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Owner of Island Park Water Company steps aside

July 27, 2023 12:27 PM Seth Ratliff

The owner of the Island Park Water company no longer wishes to operate the system.

Riding the school bus? New PCSD25 mandatory transportation registration closes July 28

July 27, 2023 12:11 PM News Team

The deadline to register is Friday, July 28.

Night work on several Idaho Falls area roads continue until August 18

July 27, 2023 12:12 PM News Team

The roadways will be reduced to one lane in each direction from the hours of 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. until the project is completed August 18.

Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road set to reopen

July 27, 2023 12:12 PM News Team

Crews have been working diligently on the Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection, with most of the project expected to be completed by the end of August.

New officer appointed to Salvation Army Idaho Falls Corps

July 27, 2023 12:15 PM News Team

Captains Steve and Daylene Staneart appointed to Idaho Falls Corps on June 26.

Anheuser-Busch to lay off employees after Bud Light loses spot as top-selling beer to Modelo in May

July 26, 2023 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

Beer maker Anheuser-Busch said Wednesday that it will lay off positions across its US corporate staff.

Bonneville County launches new drone to tackle invasive species

July 27, 2023 12:31 PM Seth Ratliff

Bonneville County now has a new tool to combat invasive species and noxious weeds in the area. The county recently purchased a new drone specifically for use by noxious weed control.

Hayden Fire grows to 14,745 acres

July 27, 2023 11:23 AM News Team

The Hayden Fire started on July 19 and is located in the Lemhi Range, 18 miles west of Leadore, Idaho.

Kid’s Creek and Blue Mountain Meadow ponds stocked with Jack Chinook Salmon

July 27, 2023 11:24 AM News Team

Jacks are very feisty and make excellent eating.

WATCH: Tammy Daybell’s aunt granted statement for Lori Vallow-Daybell’s sentencing

July 26, 2023 11:00 AM Kailey Galaviz

In a motion hearing on Wednesday, Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney, Jim Archibald, asked the court to not allow Vicki Hoban, Tammy Daybell’s aunt, statement during sentencing.

3 things to know this morning – July 27, 2023

July 27, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Thursday.

Cause under investigation after oxygen hose catches fire

July 26, 2023 5:31 PM News Team

No cause has been determined.

Crash near Rexburg injures 2

July 26, 2023 5:10 PM News Team

Two people are in the hospital after a vehicle collision Wednesday.

Greater Idaho Falls Transit announces new after-hours service

July 26, 2023 4:26 PM News Team

Public transportation in Idaho Falls is expanding.

Central Idaho Fire Restrictions Area implements State 1 fire restrictions

July 26, 2023 4:19 PM News Team

The U.S. Forest Service, Idaho Department of Lands and Bureau of Land Management in east-central Idaho will begin Stage 1 fire restrictions, effective at just after midnight (12:01 am) on Friday, July 28, 2023.

IFFD conducts controlled fire training at building on Milligan Road

July 26, 2023 2:58 PM Seth Ratliff

he area near Snake River Landing filled with heavy smoke early Wednesday afternoon, but don’t be alarmed.

Yellowstone announces lottery for 2023-2024 Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program

July 26, 2023 12:59 PM News Team

Beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, you may apply to the 2023-2024 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a commercial guide.

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Boise metro area

July 25, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the fastest growing home prices in the Boise City, ID metro using data from Zillow.

Glenn Beck speaks in Idaho Falls

July 22, 2023 4:54 PM Todd Kunz

Glenn Beck to speak in Idaho Falls as a fundraiser for the Tri-county Sheriff’s Association.

Hayden Fire crews inform the public about efforts

July 26, 2023 11:14 AM Braydon Wilson

The Hayden Fire has now been burning for a week, where it has now burned over 11,000 acres. Crews held a meeting last night informing people living in the impact area of the fire. The meeting went over the crew’s efforts in fighting the fire and the current state of the fire.

Traps removed after no sign of the grizzly that killed a woman near Yellowstone

July 26, 2023 10:49 AM News Team

Wildlife workers on Tuesday halted their efforts to capture a grizzly bear that killed a woman over the weekend near Yellowstone National Park after finding no sign of the animal since the day of the attack.

Job fair seeks out few employees to fill many open jobs

July 26, 2023 5:32 PM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Department of Labor held a job fair in the Walmart parking lot in Idaho Falls on Wednesday.

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney asks judge not to allow Tammy Daybell’s aunt to speak at sentencing

July 25, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

Attorneys for Lori Vallow-Daybell have asked for clarification on whether her aunt should speak at next week’s sentencing hearing.

3 things to know this morning – July 26, 2023

July 26, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.

Local families are beating the heat

July 24, 2023 3:13 PM Braydon Wilson

Many local families are trying to find ways to beat the heat in our regions most recent heat wave. In Rexburg Monday morning many of those families made the decision to go the the Splash park located at Rexburg’s Porter Park.

Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove

July 25, 2023 5:38 PM Cole Sams

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot.

Crews working to create containment lines around Hayden Fire

July 25, 2023 4:24 PM Braydon Wilson

The Hayden fire was first reported on July 19 and since then has burned over 9 thousand acres. Currently, the Hayden wildfire is located 18 miles west of the city of Leadore in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. As of Tuesday, July 25, the fire is still at a 0% containment level.

Far-right activist Ammon Bundy loses Idaho hospital defamation case, must pay millions in fines

July 25, 2023 2:23 PM Associated Press

By ANDREW SELSKY Associated Press Far-right activist Ammon Bundy, who led the takeover of a federal wildlife refuge in Oregon, an associate and three of their groups must pay over $50 million in damages for accusing a hospital of child trafficking and harassing medical staff, a jury has decided. The defamation lawsuit by St. Luke’s

Federal disaster loans now available to help those impacted by May flooding

July 25, 2023 1:09 PM Bill Cummings

May 23rd downpours flood many sections of Idaho Falls and surrounding area.

Bryan Kohberger’s attorneys suggest they’ll present evidence that he was elsewhere during the killings of 4 Idaho students

July 25, 2023 11:05 AM CNN

Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students last fall, was not at the location where the crimes took place, his defense attorneys suggested Tuesday, though they have yet to provide evidence or details about his whereabouts.

Federal investigation prompts District 93 to change Special Education program

July 25, 2023 11:59 AM Kailey Galaviz

Bonneville Joint School District 93 is making some changes to their Special Education program after concerned parents filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.

3 things to know this morning – July 25, 2023

July 25, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.

Bancroft hosts 125th annual Pioneer Days

July 24, 2023 5:40 PM Cole Sams

An annual tradition in southeast Idaho was back in action on Monday.

‘Suspicious’ Fort Hall fires under investigation

July 24, 2023 2:10 PM Stephanie Lucas

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Two separate fires in Fort Hall destroyed a home and two RVs. On Sunday at 8:15 PM, the Fort Hall Fire Department (FHFD) responded to a residential fire on Sage Road. There were no injuries to report, but the home was a total loss. The scene was cleared at 11:20

Fire burns shed down in Rigby

July 24, 2023 12:01 PM Braydon Wilson

By 9:05 Monday morning Rigby’s Central Fire District had arrived on the scene of a shed on fire. By 9:30 the fire had been put out.

Wind gusts challenge fire lines at Hayden Fire

July 24, 2023 11:06 AM News Team

The Hayden Fire has burned an estimated 7076 acres in the Salmon-Challis National Forest.

Skin cancer screenings available to the public

July 23, 2023 5:35 PM Braydon Wilson

The Skin Cancer Foundation and their ‘Destination Healthy Skin’ RV are making a visit to Idaho Falls where they are providing people with free skin cancer screenings. The foundation tries to help not only educate people on the dangers and effects of skin cancer but also help people understand how to prevent it.

Bear traps set for grizzly bear after fatal attack near Yellowstone National Park

July 24, 2023 10:34 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Montana (AP) — Wildlife workers put out bear traps for a third night Monday as they try to capture a grizzly bear that killed a woman who was traveling alone on a forest trail near Yellowstone National Park. Amie Adamson, 48, Derby, Kansas, died in Saturday’s fatal mauling near

Bear Spray given out at Island Park Ranger Station

July 23, 2023 9:52 AM Braydon Wilson

Many Outdoors men and women know and understand that Bear Spray is a vital tool in their toolbox whenever they enter the woods. Idaho has a large bear population so often when in the backwoods recreationists are in bear country.

Amazon launches first Delivery Station in Idaho Falls, creating over 150 new jobs

July 24, 2023 10:11 AM Kailey Galaviz

Amazon announces the operational commencement of its first delivery station in Idaho Falls, enhancing the company’s delivery network in Eastern Idaho.

3 things to know this morning – July 24, 2023

July 24, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.

Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji to visit Junior Jazz players in Pocatello Aug. 1

July 22, 2023 3:38 PM Eric Moon

Junior Jazz players in Pocatello will have the chance to meet Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji Tuesday, Aug. 1 at Pocatello High School.

PCSD 25 mandatory transportation registration ends July 28

July 20, 2023 4:06 PM Cole Sams

Riding the school bus? New mandatory transportation registration closes July 28.

Ramsey participates in iCan Bike experience

Local children take part in iCan Bike experience

July 21, 2023 5:49 PM Cole Sams

East Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect partnered with students and faculty from Idaho State University for the I Can Bike experience.

Idaho Falls sidewalk art festival starts Saturday

July 21, 2023 4:55 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Falls Greenbelt is welcoming the Eagle Rock Art Guild’s Sidewalk Art Festival on Saturday.

More than 5,000 fentanyl pills seized in east Idaho

July 21, 2023 2:46 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This week, members of the Bannock County HIDTA Task Force completed a months-long fentanyl investigation that lead to the seizure of more than 5,000 fentanyl pills. On July 18, a search warrant was executed in Pocatello by the task force BADGES. The group is comprised of members of the Bannock County

CEI Foundation’s Annual Great Race for Education

July 21, 2023 3:32 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Competitors at the Snake River Landing Waterfront embraced their inner super spy at the College of Eastern Idaho’s Great Race for Education. The large scale scavenger-hunt sends teams of runners across downtown Idaho Falls, where they compete in challenges to unlock their secret agent skills. “The challenges they do, they’re all

Idaho Falls mural celebrates local pets

July 21, 2023 11:57 AM Jeff Roper

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Snake River Animal Shelter and the Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation have teamed up to launch a new downtown mural. Russian native Marina Zavalova is the talented artist. “First, it promotes compassion for animals,” she said. “You know, I got three dogs. They’re my family.” Idaho Falls Downtown Development

Dangers of drowsy driving: how to stay safe on the road

July 21, 2023 11:02 AM Emma Benson

Many of us are guilty of it — getting behind the wheel while drowsy.

3 things to do this weekend – July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023 7:12 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this weekend.

3 things to know this morning – July 21, 2023

July 21, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Friday.

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter in need of cat carriers

July 20, 2023 5:07 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter says they are in desperate need of cat carriers. The shelter needs to transport 40 cats to a rescue shelter next week. All 40 cats need to be in plastice cat carriers that are smaller than 22 inches in length. The carriers can be dropped

South Utah Avenue road closure

July 20, 2023 4:13 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The gas line work on S Utah Avenue has been extended due to unforeseen issues. Intermountain Gas will temporarily close the roadway on Monday, July 24. Motorists should expect detours and traffic delays. S Utah Avenue will be closed from its intersection with Pancheri Drive north to Pioneer Road. Access

Wife of LDS Apostle passes away

July 20, 2023 4:35 PM News Team

Patricia Terry Holland, the wife of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a former counselor in the Young Women General Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away peacefully on July, 20, 2023, after a brief hospitalization. She was 81.

Idaho Falls relocating power lines in downtown alley

July 20, 2023 12:59 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Falls Power and contractors will move power lines underground in the alleyway between Park and Shoup Avenues in downtown Idaho Falls.

Mountain Lion spotted in Rigby for the third time

July 18, 2023 10:47 PM Curtis Jackson

Rigby Police are warning residents of another sighting of a mountain lion in the city.

UPDATE: Hayden Fire burns 3,026 acres

July 20, 2023 11:01 AM News Team

The Hayden Fire burning in the Salmon-Challis National Forest has burned an estimated 1,500 acres, according to fire officials.

Hayden Fire burns 400 acres in Salmon-Challis National Forest

July 19, 2023 10:56 PM News Team

The Hayden Fire was detected Wednesday and is located 33 miles south of Salmon and 20 miles northeast of Leadore in the upper reaches of Hayden Creek, according to fire officials.

Asphalt plant off the table

July 19, 2023 8:10 PM Stephanie Lucas

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – A proposed hot asphalt plant in Bannock County has been removed from an application to the Planning and Development Board. A combined gravel pit and hot asphalt plant was up for a decision at a July 12 meeting. So many people showed up to comment that the meeting had to

Idaho EMS Services are looking for help

July 19, 2023 5:26 PM Evan Thomason

The task force hopes they can get the funds necessary from this next legislative session to help those in need to provide better and faster care.

Fatal crash in Bear Lake County

July 19, 2023 3:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

BEAR LAKE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred at 9:00 P.M., on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, on North Beach Road in Bear Lake County. A 39-year-old male from Fish Haven was driving eastbound in a 2020 Ford Mustang. The Mustang left the roadway and collided with a Jersey

Idaho Organics Week celebrates organic agriculture

July 19, 2023 10:38 AM News Team

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little has declared July 16-22, 2023, as Idaho Organics Week, a dedicated time to formally acknowledge and celebrate Idaho’s organic agriculture. Idaho Organics Week is an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing and promoting the organic agriculture industry in the state of Idaho. It aims to highlight the economic contributions,

Yellowstone reporting visitation is up this summer

July 19, 2023 10:20 AM News Team

So far in 2023, the park reports it has hosted 1,493,510 recreation visits, up 19% from 2022

District 93 to rerun previous bond to build new elementary school

July 19, 2023 11:15 AM Kailey Galaviz

Bonneville Joint School District 93 is once again asking the public to vote on the same bond from a couple months ago designed to help them address their overcrowding concerns.

3 things to know this morning – July 19, 2023

July 19, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Wednesday.

Pocatello man dies in head-on collision near Aberdeen, two other men injured

July 18, 2023 10:56 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 12:43 p.m. on Tuesday, July 18th, 2023, on State Highway 39 near milepost 15 in Bingham County.

Wanted burglary suspect found in Idaho Falls

July 18, 2023 12:11 PM Stephanie Lucas

UPDATE July 18, 6:30 p.m. : IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The man wanted by Idaho Falls Police for leaving a local hospital after burglarizineg a home has been located and is now in the Bonneville County Jail. No other details on where he was found have been released. PREVIOUS STORY: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)

City of Pocatello seeks community input on trail vision

July 18, 2023 11:52 AM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello is looking for continued community feedback and participation on trail accessibility, sustainability, and diversity.

Volunteers needed for annual Portneuf River Cleanup

July 18, 2023 5:03 PM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello is looking for volunteers to help clean up trash and debris from the banks and main channel of the Portneuf River.

Power restored in Idaho Falls only a few dozen homes affected.

July 18, 2023 12:49 PM Bill Cummings

The outage is impacting around 1,000 customers, with many more experiencing flickering power.

Color Run coming to Blackfoot

July 18, 2023 12:03 PM Kailey Galaviz

This Saturday, July 22, The Bingham Crisis Center will be hosting their first ever Color Run.

Meals on Wheels checks in on seniors during hot summer

July 18, 2023 5:30 PM Evan Thomason

Meals on Wheels is a national program to get food to seniors every single day.

Fire danger high in Salmon-Challis National Forest.

July 18, 2023 10:32 AM Bill Cummings

U.S. Forest Service issues fire danger alert.

MYAC students participate in Independence From Hunger Food Drive

July 18, 2023 8:23 AM Cole Sams

The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) in Pocatello is stepping up to help the local community.

3 things to know this morning – July 18, 2023

July 18, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Tuesday.

Train collision reported in Power County

July 17, 2023 9:48 PM Travis Richards

A freight train collided with a semi trailer by Simplot Don Plant near Pocatello.

Center Street pedestrian improvements project

July 14, 2023 3:17 PM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello has been awarded funding from the State of Idaho Transportation Department 5310 grant in the amount of $191,983.00.

Community meetings set to address opioid crisis

July 15, 2023 10:00 AM Cole Sams

All members of the community are welcome to attend.

Idaho Falls Police looking for burglary suspect

July 17, 2023 4:55 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Falls police are looking for a burglary suspect after he disappeared from an area hospital.

A bison gored an Arizona woman in Yellowstone, the park’s first such attack in 2023

July 17, 2023 4:37 PM Associated Press

A bison gored and significantly injured an Arizona woman in Yellowstone National Park.

3 things to know this morning – July 17, 2023

July 17, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Monday.

A 9,000 mile bike ride to end Childhood Cancer

July 16, 2023 9:55 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Peter Halpert of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, has raced across the country before. But never to this scale. In three months, Peter will ride his bike across the United States three times. Totaling 9,000-miles in record breaking temperatures to raise awareness for childhood cancer. “That’s a huge feat, let alone like doing that on

Do not drink water advisory lifted in Roberts

July 16, 2023 1:32 PM News Team

ROBERTS, Idaho (KIFI)- UPDATE From the City of Roberts: Monday July 17th, three water samples at three separate locations within the City of Roberts were taken by Mountain West Environmental. Mountain West Environmental has been informed, by the lab, that all samples were absent of any bacteria. At this time the City has been notified

Woman dead following two-vehicle crash

July 17, 2023 8:40 PM News Team

At 4:25p.m. Monday afternoon Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Fire were dispatched to a two vehicle injury crash at the intersection of 81st N. and 15th E.

Idaho writers awarded literature fellowships

July 16, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Three Idaho writers have been awarded Literature Fellowships from the Idaho Commission on the Arts.

AAA offers swimming safety tips

July 16, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Sadly, 4,000 people drown each year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control.

Where the wild chinook Are

July 16, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

One of the first things Idaho’s spring and summer Chinook Salmon anglers want to know when they net their prized catch is whether it has an adipose fin or not.

AAA spotlights rural road safety

July 16, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

According to the Federal Highway Administration, about a third of all vehicle miles are traveled on rural roads, yet they represent nearly half of all crash deaths.

Building catches on fire in Chubbuck

July 15, 2023 7:00 PM Linda Larsen

North Bannock County fire authorities are currently on the scene of a structure fire.

AAA: Higher speed limits don’t mean shorter commutes

July 17, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

AAA research finds minimal benefits, increased risks from raising speed limits.

Routine maintenance to occur on Teton County Roads

July 16, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

ou may experience delays on some Teton County roads next week to allow crews to make surfacing improvements.

AAA EV research helps drivers feel at home on the range

July 15, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

New testing of Ford F-150 Lightning shows electric vehicle range varies by use.

2024 Traditional Arts Apprenticeship awards

July 15, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Commission on the Arts has awarded seven master artists and their qualified apprentices $3,000 each as part of the annual Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program.

UI Extension responds to Idaho’s first detection of damaging soilborne cereal virus

July 15, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Two University of Idaho Extension crop experts are advising area growers to learn the symptoms of a soilborne disease affecting cereals that’s new this season to northern Idaho and is likely to pose a recurring nuisance heading forward.

Southeast Idaho Senior Games shine all week

July 14, 2023 6:18 PM Cole Sams

The Southeast Idaho Senior Games have taken center stage all this week.

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 8 years for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine

July 14, 2023 4:01 PM News Team

A 27-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 96 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Friday.

Tiantai Buddhism Conservatory Dawn Choir

Pocatello hosts 2023 Idaho International Choral Festival

July 14, 2023 6:12 PM Cole Sams

For the whole week, The Idaho International Choral Festival has been taken place on Idaho State University’s campus in Pocatello.

Big outdoor sale Saturday

July 14, 2023 5:48 PM News Team

Idaho’s Outdoor Market and Garage Sale is setting up for its big event Saturday.

First rabid bat of the season found

July 14, 2023 10:11 AM News Team

A bat found in Ada County tested positive for rabies July 12, making it the first rabid bat reported in the state this year.

Local businesses worry about construction

July 14, 2023 11:05 AM Evan Thomason

While the Broadway Street may be closed, businesses that reside there still remain open.

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