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Idaho Falls couple following the footsteps of a saint

April 21, 2024 2:36 PM Stephanie Lucas

When Christina and Jason Batalden saw Notre Dame catch fire five years ago, their fear of missing out was suddenly justified.…

News you can use this morning – April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024 7:35 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The flags will be flown at half-mast today and the Idaho Falls Police Department is getting ready for a break in their…

How AI is helping reduce your carbon footprint

April 22, 2024 7:29 AM News Team

Google sustainability expert, Sarah Armstrong shares how new advancements in apps and AI are helping the planet…

Gov. Little orders flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter

April 21, 2024 12:54 PM Travis Richards

Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter who was shot and…

Many volunteers help out with cleanup of Mountain View Cemetery

April 21, 2024 3:56 PM Cole Sams

Volunteers in bunches came out in a major way at the Mountain View cemetery in…

Phil Meador Autofest at Pine Ridge Mall this weekend

April 19, 2024 10:02 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Car enthusiasts are gathering at the Pine Ridge Mall this weekend. The Phil Meador Autofest is being held at the mall in…

27th annual Run with the Big Dogs on Saturday

April 19, 2024 9:27 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The 27th annual Run with the Big Dogs event took place on Saturday at Lower Ross Park. The event from The Friends of the…

Goodbye Hello Craft Show brings out big crowd on Saturday

April 19, 2024 9:53 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello had a one stop shop of local businesses this weekend. The Goodbye Hello Craft Show was held on Saturday at the…

Idaho State University hosts Bengal Visit Day

April 21, 2024 3:52 PM Cole Sams

Future Bengals were checking out their future home in Pocatello on…

Yellowstone opens for the first weekend of season

April 20, 2024 3:01 PM Braydon Wilson

For the first time this spring the gates to Yellowstone National Park have opened. The park’s opening also lined up with National Park Week, and to…

Missing autistic teen found safe, Idaho State Police says

April 20, 2024 12:16 PM Travis Richards

A 14-year-old autistic teenager is missing, according to an Idaho State Endangered Police…

Neighbor talks about discovering mountain lion in tree

April 19, 2024 11:02 PM Ashley Chilcutt

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Fish and Game successfully relocated the mountain lion spotted on the 1500 block of Sierra in Pocatello. At around 7am on…

City of Pocatello hosts hiring fair

April 19, 2024 9:21 PM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello held its annual hiring fair on Friday at the Public Works…

Local nonprofit helps ease SE Idaho’s stray animal population

April 19, 2024 5:40 PM Noah Farley

“It’s hard sometimes for them to be able to purchase cat food–mostly cat food and dog…

Trailer explodes on Jackson highway

April 19, 2024 5:08 PM News Team

A trailer being pulled by an SUV caught fire Friday morning on Hwy 89 and High School Road near Jackson.…

How will the CRABS Project affect your commute through Rexburg?

April 18, 2024 7:13 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Sunnier weather brings more construction. The City of Rexburg is currently heading up its CRABS…

Motorcyclist injured in accident on Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls

April 19, 2024 4:44 PM News Team

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following an accident on Sunnyside Road.…

Funland at Tautphaus Park Vandalized: Broken Windows and Graffiti Found

April 19, 2024 3:12 PM News Team

Vandals damage buildings and items at Funland at Tautphaus Park…

New video of mountain lion being released after captured from Pocatello tree

April 19, 2024 2:25 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game released video of a mountain lion being released back into the wild after it was tranquilized from a tree in Pocatello on April…

Daybell trial wraps up for the week

April 19, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

Friday is day 7 of the Chad Daybell trial.…

Body-Cam Video: Deputy uses spike strip to stop chase

April 18, 2024 5:50 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office shared a video on social media Thursday of an officer using a spike strip to stop a high-speed chase on US…

Explaining Emergency Management

April 18, 2024 4:34 PM Evan Thomason

This office responds to emergencies that are on a larger scale and require additional…

Bryan Kohberger was booked in the Latah County Jail on Wednesday.

Man charged with 4 University of Idaho deaths was out for a drive that night, his attorneys say

April 18, 2024 4:02 PM Associated Press

Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the deaths of four University of Idaho students in late 2022, was out for a drive the night they were killed,…

Update: Railroad yard clean-up in the works

April 18, 2024 5:15 PM Noah Farley

This has been a long time coming because the railroad is not city…

Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell Trial Day 6

April 18, 2024 3:38 PM Linda Larsen

Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to testify in at the Chad Daybell murder trial. Gibb is the former best friend of Lori…

Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

April 18, 2024 2:04 PM Associated Press

The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake…

East Idaho Home and Garden Show returns this weekend after 4 year hiatus

April 18, 2024 1:24 PM News Team

The East Idaho Home and Garden Show is coming to the Mountain America Center Friday and…

Mountain Lion removed from Pocatello neighborhood

April 18, 2024 12:10 PM News Team

A mountain lion was tranquilized Tuesday morning in a Pocatello neighborhood.…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Seeks New Trustee After Resignation

April 18, 2024 11:52 AM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced board member Angie Oliver is resigning from her position.…

News you can use this morning – April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024 7:50 AM News Team

Power County is holding a public meeting tonight and a suspect is back in jail from the…

Athlete of the Week: Dax Whitney, Blackfoot Baseball

April 17, 2024 11:22 PM Sam Gelfand

BLACKFOOT (KIFI) – It’s hard to stress just how dominant Dax Whitney has been this baseball season. Blackfoot’s senior ace leads 4A in…

Imposter scams on the rise in Idaho says Department of Finance

April 17, 2024 4:24 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance is warning about the rise of Imposter Scams in a recent press…

The importance of insurance when disaster strikes

April 17, 2024 8:42 PM News Team

Prepare for the unexpected when a disaster happens. Why getting the right insurance is…

EconoLodge standoff suspect moved to Bonneville Co. Jail

April 17, 2024 5:56 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police say Flores was medically cleared and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday, April…

Power County seeks input on the future of condemned historic building

April 17, 2024 4:43 PM Seth Ratliff

The fate of a historic building in Power County will be discussed at an upcoming meeting. County commissioners are seeking public comment regarding…

Public open house scheduled for proposed boat ramp project on the Snake River in Bingham County

April 17, 2024 3:56 PM News Team

A public open house has been scheduled to discuss a proposed boat ramp project on the mainstem Snake River below McTucker Creek in Bingham…

Circus elephant wanders the streets of Butte, MT

April 17, 2024 3:09 PM News Team

Lots of folks in Butte, Montana, couldn’t believe what they were seeing on…

Shed Antler Season is rapidly approaching in Wyoming, here’s what you need to know

April 17, 2024 12:47 PM Braydon Wilson

Changes to the Wyoming’s Shed Antler Season will be enforced starting on May 1st. The changes coming will make it so people who aren’t residents of…

78-year-old Idaho Falls woman has been found safe

April 17, 2024 11:52 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are searching for a 78-year-old…

Alibi deadline looms for U of I murder suspect

April 17, 2024 11:43 AM News Team

Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, need to submit documents by Wednesday related to his…

Testimony in Daybell’s trial centers around text messages and emails

April 16, 2024 6:20 PM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell Trial continued with testimony centered on text messages, phone calls, and emails sent between Chad, Lori Vallow, and those…

The Chaplains of Idaho have a new home in Idaho Falls

April 16, 2024 6:27 PM Braydon Wilson

The Chaplains of Idaho now have a new home. They now share an office with Heroes Defense in downtown Idaho Falls.…

Idaho Legislators discuss recent legislative session with Idaho Falls Chamber members

April 16, 2024 6:15 PM Braydon Wilson

Business leaders in Idaho Falls had a chance to break bread with 8 of our local legislators. They were also able to have a discussion surrounding the…

Police: Teen accused of threatening school had access to multiple guns

April 16, 2024 5:32 PM Seth Ratliff

A teenage boy was arrested Sunday in Soda Springs after making threats against Soda Springs High…

Mental Health Monday: It’s okay to admit you’re not okay when dealing with trauma

April 16, 2024 1:27 PM Kailey Galaviz

Trauma is a very common mental health condition, but is believed to affect more people than statistics…

Local theater gets digital projectors for improved audience experience

April 16, 2024 1:16 PM Noah Farley

“This would be like going from a halogen light bulb to an LED light…

ITD Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 16, 2024 11:46 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is joining with states across the country for National Work Zone Awareness…

Fire managers say to plan before burning weeds

April 15, 2024 6:15 PM Noah Farley

“We’ll likely have a delayed start to fire…

Portion of Highland High School that burnt down

Restoration to Highland High School coming soon with House Bill 521 signed by Gov. Little

April 15, 2024 6:06 PM Cole Sams

It’s been nearly a year ago when a portion of Highland High School was destroyed by a…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 16 years for enticing a minor

April 15, 2024 4:49 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

April 15, 2024 3:54 PM Associated Press

The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing…

Dispatchers are a big asset to first responders

April 15, 2024 11:39 AM Braydon Wilson

April 14th through April 20th is the week when dispatchers across the nation are recognized for the amazing work that they do.…

Craters of the Moon National Monument celebrates 100 years; How you can participate

April 15, 2024 10:41 AM Seth Ratliff

This summer the national parks service (NPS) will celebrate the centennial by hosting a variety of public activities and events each…

Fremont County Jail upgraded after a two-year building process

April 14, 2024 1:24 PM Braydon Wilson

After over forty years, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office can say they now have a new jail facility. The new jail took two years to build and the…

New video shows Chad Daybell talking with daughter as police search property

April 15, 2024 8:38 AM News Team

It is week two of testimony in the trial of Chad…

Thunderstorms and high winds to start the week

April 15, 2024 7:55 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Hang on to your hat, because the winds will be consistently hitting speeds of 20-30 mph this week. Today we can expect…

News you can use this morning – April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024 7:57 AM News Team

Here are some new and updated stories this…

Fire at Market Lake Wildlife Management Area near Roberts is fully contained

April 13, 2024 1:35 PM News Team

The fire at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area near Roberts is now fully contained.

According to the Roberts Fire Department Chief, Jerry…

Blackfoot bull riding star reflects on return to Idaho

April 12, 2024 10:51 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – “Blackfoot’s actually a pretty good place to grow up if you want to be a bull rider.” Blackfoot native Brady Oleson, 28,…

Applications open for Idaho Falls Police Citizen’s Police Academy

April 14, 2024 2:00 PM News Team

This class is offered free of charge, but potential attendees are required to apply in order to be considered for a seat in the…

Snake River Animal Shelter announces new Development Director

April 14, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

“She is one of the hardest working individuals I’ve ever…

Idaho Falls Power recognized for ongoing safety efforts

April 14, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Power has received prestigious recognition for improvements in workplace and employee…

“Run with the Big Dogs” on April 20

April 14, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Registration is now open for the 27th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs” event scheduled for Saturday, April 20 The event…

Portneuf Medical surgeon performs 1,000 robotic surgery

April 13, 2024 2:00 PM News Team

A Portneuf Medical surgeon has performed 1,000 robotic…

IDPR accepting applications to fill vacancies on Advisory Committees

April 13, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

Those applying for the RV Committee must live in Idaho, be willing to serve a three-year term, be an RV owner with a current & valid Idaho RV…

Shoshone Falls After Dark returns for the month of May

April 13, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

This year’s show will be shorter than previous ones to allow for more ticket sales because the event has a history of sell-out…

HUD releases new median household income numbers

April 13, 2024 9:00 AM News Team

The median family income in Teton County, Wyoming rose more than 4% in 2024, according to the Department of Housing and Urban Development…

Bannock County Emergency Management prepares residents for flooding

April 12, 2024 11:44 AM Evan Thomason

The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is preparing for an active flooding…

Visit Idaho Falls Experience and Gift Shop unveils its new revamped space

April 12, 2024 5:09 PM News Team

Visitors will get a new adventure at the Visit Idaho Falls Experience and Gift Shop. …

Gordon directs State Construction Department to draft rules protecting Second Amendment rights in state facilities

April 12, 2024 4:49 PM News Team

“This conversation has been a long time…

Bear Lake County woman sentenced to 7.5 years for soliciting murder

April 12, 2024 3:09 PM News Team

A 31-year-old Ovid, Idaho woman was sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for soliciting murder, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

Little appoints new trustee to Idaho State Historical Society Board

April 12, 2024 3:21 PM News Team

Justin L. Vipperman, from Wendell, is the newest member of the Idaho State Historical Society…

AAA offers work zone safety tips

April 12, 2024 3:04 PM News Team

AAA is supporting the Idaho Transportation Department’s emphasis on work zone…

Did your car insurance rate go up a lot even though you don’t drive much?

April 12, 2024 1:39 PM CNN Newsource

Drivers nationwide are facing the biggest car insurance rate increases since…

Global Youth Service Month kicks off – Get involved with local projects

April 12, 2024 1:41 PM Kailey Galaviz

April 12 kicks off Global Youth Service Month brought to the area by JustServe of Idaho…

Idaho Takes Flight: New Museum of Idaho exhibit opens

April 12, 2024 11:45 AM Noah Farley

“That’s the kind of thing that really excites me about learning about history is getting to see these personal…

Volunteers needed for Idaho Falls Zoo’s annual Clean Up Day

March 16, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

Zoo staff is asking for your help to tidy up the grounds during the annual Community Clean Up Day on Saturday, April…

6th annual Southeast Idaho Military Gala back on Saturday

April 12, 2024 11:05 AM Cole Sams

Military members and their families have an opportunity this weekend to have a special…

Adult Prom returns to Pocatello this weekend

April 12, 2024 11:13 AM Cole Sams

If you missed out on prom in high school, you have the opportunity on Saturday to have your second…

Can’t pay or file your taxes by April 15? Here’s what happens if you miss Monday’s deadline

April 12, 2024 4:30 AM CNN Newsource

If you haven’t filed your 2023 tax return with the IRS yet and you still owe income tax for last year, the good news is you still have time to…

Best counties to live in Idaho

April 8, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best counties to live in…

Select Yellowstone roads open April 19

April 12, 2024 9:53 AM News Team

Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2024, select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open to the public, weather…

American Falls teacher among 5 Idaho finalists for presidential award

April 12, 2024 9:33 AM News Team

An American Falls teacher is among five dedicated elementary school math and science teachers have been named as state finalists for the national…

Bull Riding sells out Mountain America Center

April 11, 2024 11:04 PM Sam Gelfand

Professional Bull Riders has sold out the Mountain America Center Friday and…

Chad Daybell trial continues with gruesome testimony

April 11, 2024 8:37 AM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

In day two of the Chad Daybell murder trial Thursday, we will hear more testimony from Rexburg detective Ray Hermosillo along with other witnesses…

Bond to rebuild Highland High School no longer needed

April 11, 2024 5:14 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is now asking voters to vote no on an upcoming bond…

Who is Robert Flores? What we know about the man involved in the Econo Lodge standoff

April 11, 2024 5:03 PM Ashley Chilcutt

How is someone with a violent criminal history able to bond out of jail so…

Man killed in crash near Twin Falls

April 11, 2024 3:54 PM News Team

A 56-year-old Hagerman man was killed in a crash Thursday on southbound US93 at 51.7 in Jerome…

Mysterious symbols found near footprints shed light on ancient humans’ awareness of dinosaurs, scientists say

April 11, 2024 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Jacopo Prisco, CNN (CNN) — Prehistoric humans in Brazil carved drawings in the rock next to dinosaur footprints, suggesting that they may…

School grants, student pronouns and library books among the big bills of Idaho legislative session

April 11, 2024 3:18 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers spent much of an unexpectedly long and sometimes contentious legislative session focusing on bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents by…

Idaho Supreme Court affirms new voter registration and ID laws

April 11, 2024 3:20 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court upheld the ruling of the Fourth Judicial District Court to dismiss the lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new voter registration…

Flooding risk continues to grow in eastern Idaho

April 11, 2024 11:14 AM Evan Thomason

The flooding risk continues to grow in eastern…

Yellowstone coyote nicknamed ‘Limpy’ tries to sucker tourists for food

April 11, 2024 2:13 PM Noah Farley

Yellowstone National Park will fully open soon, and many people are excited to see the park’s natural beauty and…

Virtual auditions to sing the National Anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo now open

April 11, 2024 1:58 PM News Team

Do you think you can sing? Would you like to sing the national anthem at Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round…

Public responds to Idaho Falls School District 91 budget cuts

April 11, 2024 12:53 PM Noah Farley

Budget cuts were a contentious topic at Idaho Falls School District 91’s school board meeting on Wednesday.…

“He knew her.” Prosecutor explains why intruder broke into Bingham County home

April 11, 2024 1:02 PM Seth Ratliff

The Bingham County prosecutor said the man who invaded a Bingham County women’s home knew each…

National parks will be offering free admission April 20

April 11, 2024 12:09 PM News Team

National Park Week is almost…

O.J. Simpson dies of cancer at age 76, his family says

April 11, 2024 8:54 AM CNN

O.J. Simpson, the former football great who was accused of and ultimately acquitted of the brutal 1994 slayings of his ex-wife and her friend, has…

Prescribed fire operations planned in U.S. Sheep Experiment Station

April 11, 2024 9:54 AM News Team

Fire officials anticipate hand igniting approximately 792 acres within Tebuthiuron units 2 and 3 and could begin as early as Friday, April 12.…

Medical delivery drones could soon be in Idaho and Wyoming’s future

April 11, 2024 8:14 AM News Team

Zach Dougherty from 3I Law joined Local News 8 in the Morning today to share the latest advancements in medical delivery drones and how soon we could…