Jackson Hole Airport on schedule to reopen in June
Planning, teamwork and drive have kept construction on the new Jackson Hole Airport runway on track for its grand reopening.…
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Bannock County signs emergency drought declaration
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners, in cooperation with the Bannock County Office of Emergency Management, officially declared a drought…
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Idaho woman gets 2 months jail for U.S. Capitol riot actions
An Idaho woman was sentenced Tuesday to two months in jail for her participation in the Jan. 6, 2021 siege of the U.S. Capitol…
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Police continue to investigate suspicious death
The investigation into the homicide of 36-year-old Morey P. Pelton is still active, and Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to seek…
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2 hospitalized after crash on US 91
Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday at approximately 9:25 a.m., on US 91 at milepost 94, just north of…
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Idaho Falls Public Library to cover additional Overdrive/Libby service fee for Bonneville County residents
The Idaho Falls Public Library announced Monday it will be covering the additional fee for Bonneville County residents to continue using its…
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Flags to fly at half-staff in recognition of former Idaho Falls Mayor Fuhriman
Idaho Governor Brad Little has extended authorization for the City of Idaho Falls to fly flags at half-staff at City facilities in recognition of…
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Gunman at a Texas elementary school kills 19 students and two adults before being fatally shot, officials say
By Eric Levenson, Andy Rose and Steve Almasy, CNN An 18-year-old gunman on Tuesday fatally shot 19 children and two adults at a Texas elementary…
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Montana bars birth certificate changes, even with surgery
Montana health officials say transgender people can’t change their birth certificates even if they undergo gender-confirmation surgery, in defiance…
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EXPLAINER: How cities in the West have water amid drought
As drought and climate change tighten their grip on the American West, the sight of fountains, swimming pools, gardens and golf courses in cities…
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Idaho Falls blood drive set Wednesday
Idaho Falls will be hosting a blood drive this…
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3 hospitalized after crash on US 30
On Monday at 4:30 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated a serious injury crash on US 30 near milepost 197, in Twin Falls…
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Deputies remind Idahoans to “Click it Don’t Risk It”
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are taking part in a statewide effort to increase seat belt use in Idaho.…
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$111.9 million contract awarded for Pocatello system interchange
The Idaho Transportation Department has accepted a $111.9 million winning bid by Sundt-Cannon, a joint venture, to rebuild the I-86/I-15 system…
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit System update
The Idaho Falls Public Works department has been working closely alongside the contractor, Downtowner, to bring us the Greater Idaho Falls Transit…
Continue Reading Doctors in England now have a prescription alternative for insomnia patients
By Katie Hunt, CNN Searching for a better night’s sleep? A digital app to treat insomnia is an effective alternative to sleeping pills,…
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City of Pocatello Awarded funding for EPA Brownfield Projects
The US Environmental Protection Agency have announced $2.25 million of funding will be awarded to revitalize communities in Idaho.…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for trafficking methamphetamine
Bonneville County Special Investigations Unit detectives served a search warrant Monday afternoon at a residence in the 1100 E. block of 1st St. as…
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Former Idaho Falls mayor passes away
The City of Idaho Falls announced Monday afternoon the passing of former Mayor Jared Fuhriman on Sunday.…
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Reports increasing for stomach-related illnesses in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) said reports of stomach-related illnesses known overall as viral gastroenteritis have been recently increasing…
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Grizzly sow and yearling euthanized in Island Park after becoming food-conditioned
On Saturday, Idaho Fish and Game in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service euthanized a sow grizzly and a yearling male after they had…
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AAA: 39.2 million Americans to travel for Memorial Day weekend
Expensive fuel and pricey plane tickets won’t discourage another big increase in Memorial Day travel this…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 417 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 417 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Better Business Bureau warns against moving scams
The Better Business Bureau of Idaho is warning movers against potenial scams with moving companies and…
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US releases environmental study for new Idaho test reactor
U.S. officials have released an environmental study for a proposed nuclear test reactor to be built in eastern Idaho that backers say is needed to…
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Yellowstone reminds boaters, anglers to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species
Yellowstone National Park announced boating and fishing season will begin Saturday, May 28, and emphasizes clean, drain and dry to prevent the…
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Caribou County magistrate judge appointed
On Friday, the Sixth District Magistrates Commission convened and appointed David W. Cousin to serve as a Caribou County magistrate…
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Idaho gas prices on the rise
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 10.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.60/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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Idaho Community Foundation grants $140K in east and southeast Idaho
The Idaho Community Foundation is awarding grants totaling more than $140,000 for east and southeast Idaho’s educational efforts and for…
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Nominations open for Idaho’s outstanding volunteers and philanthropists
Nominations are open for the annual Idaho Philanthropy Day awards.…
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Idaho is the #4 state with the most used car dealerships per capita
CoPilot investgated the number of used car dealerships per capita in Idaho using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
Continue Reading Three-dose COVID-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, Pfizer and BioNTech say
Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5…
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During the spring wildlife baby boom, young animals are better off left alone
Spring is here, and so is the peak of baby wildlife…
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Soldier Mountain to open mountain bike park May 28
The mountain bike park at Soldier Mountain will open for the season May 28.…
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Car crashes into auto dealer sign overnight
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Just after midnight a couple crashed their car into the Auto Image Auto Sales car lot at the intersection of E Lincoln Rd…
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7th annual Giddy Up Staci Shryock Memorial Ride raises funds for ISU nursing students
The 7th annual Giddy Up Staci Shryock Memorial Ride kicked off on Saturday in…
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Reed’s Waffles & Ice Cream opens in Pocatello
Reed’s Waffles and Ice Cream officially opened their doors for business on Saturday.…
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South Fremont Junior High sixth grade teacher prepares to go to a NASA summer experience
Rebecca Porter is in her first year of teaching at South Fremont Junior High in St. Anthony Idaho. The science teacher recently saw a post on…
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Pocatello hosts second annual OHV Safety Fair
The second annual Pocatello OHV (off-highway vehicle) Safety Fair was held Saturday at the Bannock County…
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SIPH holds second annual Family Wellness Wiggle
Southeastern Idaho Public Health held its second annual Family Wellness Wiggle on Saturday at the Portneuf Wellness Complex.…
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Youth Advisory Council hosts Teen Mental Health Awareness 5K
Mayor Brian Blad’s Youth Advisory Council hosted a Teen Mental Health Awareness 5K at Ross Park on Saturday.…
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Jefferson County Lake fills thanks to sub-water in the area
The lake is not even currently half full as of Friday May 20, 2022 but according to Mickey Eames the Park and Recreation director for Jefferson…
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The great antler auction
Jackson’s great antler auction has made it’s live return after the…
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Madison County authorities investigating body found in the Snake River
MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office located a body in the Snake River, Friday morning. Very few details are available…
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City Creek Road closed for improvements beginning May 23
City Creek Road will be closed from the top of Lincoln Street (Upper City Creek Trailhead) to Kinport Peak beginning Monday.…
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Wyo. Governor’s education initiative announces community listening sessions
Governor Mark Gordon’s K-12 Education advisory group has announced a series of community listening sessions to take input from parents and…
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NWHSSI doubles scholarships for ISU nursing students
Idaho State University School of Nursing students will receive $28,000 in scholarships this year from the Northwest Health Science Scholarship…
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Robbery suspects lead police on I-15 chase; end in arrests
Three robbery suspects are in custody following a high-speed chase…
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Allergies are kicking up
With the return to springtime temperatures, allergy season is…
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City of Ammon taking public comments on Flagship Homes annexation
Those wanting to give an in-person comment can do so at the June 1st meeting, which will be at 7 P.M. at the Ammon City…
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Site of Montpelier Temple officially announced
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially confirmed the location of the Montpelier Idaho…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 511 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 511 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Friday.…
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F&G aware of numerous wild bird die-offs related to avian influenza
Avian influenza is infecting birds across Idaho, and Idaho Fish and Game is aware of numerous cases of wild bird die-offs.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo kids’ summer camp registration now open
Idaho Falls Zoo summer camp registration is now open.…
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Idaho unemployment rate continues with historic lows
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in April, down from March’s rate of 2.7%.…
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Burn permit system scheduled for maintenance this Sunday
On Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT, Idaho Department of Land’s (IDL) burn permit website will undergo maintenance and burn permits will not be…
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Rendezvous Center to be dedicated as Richard and Connie S. Bowen Rendezvous Center
The Rendezvous Center at Idaho State University will be rededicated in honor of Richard L. and Connie S. Bowen at a reception on Friday May 20 at 3…
Continue Reading The quest for longer-lasting COVID-19 vaccines
As waves of new coronavirus variants circulate the globe, one thing has become clear: human immunity against the virus fades over…
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Bonneville County honors officers fallen in the line of duty
Bonneville county law enforcement invites the public to pay tribute to Idaho’s fallen…
Continue Reading CDC signs off on boosters for 5-11-year-olds
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention signed off on boosters for 5- to 11-year-olds following the independent vaccine advisers…
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Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies clinic May 21
Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to offer free admission to active military and families this summer
The Idaho Museum of Natural History on Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus announces it will join museums nationwide in participating in the…
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No school Friday for Taylorview Middle School
There will be no in-person classes at Taylorview Middle School Friday, May 20.…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell in court Thursday
Lori Vallow-Daybell is scheduled to be in court Thursday at 10 a.m. before Judge Steven W. Boyce.…
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Portneuf Medical Center receives Primary Plus Stroke Center certification
Portneuf Medical Center announces it has received certification from DNV as a Primary Plus Stroke Center, affirming the hospital’s readiness to…
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Strong winds in eastern Idaho
Despite the nice sunny day, Thursday’s wind was the talk of the…
Continue Reading Senate passes bill to improve access to baby formula for families in need
By Ali Zaslav and Clare Foran, CNN The Senate on Thursday approved a bill by unanimous consent intended to improve access to baby formula as the US…
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Flow-Bor Day has a great response from Rexburg residents
Wednesday afternoon blew in a large group of volunteers that helped the city to plant flowers along Main Street and in front of City hall in down…
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New “pre-teen” playground expected to open Monday
Progress is being made on a new playground for Rexburg’s…
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City of Pocatello CARES Act rental, mortgage assistance still available
The City of Pocatello still has Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available for Pocatello residents facing…
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Gov. Gordon urges Wyoming residents to take advantage of property tax refund opportunity
Governor Mark Gordon is reminding Wyoming homeowners they may qualify for a partial property tax refund through funding made available…
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Old West Days begins this weekend
Old West Days starts it’s 38th year this weekend.…
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Annual Shred Day is Friday
Journey Financial Services is hosting its annual shred day from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.…
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Stock concerns
Wall Street holds its breath as the market dips yet…
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Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial returns in Pocatello
The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial is set to return to Pocatello for the 18th year in a…
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Interviews set for Caribou County magistrate judge
The Sixth Judicial District Magistrates Commission will conduct interviews of candidates for magistrate judge to succeed the Hon. David R. Kress on…
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5-term Idaho attorney general loses in GOP primary battle
Former U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador has won Idaho’s GOP attorney general primary, beating the longtime incumbent who had been criticized by the far…
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A third of people in US should consider masking based on their COVID-19 risk, CDC director says
The head of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urges counties with high COVID-19 community levels to encourage people to mask up in…
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Rexburg man sentenced to 12 years for distributing child pornography
A Rexburg man was sentenced to 144 months in federal prison for distribution of child…
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Wheeler defeats Christensen in Idaho’s District 35B race
In Idaho House seat 35B, Ammon Representative Chad Christensen was up against Ammon City Councilman Josh…
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Raybould defeats Nate in Idaho’s District 34B race
It was a rematch between two candidates to represent Madison County in the Idaho House Representative 34B…
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McGrane wins GOP race for secretary of state
Three candidates fought for Secretary of State: Stanley Legislator Dorothy Moon, Couer d’Alene Senator Mary Souza and Ada County Clerk Phil…
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Bannock County GOP assessor race decided by 3 votes
Here is an example of why your vote…
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Idaho Republicans present their candidates during rally
Idaho Republicans celebrated their nominees for the general election Wednesday afternoon at the Idaho…
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Idaho House Speaker Bedke defeats Giddings in GOP lieutenant governor primary
Powerful House Speaker Scott Bedke has won the GOP primary for lieutenant…
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2-term schools chief loses in Idaho GOP primary race
Superintendent Sherri Ybarra will not remain in office for a third…
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Roth wins Dem primary for Senate in Idaho
David Roth has won Idaho’s Democratic primary for U.S.…
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Simpson wins 2nd District GOP primary
Mike Simpson won the Republican nomination for U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Idaho Gov. Little defeats Trump-backed foe
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has survived a Republican primary challenge from his lieutenant governor, who was endorsed by former President Donald…
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Crapo wins GOP primary for Senate in Idaho
Republican incumbent Mike Crapo has won the GOP primary for U.S. Senate in…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 25 years for trafficking methamphetamine
On Monday, an Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on drug trafficking and immigration…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 485 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 485 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths…
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Idaho, U.S. average gas prices now tied at new record highs as pump price woes continue
For drivers everywhere, the pain at the pump continues. According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is now tied with the national…
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Wasden announces settlement with North Idaho contractor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Wednesday a settlement with Coeur d’Alene contractor Alexander Welstad and his company NAA Partners.…
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2 more performances announced for summer lineup at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre
Go Out Local is announcing two more performances for the summer lineup at the Portneuf Health Trust…
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Idaho man convicted for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine
A federal jury convicted Sean Robert Wathen on Friday, May 13 for conspiracy to distribute…
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2022 Liberty on Parade registration closed
The 2022 ‘Liberty on Parade’ annual Independence Day parade registration is…
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Free feminine hygiene dispensers installed at Madison High School
It’s part of an effort to end an overlooked health problem in the gem…
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Central Fire District issues burn ban
The Central Fire District has issued a burn ban due to expected high…
Continue Reading COVID-19 wastewater surveillance is promising tool, but critical challenges remain
COVID-19 surveillance is at a crossroads in the United…
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