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Missing Pocatello man’s family says his body found in Owyhee County

July 11, 2022 4:59 PM News Team

A body was found Sunday night in the vicinity of a missing man’s truck in Owyhee County near Black Canyon, the sheriff’s office…

Pancheri Drive gas line to be connected Tuesday

July 12, 2022 9:50 AM News Team

Intermountain Gas will be connecting a gas line along Pancheri Drive, near the S Utah Avenue intersection, beginning…

IDFG investigates killing, decapitating of geese and goslings near Bloomington

July 11, 2022 4:29 PM News Team

BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking the public’s help in solving a particularly unusual wildlife case near the…

Fatality crash near Fort Hall

July 11, 2022 9:48 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 6:10 p.m., southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 84.2, near…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,203 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths

July 11, 2022 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,203 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…

Applications required for free and reduced price meals for 2022-2023 school year

July 6, 2022 9:55 AM News Team

This summer, families who need assistance paying for school meals will be required to submit an application for free and reduced price school meals…

Idaho gas prices start to slide

July 11, 2022 12:02 PM News Team

After weeks of watching gas prices fall in other parts of the country, Idaho drivers finally saw a little bit of relief when they filled up this…

1 arrested after officer-involved shooting

July 11, 2022 9:56 AM News Team

An Oklahoma man is in the Bannock County Jail after allegedly shooting at police officers Saturday…

2 hospitalized after crash north of Rigby

July 11, 2022 10:03 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday on U.S. 20 at milepost 325, north of…

Blasting operations to begin July 15 in Ashton

July 11, 2022 9:39 AM News Team

As part of the construction work at the intersection of US-20 and SH-47 in Ashton, the contractor will be blasting rock under the roadway.…

Gold Cup qualifiers bring BMX Bikers from all over to Sandy Downs

July 11, 2022 10:22 AM Braydon Wilson

Sunday Morning just behind the Sandy Downs Rodeo Arena BMX riders from all over the NorthWest United States came to Idaho Falls to race for the next…

Deadly head-on crash north of Driggs

July 9, 2022 6:49 PM Joel Killam

DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) – A man is dead after a head-on crash north of…

Rigby Broulim’s raises money to improve local school security

July 9, 2022 4:05 PM Seth Ratliff

People lined up for classic grilled hot dogs and fried food outside Brolum’s in Rigby on Saturday.
The barbeque raised money for buzzer lock…

Scooper Bowl serves local charities

July 9, 2022 2:55 PM Seth Ratliff

Hundreds of people in Idaho Falls joined in a sweet way to help the community. Scooper-bowl, sponsored by Local News 8, returned to Idaho Falls on…

Get your heart pumping and give blood to help prevent a summer blood shortage

July 10, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The American Red Cross and Discovery are partnering for Shark Week and invite people to dive in to help save lives by giving blood in July.…

DEQ seeks grant applications for CAFO Improvement Fund program

July 9, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) Improvement…

Next round of Community Program grants available

July 9, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced the next application phase of Community Program grants is now open.…

Be vigilant of scam callers targeting utility customers

July 8, 2022 10:20 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls Power are reminding customers to be aware of scam callers and to not give any personal information over the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,763 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

July 8, 2022 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,763 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths…

Construction continues on Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center

July 8, 2022 2:35 PM News Team

Construction on the Idaho Central Credit Union Bengal Alumni Center is on track to be completed in spring…

‘She needs to eat’ — Parents still grappling with baby formula shortage

July 8, 2022 1:35 PM Emma Benson

For months now, parents have been searching for a basic necessity for their babies — formula.…

Heise Hot Springs has new pool for this summer season

July 8, 2022 11:35 AM Evan Thomason

Additional features in addition to the pool include a new splash pad and changing…

Biden orders flags be flown at half-staff through July 10

July 8, 2022 12:43 PM News Team

At the direction of the President of the United States, flags are to remain at half-staff until July 10 in honor and remembrance of former Prime…

Institute of Rural Health to receive grant for suicide prevention

July 8, 2022 10:23 AM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Education has awarded the Institute of Rural Health with a $40,000 one-year grant to address suicide prevention…

Labor employment services now available in Valley and Adams counties mobile locations

July 8, 2022 10:24 AM News Team

Idahoans in the Adams and Valley counties area can now get help closer to home in four Idaho Department of Labor mobile…

3 things to do this weekend

July 8, 2022 8:56 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Want some ideas to beat the heat this…

Officers seek information about 2 mule deer bucks shot and left to waste in Madison County

July 7, 2022 5:07 PM News Team

Conservation Officers with the Idaho Fish and Game are seeking information from the public regarding two mule deer bucks shot and left to waste…

Inmate captured after escaping from Work Detail Crew

July 7, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 27-year-old Larry Mathew Robinson…

Getting a passport might take longer than you hoped

July 7, 2022 5:43 PM Braydon Wilson

If you are planning to make any international travel plans it may be important to note that there will be delays in receiving your new or renewed…

Bonneville County prosecutor prepares for trials amid attorney shortage

July 7, 2022 5:12 PM Seth Ratliff

A large number of attorneys are leaving the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s…

Costco raises some prices at its food court

July 7, 2022 3:39 PM CNN Newsource

Attention Costco shoppers: you may notice some price hikes at the food…

Bannock County Veteran Service outreach event planned for South Bannock County

July 7, 2022 3:38 PM News Team

Filling for veteran benefits can be complicated. The Bannock County Veteran Services Department is here to…

Make your home wildfire defensible

July 7, 2022 11:55 AM Linda Larsen

As the temperatures warm up and everything gets drier, there is a danger that keeps growing all around…

Early reading test shows statewide gains from previous spring and fall

July 7, 2022 2:32 PM News Team

tatewide results from the spring Idaho Reading Indicator show more than two-thirds of all Idaho students in kindergarten through third grade were…

Reclaim Idaho submits signatures for K-12 funding initiative

July 7, 2022 2:16 PM Associated Press

Organizers of an education funding initiative turned in more than 100,000 petition signatures to the Idaho Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday…

2 INL researchers selected as Women of the Year

July 7, 2022 11:13 AM News Team

The Idaho Business Review has selected Idaho National Laboratory researchers Johanna Oxstrand and Jagoda “Jaga” Urban-Klaehn as 2022 Women of the…

Gale Lim Construction awarded contract for Fort Hall Mine Landfill cell expansion liner

July 7, 2022 11:14 AM News Team

annock County is expanding its capacity for household and commercial waste at the Fort Hall Mine…

President Henry B. Eyring to speak at BYU-Idaho Spring Commencement

July 7, 2022 11:07 AM News Team

President Henry B. Eyring, a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address 2,841 graduates at…

Gov. Little announces staff changes

July 7, 2022 11:13 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced two changes to his senior staff and the recent addition of a new press…

Highest-earning counties in Idaho

July 6, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the highest earning counties in Idaho using data from the U.S. Census…

First probable monkeypox case reported in Idaho

July 6, 2022 2:07 PM News Team

Idaho Division of Public Health and Central District Health are announcing the first probable case of monkeypox in an Idaho…

Playground equipment can be dangerous this summer

July 6, 2022 11:36 AM Seth Ratliff

It is hot outside. For the next week, we expect temperatures in the 90’s. So it’s time to take precautions.…

Rexburg looks ahead to its future updating comprehensive plan

July 6, 2022 5:35 PM Braydon Wilson

Rexburg is rapidly growing, causing the Planning and Zoning team in the city to come together to create much needed updates to the Comprehensive Plan…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,913 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

July 6, 2022 4:33 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,913 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths Wednesday.…

Chubbuck Movies in the Park kicks off Friday

July 6, 2022 2:13 PM News Team

The City of Chubbuck’s Movies in the Park kicks off on Friday, July 8 with Sing…

Imagine Idaho Foundation working to increase internet speeds across the state

July 6, 2022 11:00 AM Kailey Galaviz

Imagine Idaho Foundation needs Idaho residents to complete speed-tests across the state to prove to government more funding is needed for broadband…

New Blackfoot fire chief sworn in

July 6, 2022 10:49 AM News Team

Bryon Howell has been unanimously approved to be the new fire chief for…

Governor Little appoints commissioners to Serve Idaho

July 6, 2022 9:46 AM News Team

Gov. Brad Little appointed two new commissioners to Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism.…

Bellevue man sentenced to 48 months for distributing fentanyl

July 6, 2022 9:55 AM News Team

On Friday, Dakota James Hoffman, 29, of Bellevue, was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh…

Pocatello police seek witnesses to a disturbance

July 5, 2022 2:42 PM News Team

Pocatello Police Department officers are seeking witnesses to a physical disturbance that occurred at 420 North Main Street during Revive on June…

Intoxicated man arrested after fleeing fiery crash

July 5, 2022 10:34 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Fire responded to a vehicle accident last Friday evening just before 7 p.m. on N. 5th W.…

Court ruling limits how Idaho Falls can respond to homeless

July 5, 2022 10:48 AM Seth Ratliff

For weeks, a homeless camp has sheltered under the gazebo of the Japanese Friendship Garden.
Many residents of Idaho Falls have called for the city…

Chubbuck man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

July 5, 2022 9:36 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Chubbuck man on…

Businesses in Island Park still healing from Yellowstone Flooding

July 3, 2022 6:10 PM Braydon Wilson

Though Yellowstone National Park is once again open to the public but businesses in the gateway communities to the park are still seeing some…

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo hosting Mutton Bustin Qualifier

July 5, 2022 4:03 PM News Team

Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up’s Mutton Bustin’ Qualifier event is set for on July…

Injury crash on US 20 in Fremont County

July 5, 2022 3:45 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 6:15 p.m., westbound on US20 at milepost 396, in Fremont…

Idaho gas prices average $5.24

July 5, 2022 3:59 PM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 5.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $5.24/g Tuesday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Flags to be flown at half-staff through July 9

July 5, 2022 12:37 PM News Team

At the direction of the President Joe Biden, United States are to fly at half-staff immediately in honor and remembrance of the victims of the…

Rigby’s Hot Classic Nights is more than just your regular car show

July 5, 2022 11:46 AM Braydon Wilson

Saturday July 9 will bring new sounds to the heart of the city as the Annual Hot Classic Nights will fill Rigby City Park with Cars, boats, trucks…

Tips and reminders to protect your vehicle from theft

July 5, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

A vehicle is stolen every 39 seconds, with passenger vehicles making up 74% of all stolen…

DEQ awards nearly $83,000 to 3 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

July 5, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $82,467 to three drinking water and wastewater systems to help the…

US testing new fire retardant, critics push other methods

July 5, 2022 11:15 AM Associated Press

U.S. officials are testing a new wildfire retardant after two decades of buying millions of gallons annually from one supplier, but watchdogs say the…

Thousands line streets of Idaho Falls for 4th of July parade

July 4, 2022 11:48 AM Emma Benson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thousands of people lined the route of the Idaho Falls Independence Day parade this morning to celebrate the holiday.…

Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan out for public review and comment

July 4, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) identifies opportunities in outdoor recreation and allows the state and partners to…

Attorney General warns Idahoans about summer paving scams

July 4, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about individuals and companies going door-to-door in Treasure Valley neighborhoods offering…

Salmon Region waters to be stocked with trout in July

July 4, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

July is the perfect time to grab the family and go…

Public safety and lost child reporting during Independence Day celebrations

July 4, 2022 7:00 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls would like to remind community members to pay extra attention to safety precautions during this busy Independence Day…

Idaho Falls Independence Day events road closures, public safety information

July 1, 2022 12:26 PM News Team

With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures,…

Idaho Power files Customer Generation Study

July 3, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

At the direction of the Idaho Public Utilities Commission (IPUC), Idaho Power has filed a study analyzing the benefits and costs of on-site customer…

Snake River draft horse show

July 2, 2022 5:04 PM Seth Ratliff

The second ever snake river draft horse show went off without a hitch Saturday. Draft horses were originally bred for farming, and were even used in…

July fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

July 2, 2022 12:30 PM News Team

Fish and Game staff will be stocking a total of 29,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations around the Upper Snake Region…

Idaho State University College of Business reaccredited by AACSB

July 2, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

After an extensive review process, the Idaho State University College of Business was reaccredited in both its business and accounting programs by…

NRCS Idaho and Simplot teaming up to help Idaho agriculture

July 2, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the J.R. Simplot Company signed a memorandum of agreement on June 28, outlining ways they…

1 killed in boating accident

July 1, 2022 9:54 AM News Team

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office reports an 80-year-old Salmon man died in a boating accident…

Idaho State Police release 2021 crime report

July 1, 2022 5:38 PM News Team

Idaho State Police completed a 2021 Crime in Idaho Report, primarily detailing statistics collected from police…

U.S.S. Idaho to be christened with Idaho water

July 1, 2022 5:35 PM ABC News

Construction continues on the future…

Mountain Home man sentenced for federal drug, gun charges

July 1, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

A Mountain Home man was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and for unlawful…

Nampa man sentenced to 10 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

July 1, 2022 3:46 PM News Team

A Nampa man was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,116 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

July 1, 2022 4:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,116 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…

Celebrate with a plan and be responsible, drive sober this holiday weekend

July 1, 2022 12:45 PM News Team

As Idahoans hit the road this weekend to celebrate Independence Day, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will be joining law enforcement…

Star woman sentenced to 14 months for making false statements to obtain $11 million in government contracts

July 1, 2022 11:48 AM News Team

A Star woman was sentenced to 14 months in federal prison for falsely claiming that a business she controlled qualified as a service-disabled…

Recreation program address access on north end of forest

July 1, 2022 11:43 AM News Team

With the 4th of July holiday and many stakeholders planning forest visits over the long weekend, the Recreation Program has issued access updates…

Federal jury convicts Lapwai man for assault with dangerous weapon

July 1, 2022 11:53 AM News Team

After a three-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Coeur d’Alene found Qaya Mikel Gordon, 20, guilty of two counts of Assault with a Dangerous…

Idaho’s 2021 wages average $23.05 per hour

July 1, 2022 11:10 AM News Team

Idaho’s 2021 average wage for all occupations was $23.05 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’…

ITD now taking comments for all upcoming projects

July 1, 2022 11:20 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking for input on the just-released draft Idaho Transportation Investment Program…

Final amended consent judgments against Idaho Power Company available for public review

July 1, 2022 11:17 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is publishing notice the final amended consent judgments against Idaho Power Company (Idaho…

Little declares July 2 Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day

July 1, 2022 11:16 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter…

Post-Roe, states struggle with conflicting abortion bans

July 1, 2022 10:29 AM Associated Press

In Arizona, Republicans are fighting among themselves over whether a 121-year-old anti-abortion law from the pre-statehood Wild West days, when…

41st annual Teton Valley Balloon Rally takes flight

July 1, 2022 10:11 AM Evan Thomason

The annual Teton Valley Balloon Rally is ready to take off into the sky for this holiday…

1 dead in Highway 20 accident

July 1, 2022 6:47 AM Zach Glancy

At 12:36 a.m. Friday morning, Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle fatality crash on westbound Highway 20.…

Rexburg plans city wide party for Independence Day Celebration

June 30, 2022 6:28 PM Braydon Wilson

The city of Rexburg is planning a big party to celebrate the birthday of the United States of America. It all will kick off at 10 AM that Monday…

Police locate juvenile

June 30, 2022 12:01 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Rashell Lindsey. …

Plane crash takes 2 lives in Valley County

June 30, 2022 1:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Division of Aeronautics alerted the Valley County Sheriff’s office of an overdue aircraft June 27.…

Juvenile detention center named in honor of retiring judge

June 30, 2022 5:30 PM Linda Larsen

Bannock County gave a special honor Thursday to retiring Judge Bryan K.…

Family-owned fireworks store draws customers from 3 states

June 30, 2022 3:46 PM Seth Ratliff

Some of our neighbors are really going the distance for the fourth of July spirit… all the way to Wyoming, in…

Officials remind us to respect bears to avoid conflict

June 30, 2022 11:00 AM Evan Thomason

Amid more reports of bear attacks, officials are asking us to respect and recognize how to deal with…

Sugar Loaf Fire estimated at 5,000 acres

June 29, 2022 6:32 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management reports the Sugar Loaf Fire burning five miles west of Eden is mostly out, but crews continue to build containment…

CEI Board of Trustees fill Zone 1 Trustee vacancy

June 30, 2022 3:54 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Amy Gardels to fill the Zone 1 Trustee vacancy during their regular…

Ammon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child

June 30, 2022 10:43 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced Thursday investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Ammon…

F&G biologists work to protect a popular Yellowstone cutthroat fishery from pelican predation

June 30, 2022 10:23 AM News Team

Blackfoot Reservoir, located about 40 miles east of Pocatello, is home to two divergent, yet symbiotic, conservation stories that have been playing…