Funland at Tautphaus Park Zoo reopens May 23
“Funland has always been a special place for generations of families in Idaho Falls, and this restoration honors that history while creating…
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Caribou-Targhee National Forest reduces Tunnel Fire closure area
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has reduced the closure area surrounding the tunnel fire in Bear Gulch after crews made progress containing the…
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Kayaker dies after becoming trapped in Marsh Creek; 8 others rescued
A kayaker lost their life in Marsh Creek, Custer County, after becoming trapped under logs while rafting. The incident triggered a multi-day search…
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Bend, Oregon, doctor steps up during deadly cruise ship outbreak off African Coast
Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, a semi-retired oncologist from Bend, Oregon, is currently aboard a quarantined cruise ship near the Canary Islands after a…
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Idaho Falls resident hospitalized following Thursday night house fire
An Idaho Falls resident was rushed to the hospital after a house fire Thursday night.
The fire happened around 6:30 at the corner of Homer Avenue…
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What we know about the Canvas hack that has impacted thousands of schools
By Hanna Park, Ramishah Maruf, Emma Tucker, CNN New York (CNN) — A cyberattack shut down an education platform used by universities and K-12…
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Classes will continue at Compass Academy on Friday
And as an added measure of caution, officers from the Idaho Falls police department will be present at compass academy tomorrow…
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ISU and BYU-I students locked out of Canvas following major cyber incident
Thousands of Idaho State University students have lost access to the school’s Canvas system due to a confirmed cybersecurity incident affecting…
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Mass resignation: Idaho Falls Farmers Market Board steps down after public outcry over former manager’s plea agreement
The entire Idaho Falls Farmers Market Board of Directors has resigned, paving the way for new leadership, following a massive controversy over its…
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Mother Grizzly with cubs believed responsible for Yellowstone mauling that injured two hikers
Investigators in Yellowstone National Park believe a mother grizzly bear is responsible for mauling two hikers on Monday, May 4, 2026.…
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Idaho recognized as a “no kill” state – The common misconception of no-kill animal shelters
For an animal’s sake, sometimes Euthanasia is more humane than letting them suffer.
Idaho was just recognized as a no-kill state for animal shelters…
Bengals Win: ISU takes the Big Sky Softball Championship
The stage is set for a showdown as the Idaho State Bengals face off against the Sacramento State Hornets in Game 10 of the 2026 Big Sky Softball…
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Contract issues between Portneuf Medical Center and Regence BlueShield of Idaho could cost 5,700 patients their health care
Several thousand southeast Idaho residents could lose in-network access to Portneuf Medical Center, along with their affiliates —Pocatello Health…
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EICAP ‘actively’ looking for homes to weatherize
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The temperatures may be rising, but now is the time to think about getting your home ready for winter. Eastern Idaho…
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McCammon issues immediate Boil Order
The City of McCammon has issued an immediate boil water order following a loss of pressure in the municipal water system earlier today.
According to…
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Plano home a total loss after Thursday morning fire; occupant hospitalized and firefighter injured
Firefighters and emergency crews are on the scene of a structure fire near the intersection of 4500 N. and 5800 W. in Rexburg, Idaho, and the Madison…
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Ex-City Council candidate remains jailed on child porn charges; AG Labrador highlights ICAC success
Christopher Brunt, a former Idaho Falls City Council candidate, is being held on a $1 million bond following his arrest by the Idaho Internet Crimes…
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Gem State Shows Up: Idaho Gives passes $4 Million milestone on last day of giving
The clock is ticking for Idahoans to get involved in the state’s largest annual donation drive. Today, Thursday, May 7, marks the final day of Idaho…
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Overflowing Idaho prisons are sending women with good behavior to ‘the hole’
On the nearly four-hour drive from a southeast Idaho prison, Kristine Scott was optimistic. One of 15 women transferred on April 3 to a minimum…
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Idaho gas prices jump 13 cents in a week, average now $4.46 per gallon
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Gas prices in Idaho have increased by 13 cents over the past week, bringing the average cost of a gallon of regular…
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Postpartum Depression: The invisible side of new motherhood
This weekend is Mother’s Day, whether you’re a seasoned Mom or a new Mama, this Sunday is all about you! As we celebrate all mothers, a local midwife…
Continue Reading Classes Cancelled Compass Academy Tomorrow due to Threat
Classes at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls will be canceled Thursday, May 7th after a student received an anonymous threat targeting the…
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Farmers Market Leadership Crisis: Social media uproar results in resignation of Idaho Falls Farmers Market manager
The Idaho Falls Farmers Market is facing a leadership crisis after the manager resigned following public outcry over a 2019 plea agreement where he…
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Pocatello City Hall Potentially Moving Downtown to Historic Federal Courthouse
City leaders in Pocatello may have a new home following tomorrow’s city council meeting. Council members will vote on whether to allow a feasibility…
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Standoff on Truckersville Road off I-86
Late afternoon on Wednesday, May 6, a police standoff caused a road closure off Interstate 86. Several school buses and cars were backed up at the…
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Rexburg Considering Crackdown on Pet Sales in the City
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The city of Rexburg may soon be cracking down on the way pets are distributed within the city. Ordinance 1336 would ban the…
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UPDATE: Power Restored in Island Park and West Yellowstone
Fall River Electric is responding to a large-scale power outage in Island Park and West Yellowstone. The outage is expected to last up to 2…
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Clock ticking for Idaho Primary: Absentee Ballot deadline is this Friday
Time is running out if you want to vote absentee in the primary elections. Idaho voters have until Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. to pre-register to…
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Idaho Falls Rotary Club cuts ribbon on Heritage Park, kicks off 35th annual Duck Race
The Idaho Falls Rotary Club celebrates the completion of Heritage Park, a 14-acre green space along the Idaho Falls Greenbelt. The event also marks…
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Burn permit requirements start May 10 for Idaho residents
Starting May 10th, Idaho residents living outside city limits will need to obtain a free burn permit for most outdoor burning activities, which will…
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Idaho medical cannabis supporters submit more than 150,000 signatures for 2026 ballot initiative
The Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho has submitted over 150,000 signatures to qualify the Idaho Medical Cannabis Act for the November 2026 ballot,…
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Missing Blackfoot man with dementia found safe
The Blackfoot Police Department is searching for a missing endangered adult, 76-year-old Tom Loefler.
Loefler has dementia and was last seen leaving…
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Fish on! Idaho Fish and Game restocks over 13,000 Rainbow Trout in Southeast Idaho
Grab your tackle box, eastern Idaho! Idaho Fish and Game is restocking local fishing spots across Southeast Idaho with more than 13,000 hatchery…
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Rexburg Legislative and local candidates face off at debate
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Six candidates squared off on housing, immigration, infrastructure and private school tax credits at a Rexburg Chamber…
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Rexburg Police locate missing 12-year-old boy with community’s help
Rexburg Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy, named Samuel, who was reported missing in the Millhollow community. Samuel was last seen around…
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Up, Up and Away: Madisonhealth welcomes new medical helicopter
Madisonhealth is offering a new air medical helicopter service to expand emergency critical care access and cut down response…
Continue Reading Two injured in Yellowstone Bear encounter near Mystic Falls Trail
Two hikers were injured Monday afternoon, May 4, following an encounter with one or more bears near the Mystic Falls Trail. The incident marks the…
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BLM announces fee increases for four Challis-area campgrounds
Camping in the Challis area is about to get a little pricier. Monday, the Bureau of Land Management announced it would raise fees at four campgrounds…
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ITD to reveal final design for I-15 widening between Blackfoot and Fort Hall
The Idaho Transportation Department is moving forward with plans to widen Interstate 15 between Blackfoot and Fort Hall. Next week, the department…
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Family forced to wait as court error postpones murder sentencing
A family thought they could close a tragic chapter of their life on Monday when the woman accused of murdering their loved one was supposed to be…
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Reunited: First responders rescue 70-pound dog
It was a ruff day on the hillside for one fluffy Samoyed named Nash. The 70-pound pup misstepped and tumbled down a steep embankment Monday…
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Peacocks, prehistoric artifacts, and a lava tube cave await visitors at this roadside stop
With temperatures heating up and school coming to an end, Idahoans across the state will be hitting the road looking for that next family adventure…
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Idaho adopts the “Ready, Set, Go!” Wildfire Safety Program for Wildfire Awareness Month
Idaho (KIFI) – As wildfire season approaches amid an abnormally dry, warm spring, Idaho is rolling out a new standardized evacuation system designed…
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Idaho farmers confronting a ’horrible, perfect economic storm’
“I’ve seen a lot of people decide to Roundup crops. I’ve seen a lot of people take their crop and mow it down,” said Idaho Agriculture Experiment…
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Pocatello youth choir to headline “We Are America” Concert set for May 2
The celebration for America’s 250th birthday is hitting a high note this weekend. On Saturday, May 2, at 2 p.m., the Blackfoot Performing Arts…
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Idaho Gives campaign returns to support nonprofits statewide
Idaho’s annual statewide giving campaign, Idaho Gives, is back, encouraging donations to nonprofit organizations across the…
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Local News 8 earns top honors at Idaho Press Club’s annual banquet
It is one of Idaho’s biggest night’s in journalism where top journalists from across the Gem State gathered to learn who took top honors at the Idaho…
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Yellowstone Food Village is shutting down
Multiple local food trucks called The Yellowstone Food Village home for many years and now they are left confused as it closes down with no confirmed…
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Montpelier Idaho Temple open house announced
The Montpelier Idaho Temple has an open house date set beginning Thursday, Sept. 10, and a dedication scheduled for Sunday, Oct.…
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Supreme Court temporarily restores ability to receive abortion drug mifepristone by mail
The Supreme Court temporarily restored telehealth and mail access to the abortion pill mifepristone on Monday, responding to an emergency appeal…
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Child found alone in Rexburg reunited with family
Rexburg City police found a child alone at a local apartment complex and have safely reunited her with her…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market returns for the season
“The community support is really amazing,” Casey Etheredge, owner of Ethers Edge said. “It’s so important for the community to support these…
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Wildfire burns near Palisades Reservoir
Firefighters were called to a wildfire burning near Palisades Reservoir on Friday…
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May Day Protest In Idaho Falls
A nationwide protest called “May Day Strong” brought together a small group in Idaho…
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Public events announced to honor former Idaho Gov. Dirk Kempthorne
Public events set to honor the life and legacy of former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne, who died April 24 at the age of…
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Agreement could help eastern Idaho farmers avoid water shutoffs
Groundwater users in Little Lost River Basin, Big Lost River Basin, and Upper Big Lost River Basin could avoid water shutoffs this irrigation season…
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National Heatstroke Prevention Day – Precautions parents can take now to keep their children safe
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – May 1st is National Heatstroke Prevention Day, dedicated to raising awareness of a danger that can be deadly in just a few…
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Utah prosecutors push back against contempt motion in Charlie Kirk murder case
Prosecutors in the case of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are pushing back against a defense motion to hold them in…
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Proposed mega data center draws concerns over ‘heat island effect’
Increases in temperatures around so-called urban heat domes, or heat islands, could apply to a massive data center that is proposed for the…
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Fischer Disappearance Update: Adult sister found via Utah records; Younger siblings still missing
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released an update in the ongoing search for missing teenagers Rachelle and Allen Fischer, nearly a year…
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Semi and Tanker Crash Causes Blockage on I84
HEYBURN, Idaho (KIFI) — A semi-truck and tanker trailer fire has caused a temporary shutdown and lane restrictions on Interstate 84 early Thursday…
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Women of the Gem State Gunslingers take the reins ahead of the region’s mounted shooting event
Rigby, Idaho (KIFI) – The spirit of the Old West is alive and well in eastern Idaho—but today, it’s being assisted in the reign by a group of…
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Three hotly-contested races to watch from Thursday’s Legislative Debate
Six candidates squared off in the political arena during a second round of Legislative debates…
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Jefferson County Lake Expected to Fill as Normal as Park Opens for the Summer
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Jefferson County Lake is starting to fill up. While other recreational bodies of water in east Idaho are struggling to get…
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National Adopt a Shelter Animal Day: Celebrating the Pets Who Found Their ‘Fur-ever’ Homes
Many shelter pets across southeast Idaho have found their home with you, but there are thousands of pets still in need of their fur-ever…
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Multiple units responding to structure fire near Ammon
Local firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire near Ammon on 4832 E Ririe Highway. Multiple units with the Idaho Falls Fire Department are…
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IFPD issues warning to peer-to-peer rental owners after suspicious vehicle rental leads to drug seizure
The Idaho Falls Police Department is warning peer-to-peer and short-term rental owners to be on guard after a local car owner helped investigators…
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USGS: Webcam records largest Black Diamond Pool eruption since 2024 explosion
The United States Geological Survey has released footage of a sizeable hydrothermal eruption at Black Diamond Pool. This latest event marks the…
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‘Adopt a Wednesday” with Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game has many responsibilities, including keeping the Edson Fichter Nature Area in Pocatello clean and healthy. To help with this…
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Scam Alert: ITD warns of new wave of DMV and court scam texts
The Idaho Transportation Department is sounding the alarm as a new wave of fraudulent text messages sweeps across the Gem State. These messages are…
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ACLU challenges Idaho’s law criminalizing transgender bathroom use
The ACLU of Idaho filed a federal lawsuit Thursday challenging House Bill 752, an expansion of Idaho’s existing trans bathroom ban that criminalizes…
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University of Utah student arrested by ICE just days away from graduation, attorney says
A University of Utah student, just days away from graduation, has been arrested by ICE officials, according to his attorney.
Lisandro Pantaleon…
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Grandmother, mother and daughter join Utah Valley University graduation class of 2026
Better late than never, family reunion and learning is fun.
All three of those phrases apply to a trio of ladies receiving their college degrees…
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The Shilo Inn has shutdown – Employees say they were given no notice
Employees of the Idaho Falls Shilo Inn are left scrambling after finding out they were shut down Tuesday morning.
“I was on the way down here from…
Voting for Justice: Voters will select District Judge in first contested race in more than a decade
Incumbent District Judge Steven Boyce is being challenged by Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal.
In their opening arguments, Boyce…
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ISU Robotics Program Students Heading to National Competition
Idaho State University has hundreds of majors and programs to choose from. One of the lesser known of these programs is Robotics, nestled within the…
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‘Mother Nature Said Not This Year’: Jensen Grove to remain dry despite infrastructure repairs
Just days after water began flowing back into Jensen Grove, a new state-ordered cutoff has stopped the city from filling the popular recreation…
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Meet the candidates for Bonneville County Coroner: Shante Sanchez faces Tim Schuijt
Incumbent Shante Sanchez has been serving as the Bonneville County Coroner since she was appointed in December 2024. Challenger Tim Shuijt is a…
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Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls Hosting Stapling Party to Prepare for Food Drive
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Before the Community Food Basket of Idaho Falls can Stamp Out Hunger, it’s got to clamp down on getting the word out. The…
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Gov. Little to declare May as Wildfire Awareness Month
Governor Brad Little is set to officially declare May as Wildfire Awareness Month this Friday, calling on Idahoans to begin preparing now before the…
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Local News 8 joins “Battle of The Badges” blood drive challenge to help save lives across Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A friendly competition between Air Idaho Rescue, EIRMC, and American Red Cross has now made its way right into the Local…
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Election heats up at first Legislative Debate
With three weeks to go until the May 19 election, voters heard directly from Kelly Golden, Stephanie Mickelsen, Erin Bingham and Brian McKellar in…
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Counterfeit Cash: Idaho Falls retiree scammed out of hundreds in marketplace sale
As cash continues to circulate alongside digital payments, counterfeit bills are still slipping into everyday transactions, often going unnoticed…
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Protect your pup: Local Vets emphasize pet vaccinations amid Parvo Awareness Day
April 28 marks National Parvo Awareness Day, and Eastern Idaho veterinarians are sounding the alarm: 90% of all Canine Parvovirus cases are fatal…
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Jury awards $160,000 in Idaho State racial discrimination case
Idaho State University will pay $160,000 in damages in a racial discrimination case.
A Bannock County jury Thursday ruled in favor of Chanica…
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State Board OKs tuition increases — Idaho’s largest in three years
Idaho students are likely to pay more for college this fall — when the sticker price for higher education goes up by as much as $425 per…
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From Pocatello to Rexburg: Eastern Idaho libraries and shops gear up for Free Comic Book Day 2026
Calling all caped crusaders and pop culture enthusiasts: this Saturday, May 2nd, marks the 24th annual Free Comic Book Day, and several locations…
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Neighbors breathe sigh of relief after explosives removed from home
For over two hours Monday, the Davis County Bomb Squad removed explosives from a home in a West Bountiful neighborhood, throwing neighbors into a…
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Golden Knights family finds comfort in Mammoth hockey community after having a baby in the NICU
Brian White and his family are from Idaho but have been long-time Vegas Golden Knights fans. They recently found out they’d be getting a new…
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Leaving a mark: Declaration of Independence replica stops in Rexburg for ‘America 250’ Tour
Tuesday, the Madison Library District hosts a special appearance of a traveling replica of the Declaration of Independence, and people lined up to…
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Utility work begins on Lewisville Highway; Expected to last through June
Crews with Bybee Excavation began work on Monday to install underground lines for nearby development.
The roadway will remain open to northbound…
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Judge denies delay: Kouri Richins to be sentenced on late husband’s birthday
Convicted killer Kouri Richins will face sentencing as scheduled next month after a judge rejected a defense motion to postpone the hearing.
Richins…
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Ammon’s “Freezing for a Reason” returns May 16; Registration closes Friday
The City of Ammon is preparing to be “Freezing for a Reason” to raise some cold, hard cash for a good cause. Registration is officially closing this…
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5,500 Miles for America: Cross-country runner Noah Coughlan inspires Idaho on epic coast-to-coast journey
“I would walk 500 miles, and I would walk 5000 more…” A cross-country odyssey is making its way through Idaho—one determined step at a…
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First female fire department chief takes the reins at Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory’s first female fire chief took the helm today, protecting 890-square miles of critical nuclear and energy infrastructure…
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Former Idaho Governor dies from Colon Cancer – The Importance of Screening
The passing of former Idaho Governor and U.S. Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne on April 24, 2026, is shining a spotlight on the importance of…
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Ready, Set, Clean: City of Idaho Falls announces neighborhood cleanup events
The City is gearing up for the annual Clean & Green citywide cleanup effort, a partnership between Idaho Falls Code Enforcement and Idaho Falls…
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Pocatello Water Department begins annual system flushing
Pocatello residents may notice a change in their water tonight. Today, April 27, the city’s Water Department began its annual system flushing, a…
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Idaho farmers face tough choices to keep permanent crops alive during the statewide drought emergency
With Idaho under a statewide drought emergency, farmers face tough decisions heading into this year’s crop season.
At Williamson Orchards and…
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“Make a Plan”: Idaho Secretary of State announces start of early voting for May Primaries
The road to the May 19 Primary Election officially opened today as early voting began in several counties across Idaho. While the rollout varies by…
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