This year, residents of Pocatello, Rexburg, and Idaho Falls have a new way to give back for the upcoming holiday season. For the first time ever, the globally recognized Light the World Giving Machine initiative, sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is making its way to southeast Idaho.
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Girl Scouts of the USA is debuting a new cookie for its upcoming season.
The organization announced Tuesday that “Exploremores,” a Rocky Road-inspired cookie, is being added to the lineup when its annual sales begin in January. Like the Girl Scouts’ other cookies, which include the popular Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, the Exploremores will be sold both online and in-person at booths by local troops.
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Idaho’s judicial system is facing online threats following a wave of misinformation that has spread across social media. The Idaho Judicial Branch has issued a public statement condemning the actions, which are centered on the plea deal of former BYU baseball player Candon Dahle.
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A new development in an alleged voter fraud case in Fremont County has shed some light on the jurisdictional lines between local and state authorities. Seven individuals face felony charges, accused of illegally registering to vote in the May 2023 Island Park Auditorium District election, a race that was decided by a narrow margin.
Today, officials from the Idaho Attorney General’s Office and the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office confirmed to Local News 8 that they have no involvement in the case. According to former Idaho Attorney General Dave Leroy, this is not an unusual circumstance.
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Firefighters are gaining ground on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now at 73% containment as of September 8. The now 4,066-acre fire started just over two weeks ago, three miles south of Smoot, near the Idaho-Wyoming border.
Crews have been diligently working around the fire’s perimeter, extinguishing hot spots and strengthening fire lines. According to the US Forest Service, firefighters are continuing these efforts by felling dangerous snags and hazard trees that could pose a threat to fire lines.
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The city of Ammon is coming together to support one of its own. Mayor Sean Coletti has officially declared today, September 8th, as Tanner Scoresby Day in honor of a local teen fighting a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer.
Tanner Scoresby, an 18-year-old graduate of Thunder Ridge High School, has been a beacon of positivity in the community while facing an intense battle with T-cell lymphoblastic lymphoma. After undergoing months of demanding chemotherapy, he is now preparing for a crucial three-week stem cell procedure.
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The ISU-based Institute of Rural Health is launching their annual 9/11 Remembrance Week, starting with a ‘Day of Service’ kick-off event on Monday, September 8.
At the event on Monday, ISU will host a 9/11 ‘Memorial Moment’ and invite people to make Veteran Care Kits to support and show gratitude to local veterans.
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On August 28, seven individuals were arrested in Fremont County on felony charges of voter fraud and perjury related to the May 2023 election. The arrests were made following an investigation into voter irregularities in the Island Park area.
While seven people, or just under 2% of the 405 voters who cast a ballot in the Fremont County Precinct 1 election in May 2023, were arrested, they all have one outstanding factor in common: according to court documents, none of them actually live in Island Park.
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Studies show disc golf is getting more and more popular, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The crowds cheered as the drivers crashed into each other. Some cars even starting to smoke and light up in flames, providing pure, simple fun for everyone.
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A hobbyist photographer from Blackfoot has a lot to be proud of. Debra Hamilton was happily surprised to learn three of her photos were selected to be in the top 10 for the Professional Division at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this year.
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IIC is figuring out its plan for where to move to so it can keep serving its tenants, but they are optimistic as they start this next chapter.
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A 40-acre wildfire, named the Buckum Fire, is currently burning between Blackfoot and Shelley. The fire was first reported around 2:52 PM.
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Idaho Falls Police have released bodycam video of an officer-involved shooting that killed an Idaho Falls man.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)— A local farmer agrees to stop irrigating his crops for the rest of this year’s growing season, according to the Department of Water Resources. District Court Judge Darren Simpson accepted a settlement between IDWR and Jerry and Valerie Bingham on Thursday. The Binghams chose not to join the local water district, arguing
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The Bannock County Landfill is hosting their monthly ‘Household Hazardous Waste Day’ on Saturday, September 6.
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This September, the Museum of Idaho is bringing a touch of ancient Egypt to Idaho Falls. The museum, which is currently hosting the popular Mummies of the World exhibit, will welcome two world-renowned Egyptologists for a special weekend of events.
Dr. Bob Brier, a leading authority on mummies and ancient Egypt, will be joined by author and art historian Patricia Remler for a series of talks and Q&A sessions. Brier, often called “Mr. Mummy,” is famous for creating MUMAB, the first modern mummy made with ancient Egyptian techniques. Remler is the author of Egyptian Mythology A–Z and an expert in Egyptian art and culture.
The Friends of Camas National Wildlife Refuge invites the community to their annual Birds, Bugles, and Brunch celebration on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Camas National Wildlife Refuge.
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AAA and the Idaho Association of School Resource Officers are working together to promote school zone safety. Governor Brad Little recently proclaimed the week of September 7 as School Zone Safety Week.
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Crews in Rexburg are actively working to repair a gas leak along West 7th South, as of 6:10 PM. According to the Rexburg Police Department, West 7th South is closed between Center Street and 2nd West.
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“Because we know that area right in town in Idaho Falls is so busy, it has been on our radar for many years already to make a very large scale improvement.”
Continue Reading Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in eastern Idaho today.
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Supporters of Victor Perez are planning to gather at the Pocatello City Council meeting tonight to speak out after the investigation into his shooting concluded.
On Wednesday, the Idaho Attorney General’s office announced its determination based on an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force: the four officers who shot Perez would not be criminally charged.
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The Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SIECAA) is making a final fundraising push through their ‘Hand Up’ donation campaign through the last few months of 2025.
“We truly believe that the hard-working people of southeast Idaho just need a little hand up right now,” said Joe Borich, CEO of SEICAA. “This campaign is going to serve all of our programs, and this is going to be able to help all of those people and this money that is raised is going to go directly back into the communities.”
The Portneuf Pollinator Partnership and Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust are highlighting the Monarch Butterfly, Idaho’s official state insect, in September when the bugs make their migratory trip through Southeast Idaho to winter in California.
“We want to do everything that we can to help protect this species and help them thrive,” said Carly Flandro, community conservation, communications, and marketing coordinator for the Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust. “Every person in Idaho can do that in really simple ways: in their own yard, they can plant milkweed, and milkweed is a really important species because it’s the host plant for monarch caterpillars. It’s the only plant that monarchs lay their eggs on, so it’s essential to their survival.”
“I’m grateful for the hard work my team of investigators does to protect Idaho families in consumer protection matters,” said Attorney General Labrador. “This recovery is significant for one individual, but every day my office is helping Idaho consumers in smaller ways, making sure consumers and businesses alike have a trusted partner to help resolve disputes and enforce the law fairly.”
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The Dollar Lake Fire, burning within the Bridger-Teton National Forest, has expanded by nearly 500 acres since Tuesday, advancing deeper into the Bridger Wilderness Area along the Green River Lakes. As of today, fire containment has reached 31%.
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A serious crash has shut down East Highway 33, causing major traffic disruptions.
According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the highway is closed in both directions from mile marker 107 to mile marker 131, from Newdale to Tetonia. The crash occurred near mile marker 129, bringing traffic to a complete stop.
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“We know this route needs improvements and have been very focused on working towards them,” ITD District Engineer Jason Minzghor said. “We’re excited to get public input on the design and see construction happen in the very near future.”
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A 30-year-old man from Burley died last night in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 81, just north of Malta.
The crash happened around 9:53 p.m. near milepost 8. According to the Idaho State Police, the driver was heading northbound in a green 1997 Toyota when the vehicle went off the shoulder after overcorrecting. The vehicle rolled, and the driver, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at the scene from his injuries.
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An American Falls man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing late Wednesday night.
Police were called to the Grand Cascade Apartment complex around 11:35 p.m. on a report of a stabbing. Officers arrived to find an adult male with serious stab wounds. The man was immediately taken to a local hospital.
Continue Reading Lindsay Hecox, a 24-year-old senior at Boise State University told the high court that she is dismissing her case – and, in an unusual move, she asked the justices to throw out a ruling from the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals that was decided in her favor.
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A man awaiting trial in California for allegedly stealing a car was arrested in Utah on Tuesday after police say he led officers on a 60-mile chase in a stolen vehicle — 25 miles of which he drove the wrong way on the freeway.
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The food at the Eastern Idaho State Fair is one of the things that draws people back every year. From cheeseburgers and nachos to deep-fried cheesecakes, vendors at the fair offer a variety of cuisine options. However, with all these indulgent choices, it can feel hard to stick to a healthier diet.
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As the threat of wildfire danger has lessened over the past week, state and federal land management agencies will rescind Stage 1 Fire Restrictions on lands within the Eastern Idaho Fire Restriction Area effective September 4, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.
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The Bonneville County Board of Commissioners announced today that it will conclude its lease agreement with the Idaho Innovation Center, effective September 30, 2026.
The decision comes after years of evaluating the public benefits associated with the current lease, which originated July 27, 1988, and was most recently amended on October 25, 2022. County leadership determined that while the Idaho Innovation Center has provided valuable contributions to the community for many years, the County’s significant financial investment in the facility is no longer aligned with its economic development goals to unify and strengthen efforts across the broader community.
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While the four officers have been cleared of criminal charges for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager with cerebral palsy, the civil battle has only just begun.
After the Idaho Attorney General’s Office announced its decision today not to file criminal charges against four officers in the fatal shooting of Victor Perez, the family’s attorneys expressed disappointment but stated they were not surprised. The law firm Burris Nisenbaum Curry & Lacy confirmed that they will continue to pursue a civil lawsuit on behalf of the family.
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In a move to improve student and staff safety, Bonneville Joint School District 93 cut the ribbon on a new office and security entry to Falls Valley Elementary in Idaho Falls on Wednesday.
The renovation places the school office directly at the main entrance, creating a more secure and efficient entry point. The new setup features a single-point access system with locking security doors, ensuring all visitors must pass through the office before entering the school. This also provides a much larger workspace for staff and makes it easier for parents and visitors to pick up and drop off students without navigating the school’s hallways.
“This is more functional, it’s safer,” said school secretary Tiana Sautter. “Some of them [students and teachers] are not used to change… but for the most part, everybody loves it.”
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A team led by the Southwest Research Institute and including University of Idaho’s Matthew Hedman, a professor of physics, discovered a new moon orbiting Uranus. The team used imagery captured from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) to visualize the planet’s 29th confirmed satellite, among the smallest known moons of Uranus.
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Following an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has determined that the four officers involved in the fatal shooting of Victor Perez, an autistic teenager with cerebral palsy, will not face criminal charges.
The investigation was led by the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, a neighboring agency to the Pocatello Police Department. In a statement, Attorney General Raúl Labrador’s office stated that it could not prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the officers committed a crime and found that their use of force was justified under Idaho law.
“We understand this outage may be frustrating for our customers and partners,” said Lisa McClellan, DMV Administrator. “We appreciate your patience as the Idaho Office of Information Technology Services works to restore full system functionality.”
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Three people are recovering today after a bridge collapsed inside the popular Shoshone Ice Caves north of Twin Falls last night.
Lincoln County dispatch received a call around 5:47 p.m. reporting the collapse. While initial calls indicated as many as 20 people might be trapped, emergency crews on the scene quickly determined everyone was accounted for, though three people had been injured in the collapse.
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 22-year-old Braxton Scott Larson, who escaped from a work detail crew this morning at approximately 9:30 a.m.
Larson is described as having brown hair, hazel eyes, and weighing between 120 and 130 lbs. Authorities are reportedly pursuing escape charges.
Continue Reading The House Oversight Committee on Tuesday released tens of thousands of Jeffrey Epstein-related files it had received from the Justice Department, as the controversy surrounding the case intensified with lawmakers’ return to Washington.
While more than 30,000 pages were made public, the committee’s release may not represent the totality of the Epstein-related documents in the Justice Department’s possession. Still, the files – which include flight logs, court filings, jail surveillance footage, redacted records, depositions and memos – fuel intrigue in a case that has at times driven a wedge between President Donald Trump and his own party.
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The Idaho Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved a rate increase for Falls Water, a move the company states is necessary to cover the increasing costs of operations and maintenance, system improvements, and replacing aging infrastructure.
The new rates will affect Falls Water’s approximately 6,833 residential and commercial customers across three systems in Bonneville County, northeast of Idaho Falls.
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The annual ‘Edson Fichter Talks’ lecture series is back, bringing a month of free community lectures to Pocatello every Wednesday in September.
“(It’s) Just a great lineup of engaging, exciting topics,” said Jennifer Jackson, Idaho Fish and Game’s regional communications manager. “I think it’s perfect for people of all ages.”
The Fremont County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to deny Ensign Hospitality’s request to build a 132-room hotel at Henry’s Lake Flats. The decision upholds the previous ruling by the county’s Planning and Zoning Commission, following significant public opposition to the project.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) and Bannock County Mosquito Abatement have confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito pool in Public Health District 6, located in Bannock County. No cases of WNV in humans have been reported.
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Luis Garcia-Diaz, 27, was sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison today for a deadly drunk driving crash that killed six people last year on U.S. Highway 20.
Breaking down in tears as the sentence was delivered, Garcia-Diaz addressed the victims’ families via a Zoom conference before the hearing concluded. “I want to ask forgiveness of the families for the accident,” he said through a translator. “I know that every day I think of your families. I ask God for them, and that they forgive me.”
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The Area V Agency on Aging in Pocatello is looking for donations of mobility equipment and other home-care supplies to stock their in-house ‘Assistive Technology’ (or AT) closet for local seniors in need.
“It is donated by the community giving back to the community,” said Cara Christensen, information and assistance supervisor at the Area V Agency on Aging. “I always say, if you want to see how wonderful our community is, come check out our closet.”
Continue Reading Firefighters continue to battle the Dollar Lake Fire, which has now grown to 15,282 acres but is now 25% contained. Another public community meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, at 6 p.m. at The Place Bar and Grill in Cora to provide residents with the latest updates on the fire’s status and ongoing suppression efforts.
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“Although Idaho Falls has limited wildland within city limits, we are surrounded by agricultural and recreational areas that can easily ignite and spread field fires,” said Fire Marshal Jim Newton. “Wildland fires can spread into urban neighborhoods, and in some cases, already have. Every citizen should do their part to be aware of fire dangers and help mitigate possible dangers.”
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Firefighters have made good progress on the Willow Creek Fire, which is now 40% contained. The fire, located about three miles south of Smoot, Wyoming, has burned just over 4,000 acres.
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A truck carrying straw bales lost its load Tuesday morning on East 25th Street just south of John Adams Parkway.
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By Holly Yan, Ashley Killough, David Williams, Ed Lavandera, CNN (CNN) — A Houston man is accused of killing an 11-year-old boy after a “ding dong ditch” prank Saturday – the latest example of a trend that has left children dead. Gonzalo Leon Jr., 42, was charged with murder Monday for the death of 11-year-old
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A plane with three people aboard made an emergency landing in a wheat field in the Aborn Valley south of Pauline after experiencing mechanical issues. Fortunately, the pilot and two passengers were uninjured, and the single-engine aircraft didn’t suffer any damage.
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Businesses all throughout Idaho, known for their summer fun, are wrapping up as fall approaches. Heise Hot Springs, a popular local destination just outside of Ririe, had a bustling summer season. General Manager Sam Wilson attributes the record-breaking attendance to recent renovations.
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“Sometimes people get impatient, start weaving in and out of those situations, trying to gain some ground, and that can be dangerous.”
Continue Reading A powerful solar storm is expected to reach Earth on Monday evening, potentially triggering a display of northern lights across the northern hemisphere.
The stunning wave of auroras may be visible much farther south than is typical, reaching not just the northern US states but also parts of the lower Midwest and Oregon, according to a statement from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center.
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Some of the biggest names in Christian music are headed to Idaho Falls next year. The Awakening Foundation announced this week that TOBYMAC’s Hits Deep 2026 Tour will be at the Mountain America Center on Friday, March 6, 2026.
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Effective immediately, select rivers and streams that had been previously closed due to high water temperatures and low flows in Yellowstone National Park will partially reopen to fishing due to recent cooler temperatures and rainfall. Fishing remains closed from 2 p.m. to sunrise the following day due to continuing warm water temperatures and low river flows.
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The candidate lists for city elections across Eastern Idaho are now final, with a notable number of hopefuls in Bonneville County. The deadline for candidates to file was Friday, August 29, and those who wish to withdraw have until Friday, September 5.
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The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in locating a hunter who has been missing since August 23.
Timothy Hinebaugh, 58, was last seen traveling south from Jackson on Highway 89 in a white Ford Fiesta with Maryland license plate 9DH0914.
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The Buhl Police Department has identified and charged three juvenile suspects after a local skate park was vandalized with “racist and hateful graffiti” last weekend. The suspects were identified following a swift community response to the department’s Facebook post that helped authorities with the investigation.
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Fire crews are making progress on the Willow Creek fire. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is now 38% contained.
The fire has only grown to around 65 acres since August 29, reaching 4065 acres today, according to the release.
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Starting this Wednesday, September 3rd, the Rexburg soup kitchen will once again be serving hot, nourishing meals at the VFW building. Whether you need a warm plate of food or some pantry items to take with you, everyone is welcome.
In an effort to restock their shelves for the fall and winter seasons, the organization will host a food donation drive this Saturday, September 6th, from 10 a.m. to noon. The community is encouraged to bring unopened pantry items to the back of the VFW building.
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In a moving tribute to the heroes of 9/11 and our local first responders, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Anheuser-Busch are hosting their annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb from today through September 11.
Police, firefighters, and Anheuser-Busch employees will honor the 343 firefighters, 60 police officers, and 8 paramedics who lost their lives by climbing 2,071 steps—matching the 110 floors of the Twin Towers.
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The Idaho Falls City Council has approved the city’s 2025-26 fiscal year budget, resulting in a balanced financial plan that outlines how public funds will be invested in essential services, infrastructure and community growth.
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The event is meant to remember those who were lost to drug overdose, support families who have been affected, and help the public know what resources are available to prevent and recover from overdose.
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“The museum is here to celebrate education, empowering people to be creative, enjoy looking at art, contemplating, having a dialog with yourself as you look, and trusting that there’s really no right answers in art. So it’s a lot of fun to just explore.”
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Idaho Fish and Game says hunters must test deer for Chronic Wasting Disease in seven hunting areas, including one just north of Idaho Falls.
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A multi-vehicle crash has caused significant traffic disruptions on US-20 near Lindsay Blvd. in Idaho Falls (exit 307), blocking both westbound lanes and the left eastbound lane. The Idaho State Police and other emergency responders are reportedly on the scene.
Drivers are urged to seek alternative routes and exercise extreme caution in the area. ITD’s Idaho 511 has confirmed the road closures and is advising motorists to expect substantial delays.
The candidate lists are now final for city elections across Eastern Idaho, following the 5 p.m. deadline for residents to throw their names into the ring today. Hopefuls have until next Friday, September 5th, to withdraw their names from consideration.
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“The support as well is just amazing! Everyone cheering everyone on, just supporting each other.”
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game released its 2025 Deer/Elk Hunting Outlook report earlier this week, and deer and elk populations should be strong across the state for fall big game hunters thanks to mild winters over the past couple of years.
“We saw a drastic reduction in our mule deer population here in the southeast region, and we’re still seeing the effects of that winter,” said Jennifer Jackson, communications manager for Fish and Game’s Southeast Region. “It’s not going to look the same as it did prior to that winter a couple of years ago, but the good news is that we are seeing our populations of mule deer trending in the right direction; so there were more mule deer on the landscape last fall, and that’s also what hunters should see again this year.”
Starting today, law enforcement is stepping up patrols around schools. The Southeast Idaho Traffic Safety Task Force is stepping up patrols to protect students and crack down on unsafe driving behaviors.
“We’ll be in school zones during the day and watching for impaired drivers at night,” Lieutenant Todd Orr said in a release. “From young children to college students, our goal is to keep every student safe.”
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump unlawfully leaned on emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs earlier this year.
“Because we agree that (the International Emergency Economic Powers Act’s) grant of presidential authority to ‘regulate’ imports does not authorize the tariffs imposed by the Executive Orders, we affirm,” the Federal Circuit said in an unsigned opinion upholding a lower-court ruling against Trump’s tariffs.
The tariffs remain in place for now, after the court delayed implementation of its order until October. That gives the Trump administration time to file an appeal with the Supreme Court.
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Dress Express, a family owned wedding dress supplier based in Montana, brought over 1,400 dresses to the Portneuf Valley to give brides an affordable chance to look their best on the big day.
“We start at 50 bucks, so almost anybody can afford a wedding dress,” said Sommer. “Even if it’s just quick to the elopement and the justice of the peace, everybody should be able to wear a dress if they want to.”
After an investigation that spanned more than a year, a Rexburg man is facing charges of possession of child sexual abuse material.
Detectives arrested Tyler Waite this week. He was booked into the Madison County Jail, and his bond was set at $30,000.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health is excited to announce the opportunity to provide subgrants to organizations working to combat the opioid crisis in Eastern Idaho. EIPH’s vision focuses on healthy people in healthy communities with a mission to prevent disease, disability, and premature death, promote healthy lifestyles, and protect and promote the health and quality of our environment.
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Widespread rain and moisture have helped crews contain several wildfires in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest over the past three days. According to a release by fire officials, multiple fires are either fully contained or are expected to be in the coming days
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Families of two victims in the Moscow student murders are fighting to prevent the release of graphic images from the crime scene. The two families are appearing in court today to ask a Latah County judge to permanently block the release of certain images from the crime scene, according to Fox News.
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The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal on Labor Day, September 1.
Residents regularly scheduled for a Monday pickup of garbage, recycling, and yard waste should still place their autocarts out by 7 a.m. Officials would also like to remind residents that the Bannock County Landfill will be closed to the public Monday, September 1.
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Firefighters are making significant headway on the Dollar Lake Fire, which has grown to 13,449 acres and is now 22% contained. A new incident management team, Wyoming Team 2, will take command of the fire starting tomorrow at 7 a.m.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Not sure what to do with your extra Zucchini from the garden? In case you missed it, here’s Maggie Moore’s chocolate zucchini cake recipe as seen on Local News 8 in the Morning. Maggie Moore’s Chocolate Zucchini Cake Start to finish: 45 minutes – 1 hr Servings: 15 Ingredients 1/2
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A multi-vehicle crash blocked southbound I-15 near Blackfoot Thursday afternoon.
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A new interactive exhibit is teaching the local community about hydropower.
Heritage Park in Idaho Falls welcomed its first historical exhibit with a ribbon-cutting on Thursday afternoon, August 28th, 2025. The park is dedicated to celebrating the city’s cultural heritage.
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Pocatello police are investigating threats made to a public official, leading to an emergency executive session city council meeting yesterday afternoon.
The meeting was closed to the public and included Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schei, the mayor, and city council members, according to a report by the Idaho State Journal.
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A Catholic Priest at Nampa’s St. Paul’s Catholic Church has been arrested and charged with sexual battery of a minor, the Nampa Police Department confirmed Thursday.
45-year-old Robert Mendez Esquivel was arrested on Wednesday and is being held at the Canyon County Jail. He faces one count of sexual battery against a minor between the ages of 16 and 17. Authorities have stated that the alleged incident did not involve a minor from the church or its affiliated school.
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Idaho Falls Police are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Pancheri Drive near Culver’s, which caused minor traffic disruptions.
The crash was reported around 3:14 p.m. Witness photos show one of the vehicles, a silver sedan, overturned. Despite witness concerns, Idaho Falls Police spokesperson Jessica Clements has confirmed that all individuals involved sustained “what appears to be minor injuries.”
Continue Reading In recent days, ISP received multiple reports of individuals receiving suspicious calls from numbers that appeared to be from ISP. In one disturbing incident, a parent answered back-to-back calls from a man claiming to be a medic and insinuated that their child was in distress. He requested the child’s name, and the parents heard the sound of crying in the background. Thankfully, the child was safe at school, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the manipulative tactics employed by scammers.
“These calls are not coming from the Idaho State Police. This scam is designed to play on the hearts of potential victims and undermines trust in first responders,” Captain Tyler Jussel of the ISP Regional Communications Center said. “By spoofing first responders and dispatch centers, these scammers try to gain credibility in their deception. We want the public to know that ISP will never call in this manner.”
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair is proud to announce the winners of its highly anticipated 2025 Best Fair Food Contest, where local media members served as judges to crown the best new and returning fair food offerings.
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“Multiple companies like Aalo, their first groundbreaking, are paving the way toward to this new nuclear age where we will see a lot of growth in clean nuclear power for the nation. And this is particularly important in terms of the energy demand growth that we’re experiencing as a nation and across the world.”
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a fish salvage order for Mackay Reservoir, effective August 30 through October 31, 2025.
The Big Lost River Irrigation District is in the process of draining Mackay Reservoir to complete essential dam maintenance and prepare for future infrastructure upgrades. As water levels decline, many fish in the reservoir will be lost. The temporary salvage order is intended to maximize public use of the fishery before that occurs.
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An Idaho man pleaded guilty yesterday to a shooting at the Provo Missionary Training Center (MTC) back in 2020.
Dallin William Litster, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder (a second-degree felony) and five counts of felony discharge of a firearm (third-degree felonies) in Fourth District Court.
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A local woman is facing up to 14 years in prison after being found guilty of Forgery. Bingham County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fred Wheeler announced today that April Eschief has been convicted following a one-day jury trial.
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Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to implement their controversial 2026 proposed county budget at a regular meeting on Thursday, August 28.
The budget has drawn sharp criticism from Bannock County residents and non-profit organizations for its drafted 14% raises to the Board of Commissioners and cuts to programs like the Aid for Friends homeless shelter, the Pocatello Free Clinic, and the Veterans Memorial Building.
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Fire managers will host a community meeting tomorrow, August 29, at the Afton Civic Center, located at 150 Washington Street. The meeting, which starts at 7 p.m., will provide updates on the ongoing efforts to fight the Willow Creek Fire.
The wildfire, which started last Friday, has now grown to 4,000 acres. In a release this morning, Bridger-Teton National Forest rangers confirmed that the fire is now 17% contained.
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Voters in Fremont County will decide in November if a new performing arts addition can be constructed at South Fremont High School.
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A recent string of dog attacks in Blackfoot has raised questions about animal neglect and full animal shelters. Blackfoot resident Hunter Hatch and his dog, Milo, were victims of one of the attacks.
“While we were walking (the dog), this guy was going into his house. And as he was opening the door, all four of his dogs just came running out,” Hatch said.
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