New Idaho State University president announced
The Idaho State Board of Education named Robert W. Wagner as the 14th president of Idaho State University during a special meeting on…
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Fort Hall man sentenced for assault with a machete
A 30-year-old Fort Hall man was sentenced to 51 and a half months in federal prison for assault resulting in serious bodily injury, U.S. Attorney…
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Man sentenced to 7.5 years for possessing child pornography
A 35-year-old Payette man was sentenced to 92 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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Why officers are coming to Idaho amid a nation wide police shortage
Amid a nationwide police officer shortage, Local News 8 is digging into why Idaho is in a better position than many other…
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How to keep your Christmas tree fire free
ason is suspected to be the reason December ranks the top month for house fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection…
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Idaho Ag sees record sales of four top commodities, a report says
Idaho’s top commodity, dairy, saw an 18% revenue drop in…
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When will it feel like December?
Still mild for today with partly sunny conditions and chillier in the central mountains. Fog for Salmon and 30’s with sun for Idaho Falls and low…
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Michael Hinkel found guilty of attempted strangulation
Hinkel is now scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable Judge Alan C. Stephens on Feb. 26,…
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Make-A-Wish kids are wishing it forward this holiday season through a motivational hotline
Make-A-Wish wants to spark hope this holiday season with the debut of the Holiday Wish…
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The last meteor shower of 2023 will peak tonight. Here’s how to watch
By Taylor Nicioli, CNN (CNN) — The last meteor shower of 2023 is set to send meteors streaking across the sky just in time for the holidays.…
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DEQ seeks comment on Annual Site Treatment Plan Report for Idaho National Laboratory
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the Annual Site Treatment Plan (STP) Report for the Idaho National Laboratory…
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Beware of mailers appearing to originate from unlicensed consumer lenders
Idaho Department of Finance Director Patricia Perkins is warning consumers to look closely at incoming mail that may appear to be correspondence from…
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Federal Labor Law posters available for free to Idaho businesses
Many Idaho businesses don’t know the required labor law posters some companies try to sell them are available for download from the state and federal…
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“The depths of our sorrow are beyond words:” Family of Zeke Best responds to first-degree murder charges
An indictment by a Teton County grand jury was unsealed Tuesday charging Jeremy Albert Best with three counts of murder in the first degree for the…
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Judge denies Chad Daybell’s motion to remove death penalty
A judge says Chad Daybell could be sentenced to death if he found guilty of murder, according to court…
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Police investigate Chubbuck disturbance
Chubbuck Police Department officers responded to the 5000 block of Independence Avenue in reference to the report of a disturbance Tuesday around…
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Idaho Falls Zoo hosting winter break camps
Registration is now…
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Madison Cares becomes Santa’s on-location elves
The Madison School District has been hired by Santa Claus himself to be his on-location elves, as they seek to help families in the Rexburg area.…
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Sled Shed gives back this holiday season by continuing to deliver bikes to families in need
The holiday season is often spent with family and friends and honoring long-lasting traditions. The Sled Shed in Rexburg continues to give back to…
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IPUC approves proposed settlement that will change rates for eastern Idaho water utility customers
The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved a settlement that will change rates for Falls Water Co. customers in eastern…
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Pets are not presents – A message from local animal shelters
In the past week, 11 puppies have been surrendered to the Blackfoot Animal Shelter.…
Continue Reading Stunning new images reveal ‘Christmas Tree Cluster’ and celestial snow globe in space
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — New images captured by two of NASA’s space telescopes showcase how the light from young stars can deck the…
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Efforts being made to help seniors feel less lonely during the holidays
“44% of seniors experience loneliness during the…
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Degenfelder joins effort to enhance collaboration between state education departments and DOD
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder has signed on to a letter to the Department of Defense (DOD) from the Kansas…
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Idaho GOP responds to Trump’s removal from Colorado ballot
The Idaho Republican Party has released a statement on the Colorado Supreme Court decision to remove Donald J. Trump from the Presidential primary…
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Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing 3 firearms
A 32-year-old was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for unlawful possession of three firearms by a convicted…
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Lower gas prices are early gift for holiday travelers
115 million Americans, including 660,000 Idahoans, to take a year-end…
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Fish and Game amends hunting, fishing and trapping closure in Snake River previously closed due to presence of quagga mussel larvae
Idaho Fish and Game has lifted the hunting, fishing and trapping closures in the previously closed reach of the Snake River upstream of “broken…
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Teton County off-site seasonal vaccine clinic closes Thursday
This is the last week the Teton County Health Department’s Seasonal Vaccine Clinic next to Subway in the Target Plaza will be open.…
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Fall River Electric pays out $2.1 million to customers
Last week, Fall River Electric Cooperative mailed cash back checks to the owner-members (customers) of the Co-op totaling more than $2.1 million…
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Holiday season heating up for local Pocatello businesses
It is one week before Christmas Day and many businesses in Historic Downtown Pocatello are gearing up for people to get their last minute shopping…
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Risch recognizes Royal Theaters as Idaho Falls Gem
Royal Theaters will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S.…
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DEQ lifts boil water advisory for Aspen Ridge Subdivision
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) lifted the boil water advisory Tuesday for the Aspen Ridge Subdivision in Fremont…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies mobilizing impaired driving this season
“In 2021, 5% of U.S. drivers reported they drove when they thought they were over the legal BAC…
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Idaho Land Board announces $61 million distribution to public schools
Public schools are receiving a $61,532,200 distribution for the current school year, which is the largest portion of the $100,315,00 distributed to…
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Risch recognizes Council Mountain Coffee & Laundromat as Council Gem
U.S. Senator Jim Risch, member and former-chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the selection of Council…
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Flags flown at half staff Tuesday
In accordance with a proclamation by the President of the United States, Governor Mark Gordon has ordered both the United States and Wyoming flags to…
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Search for Jayden Jensen on pause
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is pausing its efforts in the search for Jayden Jensen due to icy…
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Victor awarded $692,000 for Agate Road Connectivity Project
The City of Victor was awarded a grant for $692,000 to transform an unimproved dirt section of Agate Avenue between Larkspur Avenue and Aspen Road…
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Christmas tree disposal sites and recycling
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is making holiday cleanup efforts easier for city residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…
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Police locate Idaho Falls woman
The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to check the welfare of 33-year-old Idaho Falls…
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3 things to know this morning – December 19, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Special Committee censures one lawmaker, issues guidance for others
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) – A local Republican “Special Investigative Committee made a decision on three lawmakers they say violated the Republican…
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Statewide naloxone distribution program relaunched
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) announced Monday the statewide naloxone distribution program has been relaunched.…
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Police ask for help after string of vandalism
It seems there are a pair of grinches in Idaho Falls, and the police need your help catching…
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Idaho gas prices down another 10 cents
According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.71/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of…
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Kohberger motion to dismiss denied
A district judge has denied a request to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case of Bryan…
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Judge Gratton named Chief of Idaho Court of Appeals
Idaho Court of Appeals Judge David Gratton will become that court’s next chief judge, effective Jan. 1,…
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Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday
The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…
Continue Reading Executives charged with bid rigging, territorial allocation and defrauding US Forest Service after a wiretap investigation
Following a court-authorized wiretap investigation, a federal grand jury in Boise returned an indictment last week charging two executives of…
Continue Reading As scams are get more sophisticated, here’s how to spot them
Scammers are just waiting in the corners to get people, especially those who are in the market for some of the bigger shopping…
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New tunnel proposed for American Falls
The City of American Falls is proposing the construction of a tunnel under Highway 39 for bicycle and pedestrian traffic.…
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BLM acquires 2 east Idaho properties important to wildlife
The acquisitions include the 3,488-acre Blacktail Ranch, which is east of Idaho Falls, and 600 acres of private land along the South Fork of the…
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Idaho Falls man arrested for possession of child pornography
A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man has been arrested for the possession of child…
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Walla Walla District removes 2,500 tons of concrete rubble from Evans Levee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District has finished rehabilitation work on Evans Levee in Jackson, near the entrance to the Snake…
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Now accepting applications for Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program
The deadline to apply is Jan. 31, 2024.…
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How to reduce your risk of identity theft
As the holiday season is in full swing, it is important to stay vigilant when it comes to protecting your identity, especially in the digital…
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Free online learning for older adults promotes overall wellness
More than 5,000 Wyoming residents have participated in the classes since WDH began its partnership with GetSetUp roughly two years ago.…
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Idaho Lottery Powerball winner headed to New York for New Year’s Eve and chance to win $1,000,000
For one lucky Idaho Lottery Powerball player, New York could be the place where she wins…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – December 18, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Idaho Falls holds free festive events throughout remainder of holiday season
The winter holiday season sparks enjoyment of lots of fun for families and people looking to enjoy their loved ones’ company. The Downtown Idaho…
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Our Fallen Heroes honored with ‘Wreaths Across America’
Gone, but certainly not forgotten that was the theme the annual event held at the Blackfoot Veterans Cemetery. The event seeks to honor those who…
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Nighttime detours start this weekend for System Interchange
Beginning Saturday, evening drivers should expect various nighttime detours through next week at the System Interchange in Pocatello as crew demolish…
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The Miracle Box – Local people helping local organizations in one place
There’s a new way to get involved in the spirit of giving. It’s called The Miracle…
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Snowpack is good for southern highlands, lacking for others
Some areas are seeing more snow than others. Some areas are well above average while others are struggling to even get…
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TSD 401 to move to 4 day school week
The Teton Idaho School District will be making a really big change for the 2024-2025 school…
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What happens if murder suspect is not competent to stand trial
All court proceedings for Jeremy Best are on hold until a mental capacity determination can be…
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Community Food Basket not receiving enough donations to help those in need
“The need is great and we can’t sustain the program if we can’t bring in more…
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Free and festive fun in Downtown Idaho Falls
An Idaho Falls Downtown Ice-Skating Rink and Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley rides are the perfect way to get into the holiday…
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Record number of graduates to cross stage at ISU commencement
Idaho State University will confer 1,357 degrees and certificates at the Winter Commencement ceremony, 11 a.m. Dec. 16 in Holt Arena.…
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MPL celebrates holidays with A Dickens Christmas and Carolers from Century High School
The Marshall Public Library is celebrating the holidays with A Dickens Christmas Saturday, Dec. 16, at 1:30…
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Idaho Site replaces carbon material critical to waste treatment facility
Crews with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management contractor, Idaho Environmental Coalition, have replaced carbon…
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Make safety a top winter driving priority
Idaho Power has some tips to help you stay safe this…
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Idaho Falls welcomes new Human Resources Director
Darin Jones will be the City of Idaho Falls’ new Human Resources Director after receiving an appointment from Mayor Rebecca…
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Coat drives near Boise
Stacker compiled a list of coat drives near Boise using data from One Warm…
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Judge denies cattle industry’s request to temporarily halt wolf reintroduction in Colorado
A federal judge has denied a request to halt the reintroduction of gray wolves in Colorado just days away from the predators’…
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How to protect your packages against porch pirates this season
When you’re not home when the package arrives, it could be at risk of porch…
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Applications open for 2024 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”
Class of 2024 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…
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King Road house access given to Kohberger defense, demolition set for Dec. 28
Teams representing the defense for Bryan Kohberger will access the King Road house Thursday, Dec. 14, and Friday, Dec. 15.…
Continue Reading Jeremy Best preliminary hearing vacated, proceedings suspended
The preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday, Dec. 18 has been…
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Search continues for Jayden Jensen
It has been more than a week since Jayden Jensen disappeared while hunting with friends in the McTucker Ponds area of Bingham…
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Idaho Falls newest tradition is 1 week away
The first Great Snake River Greenbelt Holiday Light Parade is set for next Friday night at 7pm along the greenbelt in Idaho Falls. Spectators will…
Continue Reading 3 things to know this morning – December 15, 2023
Here’s what you should know to start your…
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Police make significant seizure in fight against illegal substances
The Idaho State Police Domestic Highway Enforcement Team successfully intercepted and seized illegal substances during a traffic stop near Idaho…
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ITD reports second snowplow strike of the season
The Idaho Transportation Department reports this Sunday marked its second snowplow strike of the season.…
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Family excited to have their Marines ‘Home for the Holidays’
Home for the holidays. With parents finishing up their shopping amidst the holidays madness, sometimes the best gift is being with your loved…
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Idaho’s Attorney General wants lawsuit dismissed on expanding abortion
The Attorney General’s Office on Thursday presented oral arguments for a Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint in Idaho’s Fourth District…
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Former Idaho resident indicted as “money mule” for laundering funds from wire fraud and bank fraud schemes
A 69-year-old former Idaho resident was charged Wednesday for conspiring to commit money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting…
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Orphaned black bear cub found along Salmon River Road will be rehabilitated
Thanks to several concerned citizen reports, an orphaned black bear cub discovered near Salmon is now on his way to a wildlife rehabilitator.…
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Bedke visits Shelley High for Idaho Launch seminar
A new scholarship program is standing by to help graduating seniors reach their career dreams, but first, students have to apply for the Idaho Launch…
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Idaho Falls’ second ever Hanukkah celebration
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Sunset Thursday night marks the beginning of the final day of Hanukkah and with returns Idaho Falls’ second ever…
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Local steel maker is trying to help grow salmon population
One steel maker out of Pocatello has been partnering with the Shoshone Bannock Tribe to create new…
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Choir, check and cheer at Idaho Capitol
The Idaho State Board of Land Commissioners (Land Board) will celebrate the holidays with a performance from a local high school choir and check…
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2023 City of Chubbuck Christmas lighting contest winners
The City of Chubbuck is aglow with festive cheer as the winners of this year’s holiday decoration contest are announced.…
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ISU community to celebrate President Kevin Satterlee’s successes at farewell reception
When Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee retires from the University at the end of the year, he will have checked off most of his top…
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Rep. Simpson applauds passage of NDAA
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson voted in favor of the conference deal for the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
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Avoid holiday mishaps with these tips
The holidays are just around the corner, and AAA is sharing tips to keep the season merry and…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service offers free holiday tows for drunk drivers
Denny’s Wrecker Service, Inc. will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to…
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‘Tis the season to prevent drunk driving
“We hope that people can make the decision to not drive impaired ahead of…
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A judge may rule on Wyoming’s abortion laws, including the first explicit US ban on abortion pills
A judge is set to decide whether to strike down, affirm or hold a trial over Wyoming’s abortion…
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