High speed chase ends with arrests
Fort Hall Police officers were conducting daily patrol at the Fort Hall Bottoms on the Reservation Tuesday around 1:00 p.m. and observed a suspicious…
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ISU accelerated nursing program expands to Pocatello campus
Idaho State University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Nursing (ABSN) undergraduate program is expanding to the Pocatello…
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Idaho Falls, Pocatello Texas Roadhouse locations to host hiring event
As local diners return to their favorite restaurants, Texas Roadhouse is staffing…
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Chinook fishing on Lower Salmon River closes Friday
Idaho Fish and Game is closing salmon fishing on the Lower Salmon River, effective at the end of fishing hours on May 28, as Chinook salmon harvest…
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SIPH office in Preston remains open
Southeastern Idaho Public Health would like to provide clarification regarding the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s announcement that its…
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport to conduct training exercise Thursday
On Thursday, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will be conducting a live emergency…
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Motor Vu Drive-In to open Friday
Following major renovations and upgrades, the Motor Vu Drive-In is officially reopening for the 2021 summer season on Friday with a double-feature on…
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New wolf killing laws prompt push to revive protections
Wildlife advocates are pressing the Biden administration to revive protections for gray wolves across the Northern Rockies after Republican lawmakers…
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Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow-Daybell face murder charges in deaths of Tammy Daybell, Tylee Ryan and JJ Vallow
Prosecutors announced Grand Jury indictments Tuesday against Chad Guy Daybell and Lori Vallow Daybell related to the deaths of Tammy Daybell, Tylee…
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Police identify body found in Chubbuck
The Chubbuck Police Department has identified a body found in a field Saturday as Karl…
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Idaho’s historic waste disposal site to close after receiving final shipment
Environmental Management (EM) crews recently placed a final radioactive waste shipment into the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Site’s largest…
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Teton County, Wyo. mask order in effect June 1 to June 11 for public, private K-12 schools
Wyoming statewide Health Order #1, which requires masks in public and private K-12 schools, is set to expire on May 31, 2021.…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 149 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 149 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Officials investigate incident involving woman approaching grizzly bears in Yellowstone
U.S. Park Rangers of Yellowstone National Park are investigating an incident of a woman approaching wildlife at Roaring Mountain.…
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DHW’s Preston office to close in June, services continue to be available
The Department of Health and Welfare is leveraging a lease that expires at the end of June to permanently close a small office in Preston.…
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex opens May 29
One of Pocatello’s popular places to cool off during the summer months opens this…
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Wyoming candidate undeterred after teen pregnancy disclosure
A U.S. House candidate in Wyoming who disclosed that he impregnated a 14-year-old girl when he was 18 scoffed at the idea of dropping out of the race…
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Grizzly bear video filmed southeast of Salmon in 2020 confirmed by F&G officials
Idaho Fish and Game officials recently received a video shot by a sportsman in spring of 2020 who believed the bear was a young grizzly near the…
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Memorial Day gas prices predicted to be most expensive since 2014
The unofficial kick-off to the summer travel season is just around the corner, but with surging demand for fuel, rental cars, airfare and hotel…
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Bannock County DMV to resume regular business hours
The Bannock County Motor Vehicle lobby will resume regular business hours for the public on Wednesday, June…
Continue Reading Wolves scare deer and reduce auto collisions 24%, study says
Scientists found an unconventional way of reducing the frequency of deer-auto collisions could be allowing wolves to roam a…
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Idaho Legislature hires own lawyers to defend new initiative
The Idaho Supreme Court has agreed to allow the state Legislature to intervene in two lawsuits that challenge the same restrictive voter initiative…
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Idaho Dept. of Finance warns investors about virtual currency
The director if the Idaho Department of Finance is warning people of the risks of investing in…
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Idaho Governor’s Cup Scholarship recipients announced
Governor Brad Little announced Monday the recipients of the 2021 Governor’s Cup Scholarships to Idaho colleges and universities.…
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Snow King summer construction projects underway
Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) is well underway on summer construction projects on Snow King Mountain.…
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Snow King Summit Lift chairs for sale
You can buy chairs from the Snow King Mountain Resort (SKMR) Summit Lift starting…
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COVID-19 media briefing
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT) Tuesday, May…
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When to see the total lunar eclipse and ‘flower’ supermoon
The moon is about to put on a bit of a show. The full moon on May 26 will be the first total lunar eclipse since January 2019, according to EarthSky.…
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New report highlights Medicaid expansion benefits in Wyoming
A new report made public last week has highlighted the potential benefits for workers in Wyoming as state lawmakers consider expanding Medicaid.…
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‘Carry The Load’ nonprofit advocates for Memorial Day
On Monday, members of the nonprofit Carry The Load stopped by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Idaho…
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$1,000 reward offered after Teton River access sites vandalized
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Fish and Game are asking the public for information regarding the recent vandalism of several access…
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Idaho Falls community bike ride rescheduled due to weather
The community bike ride and barbecue scheduled for Monday evening has been postponed due to an inclement weather forecast. …
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Idaho woman sentenced to life for killing husband
An Idaho woman has been sentenced to life in prison for killing her husband, after the judge told her that her explanation for the man’s death did…
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Pocatello Mayor fears new property tax law will jeopardize growth
A new property tax law that aimed to lessen the burden on homeowners has city officials sounding the…
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Plan released for $440M in Idaho education rescue money
Idaho education officials say the state’s primary challenge in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic is helping students make up lost ground due to…
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Idaho angler missing after boating accident on Salmon River
An Idaho man is missing after a weekend boating accident on the Salmon River.…
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New Idaho Democratic executive director
Idaho Democratic Party Chair Fred Cornforth announced Monday party has hired Jared DeLoof to serve as Executive Director heading into the 2022…
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Portneuf Medical Center opens a new wing, adds special care unit
Portneuf Medical Center is opening a renovated wing and adding an 11-bed special care unit (SCU) to support the increased need for specialized…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 329 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 580K vaccinated
Idaho officials reported 329 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths over the…
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INL meets agreement to store used naval nuclear fuel ahead of schedule
One of the key provisions of the Agreement is that the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF), operated for the NNPP by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, would…
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LDS Missionary Training Centers to resume limited on-site training
As COVID-19 conditions continue to improve in some locations, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is looking ahead to resume on-site…
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Idaho crash fatalities down in 2020
The number of fatal crashes on American roads increased in 2020, but AAA says Idaho was not part of the deadly…
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Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy runs for Idaho governor
Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy is running to be Idaho’s next governor, according to documents filed Friday with the Secretary of State’s…
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Grim western fire season starts much drier than record 2020
Scientists say the outlook for the western U.S. fire season is grim because it’s starting far drier than 2020’s record-breaking fire year.…
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Local writers win IDeal education savings scholarships
Twelve young local writers were declared winners of the Idaho PTV PBS KIDS Writers Contest…
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2021 Jackie Caivano Memorial Scholarship winners announced
The 2021 Jackie Caivano Scholarship recipients have been selected. …
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Idaho Behavioral Health Council seeks public comment on draft of new strategic plan
The Idaho Behavioral Health Council released the first draft of its strategic plan to improve care for Idahoans with mental health and substance use…
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Advanced Test Reactor begins major overhaul to replace core components
The Advanced Test Reactor (ATR) at Idaho National Laboratory is getting an overhaul that will shut it down for nine…
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Brady Chapel open house planned for Memorial Day
Brady Chapel will be open to the public Memorial…
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Thunder Ridge band teacher puts on one last show
For over thirty years, students in districts 91 and 93 have tried to harness their skills under the direction of Richard…
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Idaho Falls summer food program to begin Jun 6
Students will have access to food all summer long, thanks to community…
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Local hero teen who died saving girlfriend awarded Carnegie medal
A local hero is posthumously being honored for his…
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Community recovery meeting for Rigby school shooting happening Monday
Rigby Police are offering a “community recovery meeting” on Monday for the families affected by the shooting at Rigby Middle…
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Temporary road closures as unused railroad crossings get removed
East Idaho Railroad will be removing the unused railroad crossing at Park Avenue, south of W Broadway on Monday and Tuesday, May 24th and…
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Hero Fun Run benefits 7-year-old
Costumes were on full display for Saturday’s Hero Fun Run/Walk 5K and 10K in Idaho Falls, an exciting event to help benefit 7-year-old superhero Owen…
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Two arrested after altercation with police
According to the probable cause affidavit, it all started when police attempted to arrest 26-year-old Brendon Earl Nichols for failing to comply with…
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Judge declares Lori Vallow/Daybell indigent
The judge in the Lori Vallow/Daybell case has declared her…
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US 20 blocked near Island Park
The Idaho Transportation Department reports US 20 is blocked about three miles east of the Island Park…
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IFFD welcomes 6 new members
The Idaho Falls Fire Department welcomed six new probationary firefighters to the department and…
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Parents, high school counselors using website to help students prepare for life after high school
By looking at which skills can lead to certain careers, users can then see what training is needed for that job McConnell…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 168 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 168 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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Children’s Mental Health Awareness Fun Run set Saturday
The Children’s Mental Health Awareness Fun Run is set for Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. at the Portneuf Wellness…
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Idaho Falls seeks input on housing in Idaho Falls
The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department is asking for input through two separate surveys and virtual public meetings that…
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Idaho’s April unemployment rate drops to 3.1%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 3.1% in April, dropping slightly from 3.2% in…
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Wyoming public health orders reach expected final phase
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is announcing the likely final phase for statewide public health orders related to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
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EIRMC modifies visitor policy
As community rates of COVID-19 continue to wane, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy. …
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2 arrested after high speed chase
Fort Hall Police arrested Tribal member Tylynn Edmo and charged him and his passenger Patricia Ball after an extensive high-speed chase on the Fort…
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Idaho prosecutors explain tweet with ‘thin blue line’ flag
The Ada County prosecutor’s office has received online criticism after promoting its services in honor of Crime Victims’ Rights Week last month…
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Giddings files for Lt. Governor
State Representative Priscila Giddings (R-D7) announced she has filed paperwork to run for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor of…
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Local artists featured in Pocatello Arts Council digital exhibition
The work of nearly two dozen Pocatello artists is being highlighted by the Pocatello Arts…
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Historic Downtown Pocatello looking for sponsors to beautify area
Historic Downtown Pocatello is looking for sponsors to hang flower baskets on their light posts in the downtown…
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Grand Teton hosts annual American Indian guest artist program at Colter Bay
Grand Teton National Park will host American Indian artists at the Colter Bay Visitor Center this summer to share their traditional and contemporary…
Continue Reading Wyoming senator discloses impregnating 14-year-old at 18
Wyoming state Sen. Anthony Bouchard has disclosed that he impregnated a 14-year-old girl when he was 18.…
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Wyoming governor announces new education advisory committee
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has announced a 10-person advisory committee, including two current lawmakers, tasked with re-imagining the state’s K-12…
Continue Reading When to see the ‘flower’ supermoon and catch the total lunar eclipse
May’s “flower” supermoon will grace the sky this Wednesday. This supermoon will be the closest moon to Earth in 2021, according to…
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Some Idaho residents to see one-time tax rebate this summer
Some Idaho taxpayers will see a one-time tax rebate this summer as part of the income tax legislation passed earlier this year.…
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Powerful US nuclear test reactor getting rare major overhaul
Scientists in Idaho this summer plan to remove the 62,000-pound stainless steel lid on one of the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactors for a…
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Award-winning assignment editor passes away
We have some sad station news to…
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Idaho Falls man killed in rollover crash on Sunnyside Road
UPDATE: Idaho State Police investigated a single vehicle, fatality crash, on Sunnyside Road, in Idaho Falls Thursday around 7:11…
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Time capsule unearthed in Blackfoot
On Thursday, students at Independence High School kept digging and digging and digging to find a time capsule buried on their school grounds back in…
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Idaho’s black bears are out of their winter dens looking for food
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says the key to keeping Idaho bears wild is to never let them have access to human food because a…
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Masks will no longer be required at Idaho courthouses
The Idaho Supreme Court is issuing updated guidelines for COVID-19 precautions in Idaho’s…
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Superintendent roadshow stops in Idaho Falls
The lessons learned in 2020 by state education leaders will start being applied as schools reopen in the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 188 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 188 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department recruits finish training
Thursday was the last day of training for the six recruits. Wednesday and Thursday the men have been practicing in a live burn…
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Jackson Hole Airport reports improved flight numbers
The addition of new flights to the jackson hole airport appears to be paying…
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April previews busy summer season at Grand Teton
Grand Teton National Park hosted an estimated 87,739 recreation visits in April…
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Beware of scam fundraisers related to Rigby School shooting
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is warning Idahoans about scam fundraisers related to the recent shooting at Rigby Middle School.…
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Gov. Little in Idaho Falls Thursday
Governor Little will be in Idaho Falls on Thursday to discuss the 2021 Idaho Legislative…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casin Hotel returns to 24 hour operation
The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel is returning to full-time…
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Donations sought for Brady Chapel Centennial Campaign
The Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) is looking for your help to restore one of the Gate City’s architectural…
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Tanker truck repair company owner pleads guilty to violating safety standards, making false statement to OSHA investigator
A 65-year-old of Pocatello man and owner of a tanker testing and repair company, KCCS Inc., pleaded guilty to making an illegal repair to a cargo…
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Chukars welcome fans back to Melaleuca Field
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For the first time in 2021 fans were back inside Melaleuca Field to watch the Idaho Falls Chukars. Michelle and Bill…
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Lt. Gov. McGeachin announces run for Idaho governor
Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin is running for governor.…
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Pocatello lifts face-covering policy at city facilities
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is changing the face covering policy at city…
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Rigby teacher talks about school shooting
The hero teacher who disarmed a sixth grader after firing a gun in an Idaho school earlier this month is breaking her…
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The lights are back on: Bonneville High School to perform Freaky Friday
After more than a year of darkness due to COVID-19, the lights are back on in Bonneville High School’s Little…
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Ex-Senate candidate to run against Rep. Liz Cheney in 2022
Bryan Miller, a two-time U.S. Senate hopeful, has announced he is running for Wyoming’s long U.S. House seat.…
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INL makes huge impact on employment and economic growth
The Idaho National Laboratory released its annual economic impact summary Wednesday. It shows that INL continues to be a major contributor to…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 240 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 240 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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