Rexburg Archives

Rexburg CRABS project is in full swing

April 26, 2024 11:12 AM Ashley Chilcutt

The Rexburg CRABS project is in full…

Coroner explains why she changed Tammy Daybell’s cause of death

April 24, 2024 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Several witnesses took the stand for day 10 of the Chad Daybell Trial. Questioning focused on the death of Chad’s wife, Tammy…

When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?

April 24, 2024 5:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to…

Brandon Bordeaux takes stand at Chad Daybell case

April 23, 2024 5:44 PM Linda Larsen

Five witnesses took the stand on Tuesday for day 9 of the Chad Daybell…

Chad Daybell trial day 9

April 23, 2024 8:00 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial continues with Day 8 at the Ada County…

Lori Vallow’s son takes stand in Chad Daybell’s trial

April 22, 2024 8:28 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial continues with Day 8 at the Ada County…

Daybell trial wraps up for the week

April 19, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

Friday is day 7 of the Chad Daybell trial.…

Body-Cam Video: Deputy uses spike strip to stop chase

April 18, 2024 5:50 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office shared a video on social media Thursday of an officer using a spike strip to stop a high-speed chase on US…

Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell Trial Day 6

April 18, 2024 3:38 PM Linda Larsen

Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to testify in at the Chad Daybell murder trial. Gibb is the former best friend of Lori…

Local elementary students watch partial solar eclipse

April 8, 2024 5:33 PM Braydon Wilson

Students around the region went outside and watched the partial…

Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility

April 4, 2024 6:35 PM Stephanie Lucas

Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…

Police search for 16-year-old runaway

April 4, 2024 5:26 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 16-year-old…

Suspects in custody for Rexburg break-ins

April 3, 2024 4:59 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department has three suspects in custody for a string of recent car break-ins as of Wednesday afternoon.…

2024 Easter celebration events

March 28, 2024 1:28 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…

Local fourth grader deemed best in the west for handwriting competition

March 27, 2024 6:00 PM Braydon Wilson

A mother’s inspirations led one-fourth graders to the top. The Zaner-Bloser Company recently announced the winners of their handwriting competition…

Commuters invited to learn about construction plans on US 20 in Rexburg

March 26, 2024 12:53 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department will hold an open house to discuss construction plans and closures for two interchanges on US-20 in Rexburg.…

Chad Daybell arrives in Boise ahead of murder trial

March 21, 2024 5:19 PM News Team

Chad Daybell is now in the Ada County Jail in preparation of his upcoming murder trial.…

Rexburg dog park needs a cleanup

March 21, 2024 4:45 PM Emma Valentine

Rexburg dog owners say the local dog park needs a…

Evacuation lifted after propane truck catches fire in Madison County

March 20, 2024 2:10 PM News Team

People were evacuated from a propane tank truck fire on 6000 West in Madison County.…

Mental Health Monday: Local salon promotes beauty on the outside and inside

March 18, 2024 10:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

True beauty starts on the inside; Something one local salon stands…

Mental Health Monday: New program helping people handle emotions

March 11, 2024 4:15 AM Kailey Galaviz

Emotions are a large contributor to overall mental health. But dealing with them can be tricky. That’s where a new local program called InUPowers can…

Rexburg man arrested on 6 sexual exploitation of a child charges

March 8, 2024 4:01 PM News Team

A Rexburg man was arraigned Friday on six counts of sexual exploitation of a…

Early construction activities rescheduled for US 20 interchanges in Rexburg

March 4, 2024 12:35 PM News Team

Due to weather, the start date for this project has been shifted to later this month.…

7 vehicle pileup shuts down SH-33 for 3 hours

February 27, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

A Rigby man was hospitalized after a seven vehicle pileup on SH-33 Monday…

Local elementary school finds ways to encourage students to read more

February 26, 2024 11:03 AM Braydon Wilson

South Fork Elementary School in Rexburg is having some unique ways to encourage their students to…

Teton River Temple groundbreaking set for June 1

February 20, 2024 4:01 PM News Team

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has released the date of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Teton River…

Teton Lake Winter Park closed for the season

February 13, 2024 1:08 PM News Team

The City of Rexburg has announced the Teton Lakes Winter Park is now closed for the rest of the…

BYU-Idaho student enrollment down

February 9, 2024 5:39 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho is seeing a small decrease in the number of students attending the winter semester this…

Work set to begin on Rexburg interchanges in March

February 7, 2024 12:31 PM Braydon Wilson

Changes will soon be coming to two overpasses on US20 in Rexburg. Idaho Transportation Department is planning to make the bridges as diverging…

Rexburg detectives reflect on their decades of service

February 6, 2024 4:50 PM Seth Ratliff

A pair of Rexburg police officers retired Tuesday after a combined total of nearly 59 years of…

Soda Vine switches ownership, changes to Fixxology

February 2, 2024 11:54 AM Ashley Chilcutt

SodaVine, the retro-style soda and sweets shop, is officially closed after owner Robyn Eastin decided to…

Bridal Expo coming to Rexburg

February 2, 2024 9:14 AM Kailey Galaviz

A Bridal Expo is coming to Rexburg helping 2024 and future brides get a good look at vendors and resources in the area to plan a successful wedding…

Pierre Lake sentenced for murder, attempted murder

January 29, 2024 10:53 AM Braydon Wilson

19-year-old Pierre Lake was sentenced Monday for the murder of Ralph Brian and attempted murder of Karen…

Madison County Search and Rescue shares the importance of avalanche beacons

January 23, 2024 11:47 AM Braydon Wilson

Next time you head out into the backcountry of Madison County you may see a new tool that Search and Rescue has put in place to protect…

Rexburg to receive $25K plowing grant from Domino’s

January 23, 2024 2:53 PM News Team

The City of Rexburg will get a little extra money to help plow its…

Madison County officials share progress and goals

January 23, 2024 11:55 AM Noah Farley

He says Rexburg is America’s family community because of its people and their sense of…

Winter has finally arrived, how does Rexburg answer the call of snow?

January 10, 2024 11:38 AM Braydon Wilson

The City of Rexburg, much like the city of Idaho Falls, answers the call for plowing roads when two inches of snow accumulates on the ground.…

“No kid sleeps on the floor in our town” – Sleep in Heavenly Peace provides gifts that keep on giving

December 26, 2023 11:27 AM Kailey Galaviz

A bed is a gift that keeps on giving, especially for children who don’t have one to call their own. Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a non-profit…

Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves

December 20, 2023 5:09 PM Braydon Wilson

The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…

Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need

December 20, 2023 5:05 PM Braydon Wilson

The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…

Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday

December 18, 2023 12:38 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…

Rexburg forum discusses Open Primary Initiative, allows people to hear both sides of the arguments

December 13, 2023 6:01 PM Braydon Wilson

The Rexburg area chamber of commerce hosted an open forum on the continuing debate on the Open Primary Initiative and Ranked Choice voting. The forum…

Rexburg winter parking restriction begin Thursday

December 13, 2023 3:07 PM News Team

Rexburg is reminding people there is no overnight parking on city streets or alleys staring Thursday…

Federal jury convicts Rexburg man of fraud, aggravated identity theft for stealing from construction partnership

November 30, 2023 6:01 PM News Team

A federal jury found a 52-year-old Rexburg man guilty of four counts of wire fraud and four counts of aggravated identity theft after a six-day…

BYU-Idaho’s campus Christmas tree lighting

November 16, 2023 11:50 AM Ashley Chilcutt

The holiday season is opening with tree lighting ceremonies across eastern Idaho and students at a local university are planning one Thursday…

Rexburg Mayor Merrill gets re-elected

November 7, 2023 5:17 PM Braydon Wilson

Incumbent Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill was re-elected Tuesday.…

Christmas at Hemming Village: A Joyous Celebration of the Season

October 28, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Christmas at Hemming Village” is designed to offer something for everyone in the community.…

Live burn training exercises in Rexburg

October 26, 2023 9:40 AM News Team

At this time, no road closures are planned on Oct.…

Mayors walking to improve their cities

October 25, 2023 6:14 PM Braydon Wilson

Mayors across the Gem State are walking daily all trying to improve their city. The goal is to walk 10,000+ steps a day for the entirety of the month…

Rexburg police warn about scam

October 23, 2023 11:59 AM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department has received reports of an individual representing himself as an officer from the department by calling or texting…

Getting to know Brigham Young University Idaho’s new president

October 20, 2023 3:53 PM Todd Kunz

Three weeks is a “long time to wait for a meeting with the First…

Rexburg resident arrested for sexual exploitation of child

October 19, 2023 4:30 PM News Team

A 22-year-old Rexburg resident has been arrested for sexual exploitation of a…

Main Street in Rexburg is getting a face lift

October 17, 2023 12:15 PM News Team

Main street in Rexburg is getting a face…

Police locate missing juvenile

October 17, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

UPDATE: The Madison County Sheriff’s Office reports Seth has been located…

Search for new sheriff in Madison County

October 13, 2023 3:34 PM News Team

The search is on for a new sheriff in Madison…

Controversy continues about Yellowstone Safari Park in Madison County

October 4, 2023 11:33 AM Braydon Wilson

It’s been two years in the making, but Yellowstone Safari Park the controversial game ranch in Madison County has opened their doors to the public.…

New BYU–Idaho president inaugurated Tuesday

October 9, 2023 3:13 PM Kailey Galaviz

Even though he has been serving as the new president at Brigham Young University – Idaho for the past couple of months, Alvin F. Meredith III will…

Lori Vallow-Daybell files amended appeal of murder convictions

October 5, 2023 10:56 AM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney filed an amended appeal Wednesday regarding her murder…

Cold and flu season is here, how can you stay healthy?

October 2, 2023 10:30 AM Braydon Wilson

Fall has arrived, and as people bring out their sweaters, pumpkin spice, and scarves medical experts in the area remind us to be prepared for Cold…

Local foundation helps build schools in Sierra Leone

September 26, 2023 2:06 PM Braydon Wilson

A foundation based in Rexburg is doing its best to help people in Sierra Leone. The foundation is called the Ray Foundation. It was started by a man…

Rexburg Straw Maze building community & economy

September 19, 2023 7:36 AM Conner Nuckols

Since 2007 the Rexburg Straw Maze has been entertaining and scaring people in Madison County. Fast forward to 2023, the Straw Maze has expanded in…

East Parkway Corridor project tabled after recent city council meeting

September 13, 2023 5:24 PM Braydon Wilson

At the city council meeting on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, concerned citizens voiced their concerns over the East Parkway Corridor. After listening…

Enrollment up at BYU-Idaho

September 12, 2023 12:59 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho students began their first day of the fall semester…

Madison County Remembers 9-11

September 11, 2023 11:55 AM Braydon Wilson

The Madison County Fire District is leading the way for all-day remembrances of Sept. 11.…

New Goodwill opens in Rexburg

September 7, 2023 6:08 PM News Team

A new goodwill in Rexburg held its grand opening…

Madison County seeks additional disaster preparedness CERT volunteers

September 9, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The training is open to all residents, and there is no charge for this…

BYU-Idaho updates dress code

August 24, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

Brigham Young University- Idaho in Rexburg announced changes to its university dress code in a formal statement…

Students in Madison School District #321 return to school

August 22, 2023 11:03 AM Braydon Wilson

The first bell of the 2023-2024 school year has rung for students in Madison School District #321. As students return to school, nerves, and…

Madison School District prepares for new school year

August 21, 2023 11:27 AM Braydon Wilson

For students in Rexburg, the final minutes of summer break are ticking away.…

Raise the banner! Righteous Slice brings home 2 victories from their competition tour

August 14, 2023 10:05 AM Braydon Wilson

Fans of Pizza in Rexburg can now say they have champion pizza makers in their…

Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead

August 3, 2023 3:51 PM News Team

A Rexburg police officer drowned in Lake Mead…

Madison County Transfer Station opening delayed

August 1, 2023 5:55 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Madison County Transfer Station has delayed its reopening by another two weeks.…

Repairs begin on South Fork Teton River Bridge in Rexburg

July 31, 2023 11:51 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department will begin resurfacing the South Fork Teton River Bridge on State Highway 33 Monday, with repairs expected to…

Police locate parents of missing child

July 27, 2023 3:45 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department is looking for the parents or guardians of a missing…

Crash near Rexburg injures 2

July 26, 2023 5:10 PM News Team

Two people are in the hospital after a vehicle collision…

Local families are beating the heat

July 24, 2023 3:13 PM Braydon Wilson

Many local families are trying to find ways to beat the heat in our regions most recent heat wave. In Rexburg Monday morning many of those families…

1 hospitalized after officer-involved shooting

July 13, 2023 10:20 AM News Team

A 37-year-old Rexburg man is in the hospital following an officer-involved shooting early Thursday…

Officials investigate suspicious structure fire

July 11, 2023 6:14 PM News Team

This case is currently still under…

Local 10-year-old goes back to back winning his second world championship in elk calling

July 5, 2023 11:17 AM Braydon Wilson

A local 11-year-old may make it challenging for you the next time you’re in the woods.…

2023 Independence Day celebration events

June 28, 2023 11:46 AM News Team

Below are the 2023 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

Dino-sized attraction at Yellowstone Bear World

June 30, 2023 6:05 PM Stephanie Lucas

ellowstone Bear World is well know for its main attraction, but now there’s a pre-historic…

2 people unhurt after plane crashes into field

June 27, 2023 10:19 AM News Team

Two people are okay after a plane crashed into a…

Whoopee Days Rodeo sells out once again

June 25, 2023 1:22 PM Braydon Wilson

The weekend before independence day weekend in Rexburg is a celebration of the wild west and a watch to see just who can last on the 8-second ride.…

Family Crisis Center receives massive donation

June 22, 2023 2:40 PM Evan Thomason

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints provided around 1,500 cases of donations to the Family Crisis Center on…

Pancakes and Old Warbirds Fly for Father’s Day

June 18, 2023 2:06 PM Braydon Wilson

Nearly a couple thousand people gathered at the Legacy Flight Museum for a celebration of Father’s Day. The Celebration included a free pancake…

Fiber Optic internet is coming to Rexburg

June 16, 2023 10:43 AM Evan Thomason

Lightbridge Community Broadband Network is launching into service for all Rexburg residents…

Idaho Supreme Court Justices visit BYU-Idaho campus

June 14, 2023 11:04 AM Braydon Wilson

The Idaho Supreme Court each year travels to communities across the state to hold hearings. The justices last visited Rexburg in May…

Rexburg Pride brings protests, supporters

June 12, 2023 11:49 AM Stephanie Lucas

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rexburg Pride event at Porter Park took place amidst controversy and protests. Drag queen performances in the park, with…

Judge rules on who may make victim impact statements at Lori Vallow’s sentencing

June 9, 2023 4:57 PM News Team

Three relatives will be allowed to make victim impact statements at Lori Vallow-Daybell’s sentencing.…

Rexburg residents ask for city ordinance to ban drag shows

June 9, 2023 11:38 AM Stephanie Lucas

The Rexburg City Council heard a presentation about a proposed ordinance that would ban drag shows in the…

Madison County Transfer Station to close for 3 weeks

June 8, 2023 9:20 AM News Team

The Madison County Transfer Station will be closed for three weeks starting June…

Construction comes back to popular Rexburg intersection

June 7, 2023 11:56 AM Braydon Wilson

Construction has once again come to a popular Rexburg intersection.…

Carousel horse grazing in Rexburg museum now has a name

June 4, 2023 1:31 PM Braydon Wilson

During the events of the devastating Teton Dam Flood in 1976 the Centennial carousel that has called Rexburg’s Porter Park home for over 100 years, a…