Archery hunters kill grizzly bear in self-defense
Officials determined the hunters acted in self-defense during a surprise encounter with the bear from a very close distance.…
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Fremont County EMS performed dangerous rescue this past weekend
Fremont County Emergency services were called just after 10am this past…
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ISU welcomes largest incoming class since 2014
This fall, Idaho State University welcomed its largest incoming class since 2014, with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU…
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Food drive contributes to greater cause at the fair
The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry held a food drive at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on…
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Grant will help build library in Inkom
A grant from the Idaho Commission of Libraries will help build a new library in Inkom. …
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants 127 wishes this year, shattering previous record
Make-A-Wish Idaho has granted 127 wishes during its latest fiscal year, the most wishes the chapter has ever granted during a year.…
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Hunting in warm weather requires extra care to prevent meat from spoiling
Plan ahead to ensure you end up with quality game meat in the…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell appeals first-degree murder convictions
Lori Vallow-Daybell is appealing her guilty verdict and three life sentences to the Idaho State Supreme…
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Police search for missing 16-year-old
The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports 16-year-old Joseph Stubbs was last seen on foot in area of St. Anthony city limits.…
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Donate goods and get cheaper admission to EISF
If you plan on going to the Eastern Idaho State Fair Wednesday, stop by your pantry…
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Idaho Falls Zoo receives award for 25 years of commitment to animal care and welfare
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) gave a prestigious award to the Idaho Falls Zoo, recognizing its efforts in animal care and welfare for…
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S Holmes Avenue to temporarily close
You are advised to plan an alternate route as a section of S Holmes Avenue will be temporarily closed to traffic starting Wednesday, Sept. 6.…
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When will high gas prices change course?
Today, the Gem State ranks 9th in the country for most expensive…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest has 3 new fires
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected three new fires since the last…
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Museum of Idaho to receive Excellence Award
The Museum of Idaho is set to receive the Idaho Association of Museums’ 2023 Museum of Excellence…
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Second daily flight to arrive at Pocatello Regional Airport Tuesday
The new flight will expand service to Salt Lake City by providing a larger aircraft with premium seating options as well as an additional flight…
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Owner of KIA Soul has multiple, life-threatening car troubles
Casey White has had multiple instants with her brand new KIA that have put herself, her family and others around her at…
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Little’s “Leading Idaho” funds Nezperce Airport runway widening
Earlier in August, $357,340 in Leading Idaho funds created runway widening improvements at the Nezperce Airport in north-central Idaho.…
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Fall operations at Craters of the Moon
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Preserve has started its fall season operations.…
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Person in hospital after firework accident in Idaho Falls
A person is in the hospital after injuring their foot on a firework Monday…
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Indian Relay Races at EISF canceled Monday
The Indian Relay Races at the Eastern Idaho State Fair have been canceled Monday.…
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White-tailed deer harvests are down, but history shows they’re likely to rebound
White-tailed deer are among Idaho’s most productive big game…
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Portneuf Geenway to extend Brennan Trail
Construction for the extension of the Brennan Trail along the Portneuf River will begin Sept.…
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Critchfield submits request for Idaho’s K-12 education budget
Critchfield’s request builds on last year’s record increase in the K-12 budget by adding approximately $120 million in additional state general…
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Fatal crash I-84 east of Twin Falls
A 53-year-old man succumbed to injuries at the scene of a crash…
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Law enforcement town hall scheduled for Thursday in Ucon
Everyone is welcome to…
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Counties with the most tornadoes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of counties which experience the most tornadoes in Idaho using data from NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental…
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Candlelight vigil for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month set Sept. 5
Local elected officials are hosting a kickoff event for Suicide Prevention Awareness…
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19-year-old arrested for felony vehicle manslaughter
The driver of the Ford Explorer, Emerson Martin Garcia Calderon, 19 years-old, of Idaho Falls was arrested on a warrant for Felony Vehicle…
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Teton Canyon Road construction project to restart after Labor Day
Forest visitors should expect 90-minute delays in Teton Canyon on the Teton Basin Ranger District as road construction work resumes the morning of…
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ISU biology alumna’s art featured at Idaho Museum of Natural History
Seeing her artwork adorn the walls of the Idaho Museum of Natural History, Idaho State University Alumna Ashelee Rasmussen describes it as a bit of a…
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Fred Meyer donates 400,000 meals to Idaho in 2022
Locally, Fred Meyer has directed a record one-year total of 401,913 meals in 2022 to fight food insecurity and hunger in the state of…
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BLM seeks public input on new plan for recreation management
The Bureau of Land Management is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands.…
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Idaho’s not out of the woods yet, wildfire risk remains high for most of state
Fire season isn’t over yet, and caution is needed because the fire risk for most of Idaho remains high or very…
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4 hospitalized after crash on US 20
Four people are in the hospital after a crash on Friday at approximately 12:40 p.m. on westbound US 20 near milepost 364 in Fremont…
Continue Reading 2 grizzly bears trapped and euthanized outside of Ashton after months of conflicts with humans
On Thursday after consulting with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Idaho Fish and Game trapped and euthanized two grizzly bears in the Squirrel…
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Man sentenced to 5 years for possession of child pornography
A 29-year-old Boise man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…
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McGrane releases statement on West Bonner recall eection
Following the Aug. 29 recall election in West Bonner School District, Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane has released the following…
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Island Park water woes continue
The Island Park Water Company is once again in hot water with Idaho’s Public Utilities…
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3 fentanyl, fluorofentanyl and methamphetamine traffickers sentenced to federal prison
U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug trafficking cases in southern Idaho involving…
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Upgrade to Stage 1 fire restrictions allow campfires to return to North Idaho parks for Labor Day weekend
The shift to Stage 1 fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated facilities at all Idaho State Parks, including those within the state’s…
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IFFD conducts another live burn Friday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was donated another vacant structure that will be used for live burn structure training Friday, Sept.…
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Mother’s lounge returns to Eastern Idaho State Fair
There will be a Mother’s Lounge at the Eastern Idaho State Fair again this…
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Mountain lion spotted roaming in Teton County, Idaho
A mountain lion was spotted roaming in Teton County, Idaho…
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EISF crowns new food champions
Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours and events
Idaho Falls Zoo hours change during the fall.…
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Idaho Falls launches new opioid response plan
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department announced the launch of a new response plan that focuses on the opioid epidemic…
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Idaho urges sober rides for safe Labor Day as ‘100 Deadliest Days’ conclude
Sadly, 2023 has been deadlier than 2022 so far.…
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Local business to rebuild historic Spud Drive-In
An iconic Idaho landmark is now under new…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair prepares for 121st year
The Blackfoot Fairgrounds are looking busy as vendors and staff prepare for the Eastern Idaho State…
Continue Reading ISU surpasses $20 million scholarship campaign goal
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Demonstrating the power of community collaboration, Idaho State University has exceeded its $20 million scholarship goal…
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Gov. Little to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day Thursday
There was a 33% increase in all drug overdose deaths in Idaho between 2020 and…
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Election Day in Bonneville County
On Tuesday, voters will get to decide if Bonneville Joint School District 93’s $34.5 million dollar bond will…
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American Falls continues to grow
With a beautiful reservoir and a classic downtown area, American Falls is ascending to new…
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1 hospitalized after crash on US 26
A man is in the hospital following a crash on US 26 Tuesday at 7:30…
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Idaho school district bond and levy election Tuesday
School district bond and levy elections will be held in 11 out of 44 Idaho counties on Election Day, August 29, 2023.…
Continue Reading ISU president search committee set
Idaho State Board of Education President Dr. Linda Clark announced Tuesday the names of stakeholders selected to serve on the Idaho State University…
Continue Reading Coroner identifies woman killed in crash north of Chubbuck
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the woman killed following a…
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Crews fight field fire on US 20
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is currently fighting a field fire south of the Ucon exit along US 20.…
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Idaho students to explore healthy eating with USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Students at 139 schools across Idaho will enjoy a wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetable options free of charge this school…
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North Fork Fire mapped at 113 acres
Fire officials say the North Fork Fire has been mapped at 113…
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Central Fire District issues burn ban
The Central Fire District will issue a burn ban Tuesday at…
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Edson Fichter Nature Talks coming to Pocatello in September
The popular Edson Fichter Nature Talks series is returning to Pocatello for its third year this…
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“Remember to get out and vote on Tuesday” – D93’s $34.5 million bond is back on the ballot
Election day is on Tuesday. District 93 is reminding the community to vote on its $34.5 million…
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Firefighter recruits learn critical step in fighting fires
First responders are always trying to train and make sure they know how to do their jobs as quickly and efficiently as possible. Monday, August 28th…
Continue Reading Live burn structure training rescheduled for Tuesday
You may see heavy black smoke and flames north of Idaho Falls near the intersection of 25th East and Highway 20…
Continue Reading 4 new fire detected in Salmon-Challis National Forest
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected four new fires since the last…
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Winners announced for second 2023 Super Hunt drawing
The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners have been…
Continue Reading BLM to conduct prescribed burn in Southwest Idaho
The prescribed fire will occur between Sept. 15 and Oct. 31, depending on weather and ground conditions.…
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BLM seeks comment on proposed fee to improve outdoor experience at Jump Creek Recreation Site
The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on a proposal to collect day-use fees to improve the visitor experience at the Jump Creek…
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Fatal crash westbound I-84 in Jerome
A 34-year-old Wendell man was killed in a crash Saturday on westbound Interstate 84, near milepost 177, in Jerome County,…
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1 hospitalized after driver hits deer east of McCammon
A woman is in the hospital after a crash…
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Idaho gas prices up 1 cent
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 0.9 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.10/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes support BLM’s decision to protect cultural resources
“The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes (Tribes) are pleased with the decision as it is not often that a federal agency closes public lands to specifically…
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Motorcyclist hospitalized after crash in Pocatello
A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a crash Sunday on northbound Interstate 15 to Westbound Interstate 86 in Bannock…
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Registration open for 2023 Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference
Registration is now open for both…
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AAA projects busy weekend for Labor Day travel
New booking data shows year-over-year growth in domestic and international…
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Registration open for Poetry Out Loud
Registration is now underway for the 2023-2024 season of Poetry Out Loud…
Continue Reading Volunteers to gather to fight suicide
Participation in this year’s walk is free, but participants need to…
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Delivered product sales application process is open
The application period is open for logging contractors to sign up for Idaho Department of Lands’ (IDL) Delivered Products Sales Pilot…
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Bonneville County Driver’s License Office to close Aug. 30
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Driver’s License Office will be closed all day Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023.…
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West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys file for dismissal
The attorneys for the man charged in the deadly stabbings of four University of Idaho students last year have filed a motion to get his indictment…
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St. Anthony Summerfest brings community together
The St. Anthony Summerfest allows vendors from all over the region to come together and support common causes.…
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Fatality crash on I-84 near Malta
Both occupants were not wearing their…
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Forest Service continues to contain Hayden Fire
The Hayden Fire near Leadore has been contained and passed back to the Salmon-Challis Nation Forest Service for…
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Local birch trees threatened by beetles
Birch trees are dying off in an alarming rate across Idaho.…
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Idaho Falls Downtown Development announces new executive director
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation has a new executive…
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Man dead of apparent homicide, suspect recovering after officer-involved shooting
No further details of the homicide or the officer-involved shooting are being released at this…
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Idaho Falls Civic Center still recovering after May’s flood
The flooding in Idaho Falls on May 23 left a lot of homes damaged with insurance companies denying claims.…
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BYU-Idaho updates dress code
Brigham Young University- Idaho in Rexburg announced changes to its university dress code in a formal statement…
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College of Eastern Idaho earns accreditation
The College of Eastern Idaho received its accreditation in its seventh year of enrollment.…
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Idaho Potato Commission excited for record in US potato exports
Potatoes USA has reported US exports have hit a record high in volume and value. …
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Idaho Falls nightlife spills onto sidewalks; causes headache for bar owners
The City of Idaho Falls is considering adding a regular patrol car near downtown…
Continue Reading Stage 1 fire restrictions rescinded
The lifting of restrictions applies to federal, state, state endowment, private forestland and rangelands within the designated…
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Secretary McGrane urges Idahoans to serve as poll workers
Idaho Secretary of State Phil McGrane is calling upon Idahoans to support upcoming elections and assist fellow Idahoans in exercising their right to…
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Idaho State Board of Education discusses K-12 priorities
The Idaho State Board of Education focused much of its regular Board meeting Wednesday discussing priority areas for Idaho’s K-12 education…
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BLM Idaho facilitates critical firefighting boost delivering surplus water tender to local fire department
In an effort to bolster wildfire response capabilities, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Boise District has facilitated the transfer of a surplus…
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Eastern Idaho diesel parts companies and owner agree to pay $1 million after pleading guilty to selling and installing illegal defeat devices
Diesel performance parts retailers GDP Tuning LLC and Custom Auto of Rexburg LLC, doing business as “Gorilla Performance,” as well as the…
Continue Reading 60 year-old hospitalized after hit in crosswalk
A man had to be taken to the hospital after being hit by a car in…
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