Growing share of COVID-19 deaths are among vaccinated people, but booster shots substantially lower the risk
Since COVID-19 vaccines became widely available, there has been a wide gap in deaths between the vaccinated and…
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Bingham Healthcare cuts ribbon to new urgent care facility in Pocatello
Bingham Healthcare has opened a new urgent care clinic in the Gate City.…
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Lowest-paying jobs in Boise
Stacker ranked the 50 lowest-paying jobs in Boise, using data from the Bureau of Labor…
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Idaho sees small shift in party affiliation ahead of primary
Fewer than 10,000 of Idaho’s roughly 1 million registered voters switched their affiliation to Republican ahead of next week’s primary election,…
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2 arrested after gunfire exchange in parking lot
Two Idaho Falls residents have been arrested after gunfire was exchanged in an Idaho Falls parking…
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College of Eastern Idaho graduates walk the stage
College of Eastern Idaho’s graduates got their chance to walk the stage and officially graduate with their associates…
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High schoolers plant trees for Idaho Falls Arbor Day
New roots are developing at Reinhart Park in Idaho…
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A growing sport will have a new home
Frisbee golf or disc golf is a fast growing sport, and in the city of Driggs, the participants of the sport will have a new course to use a bit…
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Gov. Little talks tax cuts following April revenue report
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is promising more tax cuts after state budget officials on Tuesday reported April tax revenue came in nearly double what had…
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Illegally-stocked walleye caught in Idaho’s Lake Cascade
The Idaho Fish and Game Department is investigating how many illegally-stocked walleye fish are in Lake Cascade after a second walleye catch was…
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Stamp Out Hunger food drive is back for 2022
After being canceled for the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the nations largest one day food drive is…
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Yupe sentenced to 5-15 years
Judge Darren B. Simpson sentenced Marcus Kurt Yupe on April…
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Idaho sets new record for expensive gas
$4.48 per gallon is state’s highest average price for regular since AAA began…
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Bannock County hosts Critical Incident Stress Management training for area first responders
Local first responders are forming a support team to help each other recover from traumatic…
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Blood donations needed ahead of summer
When schools let out for summer and families set off on vacation, the American Red Cross typically sees a decline in donors, which can impact patient…
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As gas prices hit record, here’s how to get better mileage
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The dollars-and-cents counter on the gas pump seems to be spinning faster these days with U.S. prices…
Continue Reading Why do sleeping dogs look like they’re running? Experts weigh in
By Jen Rose Smith, CNN June seems to dream of pursuit. After the long-haired German shepherd settles down for a nap, her floofy, low-slung limbs…
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Bilingual voter resource website launches ahead of primary election
Contamos Idaho launched a bilingual website to provide Latinx voters with information on the electoral process to ensure full participation in the…
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Salmon-Challis temporarily closes 2 segments of Ridge Road
The Salmon-Challis National Forest will be closing two segments of Ridge Road, National Forest System Road 020, to all motorized traffic to prevent…
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Statewide GOP candidate forum Tuesday night
Voters have the chance to hear from all of the statewide GOP candidates in an online forum Tuesday, May…
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Idaho lieutenant governor wants harshest US abortion ban
Idaho Republican Lt. Gov. and gubernatorial candidate Janice McGeachin on Monday demanded that Republican Gov. Brad Little call a special…
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Water line installation begins on Hayes Avenue
On Monday, City of Pocatello Water Department crews will be replacing the water main line on Hayes…
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Idaho kayaker dies in accident in northwestern Montana river
An experienced kayaker from Victor, Idaho, died in a kayaking accident in the Yaak River in northwestern Montana over the weekend, Lincoln County…
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Idaho Lt. Gov. McGeachin to finish year with budget deficit
v. Janice McGeachin, who is running for governor, has a $2,000 budget deficit in her office that will have to come out of next year’s…
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Moms at the Zoo have a fun Mother’s day
Moms were able to get into the Idaho Falls Zoo for only 50 cents Mothers day weekend. Mother’s Day Sunday the zoo was filled with moms, and their…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 303 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the weekend.…
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Shoup Bridge Campground to temporarily close during trailhead construction
Starting May 16, the Shoup Bridge Campground managed by the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office will close temporarily for…
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Idaho gas prices tick up
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 4.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.46/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…
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TSD 401 to no longer offer free breakfast and lunch to all students
For the past two years, Teton School District 401 schools have been able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. Next school year, the…
Continue Reading What parents should know about the increase in unexplained hepatitis cases in children
By Katia Hetter, CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating cases of unexplained hepatitis in children. As many as 109…
Continue Reading Dow tumbles again as tech wreck continues, S&P hits 52-week low
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business US stocks fell sharply on Monday, pushing the S&P 500 below 4000 for the first time in over a year as traders…
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10 invasive plants that can also trigger allergies
Wyndly used data from sources including the U.S. Department of Agriculture to compile a list of 10 common invasive plants and how they affect…
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Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee to meet in May
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest’s Eastern Idaho Resource Advisory Committee (RAC) will meet May 23, 2022 at the Forest Supervisor’s Office…
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Governor’s Taskforce on Fentanyl comes to Pocatello
On Monday, Pocatello City Hall is hosting a roundtable to discuss the impact that meth and fentanyl is having in the region.…
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Protesters in Pocatello come out in support of upholding Roe vs. Wade
On Saturday, a local group called Abortion is Health Care held a peaceful protest at Pocatello City…
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Pocatello community participates in annual spring cleanup
Residents of Pocatello and Chubbuck came out to Caldwell Park on Saturday to take part in the annual Community-Wide Spring Cleanup.…
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ISU holds spring commencement on Saturday
A total of 1,989 spring and summer 2022 graduates will receive 2,144 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s annual spring…
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The Idaho Falls farmers market returns
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Despite the winds, the waterfront was filled with people and the rich smell of fried food for the first day of the Idaho…
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New magistrate judge appointed for Bannock County
He will succeed the Honorable Bryan K. Murray, who will retire from the bench on July 1, 2022.…
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New details released in plane crash that killed 9 members of prominent Idaho family
The preliminary reports include witness statements, photos from the scene, and the transcript of the cockpit voice recorder.…
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Students at Sunnyside Elementary make the community better
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Local children set out to help the less fortunate today at Sunnyside Elementary. The school kicked off their Better World…
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Cheatgrass Challenge works to defend natural habitats
Several federal agencies including Idaho Rangeland Resources Commission are working to combat cheatgrass from harming natural plant…
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Curtailment order issued for some ground water users in Snake River Plain
Junior ground water users for the Snake River Plain will soon be subject to curtailment which means they could be without water for all of this…
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East Idaho Cinco de Mayo celebration returns
The Eastern Idaho Cinco De Mayo Committee invites you this May 7 and 8 to join Eastern Idaho’s biggest multicultural celebration.
After a two-year…
Yellowstone’s next chief of Visitor and Resource Protection named
Chris Flesch has been selected as the new Yellowstone National Park chief of Visitor and Resource…
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Jenny Oaks Baker in Rexburg tonight
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Jenny Oaks Baker, will be having the world premiere of her new album in Rexburg tonight. Nicknamed America’s Violinist,…
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Nearly 50 names added to Jackson Veteran Monument
It is a humbling scene in the heart of downtown Jackson Thursday, as members of the American Legion in Jackson add the names of more of our nations…
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New self-monitoring blood pressure program available in Wyoming
The Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is targeting high blood pressure with a new, free program that includes blood pressure self-monitoring,…
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Body found in car confirmed to be missing teen’s
The gray Nissan Versa hatchback was found Sunday, four years after the 16-year-old went…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 307 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 307 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Friday.…
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1 hospitalized, 1 arrested after multi-vehicle crash on US 20
Idaho State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle collision that occurred Thursday at approximately 12:08 a.m. on east and westbound US 20 at…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants miniature cow wish to Idaho Falls girl
Around noon on Thursday, Make-A-Wish Idaho granted a wish to have a cow to a 6-year-old Idaho Falls girl with a genetic disorder.…
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Experts rank the best US presidents of all time
Stacker rounded up the best U.S. presidents of all time based on rankings from C-SPAN.…
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Wyoming defamation lawsuit against Alec Baldwin is dismissed
CASPER, Wyo. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a defamation lawsuit over online harassment filed against actor Alec Baldwin by the family of a…
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Wyoming joins multi-state effort to address healthcare worker shortage
Governor Mark Gordon has announced Wyoming will be one of 14 states participating in a collaborative project to address health workforce challenges,…
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Officials issue warning as elk calving season begins soon
Yellowstone National Park officials have issued a warning as elk calving season will begin…
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Iona City Hall gets upgrades
Iona City Hall is getting an upgrade thanks to a new construction company in the…
Continue Reading COVID-19’s full death toll is nearly three times higher than reported, WHO data suggests
About 14.9 million people around the world died as a direct or indirect result of COVID-19 in the period between January 1, 2020, and December 31,…
Continue Reading Dow plunges more than 1,000 points in Wall Street’s worst day of the year
By Nicole Goodkind, CNN Business So much for the good feelings on Wall Street. US markets fell sharply Thursday, marking their worst day of the year…
Continue Reading Everything you need to know to fight sunburns, premature aging and skin cancer this summer
By Madeline Holcombe, CNN The bright red spot, tender skin, days of peeling — it’s only part of the sun damage story. Sunburns are the…
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Idaho Falls water tower replacement to happen soon
The current water tower for the city of Idaho Falls will be replaced soon with a new…
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Historic Pocatello Indian sign to be relit at new location on Main Street on May 25
Historic Downtown Pocatello’s Main Street will soon be lit up with an important piece of local history.…
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Weather-permitting, East Entrance Road in Yellowstone opens Friday
Weather-permitting, the road from East Entrance to Lake Village (Sylvan Pass), and Canyon Village to Lake Village, will open Friday, May 6 at 8 a.m.…
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Missing McCammon teen found safe
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho Falls Police Department, is requesting help from the southeast Idaho community…
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2 arrested, 1 wanted in Idaho Falls shooting incident
Idaho Falls Police released more information Wednesday afternoon regarding a shooting incident that took place Tuesday in Idaho…
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Jefferson School District 251 to offer full day kindergarten
At the April 13 board meeting, the Jefferson School District 251 Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the district’s Literacy…
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Wyoming to partner with INL on advanced energy and related technologies
The State of Wyoming has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Batelle Energy Alliance, the operating contractor of the Idaho National…
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Election security, other recommendations outlined in new Cybersecurity Task Force report
Governor Little will attend the Cyber Security Task Force press conference at the INL Meeting Center…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 322 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 322 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Names to be added to Jackson Town Square monument
On Thursday, the American Legion, in partnership with the own of Jackson, will be adding names to the monument in Town…
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Late US Sen. Orrin Hatch honored at Utah Capitol
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A procession of family, friends and colleagues gathered to honor late U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch,…
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Milk delivery thrives amid high gas prices
The clock strikes 12 a.m. on a Friday, and the only light you can see comes from scattered street lamps and the 24-hour gas station down the…
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INL seeks to find more efficient way to recycle electronic waste
For over half a decade the team at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been researching more efficient methods for recycling our old electronics.…
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$800K secured for Idahoans deceived by TurboTax
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden secured approximately $843,000 from the owner of TurboTax, Intuit, for deceiving consumers into paying for tax…
Continue Reading Chronic diseases are more likely to develop in these groups of people with anxiety and depression
Women of all ages and younger men with certain mood disorders are more likely to develop certain chronic illnesses, according to new…
Continue Reading Fewer than 1 in 5 US parents say they’ll get COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 as soon as they can, survey finds
US children under 5 are getting closer to authorized COVID-19 vaccines, but most parents may be reluctant to actually get them when they become…
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Firefighters ask for your help to ‘Fill the Boot’
The Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 1565 will continue its long-standing tradition of collecting critical funds for the Muscular…
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Rexburg traffic light study extended
The Idaho Transportation Department is extending the traffic signal study at the intersection of 2nd and the C-A-L Ranch parking lot in Rexburg.…
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State of Idaho files notice to seek death penalty against Lori Vallow-Daybell
On Monday, the State of Idaho filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty against Lori…
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Idaho Falls to hold citywide cleanup
Idaho Falls is getting ready to help residents with some spring…
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Shelter in place order lifted in Shelley
A shelter in place order has been lifted in…
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Freezin’ for a Reason Swimming Pool Fundraiser set for May 14
The City of Ammon will hold the second Annual Freezin’ for a Reason Swimming Pool Fundraiser on Saturday, May 14 at 3:00…
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Ybarra’s Student Advisory Council holds spring meeting
Monday was a day of transition and emotion for Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra as she welcomed her 13 Student Advisory Council…
Continue Reading Rocket Lab will try helicopter catch again, but it may take months
By Jackie Wattles, CNN Business Rocket Lab this week made an ostentatious attempt to catch a rocket as it fell from space using a hook-wielding…
Continue Reading FDA officials say annual COVID-19 shots may be needed in the future
The United States might need to update its COVID-19 vaccines each year, according to a trio of top US Food and Drug Administration officials, and “a…
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US to hold back Lake Powell water to protect hydropower
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. officials announced what they called extraordinary steps on Tuesday to keep hundreds of…
Continue Reading Newer, fitter descendants of Omicron variant begin to drive their own coronavirus waves
There’s no denying the numbers: Even with spotty reporting, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising again in the United…
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Most Americans have now had COVID-19 — but experts are predicting the next surge
While it’s tempting to say much of life is getting back to normal, it’s probably more accurate to say it feels more comfortable and normal living…
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ISU Sign Language Interpreting program awarded $2.1 million grant
The United States Department of Education, through its Rehabilitation Services Administration has awarded $2.1 million to Idaho State University…
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Former police, sheriffs oppose McGeachin’s run for governor
Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin’s association with what a group of retired Idaho county sheriffs and police officers said are extreme,…
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Simpson, Risch, Crapo release statements on leaked Supreme Court draft opinion
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after the Supreme Court draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade was…
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$0.50 admission for mothers at Idaho Falls Zoo this weekend
In a way to say Happy Mother’s Day, this weekend the Idaho Falls Zoo is letting women in for only 50…
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Big break in Jed Hall case
The case involving Jedediah “Jed” Hall may be coming to a conclusion after his car was pulled from the Snake River Sunday…
Continue Reading Where is the best place to watch the Eta Aquariids meteor shower
By Angie Orellana Hernandez and Ashley Strickland, CNN While the moon’s brightness may have obscured April Lyrid’s meteor shower,…
Continue Reading Putin may soon officially declare war on Ukraine, US and Western officials say
By Natasha Bertrand, Katie Bo Lillis, Jennifer Hansler, Alex Marquardt and Brad Lendon, CNN Russian President Vladimir Putin could formally declare…
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Raising funds for Idaho Youth Advisory Council during Idaho Gives
The City of Pocatello along with the League of Idaho Cities are working to help raise funds for the Idaho Youth Advisory Council (iYAC) that serve…
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Idaho Falls airport breaks passenger record
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has been serving more passengers than ever before. We’re told that 105,944 passengers passed through the airport…
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ISU graduates first students with MS in Computer Science, Ph.D. with Computer Science concentration
A pair of Idaho State University students will be going down in the history books as the first graduates to earn two advanced degrees from the…
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Shoshone Falls After Dark returns May 5
Southern Idaho Tourism, with the help of Idaho Central Credit Union, Idaho Power and the City of Twin Falls, will illuminate Shoshone Falls again…
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Idaho Power announces plans for large-scale battery storage projects
Idaho Power announced plans to install 120 megawatts (MW) of battery storage which will help maintain reliable service during periods of high use…
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