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District 91 approves multiple projects

January 22, 2020 6:32 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – District 91 held their board meeting on Wednesday night and approved several additions. The board improved modular…

Program helps to advance students to college

January 22, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

More and more students are taking part in a state program that helps high school students get dual college credit. …

Low-income Heating Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance Program helps those in need with utility bill during winter months

January 22, 2020 5:06 PM Jilliana Colina

EICAP helps individuals who qualify to participate in the Low-income Heating Energy Assistance Program that is state-funded.…

Belliston to seek County Commission seat

January 22, 2020 8:27 AM News Team

Idaho Falls businessman Brady Belliston has announced he will seek the Republican nomination for Bonneville County Commissioner District 2. …

Future plans for the Idaho Falls Event Center

January 21, 2020 5:57 PM Jilliana Colina

The project made significant advancements during 2019, such as beginning early construction, partnering with the State Tax Commission, creating a…

Belliston to seek County Commission seat

January 21, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

“I love the county, I see this as an opportunity really to…

Radford seeks Idaho House Seat 32 B

January 21, 2020 4:39 PM News Team

District 32 is a wide-ranging district that includes parts of Bonneville County and all of Teton, Caribou, Bear Lake, and Oneida Counties.…

Fluor Idaho reports cleanup progress

January 21, 2020 3:31 PM News Team

100 drums of radioactive sludge waste has been treated and repackaged at the Accelerated Retrieval Project VII at the Idaho National Laboratory Site.…

Broadway and I-15 intersection gas leak located and stopped

January 16, 2020 5:42 PM News Team

UPDATE 4:50 p.m. Crews located and stopped the gas leak on Broadway Friday afternoon.…

IDOC proposal to reduce their pay to house inmates could cost taxpayers more

January 17, 2020 5:31 PM Jilliana Colina

Currently, the state pays county jails $55 a day for the first seven days and $75 a day after, to house their inmates.…

VanderSloots to be honored by Alturas Institute

January 17, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

Idaho Falls businessman Frank VanderSloot and his wife Belinda will receive the John and Abigail Adams Award from the Alturas Institute on February…

Fire destroys vacant Idaho Falls house

January 17, 2020 8:45 AM News Team

Fire destroyed a vacant home at the intersection of Broadway at Highway 20 and N. 35th West at around 6:36 a.m.…

Idaho Falls man arrested after 2 children report sexual exploitation

January 16, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man faces felony charges after an area elementary school notified police that two children reported sexual…

Idaho Falls insurance agent’s license revoked

January 16, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

he Idaho Department of Insurance revoked the insurance producer license of Julissa Ivette Chaffin and BETTY BAIL BONDS INC. for violations of the…

Idaho Falls man arrested for felony injury to a child

January 16, 2020 3:20 PM News Team

A 33-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested on two counts of felony injury to a child Thursday…

Idaho Falls parking restrictions lifted

January 16, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls has completed snow removal activities associated with the recent winter weather event, so the parking restrictions have been…

Idaho Falls Community Hospital ribbon cutting

Idaho Falls welcomes new hospital

January 16, 2020 2:35 PM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is formally welcoming the new Idaho Falls Community Hospital to the region Thursday. …

How the Idaho Falls Regional Airport keeps the runways clear during snow season

January 15, 2020 5:44 PM Jilliana Colina

Making sure an airport runway is clear enough for planes to land and take off safely during snow season is such a unique task, that the Idaho Falls…

Endangered tamarin comes to Idaho Falls Zoo

January 15, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

A critically endangered one-pound cotton-top female tamarin has a new home at the Idaho Falls…

Remember to shovel the sidewalk

January 15, 2020 5:28 PM Ariel Schroeder

Removing snow is a pain, but it has to be…

Lost cat from Russia has found his way home

January 15, 2020 5:29 PM Ariel Schroeder

After sharing Ivan’s story last week he has been reunited with his…

Snowfall hits record levels at Jackson Hole

January 15, 2020 3:15 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort claims this has been one of the “snowiest” season it has seen in its history. …

Thunder Ridge High School hosts PINK NIGHT, cancer fundraiser

January 14, 2020 4:51 PM Jilliana Colina

“A lot of the players, to be honest, they know someone that has been affected by this disease, and it gives them an opportunity to go on and play for…

4 ways to prepare your car for winter driving

January 14, 2020 3:06 PM Ariel Schroeder

We can get a lot of snow in Idaho, and a lot of people are not prepared for…

Would you help a driver who has slid off the highway?

January 13, 2020 4:51 PM Jilliana Colina

“There’s a lot of people out there that I think take advantage of other…

Idaho Falls snow removal begins

January 13, 2020 9:27 AM News Team

Since the recent snowstorm dumped moe than two inches of snow on Idaho Falls, it officially qualifies as a “snow event”. …

Bank robbery suspects caught

January 11, 2020 3:02 PM News Team

Pocatello Police have arrested the suspects in the US Bank robbery on Thursday.…

UPDATE: Some customers saying service restored

January 10, 2020 7:11 PM News Team

UPDATE: 8:16 P.M.: A number of CenturyLink customers are telling Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 service has been restored. IDAHO FALLS,…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office receives massage chair donation

January 10, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

Ahhhsome Relaxation donated three massage chairs to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.…

Power outage blamed on squirrel

January 10, 2020 11:40 AM News Team

A faulty fuse is the suspected cause of an Idaho Falls Power outage.…

White substance identified following Hazmat incident at EIRMC

January 9, 2020 10:56 PM News Team

he Idaho Falls Fire Department and Regional HazMat Team tested the substance while on scene at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center late Tuesday…

Cold Friday, Winter Storm Watch for Saturday

January 9, 2020 4:21 PM Michael Coats

Cold and breezy with a few scattered snow showers Thursday night. Clearing skies for Friday morning with a COLD start to the day. Several…

Mayor plans a SMART city

January 9, 2020 7:32 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper says she hopes to lead a SMART city into 2020. …

Governor tours Bonneville’s tech school

January 9, 2020 9:26 AM Ariel Schroeder

Governor Brad Little made a stop at Bonneville school’s district’s technical-career high…

Palisades Ranger District to seek a share of state funding

January 8, 2020 2:43 PM News Team

The Palisades Ranger District will seek Idaho Parks and Recreation Department funding for four major recreation projects near Idaho…

Man arrested for burglary at Albertsons

January 8, 2020 11:02 AM News Team

A 26-year-old Bonneville County man has been arrested for burglary at Albertsons Grocery Store on 25th…

Cat from Russia found in Idaho Falls

January 7, 2020 5:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

One unique cat at the Idaho falls Animal Shelter may come with a lot of…

One person hospitalized in Bonneville County crash

January 7, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

Bonneville County authorities are investigating a two-car crash at the intersection of Crawley Road and 113th North. …

D.A.R.E. program graduates about 200 students in two schools Monday night.

About 200 kids graduate D.A.R.E. program; more this week

January 6, 2020 8:18 PM Todd Kunz

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – About 200 kids graduated from the D.A.R.E. program Monday night. Fifth graders from Woodland Hills Elementary…

BYDC focuses on reducing youth vaping

January 6, 2020 6:20 PM Ariel Schroeder

There is a renewed focus on reducing substance abuse in our…

Accident at 49th South Ammon Road in Ammon Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020

Accident sends one to hospital

January 5, 2020 7:21 PM Todd Kunz

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…

Crews complete snow removal mission

January 5, 2020 12:13 PM News Team

Idaho Falls snow plow activities have been completed and parking restrictions have been…

Idaho Falls man charged after violent attack

January 5, 2020 4:43 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is being held on assault charges after he allegedly attacked a woman in the 1200 block of Ashment. …

Family could come to Idaho for answers

January 4, 2020 11:28 PM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…

How Idaho Falls cleans up your commute

January 2, 2020 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

Knowing when the snowplows will get to your street doesn’t have to be a mystery…

Going from Christmas to Compost

December 23, 2019 11:21 AM Matthew Rosenberg

Neighbors can drop their after-season Tannenbaums at collection sites around Idaho…

Winter weather rings in the New Year for Eastern Idaho and Wyoming.

January 1, 2020 2:48 PM Michael Coats

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…

Snowfall triggers parking restrictions

January 1, 2020 11:17 AM News Team

Parking restrictions are now in place in Idaho Falls to accomodate snow plowing…

New Year’s fun gone wrong could send you to the ER

December 31, 2019 6:13 PM Ariel Schroeder

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

December 31, 2019 3:41 PM Jilliana Colina

“There’s not one perfect fitness plan for everyone. Everyone’s goals are different and they need to be individualized to that…

Credit Union donation comes just in time

December 31, 2019 2:35 PM News Team

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.…

Avoid New Year greetings from the DUI task force

December 31, 2019 1:54 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Police are joining a statewide law enforcement mobilization combating impaired driving through…

Be safe when setting off fireworks for New Year’s

December 30, 2019 6:22 PM Ariel Schroeder

Kicking the new year off with a bang can mean jail time for aerial fireworks…

Woman makes noise about neighborhood attraction

December 30, 2019 5:10 PM Jilliana Colina

Bonneville County City Planning and Zoning tell us the event center doesn’t have to maintain a certain noise level based on their…

EIRMC names Associate Administrator

December 30, 2019 3:02 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls native has been named an Associate Administrator at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…

Officer injured making early morning arrest

December 30, 2019 2:42 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police Officer suffered injuries just after 2 a.m. Sunday…

Lit candle starts camper fire

December 30, 2019 12:14 PM Ariel Schroeder

A maintenance crew member working on Gladstone Street in Idaho Falls saw smoke spewing from the windows of a trailer home.…

Idaho State Police issue warning to drivers

December 29, 2019 12:34 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho state police have issued a warning to drivers about Interstate 15. They say slick road conditions exist between…

How to make your New Year’s resolution stick

December 29, 2019 12:33 PM Jilliana Colina

According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.…

IFFD Deputy Chief to retire Tuesday

December 29, 2019 4:42 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department honored retiring Deputy Chief Dave Coffey…

Tips to save you money on your taxes

December 27, 2019 3:29 PM Jilliana Colina

Just because you can’t file yet, doesn’t mean you can’t get an idea of what your tax bill will look like.…

Bonneville County man faces felony domestic violence charges

December 27, 2019 11:04 AM News Team

A Bonneville County man was arrested Thursday after Bonneville County Deputies investigated reports of domestic violence that happened on Christmas…

Tapp to file lawsuit against Idaho Falls Police Department

December 26, 2019 6:55 PM News Team

Attorneys for Christopher Tapp have filed notice of a claim that will seek damages for his unjust conviction and…

Police investigate two-car crash south of Idaho Falls

December 26, 2019 4:24 PM News Team

At least one person was hospitalized after a two-car crash at York Road and South Yellowstone near Idaho Falls…

Local educator heads to Antarctica on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition

December 26, 2019 3:40 PM Jilliana Colina

“Aboard that ship will be naturalist and scientists from all over the world”…

Murder threats lead to arrest of California man

December 26, 2019 12:47 PM News Team

A California man is in jail after allegedly making threats to kill his wife. …

Megaplex theatre planned in Idaho Falls

December 26, 2019 12:22 PM News Team

The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies has announced a joint agreement with Ball Ventures to build a new Megaplex Theatre in Idaho…

Idaho Falls man arrested after Christmas Eve disturbance

December 26, 2019 11:21 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls was arrested Tuesday after a disturbance in the 3200 South block of 65th…

Boy Scout with special needs helps others with special needs in Ghana

December 25, 2019 1:32 PM Jilliana Colina

“To do something to help others with special needs is always really…

Man finds lost money, returned to owner

December 24, 2019 11:01 PM Linda Larsen

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…

New officers join Idaho Falls Police

December 24, 2019 3:25 PM News Team

Four new officers officially joined the Idaho Falls Police Department December 19. …

“12 Days of Giveaways” contest

December 24, 2019 11:14 AM News Team

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…

Final 3 funerals for Hansen family held; all 9 laid to rest

December 23, 2019 8:10 PM Todd Kunz

The Idaho Falls and surrounding communities said goodbye Monday morning to the final three victims of a deadly South Dakota plane crash that happened…

Fire damages Idaho Falls outbuilding

December 23, 2019 1:55 PM News Team

Fire caused about $10,000 damage to an outbuilding near the Idaho Falls Airport at around 12:45 p.m.…

LaBelle Lake Ice Palace prepares for Saturday’s season-opening

December 20, 2019 6:59 PM Jilliana Colina

Visitors will be able to enjoy fire shows, horse-drawn sleigh rides, characters like Elsa and Olaf, hot cocoa, and…

Holiday travelers will begin hitting the road Friday evening

December 20, 2019 12:59 PM Jilliana Colina

AAA says that this is the eight-year of consecutive travel volume increases and the eighth consecutive year of record-breaking travel.…

501st Legion stops by our studio to talk about new ‘Star Wars’ flick

December 20, 2019 12:32 PM Kaitlin Miklos

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…

Recreation activities open in time for holidays

December 20, 2019 11:10 AM News Team

New recreation opportunities are now available throughout eastern…

Teachers receive help from ISU Credit Union

December 20, 2019 9:09 AM News Team

ISU Credit Union officials visited two local schools this week and left some cash donations…

New holiday flavors of ice cream arrive at Reed’s Dairy

December 19, 2019 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

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…

School lunch debt takes a toll

December 19, 2019 5:00 PM News Team

Numerous stories on social media have highlighted the ongoing crisis of school lunch debt. Local schools are also feeling the burden of unpaid meals…

Lack of gym space forces the Idaho Falls Rec Center to turn away 12 basketball teams

December 19, 2019 7:22 PM Jilliana Colina

“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…

When and where you can donate blood this holiday season

December 19, 2019 11:01 AM News Team

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…

Idaho State troopers bring Christmas to 10 counties

December 18, 2019 5:44 PM Ariel Schroeder

ISP partnered with Broulims grocery store collecting money and food for families in the 10 counties they patrol.…

Hawthorne Elementary Food Backpacks Project

Food backpacks help students in need through winter break

December 18, 2019 5:22 PM Jilliana Colina

“About 80% of our kids are on free and reduced lunch so they really depend on that breakfast and lunch every…

Jim Hansen, Jake Hansen and Houston Hansen

Last three funerals scheduled for plane crash victims

December 18, 2019 3:37 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last three victims funerals from the South Dakota plane crash have been scheduled. According to Wood Funeral…

Remembering Kirk and Jim Hansen: Employees remember 2 businessmen

December 18, 2019 3:41 PM News Team, Linda Larsen

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…

Postal carriers report more dog bites, close encounters with dogs during holiday package increase

December 18, 2019 2:52 PM News Team

Southern Idaho postal carriers are reporting an increasing number of dog bites and close encounters with dogs as they deliver a growing number of…

Here’s how to get rid of the ice that’s stuck on your sidewalk

December 17, 2019 5:41 PM Jilliana Colina

Should you pick up a bag of salt or ice melt?…

15 families will have a merry Christmas this year

December 17, 2019 5:34 PM Ariel Schroeder

15 low-income families with students at Ucon Elementary will have a merry Christmas this year.…

NTSB: Icy conditions during deadly South Dakota plane crash

December 17, 2019 2:36 PM Associated Press

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…

Debra J. Trujillo, Kimberly J. Winterholler and Robert. J. Winterholler

Traffic stop and search warrant results in drug arrests

December 17, 2019 11:42 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies made contact with and detained 34-year old Robert J. Winterholler and 32-year-old Kimberly J. Winterholler in…

United Airlines to add 5th Idaho Falls – Denver flight

December 17, 2019 11:05 AM News Team

United Airlines will provide a fifth daily flight from Idaho Falls to Denver, for the first time in the Idaho Falls Airport’s…

NuScale project hits approval milestone

December 16, 2019 8:16 AM News Team

The Idaho-based Small Modular Reactor project met a achievement on its path to commercial operation last week. …

You may hold the missing clue to finding a hit and run suspect in Idaho Falls.

December 15, 2019 5:37 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a hit and run injury accident and is asking for public assistance…

How to support people coping with grief

December 15, 2019 4:24 PM Emma Iannacone

Friends, coworkers and neighbors of the Hansen family know how much of an impact they’ve had on Southeast…

Kelly Canyon’s season-opening starts the weekend early for some

December 13, 2019 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

If you’re into more extreme riding the resort’s new slogan, “Make the terrain park great again,” will excite you.…

Local elementary asks for food donations to feed needy students during winter break

December 13, 2019 5:58 PM Jilliana Colina

For some students, winter break means holidays, fun, and no school. However, for other students who live with food insecurity in their homes, it…

Police search for stolen vehicle suspect

December 13, 2019 3:39 PM News Team

Shortly before 3 p.m. Idaho Falls Police Department received a call about a stolen vehicle from a neighboring town.…

Nominate eastern Idaho’s lifesaving heroes

December 13, 2019 12:02 PM News Team

Nominate the brave men and women who courageously helped save the life of another to receive an East Idaho Real Heroes award.…