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Chad Daybell’s attorney gets more time to file for a dismissal

January 27, 2022 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A motion hearing for the Chad Daybell case is schedule for Thursday morning.…

D93 to close all schools Friday, stays in high-risk phase

January 26, 2022 5:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will be closed Friday, January…

Omicron variant identified in Southeast Idaho

January 26, 2022 4:15 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed cases of the Omicron Variant in Bannock and Bingham Counties.…

Person taken into custody after Idaho Falls disturbance

January 26, 2022 10:47 PM Joel Killam

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of W 14th Street for a report of a disturbance…

How to get your free N-95 masks

January 26, 2022 5:47 PM Linda Larsen

The Biden Administration will make 400 million N-95 masks available to the public as soon as next week, primarily through…

Ammon man arrested for lewd conduct with minor

January 26, 2022 11:54 AM News Team

Following an investigation by Idaho State Police detectives in cooperation with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Bonneville County…

1 arrested after search warrant served

January 26, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant at an apartment and business in Idaho Falls Tuesday as part of an ongoing…

Idaho newborns to be screened for additional illnesses and conditions

January 26, 2022 3:52 PM News Team

Idaho’s Newborn Screening Program (NBS) has expanded the list of conditions for which it screens, lifting the total number from 47 to 51 effective…

Blood donations are critically needed as Red Cross faces worst shortage in a decade

January 26, 2022 3:14 PM News Team

Blood donations at our area hospitals are reaching a critical…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,088 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 26, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,088 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…

Woman admits to wire fraud scheme to embezzle from employer

January 26, 2022 2:37 PM News Team

An Osburn, Idaho woman pleaded guilty to wire…

Anti-abortion resolution to lower flags passes Idaho House

January 26, 2022 2:30 PM Associated Press

The full Idaho House on Wednesday adopted an anti-abortion resolution encouraging people to fly flags at half-staff one day a year in recognition of…

Unknown space object beaming out radio signals every 18 minutes remains a mystery

January 26, 2022 1:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Ashley Strickland, CNN While mapping radio waves across the universe, astronomers happened upon a celestial object releasing giant bursts of…

Realtor: Idaho housing market not expected to slow down

January 26, 2022 4:33 PM Rachel Fabbi

“We have to see a calming of the market. Every sprinter has got to take a break, right? So our market has to ease up. But I don’t see easing in…

D91 approves full-day kindergarten for 2022-2023 school year

January 14, 2022 9:36 AM News Team

After extensive research during the last few months, Idaho Falls School District 91 is planning to offer all day kindergarten in all its elementary…

Million-dollar Idaho lottery prize still unclaimed

January 26, 2022 11:48 AM News Team

Winners of this year’s Idaho Raffle have yet to cash-in on their…

Idaho Power warns customers of ongoing scams

January 26, 2022 11:39 AM News Team

Idaho Power is seeing an uptick in calls from customers reporting several scams.…

Ryan Hamilton hit by bus

January 26, 2022 11:38 AM News Team

A comedian who grew up in east Idaho who went on to earn some national fame is pushing back his return trip to Salt lake…

Risch announces Spring 2022 interns for Washington, D.C. office

January 26, 2022 11:31 AM News Team

The aptitude of a couple local students has caught the attention of a U.S.…

Mule deer trapping helps officials assess winter survival

January 26, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

Fish and Game biologists with the Magic Valley Region are spending time this winter collaring mule deer does and fawns to assess survival over the…

Proposed law would set end date for Idaho Legislature

January 26, 2022 10:52 AM Associated Press

Legislation to set an end date for Idaho legislative sessions following last year’s record-long session has been introduced.…

Despite CDC directive, many pharmacies refusing to give fourth shots to immune-compromised patients

January 26, 2022 10:34 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to send a clear message to pharmacies on a conference call this week: Stop turning away…

Rexburg hoping to foster a new era in, raising home grown businesses

January 26, 2022 12:54 PM Braydon Wilson

Rexburg is working hard to support the needs of its community’s budding entrepreneurs and small businesses.…

Idaho’s 2021 graduation stats show increase in five-year rate, impact of pandemic

January 26, 2022 9:40 AM News Team

Idaho’s five-year graduation rate is the highest it’s ever been, Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra…

Coronavirus liability shield extension bill heads to House

January 25, 2022 4:11 PM Associated Press

egislation is heading to the House to extend a legal shield to Idaho businesses, schools and government entities from lawsuits if someone catches…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,518 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

January 25, 2022 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,518 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths…

During Omicron, disease severity appears to be lower than during other periods of high transmission, according to CDC study

January 25, 2022 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

During a period when the Omicron coronavirus variant was dominant, severe outcomes for patients hospitalized with COVID-19 — including ICU…

Scholarship change eyed for survivors of Idaho soldiers

January 25, 2022 3:19 PM Associated Press

Legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise last year has…

Police seek help locating theft suspect

January 25, 2022 2:51 PM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a…

AARP Idaho accepting 2022 Community Challenge grant applications

January 25, 2022 12:58 PM News Team

AARP Idaho is inviting local organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now…

SH-55 north of Smiths Ferry reopened

January 25, 2022 12:54 PM News Team

Idaho State Highway 55 (SH-55) north of Smiths Ferry reopened Monday to traffic in both directions following cleanup of the rockslide this past…

Boise multi-employer job fair set for Feb. 2

January 25, 2022 12:50 PM News Team

Idaho Labor is hosting a multi-employer job fair Feb. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Holiday Inn Express, 475 W. Parkcenter Blvd., in…

Pocatello CARES Act rental, mortgage assistance still available

January 25, 2022 12:50 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello still has Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funding available for Pocatello residents facing financial…

Officials: Idaho healthcare system under extreme pressure

January 25, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT)…

Rare to Idaho, a ringtail was recently found in Twin Falls, and you can see it in a video

January 25, 2022 11:45 AM News Team

There have only been five confirmed sighting of ringtails in…

5 elk die in Wood River Valley after eating toxic yew plants

January 25, 2022 11:17 AM News Team

Despite a 2016 Blaine County ordinance restricting the planting of noxious plants, including exotic yew, three elk, two cows and one calf, were found…

‘It is so traumatic’: Husband & wife hospitalized with COVID-19 together, urge vaccination

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Sara Fili Click here for updates on this story OMAHA, Nebraskas (KETV) — An Omaha native nearly lost both her…

Pfizer and BioNTech begin clinical trial for Omicron-specific vaccine

January 25, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

Pfizer and BioNTech have begun a clinical trial for their Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine candidate, they announced in a news release on…

These 4 states have fully regained the jobs lost during the pandemic

January 25, 2022 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

America’s job market hasn’t fully recovered yet. But some states are already back to…

SAT will soon be all-digital and shortened from 3 hours to 2

January 25, 2022 10:03 AM CNN Newsource

The SAT taken by prospective college students across the country will go all-digital starting in 2024 and will be an hour shorter, the College Board…

The 2021 tax filing season has begun. Here’s what you need to know

January 25, 2022 10:19 AM CNN Newsource

The federal tax filing season has…

Parents: Don’t throw away this IRS letter

January 25, 2022 10:16 AM CNN Newsource

Attention parents: Hold onto that Internal Revenue Service letter about your enhanced child tax credit payments. You’ll need it when you file your…

Feeding backyard deer and elk does more harm than good

January 25, 2022 9:50 AM News Team

It may seem like you’re helping, but handouts for wintering deer and elk ultimately harm the animals and…

Growth on the menu at Madison County and Cities breakfast

January 25, 2022 12:23 PM Braydon Wilson

Tuesday morning was welcomed in by the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce, Madison County officials and the Mayor’s of Rexburg and Sugar City.…

Idaho activates crisis standards of care in three health districts in southern Idaho

January 24, 2022 10:09 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has activated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) Monday morning in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09…

Staff shortage impacts Idaho Falls school

January 24, 2022 5:42 PM News Team

A staff shortage is impacting an Idaho Falls…

Idaho Supreme Court considers new congressional district map

January 24, 2022 5:04 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court heard arguments Monday on whether the state’s redistricting commission met deadlines and properly split the state into two…

Idaho official defends state’s education system to lawmakers

January 24, 2022 5:02 PM Associated Press

A top Idaho education official gave a full-throated defense of the state’s public education system that in recent years has come under attack by…

January has been a busy month for Idaho Falls Fire Department

January 24, 2022 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

A recent strand of fires in homes across Idaho Falls has kept the Idaho Fire department pretty busy.…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces Brad Paisley concert

January 24, 2022 4:32 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Brad Paisley will be performing live on stage at its outdoor concert venue on Saturday, June 25,…

Masks required in Teton Idaho School District

January 24, 2022 4:30 PM News Team

Masks are again required for all staff in the Teton Idaho School…

House OKs plan to put teachers on state health insurance

January 24, 2022 3:31 PM Associated Press

Legislation to put teachers on state health insurance has cleared the House and is headed to the Senate.…

Rangers respond to injured skier in Grand Teton

January 24, 2022 3:27 PM News Team

Backcountry users reminded to be aware of avalanche risk and the safety of other recreationists …

Latter-day Saints missionaries being moved out of Ukraine amid unrest with Russia

January 24, 2022 2:51 PM News Team

Many are being reassigned to missions in…

US pharmacies are rolling out free N95 masks as free COVID-19 tests begin to arrive in the mail

January 24, 2022 2:39 PM CNN Newsource

Just as free COVID-19 tests are landing in the mailboxes of people who ordered them, the first free N95 masks for the public have started to arrive…

Police release more details after man shoots up motel over smoking-fee charge

January 21, 2022 11:21 AM News Team

The suspect was ultimately identified as 35-year-old Johnnie Kendrall Adams from Mississippi.…

Police execute search warrant at El Compa Hookah Bar

January 24, 2022 12:39 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Street Crimes Unit, along with Idaho State Police Alcohol Beverage Control, executed a search warrant at the El Compa Hookah Bar…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 4,947 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

January 24, 2022 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 4,947 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths over the…

Getting paid on Venmo or Cash App? This new tax rule might apply to you

January 24, 2022 11:01 AM CNN Newsource

If you use payment apps like Venmo, PayPal or CashApp, the new year ushered in a change to an IRS tax reporting rule that could apply to some of your…

Rigby BPA qualifies 20 students for state tournament

January 24, 2022 9:52 AM News Team

On Thursday at the Business Professional of America competition, Jefferson Joint School District 251 had 20 students qualify for the state…

Idaho is 1 of just 10 states where gas prices fell last week

January 24, 2022 12:49 PM News Team

In a winter that has been anything but typical, AAA reports the rising cost of crude oil is driving the national average price of gasoline…

File Idaho income tax returns starting Monday

January 24, 2022 9:42 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2021 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday,…

Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson contracts COVID-19

January 24, 2022 9:28 AM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson has contracted COVID-19 amid a variant-fueled surge that is sweeping Utah and the…

Body found at Idaho Falls house fire

January 23, 2022 6:33 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire crews were called to a Jefferson Ave. home around 2:30 Sunday afternoon. The caller reported seeing heavy smoke coming from the…

Pebble Creek hosts Max Safety Day

January 24, 2022 8:09 AM Cole Sams

This past weekend, Pebble Creek Ski Area hosted its Max Safety Day.…

St. Anthony Police Department raising funds to bring in a four legged officer

January 23, 2022 10:44 AM Braydon Wilson

The new K-9 will allow for the department to detect drugs coming through the area, says Officer Hunter Gregory, who will be the dog’s handler.…

Rexburg Winter Fest returns after 5-year break

January 22, 2022 4:41 PM Braydon Wilson

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- The Rexburg Winter Fest made its return Saturday, taking place at the Teton Winter park, in the Teton Lakes Golf Course.…

Athletic Training Center at ISU Sports & Orthopaedic Center

ISU gets new Athletic Training Center

January 22, 2022 11:11 AM Cole Sams

Student athletes at Idaho State University are getting pumped up over a new addition to their athletic…

Mysterious ice formations showed up in Chicago this week

January 22, 2022 10:09 AM CNN Newsource

By Allison Chinchar, CNN Meteorologist You’ve heard of blizzards and maybe even the polar vortex, but have you heard of ice pancakes? What…

Idaho’s December unemployment rate reaches historic low of 2.4%

January 22, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.4% in December, an historic low and one-tenth of a percentage point below the state’s…

FBI: Brian Laundrie claimed responsibility for Gabby Petito’s death

January 21, 2022 2:29 PM CNN Newsource

Before taking his own life, Brian Laundrie wrote in a notebook he was responsible for Gabby Petito’s death, according to the…

Lawmaker sued under public records act for ethics documents

January 21, 2022 3:55 PM Associated Press

An Idaho lawmaker who was censured after publicizing the name of a 19-year-old intern who reported being raped is being sued under the state’s…

Podcast bringing attention to cold cases in Idaho

January 21, 2022 1:06 PM Rachel Fabbi

“Every one of these families deserve answers, and police do need help on these cases. They are never, never over until we have justice,” Douglas…

Firehouse Subs to donate sales to Firth Fire Department

January 21, 2022 5:50 PM News Team

Support continues to pour in for the Firth Fire Department after a fire severely damaged its building and equipment earlier this…

Tenants can stay at Shady Rest Campground, manager says previous notice were incorrect

January 20, 2022 5:43 PM Evan Thomason

Shady Rest Campgrounds is forcing most of it’s residents to move out to a different RV…

Idaho Falls High School Multi-Cultural Celebration

January 21, 2022 6:06 PM Evan Thomason

Idaho Falls High School capped off a week of multi-cultural activities with a celebration in the civic auditorium. Students, faculty, and staff all…

Bill to legalize pot-derived pain relief spray introduced

January 21, 2022 9:48 AM Associated Press

A bill that would allow Idaho residents with multiple sclerosis and other neurological disorders to use a pain-relief spray derived from marijuana…

2021 was busiest year on record for Yellowstone

January 21, 2022 5:00 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,860,537 recreation visits in 2021, up 28% from 2020 (3,806,306 visits), making it the busiest year on…

Ammon man announces candidacy for Bonneville County Treasurer

January 21, 2022 3:55 PM Todd Kunz

Craig Tibbitts of Ammon announces his candidacy for Bonneville County Treasurer.…

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket warehouse mortgage paid off

January 21, 2022 5:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket announced it has been able to pay-off the mortgage for its…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,701 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

January 21, 2022 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 3,701 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…

George Vander Meer appointed to vacant Ammon council seat

January 21, 2022 2:40 PM News Team

Ammon Mayor Sean Colleti has appointed a new council…

Officials identify Colorado skier who died of hypothermia

January 21, 2022 1:26 PM Associated Press

HAMILTON, Mont. (AP) — Officials in western Montana have released the name of a Colorado skier who died while skiing out of bounds at the Lost…

Marshall Public Library hours change next week due to staffing shortages

January 21, 2022 12:29 PM News Team

The Marshall Public Library is changing its hours of operation for the week of January 24,…

Boosters provide the best protection against Omicron variant, CDC studies show, raising new questions about what it means to be fully vaccinated

January 21, 2022 11:06 AM CNN Newsource

Three large new studies from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight the importance of getting a booster shot to provide the best…