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Craters of the Moon National Monument recorded 255,436 visits in 2016. During its first year of operation in 1925, the monument recorded 3,349…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested Tuesday night after she harbored a wanted person Tuesday night. 4 other people were arrested as well at her…

A proposal banning law enforcement agencies from profiling motorcycles has crashed and burned in the Idaho Senate. Senate members spiked the proposal…

An Idaho Senate panel has spiked a measure that would have limited early voting throughout the state. Republican Rep. Dustin Manwaring, the…

When winter weather conditions closed almost every road in out of Jackson last month, Teton County was left without most of its first responders…

A man who led the Donald Trump campaign in Utah says Mormons who didn’t cast their presidential ballot for the businessman should ask for…

A typically mundane debate over budget appropriations on the Idaho House floor turned briefly combative when members began accusing each other of…

The Idaho Falls Arts Council has honored three recipients with its 2017 Arts Awards. The awards are presented annually to members of the community…

An Idaho Senate panel has introduced two different proposals to address the state’s laws allowing families to cite religious reasons for…

The City of Idaho Falls, in partnership with the Greater Idaho Falls Association of Relators, has received a grant that will allow them to begin…

For a second time this week, Rexburg Police were called to investigate a reported gun incident on the BYU-Idaho campus Tuesday. According to police…

Here’s a look at the election results from Tuesday’s school elections. BANNOCK COUNTY POCATELLO/CHUBBUCK SCHOOL DISTRICT #25 Supplemental…

The Idaho Falls Zoo has a new cub for visitors to see this season. For the second time in zoo history, a sloth bear cub has been born at the Idaho…

How would you like to help young people in our community who are facing adversity get matched up with an adult role model ? The good news is you can…

Idaho State University is adapting infrared camera technology to be able to help law enforcement and other agencies with issues of safety. Bengal…

The Boise State men’s basketball team captured momentum late in the fourth quarter as the Broncos beat the Runnin’ Utes 73-68 in the…

New details are surfacing Tuesday on the ongoing investigation behind whether or not the city of Pocatello has been illegally dumping oil onto a…

Two people were arrested in Teton County, Wyoming Monday after a search discovered approximately $80,000 worth of drugs in their apartment.…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and Blue Cross of Idaho have reached an agreement that affects people who have chosen Blue Cross of Idaho…

In honor of National Pi Day, many celebrated the day by purchasing pizza pies and fruit pies. March 14 is equivalent to the number 3.14 because March…

A bill shielding yoga training from state regulations is headed to the governor’s desk for approval. The Idaho Senate on Monday cleared a…

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Federal authorities have approved Idaho’s wildlife conservation plan that allows the state to seek federal money to bolster mainly nongame…

The Idaho House has passed legislation banning cities, counties and school districts from using public resources to influence an election. Republican…

The Legislature will make a decision on whether to pass a $90 million bond, called the Senate Concurrent Resolution 105, or SCR105. The bond would…

Temps that we haven’t seen since November will be returning over the next couple of days. Sunshine with highs into the 60’s can be…

An eastern Idaho lawmaker says he doesn’t remember saying that there are teachers in school districts “clearly overpaid” while his…

Starting Tuesday night, 17th Street in Idaho Falls will be closed between St. Clair Road and Woodruff in the evenings as crews work to replace the…

Legislation offering sales tax incentives to data centers is headed to the Idaho Senate. House members narrowly approved the measure on Tuesday on a…

Governor Matt Mead has approved a compromise state K-12 education spending plan that cuts $34.5 million from schools. The governor signed the…

A snow filled winter will lead to an outstanding year for fishing and whitewater boating in Idaho this summer, according to the Idaho Outfitters and…

A Vancouver, Washington man has been arrested by Idaho Falls Police for felony possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver after…

Authorities say a man was killed in a snowmobile crash near Togwotee Pass in northwestern Wyoming. Wyoming Highway Patrol Lt. David Wagener says…

Bingham County Road and Bridge has closed several roads and has issued warnings about others. Motorists are advised to use extreme caution anywhere…

Temps that we haven’t seen since November will be returning over the next couple of days. Sunshine with highs into the 60’s can be…

The Idaho Transportation Department hopes to complete a $1.5 million overhaul of Highway 91 between mile posts 117 and 119 in Shelley before the…

Several counties will be holding an election on Tuesday for school levies and bonds. Several of the elections are supplemental levies. Supplemental…

Rexburg Police officers were called to the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus Monday morning for a reported gun sighting that turned out to be a…

Two pregnant women in Utah have lost their babies in the first trimester after contracting Zika within the last five months, according to a new state…

The Idaho Senate has killed a proposal that would have banned diesel vehicle operators from intentionally releasing soot-filled black fumes. Senate…

Idaho is claiming the fastest over-the-year job growth in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor reports 27,500 jobs were created between…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and Cannon Builders have begun construction of a replacement bridge over the Hoback River. The bridge is…

The Falls Water Company will begin road work on 1st Street between Crimson and Monte Vista Drive on Wednesday. Flaggers will be on the road between 8…

Idaho lawmakers are gearing up to spend the final few weeks of the legislative session focused on transportation funding possibilities, including a…

Quite a flip from just one week ago. Sunshine and soaring temps into the 60’s can be expected over the next few days. Next chance for showers…

Sugar City and a homeowner have put up a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for a recent…

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers discovered a loaded Ruger 9 mm pistol in the carry-on bag of an Idaho Falls airport passenger…

A couple in southwestern Idaho is facing criminal charges after officials say they found several dead animals on their property. KTVB-TV reports the…

An Idaho Senate panel has advanced a proposal changing the state’s process for special congressional elections. To date, Idaho has never held…

Legislation reversing two anti-abortion laws in Idaho is headed to the Senate floor. Earlier this year, a federal judge agreed to give the Idaho…

If your eyes are already started to itch and you can’t stop sneezing, you’re not alone. More than 50 million Americans suffer from…

A man in his 70s has died in a snowmobile crash near Togwotee Pass in northwestern Wyoming. Teton County Sheriff Jim Whalen tells the Jackson Hole…

The 116th Brigade of the Idaho National Guard was formerly known by Golf Company. After reorganization in October, the company was renamed to Fox…

Police in the southwestern Idaho city of Nampa have arrested two brothers on suspicion of misdemeanor child enticement. The Nampa Police Department…

The Idaho National Laboratory has released a new open-source tool for software developers. The Continuous Integration, Verification, Enhancement and…

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a man for aggravated assault after he pointed a gun at a woman during an argument. 20-year-old Kayden G. McVey was…

Quite a flip from just one week ago. Sunshine and soaring temps into the 60’s can be expected over the next few days. Next chance for showers…

You have probably heard of Alpine skiing, or Cross Country skiing, but how about Telemark skiing? On Sunday, avid Telemark skiers headed to Pebble…

A fairly decent weekend with drier weather working back into the region for Saturday. A storm moving to the north by Sunday will trigger a slight…

The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a car crash involving two cars around noon, Saturday. Police said a white SUV was headed west on…

“Surprise!” Tina Fehringer had no idea what her students had waiting for her when she walked into the gym at Hillcrest Elementary school…

The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello has a new additon. “Glory” is an emotional support dog. She came to the veterans home about a…

The Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls will be on the May ballot for people to vote, if they think it should be turned into a community…

The American Red Cross is reminding you to “turn and test”. This means, remember to *turn your clocks ahead this weekend and it’s a…

If you are looking to build your dream home or just wanting to spruce up your current one, help arrived this weekend. The Eastern Idaho Home and…

UPDATE 1:20 p.m: Pocatello Police have released the name of the man arrested near Pocatello High School Friday morning. 18-year-old Michael T.…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says that a man who accidentally drove into the Snake River is ok and crews are trying to retrieve the…

A fairly decent weekend with drier weather working back into the region for Saturday. A storm moving to the north by Sunday will trigger a slight…

The state settles its convoluted and costly Idaho Education Network broadband contract lawsuits — and more K-12 news. The Idaho Education…

The Idaho National Laboratory hosted its 10th annual My Amazing Future workshop. More than 150 eighth-grade girls were invited to the INL to take a…

The Rexburg men and woman in blue were honored Friday for their dedication and hard work in the community. The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce put…

Two companies are competing for funding to operate intercity bus routes in Idaho. The Idaho Transportation Department said $1.1 million is available…

A proposed amendment to Idaho’s constitution that would give crime victims and their families the same rights as the accused is advancing…

A former Idaho State University employee is accused of embezzling more than $100,000 from the school. The Idaho State Journal reports that the former…

The panel that disciplines judges in Idaho says it will investigate a complaint filed against the judge who sentenced a teen to probation for…

Update: Idaho State Police have released more details about a crash that occurred Thursday night at the intersection of Highway 26 and Hitt Road. ISP…

In continuing coverage, KIFI/KIDK looked in looked into first responder protocol when faced with a search and rescue situation like the accident at…

One more day of gray and unsettled conditions before things finally start clearing out. Good news is sunshine returns just in time for your weekend…

“Operation Underground Railroad”, a not for profit organization, helps rescue children from being sex trafficked. The group poses as…

School district 91 music program leaders think it’s the only district in the state that does a high school musical that recruits talent from…

According to the Center for Disease Control, lead-based paint is the most common and most dangerous way for children to get lead poisoning. Exposure…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of vandalism, the likes of which have never been seen before in the town of Sugar…

Utah’s Senate has backed a proposal allowing 18 to 20 year-olds to carry concealed weapons, despite concern from one lawmaker that it could…

A few scattered showers for Friday with more wind. Good news is sunshine finally returns just in time for your weekend along with much warmer temps.…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and legislative leaders say they have reached a settlement with the vendors involved in a lengthy lawsuit over a…

The Wyoming Highway Patrol will be stepping up patrols on Teton Pass. The action is in response to a recent increase in reports of tractor trailers…

Student’s at Brigham Young University are raising awareness through their Change Direction campaign, a group of five BYU-Idaho students…

Surplus general funds would continue to be funneled to transportation projects in Idaho for another five years under a newly introduced plan. Rep.…

Yellowstone National Park will begin to enforce restrictions in bear management areas beginning Friday. Park officials are concerned about locations…

Pancakes and children. These are two things going hand in hand Tuesday. In honor of National Pancakes Day, IHOP celebrated by offering free pancakes.…

Idaho legislative leaders have killed the latest attempt to regulate how long police departments retain body camera footage. In Idaho, individual law…

The city of Idaho Falls is looking to add another roundabout. The city council met Monday to talk about it. The roundabout would be on Elm St. and S.…

On a bi-partisan vote of 371-48, the U.S. House has approved the Fiscal Year 17 Defense Appropriations bill. Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson said the…

When energy flows from a producer to a consumer and then to a decomposers this is known as? Answer: food chain. Dozens of high school and middle…

The Power County Sheriff’s office has issued a warning that high amounts of water will be flowing from the American Falls Reservoir and down…

Idaho lawmakers have approved a major funding increase for the state’s agriculture department, with a large sum of the money earmarked for a…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter and other top Idaho elected officials agreed to pay a $150,000 legal bill using funds originally intended to help…

Federal authorities have approved a plan to create a fuel break system along 271 miles of roads in southwest Idaho and southeast Oregon intended to…

Republicans inside the Idaho House have advanced legislation to reverse two anti-abortion laws. The House debate on Wednesday turned emotional as…

More details are emerging about the Monday night SUV accident that killed a young girl at Rose Pond in Bingham County. Brynlie Carver was the…