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Fire in Swan Valley destroys private business

February 5, 2023 3:17 PM Linda Larsen

A late night fire in Swan Valley, completely destroys a private…

Man killed in single vehicle accident

February 5, 2023 7:06 PM Travis Richards

Idaho State Police are investigating single vehicle crash on Sunday, February 05, 2023, at 1:21 p.m., on Thousand Springs Grade Road, South of…

Fire and Ice fest capped with a fire show and fireworks

February 5, 2023 11:39 AM Braydon Wilson

A day full of celebration and finding your inner fire within the icy winter came to an end Saturday evening after a long day of activities people…

Governor’s 2023 Prayer Breakfast to feature Anne Beiler

February 5, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Tickets are sold on a first come first serve…

Rocky Mountain Power announces new grants focused on community enhancement and environment

February 5, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Six grants totaling $27,600 were given to Idaho…

DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 5, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater…

Local student mathletes to compete in southeast Idaho math contest

February 5, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

A total of 160 mathletes from 16 local schools will…

Annual celebration of Fire and Ice takes place in Lava Hot Springs

February 4, 2023 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

Lava Hot springs is hosting their annual celebration of warmth and freeze, as their annual Fire and Ice Festival is taking place Saturday. The day…

Chinese spy balloon shot down over Atlantic Ocean

February 4, 2023 1:24 PM Travis Richards

NATIONAL NEWS (KIFI)-The Chinese surveillance balloon seen traveling across the US this week has been shot down in U.S. airspace, according to a…

Malo first to win five consecutive stages at Pedigree Dog Stage Stop Race

February 5, 2023 3:00 PM Travis Richards

DRIGGS, Wyoming (KIFI)-When Anny Malo crossed the finish line in Driggs, Wyoming she became the first person in the Pedigree Stage Stop Race’s…

Gov. Little declares February STEM Matters Month

February 4, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

“From logging to computer science, mining to healthcare, or teaching to business, the skills that STEM education fosters will propel Idaho students…

Public can comment on big game season proposals beginning Feb. 8

February 4, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting…

DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 4, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

“Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial…

2023 Specialty Crop Grant application period open

February 4, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.…

Risch welcomes spring interns to Washington, D.C. office

February 4, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for Spring 2023.…

Proposed changes to school lunches aim to reduce sugar and sodium, but flavored milk stays

February 3, 2023 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN If new US Department of Agriculture school food guidelines stand as proposed, chocolate milk is in, but for the first time…

US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies

February 3, 2023 10:03 AM Associated Press

U.S. wildlife officials have taken the first step to lift federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the…

Cold weather drives elk to area farmlands

February 3, 2023 6:12 PM Seth Ratliff

Any given winter brings a host of challenges for farming communities like Niter in Caribou…

Object seen in Mid-Missouri sky after reports of Chinese balloon

February 3, 2023 4:43 PM ABC17NEWS

An object resembling the Chinese balloon seen over the United States this week appeared in the Mid-Missouri sky Friday after a report of it flying…

Idaho Falls security camera catches burglar

February 3, 2023 4:33 PM News Team

A home security camera helped catch a burglary early Friday morning in Idaho…

2 Idaho Falls individuals sentenced to 20 years trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

February 3, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

Ernestine Delafuente and Simon Martinez of Idaho Falls were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine,…

Jackson ski instructor, former Marine killed in Ukraine shelling while doing humanitarian work

February 3, 2023 3:40 PM Bill Cummings

A retired U.S. Marine who lived in Jackson Hole in early 2000 working as a ski instructor at several mountain resorts was killed doing humanitarian…

Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March

February 3, 2023 12:21 PM News Team

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…

Anny Malo takes back the yellow bib withe fastest time on Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5

February 3, 2023 12:16 PM News Team

Anny Malo won Stage Five, a 35-mile out-and-back trail along the Upper Green River near…

United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host 3rd annual Virtual 5K Your Way

February 3, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual virtual 5K Your Way from Feb. 17-25.…

Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Franklin County

February 3, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…

3 things to do this weekend – February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 7:31 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…

3 things to know this morning – February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

No one injured in structure fire

February 2, 2023 6:18 PM News Team

Just after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Teton County Fire & Rescue was notified of possible residential structure fire on Thistle Creek Drive north of Victor.…

Drought levels look to be improving but not enough to get out of drought

February 2, 2023 11:38 AM Evan Thomason

All of Eastern Idaho is seeing precipitation above normal which is helping us to recover from our previous years of…

Idaho lawmakers begin bill to expand Idaho

February 2, 2023 12:57 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho State Legislature began work on the Greater Idaho Bill in committee on…

Interior: $580M headed to 15 tribes to fulfill water rights

February 2, 2023 6:03 PM Associated Press

Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million in federal money this year for water rights settlements, the Biden administration…

Gov. Little notifies Biden Administration of Idaho’s intent to sue on grizzly delisting

February 2, 2023 3:09 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little notified the Biden Administration Thursday of his intention to sue the federal government for its failure to uphold the law and…

Multi-employer career fair scheduled for Meridian Library on Feb. 9

February 2, 2023 3:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a multi-employer career fair Thursday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Meridian Library Cherry Lane…

Montana man charged with attempted murder of 2 teenagers

February 2, 2023 2:53 PM Associated Press

A Montana man was charged with attempted murder and attempted rape Thursday following a violent assault on two teenagers in a rural area bordering…

Alix Crittenden wins Stage 4 of Pedigree Stage Stop Race

February 2, 2023 12:17 PM News Team

The Yellow Bib which has rested on Anny Malo’s shoulders every stage except one since last year, dramatically moved to Alix Wednesday.…

Wyoming lands world’s largest vertical farming research facility

February 2, 2023 12:10 PM News Team

The project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the…

BLM to host public open house meetings on proposed south-central Idaho wind project

February 2, 2023 12:30 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management Shoshone Field Office is hosting both in-person and virtual open house meetings on the draft environmental impact…

Idaho joins $22.5 million multistate securities settlement against Nexo Capital

February 2, 2023 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) announced Thursday it has issued a consent order against, Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).…

City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification

February 2, 2023 12:28 PM News Team

City of Rocks National Reserve has received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).…

Potato retail sales on the rise

February 2, 2023 10:35 AM News Team

Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October to December 2022 compared to the same…

Supernova reveals rare pair of stars believed to be one of only about 10 like it in the Milky Way

February 1, 2023 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN An unusual star system created more of a fizz and less of a bang when it exploded in a supernova. The lackluster explosion,…

Nominations wanted for 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year

February 2, 2023 9:54 AM News Team

The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the…

Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in southeast and east Idaho

February 2, 2023 9:53 AM News Team

Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast or east Idaho?…

3 things to know this morning – February 2, 2023

February 2, 2023 7:09 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Many Idahoans eligible for free e-file

February 1, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free.…

Idaho bill would move state audit agency under GOP control

February 1, 2023 6:12 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in Idaho have introduced a bill that would eliminate the state’s only bipartisan legislative committee and place an independent auditing…

Valentines wanted for seniors

February 1, 2023 10:51 AM Kailey Galaviz

JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…

Homeowners clear damage after Lemhi River floods

February 1, 2023 6:08 PM Seth Ratliff

In the aftermath of Monday night’s flood near Lemhi county, residents are working to clear the…

Long-term exposure to dirtier air can increase your risk of depression or anxiety, study finds

February 1, 2023 3:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Jen Christensen, CNN People who live in a highly polluted area have a higher risk of depression and anxiety than those who live with cleaner air,…

Trio of child predators held accountable in east Idaho

February 1, 2023 4:34 PM News Team

In the past week, two east Idaho men were sentenced and one man was convicted at trial, in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, U.S.…

City of Pocatello migrates to new domain

February 1, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…

Idaho gas prices fly past national average

February 1, 2023 3:31 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about 10 days below…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

February 1, 2023 4:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…

Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather

February 1, 2023 11:00 AM Braydon Wilson

Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…

East Idaho Crime Stoppers expands

February 1, 2023 5:02 PM News Team

East Idaho Crime Stoppers is expanding even more this…

Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday

February 1, 2023 11:51 AM News Team

During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…

Simpson delivers for City of Grace Project in FY23 Omnibus

February 2, 2023 10:36 AM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of a wastewater collection and treatment systems improvement project for the City of Grace…

Malo wins Stage 4 of Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race

February 1, 2023 11:49 AM News Team

Cool temperatures and hot finishing times Tuesday.…

WDE releases 2021-22 graduation rates

February 1, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Wyoming’s graduation rates have remained statistically strong – above 80% since…

Camouflaged critters class for kids offered in Pocatello

February 1, 2023 9:57 AM News Team

This camouflaged critters class will feature hands-on activities, games and even an edible camouflage-inspired art…

3 things to know this morning – February 1, 2023

February 1, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Idaho’s wolf population has dropped by about 13%

January 31, 2023 12:41 PM News Team

Surveys between 2021 and 2022 show 206 fewer wolves…

Is the Idaho housing market finally cooling down?

January 31, 2023 11:37 AM Kailey Galaviz

Around this time last year, the housing market in Eastern Idaho was hot in a seller’s market, but that has since changed a little…

Ice jams cause Lemhi River to flood

January 31, 2023 5:25 PM Linda Larsen

Ice jams are backing up water from the Lemhi River near some homes in the Baker…

Mountain lion killed after killing family dog

January 31, 2023 4:25 PM Braydon Wilson

During the morning hours Monday, Idaho State Police, Teton County Sheriff and Idaho Fish and Game were dispatched to a Viktor home after a mountain…

Cold sunshine and temps slightly warmer

January 31, 2023 5:59 AM Jeff Roper

Mostly sun today and highs in the 7-10 degree range. Lows tonight with some cloudiness will be below zero. Tomorrow will see us with a skiff of snow…

Bull moose euthanized after becoming public safety hazard near I-84

January 31, 2023 12:51 PM News Team

Moose on or along busy highways can be a threat to public…

Subzero temperatures are unsafe for outdoor pets

January 31, 2023 12:39 PM News Team

The Bonneville Humane Society wants to remind pet owners subzero temperatures are unsafe for outdoor…

Highland area residents offered voucher to dispose of juniper trees at landfill for free

January 31, 2023 2:55 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello and CR Fence LLC (contractor) continue to make progress in removing junipers from the gullies in the Highland…

Preliminary work begins on new Snake River Bridge and WYO 22 and WYO 390 intersection

January 31, 2023 12:29 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will begin extracting gravel and clearing trees in…

Police apprehend aggravated assault suspect

January 27, 2023 7:06 PM Travis Richards

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took Matthew L. Roberson into custody on his outstanding warrants Tuesday…

ICF grants, scholarships available in east and southeast Idaho

January 31, 2023 10:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation has grants of up to $25,000 available for nonprofits, schools and other qualified organizations that serve east and…

Green comet will appear in the night sky for the first time since the Stone Age

January 31, 2023 9:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN A recently discovered green comet will soon zip by Earth for the first time in 50,000 years. It was last visible in the…

Children’s mental health tops list of parent worries, survey finds

January 31, 2023 4:36 AM CNN Newsource

By Janelle Chavez, CNN Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with…

COVID-19 ‘baby bump’ brought an increased US fertility rate in 2021 — but also record high preterm births

January 31, 2023 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

The number of babies born each year in the United States has been steadily dropping since the Great Recession of…

Nominations open for 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Awards

January 31, 2023 9:44 AM News Team

Nominations for the 2023 Idaho State University Homecoming Awards are open.…

Idaho National Laboratory adds new electric motor coach

January 31, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory adds an electric bus to its fleet of 85 coaches that transport workers to and from the…

School closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31

January 30, 2023 5:10 PM News Team

Below is a list of school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 31,…

3 things to know this morning – January 31, 2023

January 31, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Petito family lobbies for ‘lethality assessment’ law in Utah

January 30, 2023 6:06 PM Associated Press

The mother and father of a woman killed by her boyfriend in 2021 joined Utah lawmakers to lobby for the passage of a law to require police statewide…

Union Pacific cleans up another train derailment

January 30, 2023 5:30 PM News Team

Union Pacific is cleaning up another train derailment in the Pocatello rail yard from Sunday…

Pocatello man sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for producing, possessing child pornography

January 30, 2023 4:10 PM News Team

A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 960 months in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…

Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 3 postponed

January 30, 2023 3:49 PM News Team

Pedigree Stage Stop Race — Stage Three, hosted by the town of Pinedale, was postponed Monday due to adverse weather conditions.…

Idaho Falls lifts snow removal parking restrictions

January 30, 2023 2:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events.…

Power lines down, avoid N Yellowstone Highway

January 30, 2023 2:06 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Transportation Department responded to N. Yellowstone Highway just…

Here is how cold it is

January 30, 2023 1:43 PM Jeff Roper

Your backyard temperature readings and observations are a great help to guide everyone through the wind chill warning we are under through tomorrow…

Wind chill warning extended

January 30, 2023 1:18 PM Jeff Roper

WIND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM TUESDAY Sun is out and still cold for us today, barely above zero, into the low single digits for highs…

Wind Chill Warning extended

January 30, 2023 6:00 AM Jeff Roper

IND CHILL WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM MST TUESDAY… * WHAT…ALTHOUGH TEMPERATURES AND WIND CHILL READINGS HAVE IMPROVED ACROSS PORTIONS OF…

Frozen waterlines and pipe bursts

January 30, 2023 2:04 PM Kailey Galaviz

The City of Ammon posted to Facebook alerting residents about a main line break. Because of this, the city has shut off water to residents on Geneva…

Returning champion Malo finishes first in Stage 2 of Pedigree sled dog race

January 30, 2023 11:49 AM News Team

Anny Malo turned in a winning time of 2:26:02 to finish Sunday’s 35-mile out-and-back course ahead of Cathy Rivest (2:30:17) and Alix Crittenden…

Idaho gas prices up a nickel, but cold weather may freeze demand

January 30, 2023 2:55 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices are on the rise, but drivers here continue to pay less than many of their counterparts…

LVE asks customers in Town east of Gros Ventre St reduce power consumption as possible for next 6 hours

January 30, 2023 11:28 AM News Team

With the bitterly cold temperatures and damage to power infrastructure, LVE is dealing with high loads on the system.…

Lee Brice concert set June 23

January 30, 2023 3:30 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Lee Brice will perform live on stage at our outdoor concert venue on Friday, June 23,…

Free webinar offers tips for filing 2022 income taxes

January 29, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Filing income taxes doesn’t have to be…

Utah governor signs bill banning gender-affirming hormone treatment and surgery for minors

January 29, 2023 9:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Rebekah Riess and Zoe Sottile, CNN Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill on Saturday, January 28, that banned hormone treatment and surgical…

Cold weather may not stop classes from taking place at the university level

January 30, 2023 10:42 AM Braydon Wilson

With temperatures below zero Monday Morning many of the region’s school districts have cancelled school, BYU-Idaho sent a message to their students…

Holt Arena seat sale rescheduled

January 19, 2023 11:12 AM News Team

The Holt Arena seat sale scheduled for Jan. 30 has been rescheduled due to cold…

How to protect your car in negative temperatures

January 30, 2023 11:17 AM Kailey Galaviz

With more subzero temperatures expected, it’s important to know how to protect your car to avoid being stranded in the…

Extreme cold may result in additional road closures

January 30, 2023 10:12 AM News Team

As extreme cold continues in East Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department is asking motorists to plan ahead and check the 511.idaho.gov website…