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Prosecutor will not seek death penalty in case against Randy Larkin

October 1, 2022 8:55 PM Kailey Galaviz

Prosecutor will not seek death penalty in case against Randy Larkin who is charged with the shooting death of 36-year-old Morey…

Superintendent Ybarra’s 2022 FACE Conference registration now open

October 2, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Registration closes on November 11, but participants are encouraged to sign up early as the event sells out…

Hunting season on the Salmon-Challis National Forest

October 1, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

Fall on the Salmon-Challis National Forest is one of the most beautiful times of year, yet can be the busiest with many hunting opportunities to be…

17th Street to be closed Sunday

October 1, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

A small section of 17th Street will be closed on Sunday for…

Hunter education course offered early October in Salmon

October 1, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Course will be held Oct. 4, 5, 6 and…

New motions filed in Chad Daybell case

September 30, 2022 4:52 PM News Team

New developments Friday in the death penalty case against Chad…

Abortion info fight targets university but affects far more

September 30, 2022 2:25 PM Associated Press

A University of Idaho memo warning staffers not to refer students to abortion or birth control providers has placed the school at the center of a…

Bannock County burn ban extended through Oct. 15

September 30, 2022 12:39 PM News Team

The Bannock County Commissioners voted Friday to extend the county-wide burn ban through Oct. 15,…

Out of School Network Conference aims to help extracurricular activities outside of the classroom

September 30, 2022 5:31 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Out of School Network gathered Friday with hundreds of educators from around the…

INL opens the nation’s first security-focused 5G testing range

September 30, 2022 5:14 PM Seth Ratliff

Idaho National Lab (INL) may be well known for energy research, but it’s now on the cutting edge of research into 5G…

Idahoans encouraged to review life insurance needs

September 30, 2022 3:21 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Insurance encourages Idahoans to discuss their life insurance needs with a trusted insurance agent and assess if they are…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 373 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

September 30, 2022 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 373 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…

Save time and money renewing your vehicle registration online

September 30, 2022 11:15 AM News Team

Beginning Oct. 1, 2022, Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) customers will save money by renewing vehicle registrations at dmv.idaho.gov.…

Moose Fire reaches 75% containment

September 30, 2022 11:05 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,112 acres and is 75%…

Pocatello Creek waterline installation continues through November

September 30, 2022 10:59 AM News Team

Beginning Friday, contracted work crews will be installing a new City waterline on Pocatello Creek Road.…

Boundary Creek Road Bridge construction and closure schedule update

September 30, 2022 11:18 AM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has implemented an emergency road…

IDOC launches trauma-intervention program for correctional staff and residents

September 30, 2022 10:14 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction has launched a pilot program aimed at helping the department’s staff and residents address the impact of trauma…

Books set in Idaho

September 27, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of books set in Idaho from…

Jessie Leigh back in court

September 29, 2022 4:50 PM Linda Larsen

A Chubbuck man accused of shooting his estranged wife and her boyfriend was back in court…

Suction-dredge gold miner working Idaho river fined $150K

September 29, 2022 2:40 PM Associated Press

A suction-dredge gold miner from California who operated in an Idaho river containing federally protected salmon and steelhead without permits…

14-year-old’s wish to snorkel with sharks granted

September 29, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

On Sept.15, Make-A-Wish Idaho sent 14-year-old Ryker of Blackfoot to Hawaii to grant his wish to go snorkeling with sharks.…

Man sentenced to 14.5 years for federal gun and drug charges

September 29, 2022 11:49 AM News Team

A Boise man was sentenced to 175 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and the unlawful possession of a…

Boise BLM responds to multiple lightning ignited wildfires

September 29, 2022 11:50 AM News Team

Boise District BLM experienced significant lightning activity overnight resulting in multiple fire starts in Southwest Idaho.…

Idaho Fish and Game cautions hunters against Avian flu

September 29, 2022 4:36 PM Seth Ratliff

Avian influenza could impact Idaho waterfowl hunters yet again this fall, with the virus now discovered across much of the state. Biologists at the…

Post Falls educator honored as 2023 Teacher of the Year

September 29, 2022 10:55 AM News Team

Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra visited Treaty Rock Elementary Thursday morning to surprise third-grade teacher Karen Lauritzen…

Governor appoints new ITS chief, Elmore County district judge

September 29, 2022 12:03 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced two new appointments…

Moose Fire 53% contained

September 29, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,112 acres and is 53%…

DEQ extends comment period on draft IPDES permit for the city of Rexburg

September 29, 2022 12:01 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended the public comment period for the proposed city of Rexburg Idaho Pollution Discharge…

Carey named ‘Capital for a Day’

September 29, 2022 10:23 AM Evan Thomason

On Thursday, Governor Little and his executive board met in Carey at the Blaine County…

Idaho Falls Fire Department fire prevention block party

September 29, 2022 10:21 AM Seth Ratliff

The block party celebrates the kick-off of the National Fire Protection Association’s Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). This year marks 100 years…

See the former jobs of the governor of Idaho

September 26, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker investigated the former jobs of the governor in Idaho using information from a variety of news and other…

Awards honor judges, administrator for devotion to public service

September 29, 2022 9:51 AM News Team

Three well-known figures in Idaho’s court system were honored this week for their work benefitting the…

Hurricane Ian is stronger than expected according to Florida meteorologists

September 28, 2022 5:51 PM Evan Thomason

“This is ridiculous. It was not supposed to be this…

ISU alumni center construction update

September 28, 2022 5:17 PM Seth Ratliff

Construction crews are entering the final stages of construction for Idaho State University’s new alumni center. On Wednesday members of the…

ISU adds third high processing computer

September 28, 2022 4:56 PM Seth Ratliff

A new high-performance computing (HPC) system or supercomputer is now online at Idaho State…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 593 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

September 28, 2022 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 593 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…

Illegal dumping near Mountain Home threatens recreation on endowment land

September 28, 2022 12:05 PM News Team

Two trailers and two pickup beds were filled with trash after Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) cleaned up endowment land near Mountain Home, a popular…

Moose Fire meeting set Thursday

September 28, 2022 11:48 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,112 acres and is 51%…

Lightning causes Mesquite Fire

September 28, 2022 11:38 AM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest reports the Mesquite Fire was caused by lightning about five miles north of State Highway 22 near Mesquite Creek…

Ross Fork Fire mapped at 37,868 acres

September 28, 2022 11:59 AM News Team

The lightning caused Ross Fork Fire has burned 37,868 acres and is 64%…

Angel Hope Bench unveiled in Pocatello

September 28, 2022 11:05 AM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello has a new symbol to recognize those lost due to…

Pocatello couple helps bring Ukraine family to US

September 28, 2022 11:11 AM Cole Sams

A Pocatello couple is trying to bring a family in Ukraine to the United…

Kremer of Serve Idaho receives national leadership award

September 28, 2022 10:45 AM News Team

Serve Idaho Commission Vice Chair Charlette (Char) Kremer of Lewiston recently was named the 2022 Outstanding Commissioner of the year by America’s…

Local first responders remind us to keep an extra eye out when driving during harvest season

September 28, 2022 10:25 AM Braydon Wilson

After a recent accident involving a combine and automobile in Shelley first responders are reminding us to be extra careful while on the road this…

Museum of Idaho announces ‘Toytopia’ exhibit

September 28, 2022 10:28 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Museum of Idaho is gearing up to open its’ new ‘Toytopia’ exhibit this…

Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns

September 28, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Time’s running out to file your 2021 Idaho income tax return.…

Investigation underway after ammonia released at Simplot Don Plant

September 27, 2022 3:21 PM News Team

Power County dispatch was notified early Tuesday morning by Simplot Don Plant members of an ammonia release and…

Idaho universities disallow abortion, contraception referral

September 27, 2022 9:48 AM Associated Press

Idaho universities are warning staffers not to refer students to abortion providers or emergency…

Idaho Lottery delivers 556 books, reading furniture to Rexburg third grade classroom

September 27, 2022 3:47 PM Braydon Wilson

The Idaho Lottery made a special, “Back-to-School” Classroom Wishlist visit to Hibbard Elementary School in Rexburg Tuesday afternoon, delivering…

Communication lines down on Sunnyside

September 27, 2022 3:28 PM News Team

Multiple customers are without fiber, including some City of Idaho Falls facilities, after a dump truck accidentally hit communication lines earlier…

Southeast Idaho announces first case of Monkeypox

September 27, 2022 12:40 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is reporting the first case of Monkeypox virus infection in a southeast Idaho resident.…

Idaho gas prices hold steady

September 27, 2022 11:43 AM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho are unchanged in the last week, averaging $4.38/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.…

Former Caldwell Police Lieutenant convicted of falsifying records, witness tampering and destruction of records

September 27, 2022 11:50 AM News Team

He faces up to 20 years imprisonment and a $250,000 fine on each of the three charges.…

Alcohol believed to be factor in crash that killed 1, hospitalized 2

September 27, 2022 11:49 AM News Team

Police say alcohol is believed to be a factor in the…

3 hospitalized after crash on US 91 in Fort Hall

September 27, 2022 11:47 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred at 8:34 p.m., Saturday northbound US91 at milepost 88.9, in Fort Hall, in Bingham…

The Future Boys & Girls Club of Portneuf Valley holds grand opening

September 27, 2022 11:39 AM Cole Sams

The Future Boys & Girls Club of Portneuf Valley will hold a grand opening and will celebrate with a ribbon cutting and open house on Tuesday at 5:15…

Stage 1 fire restrictions to be rescinded Thursday

September 27, 2022 12:24 PM News Team

Interagency fire management officials in east-central Idaho will end Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at just after midnight on…

Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 3 new fires

September 27, 2022 12:22 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had three new fires in the last…

Aerial herbicide application virtual open house

September 27, 2022 12:49 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest Botany, Invasives and Pollinators Program will resume aerial application of herbicides to treat for noxious weeds…

Distinguished Under 40 honorees announced

September 27, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced the 2022 recipients of its annual Distinguished Under 40…

Moose Fire remains 51% contained

September 27, 2022 12:13 PM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,110 acres and is 51%…

Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2023 to be named during statewide scholarship competition

September 26, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

articipants will compete for $35,000 in college scholarships and the opportunity to represent the state as the Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 314 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

September 27, 2022 3:04 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 314 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…

IFFD kicks off fire prevention week with block party on Sept. 29

September 27, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The community is invited to come enjoy a fun evening with local fire departments for the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on…

Embattled Boise police chief resigns at mayor’s request

September 27, 2022 10:03 AM Associated Press

Embattled Boise Police Chief Ryan Lee has resigned at the request of the city’s mayor, Lauren…

SIPH to offer free tobacco cessation program

September 27, 2022 9:22 AM News Team

A free four week Fresh Start Tobacco Cessation program will be offered to community members in October 2022.…

New Career Technical Education Center opens in Idaho Falls

September 26, 2022 2:42 PM Braydon Wilson

The ribbon is cut and the new Career Technical Education Center (CTEC) is open for operation. This new center hopes to help students get ahead upon…

Source of Moose Fire found but search remains for who started the fire?

September 26, 2022 12:07 PM Bill Cummings

The Moose Fire was caused by an unextinguished and unattended…

Idaho State University to conduct annual CarFit event Sept. 30

September 26, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

Are you and your vehicle a good…

Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours and October events

September 26, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

Beginning in October, fall hours at the Idaho Falls Zoo allow guests even more time to enjoy the zoo as temperatures cool.…

Oscar Meyer WienerMobile makes a stop in Idaho Falls

September 25, 2022 5:49 PM Braydon Wilson

The WeinerMobile has been driving its buns off all summer and made a stop in Idaho…

Idaho students invited to apply for prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

September 26, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho seniors with outstanding academic achievement set to graduate between January and August of 2023 are encouraged to apply for the 2022 – 2023…

Boundary Creek Road Bridge construction and closure schedule

September 25, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Boundary Creek Road (#568) will be closed between Sept. 26 and Oct. 15 for a bridge…

PCSD 25 announces Food Service Coordinator

September 25, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Heather Canfield as the Food Service…

AmeriCorps funding available for public health programs

September 25, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism is accepting grant applications for Public Health AmeriCorps…

Marshall Public Library’s Garden to Give program continues to accept food for Idaho Foodbank

September 25, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

The Marshall Public Library is looking to take in your excess produce. Whether it’s a little or a lot, every bit helps.…

Firefighter dies battling the Moose Fire

September 24, 2022 7:38 PM Seth Ratliff

Saturday, a procession took place for Gerardo Rincon, a fallen firefighter who died battling the moose fire. Gerardo succumbed to a medical…

Puppy Market in Ammon attracts protesters

September 24, 2022 7:07 PM Braydon Wilson

About every Saturday, during the warmer weather, in the parking lot between Sportsman’s Warehouse and the theater in Ammon you may see people selling…

Idaho State’s Run for Funds raises $40,000 for student scholarships

September 24, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

The second annual Kevin’s Run for Funds hosted by Idaho State University raised $40,000 for student scholarships, exceeding last year’s…

EIRMC employee honored at national awards ceremony

September 24, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

This is the highest honor HCA Healthcare bestows on…

Special memorial held for Senator Nye

September 23, 2022 5:43 PM Linda Larsen

A special memorial was held this week for State Senator Mark Nye of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 506 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

September 23, 2022 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.…

Judge bans cameras in Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell cases

September 23, 2022 3:09 PM News Team

Judge Steven Boyce issued a ruling Friday banning all still and video photography from the courtroom in the Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell…

CarFit helps seniors to feel more safe in their vehicles

September 23, 2022 11:25 AM Evan Thomason

AAA partnered with the Occupational Therapy program at Idaho State University to help seniors out on the…

China Gulch temporary firewood area

September 23, 2022 5:14 PM News Team

The public will need a valid, hard copy, fuelwood…

Ross Fork Fire 45% contained

September 23, 2022 10:45 AM News Team

The fire has burned 37,811 acres and is 45%…

Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement

September 23, 2022 11:03 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff deputies have seen a wide variety of scams and fraudulent activity on social media, emails, texts and cell phone calls…

More than 30 employers to attend Twin Falls
multi-industry hiring event Sept. 29

September 23, 2022 10:32 AM News Team

More than 30 employers from will be looking for workers at a hiring event Sept. 29 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.…

Sept. 28 job fair in Caldwell offers free burgers, lots of job opportunities

September 23, 2022 10:40 AM News Team

Job seekers are invited to kick off the fall hiring season during a career fair scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Canyon…

Moose Fire holds 51% containment

September 23, 2022 10:51 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,109 acres and is 51%…

Idaho Falls Fire Department awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to hire additional personnel

September 23, 2022 9:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will hire more firefighters and open an additional fire station much sooner than anticipated thanks to a $2,947,990…

Hunters asked to help with Chronic Wasting Disease testing in Salmon Region

September 23, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

While detected in Idaho, surveillance of CWD continues and hunters are asked to…

Idaho asks judge to rethink temporary block on abortion ban

September 22, 2022 12:17 PM Associated Press

Attorneys for the state of Idaho say a federal judge misinterpreted the law when he blocked part of a strict new abortion ban, and they say another…

Russet Olympics brought out lots of school pride for Shelley

September 22, 2022 5:58 PM Evan Thomason

The Russet Olympics is a past time for the high school students here unlike any…

Waterline repair on S Woodruff Avenue Thursday night

September 22, 2022 5:47 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline on S Woodruff Avenue, immediately south of its intersection with E…

RC Willey plans put on hold

September 22, 2022 5:25 PM Bill Cummings

RC Willey, an appliance retailer based in Salt Lake City, has apparently put expansion plans for Idaho Falls on…

Idaho Transportation Board approves unprecedented FY2023-2029 transportation plan

September 22, 2022 4:01 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Board approved the recommended FY2023-2029 Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP) Thursday during its monthly…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport control tower update

September 22, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

We have an update on plans to replace the control tower at Idaho Falls Regional…

Turn over a new leaf – give blood this fall

September 22, 2022 11:30 AM News Team

On the first day of fall, the American Red Cross is asking the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood…

Funding for multiple major water infrastructure projects with federal ARPA and state surplus funds approved

September 22, 2022 11:50 AM News Team

The Idaho Water Resource Board voted to spend approximately $87 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on a number of major water…