Spring 2023 U of I undergraduate enrollment rises 3.5%
Spring enrollment at University of Idaho is up.…
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Blackfoot man sentenced to life in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine and heroin
A 46-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to life in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, possession with the intent to…
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Travelers encouraged to check flight schedules as weather impacts air travel
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) encourages travelers to keep in contact with their airlines as the weather has impacted flight…
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Idaho Falls parking restrictions are in place
Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city…
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Parents of young driver speak out against dangerous train crossing
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The parents of a young driver involved in last week’s train accident are petitioning the city to make the railroad…
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BLM increases fees at Cove Recreation Site for maintenance and improvements
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has approved a revised business plan for its Cove Recreation Site, located approximately 35 miles south of Boise,…
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Skyline High School evacuated due to gas leak
The gas has been shut off, and Intermountain Gas is addressing the issue.…
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CPR saves Idaho Falls man’s life
On Friday, Jan. 6, Bill Scott’s life was close to certain death after suffering from cardiac arrest.…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho names new board president
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho announced its new Board of Directors’ President is Pocatello’s Dr. Shane…
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Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell once again asks judge to dismiss case
Lori Vallow-Daybell is once again asking a judge to dismiss her…
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Federal jury convicts Blackfoot man of distribution and possession of child pornography
After a three-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Pocatello found 41-year-old Joseph Hornof of Blackfoot guilty of two counts of distribution of…
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Funding secured for Ammon 1st Street reconstruction
Funding has been secured to upgrade a busy street…
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Attorney General Labrador files lawsuit against Biden Administration
Attorney General Raul Labrador is filing a lawsuit against the Biden…
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Will Graham launches Idaho Falls Look Up tour
Will Graham, the grandson of the famous televangelist Billy Graham and part of the third-generation evangelist preacher’s ministry, is bringing the…
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NRCS holds signing event with artist Derek No-Sun Brown
Derek No-Sun Brown’s indigenous artwork was featured in the American Indian/Alaska Native Heritage Month Poster that NRCS puts out every…
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Idaho senator’s bill would make ballot initiatives tougher
An Idaho lawmaker has introduced legislation that would ask voters to change the state’s constitution to make it harder to get initiatives on the…
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Could a 4 day schedule be on its way for the Fremont Joint School District?
After researching the needs of teachers, staff and students, the Fremont Joint School District #215 is starting to investigate the option of moving…
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Trailer home complete loss after fire
The cause of the fire is under…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 676 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 13 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 676 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths in the last…
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Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is coming to Idaho Falls
The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival is being hosted by the Nordic Ski…
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D93 talks about annexing more homes into school boundaries
Bonneville County School District 93 talks about the possibility of annexing more homes into school…
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SDE seeks sponsors for 2023 Summer Food Service Program
The Child Nutrition Division of the Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to host “Remembering Bear River: Hard History with Darren Parry”
The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello is hosting Former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone…
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Idaho remains under nationwide rising gas prices – for now
Gas prices continue to rise across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared the current trend – at least for…
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Pocatello Regional Transit offers new commuter shuttle to American Falls
Starting Monday, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) began to provide a new commuter route that’s open to the…
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Coroner identifies deceased in semi and pickup truck collision
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a collision…
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Crews repair I-15 Blackfoot bridge after overnight road breakup
Idaho Transportaion Department crews are currently working on the northbound bridge of Interstate 15 just north of Blackfoot to repair the road…
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Walk away escapee arrested for eluding deputies
A walk away escapee has been arrested for eluding…
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Man arrested with counterfeit bills
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of a man attempting to pass counterfeit money at a local gas station Monday…
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New Olive Garden restaurant opens
The Pocatello and Chubbuck area now has an Olive…
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Pocatello mom warns of RSV dangers after losing 16-month-old
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One-year-old Oddie was a normal, healthy kid.…
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Multi-vehicle crash on US 93 near Twin Falls
Idaho State Police is investigating a three-vehicle injury collision that occurred on Monday at approximately 5:52 p.m., on US 93 near milepost 35 in…
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Terreton moose shot in self-defense
A man shot and killed an adult male moose in the yard of a Terreton area resident after it charged him…
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Coroner ID’s man shot and killed by Boise police officer
Police say a Boise police officer shot and killed a man while law enforcement officials were trying to take him into custody on alleged felony…
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F&G initiates feeding operation in Hamer to reduce elk damage
Harsh winter conditions persist throughout the Upper Snake Region, bringing elk into the lower elevations and areas near farming and cattle…
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SIPH announces flu deaths in southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Monday seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 during the last…
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7-year-old boy dies after being attacked by dogs
A seven-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pack of wild dogs in Fort Hall on…
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The Souper Bowl is back
Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools are ready for their 17th annual Souper Bowl…
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New Idaho 511 App and updated website are now live
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has launched a new Idaho 511 App and updated the website.…
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Idaho gas prices now below national average
This week, continued market volatility sent gas prices higher across the country, but Idaho drivers have been spared from the recent trend – at…
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Why so many businesses seem to be hiring
Yes, the labor market is “tight,” but it’s not as bad as it used to…
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2 arrested for felony drug possession during traffic stop
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested two for felony drug possession during a traffic stop…
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Most popular girl names in the 90s in Idaho
Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 1990s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…
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File Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 23
The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2022 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday,…
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School bond vote coming to Fremont County
The Fremont School District school board recently voted on proposing a new school bond to the county voters.…
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One man arrested after pursuit and Deputy involved shooting
BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – One man has been taken into custody, after leading Bingham County Deputies on a Friday evening pursuit. The Bingham…
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17th Street and Boulevard Bridge improvement project
The anticipated completion timeframe is…
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Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge Junior Duck Stamp art entries due March 1
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife office and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation would like to encourage all of Idaho’s school-aged (K-12)…
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Retired teacher establishes Gillette Family Scholarship to aid post-traditional students
The $25,000 Gillette Family Scholarship was established to benefit returning ISU students who hope to finish their bachelor’s degree in elementary…
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AAA: Please be an engaged passenger
“In the moment of truth, we invite passengers to act in the best interest of everyone involved to help prevent a…
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Winter weather may impact your energy use and your bill
Heating systems have been working overtime to keep homes and businesses warm this past…
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Volunteer with Idaho Red Cross in the new year
Still looking for a New Year’s resolution, and one that’s worth keeping? How about volunteering with the Idaho Red…
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News outlets join to oppose gag order in Idaho stabbing case
Twenty regional and national news organizations have formed a coalition to ask a judge to narrow a gag order in the case of a man accused of killing…
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All invited to the fundraiser to rebuild local church in Mud Lake
Construction at the church of St. Ann’s in Mud Lake is ongoing. Built in 1963, the chapel served generations of a faithful community, until a…
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Retirees: File Form 24 to protect against tax identity theft, get money
Ahead of the tax filing season, the Idaho State Tax Commission is giving advice on how to watch out for tax…
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1st small modular nuclear reactor certified for use in US
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has certified the design for what will be the United States’ first small modular nuclear…
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Biggest snowfalls recorded in Idaho history
Stacker compiled a list of the biggest 1-day snowfalls in Idaho using data from the National Centers for Environmental…
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CEI sees continued growth at start of 2023
As College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) wraps up the second week of the semester, CEI continues to buck the national trend of enrollment declines, instead…
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Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire set Saturday
The City of Ammon will hold the annual Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and fireworks show Saturday, Jan. 21 at 6:00 p.m. at McCowin…
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Weiser to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Weiser on Jan.…
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Butte County Magistrate Judge candidate interviews
The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission has invited three applicants to interview for the Butte County Magistrate position to fill the…
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Idaho’s December unemployment rate down slightly to 2.9%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.9% in December, edging down from 3% in…
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Simpson secures funds for Pocatello infrastructure project in Omnibus
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Pocatello Center Street Railroad Bridge Underpass Project in the FY 23 Omnibus…
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2022 sees reduction in Idaho traffic fatalities
Idaho saw a reduction in traffic fatalities in 2022.…
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BLM seeks public input regarding 2 grant applications for trail improvements
The BLM Pocatello Field Office is seeking public feedback on two grant applications from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.…
Continue Reading Daybell trial to move forward amid potential new DNA evidence
Seven motions were on the docket for Thursday’s hearing, including four attempting to remove or exempt Lori Vallow-Daybell from the death…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions, continues to address problem areas
All parking restrictions are lifted, effective…
Continue Reading BLM seeks public input regarding grant application to upgrade the potable water system at McFarland Campground
Comments must be received by January…
Continue Reading This is the evidence investigators used to help their search for the suspect in the Idaho student killings
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A bloody crime scene left in the aftermath of four college students killed in Idaho would help authorities navigate their hunt…
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Road salt helps but also hurts our vehicles
Idaho Falls Public Works uses salt to help remove any excess ice and snow off the roads, but it can also come at the expense of our own…
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Feds send $930 million to curb ‘crisis’ of US West wildfires
The Biden administration is directing $930 million toward reducing wildfire dangers in 10 western states by clearing trees and underbrush from…
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ITD to launch new 511 mobile app and site
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is launching a new Idaho 511 App and and updating the…
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Police seize bedding from Idaho stabbing suspect’s home
Investigators seized stained bedding, strands of what looked like hair and a single glove when they searched the Washington state apartment of a…
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City of St. Anthony applies for more broadband
The City of St. Anthony has recently applied to the Idaho Broadband Fund.…
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Agricultural innovation on display at Pocatello Potato School
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Author Howard Blum is writing book on Idaho student deaths
A bestselling author of crime stories and other nonfiction works is working on a book about the stabbing deaths last fall of four students at the…
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Kelly Canyon is modernizing for a longer winter season
Kelly Canyon Ski Resort has made massive upgrades in the past year that have helped it to draw in crowds bigger than ever.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 659 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 659 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the last…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport announces 2023 Student Art Contest
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is hosting a Student Art Contest in conjunction with the new Idaho Falls Regional Airport Arts…
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Coastal Farm and Home and C-A-L Ranch Stores announce merger
Coastal Farm and Home along with C-A-L Ranch Stores announced the combination of both companies.…
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Poke Fest at Zoo Idaho set Jan. 21
Zoo Idaho is hosting a Poke Fest on Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the…
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Mobile home fire under investigation
Officials are investigating the cause of a mobile home fire in Driggs on…
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Why you should buy your 2023 hunting/fishing license now, not later
Take advantage of every fishing and hunting day this year, with nearly a dozen hunting and fishing opportunities popping off during the first few…
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INL researchers to team up with Japanese researchers on fast nuclear reactor technology
In a bid to further understand the technology behind Fast Nuclear Reactors a team up between Japanese researchers and the Researchers at INL will be…
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Pocatello employees donate $20,000 during United Way Giving Campaign
City of Pocatello employees have pledged $20,122 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho to help community members in need.…
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Texas man pleads guilty to role in $1.6M romance scam plot
A Texas man has pleaded guilty to his role in a romance scam in which women from across the nation were cheated out of a total of about $1.6…
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Idaho Falls transportation service, GIFT, exceeds expectations
Going on seven months of operation, the Greater Idaho Falls Transit has given more than 47,000 rides now, more than originally…
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Chris Janson concert announced
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Chris Janson will perform live on stage inside the Chiefs Event Center on Friday, March 24,…
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Gov. Little appoints Lodge to Public Utilities Commission
Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Edward Lodge to the Idaho Public Utilities Commission…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest receives Regional Forester awards
Local groups and partners honored for serving critical roles in forest…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls issues snow event, parking restrictions in place
Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city…
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2 hospitalized after crash on I-15 north of Malad
Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle roll over crash that occurred at 8:09 a.m. on Monday at northbound I-15 at milepost 27, in…
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Not playing by the rules catches up to trespassers near Challis
It’s no secret access to hunting and fishing is important to Idaho…
Continue Reading The father of one of the Idaho students killed says surviving the grief comes ‘one day at a time’
By Christina Maxouris, CNN Since the November slayings of four University of Idaho students, Ben Mogen says he has been going through life “one…
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Idaho gas prices continue to dip
verage gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 2.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.34/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Driggs set to embrace snow art
Monday, Jan. 16 marks the start of the 11th annual Driggs Snowscapes.…
Continue Reading Governor Little comes to Idaho Falls
Gov. Brad Little is coming to Idaho Falls to address his 2023 Legislative…
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Scattered Snow showers expected throughout most of Sunday
We are expecting a good push of snow showers into the region here starting in the overnight to early morning hours that will continue through much of…
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Potato farming innovations on display at Spudnik company open house
Innovations in potato farming equipment are being made at Spudnik in Blackfoot,…
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