INL meets agreement to store used naval nuclear fuel ahead of schedule
One of the key provisions of the Agreement is that the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF), operated for the NNPP by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, would…
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Advanced Test Reactor begins major overhaul to replace core components
The Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at Idaho National Laboratory is getting an overhaul that will shut it down for nine…
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Thunder Ridge band teacher puts on one last show
For over thirty years, students in districts 91 and 93 have tried to harness their skills under the direction of Richard…
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Idaho Falls summer food program to begin Jun 6
Students will have access to food all summer long, thanks to community…
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Community recovery meeting for Rigby school shooting happening Monday
Rigby Police are offering a “community recovery meeting” on Monday for the families affected by the shooting at Rigby Middle…
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Temporary road closures as unused railroad crossings get removed
East Idaho Railroad will be removing the unused railroad crossing at Park Avenue, south of W Broadway on Monday and Tuesday, May 24th and…
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Hero Fun Run benefits 7-year-old
Costumes were on full display for Saturday’s Hero Fun Run/Walk 5K and 10K in Idaho Falls, an exciting event to help benefit 7-year-old superhero Owen…
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IFFD welcomes 6 new members
The Idaho Falls Fire Department welcomed six new probationary firefighters to the department and…
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Parents, high school counselors using website to help students prepare for life after high school
By looking at which skills can lead to certain careers, users can then see what training is needed for that job McConnell…
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Idaho Falls seeks input on housing in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department is asking for input through two separate surveys and virtual public meetings that…
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EIRMC modifies visitor policy
As community rates of COVID-19 continue to wane, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy. …
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Powerful US nuclear test reactor getting rare major overhaul
Scientists in Idaho this summer plan to remove the 62,000-pound stainless steel lid on one of the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactors for a…
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Idaho Falls man killed in rollover crash on Sunnyside Road
UPDATE: Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle, fatality crash, on Sunnyside Road, in Idaho Falls Thursday around 7:11…
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Superintendent roadshow stops in Idaho Falls
The lessons learned in 2020 by state education leaders will start being applied as schools reopen in the…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department recruits finish training
Thursday was the last day of training for the six recruits. Wednesday and Thursday the men have been practicing in a live burn…
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Gov. Little in Idaho Falls Thursday
Governor Little will be in Idaho Falls on Thursday to discuss the 2021 Idaho Legislative…
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Chukars welcome fans back to Melaleuca Field
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For the first time in 2021 fans were back inside Melaleuca Field to watch the Idaho Falls Chukars. Michelle and Bill…
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The lights are back on: Bonneville High School to perform Freaky Friday
After more than a year of darkness due to COVID-19, the lights are back on in Bonneville High School’s Little…
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INL makes huge impact on employment and economic growth
The Idaho National Laboratory released its annual economic impact summary Wednesday. It shows that INL continues to be a major contributor to…
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Bonneville Joint School District 93 levies renewed
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Two levies Bonneville School District 93 had on the ballot Tuesday have passed. The two-year $5.8 million supplemental…
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Risch names small businesses of the month in Support Local Gems effort
U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced the selection of six local businesses to be honored as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for May…
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Election Results: Voters pass District 93’s levies, District 91 recall denied
Election results for May 18,…
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Guardrail repairs in Idaho Falls to begin Thursday
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be replacing the guardrail on the S Blvd. overpass on US-20 in Idaho Falls on…
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Mountain America Center groundbreaking takes place Tuesday
Governor Brad Little will be in Idaho Falls Tuesday. He will provide remarks at the Mountain America Center groundbreaking at 4 p.m.…
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Idaho Falls, Rexburg temples resume limited operations
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced temples around the world continue to adjust to local COVID-19 conditions.…
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Extra patrols on the road for seat belt enforcement
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is joining the Idaho Transportation Department in getting extra patrols on the road for seat belt…
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A quick look at what’s on the ballot this election day
It’s election day for taxing districts across the state. Only a handful of issues are on the ballot.…
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Bonneville County to host mental health training
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office hosted a press conference on Monday to discuss upcoming training and information that is being offered to…
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IDOC seeks walkaway in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Department of Correction is seeking an Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center resident who walked from his job in the community.…
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Wanted man arrested for aggravated assault
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 800 block of N. Eve Dr. Saturday afternoon to a disturbance between…
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Idaho Falls School District removes mask mandate
The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board of Trustees has retired its COVID-19 operational plan and dropped its mask mandate for school…
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CEI lifts mask and distancing requirements
The College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees conducted a Special Meeting Friday to discuss the existing COVID-19 mask and physical distancing…
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Salt Lake Express adds new route to Los Angeles
The company will continue its I-15 route from Las Vegas all the way to Los Angeles,…
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Bonneville School District 93 reminding people about levies on May 18 ballot
Woolstenhulme also addressed the idea that the levies will lead to higher taxes. He explains there would not be an increase, due to how much the…
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Rigby hosts 21st annual kite festival
On Saturday, Rigby High School hosted the 21st annual “Just For Fun” Kite Festival.…
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital receives special designations
Idaho Falls Community Hospital is now a designated Level IV trauma, Level III stroke and Level II heart attack (officially known as STEMI) treatment…
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Cloverdale Elementary holds “car show”
As a reward for students who met their accelerated reading goal, students made cars out of boxes, and showed them off at a car show at…
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IFFD Deputy Chief graduates from Executive Fire Officer Program
The Idaho Falls Fire Department announced one of the department’s chief fire officers recently graduated from the four-year Executive Fire Officer…
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Idaho Falls pro Reinke selected for PGA Hall of Fame
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls golf pro Tim Reinke will be inducted into the Rocky Mountain Section of the Professional Golfers’ Association…
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Wienermobile comes to eastern Idaho
Let’s be frank, we all need a reason to…
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Idaho Falls Zoo unveils new penguin exhibit
The 16 African Blackfooted penguins bring in visitors from all…
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D93 summer food service program beings June 7
Bonneville School District 93 is gearing up for the Summer Food Service…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport receives accreditation
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has been awarded accreditation by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) as a GBAC STAR…
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Rocky Mountain Middle School announces new mascot
Rocky Mountain Middle School will have a new mascot next…
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Lawsuit dropped in alleged Idaho doctor-patient insemination
The lawsuit against a retired Idaho gynecologist accused of using his own sperm to inseminate a patient seeking fertility treatments has been…
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2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series to take place at Motor Vu Drive-In
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho has announced its 2021 Summer Drive-In Movie Series at the Idaho Falls Motor Vu…
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Idaho Falls Aquatic Center to offer free swim lessons
The Wes Deist Aquatic Center will kickoff of the summer swim season with free swimming…
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Vaccine hesitancy slowing down Idaho’s race against COVID-19
Fewer people are lining up to get a needle in their arm as Idahoans feel uncertain about getting a new…
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City of Ammon holds swimming pool fundraiser
The city of Ammon held its first annual Freezin’ for a Reason Swimming Pool Fundraiser to on Saturday.…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton holds opening weekend
The Regal Edwards Grand Teton is now open for business.…
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Freeze Warning for the Snake River Plain
Idaho Falls (KIFI) – With cold air in place from the Friday cold front, we’ll see freezing temperatures early Sunday morning. The National Weather…
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Portion of I-15 closed due to high winds
The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Roberts is closed due to high winds and low visibility.…
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Fire department recruits participate in water rescue training
Recruits from the Idaho Falls Fire Department dove into the Snake River on Thursday.…
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Police search Idaho Falls residence
Idaho Falls Police and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are assisting the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office serving a search warrant at a…
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Man arrested for lewd conduct with a minor under 16
Idaho Falls Police detectives apprehended David Sherill on April 9 in Kissimmee, Florida, for felony lewd conduct with a minor child under 16, a…
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Drive-thru job fair
Job opportunities pop up in eastern…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton to open Friday
Regal announced Regal Edwards Grand Teton will open Friday, May 7.…
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IFPD and bomb squad responds to suspicious device
Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the area of St. Clair Road and 1st Street for a report of a suspicious item the caller…
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Early morning fire at the Hatch Pit
Idaho Falls Fire reports a fire at the Hatch Pit on 33rd N has been knocked down.…
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Idaho transgender sports ban heard in District Court
Idaho’s trailblazing and controversial ban on transgender women in collegiate sports was heard in District Court…
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IFDA partners with Golden Valley Natural for arena naming rights
The Idaho Falls Auditorium District (IFAD) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Golden Valley Natural, which will donate $2,000,000 to…
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Bonneville Sheriff’s Office deputy added to East Idaho Workers Memorial
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)-Members of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are making sure one of their own is never forgotten. Deputy Wyatt Maser’s…
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One dead, two injured in crash north of Shelley
Idaho State Police responded at approximately 6:55 p.m. to a two-vehicle fatality crash at the intersection of E 1500 North and N 800 East, just…
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Distracted, aggressive driving patrols
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office took part in an Aggressive Driving Mobilization throughout April, as part of a collaboration with the Idaho…
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Bingham Healthcare to sponsor the Idaho Falls Auditorium District
Bingham Healthcare will be donating $400,000 to the Idaho Falls Auditorium District as the event center’s newest community sponsor.…
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Community Food Basket-Idaho Falls and Soup Kitchen end joint operations
The Community Food Basket-Idaho Falls and the Soup Kitchen INC has ended joint operations.…
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Missing juvenile located
The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for 16-year-old Tristuana “Ruby” Navarro…
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Sippin’ Safari set for May 7
A new fundraising event is happening this summer at the Idaho Falls…
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Police look for motorcyclist
The Idaho Falls Police Department is looking for a man who took off from police on his…
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Car shears off power pole
A car shears off a power pole on East Lincoln…
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Expanded Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event begins May 6
The Idaho Falls Sanitation Division has expanded and improved the Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup event.…
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Police investigate string of malicious property damage
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious property damage that occurred over the weekend.…
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Bonneville School District 93 talks about levies
If the supplemental levy fails, that means the district will have to consider pay cuts, layoffs, and other cost-saving measures explained…
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Idaho Falls librarian honored as Librarian of the Year
The Idaho Library Association (ILA) has named the Idaho Falls Public Library assistant director the Librarian of the…
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Sandhill Media hires local radio host
After a hiatus from radio, Brad Barlow has joined Sandhill Media Group as program director and on-air host on NOW…
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5-year old injured in ATV accident
A 5-year-old boy was injured in an ATV accident Monday morning. …
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Snake River Animal Shelter receives grant from Petco Love
Snake River Animal Shelter announced a $6,000 grant investment from the newly named, Petco Love, to support their lifesaving work for animals in…
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1st Street detour on Sunday
On Sunday, April 25 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1st Street from Yellowstone to Lee will be detoured due to work on the water line…
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Food vlogger visiting all 50 states comes to Idaho
A food vlogger from Baltimore is racking up views and followers on social media sites, as he travels to all 50 states.…
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Idaho Falls Power conducts microgrid test
A special experiment Thursday tested our readiness in case of a regional power…
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Sloth to make debut at East Idaho Aquarium
We are quickly approaching the debut of a new resident at the East Idaho…
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Baker’s Dozen owner passes away
The Idaho Falls community is mourning a man who helped many people start their…
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Purse snatchers target grocery store shoppers
The Idaho Falls Police Department says purse snatchers are targeting grocery store…
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Juvenile arrested following Bingham County pursuit, Idaho Falls hit and run
Law enforcement in the Idaho Falls area were notified Sunday of a vehicle that had been involved in a high-speed pursuit in the Shelley and Bingham…
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Schwab pleads guilty to girl friend’s murder
Pickett asked him how he pleaded to the charge of first-degree…
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House fire causes estimated $400,000 in damages
A house fire in the 2800 block of Agnes Street in Idaho Falls caused an estimated $400,000 in damages.…
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D93 schools in ‘low risk level’ next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will be in the ‘low risk level’ next week (April 19 – April…
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Wedding and event venues coming back to life after COVID-19 pandemic
Now as vaccines get administered and restrictions lift, business is coming…
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New District 91 superintendent talks plans for the district
Lara Hill, the chairman for the board of trustees, said they are excited to have…
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Pay It Forward: YMCA Playground Upgrade
A local playground is set for a makeover, with your help. And a new addition will come to…
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Police apprehend wanted man in Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Police officers located a wanted 26-year-old Rigby man in the area of Benton Street and St. Clair Road in Idaho Falls Tuesday night…
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Community Food Basket finds a permanent home
After 41 years of service to the region, Community Food Basket Idaho Falls has purchased their food storage warehouse at 1895 N. Boulevard in Idaho…
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Local 16-year-old missing since February, mom pleads for help
A local 16-year-old girl is still missing after seven…
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COVID-19 vaccine supply in eastern Idaho
There is more supply than demand for COVID-19 vaccinations in our communities, but that may not be a good sign in our battle for the…
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Saturday’s high winds knock over tree onto home
Winds were so strong Saturday, it left flags turned upside down and even shattered some business…
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Idaho Falls Zoo is now open
Families got to reunite with their favorite zoo animals this weekend as the Idaho Falls Zoo opened for the 2021…
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1st round of Imagine IF meetings wrap up
The first round of Imagine Idaho Falls meetings has…
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I 15 north of Idaho Falls closed
There is no estimate when it will…
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High Wind Warning for Saturday
A strong front will push through the region Saturday. With this front, we’ll see a few isolated snow and rain showers. However, the main concern with…
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Local students earn top honors at Idaho Science & Engineering Fairs
Hillcrest High School junior Lindsey Holtom earned Best of Fair at the 2021 Eastern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair.…
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