Shooting involving Border Patrol under investigation in Arizona
A shooting involving US Border Patrol in Arivaca, Arizona, is under investigation, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department said.
The department is…
Continue ReadingTop Stories
Teen son of slain Saratoga Springs woman had gunshot residue on his clothing, police say
Clothing worn by the 15-year-old son of a Saratoga Springs mother who was shot and killed in her home had gun residue on it.
That’s according to a…
Continue Reading
Attorney General: Seven sentenced for child exploitation; Three from Bonneville County face decades in prison
In the last two months, seven individuals, including three from Bonneville County, were sentenced to prison after being convicted of crimes against…
Continue Reading
Know your rights: What to do if ICE comes to your home
As immigration enforcement continues to raise questions and concerns for families across Idaho, the ACLU of Idaho is reminding immigrants of their…
Continue Reading
‘It’s part of his story’: Daughter remembers astronaut dad 40 years after Challenger explosion
It was Jan. 28, 1986 when seven crew members loaded onto the Challenger space shuttle on Florida’s Space Coast, with plans to head to…
Continue Reading
Public Input Wanted: Idaho Falls launches online open house for Elm Street reconstruction
“Elm Street is an important part of our community, connecting downtown with South Boulevard,” said Chris Fredericksen, Public Works Director.…
Continue Reading
A sneak peek inside the region’s first free-standing ER; Public open house scheduled for Tuesday
Development is entering its final stages at the new Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center North Idaho Falls ER, the region’s first free-standing ER.…
Continue Reading
Two injured in separate snowmobile accidents on Granite Creek Road Friday
Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to two simultaneous snowmobile accidents that left two riders with serious injuries on Granite…
Continue Reading
Meta and YouTube head to trial to defend against youth addiction, mental health harm claims
By Clare Duffy, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — For years, social media giants have argued against claims that their platforms harm young people’s…
Continue Reading
Alex Pretti broke rib in confrontation with federal agents a week before death, sources say
Federal immigration officers have been collecting personal information about protesters and agitators in Minneapolis, sources told CNN – and had…
Continue Reading
Chubbuck woman faces felony charges for allegedly stealing SUV with infant inside
A 37-year-old Idaho woman faces serious felony charges after allegedly stealing an SUV with a sleeping infant inside on Sunday night.
Rikki Johnson…
Continue Reading
CEI nursing students sweep top leadership spots in Idaho Student Nurses Association
“Being elected to this role is a significant milestone in my journey as a nurse and a Latina mother,” said Silva. “It motivates me to continue…
Continue Reading
6 people presumed dead in Maine plane crash, Bangor airport says
All six people on board a private jet that crashed during takeoff Sunday evening are presumed dead, the Bangor International Airport in Maine said…
Continue Reading
Idaho State Police Sergeant to be honored at 2nd annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
An Idaho State Police Officer is being honored for a career that defines “going above and beyond.”
On Thursday, February 5, ISP Sergeant Amanda Ward…
Continue Reading
Chris Madel, a Republican running for Minnesota governor, ends his bid and criticizes ICE
By Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Chris Madel, a Minneapolis lawyer who represented the immigration agent who fatally shot Renee Good, said Monday…
Continue Reading
Videos and witness statements shed new light on moments leading up to Alex Pretti shooting
By Curt Devine, Thomas Bordeaux, Isabelle Chapman, Casey Tolan, Yahya Abou-Ghazala, CNN (CNN) — Just minutes before his fatal encounter with…
Continue Reading
Fire Burns Historic Train Tunnel in Bear Gulch Area
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has confirmed a fire in the historic Bear Gulch railroad tunnel, located approximately 0.4 miles from the Bear…
Continue Reading
Community gathers at Bonneville County Courthouse to honor lives lost in Minneapolis
“It’s important to say their names,” Vigil organizer Chance Marshall said. “They’re not just strangers who lived in Minnesota. They are…
Continue Reading
Monumental ‘Snowscapes’ return for Idaho Snow Sculpting Championship
After five days painstakingly creating intricate, white masterpieces, 10 monumental sculptures will be displayed Saturday during a “Final Frost”…
Continue Reading
Chocolate Lover’s Affair Sweetens Up Pocatello
Hundreds enjoyed a Valentine’s Day themed night at the annual Chocolate Lover’s Affair at the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center at ISU, where guests…
Continue Reading
Celebrating 65 Years of Broadcasting: Governor Brad Little proclaims Jan. 23 as “KIFI Local News 8 Day”
Today marks a historic milestone for the region’s airwaves. January 23, 2026, officially marks the 65th anniversary of KIFI Local News 8,…
Continue Reading
CEI new tech building update
If you have driven past College of Eastern Idaho lately, it would be hard to miss the construction of the brand new Battelle Energy Alliance Future…
Continue Reading
No snow? No problem, but watch out for road crews
Just because there’s no snow on the road doesn’t mean that plow operators aren’t on the…
Continue Reading
Idaho Supreme Court weighs constitutionality of Private School Tax Credits
The Idaho Supreme Court heard oral arguments today to determine whether Parental Choice Tax Credits, a program that provides public funds to families…
Continue Reading
Former BYU Baseball Player Candon Dahle released early from jail following controversial plea deal
Candon Dahle, the former BYU baseball player whose controversial plea deal after crimes against a minor sparked widespread public outcry, has been…
Continue Reading
Gov. Little signs proclamation recognizing Community Risk Reduction Week across Idaho
“Community Risk Reduction is the process fire departments use to identify risk before tragedy occurs and to take intentional action to reduce…
Continue Reading
Still don’t have a REAL ID? Get ready for a $45 fee
Travelers will need to have a REAL ID to board their next US domestic flight or face a $45 fee from the Transportation Security Administration…
Continue Reading
The deal to secure TikTok’s future in the US has finally closed
The joint venture acquiring TikTok’s US assets has been formally established and has announced its leadership team, according to the company, one…
Continue Reading
Republicans move forward with plans for a midterm convention featuring Trump
By Jeff Zeleny, Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — The Republican National Committee voted Friday to move forward with holding a midterm political…
Continue Reading
State and local leaders reflect on the life and service of former Rep. Linden Bateman
The Idaho political community is mourning the loss of a former state representative and historian. Linden Bart Bateman, of Idaho Falls, passed away…
Continue Reading
PCSD 25 Board of Trustees Announces 2026 Leadership: Raymond Knoff Elected Chair
At its January regular meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees conducted its annual reorganization and elected officers…
Continue Reading
Vending for love: Students launch “Date Machine” at BYU-Idaho
From spa night to fancy dinners, and treasure hunts to fake proposals, “The Date Machine” is popping with creative outings for a first date or a…
Continue Reading
How CEI is using AI and tech to fight the anticipated ‘Recession Baby’ enrollment cliff
It’s been 18 years since the 2008 recession, and 2026 will be the first year “recession babies” reach college age. However, there will be fewer…
Continue Reading
West Idaho bus driver arrested on child exploitation charges
On Wednesday, January 21, Jeremy Wakeley, 42, was taken into custody on several counts of possession of child pornography and one count of child…
Continue Reading
Idaho Democrats mark Roe v. Wade anniversary with call for end to near-total abortion ban
On the anniversary of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, Idaho Democratic legislators marked the date with a call to restore abortion access,…
Continue Reading
Staff illnesses force temporary closure of Hazel Stuart Elementary
As a result of a significant number of staff absences due to illnesses and other unavoidable circumstances, Hazel Stuart Elementary has been closed…
Continue Reading
Utah man arrested after allegedly using a hidden camera to film family
A Davis County man is facing charges of sexual exploitation of a minor and voyeurism after he was allegedly caught using a hidden camera to film…
Continue Reading
Utah’s first-of-its-kind water reclamation facility transforms toilet water into water plants crave
A groundbreaking $51 million water reclamation facility is about to transform how southern Utah handles wastewater. The Confluence Park Water…
Continue Reading
Takeaways from former special counsel Jack Smith’s public hearing
CNN By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former special counsel Jack Smith, who brought two now-defunct criminal cases against President Donald…
Continue Reading
4.7 magnitude earthquake rattles Utah-Wyoming border Thursday morning
A 4.7 magnitude earthquake struck near the Utah-Wyoming border overnight, just as the Beehive State was waking up.
According to the United States…
Continue Reading
Passions flare after closure of Blackfoot Senior Center food pantry
Tension over the closure of a volunteer‑run pantry and store at the Blackfoot Senior Center erupted into a packed, emotional meeting as seniors…
Continue Reading
250 Trucks, One Mission: LDS Church donates 31,000 pounds of food to Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership
In an effort to combat local food insecurity, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered 31,000 pounds of food to the Eastern…
Continue Reading
State lawmakers set public forum on invasive “Eagle Rat” surge spike in Southern Idaho
In response to a spike in sightings of invasive Norway rats across Southern Idaho, state lawmakers are hosting a public forum to address the rise in…
Continue Reading
Husband and wife dead in apparent murder-suicide near Idaho-Wyoming border
Multiple people are dead following a domestic disturbance at a remote property along the Idaho-Wyoming border that drew a large-scale police response…
Continue Reading
Six displaced after overnight apartment fire in Pocatello
The fire was first called in just after 11 PM from an apartment at 335 North Hayes Avenue. Only 4 of the 6 apartments were occupied at the time, and…
Continue Reading
Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw delivers inaugural State of the City Address
Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw is set to deliver her first State of the City address later today, Wednesday, Jan. 21.
Mayor Burtenshaw will begin her…
Continue Reading
Life Before Dinosaurs: The Museum of Idaho’s new prehistoric exhibit opens January 31
Starting January 31, the Museum of Idaho invites visitors to step far deeper into prehistory with the opening of Life Before Dinosaurs: Meet the…
Continue Reading
Blind Woman Advocates for Change in Blackfoot
Angelina Quilimaco became completely blind as an infant and can only sense slight shadows. That reality makes everyday tasks more complicated —…
Continue Reading
Where are they now? Netflix revisits Elizabeth Smart and key figures in her kidnapping case
“I’m not just that girl that was kidnapped. That happened to me, but I’m so much more,” Elizabeth Smart told CNN’s Anderson Cooper in…
Continue Reading
Parental Choice Tax Credit lawsuit heads to the Idaho Supreme Court
The new $50 million program passed the Legislature in February 2025, and was signed by Gov. Brad Little in the face of significant resistance. The…
Continue Reading
Idaho gas prices drop below national average for first time in months
Idaho drivers are enjoying a rare break at the pump this January, with gas prices sitting below the national average and about 25 cents cheaper than…
Continue Reading
Pocatello seeks public input on city entryway and roadway redesign
“This feedback will help guide future beautification efforts for our city’s roadways and entryways,” said Jim Anglesey, Pocatello’s…
Continue Reading
Medical groups sue to block new CDC vaccine recommendations
even prominent medical associations on Monday sued to reverse changes to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s childhood vaccine…
Continue Reading
Rexburg to open new indoor ice rink following “amazing” private donation
The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and…
Continue Reading
Boise hospital ambush suspect reaches plea deal to avoid death penalty
Nicholas Umphenour, the man accused of engaging in a deadly hospital ambush to free a white supremacist inmate, has reached a plea deal with…
Continue Reading
Eastern Idaho Ag Expo opens today at ICCU Dome
The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo kicks off today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ICCU…
Continue Reading
Second lady Usha Vance announces she’s pregnant with her fourth child
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Second lady Usha Vance and Vice President JD Vance are expecting a baby this summer, the couple announced Tuesday.…
Continue Reading
How much tech is too much? Idaho hunters debate proposed legislation
Idaho Fish and Game is proposing new regulations to the Idaho legislature this session that would restrict hunters’ use of advanced technology…
Continue Reading
Trump administration asks judge to reject Minnesota’s bid to stop immigration crackdown
The Department of Justice asked a federal judge Monday to reject a bid by Minnesota leaders to block President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown…
Continue Reading
Gold-silver-backed debit cards pitched as new way to pay in Idaho
A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to physical precious…
Continue Reading
Enrollment lottery opens for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls
The lottery period is officially open for Gem Prep: Idaho Falls, the city’s newest tuition-free K-12 public charter school, ahead of its scheduled…
Continue Reading
Plunging into Civil Rights: Polar plunge marks MLK Jr. Day
“In Florida, I was public enemy number one – black guy crossing the street, they see me coming, I’d hear the door lock,” said Patrick Toussaint.…
Continue Reading
Idaho Democrats call to pause Parental Choice Tax Credit program funds
Idaho’s newly launched Parental Choice Tax Credit program drew heavy interest from families with over 3,300 applications submitted within the first…
Continue Reading
Charlie Kirk’s widow calls for an end to “undue delay” in murder case
Erika Kirk, the widow of slain conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, has filed a formal motion pushing for a speedy trial for Tyler Robinson, the…
Continue Reading
ISU and Pocatello community march to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Dozens are expected to gather in Pocatello on Monday to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The longstanding tradition at Idaho State…
Continue Reading
College of Eastern Idaho hits record breaking apprenticeship enrollment
This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this…
Continue Reading
Severe solar storm to put Northern Lights over Idaho tonight, forecasters say
Under the current forecast, the northern lights may be visible across much of the northern half of the United States, and even as far south as…
Continue Reading
Drivers walk away unharmed after fiery Monday morning semi-truck crash along I-15
A semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls has blocked the highway.…
Continue Reading
Trump officials investigate protesters who interrupted Minnesota church service, targeting ICE official
By Andy Rose, Elise Hammond, CNN (CNN) — A Sunday morning church service in the Twin Cities interrupted by anti-Immigration and Customs…
Continue Reading
‘Costco Club’ gives Utah men a safe place to open up, find emotional support
Nearly every month, a group of Utah men come together in an unexpected place to talk about mental health while building connections and finding…
Continue Reading
Draper woman with MS finds freedom on the slopes thanks to local nonprofit
A Draper woman living with multiple sclerosis has reached new heights thanks to a local group.
“It is a great feeling. I mean, it just wipes out…
Continue Reading
Convicted murderer accused of brutal attack on Idaho prison guard
An Idaho Department of Corrections staff member has been hospitalized following a brutal assault by a convicted murderer at the Idaho Maximum…
Continue Reading
Icy Inferno Heats Up Ammon
Over one thousand people in the community of Ammon gathered at McCowin Park for the 6th annual “Icy Inferno” where the fire department sets a massive…
Continue Reading
‘It’s just not affordable:’ Idaho Democratic Party Chair outlines major concerns for the Legislature
“Idaho Democrats are very concerned about what we’re seeing happen with the budget and the expressed priorities,” said Idaho Democratic Party…
Continue Reading
First on 8: Dramatic video shows now-convicted murderer in jailhouse fight
The man convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 fatal beating of Alejandro Parades Hutardo is the subject of a newly released video obtained…
Continue Reading
Tribal Members encouraged to carry identification cards after reported ICE activity
Amid growing concerns over recent ICE operations in Southeast Idaho, Shoshone-Bannock tribal leadership is advising all members to carry valid tribal…
Continue Reading
Portneuf Valley Adaptive Sports Trains to Bring Snow Sports to All
For lots of people in the area, skiing and snowboarding are favorite sports. For others, thanks to new technology and a group of dedicated…
Continue Reading
Construction begins on Pocatello’s Center Street underpass project
Work is officially underway on the Center Street Underpass Project. This important project marks another step toward improving safety, accessibility,…
Continue Reading
FBI director and deputy attorney general visit Minneapolis amid ongoing tensions
FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche visited Minneapolis on Friday, according to a post on Patel’s X account.
The…
Continue Reading
Family remembers Utah man killed in Wyoming avalanche
Family members on Thursday were remembering a Utah man killed in an avalanche in Wyoming as an adventurer who loved life and others around…
Continue Reading
ChatGPT to start showing users ads based on their conversations
By Clare Duffy, CNN New York (CNN) — ChatGPT may soon serve up ads for products it thinks you’d like to buy. OpenAI announced on Friday that…
Continue Reading
Chocolate Lover’s Affair Promises Sweets and Silent Auction
If you’re looking for a sweet way to either have a girls’ night out or a fun date night, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Chocolate Lover’s…
Continue Reading
Trump considering new tariffs on countries that oppose his annexation plans for Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering applying new tariffs on countries that oppose his ambition of annexing Greenland.
“I may put…
Continue Reading
Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson appears in court as defense pushes to disqualify prosecutors from the case
By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
Continue Reading
Idaho Falls man sentenced to 55 years for second-degree murder in fatal beating
Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced today, January 16th, 2026. He will be serving a fixed 20 years, indeterminate for 35…
Continue Reading
Boise man who fled Iran shares perspective as protests escalate overseas
As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate…
Continue Reading
Driver uninjured in rollover crash near Jefferson Lake
A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large…
Continue Reading
Hero’s send-off: Local P.E. teacher entering U.S. Navy receives unforgettable farewell
The P.E. teacher to hundreds of seventh and eighth graders received a special surprise on Thursday – with 728 students lining every hall in the…
Continue Reading
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office finds missing Ammon woman
Chandra Goody Martin, 42, was reported missing by her family yesterday, January 14, after several failed attempts to find her. According to BCSO,…
Continue Reading
Rexburg Police respond to mental health crisis at local hotel
A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The…
Continue Reading
Man wanted for ramming patrol cars taken into custody after Highway 26 standoff
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted…
Continue Reading
Two men arrested for masked burglary and aggravated battery on local homeowner
Two Idaho Falls men were arrested late Wednesday night after an alleged masked burglary at a Bonneville County home, where they’re accused of…
Continue Reading
Trump unveils health care framework aimed at lowering costs in latest affordability push
President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums,…
Continue Reading
Utah man arrested following alleged bomb threats made in emergency room
An Ogden man faces a dozen charges after police allege he walked into a hospital emergency room and claimed to have a bomb.
Dustin Eugene Child, 50,…
Continue Reading
Verizon says it’s fixed the massive outage that left many without phone calling and data services
Verizon said it has resolved an hours-long outage that is believed to have left tens of thousands of US customers without access to voice and data…
Continue Reading
“Leadership, Humility, and Grit”: Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue mourns longtime teammate killed in snowmobile crash
The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In…
Continue Reading
Grocery tax repeal debate: Vital funding or a burden on residents
A voter initiative to repeal the grocery tax in Idaho is stirring discussion in the…
Continue Reading
Kohberger victims’ families meet to remember daughters at memorial in Coeur d’Alene
A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of…
Continue Reading
Idaho’s most dangerous roads: US-95 and state highways outpace interstates in deadly crashes
EAST IDAHO (KIFI) — A recent nationwide analysis of 129,825 fatal crashes by ISelect has revealed a trend: state highways, are the site of the most…
Continue Reading
Farnsworth Middle School wins ITD’s ‘Name a Snowplow’ contest with “Catch My Drift”
Farnsworth Middle School was the center of a special celebration this Wednesday as students gathered for a special introduction. The guest of honor?…
Continue Reading