Bannock County Emergency Operations Center activated due to severe snowstorm
The Bannock County Emergency Operations Center has been activated to assist agencies in the aftermath of a severe snowstorm.
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Idaho is at all time high in reading levels for early ages
Dr. Seuss Day is nationally recongised as the 2nd of March. Which of course was Saturday. The goal of the day is to encourage more reading especially at an early age.
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More schools in Eastern Idaho announce closures for Monday
Multiple schools in Bingham County have announced closures for Monday, March 4th.
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Viewers share storm photos
Viewers send in their photos of the storm aftermath on March 2, 2024.
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Julian Bowie’s incredible fourth quarter leads Pocatello to first 4A championship since 2000
They never quit, and they are finally over the hump. The Pocatello Thunder won the 4A state championship Saturday night in their third try against the Hillcrest Knights for their first title since 2000.
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Trump wins Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus
The Idaho Republican Party announces that President Donald J. Trump has won the Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus.
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Idaho Republicans vote for who they want to be their presidential candidate
Idaho Republicans went to the polls Saturday to participate in the Idaho G.O.P caucus. Many of them braved the weather making sure their voice was heard in chosing who they wanted to represent them in the upcoming presidential ballot.
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Major highways close due to severe winter weather
Severe winter weather has caused some major highways and roads to close, due to driving conditions and crashes.
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Teton’s cinderella run falls short in 54-47 loss to Bonners Ferry in 3A Championship
The Teton Timberwolves came just a few points short of a state championship Saturday, falling to the Bonners Ferry Badgers 54-47 in the 3A title game.
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Prolonged power outages impacting Idaho Falls customers
As a result of ongoing winter weather, Idaho Falls Power is now experiencing multiple prolonged outages.
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Rocky Mountain Power responding to power outages
Rocky Mountain Power crews are responding to wide-spread outages caused by heavy snow and strong winds across southeast Idaho, affecting roughly 12,000 customers.
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Heavy snow, wind cause thousands to be without power in eastern Idaho
Power outages continue to affect thousands of people in Eastern Idaho due to the heavy snow that fell Friday and Saturday.
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Multiple ski resorts close due to safety concerns
Grand Targhee Ski resort announced it is closed on Saturday, due to severe winter weather across the region.
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Idaho GOP caucus requires planning from local party leaders
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday. They’re choosing which Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in November.
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Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton advance to Saturday’s Boys Basketball State Championships
Three local teams are just one win away from glory. Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton each won their semifinal games Friday to advance to their respective title bouts.
Continue Reading What you need to know about Idaho’s Republican Caucus on Saturday, March 2
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday to choose the Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in November.
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Empowering youth: Career exploration and hiring event set for Saturday
Treasure Valley residents between the ages of 14 to 24 are invited to attend a career exploration and hiring event in Meridian, Saturday, March 2.
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Wyoming range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
Wildlife biologists estimate the current herd number to be about 11,000 animals. This is a considerable decline from the February 2023 estimate of 30,000 individuals.
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Portneuf Greenway Foundation granted easement for new trail
Construction is set for in late 2024 or early 2025.
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75% of Idaho educators choose ISU’s Albion Center for Professional Development
The new year brought a major milestone for Idaho State University and its mission to serve the state’s teacher workforce.
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Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass to close Saturday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche control.
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DOE issues request for qualifications for clean energy projects at INL
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify and evaluate qualified clean energy developers interested in leasing DOE-owned land for commercial clean energy projects within the 890-square-mile Idaho National Laboratory (INL) site.
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Teton County ice rinks close for season
All Town/County ice rinks have been closed for the winter season, effective immediately.
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Loose pet problem in Salmon
As we were working on the Lemhi County Humane Society story, many people in Salmon mentioned another problem to us.
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MacKenzie River Pizza still in operation after settling civil suit
A local restaurant is still in operation after settling a civil suit with the Idaho Department of Labor.
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AAA: Don’t put off a vehicle recall repair
March 4 is the beginning of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, and AAA is reminding vehicle owners to complete necessary repairs with a sense of urgency.
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ISU hosts VEX Robotics Competition for high school students
“Getting that entry experience into the world of engineering…it’s fantastic.”
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Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals to host annual State Leadership Conference
This conference serves as a platform for talented youth to showcase their health science knowledge and skills by participating in 81 competitive events.
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Gov. Gordon signs first bills of 2024 Legislative session
Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2024 Legislative session at the Capitol Friday.
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Owyhee County Man arrested for sexual Exploitation of child
Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested an Owyhee County man on Thursday for possession of child sexual abuse material.
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Snake River Bridge work could extend into Tuesday evening
WYDOT is recommending drivers be prepared for delays the nights of Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March 5.
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Botched execution of serial killer in Idaho puts focus on capital punishment secrecy laws
This week’s botched execution of a death-row inmate in Idaho highlights the secrecy around capital punishment.
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State Highway 32 closed due to weather
State Highway 32 is closed due to weather conditions.
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Community response to Tom Magro being let go at Lemhi County Humane Society
One of the citizens of Salmon we spoke to about the troubles of the Lemhi County Humane Society wanted to respond to us after hearing the news that they let go Tom Magro.
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ITD to remove houses on Iona and Hitt
There is a big road project in the works on Hitt Road in Bonneville County.
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Teton County, Wyo. administrator resigns
Teton County administrator Alyssa Watkins has resigned.
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Autopsy rules Christopher Tapp’s death homicide
Christopher Tapps’ autopsy confirms the cause of his death is homicide from blunt head trauma.
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Here’s what can happen when you view an eclipse incorrectly — and how to avoid that this April
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — A stunning total solar eclipse will be visible to millions of people across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8. Astronomers are encouraging everyone within the path to enjoy this rare sight for the last time until August 2044 — but only if they can do so
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Kids on social media – Not all eyes are innocent
Social media can be great, but also dangerous especially for children.
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Pomerelle Kid’s Day competition rescheduled
Cold temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday has caused Pomerelle Mountain Resort’s popular Kid’s Day Competition to be rescheduled.
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State Board of Education approves middle grade math recommendations
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved recommendations for improving instruction and student performance in fifth through ninth grades.
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GETTING ANSWERS: Executive director no longer employed at Lemhi Co. Humane Society
Former workers there and the community of Salmon together are reporting of several issues that have arose in the past year. Local News 8 decided to get answers and dig more into the situation.
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Colon cancer on the rise for young americans
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the U.S.
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Shelley’s “Boomer the Russet” gets much-needed costume upgrade
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shelley High School’s mascot costume is getting a much-needed makeover. “Boomer the Russet” was crowned the second-best mascot in America, according to a 2022 poll by SBLive. Local News 8 had the extremely rare privilege of speaking with the student inside the suit. Sports mascots rarely do interviews because they cannot
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Eight local teams advance to semifinals in Boys Basketball State Tournaments
One-third of Friday’s semifinal squads are from East Idaho, as eight local teams punched their tickets to the semis Thursday.
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Could Thomas Creech face the firing squad? IDOC director shares next steps after failed execution
“I’m sure some will question or disagree with the decision not to proceed, but I’m confident my decision won’t be criticized by anyone who would have to live with the consequences of getting it wrong.”
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Florida man charged with burglarizing Challis gas station
A Florida man is being held in the Custer County Jail for breaking into a gas station and taking money from a safe.
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Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday
The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on Thursday.
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Montana judge declares 3 laws restricting abortion unconstitutional, including a 20-week limit
A Montana judge has declared that three state laws restricting abortion access are unconstitutional, including a ban on abortions beyond 20 weeks of gestation.
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Blackfoot makes plans to build new animal shelter
The City of Blackfoot is making plans to build a new animal shelter, according to Mayor Marc Caroll.
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Upgraded Vote Idaho website launched
“The new version of the website reflects our commitment to transparency and accessibility and will serve as a valuable resource for voters, candidates, and the media,” Secretary McGrane said.
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Idaho Falls School District 91 approves amended $95 million budget
The Idaho Falls School District 91 school board has approved the amended budget for the current school year.
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Prosecutor seeking death penalty in Jeremy Best murder case
The state has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case against Jeremy Best, the father accused of killing his infant son and pregnant wife.
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FAFSA processing delay gives students opportunity to apply for scholarships
“Take this time to be laser focused on applying for scholarships.”
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Injured snowmobiler rescued from creek near West Yellowstone
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue reports a severely injured snowmobiler was rescued after crashing their snowmobile into a creek Wednesday.
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen serves 1 millionth meal
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen, which has been serving the community for nearly 40 years, will celebrate the serving of its one millionth meal on Thursday.
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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season wraps up
By March 16, most visitor services and park roads will be closed including the South, West and East entrances.
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New ITD Division Administrator of Engineering Services named
Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes has appointed Michael Johnson as the new Division Administrator of Engineering Services
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Morning Show Leap Year Birthday Party
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Local News 8 in the Morning crew took the time to celebrate a birthday that only comes every four years… Leap Year Birthdays! Amber Baker and Koryne Anderton of Blackfoot stopped by this morning to tell us what it’s like being a Leap Year Baby.
Continue Reading Idaho halts execution by lethal injection after 8 failed attempts to insert IV line
Thomas Eugene Creech will be executed by lethal injection today at 10 a.m. at the South Boise Prison Complex.
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Things to know about Idaho’s botched execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech
For nearly an hour, Thomas Eugene Creech lay strapped to a table in an Idaho execution chamber as medical team members poked and prodded at his arms and legs, hands and feet, trying to find a vein through which they could end his life.
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Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law
The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in Idaho.
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Judge delays decision on trial date for Bryan Kohberger
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students likely won’t go to trial for at least another year.
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Licensed big game outfitter, guide from Challis indicted for violating Lacey Act
A federal grand jury sitting in Pocatello returned a six-count indictment on Tuesday charging a licensed big game outfitter and licensed big game guide from Challis with Lacey Act violations.
Continue Reading Popular eye ointments may not be sterile, recall warns
Eye ointments sold at CVS and Walmart may not actually be sterile, a recall posted by the US Food and Drug Administration warned.
Continue Reading A hearing in the Idaho student killings case focuses on genetic genealogy. Here’s why that may be important
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A hearing Wednesday in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in November 2022, focused on the investigative genetic genealogy evidence in the case – an issue his attorneys have said is a key part of his defense. In an
Continue Reading Wendy’s says it won’t use surge pricing
By John Towfighi, CNN (CNN) — Don’t call Wendy’s new pricing plan “surge pricing.” In a blog post on Tuesday, the fast-food chain explained that its test of new menus with prices that change throughout the day is not meant to cost more for customers. “This was misconstrued in some media reports as an intent
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Montana Republican Rosendale seeks reelection to US House after dropping Senate bid
Republican Rep. Matt Rosendale says he will seek reelection to his U.S. House seat representing eastern Montana.
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.
Continue Reading Astronomers discover 3 previously unknown moons orbiting planets in our solar system
By Ashley Strickland, CNN (CNN) — Astronomers have discovered three previously unknown moons around Uranus and Neptune, the most distant planets in our solar system. The find includes one moon spotted orbiting Uranus — the first discovery of its kind in more than 20 years — and two detected in Neptune’s orbit. “The three newly
Continue Reading Mackenzie River Pizza owners ordered to pay $319K for wage violations
An Idaho Falls restaurant has been ordered to pay a total of $319,000 for illegal tip sharing, child labor, and overtime violations.
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Shelley, Firth fire departments get much needed upgrade to better serve community
For the past 50 years, members of the Shelley Firth Quick Response Unit (QRU) have strived to provide emergency medical care to the community.
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House passes bill criminalizing pornographic AI images of people
A bill criminalizing sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence images of real people is now heading to the Idaho Senate.
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Lawmakers fighting for suppressors to be regulated like guns
Gun owners in Idaho are one step closer to having easier access to protect their ear drums.
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Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools
Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act Tuesday.
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Driver killed after suffering medical emergency, striking building in Wendell
A 51-year-old Jerome mane was killed after suffering a medical emergency and crashing a 2023 Ford bucket truck towing a trailer into a building on West Main Street near North Wallace Street in Wendell Monday.
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4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,501,382 recreation visits in 2023, up 37% over 2022 (3,290,242 recreation visits).
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Bill to set minimum marriage age to 18 in Washington state heads to governor
A law to establish 18 as the minimum marriage age in Washington state is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature.
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Kick-off meeting set for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6 p.m.
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SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care professionals.
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Lawsuit claims isolation and abuse at Wyoming Boys School
A federal lawsuit alleges staff at Wyoming’s state youth detention facility locked juveniles in solitary confinement for weeks at a time, even as other states are getting away from the practice for both adult and adolescent inmates.
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AARP offers free tax service for community members in need of help
2024 tax season is here, and many are getting ready to turn in their returns.
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Man to plead guilty in ‘killing spree’ of eagles and other birds for feathers prized by tribes
A Washington state man accused of helping kill more than 3,000 birds — including eagles on a Montana Indian reservation — then illegally selling their feathers intends to plead guilty to illegal wildlife trafficking and other criminal charges, court documents show.
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Wind blows tree onto roof of Idaho Falls home
A large Siberian elm tree uprooted and fell onto a house’s back patio and roof during Monday’s windstorm.
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How to protect yourself from pickpocketing
More than 400,000 pickpocketing incidents happen every day, says havengear.com.
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Pocatello police investigate residential burglary
The Pocatello Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that happened on Friday.
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Eligible homeowners can apply online for property tax relief
You might qualify for some property tax relief.
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DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand
Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint experts.
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Bannock County coroner sponsors bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
The Idaho legislature is considering a bill to create a statewide database to store people’s next of kin information.
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Nearly 100-year-old Blackfoot theatre undergoes restoration
In early January, the Nuart Theatre in Blackfoot was selected by the Idaho Heritage Trust to receive $49,000 in funding to support the restoration of the historic building.
Continue Reading US consumer confidence soured in February for the first time in three months
Americans’ attitudes toward the economy soured in February after a three-month streak of improving moods, according to The Conference Board’s latest consumer survey released Tuesday.
Continue Reading Longest sled dog race in eastern US is canceled because there’s not enough snow
By Rachel Ramirez, CNN (CNN) — The longest sled dog race in the eastern United States is canceled this year due to insufficient snow coverage, which organizers say could make trail conditions dangerous for participants. The annual Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog Races, which were slated to begin March 2, are held in Fort Kent,
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Grand Teton recorded 3.4 million visits in 2023
Recreation visits in 2023 are most similar to the number of visits in 2019.
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Idaho Falls Zoo accepting applications for Jr. Zoo Crew
Idaho Falls Zoo is accepting applications for the Jr. Zoo Crew.
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7 vehicle pileup shuts down SH-33 for 3 hours
A Rigby man was hospitalized after a seven vehicle pileup on SH-33 Monday afternoon.
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Anti-SLAPP bill to fight against free speech-related lawsuits
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A new ‘Anti-Slapp’ bill is coming to the Idaho Senate. Lawmakers say the bill is meant to protect individuals and organizations from being targeted by lawsuits that they feel, are intimidating them from expressing their freedom of speech. Supporters of these laws have labeled these lawsuits as “SLAPP” suits, short for strategic lawsuits
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Marsh Valley School District working to bring charter school to Lava Hot Springs
Making up most of rural Bannock County, the Marsh Valley School District has seen a significant change in their enrollment numbers the past few years.
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2 arrested for string of Inkom car burglaries
Two people are in jail after a string of vehicle burglaries in Inkom.
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Body of missing Montpelier woman found, Christine Passey Parker’s family asks for privacy
The body of a missing woman out of Bear Lake County has been found, according to her family.
Continue Reading 4 co-conspirators sentenced for distributing fentanyl, meth in Magic Valley
Four members of a drug trafficking conspiracy were recently sentenced to federal prison for distributing large quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced Monday.
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