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Idaho Power served record amount of energy in June

July 8, 2021 4:16 PM News Team

Idaho Power set new all-time records for energy delivered to customers on each of the final three days of June.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 144 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

July 8, 2021 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 144 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…

Officials seek input on new grazing rate proposal

July 8, 2021 3:33 PM News Team

Idaho farmers could soon pay a new rate for grazing for the first time since…

Large Idaho primary care group mandates staff COVID-19 vaccines

July 8, 2021 2:29 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s largest independent medical group will require all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September in hopes of keeping clinics…

Idaho gas prices hit $3.50 mark for first time since 2014

July 8, 2021 12:14 PM News Team

Idaho drivers just reached a sobering…

Lightning storms moving across Idaho causing multiple fires

July 8, 2021 12:02 PM News Team

Lighting storms with multiple strikes have resulted in fires in north and north central Idaho.…

IGEM grant recipients announced

July 8, 2021 12:03 PM News Team

Idaho Commerce announced the latest recipients of Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grants.…

Woman sentenced for providing false birth certificate information to DHW

July 8, 2021 12:00 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced a Kootenai County woman was sentenced on Thursday for furnishing false information regarding a birth…

Steven J. Lund to speak in online commencement ceremony

July 8, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement service to recognize the Spring Semester 2021 graduates.…

East Idaho Fair Food Tour announces 2021 season

July 8, 2021 11:43 AM News Team

The East Idaho Fair Food Tour has announced a 2021 tour for the summer…

New tool allows landlords, tenants to resolve eviction cases online

July 8, 2021 11:48 AM News Team

Landlords and tenants in Ada County have a new way to resolve certain eviction claims.…

ITD seeks input on revised federal draft proposal for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises

July 8, 2021 11:47 AM News Team

The Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) program works to provide a level playing field for under-represented female and minority-owned…

Little appoints Bill Gilbert to State Board of Education

July 8, 2021 11:36 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Bill Gilbert of Boise to the State Board of…

ISU breaks ground on new alumni center

June 21, 2021 4:31 PM News Team

Idaho State University will break ground for an $11.5 million alumni center on Thursday, July…

Residents of small Idaho town evacuate as wildfire grows

July 8, 2021 11:09 AM Associated Press

The Idaho County sheriff’s office says residents of the small, remote community of Dixie are being evacuated as a wildfire threatens the area.…

AZ attorney’s office declines to prosecute Chad Daybell over murder of Charles Vallow

July 7, 2021 4:16 PM Bre Clark

The Maricopa County attorney’s office declined Wednesday to prosecute Chad Daybell in the murder of Charles Vallow, his new wife’s, Lori Vallow’s,…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 123 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

July 7, 2021 6:42 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 123 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…

Officials identify body found in Snake River

July 7, 2021 4:45 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded Tuesday evening at about 5 P.M. near Freeman Park, of a report of a body found in…

Summer heat bringing crowds to pools

July 7, 2021 4:08 PM Rachel Fabbi

“Our official open date was June 7th, but because of the hot weather, we actually opened up two days earlier,” Scholes…

Some Pocatello Council members hosting information meetings at local parks

July 7, 2021 11:35 AM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello City Council members Claudia Ortega, Roger Bray, and Chris Stevens will be conducting a city-wide listening and information tour during…

Duck races are back

July 7, 2021 10:54 AM Evan Thomason

Today, the Idaho Falls Rotary Club was happy to unveil the 1st Place Prize and Grand Prize for this year’s Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race.…

Identity of captured wanted man released

July 6, 2021 9:20 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls street was shutdown Tuesday evening, while the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office served a felony…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

July 6, 2021 11:53 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 340 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death over the…

Heat Advisory expanded for Wednesday, with gusty winds

July 6, 2021 3:28 PM Michael Coats

High pressure over the western states continues to pump in the heat from the south. We’ll see temperature highs well into the 90’s, with some spots…

New legal moves in the murder trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell

July 6, 2021 5:30 PM News Team

The lawyer for the woman accused of killing her children Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow has filed several new…

Delta variant not dominant in Idaho yet, COVID-19 vaccinations stall

July 6, 2021 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The pandemic may not be impeding our everyday lives as much lately, but for some people, it is certainly not…

Police busy with illegal firework calls

July 5, 2021 6:27 PM Emma Iannacone

It was a busy weekend for local law enforcement agencies who spent their nights responding to calls for illegal fireworks…

Gov. Little appoints Roker to Third Judicial District, O’Neill to Fourth Judicial District

July 5, 2021 4:39 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced he appointed Matthew Roker of Caldwell as District Judge in the Third Judicial District and Derrick O’Neill of Boise…

Students secure funding for co-branding efforts between ISU and Historic Downtown Pocatello

July 6, 2021 2:00 PM News Team

Students in the Honors program course “Orange You Creative” have successfully secured funding from three donors to sponsor a variety of Idaho…

Salmon-Challis National Forest trail maintenance

July 5, 2021 4:34 PM News Team

Routine trail maintenance is being completed across the Salmon-Challis National…

Home destroyed in brush fire

July 5, 2021 5:30 PM News Team

A Weiser woman is homeless after losing her home to a brush fire Sunday…

1 hospitalized after falling asleep, crashing on I-15

July 5, 2021 10:18 AM News Team

Idaho State Police report a 23-year-old Blackfoot woman was hospitalized Monday morning after she fell asleep and crashed on Interstate…

Jack Chinook Salmon stocked in Kid’s Creek Pond

July 5, 2021 11:13 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game’s Sawtooth Hatchery employees released 75 Jack Chinook Salmon in Kid’s Creek Pond in Salmon on…

Subcommittee to review reclassification of US-93 Tuesday

July 5, 2021 11:11 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Board 129,000-pound subcommittee will meet Tuesday, July 6, to review an application to reclassify the weight limits on…

Fatal crash near Hazelton

July 5, 2021 10:28 AM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a crash at 2050 E 1010 S, just south of Hazelton Sunday around 11:47 p.m.…

DEQ awards $3.2 million low-interest wastewater construction loan to the city of Grace

July 5, 2021 10:05 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of a $3.2 million low-interest wastewater construction loan to the city of…

Silver Creek Preserve closed to fishing due to heat

July 5, 2021 10:09 AM Associated Press

The Nature Conservancy has closed its Silver Creek Preserve in central Idaho to fishing due to low water levels and extreme heat.…

Idaho Food Bank Fund accepting grant applications throughout July

July 5, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Food Bank Fund announced its 2021 grant application process is open until July 31 to Idaho nonprofit organizations that provide nutrition…

Pocatello native named Miss Idaho

July 4, 2021 4:52 PM Rachel Fabbi

“I think being a woman, and a modern woman is so much more about the success that you make for yourself. And no one else gets to determine that for…

Woman injured in camping accident in Caribou County

July 4, 2021 3:06 PM Rachel Fabbi

The call came in about midnight when a woman in her 30’s was accidentally run over while camping in the Cheatbeck Basin…

UPDATE: Man dies after motorcycle crash

July 2, 2021 10:29 PM News Team

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI)- A Pocatello man who crashed his motorcycle Friday night has died, officials announced. Idaho State Police say the crash…

Fireworks suspected in fire that forced evacuation of apartment building

July 4, 2021 10:01 AM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho Falls Fire Department say fireworks are the suspected cause of a fire near an apartment building Sunday…

Idaho Falls holds 4th of July parade

July 3, 2021 7:10 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls community celebrated Independence Day on Saturday with their annual parade.…

Watch the 2021 Melaleuca Freedom Celebration here

July 3, 2021 9:51 PM News Team

You can watch the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration…

USS Idaho sailors visit the Gem State

July 2, 2021 5:33 PM Linda Larsen

Our state has some pretty impressive visitors for the holiday…

Tips to help plan for and enjoy the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks show

July 2, 2021 8:00 AM News Team

Idaho State Police members are among the thousands of Idahoans getting ready for the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration in Idaho Falls Saturday, July…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 83 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

July 2, 2021 5:07 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 83 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths…

Ruling goes against US sheep experimental station in Idaho

July 2, 2021 3:12 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials and a sheep industry group have filed notices to appeal a federal court ruling involving an eastern Idaho sheep research facility long…

Ammon Bundy convicted in trespassing trial

July 2, 2021 9:42 AM Associated Press

A jury has found anti-government activist and agitator Ammon Bundy guilty of misdemeanor trespassing and misdemeanor resisting or obstructing…

Food donations wanted at Idaho Falls parade

July 2, 2021 2:22 PM Rachel Fabbi

All the food donated will be stored in the Food Basket’s 17,000 square foot warehouse, and given to other organizations if…

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration already drawing in crowds

July 2, 2021 1:53 PM Evan Thomason

Everyone is coming on down to see what many claim to be “the best firework show in the…

ISU School of Performing Arts announces 2021-2022 season

July 2, 2021 1:01 PM News Team

Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts announceS its 2021-2022 season opening this fall as the program is eager to return to normal…

Southeast Idaho MATHCOUNTS receives $5,000 grant

July 2, 2021 12:58 PM News Team

The Southeast Idaho MATHCOUNTS Chapter received a grant for $5,000 from Bayer…

Idaho receives grant to expand, diversify registered apprenticeships

July 2, 2021 12:50 PM News Team

Idaho is one of 15 states to receive a U.S Department of Labor grant to expand its Apprenticeship Idaho program.…

ITD now taking comments for all upcoming projects

July 2, 2021 12:48 PM News Team

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

Get the COVID-19 vaccine at Riverfest

July 2, 2021 12:42 PM News Team

Idahoans who haven’t been vaccinated against COVID-19 can get their shot for free this Saturday at Riverfest.…

Sockeye salmon facing hot water will be trapped, trucked

July 2, 2021 11:44 AM Associated Press

Sockeye salmon at risk from high water temperatures will be captured at an eastern Washington dam to save as many of the endangered fish headed for…

Idaho State Police release 2020 crime report

July 1, 2021 12:26 PM News Team

Idaho State Police have completed a 2020 Crime Report, primarily detailing statistics collected from police…

Health officials confirm West Nile Virus positive mosquito pool in Bear Lake County

July 1, 2021 2:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) officials have confirmed identification of the first ever West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool in…

New Idaho 511 website launched

July 1, 2021 6:00 PM News Team

he roads will be busy this 4th of July weekend, so the Idaho Transportation Department is encouraging us to prepare for our travels with their new…

Salmon celebrates new gym with open house

July 1, 2021 5:18 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Nep and Mary Ellen Lynch Center held an open house for the community, seven years after the idea for a new gym came to…

Idaho will send 5 troopers to help Arizona secure border

July 1, 2021 4:01 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he’ll send five Idaho State Police troopers to Arizona for 21 days to help with border security.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 91 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

July 1, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 91 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…

Idaho gas prices up 10 cents in a week amid booming July 4 travel

July 1, 2021 2:58 PM News Team

261,000 Idahoans will take a 4th of July vacation – the second highest number on…

F&G implements Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on department managed lands in Upper Snake Region

July 1, 2021 1:14 PM News Team

Effective immediately, all Idaho Fish and Game managed lands and access sites within the Upper Snake Region are under Stage 1 Fire Restriction until…

Idaho’s Teacher of the Year named to ‘Great Immigrants, Great Americans’ list

July 1, 2021 12:53 PM News Team

Idaho’s 2021 Teacher of the Year has been named to the Carnegie Corporation of New York’s annual list of Great Immigrants, Great Americans, the…

Pocatello officially launches “Our Valley | Our Vision”

July 1, 2021 12:59 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello is looking for your help in shaping the future of the Gate…

Wasden announces appointment of 2 new division chiefs

July 1, 2021 12:43 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the promotion of two deputy attorneys general to the position of division chief.…

Idaho K-3 reading tests show decline from pre-pandemic

July 1, 2021 12:32 PM Associated Press

State education officials say the percentage of Idaho students in kindergarten to third grade reading at their grade levels this year fell fell…

Anonymous donors announce $100,000 matching grant challenge to pay off CFBIF warehouse

July 1, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Four anonymous women have collaborated under the moniker “The Four Amigas” to introduce a matching grant opportunity to help pay off the recent…

AmeriCorps members provide fire support in Idaho

July 1, 2021 11:41 AM News Team

Individuals serving with the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) Fuels Management Team are partnering with the Salmon-Challis…

Most of June saw above average temps.

July 1, 2021 5:18 PM Evan Thomason

The heat has turned up like never before.…

Lori Vallow-Daybell status conference vacated

July 1, 2021 10:03 AM News Team

A status conference for Lori Vallow-Daybell has been set for Thursday at 11 a.m. before Judge Steven W.…

Incredibly rare dual-sex butterfly found at Pingree Butterfly Haven

June 30, 2021 1:27 PM Emma Iannacone

A Pingree couple with a passion for butterflies came upon a one in a million find: a butterfly with both sex…

Firefighters investigate cause of I-15 fire

June 30, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

The McCammon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a brush fire north of McCammon along Interstate 15 at 10:54 p.m.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 97 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

June 30, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths…

Road construction projects in Idaho Falls

June 30, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

HK Contractors will be making improvements on three separate roadways in Idaho Falls during the next 60…

Man sentenced to prison in Idaho park shooting case

June 30, 2021 2:39 PM Associated Press

A man charged in connection with the Fourth of July shootings at a Coeur d’Alene park two years ago has been sentenced to up to 10 years in prison.…

Extra DUI patrols out in force

June 30, 2021 2:42 PM News Team

If you are hitting the road this 4th of July weekend, don’t be surprised to see more police officers on…

Blue Cross of Idaho sponsors new conference center at Mountain America Center

June 30, 2021 2:47 PM News Team

Blue Cross of Idaho announced Thursday it signed the naming sponsorship of the new conference center at the Mountain America…

Gov. Little, Montana Gov. Gianforte urge Biden to commit to partnership

June 30, 2021 2:20 PM News Team

Not invited to Wednesday’s meeting with President Biden were Idaho Governor Brad Little and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, and they have let the…

Officials seek information regarding shooting of mountain lion in Swan Valley

June 30, 2021 2:08 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the shooting of an adult female mountain lion found on the Snake River Road…

Backcountry camper kills aggressive moose in self-defense

June 30, 2021 2:04 PM Associated Press

Idaho wildlife officials say a backcountry camper killed a moose in self defense after the animal charged him and his dog.…

DEQ seeks comment on pretreatment program for Rigby

June 30, 2021 12:58 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks public comment on a pretreatment program for the city of…

Driver’s license, other DMV fees will increase on July 1

June 30, 2021 12:22 PM News Team

Fees for standard Idaho driver’s licenses, identification cards and instruction permits will increase by $5 on July 1, 2021. …

Police arrest 2 suspects

June 30, 2021 11:55 AM News Team

The American Falls Police Department and the Power County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help locating a wanted and dangerous suspect.…

Idaho slightly hikes income limit for food benefit program

June 30, 2021 11:49 AM Associated Press

Idaho has slightly increased the income limits for people to qualify for a food assistance program aimed at ensuring pregnant women and children have…