Idaho pump prices fall another 6 cents, now just 4 cents higher than US average
Idaho drivers will feel the chill with freezing temperatures and snow predicted throughout the week, but they are also warming up to falling gas…
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Idaho governor sets school buildings, water infrastructure and transportation as top priorities
Governor Brad Little will deliver his 2024 State of the State and Budget Address in the Idaho House Chambers at 1 p.m. Mountain Time on Monday, Jan.…
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Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Jan. 15
There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this…
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Ground survey of bighorn sheep in Unit 26 suggests population is stable
Fish and Game staff recently completed a ground survey of bighorn sheep along Big Creek in Unit…
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Hyde Pond Kid’s Ice Fishing Derby set for Jan. 27
All kids will go home with a prize and maybe some…
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Learn about AmeriCorps with Serve Idaho
Organizations interested in attending the information session can register in…
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The Top ‘Big Fish’ Stories of 2023
From a 40-pound lake monster in Hayden Lake to a 75-year-old record vindicated by passionate bass fishing sleuths, big fish stories covered all…
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How drunk driving forever changed Debbie Crawley’s life
It was a happy day at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center as caregivers reunited with their former patient — Debbie Crawley.…
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The Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight…
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Lawmakers ask for new education grant
Education will be a hot topic in the upcoming Idaho Legislative…
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Teton County Sheriff’s Office makes felony drug trafficking arrest
All three arrestees were transported to the Jefferson County Jail to await…
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“Ski for Free Day” at Mink Creek Nordic Center Jan. 6
The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day Saturday, Jan. 6,…
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Semi truck hits ITD truck and almost hits crew members
“We’re seeing generally fewer people being aware of what they’re doing on the…
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Fatality crash on State Highway 75
A 68-year-old Hailey man succumbed to his injuries on scene.…
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Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Boise
Stacker compiled a list of the best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Boise using data from…
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Idaho’s 2023 population growth outpaces the nation
Idaho’s population growth in 2023 was over double the national average of 0.5%.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial pushed back
Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Arizona trial, which was set for April, is now vacated.…
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Highland staff enjoys surprise faculty lounge update
Highland High School faculty and staff returned from the winter break to one more holiday surprise: an updated faculty lounge, all courtesy of school…
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Recreational grant application seeks new snowmobile in Ashton/Island Park Ranger District
U.S. Forest Service law enforcement in Ashton/Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is submitting a grant application to…
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Investigation underway after fire at Ririe Fire Station
The Central Fire District is picking up the pieces after its Ririe Fire Station caught fire Wednesday…
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Car burglaries in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department says two females have been identified after ring doorbell videos of car burglaries circulated throughout the…
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Idaho’s ‘Clean Slate Act’ goes into effect
Several new laws are in effect in Idaho this…
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Baby boy is first baby born at Portneuf in 2024
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) announced Ethan Lewis Sutton as the 2024 New Year’s…
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Deceased identified in train vs. semi fatality collision
On Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at approximately 2:32 p.m., the Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office responded to a train versus semi-truck collision at the…
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Firth Fire Department still recovering from station fire 2 years ago
The recent fire burning an auxiliary building at the Ririe Fire Station, reminds us of a similar situation that happened nearly two years ago at the…
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New federal court lawyer representative appointed
The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of Idaho announced the appointment of Sam Angell as the newest of the Court’s…
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Trees wanted for Ammon Christmas Tree Bonfire
Live, undecorated Christmas trees are needed in Ammon Dec. 26 to Jan.…
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Pocatello to host reception for council member
Pocatello City Councilman Scott Marchand is…
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Little says Idaho LAUNCH applications blew past expectations
Governor Brad Little will announce the total number of Idaho LAUNCH applications and highlight the successful program in Sugar…
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PCSD 25 announces restructured roles for finance and maintenance departments
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announce a series of changes in leadership roles within its finance and maintenance…
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Help shape the future of Bannock County
People are moving to Idaho, and Bannock County is starting to feel the impacts of that…
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Idaho man arrested after flying stolen plane from North Las Vegas into California
An Idaho man was arrested after stealing a plane from the North Las Vegas airport, flying it over 100 miles into a southern California airport and…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants 2,000th wish
Make-A-Wish Idaho fulfilled 13-year-old Holman’s wish to go to…
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Mountain View Hospital welcomes first baby of 2024
Mountain View Hospital announced Thomas Pettibone was its first baby born in the New Year.…
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EIRMC announces first baby of 2024
Baby Jade was born on Jan. 1 at 3:45 a.m., making her Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s official “New Year’s Baby.”…
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Idaho among several states that received nonspecific state Capitol bomb threats
Idaho’s State Capitol is getting back to normal after being evacuated Wednesday…
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Jeremy Best pleads not guilty to murder charges
Murder suspect Jeremy Best appeared in court Wednesday through Zoom looking more coherent and attentive than at his first appearance in…
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Shelley seeks input as it plans for future
The City of Shelley needs the help of its residents as it seeks to plan its future.…
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Firefighters respond to blaze at fire station
Firefighters are responding to a blaze in…
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Recap of holiday weekend DUI arrests
Keeping you safe. That was the goal for local law enforcement over the…
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Blackfoot plans intersection closure Thursday
Officials say to plan alternate routes as the closure is planned for the whole…
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League of Women Voters of Pocatello holding Legislative forum
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello (LWVP) is sponsoring “2024 Idaho Legislature Preview,” a virtual forum to be held Jan.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo needs volunteers
“If we were up near 100, we’d be…
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New and shorter FAFSA is now open
A new and shorter Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open and ready for families to begin filling it out, but you have less time…
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Miss America teaches local girls about Nuclear Engineering
Miss America is in Idaho Falls teaching young women about STEM and the field of Nuclear…
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Prescribed pile burning scheduled for winter months
The Pocatello Fire Department will conduct prescribed pile burning operations at multiple sites in early…
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More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January, officials say
More than one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…
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1 hospitalized after crash in Bannock County
This incident remains under investigation by the Idaho State…
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Metros where renters are the most overextended in Idaho
Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in…
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Police warn against phone scam
FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Police say to be aware that there is a current phone scam going around. They say residents are being contacted via…
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Hamlet Homes reunites U.S. Marines with their family for Christmas
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two of our hometown marines, Kiano Kishiyama and his wife Emili Kishiyama, who are serving in San Diego got…
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Ski Resorts surviving with deficit of snowpack
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is one of the resorts having to deal with less snow than what they usually…
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Judge allows lawsuit that challenges Idaho’s broad abortion ban to move forward
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press An Idaho judge on Friday denied a request by the state’s top legal chief to throw out a lawsuit seeking to…
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Portneuf Oncologist receives the Tom Beck Award from the Idaho Society of Clinical Oncology
POCATELLO, Idaho — Michael Francisco, MD, medical oncologist, received the Tom Beck Award from the Idaho Society of Clinical Oncology (ISCO) in…
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Idaho house where 4 students were killed was razed. Here’s what happened to other homes linked to notorious killings
The University of Idaho on Thursday demolished the off-campus home where four students were fatally stabbed last year — the latest instance in…
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Snowpack is lacking with no major additions of snowfall
The snowfall has been lackluster to start off the winter season across Idaho for most of the…
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Two lucky lottery numbers announced for Idaho’s $1,000,000 Raffle
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Lottery announced the winning numbers for the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle. The winning numbers are 106522 and 091588. The…
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New behavioral health plan coming to Idaho
“We think this is a really big step towards finding a…
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“Something stinks” in Idaho Falls – How the meat packing plant is responding
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The people of Idaho Falls agree, “something stinks.” The discussion continues in a wave of online questions surrounding…
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Board of Education to name next ISU president
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a special Board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. Mountain Time to consider a contract and…
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Judge orders release of Tylee Ryan’s body to family members
Judge Steven W. Boyce has ordered the remains of Tylee Ryan to be turned over to her…
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Police seek help with homicide investigation
As part of an ongoing homicide investigation, Idaho State Police and local law enforcement agencies need your help gathering information about a…
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Portneuf Health restores patient portal after cybersecurity incident
Portneuf Health has restored access to its patient portal, MyChart.…
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Settlement reached in D91 elections case
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday a settlement agreement has been finalized with two employees from Idaho Falls…
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New Idaho State University president announced
The Idaho State Board of Education named Robert W. Wagner as the 14th president of Idaho State University during a special meeting on…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for assault with a machete
A 30-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced to 51 and a half months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney…
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Why officers are coming to Idaho amid a nation wide police shortage
Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, Local News 8 is digging into why Idaho is in a better position than many other…
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How to keep your Christmas tree fire free
ason is suspected to be the reason December ranks the top month for house fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection…
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Idaho Ag sees record sales of four top commodities, a report says
Idaho’s top commodity, dairy, saw an 18% revenue drop in…
Continue Reading Michael Hinkel found guilty of attempted strangulation
Hinkel is now scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable Judge Alan C. Stephens on Feb. 26,…
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Make-A-Wish kids are wishing it forward this holiday season through a motivational hotline
Make-A-Wish wants to spark hope this holiday season with the debut of the Holiday Wish…
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Beware of mailers appearing to originate from unlicensed consumer lenders
Idaho Department of Finance Director Patricia Perkins is warning consumers to look closely at incoming mail that may appear to be correspondence from…
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Federal Labor Law posters available for free to Idaho businesses
Many Idaho businesses don’t know the required labor law posters some companies try to sell them are available for download from the state and federal…
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DEQ seeks comment on Annual Site Treatment Plan Report for Idaho National Laboratory
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the Annual Site Treatment Plan (STP) Report for the Idaho National Laboratory…
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“The depths of our sorrow are beyond words:” Family of Zeke Best responds to first-degree murder charges
An indictment by a Teton County grand jury was unsealed Tuesday charging Jeremy Albert Best with three counts of murder in the first degree for the…
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Judge denies Chad Daybell’s motion to remove death penalty
A judge says Chad Daybell could be sentenced to death if he found guilty of murder, according to court…
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Police investigate Chubbuck disturbance
Chubbuck Police Department officers responded to the 5000 block of Independence Avenue in reference to the report of a disturbance Tuesday around…
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Idaho Falls Zoo hosting winter break camps
Registration is now…
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Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves
The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…
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Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need
The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…
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IPUC approves proposed settlement that will change rates for eastern Idaho water utility customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a settlement that will change rates for Falls Water Co. customers in eastern…
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Pets are not presents – A message from local animal shelters
In the past week, 11 puppies have been surrendered to the Blackfoot Animal Shelter.…
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Efforts being made to help seniors feel less lonely during the holidays
“44% of seniors experience loneliness during the…
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Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing 3 firearms
A 32-year-old was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for unlawful possession of three firearms by a convicted…
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Fish and Game amends hunting, fishing and trapping closure in Snake River previously closed due to presence of quagga mussel larvae
Idaho Fish and Game has lifted the hunting, fishing and trapping closures in the previously closed reach of the Snake River upstream of “broken…
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Fall River Electric pays out $2.1 million to customers
Last week, Fall River Electric Cooperative mailed cash back checks to the owner-members (customers) of the Co-op totaling more than $2.1 million…
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Risch recognizes Royal Theaters as Idaho Falls Gem
Royal Theaters will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S.…
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DEQ lifts boil water advisory for Aspen Ridge Subdivision
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) lifted the boil water advisory Tuesday for the Aspen Ridge Subdivision in Fremont…
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Idaho Land Board announces $61 million distribution to public schools
Public schools are receiving a $61,532,200 distribution for the current school year, which is the largest portion of the $100,315,00 distributed to…
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Risch recognizes Council Mountain Coffee & Laundromat as Council Gem
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, member and former-chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Council…
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Search for Jayden Jensen on pause
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is pausing its efforts in the search for Jayden Jensen due to icy…
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Victor awarded $692,000 for Agate Road Connectivity Project
The City of Victor was awarded a grant for $692,000 to transform an unimproved dirt section of Agate Avenue between Larkspur Avenue and Aspen Road…
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Christmas tree disposal sites and recycling
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is making holiday cleanup efforts easier for city residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…
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Police locate Idaho Falls woman
The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to check the welfare of 33-year-old Idaho Falls…
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Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced Monday the statewide naloxone distribution program has been relaunched.…
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Police ask for help after string of vandalism
It seems there are a pair of grinches in Idaho Falls, and the police need your help catching…
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Idaho gas prices down another 10 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.71/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of…
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Kohberger motion to dismiss denied
A district judge has denied a request to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case of Bryan…
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Judge Gratton named Chief of Idaho Court of Appeals
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge David Gratton will become that court’s next chief judge, effective Jan. 1,…
Continue Reading Executives charged with bid rigging, territorial allocation and defrauding US Forest Service after a wiretap investigation
Following a court-authorized wiretap investigation, a federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment last week charging two executives of…
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