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School bus, pickup collide in Idaho Falls intersection

November 21, 2024 3:41 PM Curtis Jackson

A school bus and a pickup collided at the intersection of Sunnyside and Boulevard in Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. A third car was also involved.…

Preparing your “sleigh” for the holiday

November 21, 2024 2:55 PM Ariel Jensen

Folks are getting ready to visit friends and family for the coming holiday break. We are told now is a good time to start planning your…

Portneuf Health appoints new CEO

November 21, 2024 11:44 AM News Team

Portneuf Health today announced the appointment of Nate Carter as chief executive officer (CEO). Carter, who has served as interim CEO since August,…

Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration

November 21, 2024 10:44 AM CNN

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration for attorney…

Residents seek legal counsel after Idaho Falls Police kick-in door

November 20, 2024 8:00 PM Ariel Jensen

An Idaho Falls family questioned police protocol after officers forced their way into their home to arrest a man who was just there…

Judge denies Lori Vallow’s request to withdraw from mental evaluation

November 20, 2024 5:08 PM Tucker Robertson

Lori Vallow’s Judge required that she finish the competency evaluation despite the defense requesting…

Judge says Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted

November 20, 2024 4:59 PM Curtis Jackson

An Ada County judge ruled Thursday that suspected murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if…

43 ducks found shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass

November 20, 2024 3:43 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why 43 ducks were shot and left to waste on Pine Creek…

Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against Moab, Utah police

November 20, 2024 3:13 PM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against the city of Moab…

New threat emerges as atmospheric river combines with once-in-a-decade bomb cyclone on the West Coast

November 20, 2024 7:53 AM CNN Newsource

By Mary Gilbert, Karina Tsui and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — A historically strong bomb cyclone killed at least two people and caused a…

Idaho State University Festival of Trees begins Thursday

November 20, 2024 2:14 PM Sam Ross

Idaho State University is hosting the annual ‘Festival of Trees’ at the Stephens Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, November…

Idaho Lottery awards Chubbuck Elementary School with new books

November 20, 2024 11:51 AM Sam Ross

Ellis Elementary School received $3,000 and a box of brand new books from the Idaho Lottery Commission and the Idaho Commission for Libraries as part…

3 Idaho men charged with Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material

November 20, 2024 10:43 AM Curtis Jackson

Three Idaho men were arrested this week for possessing child sexual exploitation material. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s office, the men…

Ririe rest-stop murder trial: Day 6—Witness testimony from the defense

November 19, 2024 6:43 PM rafael.guerrero

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Tuesday, the defense brought transcripts of an earlier testimony from the late Kelly Hincks—a man who was at the…

Winter season invites pests into our homes

November 19, 2024 5:40 PM Ariel Jensen

We are not the only ones looking to stay warm this winter…

Town Hall discusses fentanyl epidemic in eastern Idaho

November 19, 2024 4:52 PM Seth Ratliff

City leaders in Idaho Falls and the District of Idaho U.S. Attorney’s office are holding a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening to…

Traffic crews to install barriers at dangerous intersection in Blackfoot

November 19, 2024 4:34 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Transportation Department will install traffic barriers at a dangerous intersection in Blackfoot on Wednesday, November…

Accident on Yellowstone Highway sends 2 to the hospital

November 19, 2024 4:13 PM Curtis Jackson

Two people were injured in an accident at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and Iona Road.…

Idaho Falls to hold UTV Holiday Light Parade along Riverwalk

November 19, 2024 1:55 PM Curtis Jackson

The second annual UTV Holiday Light Parade is set to light up the Idaho Falls Riverwalk on Friday, December 20, starting at 6:00…

Allegiant adds new destination from Idaho Falls

November 19, 2024 10:48 AM Curtis Jackson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Allegiant is adding more routes to its network of flights, including one between Idaho Falls and Denver. According to a…

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID

Portneuf Cancer Center unveils new piece of cancer-fighting technology

November 19, 2024 12:43 PM Sam Ross

Portneuf Cancer Center held a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday for a new linear accelerator used in radiation therapy…

Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy

November 18, 2024 7:13 PM Associated Press

A state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to…

SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail

November 18, 2024 5:21 PM Seth Ratliff

Jay Dye received a letter in the mail. In the letter was a check for $3,500 and some unique…

Tips for winter driving from the Idaho Transportation Department

November 18, 2024 4:50 PM Sam Ross

With snow on the way in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reminding drivers of key tips to keep safe on the roads this…

How Zoo Idaho prepares for the winter

November 18, 2024 5:23 PM Sam Ross

Unlike other zoos, Zoo Idaho’s native species need little preparation for the harsh cold of Idaho’s…

Museum of Idaho hosts ‘Bugsgiving’ this Friday

November 18, 2024 12:35 PM Curtis Jackson

The Museum of Idaho offers guests a different style of the Thanksgiving meal this Friday, November 22.…

Festival of Trees opens in Idaho Falls

November 18, 2024 11:12 AM Noah Farley

Several items will be for sale like full-sized trees, mini trees, door displays, fireplace mantle displays, baked goods, and…

Section of Chubbuck Road closing down for several days

November 18, 2024 5:14 AM Zach Glancy

Chubbuck Road between Hiram and the roundabout at Philbin Road in Chubbuck will close for construction this…

Community All-Stars: Dedicated local weather spotter Evan Tibbott

November 17, 2024 7:46 PM Linda Larsen, Tucker Robertson

Evan Tibbott, a man of all seasons, and this week’s Community…

Coroner identified man from deadly Saturday morning crash near Swan Valley

November 16, 2024 2:24 PM News Team

Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just west of Swan Valley, Highway 26 at milepost…

Thousands attended the Annual Harvest Market at Thunder Ridge High School

November 16, 2024 8:32 PM Tucker Robertson

The annual harvest market returned just in time for the holiday season to Thunder Ridge High…

What you missed from the Fall Bazaar Craft Fair at Bonneville High School

November 16, 2024 5:49 PM Tucker Robertson

Hundreds of people visited Bonneville High School for the Fall Bazaar Craft…

Idaho Secretary of State begins election audit

November 16, 2024 5:14 PM Tucker Robertson

Under Idaho statute, the Secretary of State conducts a post-election audit to ensure the accuracy of election…

Toys For Tots held ‘Fill The Truck’ event in Idaho Falls

November 15, 2024 9:45 PM Nate Lewis

The event was hosted from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at a warehouse off Heyrend Way in Idaho…

Homeowner recounts Idaho Falls Police kicking in his door

November 15, 2024 1:30 PM Curtis Jackson

The video shows Idaho Falls Police at the door of Adam’s home to serve the arrest warrant. Adams claims an officer kicked open the door after his…

Idaho Falls Community Food Basket collected nearly 130,000 pounds of food

November 15, 2024 5:25 PM News Team

Throughout the month of October, the Community Food Basket’s largest food drive of the year takes place with a goal of collecting 100,000lbs of…

Rigby man killed in tractor accident

November 15, 2024 5:16 PM Curtis Jackson

A Rigby man was killed in a farming accident west of Ririe Friday afternoon.…

Idaho Falls Fish and Game say American Falls pigeons died from emaciation, not disease

November 15, 2024 2:07 PM Curtis Jackson

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game has given an update on hundreds of dead and sick pigeons found in American Falls. On October 25,…

Pocatello Police teach preschool kids gun safety for 23rd year

November 15, 2024 4:33 PM Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello Police Department visited ABC Express Preschool this week to teach kids about gun safety. Chief Robert Schei…

Seventh Judicial District to host National Adoption Day event Friday

November 15, 2024 5:40 PM Sam Ross

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Seventh Judicial District will hold a National Adoption Day celebration at the Bingham County courthouse on Friday.…

Idaho Secretary of State’s Office holds post-election audit draw

November 15, 2024 12:59 PM Noah Farley

The audit is done to make sure the election tabulation is accurate for even-year primary and general…

Jake Paul and Mike Tyson face off in a boxing event unlike any other

November 15, 2024 3:07 AM CNN Newsource

Love him or hate him, the world continues to watch Jake Paul, the former YouTuber and Disney star who has taken over social media since his switch to…

Man who pleaded guilty to involvement testifies in Ririe murder trial

November 14, 2024 10:03 PM rafael.guerrero

On Thursday, day 3 of the Ririe rest-stop murder trial, Gerald Hamlin followed through with his plea deal to testify against the defendant Randy…

Phone scammer claims to be Pocatello Police Captain

November 14, 2024 5:08 PM Tucker Robertson

The Pocatello Police Department has received reports of someone using the name of Cpt.…

New water agreement officially completed

November 14, 2024 4:38 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects…

EICAP offer programs to help with heating bills

November 14, 2024 4:44 PM Noah Farley

The weather is colder now, and those heating bills can add up…

Crash causes truck to hang off I-84 overpass near Rupert

November 14, 2024 12:42 PM Curtis Jackson

A semi-truck is hanging off an overpass on I-84 near Rupert. The accident is blocking Idaho Highway 25/77 that go over the…

Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho

November 14, 2024 3:31 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and…

I-15, I-86 Interchange project reaches major milestone

November 14, 2024 2:55 PM News Team

As winter sets in the Idaho Transportation Department marks a major milestone for the historic rebuild of the System Interchange in Pocatello, with…

RV fire quickly extinguished in Iona

November 14, 2024 2:09 PM Curtis Jackson

A fifth-wheel RV trailer caught fire in Iona Thursday morning. It started just before 10 a.m. at the corner of Denning Avenue and Oleson…

Pocatello Man Gets a Second Chance Smile

November 14, 2024 1:16 PM Sam Ross

The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental announced Thursday morning that Matthew Rymer of Pocatello is this year’s Second Chance…

Pocatello parolees celebrate graduation from reentry program

November 14, 2024 1:11 PM Sam Ross

Twenty people on parole from the Pocatello area celebrated graduation from a reentry program on Wednesday…

No shooting happened at EIRMC after inaccurate social media post caused concern

November 14, 2024 12:20 PM Curtis Jackson

Eastern Idaho Medical Center said there was no security issue or a lockdown at the hospital after a post was made on a community social media…

3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft

November 14, 2024 10:31 AM News Team

Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…

Pay It Forward helps warm The Salvation Army Pocatello

November 13, 2024 1:57 PM Todd Kunz

The Salvation Army in Pocatello is in need of a new boiler. The original one was installed in…

Rexburg conduit hit, ITD is asking drivers to avoid the area near Exit 333

November 13, 2024 10:49 PM Ashley Chilcutt

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department is asking drivers to avoid Exit 333 and thee surrounding area in Rexburg tonight. An…

Larkin trial day 2: Text messages shown in Ririe rest-stop murder case

November 13, 2024 10:34 PM rafael.guerrero

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attorneys for the Rire rest-stop murder trial made their opening statements Wednesday. Defense Attorney Allen Browning…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Detour scheduled on section of Emerson Avenue for bridge work

November 13, 2024 5:46 PM News Team

A detour will be in place around a section of Emerson Avenue to replace an aging bridge over the Butte Arm…

Bonneville County Coroner resigns after 12 years

November 13, 2024 5:27 PM Ariel Jensen

Rick Taylor said the position is only part-time but should be full-time because the workload has grown so…

Bonneville County property owners express concerns over roadway study

November 13, 2024 4:39 PM Seth Ratliff

A new high-capacity road could be in the cards for Bonneville County, but not everyone is happy about the proposed…

Idaho Falls man wins “Name That Scratch Game” lottery contest

November 13, 2024 12:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Gary Gaskill, of Idaho Falls, won Idaho Lottery’s Name that Scratch Game contest. It earned him $3,000 in Idaho Lottery Scratch tickets and his…

ISU Dental Hygiene students reach out to the community to practice their craft

November 13, 2024 12:59 PM Sam Ross

Students in the Dental Hygiene program at Idaho State University are helping people in need take care of their dental health while getting practice…

ISU to celebrate the reopening of Reed Gym Pool

November 13, 2024 11:57 AM News Team

After eight months of renovation, all are invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the Idaho State University Reed Gym Pool on November 20 at 5…

Christmas tree permits available in area forests

November 13, 2024 11:33 AM Curtis Jackson

Christmas Tree permits are now on sale online and through local Forest Service and BLM offices and…

Wednesday morning meteorite lights up the sky

November 13, 2024 11:15 AM Michael Coats

Did you see it this morning?…

Gov. Little receives the 2024 Charter Champion Award

November 12, 2024 10:27 PM Ashley Chilcutt

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little is recognized with the 2024 Charter Champion Award for his contributions to Idaho charter schools…

Final jury selected for 2022 Ririe rest-stop murder trial

November 12, 2024 7:06 PM rafael.guerrero

On Tuesday, prosecutors and defendants for the 2022 rest-stop murder trial selected eight men and six women for the jury—three of those will be…

Bonneville Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old girl

November 12, 2024 5:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 17 year old Jazzlyn Shepherd, a juvenile female who ran away from…

Broulims, Idaho State Police join forces to provide meals this Christmas

November 12, 2024 5:00 PM Seth Ratliff

Broulims and the Idaho State Police are kicking off the ’10 Counties Christmas Meal Drive’ this week. This is the seventh year they have teamed up…

Snow and ice caused several slide-offs Tuesday morning

November 12, 2024 4:25 PM Seth Ratliff

People woke up to snow and slush Tuesday morning. It was really the first time for drivers to experience winter driving conditions this…

Crews to remove large trees in Sacajawea Park

November 12, 2024 1:58 PM Curtis Jackson

Crews will remove two large trees along the Portneuf River near Sacajawea Park in…

Road work continues overnights at Big Fill Slide on Teton Pass

November 12, 2024 12:47 PM Curtis Jackson

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and contract crews from Ames Construction have resumed working at night on Wyoming State Highway 22,…

Idaho Falls Airport to receive $2.5 million for terminal expansion project

November 12, 2024 11:28 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport received an award of $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funds will go…

Trial begins over Idaho’s medical emergency abortion exceptions

November 12, 2024 11:01 AM News Team

Four women are suing Idaho after being denied abortions. A trial began in the Fourth District Court in Boise on…

Fire burns nearly 90 acres west of Idaho Falls

November 12, 2024 9:06 AM News Team

Firefighters battled an approximately 90-acre wildfire burning north of Highway 20 west of 65th North in Bonneville County Monday…

Some Idaho legislators reject pay increase, here’s why

November 11, 2024 10:56 PM rafael.guerrero

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Last week, the Citizen’s Committee for Legislative Compensation approved a 19% salary increase for Idaho legislators.…

Local Army mom surprises her kids on Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2024 6:23 PM Ariel Jensen

During Veteran’s Day all over town, veterans are being honored with special offers and…

Celebration with a cause, Veterans Day at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge

November 11, 2024 4:34 PM Seth Ratliff

A Veteran’s Day celebration took place at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge with an important…

Update on mural commissioned by Museum of Idaho

November 11, 2024 5:45 PM Noah Farley

“Living in the area and sort of the interaction of people and nature really, and sort of how the two things shape each…

Ribbon cutting for Brady Chapel restoration set for Veterans Day

November 11, 2024 11:46 AM Sam Ross

Pocatello and the Friends of Brady Chapel will hold a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the completion of the first phase of restoration projects on…

Community All-Stars: Lorraine Morrison has been serving at the election polls for 45 years

November 10, 2024 5:33 PM Linda Larsen

This week’s Community All-Star is Lorraine Morrison. She’s been serving at the polls for 45 years and says it’s one of the most important things she…

Free food offers for Veterans Day

November 10, 2024 2:40 PM Noah Farley

Here’s a list of some restaurants offering free food to veterans and active-duty military for Veterans…

School District 25 addresses social media interaction involving a teacher

November 10, 2024 2:15 PM Noah Farley

The district says the concerns will be addressed constructively and “any threats or harassment will be referred to the proper…

FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump

November 9, 2024 2:48 PM Associated Press

The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel hosts Veterans Day pow-wow

November 9, 2024 4:33 PM Noah Farley

“In our culture, we always have to honor our warriors, and this is one of the ways we could think of how to do…

Veterans Day Parade strolls through Pocatello

November 9, 2024 3:43 PM Noah Farley

Members from all six military branches participated in the parade as well as 13 local veteran service…

The fire has been extinguished at Heise Hot Springs

November 8, 2024 9:27 PM Tucker Robertson

We are getting reports of a fire from a building near a pool at Heise Hot…

Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care

November 8, 2024 10:24 PM News Team

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and one foster parent within each household…

Two suspects rob an ATM in Wyoming

November 8, 2024 5:52 PM Tucker Robertson

The Lincoln County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects involved in an ATM…

A man in Utah falls 50 feet down a mine

November 8, 2024 5:44 PM Tucker Robertson

On November 5th, a 52-year-old man fell approximately 50 feet down a…

Indoor golf simulators open in Rexburg and Pocatello

November 8, 2024 5:12 PM Noah Farley

The company offers golf simulators so new players can learn how to golf and the serious players can avoid getting rusty when there is snow on the…

Idaho State Police are bringing meals to families in Eastern Idaho this holiday season

November 8, 2024 4:41 PM Ariel Jensen

Each year, Idaho State Police troopers extend their service beyond patrol duties by working to provide holiday meals to…

Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference

November 8, 2024 12:54 PM Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a…

Fall Bridal Expo in Rexburg

November 8, 2024 10:57 AM Kailey Galaviz

A “one stop shop for all things…

Holiday Market at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho

November 8, 2024 10:35 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is hosting its annual free holiday market, Beaux Cadeaux this weekend.…

Idaho breaks state record for most votes cast

November 7, 2024 10:56 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Idaho broke the state record for votes cast in the 2024 presidential election. Secretary of State Phil Mcgrane made the announcement on his Facebook…

Police still on the hunt for those suspected of robbing Mountain America Credit Union in Pocatello

November 7, 2024 7:42 PM Tucker Robertson

On November 7, 2024, dispatch got the call of a robbery at Mountain America Bank located at 1012 Yellowstone at 5:30…

Defense asks judge to ban the death penalty for man charged in stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students

November 7, 2024 5:32 PM Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attorneys for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students asked a judge to take…

Wyoming moves ahead with selling land in Grand Teton National Park to federal government for $100M

November 7, 2024 3:20 PM Associated Press

Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming officials voted Thursday to proceed with selling a spectacular, pristine piece of state property…

Idaho Supreme Court holds oral arguments at BYU-I

November 7, 2024 5:21 PM Ariel Jensen

Brigham Young University Idaho students had the opportunity to meet members of the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday…