicks off

June 22, 2022 10:57 AM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Falls Rotary Club will officially kick off the 2022 Great Snake River Duck Race on Wednesday. Over the last 31 races, the club has riased a…

CEI Board interviews candidates to fill vacancy

June 21, 2022 4:07 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees held a Special Meeting on Monday and interviewed candidates to fill the vacancy left by Trustee…