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Public hearing set after proposed water rate hike sparks outcry in Ammon and Iona

July 3, 2025 6:54 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Falls Water customers in Ammon and Iona are boiling mad over a proposed rate increase that could see their bills jump by…

Garden Creek Fire 80% contained

July 3, 2025 12:27 PM News Team

The Garden Creek Fire burning on the Fort Hall Reservation is now 80% contained. As of Thursday, the fire has now burned over 5,400 acres.

The…

Idaho GOP releases statement responding to threats against party leaders and members

July 3, 2025 11:06 AM News Release

In light of credible threats made against members of the Idaho Republican Party and its leadership, Idaho GOP Chairwoman Dorothy Moon issued the…

The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether states may ban transgender students from playing on sports teams that align with their gender identity.

Supreme Court agrees to review bans on transgender athletes joining teams that align with their gender identity

July 3, 2025 7:33 AM CNN Newsource

By John Fritze and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to decide whether states may ban transgender students from…

Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings

July 3, 2025 1:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…

Animal shelter asks people to celebrate 4th of July by being a cuddle buddy

July 3, 2025 10:44 AM Noah Farley

The Snake River Animal Shelter is asking people to be cuddle buddies for furry friends in need this 4th of July. If people are already planning to…

American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen resigns

July 3, 2025 10:15 AM News Team

American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen has announced she is stepping down to focus on her family while completing a new home in the county. Her…

Hundreds from church youth group evacuated from campsite due to Garden Creek Fire

July 1, 2025 10:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The growing Garden Creek Fire forced 250 people to evacuate a campground in Bingham County Tuesday. They were members of a Latter-day Saint church…

Idaho Falls Police hiring new officers – Testing July 26 & test prep on July 12

July 2, 2025 5:35 PM News Release

The Idaho Falls Police Department is hiring new police officers and a testing date just a few weeks out.

“Being a police officer gives you an…

Grizzly trapped and relocated on Caribou-Targhee National Forest

July 2, 2025 5:31 PM News Release

After consultation with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) relocated an approximately…

Prominent Idaho Falls figure dies after rollover crash

July 2, 2025 3:55 PM News Team

Bruce Turner, 72, a well-known Idaho Falls resident and former president of the Idaho Falls Rotary Club, died Sunday following a single-vehicle…

Marshall Public Library kicks off another year of collecting produce for people in need

July 2, 2025 5:43 PM Sam Ross

The Marshall Public Library is now accepting donations of fresh fruits and vegetables for families in need during the annual ‘Garden to Give’…

Snake River Animal Shelter offers tips for pet safety and stress relief during Fourth of July

July 2, 2025 5:44 PM Sam Ross

The Snake River Animal Shelter is helping pet owners prepare for increased pet stress during Fourth of July celebrations with simple tips and safety…

Chubbuck Road underpass reopens ahead of holiday weekend

July 2, 2025 5:45 PM Sam Ross

Chubbuck Road is now open after closures over the past month to finish construction on the I-15 underpass.

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD)…

Bryan Kohberger listens to arguments during a hearing in October 2023

Unpacking Bryan Kohberger’s guilty plea deal to avoid death penalty in Idaho student killings

July 2, 2025 12:27 PM CNN

CNN By Emma Tucker, CNN (CNN) — Bryan Kohberger appeared expressionless as a judge asked if he murdered four Idaho college students in their…

Sheriff’s Office seeks help to find missing developmentally disabled an in Ammon

July 2, 2025 3:48 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to find a missing developmentally disabled man who walked away from a residential…

Garden Creek Fire now 30% contained

July 2, 2025 3:10 PM News Team

The Garden Creek Fire, burning east of Blackfoot on the Fort Hall Reservation, has now consumed over a thousand acres and jumped the Blackfoot River…

Kohberger Hearing: Accused University of Idaho killer to accept plea deal

July 2, 2025 11:00 AM Seth Ratliff

Bryan Kohberger has accepted a plea deal that will spare him the death penalty in the slayings of four University of Idaho students in November 2022,…

Garden Creek Fire now at 1,000 acres – Evacuation orders lifted as fire conditions improve

July 1, 2025 2:36 PM Seth Ratliff

Crews near Blackfoot are battling to contain the Garden Creek Fire, estimated at 100 acres. The vegetation fire is reportedly 1.7 miles south of…

Massive food donation boosts Rexburg Family Crisis Center’s efforts

July 1, 2025 6:11 PM Ariel Jensen

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints delivered a massive donation of 28,000 pounds of food to the Family Crisis Center in Rexburg on…

Trump says Israel has ‘agreed to the necessary conditions’ to finalize 60-day ceasefire in Gaza

July 1, 2025 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Israel had “agreed to the necessary conditions” to finalize a ceasefire in Gaza, though it was not…

ISU Robotics Club returns victorious from national competition

July 1, 2025 5:02 PM Sam Ross

Idaho State University’s robotics club returned victorious from a national competition last week. The robotics club competed at the ‘ Skills USA…

The unique way a school district is helping students with sensory issues

July 1, 2025 2:23 PM CNN Newsource

An administrator in the Canyons School District who overcame a life changing illness is making a difference for students with special needs.

BJ…

Innovative materials/last steps of reconstruction: Teton Pass reopens in time for Independence Day

July 1, 2025 11:32 AM Seth Ratliff

Following an intensive, round-the-clock effort by crews to pave the permanent roadway, the Teton Pass (Wyoming State Highway 22) has officially…

Coeur d’Alene mourns fallen firefighters After Canfield Mountain ambush

July 1, 2025 10:59 AM Seth Ratliff

Authorities in Coeur d’Alene are holding a procession to honor the firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush on Canfield Mountain. Monday, the Coeur…

North Bannock Fire District conducting controlled burn at Portneuf Wellness Complex Tuesday

July 1, 2025 12:11 PM Sam Ross

The North Bannock Fire District will conduct a controlled burn at the Portneuf Wellness Complex all day Tuesday in preparation for Bannock County’s…

Senate GOP passes Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ after eleventh-hour scramble, setting up high-stakes fight in the House

July 1, 2025 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

Senate Republicans narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s giant tax and spending cuts package Tuesday after a days-long grind to secure the…

A plea deal is set to keep Bryan Kohberger locked up for life. Families of the Idaho victims have a range of emotions

July 1, 2025 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

By Hanna Park, Josh Campbell and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — The grieving family of 21-year-old Kaylee Goncalves spent weeks waiting for an arrest…

Coeur d'Alene Fire Department engineer Dave Tysdal

The firefighters killed and injured in Sunday’s attack had nearly 70 years of combined experience. Here’s what we know

July 1, 2025 3:40 AM CNN

CNN, BROADCASTIFY, KHQ, MARK LANTHROP, SPOKANE VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT, CITY OF COEUR D’ ALENE, KOOTENAI COUNTY FIRE AND RESCUE, CNN VIA WEBEX…

Rexburg man arrested after spying on sunbathers at Porter Park

June 30, 2025 9:19 PM Phillip Willis

Pictures of girls at the park were found on his phone. He also had a pair of gloves and roll of duct…

Authorities name victims and suspect in firefighter ambush

June 30, 2025 10:48 AM News Team

In a somber press conference Monday, authorities in Coeur d’Alene identified the two firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush. Coeur d’Alene Fire…

Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Palisades Reservoir

June 30, 2025 5:59 PM News Release

Just after 11 am this morning, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Star Valley Rescue were dispatched to the Palisades Reservoir near the…

69-Year-Old Rexburg man killed in Sunday accident near Sportsman’s Gun Range

June 30, 2025 5:20 PM News Team

A 69-year-old Rexburg man, Thomas Ray Archibald, died Sunday after a serious two-vehicle collision on West 33, near the Sportsman’s Gun…

Attacks on firefighters on the rise?

June 30, 2025 6:23 PM Noah Farley

Sullivan has worked as a firefighter for over 20 years. He says the assaults on firefighters often happen because the attackers are not in a stable…

Victim’s family “furious:” Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in University of Idaho murders to avoid the death penalty

June 30, 2025 4:03 PM Seth Ratliff

University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee…

Historic WWII bomber plane arrives in Pocatello for stop on nationwide tour

June 30, 2025 6:23 PM Sam Ross

The historic World War II B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade’ landed at the Pocatello Regional Airport on Monday for an interactive exhibition as part…

Teton County woman busted with quarter-pound of cocaine in narcotics investigation

June 30, 2025 2:25 PM Seth Ratliff

A 25-year-old Teton County woman is facing serious charges after sheriff’s deputies intercepted her in the act of delivering narcotics, including…

People invited to review/comment on Pocatello’s 6-Year transportation plan

June 30, 2025 6:25 PM Sam Ross

The Bannock Transportation Planning Organization is inviting people to review and comment on their most recent draft of the ‘Transportation…

Pocatello 13-year-old wins award at national invention competition

June 30, 2025 6:25 PM Sam Ross

Porter Meyers, a 13-year-old from Pocatello, recently won third place in the seventh grade category at the RTX Invention Convention US Nationals in…

Fort Hall man sentenced to Federal Prison for illegal possession of a firearm

June 30, 2025 12:23 PM News Release

Abe L. Sireech, 37, of Fort Hall, was sentenced to 29 months in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a felon, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin…

Search for missing Jefferson County teens expands to Colorado, Arizona, and South Dakota

June 30, 2025 12:03 PM Seth Ratliff

The search for two missing Jefferson County teens, 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle Fisher, has expanded once again, due to new…

Canadian runaway faces felony charges after multi-state crime spree

June 30, 2025 10:30 AM Seth Ratliff

A 15-year-old Canadian runaway is now in custody in Lincoln County, Wyoming, facing multiple serious felony charges after allegedly stealing and…

Community All-Stars: Local artist leaves his mark on sides of buildings

June 30, 2025 9:33 AM Linda Larsen

All around Pocatello, vibrant murals beautify the sides of buildings across town. Some even in unseen places, all with the same artist signature,…

Suspected gunman in fatal ambush of firefighters has been found dead

June 29, 2025 5:29 PM Noah Farley

The Kootenai County Sheriff tells ABC News the firefighters were responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain. When the firefighters arrived, someone…

Kids send water-powered rockets into the sky

June 29, 2025 3:36 PM Noah Farley

Idaho State University’s Physics Department students taught the kids a little about physics and showed them how to build their own water-powered…

Saturday sees busy events in Eastern Idaho

June 28, 2025 6:04 PM Noah Farley

“We’re just here meeting people. I’m really having a good time discussing the artwork and showing people my portfolio and having different…

“Truth and Reconciliation” Conference held to voice concerns on Victor Perez shooting

June 28, 2025 9:06 AM Curtis Jackson

Attorneys of the Victor Perez family are hosting a “Truth and Reconciliation Conference” in Pocatello on Saturday to allow citizens to voice their…

What’s next for Bryan Kohberger’s defense after judge dismissed bid for ‘alternate perpetrator’ theory

June 28, 2025 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

Defense lawyers for Kohberger, the 30-year-old accused of killing four University of Idaho students in their Moscow, Idaho, home in November 2022,…

Nationwide search intensifies for missing Jefferson County FLDS teens

June 27, 2025 5:08 PM Ariel Jensen

Organizations across the country are helping with the search for 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle…

Chris Poulter named Bonneville County Clerk

June 27, 2025 3:16 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Commissioners selected Chris Poulter as the next County Clerk on Friday.…

Pocatello-Chubbuck school board chair addresses updated cellphone policy

June 27, 2025 3:24 PM Sam Ross

“We really just want more of a focused education atmosphere,” said Deanna Judy, Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board…

TRAVEL ALERT: Teton Pass to close Friday night through Monday morning

June 27, 2025 1:08 PM Curtis Jackson

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, beginning Friday night through Monday morning.…

Impaired driving fatalities down, but still a leading cause of death on Idaho roads

June 27, 2025 9:21 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reporting an 18% decrease in fatalities from impaired driving crashes—down from 105 in 2023 to 86 in…

Lawsuit officially filed against Pocatello Police after fatal shooting of autistic teen

June 26, 2025 10:16 PM Seth Ratliff, Linda Larsen

Lawyers representing the family of Victor Perez, a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy, held a press conference tonight, Thursday, June 26, to…

Bill mandating the sale of public land reduced in scope

June 27, 2025 10:27 PM Phillip Willis

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A controversial bill championed by Utah Senator Mike Lee has been reduced in scope. The bill previously required the…

Popular Lavender Festival returns to Inkom June 27

June 26, 2025 2:19 PM Sam Ross

Inkom Lavender Farm, Lavender Lane, is hosting their third annual Lavender Festival on June 27 and 28, with live music, local food and vendors, and…

Former Downard Funeral Home owner pleads guilty to mishandling charges

June 26, 2025 6:40 PM Sam Ross

The former owner of Downard Funeral Home, Lance Peck, has agreed to plead guilty to mishandling his…

Idaho Falls Fire warns against improper firework disposal

June 26, 2025 5:01 PM Ariel Jensen

If you’re planning to light up the sky for the Fourth of July, remember safety continues even after all fireworks…

Grizzly Bear in Island Park euthanized after becoming food-conditioned

June 26, 2025 4:32 PM News Release

On June 26, Idaho Fish and Game, in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, euthanized an adult male grizzly after it had become…

Reward offered for return of Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS

June 26, 2025 10:29 AM Seth Ratliff

An up to $5,000 reward is now being offered for information leading to the safe return of two missing Idaho teens, Rachelle Fischer, 15, and Allen…

ITD preps streets for festive Fourth of July

June 26, 2025 6:50 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is touching up Main roads in several towns to ensure smooth streets in time for 4th of July…

“It’s just time:” Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti announces he won’t seek re-election in 2026

June 26, 2025 12:27 PM News Team

The city of Ammon will have a new mayor in 2026. In a social media post, Sean Coletti announced he will not be seeking re-election, saying, “It’s…

By popular demand: Museum of Idaho brings back Keefer’s Island tours July 2025

June 26, 2025 11:39 AM News Team

fter a sold-out debut Summer last year, the Museum of Idaho (MOI) is bringing back tours of Keefer’s Island. The island, just off the Snake River…

Bison dies in Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring

June 26, 2025 11:57 AM Noah Farley

On Saturday, June 21, Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park became the site of a truly “heartbreaking” event. Tourists watched,…

Map showing areas of Pocatello where absolutely no fireworks are allowed.

Pocatello holds town hall on fireworks

June 26, 2025 10:36 PM Phillip Willis

“Anything that says ‘explosion’ on the firework itself, they will talk about leaving the ground, those are illegal fireworks…” says Dean Bullock,…

North 8th closed in Bear Lake County due to road collapse

June 25, 2025 6:07 PM News Team

The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office has closed a section of North 8th due to a partial road collapse. The closure is in effect from the Montpelier…

FIRST ON 8: “They want answers.” Perez Family attorneys to detail expanded civil rights lawsuit Thursday

June 25, 2025 6:18 PM Linda Larsen

Attorneys for the family of Victor Perez, the autistic teen fatally shot by Pocatello Police Officers on April 5th, are set to hold a press…

Bannock County announces county-wide burn ban starting July 1

June 25, 2025 4:21 PM Sam Ross

Fire departments across Bannock County have announced a unified, county-wide burn ban set to begin on July 1. This ban prohibits all open burning…

Ammon’s 17th Street bridge opens to three lanes; Full access expected by July 4th

June 25, 2025 3:34 PM Phillip Willis

After months of detours and delays, the 17th Street bridge in Ammon is now open to 3 lanes of travel. According to the City of Ammon, the remaining…

Bonneville County partners with US Forest Service to repair Bear Creek Road

June 25, 2025 3:33 PM News Team

Wednesday, the Bonneville County Commissioners officially partnered with the U.S. Forest Service to begin repairs on Bear Creek Road. This agreement…

D93 Network Restored After Cyberattack

June 23, 2025 10:26 AM Seth Ratliff

Bonneville County School District 93 (D93) is currently investigating a cybersecurity attack that has breached its network. As a precautionary…

Boulder attack suspect charged with federal hate crimes

June 25, 2025 11:59 AM CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department has charged a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people…

Fire danger elevated to “High” in Teton area

June 25, 2025 12:05 PM News Release

Fire managers have raised the fire danger rating to “high” across Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk…

Four arrested for alleged drag racing in Grand Teton National Park

June 25, 2025 11:32 AM Seth Ratliff

A group of four were arrested yesterday after allegedly drag racing high-end luxury sports cars on Teton Park Road, a scenic and heavily used…

Doomsday Mom demands new trial in Brandon Boudreaux attempted murder case

June 25, 2025 11:04 AM Seth Ratliff

Convicted killer Lori Vallow Daybell, often referred to as the “Doomsday Mom,” has filed a motion demanding a new trial in Arizona. She was recently…

Community All-Stars: Master Scott Southwick promoted to Grandmaster

July 6, 2025 9:22 AM Kailey Galaviz

Confidence can be difficult to build, but within the walls of Southwick Black Belt Academy, it blossoms. Much of that is thanks to Grandmaster Scott…

Blackfoot development project is getting mixed reviews

June 24, 2025 10:43 PM Max Gershon

Residents of Blackfoot are raising concerns over a proposed expansion called Honeybrook 4.…

Federal Roadless Rule on the road out

June 24, 2025 9:52 PM Phillip Willis

The USDA says the action is meant to be in alignment with President Trump’s executive order 14192, “Unleashing Prosperity through…

As measles cases spread to nearby states, Idaho health officials stress vaccination

June 24, 2025 4:14 PM Ariel Jensen

Health officials in Idaho are urging caution as the CDC continues to confirm increasing Measles cases across the United States. Over the weekend,…

Pocatello Fire Department urges “Safe and Sane” 4th of July celebrations

June 24, 2025 3:37 PM News Release

As the 4th of July holiday approaches, the Pocatello Fire Department reminds all residents to celebrate safely and responsibly. Following the recent…

Produce truck rollover blocks traffic on Highway 26; No injuries reported

June 24, 2025 3:19 PM Linda Larsen

A Semi-truck rollover is blocking traffic along milepost 390 of Highway 26, near the Palisades Reservoir. The accident happened around 1:59 PM on…

Teton County Search and Rescue aids injured runner in Phillips Canyon

June 24, 2025 12:43 PM News Team

A man is recovering after getting hurt in Phillips Canyon. On Sunday, June 22, the 35-year-old man was trail running alone when he went down with a…

Center Stage Theatre announces 2026 lineup

June 23, 2025 8:32 PM Seth Ratliff

Center Stage Theatre is drawing back the curtain and shining a spotlight on their 2026 Season of shows. The theatre says they are thrilled for their…

Rocking new musical debuts for ISU Farm Bureau Summer Theatre 2025 season

June 24, 2025 12:18 PM Sam Ross

“It’s funny, but it also shows the battles that children can face and how they feel like they can’t be heard,” said Hannah Christensen, a Pocatello…

ISP investigates fatal crash following police pursuit in Cassia County

June 24, 2025 11:10 AM News Team

he Idaho State Police is investigating a police pursuit that ended in a fatal crash early Tuesday morning, June 24, killing one man. The incident…

Pocatello Water Dept. to start main line replacement project in Historic Downtown on Wednesday

June 24, 2025 12:18 PM Sam Ross

The Pocatello Water Department will start replacing a stretch of water main line on South Arthur Ave. between West Whitman St. and West Terry St. in…

Chip sealing to begin Wednesday at I-86 and I-15 System Interchange

June 24, 2025 1:48 PM News Release

Beginning tomorrow, the Idaho Transportation Department will chip seal the System Interchange in Pocatello. Once this work is complete, the roadway…

Victim identified in Monday’s fatal shooting near West Snake River Boat Ramp

June 23, 2025 9:19 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a shooting on N. River Road, north of Idaho Falls Monday morning.…

Detectives stumped on vehicle involved in FLDS children disappearance

June 24, 2025 9:29 AM Curtis Jackson

Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said the car thought to be involved in taking two children from the Monteview area was not in…

ISP investigates pedestrian accident on I-15 south of Idaho Falls

June 24, 2025 9:04 AM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 15, just south of Idaho…

Couple picking up pieces after devastating Bancroft fire, GoFundMe offers hope

June 23, 2025 5:56 PM News Team

The community of Bancroft is picking up the pieces after a fire swept through Main Street Saturday, affecting two homes and damaging a nearby shed…

Mother of missing teens speaks with Local News 8

June 23, 2025 10:15 PM Chris Nestman

Elizabeth Roundy, mother of two kidnapped teens, speaks with Local News 8.…

UPDATE: Southeast Idaho Team Takes 2nd Place in National Speech and Debate Tournament Final

June 23, 2025 2:48 PM Doug Long

This is the first time in the 100 year history of the competition that any team from Idaho has made it this…

Mother fears missing Idaho teens taken by FLDS amidst disturbing revelations

June 23, 2025 9:09 AM Chris Nestman

Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking Allen Larand Fisher, 13, and Rachael Leray Fischer, 15. They were reported missing on Sunday, June 22,…

On the move: Life-sized elephant sculptures leave Jackson Hole

June 23, 2025 12:47 PM News Team

After weeks on display at the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson Hole, the Giant Elephant Migration is back on the road. To send them off,…

Trump declares end to “12 Day War” as Israel and Iran agree to ceasefire

June 23, 2025 11:44 AM News Team

Iran has reportedly launched missile attacks targeting U.S. bases in Qatar and Iraq. The move comes after the U.S. bombed three Iranian nuclear sites…