Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected fresh uncertainty into an already tumultuous presidential campaign, while President Joe Biden implored Americans to “cool it down” in the final stretch and “resolve our differences at the ballot box.” The opponents’
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By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty, an actress who starred on the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “Charmed” and documented her nine-year battle with breast cancer, has died, according to her longtime publicist. She was 53. “It is with a heavy heart that I confirm the passing of
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The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.
Continue Reading By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire at a rally in Pennsylvania. Blood could be seen on his face as he was carried away by Secret Service. Get live updates on the breaking news. Multiple presidents and former
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Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the crowd.
Continue Reading CNN By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, former President Donald Trump was seen with blood on his ear and cheek as he was rushed off the stage. Audio reveals how the chaotic scene played out from the view
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The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on Friday.
Continue Reading CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting spirit, has died, according to his longtime publicist Tom Estey. Estey said Simmons died early on Saturday morning. He had celebrated his 76th birthday the day before. “We lost an Angel today
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The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and campgrounds in the complex and a small buffer area around the complex.
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The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon.
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Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.
The northbound lanes are blocked.
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A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July 11.
Continue Reading Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National Forest survived and was able to hike to a waiting ambulance, officials said. “Our pilot was on board and survived, and an investigation is underway,” U.S. Forest Service spokesperson Angela
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Due to delays in the construction review process with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Center Street Underpass project has been paused. The underpass will be reopened later this summer until work is able to resume.
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If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature normalizes.
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Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi Elbe.
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The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’
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A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An active heat advisory is making it even more important to know the tell-tale signs of heat-related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. According to Physician Assistant Corbin Bunnage at Sterling Urgent Care, the body’s sodium level will drop due to sweating when out in the heat for long periods
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More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.
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Photo Credit: Ashley Chilcutt AMMON , Idaho (KIFI) — The Tiki Hut is located at the Ammon pool in McCowin Park. Owner Tami Barber has been running the business for 15 years, but this is her fourth year by the pool. With the most recent heat wave, she’s noticed more customers looking for a frozen
Continue Reading CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho – UPDATE: 10:41 P.M. The Forest Service says a helicopter incident happened during the initial attack of the Bench Lake Fire Thursday evening on the Sawtooth National Forest. Crews are on the scene and looking into what happened. The Forest Service says additional information about what happened with the helicopter will be
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Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even decades.
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Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without shelters.
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The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the building process, alleging the businesses recklessly cut corners and used inappropriate materials for the build.
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“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for you.”
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Effective immediately, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has launched a Cooling Center during the area’s heatwave at their Pocatello location at 1901 Alvin Ricken Drive.
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Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get involved in STEM activities, even during the summer.
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July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial volunteer group “Justice for Baby Deorr” the day marks “another year without answers.”
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The body of a Nampa woman who was reported missing for over a month was found in a car crash in Grand Teton National Park.
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The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.
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Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.
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The former home and property of Chad Daybell house has a pending sale according to the real estate agent’s website.
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Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat wave.
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The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on South Holmes Avenue between East 9th Street and East 10th Street beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.
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In Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Shangri-La in the Tetons, you need silly money to be taken seriously.
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AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday that includes laying off about 10% of its workforce. The company behind QuickBooks and TurboTax said it was laying off 1,800 employees, but that it expects to hire at least that many in fiscal 2025 as
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In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,
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A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a place to call home.
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With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your help.
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Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water shortfall.
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Authorities have released the name of the man arrested for shooting at a park ranger on July 4th.
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Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in several areas across southern Idaho through Saturday. With that, health officials are urging people to be prepared for the excessive heat.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote Act.”
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A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day celebration.
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These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their infants.
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The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for prizes.
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“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank Vandersloot
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You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your RV.
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“I’ve never heard boom quite that deafening before.”Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crest View Drive in Rexburg injured several people, sending some to the hospital with burns. It happened late on the July 4 holiday during a private, multi-family celebration. The firework is believed to have exploded outward instead of
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A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday morning.
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A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan Valley.
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One man is dead and a fort hall police officer has been wounded in a shooting on the reservation.
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Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe.
Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP) troopers responded to a report of a two-vehicle injury crash. A 2005 GMC pickup, driven by a juvenile, was eastbound on US26 near milepost 348, south of Ririe.
A 2023 Macdon hay swather, driven by a juvenile, was westbound on US26 at milepost 348, south of Ririe.
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Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River Landing.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The Snake River Animal Shelter wanted to help animals with firework anxiety by hosting its first ever Fourth of July “Cuddle Buddy” event this year. This temporarily puts them in foster
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UPDATE: The pilot, a 53-year-old man from California, has died.
Continue Reading The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators with a high-flying, ground-shaking, adrenaline-filled fireworks display.
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One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National Park.
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Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has been a massive increase of travelers on Idaho roads this independence day during the time known as the 100 deadliest days on Idaho roads.
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The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on Wednesday afternoon. The firefighter was life flighted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and is in stable condition.The Blackfoot Fire Department responded to the fire on 1600 W Parks Rd. for a report
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A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement.
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A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the union 27 years after President Abraham Lincoln created the Idaho Territory. According to the State’s website, “The new territory sprawled across an area one-quarter larger than Texas. Today’s state is smaller, but Idaho
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This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the country.
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The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration starts this Thursday at 10pm.
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region.
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Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
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The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and prepared for the annual 4th of July events that take place in Idaho Falls.
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Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter community.
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The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.
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Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at $300,000.
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A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior Center.
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We are excited to announce a new, stronger TV signal for Eastern Idaho. KIFI Local News 8 is replacing its VHF channel 8 with a UHF channel 18, but viewers will see it as channel 8.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday morning. Protestors have gathered outside of libraries across the state to protest the enactment of House Bill 710. The law is intended to prevent minors from obtaining age inappropriate material. Under the
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Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
Continue Reading The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of his presidency in a decision that will likely further delay a trial on the federal election subversion charges pending against him.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a fight that broke out Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, which resulted in a shooting.
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A wildfire ignited near South Fifth Avenue on the south side of Pocatello.
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The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the University of Phoenix on Friday.
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“The valley looked like Wales with its hills and mountains”Jean Thomas, Festival Co-chair MALAD, Idaho (KIFI) — The Malad Valley Welsh Festival commemorates the traditions and culture of early religious settlers who came from Wales. Organizers have put on the festival every year since 2005. Attendees can enjoy traditional Welsh food, live music and poetry
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After canceling the fireworks show, Tribal leaders retracted their decision and will allow the fireworks show on July 3.
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A vegetation fire was called in at about 10:24 PM Thursday, June 27, at 5032 E Powerhouse Dr.
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The boat launch area at Massacre Rocks State Park, west of American Falls, will be undergoing some major upgrades this summer.
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Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June 4.
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The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.
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A burn ban will go into effect for most of Bannock County starting Monday, July 1.
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Jason Malone was charged with 8 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and was booked into Bannock County Jail on a $150,000 bond.
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A trial date is set for June 2025 for Bryan Kohberger, the man facing murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Police SWAT and Unmanned Aerial Systems Teams, and Crisis Negotiators engaged in a four-and-a-half-hour standoff Tuesday night, June 25. It happened in the area of Lincoln Drive and 1st Street at 9:15 p.m. Teams were responding to a domestic dispute between a victim and 25-year-old Colton Lopez. The
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Scoop Jam is happening this Saturday. This event benefits the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center.
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Check out the different type of careers INL offers and how to apply.
Continue Reading CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people in Idaho should be able to access abortion in a medical emergency in Idaho, at least for now. The Supreme Court formally dismissed an appeal over Idaho’s strict abortion ban on Thursday, blocking enforcement of the state’s law where it conflicts with federal law. With Thursday’s
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Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Zoo announced on Wednesday that their lioness, Kimani passed away. Kimani was 21 years old, and due to complications of her old age she had severe muscle atrophy and arthritis. According to the zoo’s Facebook page, Kimani’s condition progressed to the point her body could no longer keep up.
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IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The once-struggling Idaho Falls Chukars have become the hottest team in the Pioneer League. The Chukars won four of six against the Boise Hawks, who entered the series in second place, and strung together a three-game win streak for the first time all season. Local News 8 spoke with manager Troy
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The Pocatello community received over 31,000 pounds of food in donations Wednesday.
The food will be distributed through 13 different food pantries and charities in the Pocatello area.
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A brush fire was reported in the Birch Creek area east of Highway 22 on INL property.
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The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees granted permission to move forward with the final draft of the conceptual drawings, floor plan, and estimated budget for the Highland High School Rebuild Project.
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