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Idaho Falls Regional Airport continues updates to parking lot facilities

September 22, 2023 10:55 AM News Team

You should plan for minor delays while parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) as construction improvements have temporarily changed…

Businesses will learn about unemployment insurance benefits at Sept. 27 seminar

September 24, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The free seminar will cover the claim filing process, what happens when a claimant quits or is fired and how to protect an account from…

Empowering Parents Advisory Panel concludes work, recommendations sent to Board of Education

September 23, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The Empowering Parents Parent Advisory Panel held its final meeting Thursday afternoon in…

SIPH offers updated COVID-19 vaccine

September 22, 2023 10:56 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has the added the updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna in limited quantities to its…

Bryan Kohberger hearing delayed by a month

September 22, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

A hearing in the Bryan Kohberger murder case that was set for Friday is being…

Deadly crash in Bonneville County

September 22, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

Police are investigating a deadly two vehicle crash in Bonneville…

Persistent rains provide localized street flooding

September 21, 2023 11:41 AM Evan Thomason

Most regions are seeing between a half inch to an entire inch of rain in the past 24…

State officials quickly respond to quagga mussel discovery

September 21, 2023 4:00 PM Stephanie Lucas

The recent discovery of Quagga Mussel larvae in the Snake River by the Twin Falls area has prompted a quick response from Idaho officials.…

Bingham County provides update on wind turbine projects

September 21, 2023 4:18 PM Travis Richards

Editor’s note: This story has been updated with clarification that the wind projects will be taxed, not residents. BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The…

Accidents on Woodruff cause delays

September 21, 2023 3:03 PM Evan Thomason

There were two separate accidents on Woodruff that slowed traffic for a time in Idaho Falls Thursday…

It’s rutting season – Watch for wildlife

September 21, 2023 2:56 PM News Team

As temperatures drop and with the arrival of rutting season, AAA reminds drivers to watch for wildlife on or near the…

2023 Distinguished Under 40 recipients

September 21, 2023 2:43 PM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber announced its annual 2023 Distinguished Under 40 Awards…

National Forest surveys coming your way

September 21, 2023 12:03 PM News Team

Just like the postman, these folks may be out in all kinds of adverse weather…

Eric Fredericksen to lead new Office of the State Public Defender

September 21, 2023 11:47 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has appointed Eric Fredericksen as State Public Defender to lead the newly created Office of the State Public Defender…

Endangered missing person alert issued for 78-year-old with severe dementia

September 21, 2023 11:18 AM News Team

The Jerome Police Department has issued an endangered missing person alert for a 78-year-old man with severe…

ISU Homecoming parade returns Saturday

September 21, 2023 11:22 AM News Team

One of Idaho State University’s most long-standing traditions will begin Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10…

US Attorney Hurwit to co-sponsor “United Against Hate” summit in Pocatello

September 21, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

The event is free and is open to the…

Fall 2023 prescribed burn on North Zone of Salmon‐Challis National Forest

September 21, 2023 9:23 AM News Team

Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of September through December. …

Measles reported in Idaho resident

September 20, 2023 5:17 PM News Team

Public health officials remind Idahoans to protect themselves from highly contagious illness by getting…

Integrated Waste Treatment Unit hits milestone

September 20, 2023 3:16 PM Travis Richards

Hundreds of workers at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU) were celebrated for their accomplishments Wednesday in officially kicking off the…

Visitors Center changes name to Visit Idaho Falls

September 20, 2023 3:24 PM Seth Ratliff

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is rebranding the Eastern Idaho visitor’s center. It is now the “Visit Idaho Falls…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office launches program to help inmates after incarceration

September 20, 2023 10:40 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is excited to launch a new program at the Bonneville County Jail for inmates.…

AAA shares tips for Child Passenger Safety Week

September 20, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and AAA is reminding grown-ups to help keep kids safe in…

Oktoberfest coming to Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday

September 20, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is hosting Oktoberfest in the street on Saturday, Sept. 23 on the 300 Block of Park…

Critchfield announces sponsor for Idaho Teacher of the Year Award

September 20, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield has announced the addition of a corporate sponsor for the state’s annual Teacher of the…

Idaho school named among 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools

September 19, 2023 11:54 AM Braydon Wilson

An Idaho school has been named among the 353 schools recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for…

ISDA confirms quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River

September 19, 2023 10:55 AM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) confirmed the presence of quagga mussel larvae in the Centennial Waterfront Park area of the Snake…

Fossil found: Idaho No. 5 returns to Idaho Museum of Natural History after 60+ years

September 7, 2023 11:48 AM Cole Sams

A late-night glance at his inbox almost caused Leif Tapanila to fall out of…

Horse and rider killed in crash in Jefferson County

September 19, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

A horse and its rider were killed Monday after a semi struck them on Old Butte…

EISF broke attendance records

September 19, 2023 4:27 PM News Team

This year, the Eastern Idaho State Fair broke four daily attendance records, and two Grandstand events were sold…

Road closure starts Wednesday on Sunnyside and I-15 business loop

September 19, 2023 2:43 PM News Team

Significant impacts to traffic are…

Local students invite community to celebrate cultural differences

September 19, 2023 11:04 AM Kailey Galaviz

A local senior is hosting a Multicultural Event this Saturday. It will include performances, games, raffle prizes and…

DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for American Falls Hydroelectric Project

September 19, 2023 12:02 PM News Team

The existing facility, located on the Snake River in Power County, Idaho, is filing for relicense.…

Election clerks encourage voters to double-check their registration status

September 19, 2023 10:00 AM Braydon Wilson

September 19th every year is known as National Voter Registration Day. November will bring important local elections from many of the places within…

Big Springs Water Company, LLC appointed as receiver of Island Park Water Company, Inc.

September 18, 2023 2:25 PM News Team

The Bonneville County District Court issued an order appointing Big Springs Water Company, LLC (Big Springs) to serve as the receiver of Island Park…

Why it’s never too late to learn how to swim

September 19, 2023 7:52 AM Emma Benson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Being in the water is a fun pastime, but it can be dangerous. Idaho ranks as the ninth-deadliest state for drowning…

Vehicle burglaries in Pocatello

September 18, 2023 12:36 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department has received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries around the City of Pocatello during the past couple of weeks.…

Body recovered near Meadow Creek at Ririe Reservoir

September 18, 2023 10:26 AM News Team

Late Saturday afternoon, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to Ririe Reservoir to a report of a deceased person found in a…

Juvenile killed in rollover north of Blackfoot

September 18, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

A juvenile is dead and three other individuals are in the hospital following a rollover crash north of Blackfoot…

Spreading kindness around Pocatello

August 19, 2023 9:00 AM Linda Larsen

This campaign is a reminder to choose kindness, understanding and support to empower and uplift community…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to begin prescribed fires in Teton Basin

September 15, 2023 9:33 AM Kailey Galaviz

Smoke will be visible from the Teton Valley…

3 southern Idaho drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison

September 18, 2023 4:13 PM News Team

U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug trafficking cases in Southern Idaho today involving…

SH-31 to close for controlled burn Monday

September 18, 2023 10:57 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) along with the U.S. Forest Service will shut down State Highway 31 between mileposts 12-17 from 12 p.m. to…

Will Idaho gas prices rise again?

September 18, 2023 12:29 PM News Team

Idaho drivers saw little change at the pump this week, but with the cost of crude oil now at a 10-month high, gas prices could be on the move soon…

Salmon-Challis resumes aerial herbicide application this fall

September 23, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Treatments will occur as conditions allow between Oct. 2 and Nov.2,…

ISP recognizes National Forensic Science Week and emphasizes role forensic science plays in supporting justice

September 18, 2023 11:13 AM News Team

Throughout the week, ISP will educate the public about forensic science and host a public community education presentation to highlight facets of…

F&G seeks public comment on proposed emergency closures on antler hunting/gathering

September 18, 2023 9:49 AM News Team

New legislation allows F&G Commission to close antler hunting/gathering on public…

Free car seat check events across Idaho for Child Passenger Safety Week

September 17, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Across Idaho, there are many free seat check events coming…

Idaho Foodbank Back to School Campaign

September 17, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Foodbank’s Backpack program ensures students who are chronically hungry have access to adequate food over the…

September is National Preparedness Month – Are you ready?

September 17, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Here are some of AAA’s tips to prepare yourself and your loved…

Marshall Public Library’s Arts and Community Tickets program returns

September 16, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

To check out the tickets, you must be a Pocatello city resident and have an adult Marshall Public Library…

Trapper education course planned Sept. 23 in Salmon

September 16, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

An interactive course provides hands-on training from experienced trapping…

Eastern Idaho attorney indicted for drug trafficking charges

September 15, 2023 2:58 PM News Team

The indictment alleges from June 2022 to Feb. 19, 2023, Robin Dwain Dunn conspired with others to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine in eastern…

Bingham County Republicans sue state GOP; Chairwoman responds

September 15, 2023 5:59 PM Seth Ratliff

The Bingham County Republican Central Committee is suing the state Republican party over what they say are “bully tactics” by the larger…

Cow moose dies after attempt to relocate out of Twin Falls

September 15, 2023 4:25 PM News Team

lt cow moose made its way into Twin Falls in the early morning hours of Thursday after being seen in the Snake River Canyon the day…

Rabbitstick Primal Skills Conference draws many to learn survival skills

September 15, 2023 11:01 AM Evan Thomason

Many from far and wide met in Madison County this past week to live off the…

Fatal crash west of Burley on I-84

September 15, 2023 2:43 PM News Team

Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 2:00 a.m. on Interstate 84 at milepost 200.5, in…

Charter schools working with families despite high waitlist numbers

September 15, 2023 1:13 PM Travis Richards

Charter schools in Eastern Idaho continue to try and accommodate as many families as possible, despite high waitlist…

Injury crash on I-84 north of Kimberly

September 15, 2023 11:12 AM News Team

Police are investigating a multi-vehicle injury collision which occurred on Thursday at 2:03 p.m. on eastbound I-84 near mile marker 181 in Jerome…

Idaho DMV removes convenience fees for online license reinstatement payments

September 15, 2023 10:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has removed the convenience fee for online driver’s license…

Idaho’s August unemployment rate increases to 3%

September 15, 2023 12:34 PM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased in August, rising by two-tenths of a percent from 2.8% in July to 3%.…

Robbery in Pocatello

September 15, 2023 10:31 AM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is reporting a robbery happened Thursday in the area of Bartz…

Doom Haunted Attraction begins Sept. 29

September 15, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

100% of the haunt’s proceeds will benefit the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E.…

22 years since Amber Hoopes disappeared

September 14, 2023 2:44 PM News Team

Sept. 14 marks 22 years since Amber Hoopes…

Police seek help locating missing person

September 14, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing 32-year-old Monteview…

ISU unveils new and improved Holt Arena

September 14, 2023 8:29 PM Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After nearly two years of renovations, Idaho State University’s Holt Arena is ready. ISU President Kevin Satterlee…

Ammon Fill the Boot fundraiser hits record in donations

September 14, 2023 6:12 PM Travis Richards

The funds donated for the ‘MDA Fill the Boot’ fundraiser have exceeded any previous year, according to the Ammon Fire…

Parade of Homes showcases local builders and contractors

September 14, 2023 10:35 AM Evan Thomason

he Eastern Idaho Builder’s Association kick started the Parade of Homes Thursday morning with a ribbon cutting.…

Fatal crash in Twin Falls County

September 14, 2023 12:42 PM News Team

Police are investigating a two-vehicle fatal crash that occurred at approximately 4:50 a.m. Wednesday at North 5000 East and eastbound US-30 in Twin…

Police investigate 3 vehicle collision in Minidoka County

September 14, 2023 12:45 PM News Team

Police are investigating a three-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately at 3:07 p.m. Wednesday at Eastbound I84 at milepost 208, in…

Eastern Idaho Visitors Center rebranded and repurposed as experience destination

September 14, 2023 10:52 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber (‘GIFC’) announced the rebranding and repurposing of the Eastern Idaho Visitors Center as the ‘Visit Idaho…

Fatal crash north of Jerome

September 14, 2023 12:43 PM News Team

Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at approximately 3:09 a.m. on Sunday on 13 W 300 N in Jerome…

Help fight wildlife crime by calling the CAP hotline

September 14, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

If you witness a wildlife violation, call the Citizens Against Poaching hotline, 1-800-632-5999, 24 hours a day, seven days a…

Hazardous materials leak cleared near Eames Complex

September 13, 2023 2:05 PM News Team

Pocatello Fire Department and Idaho State University officials are asking the public to avoid the area of the Eames…

Suspect in the slayings of 4 Idaho college students wants news cameras out of the courtroom

September 13, 2023 10:56 AM Associated Press

Attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year want cameras banned from his courtroom.…

East Parkway Corridor project tabled after recent city council meeting

September 13, 2023 5:24 PM Braydon Wilson

At the city council meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, concerned citizens voiced their concerns over the East Parkway Corridor. After listening…

Shelley Spud Days starts this weekend

September 13, 2023 3:39 PM Seth Ratliff

As the potato harvest begins, the City of Shelley prepares for the annual Spud Day celebration. The tradition dates back to…

AAA shares safety reminders for Idaho School Zone Safety Week

September 13, 2023 11:30 AM Travis Richards

AAA is issuing another reminder to the state to help protect children traveling to and from…

Water outlook is in great condition heading into winter

September 13, 2023 11:41 AM Evan Thomason

Hydrologists are excited about the current water levels across our local reservoirs heading into this…

Bull elk killed illegally and left to waste near Cottonwood

September 13, 2023 11:06 AM News Team

Items left at the kill site will be able to help identify the people…

CEI sees 11.1% credit student enrollment increase for Fall 2023

September 13, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) saw an 11.1% surge in credit student enrollment for the fall 2023 semester compared to the previous year.…

2023 Alzheimer’s Association Walk to end Alzheimer’s

September 13, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Pocatello residents set to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and…

BLM seeks public comment regarding Challis Foothills master trail plan

September 13, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Comments will be accepted for 30 days ending Oct.…

Sugar City Area Historical Society seeks to preserve area history

September 12, 2023 7:42 PM Braydon Wilson

A local city is seeking to preserve it’s over 100-year history. Sugar City has been called Sugar City since 1903 and got its name from the city’s…

1 killed, 1 hospitalized in crash on State Highway 33

September 12, 2023 5:22 PM News Team

A man was killed and another is in the hospital following a vehicle collision Tuesday at 12:11 p.m. on State Highway 33 at mile marker 103 in Fremont…