Rexburg Archives

JJ Vallow’s grandparents speak out on his adopted mother

February 16, 2020 5:28 PM Matthew Rosenberg

The grandparents of JJ Vallow are telling the world what they think about his adopted…

Madison County Sheriff is running for reelection

February 13, 2020 5:35 PM Jilliana Colina

The Pocatello native has been serving the Madison County area as Sheriff since 2017.…

Grandparents of missing boy seek temporary guardianship

February 4, 2020 1:29 PM Kaitlin Miklos

The grandparents of a 7-year-old boy who has been missing for months have asked a judge to grant them temporary guardianship of the…

BYU-Idaho winter enrollment up slightly

February 12, 2020 9:33 AM News Team

Brigham Young University Idaho is reporting total winter semester campus enrollment of 19,211 students.…

Lori and Chad Daybell attend church in Hawaii

February 11, 2020 1:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Lori and Chad Daybell were seen attending church this past Sunday in Hawaii.…

Source: Cell phone of missing teen found with mother

February 10, 2020 9:43 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Sources tell CBS News police have found 17-year-old Tylee Ryan’s cell phone with Lori Vallow in Hawaii.…

Weber to seek House seat 34A

February 10, 2020 3:16 PM News Team

Madison County Commission Chairman Jon Weber has announced he will run for the Idaho House of Representatives Seat 34A in the republican…

Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning in effect until Monday night

February 2, 2020 10:16 AM Michael Coats

A winter storm arrives Sunday afternoon and continues into Monday. The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for…

Deadline passed for mom to produce missing kids in Rexburg

January 30, 2020 4:34 PM News Team, Associated Press

As authorities continue to plead with the public for any information about two kids missing for five months, experts say a potential criminal case…

Madison County discusses vision for 2020

January 29, 2020 4:48 PM Jilliana Colina

As the area continues to grow so does the number of projects around the…

Chad Daybell, Lori Vallow located in Hawaii

January 26, 2020 10:32 PM Curtis Jackson

Sources said Chad Daybell and Tammy Vallow were located in Hawaii Sunday at a resort according to media sources. …

New clinical trial aims to create national oncology database to advance cancer research and treatment

January 24, 2020 5:06 PM Jilliana Colina

“This trial can fundamentally change the way that we do research across the…

Local educator uses her recent trip to Antarctica to empower students

January 16, 2020 5:13 PM Jilliana Colina

Her journey consisted of penguins, elephant seals, whales, kayaking, interacting with educators, naturalists, and scientists and most importantly…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Reports detail man’s death months before son went missing

January 13, 2020 6:46 PM Associated Press

A man who was fatally shot when picking up his son from his estranged wife in suburban Phoenix was confronted by his baseball bat-wielding…

Timeline of events involving disappearance of Rexburg children

January 7, 2020 6:40 PM Kaitlin Miklos

New details are being revealed about the growing mystery behind the two Rexburg children who disappeared more than three months…

$20,000 reward offered for information regarding missing Rexburg children

January 7, 2020 10:52 AM News Team

Larry and Kay Woodcock, the grandparents of Joshua Vallow, are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the discovery of Joshua “JJ”…

Family could come to Idaho for answers

January 4, 2020 11:28 PM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…

Rexburg restaurant announces closure

January 2, 2020 10:31 AM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-Frontier Pies restaurant in Rexburg has announced it is permanently closing. In a Facebook posting, the restaurant…

Police urge parents of missing Rexburg children to come forward with information

December 30, 2019 5:41 PM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg police are urging the parents of two missing children to tell them where their missing children are.…

Madison prosecutor retiring Tuesday

December 30, 2019 2:15 PM News Team

After nearly three decades in the post, Madison County Prosecutor Sid Brown will retire from the post effective December…

Police seek your help locating 2 connected to disappearance of 2 kids

December 21, 2019 5:58 PM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg Police Department is asking for your help in locating Lori N. Vallow and Chad Daybell who are wanted for…

Police seek help locating 2 endangered children, disappearance may be tied to death investigation

December 20, 2019 3:30 PM News Team

Joshua Vallowand Tylee Ryan were last seen on Sept. 23, 2019 in Rexburg. Joshua may go by the nickname JJ. He may be in need of medical…

Rexburg awards officer and civilian staff member of the year

December 18, 2019 4:54 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department awarded Officer Kellen Whetten with the officer of the year honors. Civilian staff member Colette Davidson was awarded…

Rexburg parking restrictions start Sunday

December 11, 2019 8:00 AM News Team

Parking restrictions in Rexburg for winter snow removal start on Sunday, Dec.…

Police search for stolen vehicle suspect

December 9, 2019 10:53 AM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff Idaho says there is a large police presence on the 1100 block of South 2nd East because officers are recovering a stolen…

President M. Russell Ballard to speak at BYU-Idaho fall commencement

December 4, 2019 2:17 PM News Team

President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, will address…

Rexburg man found

December 1, 2019 10:28 PM News Team

Rex Price, 35, of Rexburg, was reported was last seen Saturday…

Annual Turkey Choir brings the Thanksgiving spirit to Rexburg

November 28, 2019 4:02 PM Jilliana Colina

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thanksgiving day comes with many traditions, some food-related, others sports-related, and for The City of Rexburg,…

Students respond to BYU-I health care decision

November 27, 2019 8:36 AM News Team

Two of the Brigham Young University Idaho students who spoke out about a controversial health insurance policy say they are pleased the university…

Police search for vandals

November 26, 2019 5:22 PM News Team

Police are trying to identify the vehicle and individuals that were involved in several incidents of…

Rexburg Police charge 2 with burglary

November 26, 2019 1:27 PM News Team

Rexburg Police arrested two men Monday after they admitted to a theft at the Broulim’s…

BYU-Idaho will accept Medicaid

November 25, 2019 8:10 PM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) – After 11 days of not accepting Medicaid for the upcoming semester at Brigham Young University Idaho, the school…

A.C. Moore to close its retail stores

November 25, 2019 4:12 PM News Team

Nicole Crafts, the parent company of A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts, has decided to exit its retail operations and sell its A.C. Moore stores, according…

Rexburg medical community comments on BYU-I’s recent statement regarding Medicaid

November 21, 2019 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“As far as the infrastructure here in Rexburg we feel that we have a very solid foundation as far as being able to handle the needs of our…

First roundabout in Madison County outside of the city

November 20, 2019 12:04 PM Jilliana Colina

“It cleans this whole corner up and it really is inviting to the Hibbard…

BYU-Idaho stands by their decision to reject Medicaid

November 20, 2019 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s been basically the same response we don’t know either. We don’t know why we can’t tell you anything. Good…

BYU-Idaho: Health infrastructure can’t support students on Medicaid

November 20, 2019 3:41 PM News Team

BYU-Idaho says it does not think the local medical community and infrastructure could support thousands of students who might use Medicaid expansion…

BYU-Idaho is rejecting Medicaid and students want answers

November 14, 2019 6:09 PM Jilliana Colina

“It seems to me what they’re doing is really they’re adding at least $1,000 a year to the cost of attending BYU-Idaho, for no reason that I can…

University President reflects on growth from Ricks College to BYU-Idaho

November 13, 2019 9:11 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Henry J. Eyring and anchor Jay Hildebrandt discuss…

Ben Rector coming to Rexburg

November 13, 2019 10:58 AM News Team

Emmy-nominated musician Ben Rector will perform at Brigham Young University-Idaho in March as part of his 2020 acoustic…

Magistrate judge interviews scheduled

November 13, 2019 9:08 AM News Team

The 7th District Magistrate Commission will interview five candidates to replace retiring Judge Mark Rammell…

Veterans were honored at an annual ceremony in Rexburg

November 12, 2019 10:42 AM Jilliana Colina

Hearts were moved as veterans both old and young were honored for their brave service to our country on…

Updates on the Lorenzo Bridge construction

November 6, 2019 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

For drivers who pass the Lorenzo Bridge daily, the construction project might feel like it’s been going on for years, but the end is…

Madison firefighters in California

November 1, 2019 11:32 AM News Team

The Madison Fire Department is among many from Idaho fighting fires in…

Rexburg offers kids a warm place to trick or treat and play

October 31, 2019 11:19 AM Jilliana Colina

Many kids look forward to spending the day dressed as their favorite character for Halloween, but with the chilly weather, some of those costumes end…

Wind Chill Warning issued for Fremont & Clark Counties

October 28, 2019 6:08 PM Michael Coats

A cold front from the north is ushering in frigid conditions and gusty winds for Eastern Idaho and…

BYU-Idaho fall enrollment tops 20,000

October 24, 2019 2:54 PM News Team

Official statistics indicate Brigham Young University-Idaho has a total campus enrollment of 20,592 students this fall. Enrollment is up 1.8% over…

Man injured in officer-involved shooting in Rexburg

October 22, 2019 6:18 PM News Team

A man was shot early Tuesday morning involving a police officer in Rexburg. Rexburg Police said the shooting happened at approximately 12:58 a.m.near…

The Big Idaho Potato is in Rexburg

October 19, 2019 1:08 AM News Team

Friday is a historical day in Rexburg because for the first time, the Big Idaho Potato Truck has just arrived in town for Oktuberfest on Saturday at…

Rexburg to shut water off for fire hydrant repairs Tuesday

October 1, 2019 12:24 AM News Team

The City of Rexburg will be turning the water off in parts of the city for fire hydrant repairs Tuesday. Beginning at 8:00 a.m., water will be shut…

Whoopee Days Rodeo partners with Madison Health for cancer awareness

June 30, 2025 2:04 PM Phillip Willis

There were pink bandanas passed out, the cowboy and cowgirls wore pink button downs, and a raffle was held with the proceeds going to the…

Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty in Brandon Boudreaux attempted murder conspiracy

June 12, 2025 12:03 PM Seth Ratliff

Lori Vallow Daybell has been found guilty of conspiring with her brother, Alex Cox, to attempt the murder of her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon…

Rexburg Pride looks forward to a successful fifth year

June 12, 2025 2:07 PM News Release

Rexburg Pride, Inc. announces the fifth annual Rexburg Pride event to be held on June 21, 2025 at Porter Park.

The free event will include a…

BYU-I student critically injured in on-campus accident, says school

May 1, 2025 12:23 PM Ariel Jensen

A BYU-Idaho student was critically injured in an accident on campus Wednesday morning, according to school officials.

“At the time of the incident,…