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Ammon man arrested after intentionally crashing into a car in Walmart parking lot

June 3, 2024 7:30 AM News Team

Kade Mitchell Blackburn is in custody after an intentional hit-and-run crash in a Walmart parking lot just before noon…

City of Pocatello Honored at the American Public Works Association Conference with Project of the Year Award

June 3, 2024 1:11 AM Cole Sams

At this year’s American Public Works Association (APWA) Conference, the City of Pocatello received the Project of the Year award for the “Under…

Spring Into Wellness Festival in Lava Hot Springs

June 3, 2024 1:01 AM Cole Sams

Lava Hot Springs hosted their annual Spring Into Wellness Festival this…

People walking through exhibits at Zoo Idaho

Thousands of people turn out for Free Day at Zoo Idaho

June 2, 2024 9:26 AM Cole Sams

On Saturday, Zoo Idaho hosted their annual Free Day.…

Chad Daybell trial: Jury determines death sentence for Daybell

May 31, 2024 8:31 AM News Team

Jurors are now being asked to decide if Daybell should receive the death sentence or life in…

Chad Daybell Trial: News conference set outside courthouse

June 1, 2024 12:44 PM News Team

A news conference is set up outside the Ada County Courthouse after the sentencing of Chad Daybell. The Woodcocks and members of the prosecution…

Chad Daybell sentenced to death for murders

June 1, 2024 12:00 PM Associated Press

Chad Daybell has been sentenced to death for the murders of his late wife and Lori Vallow’s two youngest children in…

Water Curtailment to Harm Idahoans

May 31, 2024 5:31 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) ordered the single largest curtailment of water use in the state’s history, ordering eastern Idaho…

Cement truck tips over on US 20 near Idaho Falls

May 31, 2024 4:09 PM News Team

A cement truck tipped over on the off-ramp of US 20 at Holmes Ave. Friday afternoon.…

Idaho Power files 7.3% rate increase

May 31, 2024 3:57 PM Curtis Jackson

The company said residential customers using 950 kilowatt hours per month would see a monthly bill increase of about $7.48.…

Rocky Mountain Power requests general rate increase of 26.8%

May 31, 2024 3:39 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Rocky Mountain Power is requesting a rate increase for Idaho customers. The request comes as the Idaho Public Utilities…

Construction to begin on Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls

May 31, 2024 1:12 PM News Team

Crews will begin to work on the Pancheri Bridge on Monday, June 3. …

Popular intersection to close next two weekends in Idaho Falls

May 31, 2024 12:11 PM Curtis Jackson

Drivers need to be aware of a road closure this weekend in Idaho…

Idaho Falls couple sentenced for distributing fentanyl, meth

May 31, 2024 11:16 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls couple were sentenced for distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in eastern Idaho.…

The Eucharistic Pilgrimage visits Pocatello

May 30, 2024 8:34 PM Emma Valentine, Stephanie Lucas

A national journey celebrating the Catholic faith made it’s way through the streets of Pocatello Thursday May…

Idaho Water Director issues curtailment order for 6 groundwater districts, includes eastern Idaho

May 30, 2024 5:34 PM News Team

In the ongoing Surface Water Coalition’s conjunctive administration delivery call, Idaho Department of Water Resources Director Mathew Weaver…

Larry Woodcock reacts to Chad Daybell guilty verdict

May 30, 2024 3:50 PM News Team

The grandparents of JJ Vallow share their feelings today after Chad Daybell was found guilty of murder.…

Trump found guilty in hush money trial

May 30, 2024 3:13 PM CNN Newsource

A Manhattan jury found Donald Trump guilty of 34 charges of falsifying business records Thursday, an unprecedented and historic verdict that makes…

Gunshots fired when EMTs arrive at Butte County home

May 30, 2024 1:40 PM News Team

Several police agencies were called to Butte County for an unknown incident. …

Museum of Idaho opening new flight and space travel exhibit

May 30, 2024 12:57 PM Noah Farley

“You can design your own aircraft and then get an opportunity to fly it and see how it…

Bonneville Deputies search for person who damaged election ballot box

May 30, 2024 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a hit and run accident that damaged an election ballot box.…

Jury convicts Chad Daybell of killing wife and Vallow’s children

May 30, 2024 8:59 AM Associated Press

Jury deliberations continue Thursday morning in the Chad Daybell…

BLM approves Burnstone Quarry near Idaho Falls

May 30, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Under the approved Plan of Operation, Burns Industries, LLC would develop the quarry on 204 acres of BLM-managed public land, with a total surface…

Idaho State Police Forensic Services achieves high national honors

May 30, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) has recently been recognized with several prestigious awards and accolades, highlighting our forensic…

FREE Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis Testing for the month of June

May 31, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Testing only takes a few minutes, and you can get results before you…

Chad Daybell trial: First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict

May 29, 2024 8:47 AM Linda Larsen

The first day of jury deliberations has ended without a…

Off-roaders encourage everyone to stay safe when traveling on Idaho backcountry

May 29, 2024 6:28 PM Braydon Wilson

We are currently in the 100 deadliest days of summer, and while we are concerned about safety on the road, we need to be careful going off road as…

Marsh Valley community pushes back against School consolidation plan

May 29, 2024 10:16 PM Seth Ratliff

More than 100 people have signed a petition for a vote of ‘no confidence’ in the…

National Park Service shares how to have a safe and successful trip

May 29, 2024 5:22 PM Braydon Wilson

Busy season for the National Parks is here, and the National Park Service is trying to help people plan ahead and enjoy summer travel. So whether you…

Driver charged with DUI in crash killing 6 people

May 29, 2024 5:28 PM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney amends charges against a driver with DUI.…

Bands announced for 2024 Teton County Fair Concert

May 29, 2024 2:34 PM News Team

The Teton County Fair Board announced the artists that will be featured at the 2024 Teton County Fair Concert set for Wednesday, July 24, in the…

Post-election audit selection of Idaho counties, precincts

May 29, 2024 2:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has conducted the post-election audit draw for the May 21 Idaho Primary…

Cattle guard structure installed on Alta Ski Hill

May 29, 2024 2:32 PM News Team

Beginning Wednesday, a contractor will be installing a cattle guard structure on Ski Hill Road at milepost 6.81 in Alta,…

Additional bridge deck pour scheduled

May 29, 2024 2:35 PM News Team

The deck pours are currently scheduled for Thursday, May 30 and Monday, June 3, beginning at 5…

State police troopers return from mission to the U.S.-Mexico border

May 29, 2024 2:17 PM News Team

“The troopers we deploy to Texas come back with better knowledge to stop these perpetrators in our state. As they have done before, our troopers…

Bannock County warns of new jury duty phone scam

May 29, 2024 1:06 PM News Team

The Bannock County Clerk’s Jury Office has received a number of reports over the past few days of scam callers targeting our area.…

How compensation compares between Idaho staff and travel nurses

May 22, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Vivian Health used its proprietary data and BLS statistics to map differences in pay between registered travel and staff nurses in Idaho and across…

How syringe exchanges in Idaho reduce the spread of disease

April 17, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Ophelia examined data from the North American Syringe Exchange Network to see which U.S. states have the most syringe services programs per capita…

Coins on veterans’ headstones: What they mean

May 29, 2024 11:20 AM Noah Farley

Each coin signifies a person’s relationship with the…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest to start selling firewood permits

May 29, 2024 9:52 AM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will start selling firewood permits for personal use beginning June 3,…

Wyoming free fishing day June 1

May 29, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Celebrate Wyoming’s five-star fisheries this year by fishing without a license — for free.…

Refrain from cutting firewood in timber sales areas

May 29, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Forest Service personnel and law enforcement have seen an increase in public firewood cutting on Stormy Peak Road…

Rodents ravage loved ones’ graves

May 28, 2024 5:49 PM Noah Farley

“Would you want to come out and find your mother’s grave like…

Local law enforcement holds unique show and tell with local elementary students

May 28, 2024 6:01 PM Braydon Wilson

It was a different kind of show and tell at westside elementary school in Idaho Falls.…

Moose on the loose caught on camera

May 28, 2024 5:45 PM Seth Ratliff

A moose on the loose near Russ Freeman park in Idaho Falls. An Idaho Falls man saw the moose wandering through a neighborhood on the outskirts of the…

Exit 332 on US 20 in Rexburg to fully close May 29 for construction

May 22, 2024 2:29 PM News Team

Exit 332 on U.S. Highway 20 in Rexburg will completely close for one month beginning next Wednesday, May…

Falling Idaho gas prices fuel start of summer driving

May 28, 2024 11:36 AM News Team

Gem State pump prices have steadily dropped for more than a…

Man killed in single-vehicle crash west of Arimo identified

May 27, 2024 7:43 AM News Team

Next of kin has been…

Teton River Idaho Temple groundbreaking set June 1

May 28, 2024 9:33 AM News Team

The public is invited to watch the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River Idaho Temple on Saturday, June 1,…

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID

Portneuf heart surgeons to host community seminar in Idaho Falls

May 28, 2024 9:32 AM News Team

Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute (PHVI) invites the community to attend a free seminar on the advances in heart and vascular medicine.…

Chad Daybell Trial: Prosecution ends rebuttal testimony, closing arguments set for Wednesday

May 28, 2024 8:04 AM Linda Larsen

Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial. You can watch them here.…

Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade perform at local cemeteries

May 27, 2024 5:33 PM Braydon Wilson

Their sound is instantly recognizable, and it can draw a crowd. The Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade made stops at cemeteries all over Madison…

James E. Johnson's Medal of Honor on display

Medal of Honor now on display at Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building

May 27, 2024 5:39 PM Cole Sams

It was a special Memorial Day at the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building, where they honored the legacy of a Pocatello…

1,000 American flags honor fallen veterans at annual Field of Honor

May 24, 2024 4:59 PM Evan Thomason

Volunteers have posted 1,000 American flags for the Idaho Falls annual Field of Honor flag display every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.…

Bill Walton, basketball Hall of Famer and colorful commentator, dies of cancer at 71

May 27, 2024 11:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Dotson, Steve Almasy and Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — Bill Walton, the basketball Hall of Fame center who won two national titles at…

Doctors are facing a mental health crisis

May 27, 2024 10:56 AM Kailey Galaviz

Doctors and nurses take care of our physical and mental needs. But what happens when they’re the ones that need…

HOA denies allegations of forcing out elderly veteran

May 25, 2024 11:52 PM News Team

A local homeowner’s association is disputing claims that an elderly veteran may be forced out of his home due to HOA…

Idaho Power to host virtual meetings on wildfire safety and public safety power shutoffs

May 27, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

As Idaho Power prepares for wildfire season, the company is hosting three virtual meetings in early June to discuss measures it is taking to keep…

POW*MIA Awareness Association 21st annual Idaho Thunder Run

May 26, 2024 2:00 PM News Team

The ride will begin at Century High School and go through Downey, Lava Hot Springs and finish at the Idaho Field of Heroes at Century High…

Drive safe, the 100 Deadliest Days are upon us

May 26, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is imploring drivers to be vigilant and drive engaged this Memorial Day weekend and all…

Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone National Park during the 2024 summer season

May 26, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

If you plan to travel to Yellowstone National Park this summer, plan ahead to protect yourself and this wild and awe-inspiring…

Heavy rainfall in Richmond left a couple and their pets stranded on the roof of their truck after they drove into rising water on June 29 evening. Richmond Fire crews responded around 7 p.m. to a vehicle stranded in floodwaters near the intersection of Magnolia and Rady streets

Signet Farm Services provides statement regarding fatal accident

May 25, 2024 9:13 PM News Team

The employer of those who were involved in a fatal crash last week provided an official statement Saturday…

Man dead after truck crashes and overturns on Bone Rd.

June 1, 2024 10:37 AM Travis Richards

A man is dead after his truck flipped over on Bone Road on Friday afternoon.

The man involved was pronounced dead at the…

Idaho waters stocked with 410,000 fish in May

May 25, 2024 6:11 PM Braydon Wilson

Memorial Day weekend has arrived. This weekend is about honoring those who have given their all for their country. Many may also take a chance to…

Idaho Falls Funland open for the summer season

May 25, 2024 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

For the first time this spring FunLand in Idaho Falls turned on its rides and brought joy to many families. Many were also able to create new…

Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot

May 25, 2024 10:34 AM News Team

Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River…

DEQ finalizes IPDES general permit for Small Suction Dredge Mining

May 25, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

The final permit was issued May 24, 2024 and is effective June 21,…

2024 Memorial Weekend Click It or Ticket campaign

May 25, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

The national seat belt use rate in 2023 was 91.9%, but Wyoming lags behind at…

Bannock County partners with south county cities to offer Free Dumpster Days throughout summer

May 25, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Free Dumpster Days are returning to the cities in southern Bannock…

Idaho Falls veteran fears losing home, asks for compassion

May 24, 2024 11:12 PM Sam Gelfand

An elderly veteran in danger of losing his house is asking for compassion as Memorial Day…

Man arrested in crash that killed six in Idaho Falls

May 24, 2024 8:09 PM Joel Killam

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police released more information Friday night on a deadly crash in Idaho Falls. It happened May 18, at…

Memorial Day weekend marks 20 years of the Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial in Pocatello

May 24, 2024 10:28 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is commemorating 20 years of honoring the men and women who died serving the United States in the Global War on…

Police urge caution during 100 Deadliest Days of Summer

May 24, 2024 11:09 AM News Team

Last year, the Idaho Department of Transportation (ITD) reported 7,430 crashes during the 100 Deadliest Days, resulting in 79…

67th St. Anthony Fisherman’s Breakfast

May 23, 2024 10:51 PM News Team

In St. Anthony, the Memorial Day weekend also marks the start of the summer fishing season with the annual Fisherman’s Breakfast at Clyde Keefer…

Teton County, Wyo. road weight limit changes

May 24, 2024 2:56 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyo. is changing the gross vehicle weight or GVW limit for its roads starting next…

Rexburg Carousel Summer kickoff Friday

May 24, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

In Rexburg, the city is starting off the Memorial Day weekend with its Carousel Summer…

Idaho Falls Funland at the Zoo opening Saturday

May 24, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Funland at the Zoo will open for its first full season this weekend since being…

Pocatello Community Recreation Center closed through June 2 for renovations

May 24, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

From now through June 2, the facility will be closed for cleaning and…

Biden selected as nominee in Idaho Democratic caucuses

May 24, 2024 9:30 AM Associated Press

Idaho Democrats have selected Joe Biden as their nominee for the White House, giving the president more delegates after he already clinched his…

Structure fire near oil tank in Idaho Falls

May 24, 2024 7:46 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire at an industrial facility on the 1500 block of East 49th North Friday…

Rigby Trojans esports sees national success

May 23, 2024 11:05 PM Sam Gelfand

Rigby High School has put together one of Idaho’s best esports programs in just two years of…

Defense rests its case in Chad Daybell trial, rebuttal witnesses follow

May 23, 2024 8:32 AM Linda Larsen

The defense rested its case in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial Thursday morning.…

How EIRMC responded to trauma patients after pickup crashes into passenger van

May 23, 2024 8:15 PM Stephanie Lucas

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is one of only a handful of hospitals in the state equipped to handle trauma situations with multiple injuries.…