Accident sends one to hospital
AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIF) – An accident at the intersection of 49th South and Ammon Road in Ammon Sunday afternoon sent one person to the hospital. A…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls
Crews complete snow removal mission
Idaho Falls snow plow activities have been completed and parking restrictions have been…
Continue Reading
Idaho Falls man charged after violent attack
An Idaho Falls man is being held on assault charges after he allegedly attacked a woman in the 1200 block of Ashment. …
Continue Reading
Family could come to Idaho for answers
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…
Continue Reading
How Idaho Falls cleans up your commute
Knowing when the snowplows will get to your street doesn’t have to be a mystery…
Continue Reading
Going from Christmas to Compost
Neighbors can drop their after-season Tannenbaums at collection sites around Idaho…
Continue Reading
Winter weather rings in the New Year for Eastern Idaho and Wyoming.
As expected, a winter storm rolled into the region early Wednesday morning. Idaho Falls and Ammon saw anywhere from 4-7″ of fresh snowfall. Most of…
Continue Reading
Snowfall triggers parking restrictions
Parking restrictions are now in place in Idaho Falls to accomodate snow plowing…
Continue Reading
New Year’s fun gone wrong could send you to the ER
A lot of us have one thing on our mind New Year’s Eve and that’s to have a good time.
But ER Doctors say our top priority should be…
How to accomplish your fitness New Years resolution
“There’s not one perfect fitness plan for everyone. Everyone’s goals are different and they need to be individualized to that…
Continue Reading
Credit Union donation comes just in time
The Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center had just run out of the hygiene kits it hands out when employees of East Idaho Credit Union showed up recently.…
Continue Reading
Avoid New Year greetings from the DUI task force
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Police are joining a statewide law enforcement mobilization combating impaired driving through…
Continue Reading
Be safe when setting off fireworks for New Year’s
Kicking the new year off with a bang can mean jail time for aerial fireworks…
Continue Reading
Woman makes noise about neighborhood attraction
Bonneville County City Planning and Zoning tell us the event center doesn’t have to maintain a certain noise level based on their…
Continue Reading
EIRMC names Associate Administrator
An Idaho Falls native has been named an Associate Administrator at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…
Continue Reading
Officer injured making early morning arrest
An Idaho Falls Police Officer suffered injuries just after 2 a.m. Sunday…
Continue Reading
Lit candle starts camper fire
A maintenance crew member working on Gladstone Street in Idaho Falls saw smoke spewing from the windows of a trailer home.…
Continue Reading
Idaho State Police issue warning to drivers
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho state police have issued a warning to drivers about Interstate 15. They say slick road conditions exist between…
Continue Reading
How to make your New Year’s resolution stick
According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.…
Continue Reading
IFFD Deputy Chief to retire Tuesday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department honored retiring Deputy Chief Dave Coffey…
Continue Reading
Tips to save you money on your taxes
Just because you can’t file yet, doesn’t mean you can’t get an idea of what your tax bill will look like.…
Continue Reading
Bonneville County man faces felony domestic violence charges
A Bonneville County man was arrested Thursday after Bonneville County Deputies investigated reports of domestic violence that happened on Christmas…
Continue Reading
Tapp to file lawsuit against Idaho Falls Police Department
Attorneys for Christopher Tapp have filed notice of a claim that will seek damages for his unjust conviction and…
Continue Reading
Police investigate two-car crash south of Idaho Falls
At least one person was hospitalized after a two-car crash at York Road and South Yellowstone near Idaho Falls…
Continue Reading
Local educator heads to Antarctica on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition
“Aboard that ship will be naturalist and scientists from all over the world”…
Continue Reading
Murder threats lead to arrest of California man
A California man is in jail after allegedly making threats to kill his wife. …
Continue Reading
Megaplex theatre planned in Idaho Falls
The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies has announced a joint agreement with Ball Ventures to build a new Megaplex Theatre in Idaho…
Continue Reading
Idaho Falls man arrested after Christmas Eve disturbance
An Idaho Falls was arrested Tuesday after a disturbance in the 3200 South block of 65th…
Continue Reading
Boy Scout with special needs helps others with special needs in Ghana
“To do something to help others with special needs is always really…
Continue Reading
Man finds lost money, returned to owner
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sometimes in the news business we get the chance to be a part of something special. On Saturday night, a viewer…
Continue Reading
New officers join Idaho Falls Police
Four new officers officially joined the Idaho Falls Police Department December 19. …
Continue Reading
“12 Days of Giveaways” contest
Denise Allen was selected as the Grand Prize Winner of the KIFI/KIDK “12 Days of Giveaways” contest. Denise won an $800 gift basket from WeeBee…
Continue Reading
Final 3 funerals for Hansen family held; all 9 laid to rest
The Idaho Falls and surrounding communities said goodbye Monday morning to the final three victims of a deadly South Dakota plane crash that happened…
Continue Reading
Fire damages Idaho Falls outbuilding
Fire caused about $10,000 damage to an outbuilding near the Idaho Falls Airport at around 12:45 p.m.…
Continue Reading
LaBelle Lake Ice Palace prepares for Saturday’s season-opening
Visitors will be able to enjoy fire shows, horse-drawn sleigh rides, characters like Elsa and Olaf, hot cocoa, and…
Continue Reading
Holiday travelers will begin hitting the road Friday evening
AAA says that this is the eight-year of consecutive travel volume increases and the eighth consecutive year of record-breaking travel.…
Continue Reading
501st Legion stops by our studio to talk about new ‘Star Wars’ flick
Without giving away any spoilers, the local chapter of the 501st Legion stopped by the Local News 8 studio to preview Thursday night’s premiere of…
Continue Reading
Recreation activities open in time for holidays
New recreation opportunities are now available throughout eastern…
Continue Reading
Teachers receive help from ISU Credit Union
ISU Credit Union officials visited two local schools this week and left some cash donations…
Continue Reading
New holiday flavors of ice cream arrive at Reed’s Dairy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ice cream in December? Reed’s Dairy is getting in on the holiday spirit. The ice cream shop released seasonal…
Continue Reading
School lunch debt takes a toll
Numerous stories on social media have highlighted the ongoing crisis of school lunch debt. Local schools are also feeling the burden of unpaid meals…
Continue Reading
Lack of gym space forces the Idaho Falls Rec Center to turn away 12 basketball teams
“We have plenty of gyms and access to that it’s just a matter of us being able to get the schedules out and scheduling. With the program kind of…
Continue Reading
When and where you can donate blood this holiday season
The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to give the gift of life this holiday season to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about…
Continue Reading
Idaho State troopers bring Christmas to 10 counties
ISP partnered with Broulims grocery store collecting money and food for families in the 10 counties they patrol.…
Continue Reading
Food backpacks help students in need through winter break
“About 80% of our kids are on free and reduced lunch so they really depend on that breakfast and lunch every…
Continue Reading
Last three funerals scheduled for plane crash victims
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last three victims funerals from the South Dakota plane crash have been scheduled. According to Wood Funeral…
Continue Reading
Remembering Kirk and Jim Hansen: Employees remember 2 businessmen
The funerals for members of the Hansen family killed in the Nov. 30 plane crash only show a glimpse of how much the community is…
Continue Reading
Postal carriers report more dog bites, close encounters with dogs during holiday package increase
Southern Idaho postal carriers are reporting an increasing number of dog bites and close encounters with dogs as they deliver a growing number of…
Continue Reading
Here’s how to get rid of the ice that’s stuck on your sidewalk
Should you pick up a bag of salt or ice melt?…
Continue Reading
15 families will have a merry Christmas this year
15 low-income families with students at Ucon Elementary will have a merry Christmas this year.…
Continue Reading
NTSB: Icy conditions during deadly South Dakota plane crash
Federal investigators say the pilot and a passenger spent three hours clearing snow and ice off of a small plane before crashed after taking off from…
Continue Reading
Traffic stop and search warrant results in drug arrests
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies made contact with and detained 34-year old Robert J. Winterholler and 32-year-old Kimberly J. Winterholler in…
Continue Reading
United Airlines to add 5th Idaho Falls – Denver flight
United Airlines will provide a fifth daily flight from Idaho Falls to Denver, for the first time in the Idaho Falls Airport’s…
Continue Reading
NuScale project hits approval milestone
The Idaho-based Small Modular Reactor project met a achievement on its path to commercial operation last week. …
Continue Reading
You may hold the missing clue to finding a hit and run suspect in Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a hit and run injury accident and is asking for public assistance…
Continue Reading How to support people coping with grief
Friends, coworkers and neighbors of the Hansen family know how much of an impact they’ve had on Southeast…
Continue Reading
Kelly Canyon’s season-opening starts the weekend early for some
If you’re into more extreme riding the resort’s new slogan, “Make the terrain park great again,” will excite you.…
Continue Reading
Local elementary asks for food donations to feed needy students during winter break
For some students, winter break means holidays, fun, and no school. However, for other students who live with food insecurity in their homes, it…
Continue Reading
Police search for stolen vehicle suspect
Shortly before 3 p.m. Idaho Falls Police Department received a call about a stolen vehicle from a neighboring town.…
Continue Reading
Nominate eastern Idaho’s lifesaving heroes
Nominate the brave men and women who courageously helped save the life of another to receive an East Idaho Real Heroes award.…
Continue Reading
Meowy Howlidays set for Saturday at Snake River Animal Shelter
Join Santa and the merry elves of the Snake River Animal Shelter for their free Meowy Howlidays Celebration on…
Continue Reading
Texas Roadhouse helps raise funds for a special shopping event
“Hopefully, turns their situation into a more positive one, especially as they interact with law…
Continue Reading
Local classroom science experiment goes viral
“Everybody kind of relies on those hand sanitizers and to see results that were this drastic kind of made everybody realize that maybe we’re a little…
Continue Reading
D91 may add new CTE programs
The life of the programs depends on the number of students that are interested in them.…
Continue Reading
Mock-ups prove effective in testing Idaho Waste Treatment Facility
Cleanup contractor Fluor Idaho has been working with a local small business to create mock-ups of critical equipment needed to treat 900,000 gallons…
Continue Reading
INL employees selected for DOE Project Leadership Institute
Two Idaho National Laboratory employees were selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Project Leadership Institute (PLI) 2020 cohort.…
Continue Reading
Help pay low-income households’ power bill this winter
For some households, higher energy bills during the winter months can be a financial…
Continue Reading
Can you imagine hanging 230,000 Christmas lights? Here’s where you can enjoy them from the comfort of your car
Many who see the show always wonder how much the Belnap’s electric bill must be.…
Continue Reading
Experts say divorce rates rise after holidays
Divorce rates rise after holidays IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A lot of people recognize the holidays as a time of joy but experts say it’s the…
Continue Reading
Extra officers patrolling for impaired drivers
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will be joining with the Idaho Office of Highway Safety and Law Enforcement Agencies across the state in…
Continue Reading
Oklo Inc. announces U.S. Department of Energy Site Use Permit for Idaho National Laboratory Site
Oklo Inc. announced Tuesday Oklo has received a Site Use Permit from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to build its Aurora plant at Idaho National…
Continue Reading
Suspected shoplifter arrested for possession of meth
A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy assigned to the Ammon Division responded to a report of a male and female shoplifter at Hobby Lobby Monday…
Continue Reading Memorial funds set up for families affected by plane crash
Memorial funds have been set up for the families of those killed in a November 30 plane crash near Chamberlain, South…
Continue Reading
Lt. Governor looks for ways to save government money
The search for efficiencies in the state government has come to Idaho…
Continue Reading
Avalanche safety: There’s one important tool that won’t fit in your backpack
“You owe it to yourself, your family, and your friends to come home at the end of the day of backcountry skiing.”…
Continue Reading
IFFD Deputy Fire Chief to leave Idaho Falls
After 25 years of service, Idaho Falls Deputy Fire Chief Dave Coffey has announced he has accepted the Fire Chief position for the city of Danville,…
Continue Reading
INL launches Coding Coalition for eastern Idaho schools
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho National Laboratory’s K-12 Education Enrichment program has launched a new Coding Coalition to support…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Second plane crash survivor returns to Idaho Falls.
The first of three plane crash survivors have returned to Idaho…
Continue Reading
Services set for plane crash victims
Funeral services are being finalized for four generations of family members killed in a November 30 plane crash near Chamberlain, South…
Continue Reading
Fireplace ignites boxcar in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Flames broke out inside a railcar around noon Saturday afternoon on Arco Highway. We are told a fireplace inside…
Continue Reading
Eastern Idaho exhibit coming to The Museum of Idaho
“It’s a story of the routes that people take through our, our area and the roots that they put down.”…
Continue Reading
The Haven changes cash donations
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The Haven is no longer accepting cash donations. They have transitioned to a safer and easier online credit card…
Continue Reading
Idaho Falls lifts parking restrictions
The City of Idaho Falls has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather event, so parking restrictions have been…
Continue Reading
Local hero’s family receives support
The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation reports the mortgage on the home of Army Sgt. 1st Class Dustin Ard has now been paid in…
Continue Reading
Sawtooth isn’t just a mountain range in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho National Laboratory is revealing it’s newest project. While the name pays tribute to some of Idaho’s famous…
Continue Reading
One hospitalized after crash on US 26 and Hitt Road
A Rexburg man was hospitalized at 12:21 p.m. Thursday after a two-vehicle crash at 25th East and US 26 in Idaho…
Continue Reading
These seniors want to share their talents with you
“Any senior who sits back on their couch and says, well, this is my spot, they’re not going to last very long. You’ve got to stay busy, both…
Continue Reading
The holidays aren’t always happy for some.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- With all the happiness of the holiday season in full swing it’s can be a different feeling for many. This time of…
Continue Reading
Dennert family thanks community for support
The Dennert family has released the following…
Continue Reading
Supercomputer “Sawtooth” arrives at INL
The Idaho National Laboratory has accepted delivery of a new supercomputer at the Collaborative Computing Center. …
Continue Reading
Save the Chukars: Lawmaker making a new push to keep the team
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new effort to save the Idaho Falls Chukars and minor league baseball teams across the country is coming from…
Continue Reading
City still working on plowing residential streets
Some neighborhoods in Idaho Falls may feel they are being left out on having their streets…
Continue Reading
Discover Idaho Falls’ hot spots through new app
“The tourist geared app was in the works for a year and caters to those who speak English, Spanish, Chinese and…
Continue Reading
State Senator announces he will not run for re-election after current term
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After 14 years in office, Dean Mortimer will not be running for another term in the state senate. Local News 8 and…
Continue Reading
How your French fries could be impacted by the shortage of potatoes
“French fry shortage is very possible and could be very…
Continue Reading
Memorial Quilt display raises AIDS awareness
Breaking boundaries of Idaho is holding a week of their annual aids benefit…
Continue Reading
INL tapped for four R&D awards
Four Idaho National Laboratory technologies have been named winners of the annual “R&D 100” Awards.…
Continue Reading
Community mourns 9 relatives killed in plane crash
When Jim Hansen boarded his company’s single-engine aircraft for a pheasant-hunting trip to South Dakota, he brought along the same people he trusted…
Continue Reading
New traffic lights fully functional at busy intersection
AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – The new traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads are fully functional as of Monday night. Crews began with the…
Continue Reading
Personal finance simulator helps high school students manage money
“We teach them how to make money in school, but we don’t do a very good job teaching them what to do once they make money”…
Continue Reading