Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murders
Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death for the murders of his late wife and Lori Vallow’s two youngest children in…
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Water Curtailment to Harm Idahoans
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) ordered the single largest curtailment of water use in the state’s history, ordering eastern Idaho…
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Cement truck tips over on US 20 near Idaho Falls
A cement truck tipped over on the off-ramp of US 20 at Holmes Ave. Friday afternoon.…
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Idaho Power files 7.3% rate increase
The company said residential customers using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of about $7.48.…
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Rocky Mountain Power requests general rate increase of 26.8%
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a rate increase for Idaho customers. The request comes as the Idaho Public Utilities…
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Construction to begin on Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls
Crews will begin to work on the Pancheri Bridge on Monday, June 3. …
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Popular intersection to close next two weekends in Idaho Falls
Drivers need to be aware of a road closure this weekend in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls couple sentenced for distributing fentanyl, meth
An Idaho Falls couple were sentenced for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in eastern Idaho.…
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The Eucharistic Pilgrimage visits Pocatello
A national journey celebrating the Catholic faith made it’s way through the streets of Pocatello Thursday May…
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Idaho Water Director issues curtailment order for 6 groundwater districts, includes eastern Idaho
In the ongoing Surface Water Coalition’s conjunctive administration delivery call, Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Mathew Weaver…
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Larry Woodcock reacts to Chad Daybell guilty verdict
The grandparents of JJ Vallow share their feelings today after Chad Daybell was found guilty of murder.…
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Trump found guilty in hush money trial
A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records Thursday, an unprecedented and historic verdict that makes…
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Gunshots fired when EMTs arrive at Butte County home
Several police agencies were called to Butte County for an unknown incident. …
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Museum of Idaho opening new flight and space travel exhibit
“You can design your own aircraft and then get an opportunity to fly it and see how it…
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Bonneville Deputies search for person who damaged election ballot box
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a hit and run accident that damaged an election ballot box.…
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Jury convicts Chad Daybell of killing wife and Vallow’s children
Jury deliberations continue Thursday morning in the Chad Daybell…
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BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls
Under the approved Plan of Operation, Burns Industries, LLC would develop the quarry on 204 acres of BLM-managed public land, with a total surface…
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Idaho State Police Forensic Services achieves high national honors
Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has recently been recognized with several prestigious awards and accolades, highlighting our forensic…
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FREE Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis Testing for the month of June
Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…
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Chad Daybell trial: First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict
The first day of jury deliberations has ended without a…
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Off-roaders encourage everyone to stay safe when traveling on Idaho backcountry
We are currently in the 100 deadliest days of summer, and while we are concerned about safety on the road, we need to be careful going off road as…
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Marsh Valley community pushes back against School consolidation plan
More than 100 people have signed a petition for a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the…
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National Park Service shares how to have a safe and successful trip
Busy season for the National Parks is here, and the National Park Service is trying to help people plan ahead and enjoy summer travel. So whether you…
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Driver charged with DUI in crash killing 6 people
Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney amends charges against a driver with DUI.…
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Bands announced for 2024 Teton County Fair Concert
The Teton County Fair Board announced the artists that will be featured at the 2024 Teton County Fair Concert set for Wednesday, July 24, in the…
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Post-election audit selection of Idaho counties, precincts
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has conducted the post-election audit draw for the May 21 Idaho Primary…
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Cattle guard structure installed on Alta Ski Hill
Beginning Wednesday, a contractor will be installing a cattle guard structure on Ski Hill Road at milepost 6.81 in Alta,…
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Additional bridge deck pour scheduled
The deck pours are currently scheduled for Thursday, May 30 and Monday, June 3, beginning at 5…
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State police troopers return from mission to the U.S.-Mexico border
“The troopers we deploy to Texas come back with better knowledge to stop these perpetrators in our state. As they have done before, our troopers…
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Bannock County warns of new jury duty phone scam
The Bannock County Clerk’s Jury Office has received a number of reports over the past few days of scam callers targeting our area.…
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How compensation compares between Idaho staff and travel nurses
Vivian Health used its proprietary data and BLS statistics to map differences in pay between registered travel and staff nurses in Idaho and across…
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How syringe exchanges in Idaho reduce the spread of disease
Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita…
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Coins on veterans’ headstones: What they mean
Each coin signifies a person’s relationship with the…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 3,…
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Wyoming free fishing day June 1
Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license — for free.…
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Refrain from cutting firewood in timber sales areas
Forest Service personnel and law enforcement have seen an increase in public firewood cutting on Stormy Peak Road…
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Rodents ravage loved ones’ graves
“Would you want to come out and find your mother’s grave like…
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Local law enforcement holds unique show and tell with local elementary students
It was a different kind of show and tell at westside elementary school in Idaho Falls.…
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Moose on the loose caught on camera
A moose on the loose near Russ Freeman park in Idaho Falls. An Idaho Falls man saw the moose wandering through a neighborhood on the outskirts of the…
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Exit 332 on US 20 in Rexburg to fully close May 29 for construction
Exit 332 on U.S. Highway 20 in Rexburg will completely close for one month beginning next Wednesday, May…
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Falling Idaho gas prices fuel start of summer driving
Gem State pump prices have steadily dropped for more than a…
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Man killed in single-vehicle crash west of Arimo identified
Next of kin has been…
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Teton River Idaho Temple groundbreaking set June 1
The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River Idaho Temple on Saturday, June 1,…
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Portneuf heart surgeons to host community seminar in Idaho Falls
Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute (PHVI) invites the community to attend a free seminar on the advances in heart and vascular medicine.…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell Trial: Prosecution ends rebuttal testimony, closing arguments set for Wednesday
Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial. You can watch them here.…
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Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade perform at local cemeteries
Their sound is instantly recognizable, and it can draw a crowd. The Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade made stops at cemeteries all over Madison…
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Medal of Honor now on display at Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building
It was a special Memorial Day at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building, where they honored the legacy of a Pocatello…
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1,000 American flags honor fallen veterans at annual Field of Honor
Volunteers have posted 1,000 American flags for the Idaho Falls annual Field of Honor flag display every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.…
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Bill Walton, basketball Hall of Famer and colorful commentator, dies of cancer at 71
By Kevin Dotson, Steve Almasy and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at…
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Doctors are facing a mental health crisis
Doctors and nurses take care of our physical and mental needs. But what happens when they’re the ones that need…
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HOA denies allegations of forcing out elderly veteran
A local homeowner’s association is disputing claims that an elderly veteran may be forced out of his home due to HOA…
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Idaho Power to host virtual meetings on wildfire safety and public safety power shutoffs
As Idaho Power prepares for wildfire season, the company is hosting three virtual meetings in early June to discuss measures it is taking to keep…
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POW*MIA Awareness Association 21st annual Idaho Thunder Run
The ride will begin at Century High School and go through Downey, Lava Hot Springs and finish at the Idaho Field of Heroes at Century High…
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Drive safe, the 100 Deadliest Days are upon us
The Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is imploring drivers to be vigilant and drive engaged this Memorial Day weekend and all…
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Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2024 summer season
If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring…
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Signet Farm Services provides statement regarding fatal accident
The employer of those who were involved in a fatal crash last week provided an official statement Saturday…
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Man dead after truck crashes and overturns on Bone Rd.
A man is dead after his truck flipped over on Bone Road on Friday afternoon.
The man involved was pronounced dead at the…
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Idaho waters stocked with 410,000 fish in May
Memorial Day weekend has arrived. This weekend is about honoring those who have given their all for their country. Many may also take a chance to…
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Idaho Falls Funland open for the summer season
For the first time this spring FunLand in Idaho Falls turned on its rides and brought joy to many families. Many were also able to create new…
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Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot
Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River…
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DEQ finalizes IPDES general permit for Small Suction Dredge Mining
The final permit was issued May 24, 2024 and is effective June 21,…
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2024 Memorial Weekend Click It or Ticket campaign
The national seat belt use rate in 2023 was 91.9%, but Wyoming lags behind at…
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Bannock County partners with south county cities to offer Free Dumpster Days throughout summer
Free Dumpster Days are returning to the cities in southern Bannock…
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Idaho Falls veteran fears losing home, asks for compassion
An elderly veteran in danger of losing his house is asking for compassion as Memorial Day…
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Man arrested in crash that killed six in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police released more information Friday night on a deadly crash in Idaho Falls. It happened May 18, at…
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Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years of the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is commemorating 20 years of honoring the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on…
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Police urge caution during 100 Deadliest Days of Summer
Last year, the Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) reported 7,430 crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days, resulting in 79…
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67th St. Anthony Fisherman’s Breakfast
In St. Anthony, the Memorial Day weekend also marks the start of the summer fishing season with the annual Fisherman’s Breakfast at Clyde Keefer…
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Teton County, Wyo. road weight limit changes
Teton County, Wyo. is changing the gross vehicle weight or GVW limit for its roads starting next…
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Rexburg Carousel Summer kickoff Friday
In Rexburg, the city is starting off the Memorial Day weekend with its Carousel Summer…
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Idaho Falls Funland at the Zoo opening Saturday
Funland at the Zoo will open for its first full season this weekend since being…
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Pocatello Community Recreation Center closed through June 2 for renovations
From now through June 2, the facility will be closed for cleaning and…
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Biden selected as nominee in Idaho Democratic caucuses
Idaho Democrats have selected Joe Biden as their nominee for the White House, giving the president more delegates after he already clinched his…
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Structure fire near oil tank in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire at an industrial facility on the 1500 block of East 49th North Friday…
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Rigby Trojans esports sees national success
Rigby High School has put together one of Idaho’s best esports programs in just two years of…
Continue Reading Defense rests its case in Chad Daybell trial, rebuttal witnesses follow
The defense rested its case in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial Thursday morning.…
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How EIRMC responded to trauma patients after pickup crashes into passenger van
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is one of only a handful of hospitals in the state equipped to handle trauma situations with multiple injuries.…
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Idaho teachers pay comparison
Teacher salaries in Idaho Falls average at $56,555 between…
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Temporary road closures in Yellowstone due to heavy snowfall, hazardous winter conditions
Due to current and anticipated winter weather conditions and significant snowfall, some roads in Yellowstone National Park are, or will be,…
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Annual Veterans Memorial Celebration and Breakfast Friday
The event is free to all veterans, their families and the…
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Wyoming joins 19-state lawsuit against California, 4 other states whose actions threaten nation’s energy system
The State of Wyoming has joined an Alabama-led 19-state coalition asking the Supreme Court to declare unconstitutional the efforts of California,…
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Getting Answers: 18-year-old accepts settlement after eviction mishap
An Idaho Falls woman who found her apartment being emptied by a maintenance crew has now reached a settlement with the property owner who allegedly…
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Biden is poised to pick up more delegates in Idaho’s Democratic caucuses
Idaho Democrats are caucusing across the state to select their nominee for the White House, giving President Joe Biden more delegates after he…
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Water experts optimistic to control water levels from flooding
Most of our local reservoirs are either completely full or are close to that…
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North Fork man safe after missing for several days on Salmon River
A North Fork man is waking up in a warm bed Thursday morning after he went missing for several days on the Salmon…
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Idaho Falls man hospitalized after crash in Pocatello
A 58-year-old Idaho Falls man was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash Wednesday at 10:31 p.m. on southbound I-15 near milepost 71 in…
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D93 Summer Food Service Program begins June 3
Bonneville School District 93 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.…
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D91 teachers vote not to ratify tentative pay agreement
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — D91 teachers gathered at Taylorview Middle School Wednesday to vote on an amended salary agreement for the 2024 –…
Continue Reading Data expert: No device data links Chad Daybell to Tylee’s burial site
Testimony continues in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Election outcome – The balance of power in the state GOP
This election cycle, in-fighting among Republicans has reached a fever pitch, as candidates attack each other over who is more conservative or too…
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33rd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race kicks off
Wednesday was the kickoff for this summer’s Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race in Idaho…
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How hydropower makes Idaho’s electricity rates below the national average
“[Idaho is] the fifth highest share of renewable electricity for any…
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Idaho Democratic Party Presidential Caucus set Thursday
The early election cycle is not over just yet in…
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Grizzly that mauled hiker in Grand Teton won’t be pursued
A grizzly bear that attacked a hiker in Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park won’t be captured or killed by wildlife authorities because it may have…
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Gas prices falling in time for Memorial Day
262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this…
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Lawyer fined for wasting the court’s time in Chad Daybell triple murder trial
A Mountain Home attorney who tried to stop the Chad Daybell trial just two days before it was scheduled to begin has been ordered to pay for his…
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How many people are receiving substance use treatment in Idaho
Ophelia analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita in Idaho and across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey…
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Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for US House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Mike Simpson wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Yellowstone announces 16th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
On Sept. 3-5, 2024, the 16th Biennial Scientific Conference on the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem will take place in Big Sky, Montana.…
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Secretary of State explains 2024 primary election technical issues
Secretary of State Phil McGrane said there may have been a delay in pulling some of the results, but now all the results are…
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