Pocatello Water Dept. kicks off annual open house for Water Week
The Pocatello Water Department is hosting their annual Water Week Open House to teach people about water conservation and pollution in honor of…
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Small group rallies at Idaho State Capitol for Victor Perez
A small group of protesters gathered on the Idaho Capitol steps on Sunday.
All rallying in support of change in law enforcement practices following…
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New public reaction on crash near Yellowstone that killed 7 people
“I’ve been an Island park for about 15 years. There’s a lot of crazy things that happen up here, but this has to be the worst accident that I can…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market kicks off for spring
Hundreds of people filled Memorial Drive in downtown Idaho Falls on Saturday to buy and sell various products from baked goods, to dog treats, to…
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New details released on crash near Yellowstone that killed 7
Of the 14 occupants in the Mercedes van, the driver was licensed in California. The passengers included 12 individuals of Chinese nationality and one…
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Seven dead after fiery Island Park crash
Seven people are dead after a fiery two-vehicle crash on Thursday evening, May 1, on eastbound U.S. Highway 20 near Henry’s…
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Idaho governor proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month
Governor Little urges Idahoans to do what they can to protect themselves, their property, and the community from…
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Community throws victory homecoming for the Idaho Falls Spud Kings
The Spud King’s hometown and venue are proudly welcoming home Idaho Falls’ junior hockey team, the winners of the Dineen Cup, in a “royal…
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Crash near Idaho/Montana border closes Highway 20
Part of U.S. Highway 20 near mile marker 399 has closed due to a major crash, according to the Fremont County Sheriff’s…
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho presents “Unity, Dissonance, and the Spaces Between”
The exhibit’s pieces reflect on topics like belonging, isolation, and “the invisible spaces that shape human relationships and our place in the…
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Illegal immigrant arrested in Denver after evading arrest in North Idaho, says U.S. Marshals Service
“As a result of extensive investigative work by many law enforcement agencies from various jurisdictions, a dangerous illegal immigrant fugitive…
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Gov. Little orders flags at half-staff May 4 to honor fallen firefighters
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — In honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service, Governor Brad Little is directing all state and national flags…
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Former Idaho school district employee charged with child pornography crimes
A former employee of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has been charged with crimes related to downloading and distributing child…
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Soda Spring’s famous geyser under repair after multiple mechanical problems
Soda Springs’ famous carbonated geyser is under repair after a pump failure and valve malfunction led to two different sets of problems for the city…
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Rocky Mountain Power holding public meeting for changes to Alexander Reservoir recreation
Rocky Mountain Power will hold a public meeting on May 21 to discuss changes to recreation access in the Alexander Reservoir, near Soda Springs, to…
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Vehicle fire blocks traffic on US-20
Vehicle on fire on US-20 Both Directions from NF-164 to NF-334. All lanes blocked. Activities: expect delays, use caution.
Start Time May 1 2025,…
Local faith leaders observe National Day of Prayer
Local faith leaders joined together Thursday morning observing a National Day of Prayer.
The event was sponsored by the Regional Council for…
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Judges visit CEI for Law Day
“Law Day is a great opportunity to educate yourself so you kind of know what’s really going on and kind of just get to see it from the…
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Protecting dogs from Parvovirus
After Pocatello Animal Shelter closed to the public after a Parvovirus outbreak, what can you do to keep your dogs safe?…
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Broulim’s in Ammon donates over $3700 to Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
Broulems in Ammon has raised over $37,000 and presented a check to the Idaho Falls Rescue…
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EIRMC honors Organ Donors, Highlights life-saving impact during awareness month
April is organ donation month, and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is honoring patients and families who have chosen organ and tissue…
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ITD discusses improvements to I-15 at Blackfoot Interchanges
Plans include a rebuilding of the US-26 / Blackfoot interchange (exit 93), a rebuilding with a new design of the I-15 / South Blackfoot interchange…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2025 scholarship recipients
The Eastern Idaho State Fair has selected six lucky high school seniors to receive support in their college education.
These scholarships are…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution
Creston Dale Kindness, 42, of Fort Hall, was sentenced to 100 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S.…
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Federal Judge blocks the execution of Idaho’s new immigration enforcement law
Tuesday, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in IORC v. Labrador, has blocked the enforcement of Idaho’s new immigration enforcement…
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Idaho Gives BBQ event draws dozens of area nonprofits
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Central Credit Union hosted an ‘Idaho Gives BBQ’ lunch event attended by dozens of Pocatello…
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National college classification system recognizes ISU for student accessibility
The Carnegie Foundation, a nationwide education organization that analyzes the effectiveness of schools and universities, has named Idaho State…
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The latest pretrial developments in the Idaho student killings trial
Prosecutors are allowed to keep a wealth of evidence in their case against Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho…
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Semi-truck trailer catches fire near Exit 318
A semi-truck caught fire Tuesday evening on U.S. 20 westbound near Exit 318. Idaho State Police has confirmed the truck’s brakes were the…
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Madison County Detective honored for efforts in protecting children online
A Madison County detective is being recognized for his efforts in saving children from internet…
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Warm Slough campground near Rexburg moves to day-use only this summer
Idaho Fish and Game’s Warm Slough Access Site’s status has recently changed from a 10-day camping limit to day-use only from February 1st through…
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New Discount Card for Idaho Falls Residents
According to the Idaho Falls website, residence should go to the Recreation Center at 520 Memorial Drive to receive their…
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Federal Judge halts all state executions until IDOC expands media access
A federal judge in Idaho has issued a temporary hold on all executions in the state. This week, the judge granted a preliminary injunction that…
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Adams Elementary holds Active Shooter Drill for safety preparedness
Tuesday morning, Adams Elementary School in Rexburg participated in an active school shooting drill.
This Full evacuation drill is meant to keep the…
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School district 25 announces new principal of Indian Hills Elementary School
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is pleased to announce the selection of Gina Gardner as the new principal of Indian Hills Elementary…
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Department of Energy, Idaho agree to targeted waiver of 1995 Settlement Agreement to advance nuclear research
The State of Idaho and President Trump’s administration have signed an agreement that could have major impacts on the state and the future of nuclear…
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Police investigate “dummy money” in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) has confirmed that two suspected bills were found at two local businesses: one at O’Reilly’s and the other…
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Mountain America Center announces homecoming celebration for Dineen Cup Champions
The Spud King’s home venue is set to welcome home Idaho Falls’ junior hockey team, winners of the Dineen Cup, in style.
Thursday, May 1, the…
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Idaho State Police wear denim Wednesday to raise awareness of sexual assault
Throughout April, ISP has been involved in various activities and initiatives to raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. These…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter successfully contains parvovirus outbreak, how people can help them move forward
Pocatello Animal Services is bouncing back from a recent outbreak of Canine Parvovirus–now they need the community’s help to move…
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Pocatello spring cleanup event set for Saturday
Volunteers needed for Community-Wide Spring Cleanup. The event starts Saturday, May 3 at 8:30am at Caldwell Park in…
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Applications open May 1 for fall controlled hunts
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will start accepting applications for fall 2025 controlled hunts from May 1 to June…
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“American Revolution Experience” opens at the Idaho Falls Public Library
The Old Fort Hall chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is excited to share a new innovative exhibit taking a look into the birth of…
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Cross-continental hiker stops in Idaho
Lucy Barnard started hiking in the most southern end of Argentina in 2017. Since then, she’s traveled all the way up to Warm River,…
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Spud Kings win the Dineen Cup
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings have defeated the South Shore Kings 2-1 and claim the Dineen Cup. The win marks the first time in the Spud King’s 3-year…
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Bonneville County Transfer Station to close for maintenance
If you have extra trash from spring cleaning, now may be the time to take it to the dump in Bonneville County.
The transfer station will be the week…
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Idaho Transportation Dept. to unveil plans for continued highway widening projects
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting two open houses to share preliminary plans for upcoming construction to widen I-15 to three…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter reopens after Parvovirus scare – Remaining puppies healthy
“Pocatello Animal Services is pleased to report that all ten puppies remaining in our care have continued to test negative for the parvovirus,” said…
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New Details – Name Released in Ashton gunfire incident
According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Alex Hernandez has been booked into the Fremont County Jail for unlawful discharge of a firearm and…
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I-15 Police chase ends near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police stopped a pickup on I-15 near the south Blackfoot exit 89 after a high-speed chase that started in the Pocatello area.Â
The…
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Idaho Gives launches annual fundraising campaign
Each year, Idaho Gives helps nonprofits in the Gem State raise money and…
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48-year-old driver identified in fatal I-15 crash near Pocatello
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died in Thursday’s fatal crash between Fort Hall and Pocatello as 48-year-old…
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Power restored after an outage affecting neighborhoods near Sunnyside Rd.
Crews with Idaho Falls Power are looking into a power outage on the south side of the city, which is affecting neighborhoods off Sunnyside Road.
The…
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Hundreds gather for Big Sky Handbell Festival
Silence fell over the audience as the musicians played the peaceful melodies of songs like “Come, Christians, Join to Sing” and “The Rhythm of…
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One dead; multiple people injured after single vehicle crash north of Soda Springs
Idaho State Police is investigating a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Sunday April 27, at 1:30 A.M., on Government Dam Road north of…
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Traffic Alert: Roadwork on US-20 kicks off Monday
The Idaho Transporation Department is warning drivers about upcoming construction along U.S.…
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First glow-in-the-dark flower made commercially available to the public
The entire flower glows, including its roots and leaves. This is made possible through bioluminescence, just like how certain mushrooms…
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Lori Vallow Daybell reacts to guilty verdict in her first Arizona trial
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Lori Vallow Daybell spoke with an Arizona reporter shortly after being found guilty of conspiring to murder her fourth…
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Dozens of people in Idaho Falls participate in a ride for Victor Perez
Over 50 people showed up to ride for Victor Perez on Friday night. Victor is the autistic teen who was shot and killed by Pocatello police earlier…
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Idaho Falls hockey team wins a battle of kings in Dineen Cup game 1
Exciting news for all local hockey fans! The Idaho Falls Spud Kings won the first game of the Dineen Cup Final in overtime, 1 to 0.
Spud King’s…
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Partial closure on Anderson Street for waterline replacement begining Saturday
The City of Idaho Falls will be closing Anderson Street between Boulevard and Holmes Avenue beginning Saturday, April 26, to allow crews to access…
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Community All-Stars: 89-year-old volunteer serving smiles & meals
The Teton Valley Food Pantry has a mission to end hunger in the area, but 89-year-old Jeanenne Green takes that mission even farther, adding smiles…
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Health concerns prompt temporary closure of Pocatello Animal Shelter
The Pocatello Animal Shelter has temporarily closed its doors. The news comes from a post on the Pocatello Animal Services Facebook page.
According…
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Arbor Day activities
April 25 is Arbor Day. Find local ways to celebrate here.…
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Pocatello hosts largest hiring fair of the year to fill city jobs
Pocatello city departments are seeking job candidates for roles ranging from zookeepers to lifeguards, and they are accepting applications at their…
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Marshall Public Library celebrating Free Comic Book Day May 3rd
The Marshall Public Library is taking a page out of the world of Comic Books in a celebration local superhero and science fiction fans won’t want to…
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair returning to Pocatello on Saturday
The 2025 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair, featuring booths and activities all centered around sustainability, will be at Lookout Point on…
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Viral rash called ‘Slap Cheek’ reported in Southeast Idaho
According to medical experts at Southeastern Idaho Public Health, slap cheek is a mild sickness. It’s caused by the parvovirus B19, and is rarely…
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National Drug Take Back Day pickup locations scheduled across Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are partnering to pick up unused medications across the area for…
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Big Sky Handbell Festival returns to Idaho Falls
It’s been 11 years since the last Big Sky Handbell Festival happened in Idaho Falls, and now, it’s coming…
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Baseball field in Ammon dedicated to honor the legacy of Tyce John
Ammon dedicated a baseball field in memory of Tyce John who lost his battle with heart disease in February. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday,…
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Las Vegas Raiders draft Boise State star Ashton Jeanty
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Boise State star Ashton Jeanty as the number six overall pick in this year’s NFL Draft.…
Continue Reading ISP investigates deadly crash near Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting multiple crashes along I-15 between Fort Hall and Pocatello. All southbound lanes of traffic have…
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Judge rules autism diagnosis won’t shield Bryan Kohberger from Death Penalty if convicted
Bryan Kohberger’s recent autism diagnosis will not affect the prosecutor’s decision to seek the death penalty if he is convicted in his upcoming…
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Habitat for Humanity prepares to build affordable housing project
“This is a bigger project than Habitat Idaho Falls has ever done, so we have to ramp up all aspects of our organization, which includes fundraising…
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Bingham County Republicans avoid paying state GOP’s attorney fees
Members of the Bingham County Republican Central Committee (BCRCC) will not have to pay attorney fees to the state GOP after a lengthy lawsuit…
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Irving Middle School celebrates 100 years
Irving Middle School in Pocatello is celebrating a major milestone, an entire century of serving students.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo opening day
Visitors are excited to see over 90 different animal…
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Drink Up – Rexburg boil order lifted
As of Wednesday morning, Parts of Rexburg remain under a boil order after a waterline on 2nd E ruptured over the weekend.
Crews worked overnight to…
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Local theater seeking donations to preserve nearly 100-year-old building
The Westside Players are racing against time this season to raise enough money for much-needed repairs to their 90-year-old theater, the…
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Bonneville County Jail holding open house event this Friday and Saturday
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) will be holding an open house event at the new Special Housing Unit (SHU) addition to…
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The Idaho Department of Education hosts Teacher Career Fair
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Education is hosting a series of educator career fairs throughout the state, and they were…
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Preschool students get brand new socks from Pocatello Fire Department
Preschool students in Pocatello got to boogie on the dance floor today in brand new footwear courtesy of some of the city’s bravest men and…
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Law enforcement captures armed suspect without injury following late-night attempted robbery
A California man is now in custody after allegedly attempting to rob a shop in Shelley and firing multiple shots at responding officers, according to…
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“Like an office on wheels” Madison Deputies excited for new Tahoe fleet
Many law enforcement agencies travel out of state to order new cars, but the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is excited that its big expense went…
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Structure fire breaks out on Joan Ave
Neighbors on Joan Ave in Idaho Falls noticed a dark plume of smoke rising from the area around 1:15 PM on Wednesday.…
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Local volunteers assembling hygiene kits for Global Youth Service Day
Saturday, April 26, Idaho Falls volunteers are marking the world’s longest-running annual youth service event. This year, JustServe Idaho Falls is…
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Simplot employees hit the streets to clean litter in honor of Earth Day
Employees of the Simplot Don Plant took to their two-mile stretch of adopted Highway 30 on Wednesday to pick up trash in recognition of Earth…
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 26
Local law enforcement agencies and health departments are collaborating to allow individuals to anonymously drop off unused medications. On Saturday,…
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World-renowned guitarist coming to the Colonial Theater
Luca Stricagnoli is an Italian guitarist known for his unique style and one-of-a-kind triple-neck…
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BYU-Idaho approves age cap for student housing, effective Fall 2025
It’s official. BYU-Idaho is requiring an age cap for its approved student housing. Students 26 years and older are no longer eligible to live in…
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Rigby Police arrest Montana woman found driving stolen Mercedes-Benz
An officer with the Rigby Police Department was patrolling traffic along highway 20 when a driver in a white SUV, later identified as Kerry L Lira,…
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Gas line damaged in Madison County
Emergency responders are reporting damage to a “very large gas line” in the area of S 2nd E and the Crestview Subdivision in Rexburg.
“The immediate…
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GUILTY – Jury verdict reached in Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial
The jury has reached a verdict in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder conspiracy trial.
Vallow-Daybell is representing herself in court. She has…
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The face of Idaho Falls golf swings into retirement
Local golfing enthusiasts are saying goodbye to the man known as the face of Idaho Falls golf. After 46 years with the city of Idaho Falls, golf pro…
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Gov. Little issues executive order to safeguard Idaho’s federal forests
Tuesday, the governor issued a new executive order, the “Make Forests Healthy Again Act,” directing the Idaho Department of Lands to expand its…
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The future of Ammon Elementary School remains uncertain
School district board members have proposed the idea of relocating the Praxium Mastery Academy to the Ammon Elementary School building, due to the…
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ITD and JustServe team up for 37th Global Youth Service Day
Saturday, May 3, children and families throughout Southeast Idaho are invited to take part in the world’s longest-running annual youth service…
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Beware of stowaways: State Dept. of Agriculture urges boaters to watch for invasive species
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) warns people to watch for any invasive species that may be hitchhiking on watercraft this…
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Simplot awarded for work cleaning up their adopted stretch of Highway 30
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) awarded JR Simplot Company the ‘Adopt-A-Highway Group of the Year Award for Southeast Idaho’ on Friday, in…
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