Local News Archives

61 educators in D93 receive a $12,000 salary boost

October 2, 2019 12:17 AM News Team

“When I look at that list I think of great collaboration because I work with every one of the people on this list, and we share knowledge with…

Kristin Chenoweth coming to Idaho Falls

October 1, 2019 11:05 PM News Team

You can see Kristin Chenoweth in concert on Saturday, October 12. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Colonial Theater as part of the…

“Major Bison” wanders to Teton Village

October 1, 2019 10:54 PM News Team

There will be a new attraction in Teton Village. “Major Bison,” the large, bright red bison sculpture that stood along the Moose Wilson…

Man killed when camper falls on him

October 1, 2019 9:42 PM News Team

A 71-year-old Idaho Falls man was killed shortly after noon Tuesday when a 5th wheel camper fell on top of him and trapped him underneath. Bystanders…

EPA outlines Ballard Mine cleanup plan

October 1, 2019 9:00 PM News Team

The Environmental Protection Agency has outlined a number of components in its final, $41 million cleanup plan for the Ballard Mine site, 13 miles…

SEC sues Idaho investment firm Yellowstone Partners LLC

October 1, 2019 7:17 PM News Team

The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing a defunct Idaho investment firm contending that two company officers purposely overbilled clients.…

Downey man sentenced to 10 years for possessing sexually explicit images of minors

October 1, 2019 7:17 PM News Team

A 46-year-old Downey man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 120 months in prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release for possessing…

How the cold weather is affecting the potato harvest

October 1, 2019 4:02 PM News Team

Year-round, potato growers work hard to ensure fresh, high quality, potatoes for their consumers. Kasia Duellman is a Seed Potato Specialist of the…

Candle blamed for thrift store fire

October 1, 2019 3:18 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS Fire Marshal Kathy Clay says candles were probably the cause of an accidental fire at the Forget Me Not Thrift Store last week.…

SPUDNIK to buy STC trailer in Blackfoot

October 1, 2019 2:48 PM News Team

International potato equipment manufacturer, SPUDNIK, of Blackfoot has announced it has entered an agreement to purchase another Blackfoot firm, STC…

Firefighters douse small fire

October 1, 2019 2:16 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the Three Foundations condominium development near the intersection of 17th and Woodruff at 7:47 p.m..…

Pocatello project honored for excellence

October 1, 2019 1:51 AM News Team

The first phase of Pocatello’s phosphorus removal project has been selected as Region 8’s Top Project of the Year by the Board of…

Bank robber arrested in Chubbuck

October 1, 2019 1:51 AM News Team

Chubbuck Police received a report of a robbery in progress at the Wells Fargo Bank at 4195 Yellowstone Ave in Chubbuck around 9:50 a.m. Monday.…

Rexburg to shut water off for fire hydrant repairs Tuesday

October 1, 2019 12:24 AM News Team

The City of Rexburg will be turning the water off in parts of the city for fire hydrant repairs Tuesday. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., water will be shut…

3 arrested after SWAT served search warrant

March 11, 2019 2:57 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office SWAT Team served a search warrant on a residence located in the 3400 block of Swan Valley Hwy near Irwin…

Utah Prosecutors to seek death penalty for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

September 16, 2025 12:48 PM News Team

Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, is now facing seven charges related to Kirk’s…

Right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk shot at Utah Valley University event

September 10, 2025 1:01 PM Seth Ratliff

Right-wing influencer and Trump ally Charlie Kirk has been shot during an event at Utah Valley University in Orem. The extent of his injuries is…

Speaker Mike Johnson tours Melaleuca, Promotes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for business growth

August 26, 2025 10:39 AM Stephanie Lucas

United States Speaker of the House Mike Johnson paid a visit to the Melaleuca distribution warehouse in Idaho Falls today. Accompanied by company…

‘Frozen’ and ‘Encanto’ take center ice for Disney on Ice at the Mountain America Center

August 6, 2025 11:24 AM News Release

Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto skates into Idaho Falls from November 13 – 16 at Mountain America…

“Good Trouble” Protest in Idaho Falls

July 17, 2025 5:00 PM Max Gershon

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Thursday morning 77 protestors gathered at the Broadway Bridge in downtown Idaho Falls as part of the nationwide “Good…

IFPD finds missing autistic child at Ammon Walmart

July 12, 2025 8:32 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for a missing 12 year old child who has autism.…

Bryan Kohberger admits he killed four University of Idaho students

July 2, 2025 12:26 PM Ariel Jensen

Bryan Kohberger has admitted in court that he killed four University of Idaho students.

Judge Stephen Hippler accepted the plea deal at a hearing…

Whoopee Days Rodeo partners with Madison Health for cancer awareness

June 30, 2025 2:04 PM Phillip Willis

There were pink bandanas passed out, the cowboy and cowgirls wore pink button downs, and a raffle was held with the proceeds going to the…

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in Brandon Boudreaux attempted murder conspiracy

June 12, 2025 12:03 PM Seth Ratliff

Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of conspiring with her brother, Alex Cox, to attempt the murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon…

Rexburg Pride looks forward to a successful fifth year

June 12, 2025 2:07 PM News Release

Rexburg Pride, Inc. announces the fifth annual Rexburg Pride event to be held on June 21, 2025 at Porter Park.

The free event will include a…

Historic 130+ year old building in Salt Lake City demolished

May 22, 2025 1:32 PM CNN Newsource

By Shanti Lerner Click here for updates on this story SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) — The Utah Pickle Company building, a…

Air Idaho Rescue hosts BBQ for National EMS Week

May 20, 2025 11:00 AM Maggie Moore

Air Idaho Rescue hosts BBQ for first responders.…

“Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!” Arrives at the Mountain America Center December 2025

May 13, 2025 10:20 AM News Team

A popular children’s show is coming live to the stage in Idaho Falls. December 10, 2025, *Gabby’s Dollhouse Live!*, presented by Walmart, is set to…

Changes coming to Mormon Row in Grand Teton National Park

May 8, 2025 12:26 PM News Team

The National Park Service plans to improve and expand recreation opportunities at Mormon Row, one of the most photographed locations in Grand Teton…

Local News 8 honored with multiple awards at Idaho Press Club banquet

May 7, 2025 10:14 AM News Team

Journalists and media groups from across the Gem State gathered in Boise Saturday for the annual Idaho Press Club awards banquet. The event…

Rained-out party still brightens other locals’ day

May 6, 2025 5:51 PM Stephanie Lucas

Pounds and pounds of carne asada, vegetables, Spanish rice, refried beans, and salsa is what a typical Cinco de Mayo menu – prepped over eight hours…

BYU-I student critically injured in on-campus accident, says school

May 1, 2025 12:23 PM Ariel Jensen

A BYU-Idaho student was critically injured in an accident on campus Wednesday morning, according to school officials.

“At the time of the incident,…

City of Idaho Falls launches new discount card for residents

April 29, 2025 12:51 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is pleased to announce the launch of its new Resident Discount Card, a benefit program designed exclusively for residents…

Idaho Falls Mayor declares April as Donate Life Month

April 14, 2025 9:21 AM Maggie Moore

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper declared April as Donate Life Month at a special event Friday morning.

The event was hosted by Yes Idaho Donate…

Officer involved shooting in Pocatello

April 5, 2025 8:39 PM News Team

At approximately 5:22 PM, officers responded to a residence located in the 700 block of N. Harrison in reference to a reported physical disturbance…

IDWR public hearings: Eastern Idaho residents invited to provide input on groundwater management

March 17, 2025 2:52 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has scheduled five public hearings over the course of three days between March 24th and March 26th in…

Community outraged after “trash talk” allegedly turned to “racist bashing” at Blackfoot/Skyline basketball game

March 11, 2025 5:54 PM Ariel Jensen

Students, parents, and community members are outraged over an incident at a Skyline High School basketball game against Blackfoot High School.…

Idahoan named to lead U.S. Forest Service

February 27, 2025 3:57 PM Seth Ratliff

The Trump administration has announced the new chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). U.S. Secretary of…

US-20 North bumper-to-bumper after accident closes left lane near Ucon exit 315

December 3, 2025 6:46 PM News Team

An accident along I-15 north of the Ucon exit has created bumper-to-bumper traffic, as the Idaho State Police closed off the left northbound lane…

Multiple victims in Michigan church shooting; church on fire, police say

September 28, 2025 9:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Alaa Elassar, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved to Live Updates for coverage of this developing story. Follow the latest here. Multiple victims have…

Deceased identified in motorcycle vs SUV crash

March 27, 2025 11:19 AM Seth Ratliff

The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has identified the motorcyclist who died in the…

Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying individuals in Driggs crash investigation

September 29, 2025 4:06 PM News Team

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking public assistance following an early morning vehicle crash that occurred in Driggs on Monday,…

Death toll rises to 4 in Michigan LDS church attack; FBI leads targeted violence investigation

September 28, 2025 2:57 PM News Team

The death toll from the attack on a Michigan branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has risen to four, police confirmed Monday…

BLM seeking public input on proposed campground fee increases

July 16, 2025 6:40 PM Sam Ross

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is asking people to review a draft of a new budget plan which would increase and add fees…

“Stay Away, Or Else:” FLDS threatens search efforts for missing teens, says nonprofit

July 15, 2025 2:27 PM News Team

A national nonprofit aiding in the search for two missing Idaho teenagers, Rachelle and Allen Fisher, has reportedly received a threat believed to be…