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What began as a sentimental family vacation on Italy’s Amalfi Coast turned into a nightmare for a young Utah mother — and a journey of faith

Utah mom survives devastating vespa crash in Italy: ‘It’s just a miracle you can’t make up’

June 4, 2025 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Debbie Worthen Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSL, KSL TV) — What began as a sentimental…

Summer food program kicks off across Idaho

June 4, 2025 11:45 AM Seth Ratliff

As kids across the Gem State trade their textbooks for sunshine and fresh air, the Idaho Department of Education is reminding families that the…

Carrie Scheid resigns from College of Eastern Idaho Board of Trustees

June 4, 2025 11:05 AM Curtis Jackson

Carrie Scheid served on the CEI board for eight years.…

Ammon gears up for annual Summer Kickoff

June 4, 2025 10:07 AM Seth Ratliff

The City of Ammon is ready to officially launch into the summer season with its highly anticipated Ammon Summer Kickoff event, Saturday, June…

Andy Grammer is coming back to East Idaho; Local News 8 is giving free tickets

June 4, 2025 6:42 AM Zach Glancy

Andy Grammer is performing at the Shosone-Bannock Casino Hotel Friday June 6th at 7 p.m. and Local News 8 is partnering with the Greater Idaho Falls…

Series or swarm? A cluster of earthquakes rumble just outside Stanley

June 3, 2025 10:20 PM Phillip Willis

Earthquakes aren’t like lightning. They love to strike the same place twice, three times, in this case, at least twenty, all with magnitudes over…

Valley Mission continues work on upgraded shelter services amid growing homeless population

June 3, 2025 5:20 PM Sam Ross

Valley Mission, a Pocatello-area nonprofit organization that provides resources for the homeless, is dealing with unique challenges in their work to…

“End of an Era” Fremont county’s historic Fun Farm Bridge comes down

June 3, 2025 5:14 PM Ariel Jensen

The Fun Farm Bridge in Fremont County has officially been removed.…

Family rescued after raft gets stuck on Snake River

June 3, 2025 4:47 PM Seth Ratliff

A group of seven is safe this afternoon after their family float down the Snake River took a turn towards dangerous waters. According to Teton County…

Bonneville teens get real-world look at law enforcement careers

June 3, 2025 4:49 PM Ariel Jensen

High school-aged Students are getting an inside look at what it takes to work in law enforcement at this year’s fourth annual ‘Law Enforcement Teen…

Gov. Little appoints Brendon Taylor to Seventh Judicial District

June 3, 2025 4:41 PM News Release

Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Brendon Taylor as District Judge to the Seventh Judicial District.

Taylor is a Magistrate…

Idaho man charged with distribution and possession of child sexual exploitation material

June 3, 2025 3:43 PM Seth Ratliff

An eastern Idaho man is in custody facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual exploitation material, Idaho Attorney General Raúl…

Former BYU-I adjunct professor charged in Utah with sexual exploitation of minor

June 3, 2025 3:42 PM News Team

An eastern Idaho man is in custody facing multiple felony charges related to child sexual exploitation material, Idaho Attorney General Raúl…

University of Idaho to end talks with University of Phoenix

June 3, 2025 2:04 PM Curtis Jackson

The University of Idaho announced Tuesday it will end talks with the University of Phoenix.…

Defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris tossed out on statute technicality

June 3, 2025 1:38 PM CNN Newsource

A judge dropped a defamation lawsuit against Kootenai County Sheriff Robert “Bob” Norris due to a technicality involving an Idaho statute.

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Demolition begins on Pine Ridge Mall

June 3, 2025 2:05 PM Sam Ross

Demolition crews have started to tear down portions of the Pine Ridge Mall in preparation for renovations to turn the mall into an open-air retail…

Demolition crews take down Idaho Naval Reactor Prototype building

June 3, 2025 12:38 PM News Release

Crews with the Idaho Cleanup Project (ICP) have completed the demolition of the high bay roof and walls of the Submarine 1st Generation Westinghouse…

Portneuf Cancer Center to host cancer survivor barbecue

June 3, 2025 11:27 AM News Release

Portneuf Cancer Center invites previous and current patients of the center and their families to a survivor barbecue on Saturday, June 7 from 12-2 pm…

Rexburg Police arrest man on child pornography charges

June 2, 2025 6:33 PM Seth Ratliff

A Madison County man is now in custody, facing charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. Rexburg Police Detectives arrested Jackson…

UPDATE: Five more tremors reported Tuesday morning near Stanley

June 2, 2025 9:40 PM Michael Coats

CENTRAL IDAHO — Early Tuesday, June 3, seismic activity continued northwest of Stanley as several quakes struck northwest of the town, the latest…

Live fire training underway for Pocatello firefighters on Hawthorne Road

June 3, 2025 10:29 AM News Team

If you spot flames in the area near the Home Depot in Pocatello on Tuesday, don’t be alarmed, Pocatello firefighters are taking part in a live…

Mayor Blad nominates Dakota Bates to fill vacant Pocatello City Council seat

June 3, 2025 10:09 AM Seth Ratliff

The race to fill the vacant Pocatello City Council seat may be heading into the final stretch. After considering seventeen applications for the…

The Great Elephant Migration marches into Jackson

June 3, 2025 9:11 AM Maggie Moore

The Great Elephant Migration exhibit makes a stop in Jackson.…

Greater Idaho Falls Realtor Association Office

Housing markets trend better for buyers across the nation, what about Idaho?

June 2, 2025 10:41 PM Phillip Willis

It’s a waiting game. If sellers get desperate to sell, they’ll lower prices to get buyers. If buyers get desperate to purchase a home, they’ll pay…

Bonneville County Annex offices to close for parking lot maintenance

June 2, 2025 6:02 PM News Team

Several key offices located within the Bonneville County Annex in Idaho Falls will temporarily close later this month due to scheduled parking lot…

Know the risks: Law Enforcement urges caution with bridge diving

June 2, 2025 5:40 PM Noah Farley

With summer in the air, many people are excited to get outside and have fun in the water. But area law enforcement is reminding people about the…

New webcam captures eruption at Biscuit Basin’s Black Diamond Pool

June 2, 2025 4:28 PM Seth Ratliff

A newly installed camera at Biscut Basin’s Black Diamond Pool captured a rare event: a small hydrothermal eruption from the pool over the weekend.

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Night work Tuesday and Wednesday on I-15 at 2.5 Mile Road

June 2, 2025 4:06 PM News Release

The Idaho Transportation Department will move Interstate 15 traffic Tuesday and Wednesday nights to accommodate girder placement at 2.5 Mile Road…

Idaho Falls Symphony launches search for new artistic leader

June 2, 2025 3:08 PM News Team

The search is on for the next artistic leader of the Idaho Falls Symphony. Monday, the symphony announced the formation of its Music Director Search…

Lori Vallow Daybell’s sickness delays jury selection again

June 2, 2025 1:50 PM Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX (KIFI) – Jury selection has been delayed again for Lori Vallow Daybell’s second Arizona conspiracy murder trial because she is sick. Lori…

Red Cross officially starts services in new Chubbuck location

June 2, 2025 2:18 PM Sam Ross

The American Red Cross is now working out of their new Blood Donation Center location in the Pine Ridge Shopping Center.

The Red Cross relocated…

Cast a line! Free Fishing Day activities across Idaho

June 2, 2025 1:02 PM Seth Ratliff

On Saturday, June 14, Idaho Fish and Game is reeling in a special invitation for all anglers in celebration of Idaho’s Free Fishing Day. Across the…

Department of Justice files federal hate crime charges against Boulder terror attack suspect

June 2, 2025 12:59 PM KRDO

WASHINGTON (KRDO) — The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed federal charges against Mohammed Sabry Soliman, the 45-year-old man…

Record number of Bannock County homeowners applied for Property Tax Reduction program

June 2, 2025 2:19 PM Sam Ross

The Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced they have seen a record number of homeowners apply for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program this…

Pocatello begins annual water system flush

May 29, 2025 10:41 AM News Release

Beginning June 2, 2025, the City of Pocatello Water Department will begin its annual water system flushing program. The process is expected to take…

CEI shuts down network after malware attack; No data breach detected so far

June 2, 2025 11:33 AM Seth Ratliff

The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) has proactively shut down its network systems after a malware attack targeted the school. As of now, college…

Chubbuck Road I-15 underpass closes for summer construction

June 2, 2025 11:07 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department resumed construction on the Chubbuck Road I-15 underpass, on Monday, June 2, 2025. During the work, the road…

61-year-old Jerome man killed in motorcycle crash

June 2, 2025 10:41 AM News Team

A 61-year-old man from Jerome is dead after an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash.

According to Idaho State Police, just before noon on Sunday,…

New parking system at Idaho Falls Regional Airport

June 2, 2025 7:34 AM Maggie Moore

Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has opened the Long-term, Short-term, and Hourly parking lots again after updating the…

Idahoans visit Barberfest to learn how to make the cut

June 1, 2025 6:26 PM Noah Farley

Studies show the barbering industry is growing, mainly due to men becoming more conscious of their appearance and barbershops showcasing their work…

Man with a weapon reportedly set people on fire in Boulder, Colorado, attack, police chief says

June 1, 2025 4:42 PM CNN Newsource

Police in Boulder, Colorado, are investigating after man reportedly set people on fire in an attack, leaving multiple people injured, police said…

Idahoans all wrapped up in Museum of Idaho’s new mummy exhibit

June 1, 2025 4:03 PM Noah Farley

“Their remains tell incredible stories, not only about the scientific process of mummification, but also about the lives they lived and the people…

Community All-Stars: Cleave Lewis gets a glimpse of his impact as basketball coach at retirement party

June 1, 2025 8:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

On Friday, dozens of people attended a casual retirement party for long-time basketball coach Cleave Lewis. It was his last day with the Idaho…

A merry time at the merry-go-round: Annual Summer Kick-Off Event at Porter Park

May 30, 2025 8:51 PM Phillip Willis

One family in attendance said they enjoyed the bouncy houses, food vendors, and having fun in the…

Police: Deadly US 20 crash caused by impaired driver

May 30, 2025 5:00 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police revealed the driver of the pickup involved in the US 20 crash near Henrys Lake, which killed seven people, was impaired by…

Basketball coach Cleave Lewis retires after decades with the city of Idaho Falls

May 30, 2025 5:45 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Dozens of people attended a casual retirement party for long-time basketball coach Cleave Lewis on Friday afternoon. He has been a city employee for…

How to be A/C efficient during the summer

May 30, 2025 5:26 PM Noah Farley

Air filters should be changed every one to two months. If you have a lot of pets that shed, you might need to change the filters even more…

Idaho Falls missing teen found safe

May 30, 2025 2:37 PM News Release

Idaho Falls Police said Donna Coleman was found safe.…

Ammon Chick-fil-A faces racism lawsuit

May 30, 2025 2:43 PM Ariel Jensen

Chick-fil-a in Ammon is facing several lawsuits after a former employee says he endured racist abuse.…

Pocatello Animal Shelter starting summer with an excess of dogs

May 30, 2025 3:13 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello Animal Services is nearing capacity for dogs in the shelter, and they are asking for the community’s help in clearing space before they…

Experience everything Zoo Idaho has to offer for free this weekend

May 30, 2025 3:30 PM Sam Ross

Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union are hosting their annual Free Zoo Day on Saturday, May…

Open house set for North Portneuf Crossing Project

May 30, 2025 10:31 AM News Release

The City of Pocatello invites community members to an upcoming open house to learn more about the North Portneuf Crossing Project, a major…

Idaho Falls apartment fire displaces three families

May 30, 2025 9:30 AM Curtis Jackson

Three families were displaced Thursday night after a structure fire broke out near Lomax and the 100 block of Higbee…

Missing adult found safe

May 29, 2025 12:58 PM News Release

Idaho Falls Police said Froilan Carranza was found safe this morning.…

Peter Pan flies into Rexburg

May 30, 2025 5:09 AM Maggie Moore

Ballet Etude is taking flight in its performance of Peter Pan. The ballet is happening at the Romance Theater on Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. and…

Mrs. Idaho visits Local News 8 studio

May 30, 2025 4:10 AM Maggie Moore

Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) – Mrs. Idaho winner Megan Bartschi stopped by the Local News 8 studio to talk about her title, platform, and competing in…

Prior Encounters, Known Disabilities: Perez family attorney says Pocatello Police mishandled fatal shooting

May 29, 2025 10:39 PM Linda Larsen

Lawyers representing the family of Victor Perez are arguing the fatal shooting of the disabled teen by Pocatello Police was a preventable tragedy,…

Construction set to begin on Pocatello’s East Oak Street for Child Safety Improvements Project

May 29, 2025 5:05 PM News Release

Construction is scheduled to begin the second week of June on the East Oak Street Child Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, located in front of…

Permits required to build on your property

May 29, 2025 4:49 PM Noah Farley

A fence permit in Idaho Falls costs only $5, but permits to build decks, patios, or install solar panels will cost…

Traffic light changes will close Utah Avenue temporarily on Sunday, June 1

May 29, 2025 4:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Drivers in Idaho Falls should avoid S. Utah Ave. this Sunday, June 1, because it will be closed near Pancheri Drive.…

Standoff with Pocatello police ends peacefully, man in custody

May 29, 2025 8:50 AM Curtis Jackson

Pocatello Police are asking people to avoid the area of 1730 W. Quinn as they investigate a domestic disturbance. …

RetroX returns to Idaho Falls bigger and better with star-studded lineup

May 29, 2025 2:49 PM Seth Ratliff

Building on the runaway success of its first two years, this year’s RetroX is set to be the biggest yet, boasting over 70 vendors from across the…

Dozens of cars and trucks coming to Museum of Clean for annual event

May 29, 2025 2:14 PM Sam Ross

The My World Discovery Museum and Museum of Clean will host their second annual Touch-A-Truck event on Tuesday, June…

Construction company expects Ammon’s 17th St. bridge work to be finished by July 4

May 29, 2025 12:38 PM Noah Farley

Depending on what the weather brings, Beck says asphalt will be filled in the middle of…

Rexburg man arrested for threatening people with gun

May 29, 2025 10:12 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police and their SWAT team arrested a man who pointed a handgun at people Wednesday…

Hundreds gather to celebrate Washington Elementary School ahead of closure

May 28, 2025 7:31 PM Sam Ross

Present and former students, teachers, staff and community members celebrated the legacy of Washington Elementary School at a send-off event on…

Victor Perez Coverage: Attorneys to hold truth and reconciliation hearings in Pocatello next month

May 28, 2025 6:58 PM Linda Larsen

The entire Pocatello community is trying to come to grips with what happened on April 5. Attorneys for the family of Victor Perez are organizing a…

Rexburg woman dies in fatal, single-car crash

May 28, 2025 10:32 PM News Release

Bannock County Coroner’s office releases name of the Rexburg woman killed in a crash on I-15 Wednesday…

Family of three-year-old girl struck by car in Costco parking lot share memories, message following child’s death

May 28, 2025 6:08 PM Sam Ross

The family of three-year-old Kamari Alvarez are sharing their memories and a message for families following a tragic accident over Memorial Day…

One killed in cabin fire north of Jackson

May 28, 2025 1:52 PM Curtis Jackson

A person was found dead inside a cabin that caught fire overnight north of…

Pocatello homeless shelter hosting fundraiser event during summer lull in donations

May 28, 2025 6:06 PM Sam Ross

Aid for Friends is hosting their 13th annual ‘Splish and Splash’ fundraiser event in August to raise money for their shelter and support services…

Four people injured in Highway 91 accident

May 28, 2025 10:29 AM Curtis Jackson

Four people were injured in a two-car crash on Tuesday on the Fort Hall reservation.…

Highlights from the Chukars Home Opener

May 27, 2025 10:15 PM David Barrington

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Chukars began their season on the road against the Boise Hawks. They won that series 5 games to 1.…

Special Olympics gears up for state games with torch run

May 27, 2025 6:10 PM Chris Nestman

In an annual event that’s become a favorite for participants and supporters alike, the Special Olympic torch is on its way across the state ahead of…

Local News 8 anchor Linda Larsen announces cancer diagnosis

May 27, 2025 5:21 PM seth.randal

Linda Larsen, a long-time fixture of local news in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, revealed she has been diagnosed with…

Portneuf River Vision to host Poky Paddle event in June

May 27, 2025 6:13 PM Sam Ross

The Portneuf River Vision group, in partnership with the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Healthy City, USA, are hosting a day of fun on…

“Hopefully, this never happens again”: Former consultant for Boise Police analyzes officer-involved shooting in Pocatello

May 26, 2025 5:40 PM Doug Long

The Idaho Critical Incident Task Force is in the middle of its investigation for the Pocatello police shooting of Victor Perez.
Local News 8’s Doug…

Keeping ants out of your home while you’re on vacation

May 26, 2025 10:40 AM Noah Farley

“Ant prevention is kind of thinking about locking down the fortress in a lot of…

Authorities respond to car fire on I-15

May 25, 2025 2:33 PM News Team

Authorities are investigating a car fire in between Idaho Falls and Pocatello.…

Idahoans learn about American flag handling and care

May 25, 2025 6:24 PM Noah Farley

If the flag is flown at half-staff during times of mourning, it needs to be brought up to the top of the staff first, then…

3-year-old dead in Pocatello after getting hit in parking lot

May 24, 2025 6:19 PM Abi Martin

POCATELLO (KIFI)-A three-year-old girl is now dead after getting hit by a car in the parking lot of the Pocatello Costco. Shortly before 2:30 p.m.,…

Semi-truck crash near Palisades Reservoir blocks traffic

May 24, 2025 3:23 PM News Team

Highway 26 in Swan Valley is currently shut down due to an accident involving a semi-truck, trailer and SUV, according to a press release from the…

Goats: Eco-friendly lawn care

May 23, 2025 6:37 PM Noah Farley

“They’re really great for fire fuels reduction. They’ll eat down all the weeds that get really dry in the…

Search and Resucue volunteers help teen who crashed mountain bike along Teton Pass trail

May 23, 2025 4:42 PM News Team

A 16-year-old boy is recovering after crashing his mountain bike on the Parallel Trail along Teton Pass early Friday, according to Teton County…

Memorial Day Weekend kicks off with massive flag display in Freeman Park in Idaho Falls

May 23, 2025 4:50 PM Ariel Jensen

The 13th annual field of honor for our veterans and heroes is happening in Idaho Falls this weekend. It’s being put on by the exchange club of Idaho…

Local firefighters “Fill the Boot” for Muscular Dystrophy Association this weekend

May 23, 2025 3:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is once again upholding a cherished tradition, partnering with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) for their…

Denied Again: Judge rejects Lori Vallow Daybell’s bid for a new trial

May 23, 2025 3:19 PM Seth Ratliff

Lori Vallow Daybell’s motion for a new trial following her conviction for conspiring to kill her fourth husband, Charles Vallow, has been…

ITD urges drivers to be cautious traveling through Pocatello for Memorial Day Weekend

May 23, 2025 2:12 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking Memorial Day Weekend travelers to be especially cautious driving through the Pocatello area of…

Federal waivers in Indiana, Iowa could boost Idaho’s chances for SNAP purchase restrictions

May 23, 2025 2:45 PM Seth Ratliff

“President Trump has given our nation a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change the health trajectory for our entire country,” said Secretary…

Veterans and volunteers gather for Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial dedication ceremony Friday

May 23, 2025 2:11 PM Sam Ross

The annual Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial has returned to the Portneuf Valley for its 21st year; the memorial was officially dedicated with a…

Funland at the Zoo opens for the season

May 21, 2025 2:30 PM Stephanie Lucas

Funland at the Zoo opens for the season on Friday, May 23, inviting visitors to extend their trip to the Idaho Falls Zoo with classic rides, snacks…

AAA Idaho expects new record for Memorial Day travel

May 23, 2025 11:57 AM Noah Farley

AAA Idaho expects 45 million Americans traveling for the holiday…

Drink up: McCammon boil order lifted

May 20, 2025 4:25 PM News Team

The City of McCammon has issued a mandatory 36-hour boil order for all homes within city limits after a critical well pump malfunction during a water…

Idaho Falls Downtown Development announces Kerry Hammon as Executive Director

May 23, 2025 11:19 AM News Release

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kerry Hammon as its new Executive Director,…

Governor Little brings “Capital for a Day” to Shelley next week

May 23, 2025 10:58 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little is bringing state government directly to the community of Shelley next week for his latest “Capital for a Day” event. The event…

Yellowstone road rage incident leads to Federal Conviction for Oregon man

May 23, 2025 10:55 AM Seth Ratliff

A 67-year-old Bend, Oregon, man faces up to 20 years in federal prison after being convicted of assaulting a federal employee inside Yellowstone…

St. Anthony holding their annual Fisherman’s Breakfast Friday

May 23, 2025 5:45 AM Zach Glancy

The annual Fisherman’s Breakfast kicks off at 6 a.m. Friday, May 23 at Clyde Keefer Memorial Park in St.…

Giving back mile by mile, friends tour for charity

May 22, 2025 6:07 PM Ariel Jensen

Three later-in-life friends are traveling the country, raising money for two important…

Allegiant launches nonstop Idaho Falls-Denver flights

May 22, 2025 3:53 PM News Team

Allegiant Air officially launched new nonstop service Thursday from Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) to the Denver International Airport (DEN) in…

Victor Perez Shooting Timeline

May 22, 2025 2:53 PM Seth Ratliff

The shocking and controversial Pocatello police shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez on April 5, 2025, ignited public outrage and propelled the city…