Development is entering its final stages at the new Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center North Idaho Falls ER, the region’s first free-standing ER.…
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Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to two simultaneous snowmobile accidents that left two riders with serious injuries on Granite…
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A 37-year-old Idaho woman faces serious felony charges after allegedly stealing an SUV with a sleeping infant inside on Sunday night.
Rikki Johnson…
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“Being elected to this role is a significant milestone in my journey as a nurse and a Latina mother,” said Silva. “It motivates me to continue…
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An Idaho State Police Officer is being honored for a career that defines “going above and beyond.”
On Thursday, February 5, ISP Sergeant Amanda Ward…
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has confirmed a fire in the historic Bear Gulch railroad tunnel, located approximately 0.4 miles from the Bear…
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“It’s important to say their names,” Vigil organizer Chance Marshall said. “They’re not just strangers who lived in Minnesota. They are…
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This morning was the annual Potato Cup: a variety of cross country ski races hosted at the East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center outside of Pocatello.…
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Zoo Idaho hosted their annual Poke Fest earlier today where guests can enjoy beer on tap with a special twist.…
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After five days painstakingly creating intricate, white masterpieces, 10 monumental sculptures will be displayed Saturday during a “Final Frost”…
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Hundreds enjoyed a Valentine’s Day themed night at the annual Chocolate Lover’s Affair at the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center at ISU, where guests…
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Today marks a historic milestone for the region’s airwaves. January 23, 2026, officially marks the 65th anniversary of KIFI Local News 8,…
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If you have driven past College of Eastern Idaho lately, it would be hard to miss the construction of the brand new Battelle Energy Alliance Future…
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Just because there’s no snow on the road doesn’t mean that plow operators aren’t on the…
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The Idaho Supreme Court heard oral arguments today to determine whether Parental Choice Tax Credits, a program that provides public funds to families…
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Candon Dahle, the former BYU baseball player whose controversial plea deal after crimes against a minor sparked widespread public outcry, has been…
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“Community Risk Reduction is the process fire departments use to identify risk before tragedy occurs and to take intentional action to reduce…
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The Idaho political community is mourning the loss of a former state representative and historian. Linden Bart Bateman, of Idaho Falls, passed away…
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At its January regular meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees conducted its annual reorganization and elected officers…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – This weekend, outdoor enthusiasts and film lovers have the incredibly unique opportunity to experience the Banff Centre…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is celebrating local creativity with the opening of the 2026 Eagle Rock Art Guild Spring…
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From spa night to fancy dinners, and treasure hunts to fake proposals, “The Date Machine” is popping with creative outings for a first date or a…
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“It’s very alarming when you can walk outside somebody’s house and see rats crawling inside…
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It’s been 18 years since the 2008 recession, and 2026 will be the first year “recession babies” reach college age. However, there will be fewer…
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On Wednesday, January 21, Jeremy Wakeley, 42, was taken into custody on several counts of possession of child pornography and one count of child…
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On the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Idaho Democratic legislators marked the date with a call to restore abortion access,…
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As a result of a significant number of staff absences due to illnesses and other unavoidable circumstances, Hazel Stuart Elementary has been closed…
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A Davis County man is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and voyeurism after he was allegedly caught using a hidden camera to film…
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A groundbreaking $51 million water reclamation facility is about to transform how southern Utah handles wastewater. The Confluence Park Water…
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A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Utah-Wyoming border overnight, just as the Beehive State was waking up.
According to the United States…
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Tension over the closure of a volunteer‑run pantry and store at the Blackfoot Senior Center erupted into a packed, emotional meeting as seniors…
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In an effort to combat local food insecurity, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered 31,000 pounds of food to the Eastern…
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In response to a spike in sightings of invasive Norway rats across Southern Idaho, state lawmakers are hosting a public forum to address the rise in…
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Multiple people are dead following a domestic disturbance at a remote property along the Idaho-Wyoming border that drew a large-scale police response…
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The fire was first called in just after 11 PM from an apartment at 335 North Hayes Avenue. Only 4 of the 6 apartments were occupied at the time, and…
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Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw is set to deliver her first State of the City address later today, Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Mayor Burtenshaw will begin her…
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Starting January 31, the Museum of Idaho invites visitors to step far deeper into prehistory with the opening of Life Before Dinosaurs: Meet the…
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Angelina Quilimaco became completely blind as an infant and can only sense slight shadows. That reality makes everyday tasks more complicated —…
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“I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in…
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The new $50 million program passed the Legislature in February 2025, and was signed by Gov. Brad Little in the face of significant resistance. The…
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Idaho drivers are enjoying a rare break at the pump this January, with gas prices sitting below the national average and about 25 cents cheaper than…
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“This feedback will help guide future beautification efforts for our city’s roadways and entryways,” said Jim Anglesey, Pocatello’s…
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The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and…
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Nicholas Umphenour, the man accused of engaging in a deadly hospital ambush to free a white supremacist inmate, has reached a plea deal with…
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The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo kicks off today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ICCU…
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Due to an unseasonal and total lack of snow, the City of Rexburg’s Winterfest 2026 has put on permanent ice. The Rexburg Parks and Recreation…
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Idaho Fish and Game is proposing new regulations to the Idaho legislature this session that would restrict hunters’ use of advanced technology…
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A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to physical precious…
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The lottery period is officially open for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls, the city’s newest tuition-free K-12 public charter school, ahead of its scheduled…
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“In Florida, I was public enemy number one – black guy crossing the street, they see me coming, I’d hear the door lock,” said Patrick Toussaint.…
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Idaho’s newly launched Parental Choice Tax Credit program drew heavy interest from families with over 3,300 applications submitted within the first…
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Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, has filed a formal motion pushing for a speedy trial for Tyler Robinson, the…
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Dozens are expected to gather in Pocatello on Monday to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The longstanding tradition at Idaho State…
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This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this…
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Under the current forecast, the northern lights may be visible across much of the northern half of the United States, and even as far south as…
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A semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls has blocked the highway.…
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Nearly every month, a group of Utah men come together in an unexpected place to talk about mental health while building connections and finding…
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A Draper woman living with multiple sclerosis has reached new heights thanks to a local group.
“It is a great feeling. I mean, it just wipes out…
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An Idaho Department of Corrections staff member has been hospitalized following a brutal assault by a convicted murderer at the Idaho Maximum…
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Over one thousand people in the community of Ammon gathered at McCowin Park for the 6th annual “Icy Inferno” where the fire department sets a massive…
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Eastern Idaho (KIFI) – Get ready for an adventure next week as award-winning Idaho filmmaker Dusty Hulet brings his riveting documentary “Bears of…
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“Idaho Democrats are very concerned about what we’re seeing happen with the budget and the expressed priorities,” said Idaho Democratic Party…
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A small group of the Young Democrats of Bonneville protested on the Broadway Bridge today. Their signs read anti-war slogans as well as those…
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The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
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The man convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 fatal beating of Alejandro Parades Hutardo is the subject of a newly released video obtained…
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Amid growing concerns over recent ICE operations in Southeast Idaho, Shoshone-Bannock tribal leadership is advising all members to carry valid tribal…
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For lots of people in the area, skiing and snowboarding are favorite sports. For others, thanks to new technology and a group of dedicated…
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Work is officially underway on the Center Street Underpass Project. This important project marks another step toward improving safety, accessibility,…
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Family members on Thursday were remembering a Utah man killed in an avalanche in Wyoming as an adventurer who loved life and others around…
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If you’re looking for a sweet way to either have a girls’ night out or a fun date night, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Chocolate Lover’s…
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By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
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Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced today, January 16th, 2026. He will be serving a fixed 20 years, indeterminate for 35…
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As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate…
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A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large…
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The P.E. teacher to hundreds of seventh and eighth graders received a special surprise on Thursday – with 728 students lining every hall in the…
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Chandra Goody Martin, 42, was reported missing by her family yesterday, January 14, after several failed attempts to find her. According to BCSO,…
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A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The…
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted…
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Two Idaho Falls men were arrested late Wednesday night after an alleged masked burglary at a Bonneville County home, where they’re accused of…
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Ammon, ID (KIFI) – Ammon food lovers are in for a treat this January with the opening of a new restaurant! Cafe Zupas will hold its grand opening on…
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An Ogden man faces a dozen charges after police allege he walked into a hospital emergency room and claimed to have a bomb.
Dustin Eugene Child, 50,…
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The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In…
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Returning for the 6th year, the “Icy Inferno” Bonfire Night will offer a night of celebration for Ammon residents this weekend. Residents in the area…
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A voter initiative to repeal the grocery tax in Idaho is stirring discussion in the…
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A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of…
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The community of Pocatello is in for a treat very soon. The Chocolate Lover’s Affair put on by the Pocatello Rotary Club at the Stephen’s Performing…
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EAST IDAHO (KIFI) — A recent nationwide analysis of 129,825 fatal crashes by ISelect has revealed a trend: state highways, are the site of the most…
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Farnsworth Middle School was the center of a special celebration this Wednesday as students gathered for a special introduction. The guest of honor?…
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Authorities in Bannock County have released the identity of the 51-year-old man killed on Tuesday after his vehicle struck a detached semi-trailer on…
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A weekend excursion turned tragic in the Big Hole Mountain range after a 63-year-old man lost his life in a snowmobile crash.
The incident took…
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Today is National Organize Your Home Day, and if you’re not sure where to start, Local News 8 talked to a local junk disposal expert to give you a…
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A massive network outage at Verizon Communications, the nation’s largest wireless provider, has disrupted phone and internet services for hundreds…
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Salt Lake City police have arrested one man in connection with last week’s shooting outside a Salt Lake City church in which two people were killed…
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“Justice Roberts then basically said that if we don’t define sex, then how shall we know if we’re discriminating?” said Rep. Barbara Ehardt,…
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Two injured backcountry skiers are recovering this evening after crews from Teton County Search and Rescue rushed to their aid in separate incidents…
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A big day for Idaho State University as work begins on a major renovation! Tuesday, school leaders broke ground on major renovations to the Roy F.…
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Ferocious, elusive, and tenacious— in many ways, the wolverine is synonymous with the western persona.
Now, Zoo Boise visitors will be able to…
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CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states…
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An unusual catch on the Island Park reservoir has Idaho Fish and Game sounding the alarm.
Earlier this month, an angler ice fishing reeled in a…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is launching a major crackdown on child care subsidy mismanagement, aiming to eliminate fraud, waste, and…
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