Volunteer teachers needed at Sandcreek Middle School
District 93 is facing new challenges in coping with the pandemic in the classroom. Sandcreek Middle School is asking for volunteer teachers to help…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Fighting the opioid epidemic in Idaho
Governor Little says he is committing to combating substance misuse in…
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1 killed in 5 vehicle crash
A 41-year-old succumbed to his injuries at the scene of a five-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and N 25th E, one mile east…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to hold new, end-of-season “Last Blast” event
The Idaho Falls Zoo and SelectHealth are teaming up to create a new, end-of-the-season event, #IFZoo’s Last Blast of the…
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Idaho Falls utilities made payment changes
How we keep the lights and heat on in Idaho Falls from now on is…
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Urgent delivery of 42,000 pounds of food arrives at Community Food Basket
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 42,000 pounds of food to the Community Food Basket-Idaho Falls.…
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I-15 open after closed due to high winds
UPDATE 10/14/20 5:30 p.m. ITD reports Interstate 15 is now open between Idaho Falls and…
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I-15 reopens after closed due to high winds
UPDATE 9:00p.m.: Idaho State Police reports Interstate 15 is back open.…
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2020 elk season brings new hunters to the hills
Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Upper Snake Division reports an uptick in sales of hunting licenses and tags for the 2020 elk hunting season that…
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Skyline beats Idaho Falls for the seventh straight Emotion Bowl
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline used a 34-0 halftime lead to beat down Idaho Falls, 40-9 in the 56th Emotion Bowl. The Grizzlies used their…
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Mayor Merrill calls on community to slow the spread of COVID-19
REXBURG, IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Public Health moved Madison County into the High Risk level of the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan during…
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Students rally at D91 offices in Idaho Falls
Frustrated students held a civic lesson of their own outside school district 91 in Idaho Falls on…
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Christopher Tapp files civil suit against Idaho Falls Police Department
Attorneys for Chris Tapp filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls and seven current and former Idaho Falls Police…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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New vision for old Sky Vu Theatre
The Sky Vu Theatre in Idaho Falls may soon see new life but not as a drive-in theatre.…
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A thrift store is doing its part to help the community
First Street Thrift in Idaho Falls is open and serving the community during the pandemic. “If it wasn’t for the community, we couldn’t exist, and the…
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Fire prevention week 2020: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire…
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WATCH: IFFD burns down structure
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is planning to burn down a structure they have used for training Wednesday…
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Transfer station work limited by fire
Investigation is continuing into the cause of a large fire at the Bonneville County Transfer station in Idaho Falls. …
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D93 transportation suspended for secondary schools until Oct. 13
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Sunday the district does not have enough bus drivers to drive all the bus…
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Snow-removal upgrade at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has welcomed a new addition to their snow-removal fleet, in preparation for the winter months.…
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Superintendent explains District 91 board decision
In District 91, 126 students are currently self-isolating under parental guidance and 290 and have been ordered to self-quarantine by the school…
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Idaho Falls leaf collection begins Oct. 19
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Idaho Falls Chamber elects new board chair
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has elected Sara Prentice as its new Board Chair. …
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Wendy’s sends our crew some baked potatoes after hilarious comment
See why Wendy’s decided to send our weatherman some baked potatoes on…
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Traveling roadshow visits community seniors
Today at noon, Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti will speak at Broadway Fields by reading the Residents’ Rights…
Continue Reading “This represented an all-time low” Adler sounds off on Trump vs. Biden debate
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Tuesday night’s debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, have people…
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East Idaho fires burned less acres, more started by humans
In a typical fire season, about 106 fires in east Idaho will burn about 80,000…
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Fire breaks out at IF storage facility
Crews made quick work of the apparent truck fire at “All Season Rental Space” on St. Leon road. The call came in at 3:10. A witness at the scene told…
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2 arrested during search warrant regarding stolen vehicle
On Friday, Idaho Falls Police officers received information that a vehicle reported as stolen from Boise may be located on 8th Street in Idaho…
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Community walk to end Alzheimer’s
Our traditional “Walk to end Alzheimer’s'” event in Idaho Falls took a different path than years…
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Ammon reptile owners talk about surrendered pets
The owners of some exotic animals which were surrendered recently to Idaho Fish and Game spoke about the animals Saturday.…
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I-15 open as dust dies down
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police are in the process of shutting down Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to…
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New equipment could shrink turn around time for COVID-19 tests in Eastern Idaho
Waiting a long time for COVID-19 test results may be a thing of the past.…
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Police arrest 2 following SWAT standoff
Idaho Falls Police officers were searching for a wanted subject, Maddeline Ovard, Friday morning when they received information that Ovard and…
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Idaho Falls plans to facilitate multi-unit housing development
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As housing prices continue to rise in Idaho Falls, city officials are working out plans to facilitate multi-unit…
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Exotic reptiles surrendered by Ammon couple
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers recently took possession of several exotic reptiles from an Idaho Falls area residence.…
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Police arrest man for robbery, battery
Idaho Falls Police arrested a 30-year-old Idaho Falls resident on multiple charges…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Grid Kid football team to benefit Primary Children’s Hospital
Thunder Ridge Grid Kid Blue Team is once again reaching out to the public to benefit Primary Children’s…
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Fairview Elementary School recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Fairview Elementary School in the Bonneville Joint District was recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School, among Idaho’s highest performing…
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Backing The Blue with BBQ
Two local businesses come together to show appreciation for area law…
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Pedestrian hospitalized after hit by vehicle on US 20
Idaho State Police report a 42-year-old Rexburg man was hospitalized after a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on US 20…
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Police arrest man for attempted strangulation, domestic battery
Idaho Falls Police arrested a 25-year-old Idaho Falls resident for strangulation, domestic battery with traumatic injury and resisting or obstruction…
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Parents debate Halloween celebrations
In years past, the start of fall is typically the start of Halloween planning. Children begin picking out costumes, parents start loading up on…
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Bonneville County elections office have made changes for this years election
This is shaping up to be a big election year.…
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UPDATE: Alleged swimmer found safe
UPDATE 5:26 p.m.: The Idaho Falls Fire Department has not been able to locate the…
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Compass Academy student tests positive for COVID-19
A Compass Academy student has tested positive for…
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Man who shot at police gets jail term
Channean L. Deveau, 26, of Idaho Falls is charged with five counts of felony aggravated assault, after he fired a gun at people from his vehicle just…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Suspect in I-15 crash located
UPDATE: Suspect who ran from I-15 crash has been located, Idaho State Police…
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Governor Brad Little visits Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Governor Brad Little traveled around eastern Idaho Wednesday to meet with business owners and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of…
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Safe gun storage is focus of new anti-suicide movement
The Gem State has one of the highest rates of suicide by gun in the…
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BBB says scammers are out taking advantage of the pandemic
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Better Business Bureau says scammers are out taking advantage of recent natural disasters and the pandemic. A…
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Election 2020: Important dates to know
With less than two months until the 2020 election, it’s important to have a plan to vote safely this…
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D91 students and staff in isolation after possible COVID-19 exposure
As of Friday, a total of 150 Idaho Falls District 91 students and educators are in isolation this week, after 11 students and 6 staff members tested…
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Wines in the Wild goes virtual
Wines in the Wild: Home Edition will be the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society (TPZS) first virtual…
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Firefighters extinguish field fire
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the foothills near the Black Hawk subdivision (S Henry Creek Road/Cast Iron Road) for a field fire…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday the district will stay in Phase 2 next week.…
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Man arrested for trafficking meth, nearly 100 hydrocodone pills
A 51-year-old Idaho Falls resident has been arrested for trafficking meth and nearly 100 hydrocodone…
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Overwhelming need for tree removal service in Idaho falls
Tree removal companies blew up with calls to remove dozens of downed…
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Pay It Forward: Bikers Against Bullies
The Idaho Falls chapter of Bikers Against Bullies focuses solely on kids and teaching that it’s OK to be yourself, but also accept others as…
Continue Reading Labor Day storm delivers 70+ MPH Gusts, snow and rain showers
(KIFI/KIDK) A potent northern cold front swept through Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming Monday evening. Residents across the Snake River Plain…
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Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed in D93
Bonneville School District 93 reports the following confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in its…
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Idaho Falls Zoo goes to fall hours
The Idaho Falls Zoo will be moving to fall hours on Tuesday.…
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Old Boy Scouts of America building now the home for Community Youth in Action
Over the weekend teens in the group had a chance to check out their new…
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Powerlifters break records in Idaho Falls
The 2020 AWPC-WPC World Cup even in Idaho Falls is drawing powerlifters from around the region to Idaho…
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Idaho State Police’s motorcycle unit wrote more than 100 tickets in one weekend
Idaho State Police worked to get ahead of the Labor Day traffic…
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Jordan makes a campaign stop in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – US Senate candidate (D) Paulette Jordan is making her trip across Idaho to campaign for a Senate seat against (R)…
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Police arrest man after stabbing
A 30-year-old man was arrested for felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon…
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Bonneville County faces a shortage of poll workers
Nationwide, states are facing a shortage of poll workers to assist with elections in November. Some areas in East Idaho are experiencing the hit.…
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Safety concerns raised over NuScale SMR project
Members of the scientific community are voicing concern after the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project received design approval from the U.S.…
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Hygiene kit donation drive promises new start for returning citizens
The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation…
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IFPD and IDOC partner for Re-Entry hygiene kit drive
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a…
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IFPD is looking for 2 people involved in car vandalism
A video sent to us shows two people in a truck throwing rocks at a…
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Missing 11-year-old safely located
UPDATE 11:48 a.m. Idaho Falls Police report Connor has been safely located.…
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Idaho Falls development continues; Intermountain Packing to open beef and bison processing plant
As the pandemic has ripped away the greater sense of normalcy around the world, many businesses are continuing to feel the financial effects. The…
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Local families at risk of going hungry
Since the March shut down due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls has seen the number of community members…
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Chesbro offers free music lessons to kids
Due to the pandemic, kids going back to school will not be able to participate in band or orchestra in some school…
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Local nonprofits ask for donations and volunteers
The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket and the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen are struggling to continue to provide…
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Don’t be fooled by census worker imposters
Many residents of Eastern Idaho may hear a knock at their door or receive some other type of communication from the U.S. Census Bureau within the…
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Elevation Labs celebrates 25 years of business
Unlike most businesses, they are booming during the…
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EIRMC receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award
The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presented Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke…
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Alturas to open new Idaho Falls high school
The old Sears building at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls won’t be empty much…
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D91 announces new rules, expectations for Ravsten Stadium
Idaho Falls School District 91 is unveiling new rules and expectations for Ravsten Stadium amid COVID-19 in accordance with guidance from local…
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Community Youth in Action is looking for a new homebase
The Community Youth in Action also known as CYA is looking for a new…
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Teenager injured in large fight
(IDAHO FALLS – KIFI/KIDK) A 14-year-old boy was struck by a car, in what Bonnveille County Deputies are calling a large fight, late Saturday night.…
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Pandemic showing negative impact on mental health
Providers are expressing an increased rate of people seeking mental health services, including people who have never stepped foot in a therapeutic…
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Police deem EIRMC bomb threat noncredible
Idaho Falls Police deemed a phoned-in bomb threat to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center noncredible…
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‘Fill the Boot’ goes virtual
For 66 years, the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community – one dollar at a time – as…
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D91 pushes start date to Aug. 31
Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board voted unanimously to push back the school start date for from Aug. 26 to Aug. 31.…
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Pocatello man arrested after early morning stabbing
Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a residence on the 1100 block of Kortnee Drive for a report that someone had been stabbed around 12:30 a.m.…
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Online predator threat increases during pandemic
Distance learning is meant to keep kids safe from COVID-19 but experts are reminding parents of the dangers lurking on the…
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Protest outside District 91 office
Protestors have gathered outside the Idaho Falls District…
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Idaho American Idol auditions Thursday
Idaho contestants for American Idol can audition using…
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Chukars look forward to more events at Melaleuca Field
Wednesday night is the last Brews at the Ballpark at Melaleuca…
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D91 Board to discuss delaying start of school during special meeting Thursday
The Idaho Falls Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Compass Academy Auditorium to discuss modifying the 2020-21…
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CEI to start fall semester with on-campus and online options
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will start the fall 2020 semester Monday, August 24 with both on-campus and online options.…
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