Gov. Brad Little joined First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Thursday to support a new initiative she launched “Fostering The Future Accounts”.
The program would allow states to establish savings and investment accounts for children in foster care.
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans and tourists will have a chance to cast a line without purchasing a fishing license this weekend as Idaho Fish and Game celebrates its annual Free Fishing Day on Saturday, June 13. The event, held each year on the second Saturday in June, allows residents and visitors to fish
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Two teens were rescued Thursday night after their inflatable kayak deflated on the Snake River.
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Facebook experienced an outage this morning, with over 123,000 reports of issues, but as of 8:21 a.m. the service appears to be working again and Meta is investigating the cause.
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“Our current funding distribution isn’t getting the job done,” said Idaho Superintendent of Public Education Debbie Critchfield. “How do we know that? I know that because I hear constantly from communities that they’re tired of being asked for supplemental levies or other types of levies or school bonds.”
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Spencer Allred of Idaho Falls pleaded not guilty to six counts of felony grand theft, with a possible punishment of up to 84 years in prison and a $30,000 fine.
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Gamers, collectors and cosplay enthusiasts will gather in Idaho Falls this weekend as Retro X4 returns for two days of pop culture, nostalgia and family-friendly fun.
The event will take place June 12 and 13 at 640 Elva St.
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The second-largest event of the year at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds is officially underway– the Blackfoot Dog Shows. The Pocatello Kennel Club and Eagle Rock Kennel Club collaborate to bring the competitions to life.
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“Many roots, One Rainbow” is the theme for Idaho Falls Pride this year, while it begins preparing for celebrations with a number of events set for later in the month.
“Whether you define yourself by a label, many labels, or none at all — you belong.” said Pride organizers in a statement on the official Idaho Falls Pride website.
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Superintendent Debbie Critchfield and Senator Dave Lent (R-Idaho Falls) invite the public, teachers and education stakeholders to participate in a listening session tonight from 6 to 8 PM at College of Eastern Idaho.
The public education funding formula distributes more than $2.5 billion each year to school districts and public charter schools.
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Idaho farmers are struggling to do more with less as water users across the state grapple with one of the worst water outlooks on record.
In a news release, the Idaho Surface Water Coalition (SWC) announced that its members have been forced to impose drastic reductions on their own water usage.
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The body of Brandon Rhea, 41, of Denver, was found floating in Yellowstone Lake on Monday morning, along with his capsized kayak and personal belongings, and the incident is still under investigation.
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Five children were sent to a local hospital after being struck by two cars that collided in an intersection in Pocatello, Idaho.
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A woman was rescued from a burning trailer home in Blackfoot, Idaho and investigators are now looking into whether the fire was intentionally set.
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The Idaho Department of Correction has released an updated standard operating procedure detailing how firing squad executions will be carried out, ahead of July 1, 2026, when the firing squad officially becomes the state’s primary method of execution.
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Four members of a drug trafficking organization operating across state lines in Idaho and Oregon will spend a combined 37 and a half years behind bars.
According to court records, the multi-agency investigation began in 2024, targeting an organization distributing methamphetamine throughout southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The group allegedly obtained methamphetamine from California and brought it back to Idaho and Oregon for distribution.
According to court records, the multi-agency investigation began in 2024, targeting an organization distributing methamphetamine throughout southwestern Idaho and eastern Oregon. The group allegedly brought methamphetamine from California back to Idaho and Oregon for distribution.
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YELLOWSTONE (KIFI) – As the summer travel season ramps up across the West, two of the region’s most popular national parks are already experiencing signs of increased visitor activity. Recent visitation statistics reveal that Yellowstone National Park received 570,272 recreational visits in May 2026, making it the busiest May on record for the park. The
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Longtime Idaho environmental advocate Carta Reale Sierra, commonly known as the Idaho Lorax, has died at age 74. His passing on June 9, 2026, was first reported by the Idaho State Journal and later confirmed via an online obituary shared by Rez Radio Fort Hall. His online obituary describes him as
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Five justices of the Idaho Supreme Court visited Brigham Young University-Idaho Wednesday to hear oral arguments in three cases from eastern Idaho.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help to locate 20-year-old Tayson Paul Thomas, who was last seen on June 7 near Mitchell’s Restaurant and the On the Run Truck Stop on Iona Road, and fled the area on foot after seeing law enforcement.
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A toddler was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center over the weekend after a dramatic rollover crash left the child trapped underwater. Fortunately, a group that was four-wheeling in the area — who reportedly volunteer for local fire and EMS services – came to their rescue.
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Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for a temporary closure on Yellowstone Highway next week as crews repair drains in the Yellowstone Underpass.
According to the Idaho Transportation Department, the southbound lanes of the U.S. Highway 26 Business Loop at the underpass will be closed June 16 and 17.
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June is hernia awareness month, and some surgeons at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello are highlighting new technology to ensure each hernia surgery goes as smoothly as possible.
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As Southeast Idaho continues to grow, so do the appearances of Flock cameras. With that, a growing debate is emerging over how much surveillance is acceptable in the name of public safety.
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Pocatello residents are limited to two yard sales per year under city code, and the city is reminding people of the rules as summer yard sale season begins.
According to the City of Pocatello, residents may hold one yard sale between January and June and one yard sale between July and December.
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Pilots flying in and out of Driggs-Reed Memorial Airport will have a shorter runway to work with for the next couple of months due to a ruptured irrigation pipe underneath damaging a portion of the runway.
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By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Federal authorities have seized over a dozen websites they say were used by suspected Chinese agents to recruit former and current American officials with security clearances. According to the FBI’s affidavit for the seizures, several unnamed people used the websites as a front for fake “consulting companies to recruit
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By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, Andrew Kaczynski, CNN (CNN) — Billionaire Bill Gates told members of the House Oversight Committee that he had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes and that Epstein attempted to use information about his personal life — including that he had been unfaithful in his marriage — to pressure him, according
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Idaho is implementing new entry requirements for animals following the detection of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the restrictions Tuesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm in Zavala County, Texas, on June 3.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – We’ll continue to experience a slight cold front push through the area this Wednesday, as gusty winds bring the possibility of a midweek frost. Pockets of rain will continue to push northward towards the more mountainous region near Island Park, and we’ll begin to see drier and warmer weather reappear
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Idaho’s Attorney General has issued a consumer alert warning older Idahoans to be aware of a new scam targeting Medicare beneficiaries.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Dozens of young baseball players from across eastern Idaho gathered for the Idaho Falls Bandits Youth Camp, where campers had the opportunity to sharpen their skills alongside members of the Bandits summer baseball team.
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Two pets remain missing after a fire damaged a home west of Driggs.
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Twelve local bands will take the stage this summer performing free concerts along the River Walk in downtown Idaho Falls.
Celtic band Teton Skye kicked off the series with a mix of Celtic, Scottish and Irish music on the banks of the Snake River.
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 10-year-old Tyson McLorance, who was last seen leaving his residence in the Archer area.
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A female driver was rescued by a local hero from a vehicle that slid into a canal near a meat packing plant in Ammon, Idaho on Tuesday, and the road is currently closed as responders work to remove the vehicle.
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People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at Massacre Rocks State Park.
Pocatello Animal Services is partnering with Massacre Rocks State Park in American Falls to host the event Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls School District 91 is once again offering free meals to children this summer through its annual SUN Program, with lunches beginning this week at Kate Curley Park and Compass Academy. Lunch service starts at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday at Kate Curley Park, where meals are served fresh
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Authorities have released the identity of a 70-year-old Bingham County man found dead along the Snake River over the weekend.
Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez identified the man as Daniel Fuentes of Firth.
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NASA has announced the four astronauts who will join the Artemis III mission, a two-week flight to test out technologies needed for a lunar landing in 2028, with the crew set to launch in late 2027.
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By Todd Symons, Kathleen Magramo and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said the US must respond after Iran brought down an Army Apache helicopter, whose crew members were safely rescued. Trump posted on social media Tuesday afternoon that the US military informed him Iran shot down the helicopter, which was patrolling the
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The Friends of Marshall Public Library are celebrating 30 years of supporting the library and inviting the community to join them for a free anniversary celebration this weekend.
The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marshall Public Library in Pocatello.
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Drivers should expect closures on Pony Creek Road west of Salmon beginning this week as crews work on a road improvement project.
According to the Salmon-Challis National Forest, Pony Creek Road, also known as Forest Road 234, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning June 8. The road will remain open on weekends.
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Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Ryan D. Nelson faces two misdemeanor charges after an April altercation in a parking lot outside of Brio Home Health and Hospice.
The argument between Nelson and another man occurred on April 2, 2026. The dispute between the two men over a parking job quickly escalated, with Nelson grabbing the other man’s sunglasses, throwing them across the parking lot and trying to knock a phone from the other individual’s hand.
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“There is absolutely no reason for us to be taxing people’s food,” Brian Smith, Republican National Committeeman of Idaho, said. “You shouldn’t have to pay tax to eat the food at the family dinner table, but we do.”
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Traffic cameras. School cameras. Security cameras. These days, cameras are just about everywhere, and authorities say their access to that video can save lives and solve crimes faster. But critics warn that those same tools create privacy concerns.
Idaho News 6 Senior Reporter Roland Beres recently toured the Nampa Police Department’s Real-Time Crime Center to get a first-hand look at a modern surveillance hub.
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The Pentagon has revised a proposed religious classification list after backlash from political leaders and religious communities over the exclusion of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from the “Christian” umbrella.
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Molly Johnson has been appointed as the new Principal of Greenacres Elementary School in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, bringing with her 10 years of experience in the district and a strong commitment to learner success.
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As many teenagers across the region and country struggle to find traditional summer employment, some local entrepreneurs say the solution may not be waiting for a job opening… but creating one.
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Search and Rescue teams are looking for a man who may have fallen into the Snake River in Idaho Falls and never surfaced.
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A 70-year-old Bingham County man was found dead along the Snake River south of Idaho Falls on Friday evening, according to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.
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Firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that has burned more than 1,000 acres in Power and Bannock counties.
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“Loved ones were taken suddenly without warning. Homes, farms and ways of life built through generations were sucked away in minutes as the torrent of floodwaters surged through the Upper Snake River Plain. Entire communities including Sugar City, Rexburg and Wilford were forever changed.”
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An Idaho National Laboratory employee was hospitalized after a weapon carried for their job discharged, and the incident is currently under investigation.
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Staffing changes are underway in Gov. Brad Little’s administration as the governor names a new director of operations and policy adviser.
Lauren Smyser has been named director of operations in the Office of the Governor after serving as deputy general counsel and leading the governor’s regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years.
Lauren Smyser has been named director of operations in the Office of the Governor after serving as deputy general counsel and leading the governor’s regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years.
Lauren Smyser has been named director of operations in the Office of the Governor after serving as deputy general counsel and leading the governor’s regulatory reform efforts for nearly two years
Rexburg Pride is preparing to return to Porter Park later this month for its sixth annual community celebration.
According to Rexburg Pride, the event is designed to bring people together promoting unity and community.
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The Fort Hall Fire Department is advising residents of an active brush fire burning the Michaud Creek that has already consumed an estimated 30 acres.
According to the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) in Boise, the Michaud Creek Fire was first reported at 12:02 p.m. today, Friday, June 5. The blaze is located near the 2000 block of W. Michaud Road near the Pocatello Regional Airport.
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On June 5, 1976, the Teton Dam disaster in Idaho released 80 billion gallons of water onto populated valley cities below, causing one of the most cataclysmic engineering failures in U.S. history.
Tune in tonight, Friday, June 5th, at 9:30 p.m. for Local News 8 on Fox and 10 p.m. on CBS for our special presentation “Teton Dam: The Failure and Future.”
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Federal, state and local officials gathered Thursday at the Teton Dam Overlook to mark 50 years since the collapse of the Teton Dam.
The Bureau of Reclamation hosted the invitation-only commemoration event on June 5, the anniversary of the disaster that sent billions of gallons of water rushing through the Upper Snake River Valley in 1976
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Construction on the Riverton Road Bridge north of Blackfoot is expected to continue through November, according to the Idaho Transportation Department. The bridge replacement project began last month after the overpass was damaged in October. According to an ITD social media post, demolition of the bridge began May 18. During construction,
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American Fork police have become involved in a viral conversation after a man claimed his family’s $200,000 “Star Wars” Lego collection was stolen by Bricks and Minifigs, a Utah-based Lego resell company, and a YouTube personality has been trying to help him get it back.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – The sale of Kratom will be banned in Idaho Falls in a new law set to take effect on July 1, after a unanimous vote was passed in the Idaho Falls City Council meeting Thursday evening. This comes after local health officials and leaders linked the substance to multiple deaths
Continue Reading “The disaster happened, and what we are really celebrating is the way the community came together to recover from the disaster – all of the volunteer help that came to help us recover and shovel out the mud and all those kind of things,” said Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill.
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The Department of Energy and Idaho National Laboratory have declared the “rebirth of America’s nuclear industry” after Antares Nuclear’s advanced reactor design, the Mark-0, successfully completed a zero-power fueled criticality demonstration at the Idaho facility.
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William Burton pleaded guilty to being an accessory to second-degree murder in the 2022 killing of Morey Pelton at a rest area east of Ririe.
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Rising construction costs, a lack of available housing and workforce shortages were among the top concerns identified by Idahoans in a housing survey conducted by U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo
The survey was launched by Crapo a year ago to gather feedback from residents, community leaders, and local officials about housing affordibility challenges across the state.
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A controversial proposal to develop an AI Data Center in the Gate City could gain a second life as the applicant petitions the City of Pocatello for reconsideration.
The Arizona-based Lex Developments LLC and Gus Schultz have officially appealed the City of Pocatello Hearing Examiner’s recent denial of their Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for a proposed AI data center.
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Pocatello-Chubbuck could become the next school district to shorten its instructional week. But the school board won’t make a decision anytime soon.
After a handful of discussions in recent months on implementing a four-day week or moving toward a five-day “hybrid” model, trustees on May 20 unanimously agreed to form a committee that will study options and survey district patrons later this year.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Idaho Falls residents will have an opportunity Thursday night to share their thoughts on a proposed ban of kratom within city limits as city leaders continue debating the controversial substance. The discussion comes after the Idaho Falls City Council heard official comments from local law enforcement and the Bonneville County
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“The dam collapsed at 11:15 a.m., and 80 billion gallons of water rushed to the valley floor. By 8 p.m., the reservoir was empty.”
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Three people were hospitalized following a head-on crash in Jefferson County, Idaho, and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
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Five people have died in crashes across Idaho since Memorial Day as law enforcement urges drivers to stay safe during the “100 Deadliest Days of Summer.”
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day typically sees an increase in fatal crashes as more people travel for vacations, road trips, and outdoor recreation.
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Detective Korey Payne was awarded the Hometown Hero Award by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho for his exceptional service and dedication to combating internet crimes against children.
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The National EMS Memorial Service partnered with Portneuf Air Rescue and Medical Center to host the Moving Honors procession on Wednesday, June 3. The ceremony honors fallen EMS heroes across the country, with the journey beginning in Califronia and ending in Arlington, Virginia, totaling over 10,000 miles.
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Idaho health officials are investigating an outbreak of illnesses linked to the consumption of raw milk that has affected nearly 60 people across the state.
According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, at least 45 people have tested positive for campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection that can cause diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps, nausea and vomiting.
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A Utah bus driver was sentenced to five years in prison for setting a school bus with 42 children inside on fire.
Michael Ford, a 60-year-old who’s worked at the Granite School District since 1998, pleaded guilty to intentionally setting a district bus on fire using a cigarette lighter.
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is backing a proposal that would increase wage requirements for employers hiring workers through the H-1B visa program.
Labrador joined attorneys general from 12 other states in submitting comments to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting a proposed rule that would raise the minimum wages employers must pay foreign workers under the program.
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Cynthia Wilson is preparing to take on a 40-mile, 7-day trek across the Andes Mountains in Peru to raise awareness and money for prostate cancer, despite her own health challenges, and her father, who has been living with the disease for 17 years, will be able to track her progress in real time.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Drivers traveling on Hitt Road should expect traffic delays beginning Thursday as construction crews start work near the Lincoln Road roundabout. According to a notice shared by the City of Idaho Falls, Knife River will begin utility installation and roadway improvements associated with the Riviera Park development on the northeast
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The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a major win for residents and conservation advocates who opposed the project.
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Construction of Willow Creek Elementary, District 93’s newest elementary school, is on track to open in September 2026.
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“This gives us an opportunity to do one of the most important things that it can do for any leadership group – and that’s building relationships,” said Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — As the school year comes to an end and students begin summer break, negotiations between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education Association are continuing. Contract negotiations are a routine part of school district operations, with teachers unions and district leaders working to reach agreements on issues
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Bannock County has seen an explosion of the noxious weed Dyer’s Woad and is offering to help residents fight it on their property with weed spray.
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A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.
Earlier in the day, Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 notified families that emergency responders had been called to the school for a medical emergency involving an adult.
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A Utah family is trying to help kids in scary situations, one stuffed animal at a time.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department issued a reminder to residents about summer safety, encouraging people to take extra precautions around water, bicycles and grilling this season.
As temperatures begin to rise heading into June, the fire department is warning residents about the dangers of cold water caused by alpine snowmelt.
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To reflect on and remember the Teton Dam flood, as well as the unity shown by those who came together in its aftermath, Sugar City will host its Flood 50 event June 5-6 at Madison Junior High School.
The event will feature an exhibit highlighting the history of the flood and its impact on the community
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Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law enforcement through hands-on, law enforcement related activities.
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A 66-year-old Buhl woman was killed Monday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Jerome, according to Idaho State Police.
Troopers say the crash happened around 11:08 p.m. at the intersection of East 700 North and U.S. Highway 93.
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As drought conditions and water shortages continue to impact southern Idaho, some farmers are turning to new technology to help stretch every drop of water.
Producers in the Mini-Cassia region are using soil moisture sensors that provide real-time data about moisture levels underground, helping them make more informed irrigation decisions.
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A new report is raising concerns about health insurance coverage for Idaho and Wyoming’s youngest residents.
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“I spent my entire summer shoveling mud out of the bottom of basements because we were small enough, we could get in the crawl spaces, drag the buckets over half full, and then let men lift them up and get them out,” said classic car collector Paul Sorensen.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A years-long drug trafficking investigation in Madison County has led to the seizure of thousands of THC products, multiple firearms and other illegal drugs, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said detectives recovered more than 1,600 THC cartridges containing more than 6 pounds of THC, along with 79 grams
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Judge Tony Graf is expected to decide Monday whether to close portions of the upcoming preliminary hearing for Tyler Robinson, 23, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, with the defense citing concerns of media coverage jeopardizing Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
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Foster children in eastern Idaho now have more space to shop for clothing, hygiene products, birthday gifts and other essentials following the opening of a new, expanded home for The Village Foster Care Closet in Blackfoot.
The Idaho Foster & Adoptive Parent Association celebrated the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the facility Friday at the Bingham Community Outreach Center.
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We will start June with cooler temperatures and a brief period of showers moving through Eastern Idaho, heading northward. Although today may require a jacket, we can expect a gradual warm-up throughout the week with minimal impacts anticipated. Monday morning is expected to start off cool, with temperatures ranging from the 30s to the low
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Health officials are warning people to stay out of parts of Flat Creek after recent testing found E. coli levels above federal safety standards for recreational use.
According to the Teton County Health Department, water samples collected near Hunt Bridge and in the Rafter J Ranch area exceeded the Environmental Protection Agency’s maximum contamination levels for recreational waters.
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Three fishermen are safe after a boat trip on the Fall River took a dangerous turn last Thursday, May 28.
According to Fremont County Search and Rescue, the incident unfolded after Fremont County Dispatch received an emergency text from an Apple device.
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Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, 54, the chief deputy coroner for Bannock County and North Bannock Fire Chief, has been arrested and charged with multiple felony counts of lewd conduct with a minor, rape, and sexual exploitation of a child.
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