Governor signs HB 93 to create School Choice Tax Credit program
Gov. Brad Little signed HB 93 to create the Parental Tax Credit program.
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Gov. Brad Little signed HB 93 to create the Parental Tax Credit program.
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Forest Rangers with the Salmon Challis National Forest are warning travelers to be cautious while traveling along Salmon River Road #030. As temperatures continue to increase, the warm weather can weaken the stability of rock faces and mountain passes, leading to potential rockslides.
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“The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young Idahoans who would not otherwise go on to an education or training program that leads to a rewarding career. Simply put, LAUNCH is changing lives,” Governor Little said.
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Students at Rigby High School staged a walkout today to protest Jefferson Joint School District 251’s decision to eliminate advanced and advanced placement (AP) classes.
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If approved, Intermountain Gas would be authorized to remove approximately 1,500 feet of the existing pipeline bridge spanning the Snake River and install a new section of 6-inch diameter pipe beneath the river to meet increased industrial demand.
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The Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck will soon house a 128,000 sq. ft Target store. The news comes from Target’s corporate website.
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Idaho Falls Police are on the lookout for a man who drove his pickup into a cinderblock fence.
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The Sho-Ban Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program has invited the Southeast Idaho community to their 9th annual Job and Resource Fair. The event will host over 70 regional employers and non-profit organizations.
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Together, students from Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools collected over 46,600 cans of soup and food to support local families in need.
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The Idaho Innovation Center is inviting the people of Southeast Idaho for a night of dinner, fun, and entertainment. The group is holding its annual fundraiser Friday, February 28, at 6:30 PM.
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By Holly Yan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death have nodded to autism spectrum disorder in asking the court to ensure the 30-year-old wouldn’t get the death penalty if convicted, court records show. Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing Madison Mogen,
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Rexburg Police said they arrested a person who was armed and erratic in a home in the Summerfield Subdivision.
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The Madison County Sheriff’s office is warning the public of increasingly sophisticated scams involving jury duty summons.
According to a Facebook post by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), deputies continue to receive reports from people detailing a call from scammers “stating that they have missed jury duty and have a warrant.”
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“Today, an air compressor that controls the pneumatic HVAC and hot water system at Hillcrest failed,” writes D93 superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme. “Our maintenance department is working to find and install a replacement, but due to the age of the equipment, a replacement is not readily available.”
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Anyone registering to hunt black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test. The test is to help hunters differentiate between black bears and grizzly bears, which are endangered.
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“Our police department is one of the finest departments in the state, if not in the country,” Merrill told Local News 8. “We feel like they deserve a building that that merits the character of our police officers and just the great people that they are. They really deserve something better than what they’ve got right now…that’s why we’re doing this.”
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“I bring this bill forward not without heartache,” said Green. “Back in July, just two weeks prior to an embryo transfer to grow my family. I woke up one evening and had an urgent need to get a mammogram…Unfortunately, I received the devastating news that I have breast cancer.”
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Introduced by Representative Bruce D. Skaug, under House Bill 7, anyone 18 and over convicted for the first time of possession of three ounces or less of pot will be fined a minimum of 3-hundred dollars
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Drivers in Idaho Falls may need to plan an alternate route to avoid construction starting next week. KV Utilities, the contractors for Intermountain Gas Company, will be closing down a portion of Hitt Rd (25th E) between E 49th n & Yellowstone Hwy starting on Monday, 3/3/25.
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Local News 8 has obtained exclusive video of the helicopter flying shortly before it crashed in the Ririe reservoir last Thursday. The video, sent to Local News 8 by Melissa Bade, captures the final moments of Brown’s flight as the helicopter passed over her Rexburg home. According to Bade, the copter was flying very close to the ground.
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The Idaho Department of Labor is offering a workshop to help graduates apply for the LAUNCH career education grants.
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Over 3,800 were without power Tuesday morning in the Roberts and Menan area.
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Tyhee Elementary School in Pocatello will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday after complications replacing the school’s well pump.
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According to Idaho Falls Power, it was Campbell who “directed the Electric Division in 1979 to begin studying the feasibility of building a new city-owned hydroelectric plant on the Snake River below Idaho Falls.”
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According to an Instagram post by social media influencer Jennifer Houghton, @turtlecreeklane, identifies her husband Steve Houghton as the second passenger in the crash. Houghton has confirmed her husband has left the hospital.
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Johnson was terrified because he thought someone was trying to break down his door and invade his home.
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(CNN) — Crafting and fabrics retailer ‘Joann’ is set to close all of its locations. The closures follow the company’s auction sale to a new ownership group, The Hudson. The chain filed for bankruptcy twice over the last year with plans to keep some locations open. But now, ‘Joann’ says it will close all
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An Idaho CEO has left his position after making offensive Nazi-related-gestures during a company-wide event at the Boise Centre. Engineering Structures Inc. (ESI) Construction announced Monday that Tom Hill has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
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Chaos broke out during a Kootenai County town hall Saturday. Multiple witnesses began recording as a woman was forcefully removed from the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium.
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A Shelley man is now in custody after driving under the influence with a juvenile and fleeing from an attempted traffic stop. According to Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, 20-year-old Brigham Ricks Frost was booked into the county jail on Felony Charges for Eluding an Officer, Leaving the Scene of an Injury Crash, and Injury to a Child.
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Recycling bins will no longer accept plastic at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill and McCammon Transfer Station.
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An exciting opportunity for young and experienced entrepreneurs is heading to Rexburg. City leadership is holding a business competition with prizes totaling $10,000.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 6, to share information and gather community input about plans to improve U.S. Highway 91 between Siphon Road and Reservation Road to address increased growth.
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For 16 years, the roar of the crowd, the pounding of the feet, and the thud of athletes landing in the sand have been the soundtrack to Debbie Thompson’s favorite time of the year. Her unwavering dedication to the Simplot Games in Pocatello is what makes her this week’s Community All Star.
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Citizens are encouraged to call 911 if water comes into their homes, structures, or businesses so they can get sand bags.
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Forbush says they will resell or reuse the items that still function or need a minor repairs. The rest of the items will be dismantled and separated into parts.
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“Just watching the artist and their pens, how they move their needles and their judgment of character and just their visions that display,” Montoya told Local News 8. “Because it starts out this way and it finishes this way.”
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The City of Idaho Falls has sent out a traffic alert for area drivers. Traffic will intermittently be impacted on a section of 17th Street on Sunday, Feb. 23, as contractors install girders for the new Emerson Bridge.
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By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended Friday that a judge reject Erik and Lyle Menendez’s request for a new trial in the 1989 killings of their parents – a petition the brothers filed over their claims of new evidence of abuse by their father. Hochman
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The Bonneville County Coroner has identified the victim of the helicopter crash near the Ririe Reservoir Thursday evening as Alt Tech CEO Bradford Brown (59) out of Alpine, Utah.
The other passenger in the crash has not been identified at this time. According to emergency responders, the surviving passenger has been transported to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for treatment.
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Stephanie Grisham’s lawyer argued the terms of her confinement are cruel and unusual, and the jail is causing her to have increased mental health issues.
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Gabby Petito’s parents sit down with “GMA3” co-anchor Eva Pilgrim in an all-new episode of “20/20,” FRIDAY, FEB. 21 8 p.m. MST, on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
Before the broadcast, Eva Pilgrim met with Local News 8’s Maggie Tolleson to discuss what their team has learned through their talks with Petito’s parents.
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Idaho physicians are warning of the potentially devastating impacts of a bill currently in the Idaho House looking to discontinue WWAMI. WWAMI stands for Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho – according to health experts, the 53-year-old University of Washington-based regional program serves as the main medical education program for five states.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The 45th annual Simplot Games started their second day of track and field events with the ‘Dick Fosbury Breakfast’ at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building on Friday morning. The breakfast featured four former Olympians–including keynote speaker and two-time discus gold medalist Valarie Allman, who shared her experiences in the Tokyo
Continue ReadingLocal law enforcement and Fire crews are responding to a Helicopter crash near the Ririe reservoir, power lines downed by the crash are allegedly on the reservoir ice.
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Introduced by Rep. Jordan Redman, R-District 3, House Bill 138 would place 11 additional requirements or policy changes to Medicaid, a federal and state program that assists in covering medical costs for people with lower income and resources.
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“We’ve got so much stuff with science we can be doing that’s hands on, that’s interactive, that schools don’t necessarily have the resources to do,” said Dr. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, chair of ISU’s Department of Geosciences. “It’s important for us to actually bring this to the schools, and we do that directly to them or events like this where they can come straight to us.”
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A BYUI Student from the south came to Idaho unprepared for the harsh lesson that there is a difference between cold and freezing.
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The Eastbound Interstate 80 Tunnel reopened to head-to-head traffic, Thursday, following the deadly multiple-vehicle crash in the westbound Green River Tunnel. Work continues in the westbound tunnel, including clean-up operations, assessments, and evaluations, so motorists are asked to drive cautiously and be aware of roadside workers and vehicles.
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A Rigby man is in jail on drug charges and not stopping for deputies.
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The recent snowfall resulted in more than two inches of snow, which qualifies as a snow event. Parking restrictions are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits until further notice.
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The Rexburg Police Department is at numerous accidents caused by slick roads.
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The Idaho Transportation Department reports a road closure on 511.idaho.gov due to a “multi-vehicle accident.”
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“Kali was a beautiful soul,” cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8. “This was one very, very tragic and unfortunate day in a life that was incredibly beautiful. And we want to make sure that people don’t lose sight of that.”
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The Idaho State Police is proud to announce that Trooper Jason Cagle has been honored with selection to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) Final Leg for the 2025 Special Olympics World Winter Games.
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In a striking victory for the Prosecution, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler ruled against attorneys for University of Idaho murder suspect, Bryan Kohberger, attempts to suppress and dismiss key evidence in the upcoming trial.
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Two people were rescued by four separate agencies after an off-road accident between Swan Valley and Victor.
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The Senate has passed a bill to create a $50 million parental choice tax credit, which is now headed to the Governor’s office.
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Shelter managers say they have an abundance of dogs and cats looking for temporary and “fur-ever” homes. The shelter is trying to free up as much space as possible before ‘kitten season’ hits in the spring and volunteers are flooded with cats.
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U.S. Bank is closing numerous branches in the Gem State before June. Local News 8 has confirmed that several of the locations set to close are located in Eastern Idaho.
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Justin Smith, public information officer for ITD, said despite the lack of snow this winter, they have had a rash of accidents involving cars versus plows that have taken a toll on their ability to keep roads clear.
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“Yes, it’s a physical structure, but it’s also about building opportunities,” said Lori Barber, President of CEI. “At CEI, we build people, we build places, and we build opportunities. This building is a tangible representation of all of that – ceremony who we are and what we’re striving to accomplish.”
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“Every ICAC arrest makes our communities safer by taking these predators out of circulation,” said Attorney General Labrador. “I’m grateful for the hard work our ICAC Unit does to keep Idaho children safe from exploitation. The network of partnerships across the state makes it possible to take swift action in these critical situations.”
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The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater (the Port) is adding another big ticket band to their lineup of summer concerts. Seven consecutive Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Group of the Year, Old Dominion, is set to perform at The Port in Pocatello, on August 8th.
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A graduate of the University of Utah, Zollinger has worked as Rexburg’s city attorney since 1993. City leadership has invited the Rexburg community to help celebrate his legacy at City Hall’s Council Chambers on February 19th at 1:00 pm.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Ammon man for smoking marijuana with kids in the car.
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A local skier had been caught and injured by an avalanche in the Granite Canyon, outside the JHMR boundary. The avalanche carried her a few hundred feet down the slope and she crashed into a tree, according to Ski Patrol.
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“This last year and however many months has been a lot to take in and the last few days have been no exception,” Kali’s cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8 in an exclusive interview.
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According to Gallatin County Search and Rescue, the group located the injured snowmobiler, provided critical care, and quickly packaged the patient for transport to a waiting Hebgen Basin Rural Fire District ambulance. The patient was transported to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center for further evaluation.
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“Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the community of Rawlins and the families, friends, and loved ones of all three of these individuals,” said WYDOT Director Darin Westby.
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The Bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Cornilles (R), in response to complaints he received from members of the public following an LGBTQ Pride event held in Nampa last fall.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little is renewing the state of Idaho’s support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, as the Governor signed Executive Order 2025-03, the Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Act, Tuesday. “The State of Idaho proudly and unequivocally supports the efforts of President Donald Trump both to increase border security and
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Bannock County has already announced the summer concert series will include performances by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Currington, blues musician Joe Bonamassa, and co-headliners Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys.
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MLK Day and President’s Day are some of the busiest ski days of the year, according to Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Multiple protests took place across Southeast Idaho on Monday, the demonstrations part of protests from coast to coast protesting Trump Administration policies, Elon Musk, and Project 2025. Dozens of people from the Pocatello area met Monday morning at Caldwell Park to march to the Bannock County Court House. The demonstration was organized
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– A new indoor pickleball facility ‘Poky Pickleball’ opened its doors to sports fans on February 7. Poky Pickleball features five full-sized pickleball courts and a pro shop; all available in a temperature-controlled building for use through long local winters. “It’s Idaho, right? It’s cold, it’s snowy, it’s wet,” said Jared Huckstep, owner
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INKOM, Idaho (KIFI)– Preparations for a major bridge replacement project through the Inkom corridor will close a portion of Old Highway 91 starting Monday. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will replace the I-15 bridges over Old Highway 91, Rapid Creek Road, and the West Interchange. Highway 91 drivers will be detoured along Rapid Creek Road
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GREEN RIVER, Wyoming (KIFI) -The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is providing new information following the multiple-vehicle crash in the westbound Green River Tunnel on Interstate 80. Wyoming Highway Patrol has now completed on-scene data collection at the site of the tunnel crash. Troopers say they “do not expect there to be additional fatalities in
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UPDATE: Feb 12, 12:05 PM POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The teen runaway from Chubbuck, reported missing last week has been found. “14-year-old Angelina Reudter has been located and is no longer a juvenile runaway,” wrote Chubbuck PD in a Facebook Post. “Thank you.” ORIGINAL: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho drivers are not feeling the love when they stop to gas up, according to recent data. Today’s average price for a gallon of regular gas in the Gem State is $3.22, three cents more than a week ago, 17 cents more than a month ago, and 22 cents more
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport staff are asking for public input to discuss the airport’s future as part of their ongoing Master Plan.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will co-headline for the first time during their U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour. The tour includes a stop at The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphiteahtre) in Pocatello on Friday, August 1. “We are so fired up to spend the summer with
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They shared their gratitude to God and the community who helped make this new building possible.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Two men are in custody after an early morning beer theft Sunday morning. Idaho Falls Police continue to search the greater area for two suspected accomplices. Before 5:30 a.m., Idaho Falls dispatch received a burglary report at KJ’s on Broadway. The store clerk reported a small group of people had
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The annual concert featured performances by Aisha de Haas and Nova Payton, accompanied by the Idaho Falls Symphony.
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The protesters say the policies dismantle programs that support both working-class and middle-class citizens and funnel millions of dollars to billionaires.
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A deadly accident involving multiple vehicles is being reported in Wyoming on westbound I-80 at milepost 90.2 inside the Green River Tunnel.
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Mike Richards, owner of Love at First Bite Mercantile, says their Valentine’s Day sales are up 25% from last year.
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he Idaho Falls animal shelter has the purr-fect Valentine’s Day treat for families, couples, and singles.
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The expo features several vendors and workshops on fishing, tying, casting, and more.
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The Pocatello Street Services Department has worked since the early hours on Wednesday to prepare for Thursday’s winter storm and the possibility of more snow over the weekend.
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The local chapter of the Red Cross is asking people to get out and donate blood this winter as bad weather, seasonal sickness, and wildfires in California have caused major blood shortages in the East Idaho area.
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The Mountain America Center said the Harlem Globetrotters have rescheduled their postponed game for Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m.
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s office is warning people about a fake arrest warrant being sent to people in the county. They said the new scam looks like an arrest warrant coming from the Superior Court of Idaho.
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The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the open house celebration for the Salt Lake Temple will be from April to October 2027.
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This Valentine’s Day Fred Meyer has a variety of options whether looking to send some love to your significant other, a friend or just yourself.
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Salon H. Davis offers some options for pampering yourself with hair products to help make your Valentine’s Day special.
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The following schools and districts have announced closures on February 14 for harsh weather conditions.
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WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST FRIDAY: WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected, including periods of moderate to heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 4 to 8 inches will be common, with closer to 12 inches across the INL, Craters of the Moon, and Shoshone Lava Beds. Lower amounts possible closer to I-84 and
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The Fort Hall Police Department (FHPD) received a call on February 13 at 4:04 p.m. of a train and car accident at Sheepskin and Treaty Highway.
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