Idaho Falls Archives

EIPH seeks physicians interested in serving on Board of Health

August 20, 2021 2:41 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is looking to fill the physician representative position on its Board of Health.…

Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

August 20, 2021 2:33 PM News Team

A 39-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M. Gonzalez,…

Free car wash Saturday

August 20, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

Bonneville High School Choir students will be holding their annual Free Car Wash fundraiser this Saturday August…

Funland picnic in the park

August 20, 2021 11:13 AM Evan Thomason

Funland is making a comeback this…

Ammon couple trying to get colleague out of Afghanistan

August 19, 2021 5:22 PM Rachel Fabbi

An Ammon couple is headed to Washington DC to help a friend and former colleague get out of…

Capital for a Day in Rexburg

August 19, 2021 2:21 PM Evan Thomason

Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…

Idaho Falls man sentenced for unlawful possession of firearm

August 19, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

A 35-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 27 months in federal prison for the unlawful possession of a firearm, Acting…

Last Live United concert canceled due to COVID-19

August 19, 2021 11:18 AM News Team

United Way announced the concert set for Thursday, August 19 has been canceled due to COVID-19.…

Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for east Idaho counties

August 19, 2021 11:11 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…

Tautphaus Park Funland restoration underway, kickoff event set Saturday

August 19, 2021 10:50 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is in the process of restoring its historic Funland in Tautphaus Park, and you are invited to a free kickoff…

Rain showers bring big changes Wednesday morning

August 18, 2021 3:14 PM Evan Thomason

After lots of isolated showers earlier in the week, the main rain event came forth last night. Rain showers blanketed Eastern Idaho overnight and…

Ammon Bundy campaigns in Idaho Falls

August 17, 2021 9:40 AM LocalNews8-Newsroom

Gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy made a campaign stop in Idaho Falls Monday…

Museum of Idaho to host fundraising Gala Friday

August 16, 2021 4:21 PM News Team

The Museum of Idaho will give people a chance to dress up and dance this Friday evening, Aug. 20.…

2021 Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race winners

August 16, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

9,000 rubber ducks competed in the the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race…

Trespasser electrocuted at Idaho Falls Power plant

August 15, 2021 1:25 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department were dispatched to Idaho Falls Power for a report of an adult male who was trespassing…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 5 years for trafficking LSD

August 13, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for trafficking lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Acting U.S. Attorney…

DEQ issues air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho

August 13, 2021 12:45 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…

Local journalist debuts ‘Ocean to Idaho’ film on salmon migration

August 12, 2021 5:30 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls outdoor journalist is debuting a new film where she follows the migration of salmon from the Pacific coast to the Idaho wilderness.…

Canal Trail offers a new option for outdoor enthusiasts

August 12, 2021 3:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho Falls Canal Trail behind Linden Park Elementary is finished and open for…

Duck Race kick-off event set Friday

August 12, 2021 10:40 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Rotary Club is kicking off the 30th annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race with pre-race activities…

Pints for Paws fundraising event set Saturday

August 12, 2021 10:15 AM News Team

East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition’s 2nd annual Pints for Paws fundraising event is set to be held Saturday, August…

Retired Chief Deputy Ken Campbell died Saturday

August 11, 2021 6:28 PM News Team

Local law enforcement is remembering the life and service of an Idaho Falls…

Pay It Forward: Lemonade stand for house fire victims

August 11, 2021 3:01 PM Todd Kunz

This lemonade stands operated by kids is unique because all proceeds to go a family in…

Firefighters riding cross country for 9/11 anniversary make pit stop in Idaho Falls

August 11, 2021 3:57 PM Rachel Fabbi

The ride honors the 343 firefighters who died at the World Trade Center on September 11,…

Doctors call for masks in local elementary schools

August 11, 2021 10:57 AM News Team

A group of local doctors is asking the Idaho Falls School District to make face coverings mandatory for elementary…

D93 to offer free meals to all students

August 11, 2021 11:51 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 will be offering free meals to all students for the 2021-2022 school year.…

Mayor Rebecca Casper announces re-election campaign

August 11, 2021 11:22 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper will officially announce her campaign for re-election for Mayor of Idaho Falls in this November’s general…

Endangered red panda cubs born at Idaho Falls Zoo

August 11, 2021 9:44 AM News Team

For only the second time in the zoo’s history, red panda cubs have been born at the Idaho Falls…

1 injured in house fire

August 10, 2021 9:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 800 block of Dalmation Drive for a report of a structure…

Nominations sought for Distinguished Under 40 award

August 10, 2021 12:45 PM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Under 40…

Man arrested after stabbing incident

August 9, 2021 11:18 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to Nassau Dr. at 11:00 p.m. Saturday to a reported…

Air pollution forecast and caution lifted for eastern Idaho

August 9, 2021 10:47 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has lifted an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Teton,…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office receives new gear

August 8, 2021 12:32 PM Cole Sams

On Saturday, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office’s was presented with new Shield 616 vest gear at Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls.…

Ammon Days returns this weekend

August 7, 2021 9:28 AM Cole Sams

On Saturday, The City of Ammon is hosting its annual Ammon Days event at McCowin Park from 9 a.m. to 4…

COVID-19 cases rising in kids

August 6, 2021 3:55 PM Rachel Fabbi

Doctor Kathryn Turner, the Idaho State Deputy Epidemiologist, says Idaho is seeing the same trend, cases jumping 200% over the last two…

26-year-old motorcyclist killed in collision

August 6, 2021 12:02 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a report of a motorcycle collision on Snake River Parkway, just north of W Sunnyside Road Friday shortly…

Weather concerns into day 2 of War Bonnet Round Up

August 6, 2021 2:50 PM Evan Thomason

Some organizers are a little concerned about the weather possibly putting a hold and some delays on the War Bonnet Round Up Friday.…

War Bonnet rides into day 1

August 5, 2021 2:58 PM Evan Thomason

Today is the first official day of competition for the War Bonnet. The main opening ceremony is tonight at 7pm. Yet, there has been so much…

Governor Brad Little announces cybersecurity task force

August 5, 2021 4:03 PM Rachel Fabbi

Governor Little directed the task force to examine and propose new ways to ensure Idaho’s election infrastructure remains secure, transparent, and…

2 vehicle crash on US 20

August 4, 2021 6:29 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, non-injury crash westbound on US 20 at milepost 295, west of Idaho Falls Wednesday around 4:33…

War Bonnet Round Up kicks off Wednesday with free event at Sandy Downs

August 4, 2021 11:59 AM Evan Thomason

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is gearing up to kick off its 110th year of rodeo festivities with a bit of a…

EBR-1 museum open this weekend only

August 4, 2021 3:52 PM News Team

The Experimental Breeder Reactor-I Atomic Museum will open to the public Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug.…

Ducks arrive for Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race

July 31, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The ducks have arrived for the 30th Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race to be held on Saturday August 14. …

War Bonnet Round Up to be inducted into Idaho Rodeo Hall of Fame

August 3, 2021 12:55 PM News Team

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, is adding a new distinction to its storied…

IFPD invites community to National Night Out on Aug. 3

July 30, 2021 9:31 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police is inviting the community to a Night…

D93 COVID Response Plan available for public review

August 3, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 School Board has approved the COVID Response Plan for this coming school year to be posted for public view on the…

IFPD officer indicted for manslaughter in backyard shooting

August 2, 2021 10:45 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police officer is facing charges for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Joseph…

Idaho Falls Zoo changes Senior Day due to weather

August 2, 2021 10:52 AM News Team

Due to expected inclement weather, the Senior Day scheduled for August 2 has been changed to Monday, Aug.…

Deputies and firefighters play ball for charity

July 30, 2021 10:49 AM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville County deputies and Idaho Falls firefighters go head to head during the annual Guns vs. Hoses softball game…

D93 school board chairman resigns

July 30, 2021 1:01 PM News Team

A local school district will need to find a new school board…

Animal shelter is lacking volunteers, adoptions

July 30, 2021 12:34 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is dealing with a decrease in the number of volunteers and has seen an increase in the number of people turning in…

Help wanted sign at Westwood Discount in Pocatello, ID

Help wanted despite gains in employment

July 30, 2021 11:31 AM Cole Sams

Employment is still needed despite positive growth in the job market.…

Operation Underground Railroad holding march Friday night

July 30, 2021 10:55 AM Rachel Fabbi

Operation Underground Railroad is holding its annual Rise Up march Friday night at the greenbelt in Idaho…

ART therapy training held for therapists and social workers

July 29, 2021 4:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

Therapists and social workers have a new way to help clients, after completing a training…

RV supply is low

July 29, 2021 3:13 PM Evan Thomason

RV shopping might be very difficult during this…

Idaho Falls man in critical condition after struck by lightning

July 29, 2021 11:12 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is in critical condition after he was struck by lightning Wednesday…

Stolen car found in Snake River

July 29, 2021 11:06 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department are near the Wastewater Treatment Plant at Glen…

Hospitals prepared for possible increase in COVID-19 patients

July 28, 2021 3:48 PM Rachel Fabbi

Obviously, those who aren’t vaccinated are going to be at risk,” Jackman said “Even those who aren’t vaccinated can become sick, but what we’re…

Car repairs are way behind

July 28, 2021 6:17 PM Evan Thomason

Auto repair shops are trying to hurry up and keep up with their…

Idaho Falls drug trafficker pleads guilty in federal court

July 28, 2021 4:19 PM News Team

A 54-year-old Idaho Falls man entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Rafael M.…

Drought contributing to harsher allergies, poor air quality

July 26, 2021 5:02 PM Emma Iannacone

The drought much of the Northwest is experiencing is affecting East Idahoans breathing in more ways than one.…

Police search for individual considered armed and dangerous

July 26, 2021 2:55 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police officers are currently searching for an armed individual who reportedly pointed a handgun at multiple people Monday morning prior…

S Holmes Avenue road Closure set Tuesday

July 26, 2021 4:01 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line in the 400 block of S Holmes Ave, between E 3rd Street and E 4th Street,…

Grilling with gratitude

July 24, 2021 4:32 PM Bill Cummings

The Idaho Falls African American Alliance hosted an appreciation lunch for police officers, firefighters and EMS personnel…

2 LDS Missionaries killed in New Mexico accident

July 23, 2021 2:13 PM Curtis Jackson

Two missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were killed in an accident Thursday. A missionaries from Roberts, also was…

Benefit concert set for Friday to help Champ’s Heart

July 23, 2021 3:03 PM Curtis Jackson

Champ’s Heart is an organization that provides free healing horse encounters to kids with special needs and veterans with…

Fight Against Aggressive Driving Campaign Starts Today

July 23, 2021 1:11 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho State Police combined with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police announced that today they would begin their…

Wanted man found during traffic stop

July 20, 2021 11:18 AM News Team

A suspect wanted for several crimes was arrested Thursday. Jorge M. Melendez was wanted by Bonneville County Sheriff’s office for multiple stalking…

Fire season expected to continue during summer months

July 22, 2021 9:00 PM Cole Sams

We are in the middle of fire season here in Eastern Idaho, and the impact has been lower than anticipated.…

Officials talk about hot car dangers

July 22, 2021 5:29 PM Rachel Fabbi

Albright also says if you think there’s time, call for help, but always…

Chip sealing helps improve roads

July 22, 2021 5:47 PM Evan Thomason

Lots of Construction crews have been paving their way to helping improve the condition of roads across Idaho Falls. On last Sunday, construction…

F-14 jets fly by Jackson Hole Airport

July 21, 2021 12:46 PM News Team

The Jackson Hole Airport got a fly-by…

Idaho Falls gears up for return of Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo – The War Bonnet Round Up

July 21, 2021 12:15 PM News Team

Tickets are available online and at local ticket outlets as the City of Idaho Falls gears up for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, the 110th annual War Bonnet…

Water is on the move

July 21, 2021 11:44 AM Evan Thomason

Some of the water levels on lakes and reservoirs are rapidly decreasing while most rivers are incredibly…

RC Willey announces Idaho Falls location

July 21, 2021 10:09 AM News Team

RC Willey Home Furnishings announced Tuesday it is building a new retail store in Idaho Falls.…

Police investigate vandalism in parks

July 20, 2021 3:04 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Department and the Idaho Falls Police Department are asking for public assistance to combat vandalism in city…

INL technology shows promise in detecting, blocking grid cyberattacks

July 20, 2021 2:08 PM Bill Cummings

The Idaho National Lab and New Mexico company have designed a technology that can block attacks to the nation’s power…

Idaho Falls girl holds lemonade stand for family who lost everything in fire

July 20, 2021 4:42 PM Rachel Fabbi

“They just came up together on their own and started it and wanted to help other people. So I’m very proud. I’m extremely proud,” Jayme…

Idaho Falls launches second round of Imagine IF community engagement

July 20, 2021 9:22 AM News Team

Got an opinion about the future of Idaho Falls?…

Crews protect home from fire

July 19, 2021 5:58 PM News Team

Fire crews keep a house from burning down…

Vandals damage Ammon splash pad

July 19, 2021 6:36 PM Curtis Jackson

A popular place for kids to cool off from the heat will be shut down for repairs…

Man running in traffic arrested

July 19, 2021 11:48 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were sent just north of Idaho Falls to milepost 121 on Interstate 15 Friday at 3:30 a.m. to a traffic…

Traveling Magicians enchant Idaho

July 18, 2021 6:07 PM News Team

“Kevin the cap” came through Idaho Falls this weekend to show off his considerable magic skills to everyone, including Linda and…

UPDATE: Man who fled from officers booked in Bonneville County Jail

July 17, 2021 11:01 AM Rachel Fabbi

The suspect was wearing dark clothing, wearing a backpack, and the motorcycle is possibly stolen.…

Community shows support for BCSO deputies who lost home in fire

July 17, 2021 10:51 AM Rachel Fabbi

Sergeant Teresa White and Deputy Jason White, and their two kids lost everything when a fire started in their home Tuesday evening near…

East Idaho’s biggest garage sale set Saturday

July 16, 2021 4:54 PM Linda Larsen

If you like going to yard sales over the weekend, here’s one you could really get lost…

Behind the scenes look at Heise Hot Springs summer pool renovations

July 16, 2021 4:49 PM Rachel Fabbi

The renovations are also a way to honor Mike and Robin Quinn, who died in a plane crash in 2019. Mike and his first wife, who died in 2005, put a lot…