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BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road

February 24, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management has closed Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near…

ISU professor watching Ukraine situation closely

February 24, 2022 5:45 PM Linda Larsen

One of the people watching the Ukraine conflict very closely is Idaho State University Political Science Professor Dr. Colin…

Dads on Duty in Jefferson School District

February 24, 2022 5:31 PM Rachel Fabbi

The new volunteer program brings in dads to bridge the community and schools together, explains Whitney Wagoner, the student safety coordinator for…

Yellowstone starts bison cull as animals migrate to Montana

February 24, 2022 4:06 PM Associated Press

Yellowstone National Park captured 37 bison migrating outside the park and sent most of them to slaughter under a program that seeks to prevent the…

Investigation finds local potato farm offers illegal low wages or deportation to workers

February 24, 2022 4:30 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Labor found a potato farm in Bancroft failed to pay required wages and provide safe living conditions for its foreign workers.…

Man sentenced to federal prison for vehicle break-in and credit card fraud scheme

February 24, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

A Miami Beach, Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud stemming from his participation in a vehicle break-in scheme…

Boise man sentenced to 4 years for methamphetamine distribution

February 24, 2022 3:17 PM News Team

A Boise man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distribution of…

Salmon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor

February 24, 2022 2:47 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Salmon man on…

Alcohol serving health bill passes Senate

February 24, 2022 3:18 PM News Team

At the Idaho Statehouse Thursday, the Senate passed a bill to lower the age for someone to be able to sale and serve…

Substitute teacher drug test bill goes to full House

February 24, 2022 3:19 PM News Team

The House Education Committee advanced a bill to require mandatory drug testing for substitute teachers…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,409 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

February 24, 2022 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,409 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…

Bannock County completes ADA restroom renovations under budget

February 24, 2022 3:26 PM News Team

After months of hard work and supply chain delays, the six newly renovated, wheelchair accessible restrooms in the Bannock County Courthouse were…

House OKs bill to keep lethal injection drug source secret

February 24, 2022 12:46 PM Associated Press

The House has approved legislation that would bar Idaho officials from releasing where they obtain the drugs used in lethal injection executions.…

Students celebrate FFA Week by driving tractors into school

February 24, 2022 3:08 PM Seth Ratliff

Students at Rigby High School arrived in style…

See how Idaho is affected by e-commerce scams

February 17, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Wicked Reports investigated e-commerce scams in Idaho using data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints…

Man pleads guilty to methamphetamine trafficking

February 24, 2022 10:36 AM News Team

A California man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to…

Idaho Falls Zoo seeks new adult volunteers

February 24, 2022 9:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo needs adult volunteers to perform on-grounds conservation presentations, support education programs, special events, help with…

Oreo maker and Coke bottler close up shop in Ukraine

February 24, 2022 5:43 AM CNN

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business A number of companies have suspended production or limited manufacturing output in Ukraine because of the Russian…

Train your brain for better sleep with 3 expert tips

February 24, 2022 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

In today’s world of chronic sleep deprivation, the blessings of a good night’s sleep may seem impossible to…

COVID-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here’s who’s still at risk

February 24, 2022 10:04 AM CNN Newsource

Plummeting COVID-19 case counts across the United States are leading to lifted mask mandates and more conversations about steps toward normalcy –…

Test run underway at Idaho Site Liquid Waste Treatment Facility

February 23, 2022 3:00 PM News Team

Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory Site crews are operating the final test run of the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU),…

Take immediate measures to prevent frozen waterlines

February 23, 2022 9:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Water Division is encouraging property owners who have properties that are 20 years or older to take immediate measures to prevent…

Party affiliation bill moves to Senate

February 23, 2022 5:42 PM Linda Larsen

If you aren’t sure whether you will be voting Republican or Democrat in the upcoming Primary Election, you may have to make your decision sooner…

Study finds children release fewer respiratory droplets and aerosols, a clue to understanding COVID-19 transmission

February 24, 2022 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

Children ages 8 to 10 put out about a quarter of the aerosolized particles as adults do when breathing, speaking and singing, according to a new…

House OKs bill to protect Idaho gun makers, carriers

February 23, 2022 4:18 PM Associated Press

Legislation to enhance protections for gun-makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho is headed to the governor.…

Idaho Senate OKs resolution condemning ‘divisive curriculum’

February 23, 2022 3:28 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate has approved a resolution that characterizes The New York Times’ “1619 Project” as a divisive reeducation campaign about…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,310 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

February 23, 2022 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,310 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…

Birth control bill passes Senate

February 23, 2022 5:36 PM News Team

A bill to require health insurance companies to cover the cost of general birth control has passed the…

Bill lifting Idaho’s primary militia ban passes Idaho House

February 23, 2022 2:49 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House resoundingly passed a bill that would repeal the state’s primary law banning private militias on Wednesday.…

Gov. Gordon recognizes nationwide RISE award winner

February 23, 2022 2:43 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon recognized the selection of Newcastle Middle School Paraprofessional Keeley Anderson as the 2022 Recognizing Inspiring School…

New studies bring BA.2 variant into sharper focus

February 23, 2022 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

On the heels of concerning new lab and animal experiments suggesting that BA.2 may be capable of causing more severe disease than the original…

New construction projects on the way in Rexburg

February 23, 2022 1:08 PM Braydon Wilson

Summer of 2022 will see some new road construction coming into the Rexburg area. The city of Rexburg Public Works director Keith Davidson says the…

INL, University of Utah agree to expand collaborative research opportunities

February 24, 2022 10:26 AM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have signed an agreement allowing both organizations to collaborate on research and development…

East Idaho education project grant deadline March 1

February 23, 2022 3:12 PM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation is seeking grant applications to the Idaho Future Fund for projects that will support gaps in K-12 educational…

Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board Call on residents to shape future of tourism in Tetons

February 24, 2022 10:41 AM News Team

The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB) is calling on community members living or working in Teton County, Wyoming, to share…

Boise man pleads guilty to transportation for prostitution and money laundering

February 23, 2022 12:09 PM News Team

A Boise man pleaded guilty to transportation for prostitution and money…

Firefighters battle fire in downtown Pocatello

February 23, 2022 10:44 AM Linda Larsen

Firefighters spent Wednesday morning battling a fire at the corner of Clark Street and North Main Street in…

Highest-paying construction jobs in Boise

February 20, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the highest paying construction jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…

Time between Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can be up to 8 weeks for some people, updated CDC guidance says

February 23, 2022 10:05 AM CNN Newsource

The interval between first and second doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines may be as long as eight weeks for certain people, the US…

People with COVID-19 may face long-term cardiovascular complications, study says

February 23, 2022 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, scientists are finding that the coronavirus has far-reaching effects on health beyond the acute phase…

House OKs Idaho participation in Powerball with new nations

February 23, 2022 9:32 AM Associated Press

Legislation allowing the Powerball lottery and its huge jackpots to continue in Idaho has cleared the House.…

Flag be flown at half staff at Capitol and in Teton County on Friday

February 23, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset…

Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails

February 23, 2022 8:30 AM News Team

The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…

Police search for juvenile runaway

February 22, 2022 1:52 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a 15-year-old juvenile runaway.…

Bonneville County Library Board discusses renewing the contract with the city

February 22, 2022 6:23 PM Braydon Wilson

No progress was made on whether the Idaho Falls Public Library will charge residents in Bonneville county more to use the services the library…

Rental fee regulations bill

February 22, 2022 5:50 PM News Team

After passing a bill earlier this month to ban cities or counties from capping rental fees, the Idaho House will now take up a bill that would impose…

House asks Washington Governor to veto possible gas tax

February 22, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

The Idaho House unanimously passed Tuesday what is called a Joint Memorial to Washington State Governor Jay…

1 injured in officer involved shooting

February 22, 2022 4:19 PM News Team

An investigation is underway in Boise after a person was shot Tuesday…

Troopers respond to semi fire on I-15

February 22, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

The Pocatello Fire Department reports crews were busy Tuesday morning working a semi fire on southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 62 near Port of…

Bill would reimburse defendants who shoot under self-defense

February 22, 2022 3:38 PM Associated Press

A panel of lawmakers introduced legislation that would strengthen Idaho’s “stand your ground” law by requiring counties to reimburse anyone…

House approves ban on businesses requiring vaccinations

February 22, 2022 5:46 PM News Team

The Idaho House of Representatives has approved a bill to make it a crime for an employer to require a COVID-19 vaccine or require employees to…

SIPH to provide free health screenings

February 22, 2022 3:09 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is conducting free health screenings, by appointment only, for the public on Feb. 23 and Feb.…

Teton County hires Regional Transportation Planning Administrator

February 23, 2022 2:53 PM News Team

Teton County announced the hire of a Regional Transportation Planning Administrator, a newly created position that will coordinate the transportation…

Bannock County lieutenant to retire after 30 years of service

February 22, 2022 3:18 PM News Team

A long-time Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is hanging up his badge after nearly 30 years of…

Retaining wildland firefighters helps keep communities safe

February 23, 2022 2:54 PM News Team

Idaho’s wildland firefighters are a step closer to receiving competitive compensation on par with their federal peers and other western…

Target announces grand opening date for Jackson store

February 22, 2022 2:54 PM News Team

Target will have the official grand opening of the new Jackson, Wyoming store on April 3,…

Additional areas of City Creek Trail System to be closed for Russian Olive removal

February 22, 2022 2:49 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello is continuing its work to remove Russian Olive trees in the City Creek Trail…

Legislation aimed at Idaho property taxes clears House panel

February 22, 2022 2:14 PM Associated Press

Legislation to force local taxing districts to use some of their revenue sharing funds from state sales tax for property tax relief is headed to the…

Bill to ban youth gender confirmation surgery introduced

February 22, 2022 2:13 PM Associated Press

Legislation that would make it illegal to perform gender confirmation surgery on juveniles was introduced in the Idaho House State Affairs Committee…

Bison operations begin in Yellowstone

February 22, 2022 12:38 PM News Team

Bison operations began at the Stephens Creek administrative area in Yellowstone National Park late last week.…

Track your refund online anytime

February 22, 2022 11:42 AM News Team

After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, track your refund online at tax.idaho.gov/refund for the most up-to-date information.…

Risch endorses Bedke for Idaho Lieutenant Governor

February 22, 2022 11:42 AM News Team

Idaho U.S. Senator Jim Risch is throwing his support behind Speaker Scott Bedke and officially endorsed Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant…

DEQ seeks comment on 2022 Integrated Report

February 22, 2022 10:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the 2022 Integrated…

Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident

February 22, 2022 10:51 AM Associated Press

By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort Tuesday morning, forcing the closures…

As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C

February 22, 2022 10:48 AM CNN Newsource

After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across the United States braced for…

Farming production and costs down, but total revenue up in Idaho

February 22, 2022 8:25 AM Cole Sams

2021 was an historic year for our local…

Rigby Rocket Club taking aim at Nationals

February 22, 2022 7:44 AM Conner Nuckols

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The next generation of rocket scientists are blasting off in Rigby. Five Rigby students will be competing in this year’s “Team…

Wind Chill Warning with a few snow showers for Tuesday

February 21, 2022 4:30 PM Michael Coats

An area of low pressure continues to slide to the southwest, with a few leftover snow showers and cold air from the north. OVERNIGHT: A chance of…

Utah police: Man told 4-year-old to fire at officers

February 21, 2022 5:58 PM Associated Press

MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Police believe a man told his 4-year-old child to fire at officers following a dispute over his order at a McDonald’s…

Bill prohibiting ‘ballot harvesting’ passes Idaho House

February 21, 2022 4:37 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House on Monday passed a bill making it illegal to deliver a neighbor’s voting ballot to the post office.…

Stricter voter affiliation bill narrowly passes Idaho House

February 21, 2022 4:36 PM Associated Press

voters to join a political party earlier in the year if they want to vote in the primary narrowly passed the Idaho House on Monday after lively…

Superintendent Ybarra seeks re-election

February 21, 2022 3:30 PM News Team

Current State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced Monday she will seek re-election this…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths

February 22, 2022 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,496 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths over the holiday…

Health officials urge vaccines as Idaho lags behind

February 21, 2022 12:31 PM Emma Benson

We’re two years into the pandemic, and doctors are still echoing the same…

Idaho gas prices now below the national average

February 21, 2022 12:08 PM News Team

International tensions and the rising cost of crude oil have sent gas prices soaring in other parts of the country, but so far, Idaho has been spared…

Are you prepared for a power outage?

January 13, 2020 2:18 PM News Team

Power outages can occur anytime due to factors such as storms, animals and…

BLM selects new Idaho State Director

February 21, 2022 11:27 AM News Team

Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced veteran and manager Karen Kelleher has been selected as the BLM’s Idaho…

Attorney General issues tips for homeowners on solar installations

February 21, 2022 11:53 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is advising Idahoans to do their homework before purchasing residential rooftop solar…

Want to visit a popular US national park this summer? Start planning yesterday

February 21, 2022 11:07 AM CNN Newsource

Venice knows the burden all too well. So does…

Kamila Valieva thanks coaches and fans for support following Winter Olympics

February 21, 2022 9:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Aleks Klosok, CNN Kamila Valieva took to social media on Monday to thank her coaches and fans for their support following her first Winter…

What are the new COVID-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in

February 21, 2022 10:50 AM CNN Newsource

Parents are experiencing…

Election transparency bills introduced in Idaho committee

February 21, 2022 10:22 AM Associated Press

Two bills focused on transparency in Idaho’s elections were introduced in a Senate committee on Monday.…

Bonneville K9 deputy passes away

February 21, 2022 10:08 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has suffered a big…

In-person hunter education classes scheduled in Pocatello

February 21, 2022 9:46 AM News Team

With spring turkey hunts and the big game controlled hunt application period right around the corner, now is the time to get your hunter education…

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pocatello, ID

Bethel Missionary Baptist Church receives national recognition

February 21, 2022 8:41 AM Cole Sams

The National Park Service has listed the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pocatello in its National Register of Historic…

Powerline down near Fort Hall

February 21, 2022 7:44 AM Conner Nuckols

FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFIF) – A powerline caused some traffic early Monday morning near Fort Hall. Police and firefighters both responded to the downed…

Isolated Snow showers for the next few days leading to very cold temperatures this week

February 20, 2022 4:34 PM Evan Thomason

The arctic cold will be within our region starting on Tuesday with temperatures decreasing even more during the…

District 93 School Board to attend ISBA Day in Boise

February 20, 2022 2:32 PM Braydon Wilson

Idaho state legislators and the Idaho State School Board Association have come together for their annual Day on the Hill, where Idaho School board…

Snow biker killed in avalanche in southern Montana

February 20, 2022 11:05 AM Associated Press

COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a snow biker was killed in an avalanche in southern Montana. The Gallatin National…

House fire leaves one injured

February 20, 2022 10:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department got the call just after 7 A.M. Sunday, of a house fire in the 2000 block of North 45th…

Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society holds open house

Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society back open to public

February 20, 2022 10:11 AM Cole Sams

A unique display in Pocatello is going full steam…

Juneteenth could become Utah’s newest state holiday

February 20, 2022 6:00 AM Associated Press

By BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO The Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Juneteenth could soon be designated a state holiday in Utah, thanks to a bill passed…

Massive decrease in temperature in the next few days

February 19, 2022 8:20 PM Evan Thomason

A cold front will pass through tomorrow which will look to bring several changes to weather forecast in the coming…

American Dog Sled Race a big part of life on Ashton

February 19, 2022 10:03 PM Braydon Wilson

The American Dog Derby, is America’s oldest dog sled race with its origins tracing back to 1917. The race has quickly become part of the lives of the…