Governor Brad Little takes a helicopter tour of two Idaho fires
Idaho Governor Brad Little flew in a black hawk helicopter over the Gwen and Texas fires Thursday, August 15
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Authorities say to avoid two fires burning in Fremont County
Two fires are burning in Fremont County, and authorities say to stay away.
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Strong winds have caused outages and downed trees
Strong winds and showers have caused outages and downed trees in the Ammon/Idaho Falls area
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Benny’s Pantry offers free groceries for ISU students
Classes for Idaho State University students start Monday, and Benny’s Pantry offers free food and personal care items for students.
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Late season rain could spell trouble for Idaho barley farmers
Late-season rains are spelling concerns for barley farmers.
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Portneuf Medical Center is hosting a NICU reunion
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) invites Portneuf neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) graduates and their families to a NICU reunion on Monday, August 26.
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Upcoming road construction to a section of Holmes Avenue
Starting Monday, August 19, drivers in Idaho Falls will be detoured around a section of road construction on Holmes Avenue.
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Pocatello police on the trail of a “cat” burglar
Pocatello (Pocatello) – A string of thefts and sneaky behavior in Pocatello has left a cat being issued a warrant for his arrest. Jasper, who is already orange, like a prison jumpsuit, has allegedly been stealing stuffed animals from other pets in his neighborhood. The Pocatello police department posted a warrant to their facebook page, in an effort to
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Show after the show
Local news 8 in the morning keeps going after the show to share other things happen and open with our viewers about hot topics and what else is going on locally and randomly. Jeff Roper and morning producer are talking about secret snack drawers. Do you have a place that you keep food at work?
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Pay It Forward finds Angel Fund at pet clinic
The Angel Fund is unique way of paying for pet clinic services when the owner is in a tight spot and cannot pay.
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Drunk man steals tow truck, wreaks havoc at Old Faithful
A complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming says Alan Rawlings Bowling, 57, was unable to purchase beer at the Old Faithful Upper General Store on Saturday, August 10, around 4:40 PM, when his credit card was declined.
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RV rollover on the Teton Pass causes one fatality
One person has died following an RV rollover on the Teton Pass this afternoon. The incident caused road closures in both directions as crews clean up.
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Burley/Rupert area losing Local News 8 signal
Viewers in the Burley/Rupert area will lose the over-the-air signal for Local News 8 when the station’s VHF signal is turned off on Wednesday, August 14.
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Incredible survival – How 89-year-old Bing Olbum’s family reacted to his safe return
Missing hiker, Bing Olbum, was found safe after his camp was located late Saturday night, after the 89 year old survived an incredible 10 days alone in the Salmon Challis National Forest. Now, his family is speaking out.
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Swan Valley family fundraiser donates $128,000 to Champs Heart
The Fleming family of Swan Valley donated $128,000 to the charity Wednesday afternoon.
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Woman rescued from 100-foot steep embankment in Gibson Jack area
The Bannock County Sheriff’s office said a woman was rescued from a 100-foot embankment in the Gibson Jack area early Tuesday morning.
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Idaho Supreme Court rules Open Primaries Initiative can remain on November ballot
The open primaries initiative will be on the ballot in November after a ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court. The court ruled against the challenges brought by Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador.
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Caribou County boy auctions prized pig to raise money for friend with cancer
Flint Van Buren, 9, has become a local hero after he decided to auction his beloved 4-H pig, Piggy Smalls, to raise money for his friend who was diagnosed with cancer earlier this summer.
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Los Lobos, Los Lonely Boys concert canceled for Friday at Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel due to family death
Due to the passing of their father, Los Lonely Boys have decided to cancel their concert on August 16, 2024.
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Cup Bop opens new location in Pocatello
Cup Bop held its grand opening in Pocatello on Tuesday.
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Bannock County to renovate Veteran’s Memorial Building
Bannock County found a way to thank our veterans by renovating the county Veteran’s Memorial Building.
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Idaho Lt. Governor speaks about water curtailment during Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Water curtailment was the main topic at an Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon Tuesday.
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Thunderstorms bring rain and wind to eastern Idaho
Thunderstorms rumbled across eastern Idaho Tuesday afternoon bringing wind and rain. So far, no damage has been reported.
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101-year-old woman graduates from BYU-Idaho
She got a standing ovation when she stood up from her wheelchair and walked to receive her diplomas.
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Idaho Falls breaks ground for new power plant
City officials broke ground Monday for a new power plant on Iona Road and Yellowstone Highway.
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Ross Park Aquatic Complex reopens
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is open again.
The pool was forced to close last Friday when a pipe burst and soaked an electrical panel, leaving the facility without power or water.
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How has Chesbro Music Company endured 100+ years?
Chesbro music has been around for more than 100 years and just opened a newly-remodeled showroom.
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Lance Broncho pleads guilty – Idaho Falls murder suspect accepts plea deal
Idaho Falls murder suspect Lance Broncho was back in court Monday, changing his plea to guilty in response to a plea agreement from the Bonneville County Prosecutor.
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Bannock County Courthouse slated for significant improvements
These changes will provide more parking for patrons and make it safer to cross the street.
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White Pine Charter School to open on time after flooding
Despite the flood of about a million gallons, the school is planned to open on time.
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An accident involving a vehicle and pedestrian has resulted in a fatality
A fatal accident involving a late model Jeep and a pedestrian has resulted in the death of Paul R. Dreher, a 24-year-old man from Blackfoot.
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Missing 89-year-old hiker found safe & alive
Bing Olbum, A 89-year-old hiker who has been missing for the last several days, has been found and is home.
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Family mud run at Sandy Downs
The eighth annual mud run at Sandy Downs is a mile-and-a-half run with different obstacles. Each racer had about 45 minutes to complete as many laps as possible.
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Trump rally in Bozeman, Montana draws support from Eastern Idaho
Former President Donald Trump rallied in Bozeman, Montana, Friday night, August 9. Local News 8’s Todd Kunz and photographer Dave Barrington followed some of his supporters on the journey from Eastern Idaho.
Continue Reading One fatality and four others hospitalized after fatal crash near Idaho Falls
Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating an injury crash from overnight on August 9, that resulted in one fatality and four others sent to the hospital.
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Non-profit group Crossroad Park buys Chad Daybell property
An anonymous donor has purchased the Chad Daybell house north of Rexburg. They plan to give it to a new non-profit group called Crossroad Park which wants to turn the land into a community space to honor the victims.
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Former President Donald Trump campaigns in Bozeman, Montana
Former President Donald Trump in Bozeman, Montana to do some fundraisers and support Tim Sheehy who is running for the U.S. Senate
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Trump plane heading to Montana rally was diverted but landed safely in Billings, airport staff says
Trump’s plane was en route to Bozeman, Montana, when it was diverted Friday afternoon to Billings, 142 miles to the east, according to Jenny Mockel, administrative assistant at Billings Logan International Airport. Mockel said the former president was continuing to Bozeman via private jet.
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Former U.S. Senator Steve Symms passed away
Former U.S. Senator Steve Symms Idaho passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the age of 86.
Continue Reading Ross Park Aquatic Complex closed after burst pipe, electrical outage
The Ross Park Aquatic Complex is closed after a burst pipe soaked electrical components Friday morning, leaving the facility without water or power.
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Idaho Museum of Natural History debuts new exhibit
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is showcasing ‘The Art of Science’, a new exhibit featuring hand drawn pictures of local freshwater insects.
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Plans in the works to prevent trucks from getting stuck at Northgate Mile Underpass
The structure was built for the railroad in the 1930s, so it was not built to today’s height standards.
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Snake River Triathlon looking for volunteers to cheer on athletes
The Snake River Triathlon is searching for volunteers to help cheer on over 200 athletes along the river and help award them as they cross the finish line on Saturday, August 10.
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Former President Trump to hold a rally in Bozeman on Friday evening
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday, August 9.
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Dozens of kids turn out for Roaring Youth Jam
Adults and kids of all ages take part in the fun and sometimes messy activities.
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Ammon Mayor asks community to support near-drowning victim
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking for the community to come together in support of the teen who nearly drowned last weekend during Ammon Days.
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Police warn against phone scams impersonating deputies
A common scam comes from suspects posing as local law enforcement and making victims believe they have a warrant, missed jury duty, or owe some kind of fine.
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Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday
The Annual Shoshone-Bannock Indian Festival started Thursday with a parade and children’s events.
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Pocatello area Parade of Homes kicks off with ribbon cutting
The 2024 Pocatello area Parade of Homes started Thursday with the grand opening ribbon cutting of the Inclusive Care Clinic Pharmacy in Chubbuck.
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Utah bans 13 books at schools, including popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” series, under new law
Associated Press Thirteen popular books have been banned from all public schools in Utah in the first wave of bans expected under a new law that prohibits books when at least three of the state’s 41 school district boards claim they contain pornographic or indecent material. Allowing just a few districts to make decisions for
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How INL is working towards the future of nuclear energy
Shelly Norman, Idaho National Laboratory’s Tour Ambassador joins Local News 8 in the Morning to talk about nuclear energy and their goals for the future.
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Body found near the Trail Creek area is identified
They say the remains are those of Lynn E. Lachappelle. Lachappelle was reported missing to Pocatello Police on July 11th.
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Don’t miss out: Idaho could be holding your unclaimed funds
Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth visited the Idaho Potato Museum in Blackfoot on Wednesday.
She was there to let people know about unclaimed property.
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89-year-old hiker missing in Custer County
The Custer County Sheriff’s office is looking for an 89-year-old hiker.
They are looking for Bing Olbum who left from Hunter Creek Trailhead on August 1. He has not arrived to his exit point of McDonald Creek Area.
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EPA issues emergency ban on weedkiller Dacthal
This is the first time the agency used its emergency suspension authority in 40 years.
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“I want that certainty as soon as possible”-Governor Little addresses groundwater users’ concerns
The Governor told local News 8 he was confident in the progress the group has made ahead of the October 1st deadline for a new mitigation agreement between water users, as outlined in Little’s executive order to protect Idaho’s water sovereignty.
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Work begins to open Center Street underpass
Crews are beginning work again to get the Center Street underpass open for traffic into Historic Downtown Pocatello.
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Log truck gets stuck under Northgate Mile underpass
This is another truck of so many that keep getting stuck at this underpass since the beginning of the year.
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Idaho Falls Roaring Youth Jam explores the different “Eras” of art
The Visual Arts Director from the Idaho Falls Art Council shares this year’s theme for the Roaring Youth Jam happening August 8, 9, and 10 along the Idaho Falls River Walk.
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Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out
Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law enforcement.
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Firefighters keeping an eye on small wildfire near Teton Pass
Firefighters are watching a fire in the Moose Creek Canyon area in Teton County, Wyoming. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon and possibly caused by lightning.
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Evacuation order lifted after grass fire threatens Madison County homes
Madison County Sheriff’s Office said a wildfire is burning west of Rexburg north of Idaho Highway 33. The sheriff’s office is asking residents north of the highway at 6000 W to evacuate.
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Rescan now to access KIFI Local News 8’s improved signal
Antenna users will need to rescan their TVs to continue to get ABC, CBS, CW, and Telemundo programming.
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Bow maintenance and preparation: Getting ready for hunting season
No matter what you take with you this hunting season, proper maintenance and preparation are key.
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National Night out starts tonight at 5 in Tautphaus park
The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out on Tuesday night, August 6th.
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Pocatello will use federal grant for 5th street improvements
Pocatello was chosen to receive a $16.4 million grant from the US Environmental Protection Agency, which they said they will use to improve South 5th Avenue and local parks.
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Nominate a family in need for Roof Rescue’s free roofing initiative
Idaho Falls contractors at Roof Rescue are asking for your help to find four exceptional community members or families that deserve free roofs.
Continue Reading Harris decides on Tim Walz as running mate
By John King, Jeff Zeleny, Jamie Gangel, MJ Lee, Daniel Strauss, Gregory Krieg, Kristen Holmes and Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris has chosen Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota as her running mate, elevating the former teacher and Army National Guard veteran to join the Democratic ticket and help lead the party’s
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Two killed in motorcycle accident in Idaho Falls
Two people are dead following a crash in Idaho Falls early Sunday morning.
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Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race set for Saturday
Kailey and Jeff got a chance to get on the Snake River before the duck races this weekend.
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“Financially it hurts” – Haystack fire destroys 3,000 tons near Saint Anthony
UPDATE: 11:53 AM, AUG 5 FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Emergency crews spent all night working to put out a fire burning on a farm near saint anthony. But as of Monday morning, the fire has been contained and they do not expect it to spread further. The fire is at 600 North 1800 East. Crews
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Senator Crapo celebrates $6 million gift to Idaho housing projects
Senator Mike Crapo made a stop in Old Town Pocatello Monday at an event celebrating nearly $6 million in funding given to Idaho Housing projects by the Federal Home Loan Banks of Des Moines.
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Helicopter incident while returning from fire response
A helicopter incident occurred 25 miles east of Burley, Idaho in Cassia County, while it was returning to Pocatello, from the Stockdale Fire in Nevada yesterday evening.
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Police identify man who was involved in Sunday’s Pocatello shooting
Two suspects are currently on the loose after a drive by shooting in Pocatello.
There appears to be no risk to the public at this time.
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ISP investigating five-vehicle crash in Bingham County
Idaho State Police is investigating a five-vehicle collision that occurred after a vehicle fire in Bingham County.
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Rodeo animals feeling the heat at War Bonnet Round Up
As the competition heats up at the War Bonnet Round Up rodeo in Idaho Falls, so are the temperatures.
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Luke Bryan wears Spud Kings jersey at Idaho Falls concert
Luke Bryan performed in a sold-out crowd Thursday in Idaho Falls. During an encore performance, he came out wearing a Spud Kings jersey.
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Local school supply drives help stock East Idaho students
The school year is getting closer, and organizations and businesses in East Idaho are busy collecting school supplies for students in need.
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Idaho Falls water tower project to temporarily impact traffic
Drivers may want to avoid Park Avenue, where they are building the new water tower next week.
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Firefighters burn down donated home for training
Firefighter with the Madison Fire Department have been doing training exercises at a home in Rexburg.
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Idaho’s fire season could be worse in August
Between the above normal heat and exceptionally hot and dry conditions in July, live and dead fuels throughout southern Idaho have been quickly dried out.
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Bonneville County Fair began Thursday
The fair presents projects 4-H students have been working on for a long time.
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CEI breaks ground for new tech building
“What a perfect way to leave a career here at College of Eastern Idaho!
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Inmate who escaped from Boise hospital moved to Nez Perce County to face murder charges
The prisoner who escaped from a Boise hospital was transported to the Nez Perce County jail on Thursday.
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Pocatello woman’s lost cat found in California
After a harrowing series of events a Pocatello woman’s lost cat was found in Wildomar, California, nearly 900 miles away.
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Idaho’s new library law faces lawsuit over constitutional concerns
A new lawsuit is challenging Idaho’s House Bill 710, a law intended to restrict children’s access to harmful materials in libraries. The coalition leading the legal challenge includes the Foothills School of Arts and Sciences in Boise and the Sun Valley Community School, among others.
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Idaho DMV offers vehicle registration appointments virtually
Idahoans can now make a virtual appointment to renew their vehicle registration.
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Boil Advisory lifted for Ucon
Ucon is under a boil advisory because of a loss of water pressure on Tuesday.
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Burn ban issued for Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Commissioners issued a burn ban due to high temperatures and low moisture levels. The ban will remain in effect until September 30, 2024.
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INL working to minimize Idaho’s environmental footprint
Dr. Lynn Wendt, Director of the Biomass Feedstock National User Facility at Idaho National Laboratory, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share how they collaborate with businesses across the nation to cut down their environmental waste and reuse bioenergy.
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Development Workshop processes over 25,000 ducks for annual race
Each of the 25,000+ ducks is individually evaluated and processed by hand.
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Job fair set for Rexburg on Tuesday, August 5
Several companies will be at a job fair at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Rexburg at 480 West 2nd Street.
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Outdoor restrooms get updated look
Salmon artist Cayla Sanderson was tasked with beautifying some outhouses for the Bureau of Land Management.
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Register early to avoid lines on Election Day
To avoid long lines at the polls, local election workers say to make sure you are registered before election day.
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How are wildfires named?
“We generally name them based off of the nearest geographical reference to the fire.”
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Driver injured in rollover on US 20 west of Idaho Falls
A 26-year-old man was taken to the hospital from a crash on US 20 west of Idaho Falls on Tuesday, July 30.
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Idaho DEQ offers app to help you keep track of air quality
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality said they have an app that can help you keep track of the air quality.
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Scam Alert: Avoid emails offering ‘approved list of town businesses’
Suspicious emails regarding an “approved list of town businesses”’ are attempting to get community members to share personal information.
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Murder suspect faces death penalty
The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty plea.
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Bingham County deputy resigns after being charged with causing deadly accident
The Bingham County Sheriff Deputy involved in a car crash has resigned following an investigation into the accident.
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