Rexburg Archives

Rexburg City officials gauging public interest in a future recreation center

March 2, 2022 11:52 AM Braydon Wilson

The City of Rexburg is conducting a virtual meeting for a Recreation Center Feasibility Study to determine the possibility of a Community Recreation…

After more than 30 years, Lieutenant Colin Erickson is hanging up his badge

February 28, 2022 4:54 PM Braydon Wilson

It’s been a long road to this point but now former Rexburg Police Lieutenant Colin Erickson is hanging up his badge and retiring. Monday afternoon…

New construction projects on the way in Rexburg

February 23, 2022 1:08 PM Braydon Wilson

Summer of 2022 will see some new road construction coming into the Rexburg area. The city of Rexburg Public Works director Keith Davidson says the…

Smoke in Madison Memorial NICU

February 17, 2022 12:58 PM News Team

The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit unit at Madison Memorial Hospital is back…

Rexburg business going national

February 11, 2022 4:17 PM Rachel Fabbi

Crispy Cones started out as a tent on the side of the road in Rexburg in 2018, says founder Jeremy…

Fastest growing cities in Idaho

February 6, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the fastest growing cities in Idaho according to the U.S. Census…

BYU-Idaho Winter 2022 enrollment figures released

February 2, 2022 4:20 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho has released its official Winter 2022 enrollment numbers for both campus and…

Madison Junior High wins NASA competition, prepars experiment to go on next launch

February 2, 2022 11:28 AM Braydon Wilson

Science students at Madison Junior High are going above and beyond. A recent academic competion, provided by NASA, titled the TechRise challenge…

Local business offers fun, messy art experience

February 1, 2022 9:56 AM Emma Benson

Are you looking for a fun, messy activity to beat those wintertime blues?…

2021 Madison County Deputy of the Year: Maki Fujimoto

January 27, 2022 5:14 PM Evan Thomason

The winner of 2021’s Madison County Deputy of the Year is Maki Fujimoto.…

Risch announces Spring 2022 interns for Washington, D.C. office

January 26, 2022 11:31 AM News Team

The aptitude of a couple local students has caught the attention of a U.S.…

Rexburg hoping to foster a new era in, raising home grown businesses

January 26, 2022 12:54 PM Braydon Wilson

Rexburg is working hard to support the needs of its community’s budding entrepreneurs and small businesses.…

Police seek help locating theft suspect

January 25, 2022 2:51 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a…

Growth on the menu at Madison County and Cities breakfast

January 25, 2022 12:23 PM Braydon Wilson

Tuesday morning was welcomed in by the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, Madison County officials and the Mayor’s of Rexburg and Sugar City.…

Police release more details after man shoots up motel over smoking-fee charge

January 21, 2022 11:21 AM News Team

The suspect was ultimately identified as 35-year-old Johnnie Kendrall Adams from Mississippi.…

Higher demand in testing has led to delays in COVID-19 testing at Madison Memorial Hospital

January 19, 2022 2:07 PM Braydon Wilson

The omicron variant has led to more people beginning to wonder if they have COVID-19.…

Rexburg Police Department awards Officer of the Year and Civilian of the Year

January 18, 2022 12:45 PM Braydon Wilson

On Tuesday morning, the Rexburg Police Department gave out two awards to the officer and a civilian helper in the department.…

Ice rinks in Rexburg bringing the community together

January 16, 2022 12:17 PM Braydon Wilson

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- Two new ice rinks have opened in the Rexburg area. One, put together by the city at their winter park at the Teton Lakes Golf…

Madison School District #321 closes school Friday

January 13, 2022 3:42 PM News Team

Madison School District #321 reports all Madison schools will be closed Friday, January 14 due to staff shortages.…

BYU-Idaho President welcomes back students in a devotional address

January 11, 2022 6:30 PM Braydon Wilson

Students at BYU-Idaho have been back on campus for almost a week. Tuesday marked an official welcome from the University President Henry J. Eyring.…

Sen. Doug Ricks visits studio to talk upcoming legislative session

January 6, 2022 11:56 AM Dylan Carder

The Idaho Legislature will be starting the 2022 session in Boise on Monday.…

BYU-Idaho starts the new year by welcoming students back to campus

January 3, 2022 1:05 PM Braydon Wilson

Monday begins move in week for thousands of new BYU-Idaho students. Both those starting their university studies and those returning to campus after…

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney removed from her case

December 29, 2021 9:28 AM News Team

Attorneys in the Lori Vallow-Daybell case are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning to discuss a motion to squash a Subpoena requesting…

BYU-Idaho making an update to their mask policy

December 26, 2021 4:21 PM Braydon Wilson

As BYU-Idaho prepares for their, semester starting in a couple weeks, they are updating and revising their mask policy for students. Previously…

JB’s Restaurant a staple in the community spreading Christmas cheer

December 25, 2021 3:20 PM Braydon Wilson

Not everybody was able to spend the Christmas holiday this year. JB’s restaurant was open Saturday to give warm fresh meals to the few customers who…

Rare triplets born at Mountain View Hospital

December 23, 2021 5:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

A Rexburg couple had Christmas come early this year, in the form of identical triplet…

Two boys killed in avalanche

December 17, 2021 10:25 PM News Team

The bodies of two juvenile males were recovered from an avalanche in Teton County, Idaho Friday.…

Rexburg overnight parking ban is in effect

December 16, 2021 5:33 PM News Team

Rexburg is reminding those who live in the city, especially BYU-Idaho students, the winter overnight parking ban is in effect from now until March…

BYU-Idaho to air “Let the Light In” collection on Idaho Public Television

December 10, 2021 10:25 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho presents “Let the Light In,” a collection of some of the best performances from the university’s…

Former BYU-Idaho student says school needs to do more for survivors of sexual assault

December 9, 2021 5:18 PM Rachel Fabbi

A former Brigham Young University Idaho student is going viral for a video addressed to the…

DEQ seeks comment on draft wastewater reuse permit for Bench Mark Potato Company

December 9, 2021 12:53 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking comment on a draft wastewater reuse permit for Bench Mark Potato Company,…

BYU-Idaho student dies after being hit by vehicle

December 3, 2021 2:37 PM News Team

A Brigham Young University-Idaho student who was hit by a vehicle inside a crosswalk Monday in Rexburg has…

BYU-Idaho fall commencement to be held in person

December 2, 2021 10:46 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2021 Fall Semester Commencement will be the first in-person commencement held on campus since December…

Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday

November 26, 2021 12:43 PM Cole Sams

“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…

Rexburg Thanksgiving program returns after 2020 hiatus

November 25, 2021 12:35 PM Rachel Fabbi

The annual Rexburg Thanksgiving program at the Rexburg Tabernacle returned Thursday, for their 40th annual…

Tree lightings and celebrations Friday

November 25, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

The event begins at 5:30 pm at Civitan’s Plaza (Corner of Park Ave & B Street) on Friday, November 26th. Beginning at…

Madison Fire to conduct live burn Saturday

November 19, 2021 8:00 PM News Team

On Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Madison Fire Department will be doing a live training burn at 2nd East and Moody Road/2000 North.…

BYU-Idaho shows steady enrollment

November 19, 2021 1:00 PM News Team

Official Fall 2021 Semester enrollment totals at Brigham Young University-Idaho show steady enrollment among both campus and online students who are…

Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand return to Rexburg

November 17, 2021 9:47 AM News Team

Nearly two years after COVID-19 shut down performing arts around the world, Ryan Shupe & The RubberBand will return to Rexburg to kick-off its…

Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce announces new CEO/President

November 9, 2021 12:34 PM News Team

The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce announced Janalyn Holt as their new President/CEO beginning January 1,…

Report: Rexburg is 4th safest college town in America

November 5, 2021 5:59 PM News Team

An internet website called “SafeWise” reports two Idaho towns are among the safest college towns in America this…

LDS Temple cafeterias will permanently close in early 2022

November 5, 2021 5:23 PM News Team

After careful consideration, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will permanently close the cafeterias inside its temples in early 2022.…

Pilot fine after making an emergency landing in Rexburg

October 31, 2021 1:59 PM Rachel Fabbi

The plane landed at the intersection of Pioneer Road and Lodgepole Street, less than a mile from the airport.…

BYU-Idaho is getting more improvements

October 28, 2021 1:20 PM Braydon Wilson

Brigham Young University-Idaho is getting more…

Plane crashes near Rexburg

October 28, 2021 11:58 AM News Team

Two passengers on a crashed plane in Rexburg walked away with minor injuries Wednesday around 8…

Structure fire damage estimated at $35,000

October 26, 2021 6:22 PM News Team

The Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire of a mobile home, located at 247 N. 2nd W. in Rexburg around 3:47 p.m.…

Beehive Federal Credit Union CEO announces retirement, successor

October 13, 2021 4:21 PM News Team

Beehive Federal Credit Union announced Craig Gummow has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the new President and Chief Executive…

Inmate identified as suspect in inmate’s death, officials say

October 12, 2021 11:22 AM News Team

On Friday at approximately 4 p.m., there was an incident in the Madison County Jail.…

Man dies after injuries sustained in Rexburg shooting and stabbing incident

October 11, 2021 9:50 AM News Team

A Rexburg man shot in a home invasion on Sept. 20 has…

Rexburg getting second LDS temple

October 3, 2021 4:03 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Rexburg North Idaho Temple will be the eighth temple in…

Suspect taken into custody in Rexburg shooting and stabbing incident

September 21, 2021 6:37 PM Joel Killam

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has taken a man into custody after a shooting and stabbing incident on Monday in…

1 arrested after 2 injured in shooting and stabbing incident

September 20, 2021 5:42 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office, in connection with the shooting and stabbing incident which took place at the Boathouse Trailer Court on…

Roadway repairs begin Monday on ID-33 in Madison County

September 18, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

On Monday, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin repairs on Idaho Highway 33 in Madison County.…

Madison Memorial Hospital opens up new mental health facility

September 17, 2021 6:05 PM Evan Thomason

Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg opened up it’s brand new behavioral mental health center with a ribbon cutting ceremony…

Madison County burn ban to end Thursday

September 16, 2021 11:36 AM News Team

Due to an increase in fuel moistures, relative humidity and a positive weather outlook, the burn ban currently in place will end on…

BYU-Idaho students are back for move-in day

September 10, 2021 6:17 PM Evan Thomason

Today was move-in day for the students at BYU-Idaho. Students moved in today with into their new apartments for the next year. …

UTV crash leaves man dead in Kilgore

September 5, 2021 11:03 AM Rachel Fabbi

The roadway was not paved and visibility was reduced due to blowing dust. Hansen’s RZR crossed the center of the road and collided head-on with the…

Chad Daybell’s children say he was framed

August 30, 2021 3:29 PM News Team

Chad Daybell’s children are speaking about their father for the first time since the disappearance of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan.…

Game calling and hunting workshop Saturday

August 26, 2021 2:42 PM News Team

f you are looking to improve your animal calling skills and maybe snag a nice prize, John Adams GMC in Rexburg is hosting a game calling and hunting…

Capital for a Day in Rexburg

August 19, 2021 2:21 PM Evan Thomason

Capital for a Day was hosted at the Romance theater in Rexburg today. Governor Little, his cabinet, and congress men and women were in attendance as…

Rexburg hosts Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event

August 10, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Rexburg on August…

1 killed in Madison County crash

August 17, 2021 9:56 AM News Team

A man is dead after a crash Monday afternoon in Madison…

Madison County saw the most growth in Idaho according to US Census data

August 13, 2021 3:49 PM Rachel Fabbi

For comparison, Ada County saw the second largest growth, seeing an increase of 26% in the same time…

BYU-Idaho fall semester COVID-19 plan

August 3, 2021 3:43 PM News Team

ns for the fall…

Rexburg Albertson’s manager calls it day after 46 years

July 14, 2021 5:36 PM Curtis Jackson

Family and many people from the community celebrated Kevin Stevens’ last day at work at…

Madison County issues burn ban

July 13, 2021 5:56 PM News Team

Due to low fuel moisture, low relative humidity and being in drought conditions, effective Tuesday, the Madison Fire Department, in conjunction with…

Steven J. Lund to speak in online commencement ceremony

July 8, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement service to recognize the Spring Semester 2021 graduates.…

Summer heat bringing crowds to pools

July 7, 2021 4:08 PM Rachel Fabbi

“Our official open date was June 7th, but because of the hot weather, we actually opened up two days earlier,” Scholes…

2021 Independence Day celebration events

June 28, 2021 4:07 PM News Team

Below are the 2021 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…

BYU-Idaho student arrested for unlawful entry

June 29, 2021 11:28 AM News Team

The man who allegedly entered several womens apartments earlier this month, is now in jail. …

2 flown to hospital following crash near Tetonia

June 29, 2021 4:21 AM Curtis Jackson

Two people were flown to the hospital following a two vehicle accident near Tetonia Monday night.…

BYU-Idaho Education Week to be held online

June 25, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho will hold its annual Education Week conference exclusively online this year.…

Residents enjoy ‘spirit lifter’ at rehab clinic

June 24, 2021 3:49 PM Rachel Fabbi

Residents at the Carriage Cove Rehabilitation Clinic in Rexburg are enjoying a new…

Chad Daybell trial set for Nov. 8

June 23, 2021 8:56 AM News Team

Chad Daybell chose not to appear Wednesday before Judge Steven Boyce for a scheduling conference where his trial was set for November…

Rexburg Legacy Flight Museum Air Show preview

June 18, 2021 6:12 PM Jeff Roper

This weekend is the Annual Rexburg Legacy Flight Museum Air…

Basic American Foods announces straight shifts

June 14, 2021 12:46 PM News Team

Basic American Foods announced starting in August 2021, team members at its Blackfoot, Shelley and Rexburg manufacturing locations will be moving to…

Power restored in Rexburg, surrounding areas

June 12, 2021 2:02 PM Rachel Fabbi

Crews are investigating to determine the cause. Power is expected to be fully restored by 6:30…

Volunteers needed for Bunks Across America build event

June 11, 2021 3:22 PM Rachel Fabbi

The annual event is a day for communities nationwide to get together to build beds for children who don’t have beds to sleep in.…

Police seek help identifying apartment intruder

June 8, 2021 5:34 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department is asking for your assistance in identifying the person in this video.…

BYU-Idaho to fully reopen for fall 2021 semester

June 5, 2021 9:48 AM News Team

Current health and safety measures, such as physical distancing, campus-wide sanitation, and mask requirements will still be in place at the…

Rexburg street to be blocked off to overnight parking starting June 2

June 1, 2021 9:32 AM News Team

Starting June 2 at 12:00 a.m., College Avenue will be blocked off to all overnight…

Crash near Sugar City kills Idaho Falls man

June 1, 2021 8:58 AM Curtis Jackson

An Idaho Falls man was killed when his pickup crashed on U.S. 20 north of Sugar City Monday afternoon.…

Rexburg Children’s Choir performs O, America!

May 31, 2021 5:54 PM News Team

We want to share with you the patriotic song O, America! as performed by the 100 member Rexburg Children’s Choir from the steps of the Rexburg…

Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade continues Memorial Day tradition

May 31, 2021 9:44 AM News Team

The Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade will be honoring those who have gone before by playing at the Madison County Cemeteries this Memorial…

Idaho Falls, Rexburg temples resume limited operations

May 18, 2021 11:22 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced temples around the world continue to adjust to local COVID-19 conditions.…

Fatality crash in Rexburg

May 17, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a five-vehicle, fatality crash, at the intersection of N 2nd Street East and Moody Road, in Rexburg Monday around…

BYU-Idaho enrollment continues steady, upward growth

May 14, 2021 5:06 PM News Team

Official Spring 2021 Semester enrollment totals at Brigham Young University-Idaho show growth among both campus and online students who are…

Wienermobile comes to eastern Idaho

May 13, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

Let’s be frank, we all need a reason to…

Vaccine hesitancy slowing down Idaho’s race against COVID-19

May 11, 2021 5:46 PM Emma Iannacone

Fewer people are lining up to get a needle in their arm as Idahoans feel uncertain about getting a new…

Madison Memorial receives 5-star rating

May 5, 2021 12:29 PM News Team

Madison Memorial Hospital was one of only three hospitals in the state of Idaho to receive a 5-star award from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid…

“A bad idea altogether:” Pocatello Mayor against bill to change city election years

April 27, 2021 3:51 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is speaking out against Senate Bill 1111, calling it “a bad idea altogether,” that would make city governments a…

Officers cleared in police involved shooting death

April 19, 2021 11:57 AM News Team

The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office has determined Rexburg Police acted appropriately in a shooting incident that resulted in the death of Troy…

Firefighters quickly extinguish sulfur fire in St. Anthony

April 19, 2021 2:44 PM Curtis Jackson

A sulfur fire was quickly doused at the Simplot facility in St. Anthony Monday morning.…

Wedding and event venues coming back to life after COVID-19 pandemic

April 16, 2021 4:59 PM Rachel Fabbi

Now as vaccines get administered and restrictions lift, business is coming…

Wendy’s north Rexburg location to close, new location to open in fall

April 14, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Wendy’s is closing its north Rexburg location this…

BYU-Idaho sets winter semester commencement

March 26, 2021 10:47 AM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho winter-semester commencement exercises will once again be held online on Thursday, April 8. …

BBB warns us of signs promising money

April 7, 2021 5:55 PM Ariel Schroeder

Signs promising money for unused diabetes test strips are showing up around Eastern…

Rexburg working to fix potholes

March 31, 2021 9:28 PM Ariel Schroeder

Potholes are springing up everywhere as the snow melts and it’s the cars paying the…

St. Anthony man wins $300,000 on lottery scratch ticket sold in Rexburg

March 31, 2021 11:22 AM News Team

The Maverik in Rexburg off Highway 20 has sold a six-figure winning Lottery ticket once…

Rexburg man wins Powerball prize

March 26, 2021 3:28 PM News Team

A Rexburg man won $150,000 after matching four of the first five numbers and the Powerball from the Saturday, March 21 drawing. …

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