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BYU-Idaho unveils new campus monument

December 10, 2024 4:08 PM Curtis Jackson

Hundreds of students and faculty gathered outside the BYU-Idaho Center to reveal a new monument on campus. The monument is the letters…

Police: Missing Rexburg man found dead

December 6, 2024 4:37 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Rexburg Police are looking for 70-year-old Herlindo Aguilar-Salgodo. According to Madison County officials, Herlindo was last seen in Rexburg on Nov.…

Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility

December 9, 2024 4:54 PM Seth Ratliff

In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…

Neighbors quickly put out fire in Rexburg apartment

December 9, 2024 12:56 PM Seth Ratliff

A group of neighbors in Rexburg put out a possible heater fire that threatened a woman’s…

Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help

December 9, 2024 10:31 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…

Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody

December 6, 2024 2:08 PM Curtis Jackson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…

School bus, car crash in Madison County

December 6, 2024 9:05 AM Curtis Jackson

A school bus loaded with special needs students was hit by a car on Friday morning in Madison…

Lori Vallow-Daybell allowed to represent herself in Arizona trials

December 6, 2024 11:44 AM Curtis Jackson

An Arizona Judge says Lori Vallow-Daybell can represent herself during her upcoming trials.…

Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona

December 5, 2024 1:44 PM Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…

BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate

December 2, 2024 9:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…

Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away

December 2, 2024 5:13 PM Curtis Jackson

The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…

Rexburg holds “Christmas Vendor Village” and tree lighting

November 30, 2024 4:22 PM Noah Farley

Rexburg’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting its “Christmas Vendor Village” Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Several vendors,…

Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot

November 28, 2024 5:20 PM Ariel Jensen

Dozens of locals worked off their turkey dinner before eating it. Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen finds out why so many people woke up early…

Local youth group collects stocking stuffers for foster care teens

November 28, 2024 4:59 PM Ashley Chilcutt

A local youth group is seeking donations for foster care…

3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft

November 14, 2024 10:31 AM News Team

Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…

Indoor golf simulators open in Rexburg and Pocatello

November 8, 2024 5:12 PM Noah Farley

The company offers golf simulators so new players can learn how to golf and the serious players can avoid getting rusty when there is snow on the…

Fall Bridal Expo in Rexburg

November 8, 2024 10:57 AM Kailey Galaviz

A “one stop shop for all things…

Idaho Supreme Court holds oral arguments at BYU-I

November 7, 2024 5:21 PM Ariel Jensen

Brigham Young University Idaho students had the opportunity to meet members of the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday…

Rexburg man charged with distributing child porn

November 7, 2024 4:38 PM Curtis Jackson

Madison County Sheriff’s office said Ryan L. Barnes was arrested on November 6 after they executed a search warrant on his home.…

Need a coat? Take a coat – Wall of Warmth returns

November 4, 2024 11:51 AM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Wall of Warmth is back for 2024, and this year’s project is kicking off one week earlier to make sure no one is left…

The Homestead Assisted Living opened it’s doors to trick-or-treaters

October 30, 2024 5:31 PM Ariel Jensen

Hundreds of trick-or-treaters packed the halls at homestead assisted living in…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to identify these individuals

October 29, 2024 4:33 PM Ariel Jensen

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is turning to the community to help them in a vandalism…

FFA chapter gets agriculture experience hosting pumpkin patch fundraiser

October 28, 2024 7:09 PM Noah Farley

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) — Future Farmers of America at Sugar-Salem High School are hosting a pumpkin patch. It is a fundraiser to cover expenses…

Exit 333 in Rexburg closes again Wednesday

October 22, 2024 5:57 PM Rose Jones

Exit 333 on U.S. Highway 20 will close fully one final time on Wednesday for construction to finish final paving operations and…

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s trial on hold for mental evaluation

October 22, 2024 4:43 PM Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX, Arizona (KIFI) – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder is on hold after a judge granted a request for a mental competency evaluation. Justin…

Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

October 21, 2024 5:04 PM Noah Farley

Each drop off location will accept prescription drugs people have not used, do not want, or have…

Juvenile caught in Cassia County after escaping from St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center

October 15, 2024 5:32 PM Curtis Jackson

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – The juvenile who escaped from the St. Anthony Juvenile Correction Center was located by Cassia County Sheriff deputies.…

“The President’s Own” Marine Band to perform two concerts in eastern Idaho

October 9, 2024 10:57 AM Curtis Jackson

The “President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform two free concerts in eastern Idaho, as part of its Coast-to-Coast…

Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools

October 8, 2024 5:08 PM Stephanie Lucas

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…

Rexburg’s Exit 332 is back open for traffic

October 4, 2024 1:34 PM Ariel Jensen

Rexburg’s Exit 332 on US 20 is back open and cone-free. Something many Rexburg drivers have been looking forward…

15-year-old killed in crash, 2 others injured

October 3, 2024 12:58 PM Curtis Jackson

A 15-year-old boy was killed and three others injured in an accident Wednesday evening. Three others were…

Woman charged with delivering illegal drugs to a teen

October 1, 2024 3:15 PM Curtis Jackson

A woman is being charged for delivering drugs to a juvenile in Madison County.…

Chipotle opens to long lines in Rexburg

September 30, 2024 9:27 PM Noah Farley

Dozens of people line-up for the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill.…

University Boulevard exit will close as Chipotle opens

September 29, 2024 3:34 PM Ariel Jensen

Highway exit 332 will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 30,…

School marching bands from Southeast Idaho compete in Rexburg

September 28, 2024 2:32 PM Ariel Jensen

Hundreds of high school students from Southeast Idaho and as far as Wyoming, gathered at the Madison High School football field in Rexburg, to…

U-Parking permits going quickly around BYU-Idaho campus

September 26, 2024 11:05 AM Noah Farley

The price for parking around the BYU-Idaho campus increased to $80 per semester. …

Rexburg’s mayor addresses concerns about city parks

September 25, 2024 4:28 PM Ariel Jensen

The mayor of Rexburg is responding to those who are worried about maintenance at the city parks.…

Rexburg police investigate possible explosive devices at 2nd West and Main Street

September 23, 2024 5:43 PM News Team

Rexburg Police discovered what they described as potential “explosive devices” inside a truck during a routine traffic stop. Based on the latest…

Rexburg exits to reclose

September 22, 2024 6:32 PM Ariel Jensen

The University Boulevard exit 332 will fully close again during the week of September 30th through October 4th to allow crews to add a final layer of…

Thousands of students move-in to Rexburg this weekend

September 13, 2024 4:49 PM Ariel Jensen

“It was kind of crazy. I thought we were going to, you know, beat the morning rush, but we definitely were just right in it,” one BYU-Idaho student…

2-car crash diverted traffic on US 20 near Rexburg

September 13, 2024 10:28 AM Curtis Jackson

A two-car accident backed up traffic on US Highway 20 near Rexburg Friday morning.…

US-20 Exit 333 for Rexburg now open

August 28, 2024 3:55 PM Tucker Robertson

Multiple unanticipated delays have forced contractors and crews to keep Exit 333 for Rexburg closed through Labor…

Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree

September 3, 2024 1:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…

Highway 33 from Newdale to Tetonia is reopened

August 24, 2024 5:27 PM News Team

SH-33 from Newdale to Tetonia is now open along with power being…

Rexburg sewer line repaired; water restrictions lifted

August 23, 2024 4:36 PM Noah Farley

The City of Rexburg was able to fix the sewage line much faster thanks to the public limiting their water…

Madison County issues burn ban

August 21, 2024 3:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Madison County. officials have issued a burn ban due to low fuel relative humidity. The ban will be in effect through October 15, 2024.…

Construction crews concerned about tool thefts

August 20, 2024 1:53 PM Noah Farley

Grant Belnap from H. C. Construction came to work at a construction site Monday morning to find an unwanted…

101-year-old woman graduates from BYU-Idaho

August 13, 2024 12:43 PM Noah Farley

She got a standing ovation when she stood up from her wheelchair and walked to receive her…

Non-profit group Crossroad Park buys Chad Daybell property

August 9, 2024 11:05 PM News Team

An anonymous donor has purchased the Chad Daybell house north of Rexburg. They plan to give it to a new non-profit group called Crossroad Park which…

Evacuation order lifted after grass fire threatens Madison County homes

August 6, 2024 3:43 PM Seth Ratliff

Madison County Sheriff’s Office said a wildfire is burning west of Rexburg north of Idaho Highway 33. The sheriff’s office is asking residents…

Firefighters burn down donated home for training

August 2, 2024 11:28 AM News Team

Firefighter with the Madison Fire Department have been doing training exercises at a home in…

Job fair set for Rexburg on Tuesday, August 5

July 31, 2024 7:48 PM News Team

Several companies will be at a job fair at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Rexburg at 480 West 2nd…

Police look at credible suspect in shipping container thefts

July 29, 2024 6:24 PM Sam Ross

Local News 8 was given an update on a rash of thefts that occurred earlier this…

How did this happen? Truck wheel kills innocent bystander

July 26, 2024 4:58 PM Noah Farley

Local News 8 spoke with a truck driver to learn what may have caused the semi-trailer wheel to come…

Investigation indicates woman killed by flying semi-tire

July 25, 2024 1:03 PM News Team

Madison County Sheriff gives an update on what may have happened to a woman found dead Monday along Highway 33.…

Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area

July 16, 2024 11:56 AM Curtis Jackson

An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…

Police looking for woman who left hospital

July 12, 2024 11:42 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi…

Drone captures moment when fireworks explode

July 9, 2024 11:30 AM News Team

A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day…

2024 Independence Day Events

July 1, 2024 2:38 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

Man killed when car crashes into overpass

June 26, 2024 4:50 PM Curtis Jackson

A man was killed when his car crashed into an overpass on US 20 and burst into flames. …

Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty

June 26, 2024 12:06 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…

Local boy wins third World Elk Calling Championships award

June 21, 2024 5:35 PM Noah Farley

Sam Wolcott entered the Voice Division, where contestants only use their voices to mimic elk…

IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment

June 19, 2024 4:19 PM News Team

Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…

Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement

June 20, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…

Rexburg Pride ups security after protests last year

June 13, 2024 4:49 PM Seth Ratliff

The Rexburg LGBTQ+ community is preparing for its annual pride celebration this Saturday. Local News 8 has learned at least one group of protesters…

Couple remembers how the Teton Dam disaster affected their wedding 48 years later

June 5, 2024 6:32 PM Ashley Chilcutt

David Taylor and his high school sweetheart Suzie planned to be married June 6 on his grandparent’s wedding anniversary. However, when the dam broke,…

Little Women: The Broadway Musical at BYU-Idaho

June 4, 2024 12:49 PM Curtis Jackson

The Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Theater and Dance is pleased to present its production of Little Women: The Broadway Musical in the…

Family and law enforcement plan to move forward after Chad Daybell’s trial

June 3, 2024 4:36 PM Seth Ratliff

Thursday’s guilty verdict was the first step toward closure and healing for many of the people…

People remember the Teton Dam Flood

June 3, 2024 12:10 PM Braydon Wilson

The first Saturday every June is a day of remembrance in Rexburg for the Teton Dam Flood which rocked the entire valley and killed 11 people on June…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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.…

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…

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.…

Data expert: No device data links Chad Daybell to Tylee’s burial site

May 22, 2024 8:15 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

A tale of 2 counties this primary election day

May 21, 2024 7:53 PM Braydon Wilson

It’s a tale of two counties this primary election day; one with brisk voter turnout, and one with a slower voter pace.…

Chad Daybell trial day 26: 2 of Chad’s children take the stand

May 20, 2024 8:20 AM Linda Larsen

The defense will begin its case in the murder trial of Chad Daybell.…

Primary elections are Tuesday, elections officials are encouraging voters to cast their vote

May 20, 2024 5:46 PM Braydon Wilson

Preparations for Tuesday’s elections started early.…

Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case

May 19, 2024 8:00 AM Emma Valentine

Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on…

BYU-Idaho Radio celebrates its 40-year anniversary

May 17, 2024 11:49 AM Noah Farley

“We’re excited to remember the origins of BYU-Idaho Radio and the legacy built over the…

Family friends react to Daybell trial scare

May 16, 2024 10:51 PM Sam Gelfand

The State of Idaho held its collective breath Thursday as a clerical error threatened to derail the Chad Daybell murder…

Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child’s death, judge says

May 16, 2024 8:26 AM Linda Larsen

It’s day 25 of testimony in the Chad Daybell trial.…

Chad Daybell day 24: Testimonies focus on cell phone data, calls

May 15, 2024 8:30 AM Linda Larsen

It’s day 24 in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 22

May 13, 2024 8:28 AM Linda Larsen

It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 21

May 10, 2024 8:22 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Day 20 testimony centered around DNA evidence found on Chad Daybell’s property

May 9, 2024 8:20 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues on day 20 of the Chad Daybell Trial at the Ada County Courthouse.…

Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies

May 8, 2024 8:24 AM Linda Larsen

Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder…

Motel 6 offers Garfield-themed rooms

May 8, 2024 11:27 AM Noah Farley

Looks like the cat’s out of the bag.…

Detection dogs get time to shine during Idaho K9 training conference

May 7, 2024 6:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Handlers and their partners who specialize in drug detection had their time to shine in Rexburg on day two of the Idaho K9 training conference.…

Chad Daybell trial day 18: Alex Cox’s widow testifies about religious beliefs

May 7, 2024 8:25 AM Linda Larsen

Day 18 of testimony the Chad Daybell continues at the Ada County Courthouse.…

Chad Daybell trial continues with graphic testimony when detectives found JJ’s body

May 6, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

A special agent for the FBI was back on the stand Monday morning in the murder trial for Chad…

Daybell day 16: The jury hears from investigators who helped uncover J.J. and Tylee’s remains

May 3, 2024 8:31 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Chad Daybell murder trial continues Friday at the Ada County…

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…