Idaho Falls mayor recognized for longstanding support of public power
Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS) named City of Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper as the 2022 Elected Official of The…
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Prepare for busy holiday travel when visiting the Idaho Falls Regional Airport
As the holidays approach, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) expects the busy travel season to…
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Highest-paying computer and engineering jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying computer and engineering jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Nearly 11 million Americans to travel for the holidays
646,000 Idahoans will dash through the snow to see family and…
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Emergency relief order for Wyoming propane delivery
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an executive order to allow motor carriers delivering propane to operate outside the regular operating daylight…
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Investigators sort through thousands of Hyundai Elantras
MOSCOW,Idaho (KIFI) — Investigators are sorting through 22,000 registered 2011-2013 Hyundai Elantras that fit into the search criteria and thank…
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Gov. Gordon bans TikTok on state devices due to cybersecurity concerns
Governor Mark Gordon has announced a ban on TikTok from all state electronic devices and networks to address cybersecurity concerns that have been…
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Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions
The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather event.…
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9-year-old’s food drive feeds raises nearly 2,500 meals
More than 2,500 cans fill the lobby at Cloverdale Elementary School all gathered for the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket as part of Tommy’s Food…
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Christmas Wish Assembly shows the gift of giving
Bingham Academy in Blackfoot conducted a Christmas Wish Assembly for their entire…
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Press conference Thursday to discuss ‘triple-demic’ of flu, RSV and COVID-19 in Idaho
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about the surge in respiratory diseases in Idaho at 2 p.m. (MT) Thursday, Dec.…
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Record-breaking $2.6million paid out to Fall River Electric customers
his represents the largest payout of patronage capital in the Cooperative’s 84-year…
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Thomas Jefferson Charter named national ESEA Distinguished School
Caldwell’s Thomas Jefferson Charter School has achieved standout status as Idaho’s Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished…
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D91 starts recruiting teachers for 2023-24 school year
As part of its efforts to ensure the very best teacher in every classroom, Idaho Falls School District 91 has started recruiting teachers for the…
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Idaho is the #7 state with the least school counselors
Charlie Health compiled statistics on school counselors in Idaho using data from American School Counselor Association and the National Center for…
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AAA’s “12 Days of Winter Driving” puts spotlight on safety
According to ITD’s Idaho Traffic Crashes report, there were nearly 7,400 crashes in December, January and February of last year, resulting in 2,000…
Continue Reading Gov. Little issues executive order banning TikTok
Gov. Brad Little issued an executive order Wednesday banning TikTok on state-issued devices and networks to protect Idahoans from security threats…
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Labelle Lake Ice Palace opens for fifth year
A local favorite destination is once again preparing to open its doors for another…
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Progress on new Idaho Falls Police Station
After breaking ground in April, the new Idaho Falls Police Station is well underway and making…
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Grant Street closed at Fore Road intersection for transmission line replacement
A segment of Grant Street near the intersection of Fore Road adjacent to Centennial Park will be closed Dec. 16 and Dec.…
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Avalanche threat is high
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation says that our current conditions are ripe for an avalanche to…
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Our fallen heroes to be honored
In the nation’s time honored tradition, the fallen heroes who sacrificed so much for our nation’s freedoms will be honored on…
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Teacher gets pied for reading
A local teacher got not only one but multiple pies in the face on…
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Carson Street Bridge closing for reconstruction
Starting Dec. 15, 2022, the entire Carson Street Bridge will be closed for…
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Pay It Forward: Madison Cares Secret Santa
A local Secret Santa program is setting out to make a difference this holiday season with your help.…
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Bannock County seeks public comment on grant to fund portion of “Connecting Communities” trail
Bannock County is seeking public comment on a planned grant application to the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) administered by the Idaho Parks and…
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Pocatello Electric turns 120
Since 1902, Pocatello Electric has been a staple in the Gate…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,329 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,329 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths in the last week.…
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Tax Commission website gets new look, enhanced features
The Idaho State Tax Commission has redesigned its website to make it easier for taxpayers to…
Continue Reading Updates to Idaho schools’ online report card go live
In addition to updated achievement data and other information, Idaho’s online report card for public schools and districts has added new…
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Firefighters donate to Portneuf Cancer Center
Each year, Pocatello Fire Fighters Union, IAFF local 187 members join the fight to save the lives of those affected by breast cancer.…
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EIRMC receives ‘A’ in annual safety review
EIRMC is the only hospital in southeast Idaho to earn an…
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Idaho Falls Power kicks off energized community efforts to pursue federal infrastructure funding
Idaho Falls Power is seeking community ideas and input as the public power utility pursues federal funding for local energy…
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Overnight apartment fire on Hansen Avenue
A late night apartment fire in Idaho Falls called several engines to the…
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Heavy early snow creates optimism for winter tourism
With already 32 inches of snow in the area, Island Park is gearing up for a busy winter tourism…
Continue Reading Police issue update 1 month after University of Idaho murders
One month after the University of Idaho murders took place, investigators continue to piece together what happened in the hours leading up to the…
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ICCU provides jump start to NeighborWorks Pocatello for Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello (NWP) is taking part in the 11th Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge during the month of December.…
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Boise police accountability director fired, sues city
The director of Boise’s police watchdog group who was put on leave earlier this month has been fired, and he has filed a lawsuit against the city.…
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You can help provide Christmas dinner to local families – Here’s how
A local company is accepting donations to provide Christmas dinners to 75 families in Eastern…
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Helicopter flights to survey big game near Salmon and Challis
Winter surveys help biologists understand the composition and health of deer and elk…
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3 men convicted of numerous charges in one of the largest poaching cases in Wyoming history
The charges were the result of a seven-year, multi-agency…
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RIDE Education Advisory Group calls for more personalized education opportunities
Personalizing students’ educational experience and offering rigorous pathways to the workforce for all students are key recommendations in the…
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Empowering Parents awards reach $17 million
As of close of business last Friday, 16,000 Idaho families have received Empowering Parents grant awards totaling more than $17…
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Idaho Power contractor killed in landslide on Oregon border
Authorities say a 39-year-old Oregon man was killed in a landslide while doing contract work for Idaho Power to secure a rock shelf above a road on…
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1 month since University of Idaho murders
A solemn anniversary.…
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Local first grader wins Department of Education Holiday Card Contest
local first grade student won the entire Department of Education Holiday Card…
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Woman arrested for Walmart burglary
On Monday, the Blackfoot Police responded to a report of a grand theft in progress at Walmart at approximately 2:21 p.m.…
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23 injured in Utah tour bus crash as snowstorm pelts region
A tour bus heading from Boise, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah crashed on Monday morning, flipping onto its side and injuring dozens of…
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Officials identify female hit by vehicle
A female is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Pocatello near South 5th Avenue and Jason Avenue near the Common Cents Store, just before 6…
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Former Rexburg mayor prepares for another year of service in the Peace Corps
yor Shawn Larsen will be among some of the first Peace Corps Volunteers that will begin service overseas since the outbreak of Covid-19. This comes…
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Teton Pass pursuit ends with arrest
A 26-year-old Idaho Falls man is in the Teton County, Wyoming jail after being accused of stealing a car and running from law…
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Idaho gas prices down nearly 17 cents
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 16.5 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.75/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Stebner to be Circuit Court Judge for Ninth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Daniel Stebner to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Fremont County.…
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Idaho Falls issues another snow event
Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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A timeline of the killings of four University of Idaho students
The killing of four University of Idaho students in November in their off-campus home has prompted investigative efforts by the FBI, state police…
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School Closures and Delays – December 12, 2022
Butte County School District 111 will be closed…
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Avalanche closes Highway 75 near Ketchum
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced road closures about 20 miles north of Ketchum on Sunday after an avalanche covered parts of…
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Snowy Idaho weather creates mixed feelings
A snowy day in Idaho may not come as a surprise for many who have lived in the area for a while. But even if it’s not a surprise the weather that…
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Over 75 blankets and counting WaFd Bank helps blanket Rexburg
After a team meeting sparked the drive that’s goal is to provide blankets for those in need in the Madison County area. Since the start of the…
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DEQ announces supplemental water infrastructure funding for FY24
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is announcing additional funding opportunities to support drinking water and wastewater…
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Break out the neoprene: Winter stream fishing is a perfect opportunity to stay outdoors and catch fish
Keep those off-season fishing mechanics sharp by getting out on your local stream or river this…
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Economic Estimates Commission meets Dec. 12 and 15
Idaho’s Economic Estimates Commission (EEC) is holding its annual public meetings December 12 and 15 to estimate total personal income for the…
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Mountain lion spotted in Pocatello
A mountain lion has been spotted near Elmore St. in Pocatello early Saturday…
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Shop with a Cop: making the Christmas of kids and cops
If you were awoken in the early hours of the morning Saturday by the large amount of sirens the source of the noise was the Shop with a Cop event.…
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Help protect wintering wildlife in Grand Teton
Wildlife specialists are asking visitors to avoid disturbing animals by following all winter closures and voluntarily avoiding bighorn sheep winter…
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Polish Ambassador will be keynote speaker for 2023 Frank Church Symposium
The International Affairs Council (IAC) at Idaho State University is pleased to announced the keynote speaker for the 52nd Annual Frank Church…
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Big game can handle Idaho winters, but Fish and Game steps in if emergencies arise
Fish and Game has plans in place if emergency feeding is…
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Micronutrient research at ISU may help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – How the human body can gain the upper hand in its battle with bacteria for micronutrients is the focus of some new…
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AAA: Risky driving is on the rise
New AAA research shows greater willingness to engage in unsafe behavior on the…
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Idaho State University names new head football coach
After a national search, Idaho State University Director of Athletics Pauline Thiros announced Cody Hawkins has been named head coach of the Idaho…
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New City Clerk and Treasurer appointed for the City of Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has appointed a new city clerk and treasurer to fill recently created…
Continue Reading Idaho student killings investigation receives overwhelming amount of tips for white sedan being sought, police say
By Emma Tucker, CNN The investigation into the killings of four University of Idaho students has received an overwhelming amount of tips related to…
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Idaho State Police teams up with Broulim’s to help feed those in need this Christmas
For the sixth straight year, Idaho State Police is working with Broulim’s to provide meals to those in need across eastern…
Continue Reading Hoback Junction South Road drivers asked to use extreme caution
Teton County is encouraging drivers using Hoback Junction South Road to use extreme caution to avoid preventing emergency access for residents and…
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Gov. Gordon signs proclamation recognizing Wyoming Day
Governor Mark Gordon has officially proclaimed Saturday, Dec. 10 as Wyoming…
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Pocatello East Bench Wildfire fuels mitigation project
The City of Pocatello plans to conduct wildfire fuels mitigation on approximately 70 acres of City-owned gullies located east of Satterfield Drive.…
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Idaho’s oldest women’s choir to hold free holiday concert
The Idaho Falls Choralaires are preparing for their holiday…
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2022 Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest winners
The city received more than 100 emails, calls and messages with nominations for this year’s…
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Winter weather preparedness
It’s just the beginning of the 2022-2023 winter season, but Teton County has already experienced the full spectrum of winter weather and…
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U of I to graduate 550 students Saturday
More than 565 students are eligible to receive 581 degrees at University of Idaho’s 2022 Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday, Dec. 10, in the…
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Winter recreation begins on park roads in Grand Teton
Opportunities for over-snow winter recreation are available on park roads in Grand Teton National…
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Yellowstone’s winter season begins Dec. 15
The winter season in Yellowstone National Park begins Thursday, Dec. 15.…
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Content Standards meetings for arts and humanities, social studies set this week
Members of the public interested in learning more about Idaho Content Standards for social studies, arts and humanities will have the opportunity to…
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Daybell trial now set for April 3, 2023
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow-Daybell appeared in court together on Thursday for the first time in months all for a hearing to determine the new date…
Continue Reading 2 juveniles arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit
At approximately 6:00 p.m on Wednesday, Madison County Sheriff’s deputies were notified that a stolen vehicle, a teal 1998 Chevy pick-up, had been…
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Salvation Army red kettle donations down this year
This is the season of giving, but the Salvation Army says its donations are down…
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Astoria Bridge in Snake River Canyon remains closed
The Astoria Bridge in the Snake River Canyon that provides access to the Snake River Sporting Club remains closed due to structural…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer discount pet adoptions this weekend
Add a new dog, puppy, cat or kitten to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Best Friends Animal…
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Ex-Idaho cop tied to white supremacy alleges discrimination
A retired longtime police captain whose ties to a white supremacist group have prompted an in-depth investigation of potential racism at the Boise…
Continue Reading WNBA star Brittney Griner released from Russian detention in prisoner swap for convicted arms dealer
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, Jeremy Herb, MJ Lee and Kevin Liptak, CNN WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released from Russian detention,…
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It’s time to winterize your home to protect Idaho’s wildlife
Wildlife can easily become entangled in home decorations and patio equipment which can lead to injuries or death of the…
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Idaho cops seek car seen near site where 4 students killed
Police are asking for help finding the occupant of a car that was seen near where four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death last month,…
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Senior citizens in assisted living need company
While many of us are making plans to gather together this holiday season, many seniors could be…
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Pearl Harbor Memorial honors the sailors who lost their lives
The Pearl Harbor Memorial bridge over the Portneuf river was the site of a honored Pocatello tradition. The tradition itself was started by Pearl…
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AAA tips for hauling your Christmas tree
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and it’s about time to pick up this year’s Christmas tree. But driving home…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,638 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,638 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths in the last…
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Idaho Department of Labor earns recognition from Tableau
The Department of Labor’s research team has earned recognition for the visual way they display Idaho’s weekly unemployment claim data on…
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State Board of Education executive to lead regional higher education commission
Idaho State Board of Education executive director has been elected as chair of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) for…
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Ide sworn in to represent Senate District 29
sworn in as a member of the 66th Wyoming Legislature on Tuesday in the Senate Chamber of the Wyoming State Capitol in Cheyenne.…
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