Idaho’s average gas prices back above $3 mark
For the first time in a month, Idaho’s average price for a gallon of regular gas is back above the $3…
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911 celebrates 56 years of saving lives
911 has been saving lives for 56 years. The first 911 call was made in February 1968 in…
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Man pleads not guilty for accessory to murder
The second man facing charges for the murder of Morey Pelton has pleaded not…
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“Teton County leadership is infected by corrupt officials,” says resident – Lawsuit says Teton County commissioners conspired to oust former fire chief
Tim Rieser of Jackson Hole, Wyoming believes two Teton County commissioners broke the law during the controversial ousting of former Fire and EMS…
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“It’s okay to grieve” – How to cope with the loss of a pet on ‘National Love your Pet Day’
Tuesday is National Love your Pet Day – A day dedicated to show extra affection to those furry companions. But it may be difficult for those who…
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Pocatello woman hosting fundraiser at Barrie’s Ski and Sports on Saturday to benefit Ukraine
It’s been two years since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, and during that time, Pocatello resident and Ukraine native Lena Contor has…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute to host Heart Ball on Feb. 24
This event requires formal/black tie…
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Chad Daybell’s lawyer asks for delay in upcoming trial
Could the upcoming trial of Chad Daybell in Ada County be delayed…
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“The state GOP doesn’t have clean hands in this” says Dan Cravens – Bingham County Republicans react to court ruling
The legal back and forth between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho GOP is costing thousands of dollars, and costs could…
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Man steals car with juvenile inside
A man is in jail for stealing a car with a juvenile inside it Friday…
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Girl Scout cookies are coming back!
America’s favorite cookies are making a comeback in Eastern…
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Idaho ranks sixth in biggest reading score drop from 2019 to 2022
“About a third [of parents] are worried and concerned about the long term impacts of the pandemic on…their child’s…
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Tibbitts resigns from Ammon City Council, mayor seeks replacement
The City of Ammon is looking to fill an empty seat on the city…
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Press conference held at Idaho State Capitol to discuss state’s unauthorized immigrant workforce
A press conference hosted by the Idaho Dairymen’s Association, Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, and the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry…
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Idaho gas prices on the rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 8.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.96/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Mental Health Monday: The epidemic of loneliness
Loneliness and isolation are now considered and epidemic by the U.S. Surgeon General’s…
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Little declares Idaho Community Supported Agriculture Week
Governor Brad Little proclaimed this week as Idaho Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Week.…
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Town hall with Idaho Senate leadership Tuesday
All Idahoans are invited to attend a statewide telephone town…
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Candle light Vigil held to remember victim in Idaho Falls Shooting Alex Barber
On Monday February 12, the lives of the Barber family would be forever…
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American Dog Derby returns for another year
The oldest dog sled race in America returned for its 107…
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Museum of Idaho hosting trip to Mozambique
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Museum of Idaho has “the adventure of a lifetime” in an exhibit featuring Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. “Our…
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Hunter education course offered in Salmon
Complete the course now so you can apply for controlled…
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Portneuf Health Trust gives $135K to elevate southeastern Idaho community health programs
Pocatello’s Portneuf Health Trust donated $135,000 to the United Way of Southeastern…
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Salmon‐Challis National Forest to implement spring prescribed burning projects
Prescribed fire activities may take place during the months of March, April and…
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U of I researchers on team exploring black hole mergers with $1.8 million NASA award
A team including University of Idaho researchers is going to explore the physics of supermassive black hole mergers and galaxy…
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Another scam targets Wyoming Medicaid clients
After hearing of another attempted scam targeted at Wyoming Medicaid clients, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is warning residents to be…
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Get a faster tax refund with these tips
As you prepare to file your 2023 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund…
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75th Anniversary Party and Torch Light Parade at Pebble Creek Saturday
Pebble Creek will be hosting a Torch Light Parade Saturday, Feb.…
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TSA discovers 2 firearms in 3 days at IDA security checkpoint
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) have intercepted two guns this week during routine X-ray…
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Student makes threat against Taylorview Middle School
A potential safety threat at Taylorview Middle School forced administrators to lock the doors as a precaution.…
Continue Reading Judge: Bingham County Republicans failed to follow State GOP rules in electing new chairman
A Bingham County Judge released a decision in a civil case between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho Republican Party.…
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Simplot Games underway at ICCU Dome
There is a big event for athletes happening in…
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Avalanche infrastructure maintenance will cause traffic delays in Hoback Canyon
The Wyoming Department of Transportation crews will be performing some maintenance on the avalanche infrastructure in the Hoback Canyon…
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DHW launches internal review of syringe exchange program
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is launching an internal review of its contracts for services with Idaho’s syringe exchange…
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Judge orders Trump and his companies to pay $355 million in New York civil fraud case
A New York judge ordered Donald Trump and his companies on Friday to pay $355 million, finding they engaged in a yearslong scheme to dupe banks and…
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Crash near Dubois sends 2 to hospital
Two men were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a crash vehicle collision on Interstate 15 near…
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Red Cross: Communities urged to give blood as winter threat continues
The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood now to continue to strengthen the national blood supply this month.…
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Local nature photos hit Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is showcasing some of the best career photos from Thomas…
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Mountain lion sightings increase in Idaho and Utah
Never run away from a mountain lion. The lion’s instinct is to chase and ultimately catch what it perceives as potential…
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Fatal crash south of Jackson
A 31-year-old man was killed in a crash involving a Ford F-550 pickup truck and a Wyoming Department of Transportation 2014 Mack plow truck on…
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INL to host Spanish language recruiting event Feb. 16
The event will be hosted by bilingual recruiters from the laboratory and will be offered in Spanish and…
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Loan repayment program seeks to retain Idaho’s rural nurses
Fifty Idaho nurses have been selected for loan repayment assistance under a new state program designed to help rural communities attract and retain…
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Spiked interest leads to additional meetings on Yellowstone’s North Entrance Road project
Due to significant interest, Yellowstone will host two additional virtual public meetings on Yellowstone National Park’s North Entrance Road…
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Super Tag raises $1.5 million for wildlife conservation
The Wyoming Super Tag raffle raised $1.5 million for conservation in…
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Jazz Big Band Dance this weekend
A pair of Jazz bands is taking over The Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls for the annual Jazz Big Band…
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Idaho Falls Temple partially evacuated
The temple for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was partially evacuated Friday…
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Small Idaho farms struggle to survive
MENAN, Idaho (KIFI) – Even as snow dusts the plains of Menan, its farmers are still hard at work. Jordon Raymond grows corn and hay across 900 acres…
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Local News 8 investigates: Are pedestrian accidents on the rise in eastern Idaho?
Are hit-and-run and pedestrian-involved incidents on the rise in Eastern…
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Idaho Falls Zoo still mourns the loss of Aldabra tortoise
It is a time of mourning and grieving at the Idaho Falls…
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Funds to fight invasive quagga mussels approved in Idaho Legislature
According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, quagga mussels are still a threat, and officials are asking the state legislature to help fund the…
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Bannock commissioners to use neighboring county’s example to draft new solar farm ordinance
Bannock County commissioners are looking at developing a solar farm ordinance similar to an ordinance used in Caribou County.…
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US 191/189 through Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass to close Friday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche…
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Pethtel sentenced in Lemhi County manslaughter
A 29-year-old Bonneville County resident was sentenced to a 20-year prison sentence for the shooting death of another man in Lemhi County.…
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Athletes gear up for Special Olympics Friday
Some of the Idaho’s finest athletes are gearing up for the 2024 Idaho Winter Special…
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21 Idaho schools, districts and childcare organizations awarded technology funding
Schools, districts and childcare organizations in Idaho will receive funding to implement innovative technology…
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ISU Civil Engineering leads research for earthquake-resistant bridges
“The connections between the elements are crucial for seismic resiliency. They must be strong enough to resist forces and deformations during an…
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Wyoming standoff ends over 24 hours later with authorities killing suspect in officer’s death
A man suspected of fatally shooting a police officer was shot to death after a more than 24-hour standoff at a home in northern…
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State Board of Education K-12 teacher apprenticeship program approved
The Registered Teacher Apprenticeship program is designed as an “earn and learn” pathway to become a certified…
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CEI celebrates top ranked Practical Nursing program in Idaho
The College of Eastern Idaho is celebrating after one of its programs was dubbed number one in the Gem…
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116 Yellowstone bison transferred to Fort Peck Tribes
Crews moved 116 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Poplar,…
Continue Reading Derek Hough to pick back up dance tour after wife’s medical scare
Derek Hough will continue with his tour following his wife Hayley Erbert’s medical…
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2 snowmobilers rescued after breaking through ice
Two snowmobilers were rescued Tuesday after breaking through the ice in the Slate Creek area of the Gros Ventre…
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Valentine’s Day rush for local businesses
“It’s just nice…to support them…and a holiday where they can share how much they appreciate their loved…
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Calling all anglers! Idaho Fish and Game is needing your help
Valentine’s Day is a day of love and spending the day with your loved ones. But what happens when your special someone happens to be some what…
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Idaho Falls Power to construct new $36 million power plant
Idaho Falls Power, the community-owned provider of electricity in Idaho Falls, will be making a $36 million local investment by adding a new power…
Continue Reading Brian Laundrie’s parents detail ‘the day everything hit the fan’ after their son told them Gabby Petito was ‘gone’
In newly filed court documents, Brian Laundrie’s parents detail “the day everything hit the fan,” recalling an exchange of frantic phone calls…
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Pay It Forward: Ronald McDonald Family Room
“To keep families with ill or injured children close when they need it…
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USS IDAHO christening date set in March
Next month, the U.S. Navy’s newest Virginia-class submarine, the future USS IDAHO, will be formally christened and…
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Preparing for Idaho GOP Caucus on March 2
Idaho is just more than three weeks away from its Republican Presidential Caucus when registered GOP voters will gather at 210 locations across the…
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Gov. Little signs Operation Esto Perpetua executive order to fight drugs, human trafficking
Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order formally establishing Operation Esto Perpetua…
Continue Reading Public input sought on Yellowstone’s North Entrance Road
The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, March…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board tables bond election until impacts of new legislative bill are known
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees has tabled action on a school bond election for Highland High School until they know the…
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Center Stage Theater puts final touches on ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls is putting the final touches on ‘The Marvelous…
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Idaho House passes sex crimes bill
The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…
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Jackson mayor to give her State of the Town Address
Jackson’s mayor is sharing her vision of the town…
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Most Idaho taxpayers eligible for free e-file
Did you know you might be able e-file your tax returns for…
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2 men arrested after shooting make first court appearance
The two men arrested after a shooting in Idaho Falls Monday made their first appearance in court…
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Speedi Mart robbery suspect identified
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports the suspect has been identified and is facing criminal consequences for his actions.…
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CEI president speaks about growth
Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…
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Love may not cost a thing, but Valentine’s Day 2024 does
Consumers are expected to shell out big bucks on their valentines this year and to set some new records in the process.…
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Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season
The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…
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Chubbuck prepares new Comprehensive Plan
The City of Chubbuck is looking for feedback from the community on planning for its…
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Prescribed pile burning operations to continue Wednesday
The Pocatello Fire Department will continue to conduct prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday, Feb.…
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How couples can combine their finances more easily
“It’s an emotional thing for couples to work through together and figure out their…
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What the Department of Labor says about growth and economy in Idaho
The Idaho Department of Labor is holding a seminar in Boise Tuesday to discuss rural economies in the Gem…
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Yellowstone recruiting for 2024 Youth Conservation Corps program
Completed application materials must be submitted by March 1,…
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Identity of shooting victim released
The Idaho Falls Police Department reports two people have been arrested after one person died and multiple people were shot in an overnight…
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D91 reopening 2 schools after police investigation into neighborhood shooting early Monday morning
Dora Erickson Elementary and Compass Academy will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 13, after an early morning shooting near both schools on Monday. Details are…
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Idaho joins multi-state settlement with crypto-investment company
The State of Idaho is joining a multi-state settlement with a crypto-investment…
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City of Pocatello accepting applications for Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program
Pocatello was at the forefront of lead remediation programs in Idaho, becoming the first municipality in the state to be awarded a $1.5 million…
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Drug traffickers in eastern Idaho receive federal prison sentences
Three individuals were sentenced last week in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and…
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Hidden in plain sight: How to help kids stop taking drugs
Hidden dangers in your child’s bedroom is a reality parents need to…
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Mental Health Monday: Identifying toxic relationships
Valentine’s Day is something many people dread and not just for those who are single. In today’s Mental Health Monday, some expert advice on how…
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Frosty seasonal competition heats up in Driggs
Monday marks the start of Driggs’ Snowscapes where six national teams from Idaho, Wyoming and Oregon carve awe-inspiring monumental snow…
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How to register for Teton County emergency alerts
You can now sign up for Teton County, Wyoming’s newly upgraded emergency alert…
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Idaho gas prices up 4 cents
This week, Idaho drivers saw a rise in the state’s average price of gasoline for the first time this…
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Gordon pushes for property tax relief, highlights Wyoming’s economy in State of State Speech
Wyoming’s economy is growing and its future is bright, Governor Mark Gordon said in his 2024 State of the State speech.…
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Idaho students encouraged to display skills in Aviation Art Contest
The contest is open now through April…
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Feb. 13 webinar will focus on Idaho’s rural economy
The webinar will go from 11 a.m. to noon…
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University of Idaho tests new ways to mine rare metals
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The future of technology and green energy could have its start at the University of Idaho. Professors and grad…
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