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“Saddle Up” for the return of the Eastern Idaho State Fair

April 15, 2025 1:29 PM Seth Ratliff

Dust off your boots and tighten your cinch—because the Eastern Idaho State Fair is back and this year’s theme is a full-blown invitation to…

Gov Little approves SNAP benefits ban on soda and candy

April 15, 2025 12:41 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little has signed House Bill 109 into law, under which the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will seek a waiver from the federal…

Fish and Game reminds people to leave baby animals alone this spring

April 15, 2025 12:51 PM Sam Ross

“In order for us to continue with an abundant wildlife population, if you want to see wildlife grow, it’s important to let mothers do their job of…

Idaho attorney general to review investigation of Pocatello officer-involved shooting

April 15, 2025 11:16 AM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has agreed to review the investigative findings regarding the officer-involved shooting that led to the death of…

Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder conspiracy trial – Day 6

April 15, 2025 11:13 AM Seth Ratliff

Continued testimony is set to begin in the Arizona trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the woman convicted of murdering her two children in Idaho and…

Easter baskets that don’t break the bank

April 15, 2025 7:20 AM Maggie Moore

With high prices at the grocery store, it’s hard to find Easter baskets that don’t break the bank. Here is a comparison of two affordable options,…

Monday high school scores – April 14

April 14, 2025 6:32 PM News Team

Area high school boys baseball and girls softball scores for April…

“This decision wasn’t made lightly, nor was it sudden” – Pocatello City Councilman Josh Mansfield resigns

April 14, 2025 5:17 PM Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello City Council representative Josh Mansfield has announced he’s resigning effective May 1, 2025. In a letter…

Be safe when recreating on the water

April 14, 2025 6:06 PM Noah Farley

Whether you’re doing water sports or you’re just hanging out on a boat, always wear a life…

Bonneville County reopens several backcountry roads closed for winter

April 15, 2025 10:29 AM Abi Martin

Starting April 15th, Bonneville County is reopening parts of the backcountry road system that were closed for the winter.

While some roads are now…

Bonneville County imposes Emergency Moratorium on applications for recharge-related mining operations

April 14, 2025 4:20 PM Seth Ratliff

On April 7th, the Bonneville County Commissioners passed an Ordinance Imposing an Emergency Moratorium on the processing of applications for mining…

Traffic Alert: South Capital Avenue detour for water tower project

April 14, 2025 2:44 PM Seth Ratliff

The following is a press release from the City of Idaho Falls: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Contractors continue to make significant progress on the…

Sticks out 4 Carter: Local hockey fans honor youth player Carter Barnes

April 14, 2025 3:30 PM Seth Ratliff

Local Hockey enthusiasts and the Idaho Falls Spud Kings are expressing their condolences to the family of a youth hockey player who died in a tragic…

Wyoming Department of Transportation announces brief traffic hold for bridge work

April 14, 2025 12:17 PM Seth Ratliff

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will begin paving the new bridge deck on the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22, Tuesday, April…

Last-minute taxes: What to do if you haven’t filed yet

April 14, 2025 11:53 AM Maggie Moore

Tuesday, April 15, marks the final day for Americans to file their taxes without an extension. If you’ve pushed taxes off to the last minute and feel…

How to survive spring allergies, according to a local allergist

April 14, 2025 2:48 PM Sam Ross

Warmer weather means spring allergy season is around the corner in East Idaho, and it may be time for allergy sufferers to start taking…

Portneuf District Library to host annual accessible Easter egg hunt on Saturday

April 14, 2025 2:49 PM Sam Ross

“Children need to feel included and seen regardless of their circumstances,” said Amanda Bowden, children’s librarian at the Portneuf District…

Multiple agencies combat Jefferson County wildland fire Thursday

April 14, 2025 11:37 AM Seth Ratliff

A Wildland fire in Jefferson County caused quite the scene over the weekend. Fire crews responded to the fire shortly before 8 p.m. On…

New ruling broadens exceptions to Idaho’s abortion ban

April 14, 2025 11:13 AM Seth Ratliff

On Monday, an Idaho state court issued a ruling allowing more exceptions to the state’s total abortion ban.

Idaho’s current abortion law previously…

Lori Vallow Daybell trial enters week 2

April 14, 2025 10:58 AM Seth Ratliff

Continued testimony is set to begin in the Lori Vallow Daybell case with additional witnesses taking the stand Monday morning.

The trial will…

Several beautiful days ahead

April 13, 2025 7:34 PM Chris Nestman

The next few days will be lovely. High pressure moves into the region bringing bright sunshine and mild temperatures. Monday will top out in the 60s…

‘The Living Christ’ open houses remind visitors of the reason for the Easter season

April 13, 2025 4:57 PM Noah Farley

“It’ll be kind of like a guided tour. There will be different themes of Christ’s life through different sections of the…

Spud Kings win Mountain Division Finals, headed to Dineen Cup Championship in New Jersey

April 12, 2025 10:39 PM William Syslo

The Idaho Falls Spud Kings are now NCDC Mountain Division Champions. Game 4 against the Ogden Mustangs needed overtime to separate the two…

Saturday girls H.S. softball scores – April 12

April 12, 2025 10:30 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores and Glenns Ferry Wood Bat Tournament Day 3 for Saturday, April…

Saturday high school baseball scores – April 12

April 12, 2025 10:01 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores and Glenns Ferry Wood Bat Tournament Day 3 scores for Saturday, April 12.…

City Addresses Need for Law Enforcement During Protest at City Hall

April 12, 2025 3:55 PM News Release

(The following information is from a news release from the city of Pocatello) UPDATE: 7:55 p.m.- POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)-The City of Pocatello is…

Winds dropping and high pressure moving in

April 12, 2025 7:40 PM Chris Nestman

After a windy Saturday, our forecast is trending nicer for a few days as high pressure builds in. Sunday will be cooler with some breezes out of…

Victor Perez dies after being taken off life support

April 12, 2025 4:42 PM Noah Farley

Victor Perez, a 17-year-old with autism and cerebral palsy who was shot in a highly controversial officer-involved…

Bonneville County crash impacting traffic on I-15

April 12, 2025 1:54 PM Travis Richards

Idaho State Police and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are responding to a crash closing parts of I-15, according to Sergeant Bryan Lovell of…

Friday boys H.S. baseball scores – April 11

April 11, 2025 8:06 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores, Day 2 of Glenns Ferry Wood Bat Tournament for Friday, April…

911 caller reacts to Pocatello officer-involved shooting

April 11, 2025 10:43 PM Linda Larsen, Seth Ratliff

“I believed terrible things when I made that call,” Brad Andres told Victor’s aunt Ana Vazquez. “I believed they were trained. I believe somebody…

Wind Advisory issued for Saturday along with a chance of wet weather

April 11, 2025 3:07 PM Michael Coats

A wind advisory has been posted for Saturday (4/12/25). Wind gusts could get up to 50 mph for the…

Friday girls H.S. softball scores – April 11

April 11, 2025 8:11 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores, Glenns Ferry Wood Bat Tournament Day 2 for Friday, April…

Boil Water Advisory lifted in Montpelier

April 9, 2025 11:06 PM News Release

A boil order has been issued in Montpelier after E. coli bacteria was found in the water…

Thousands celebrate BYU-Idaho spring graduation

April 11, 2025 5:28 PM Ariel Jensen

Thousands packed the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus in celebration of their spring 2025…

Chubbuck Police looking for missing woman

April 11, 2025 10:42 AM Curtis Jackson

The Chubbuck Police Department is looking for a woman who has been missing since Thursday.…

Irwin man killed in crash east of Palisades

April 11, 2025 8:49 AM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police said a 63-year-old man from Irwin was killed in a crash on Thursday night.…

The family of Victor Perez is hoping and praying for a miracle

April 10, 2025 10:48 PM Linda Larsen

“We’re going to get more answers tomorrow at the hospital, but we’re hoping for a miracle.” – Ana Vazquez, Victor’s aunt POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)…

Runway reopened after airplane crashes at Idaho Falls Regional Airport

April 10, 2025 9:26 PM News Release

Shortly before 7:50 p.m. Thursday a single engine general aviation aircraft crashed while landing at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport…

Thursday high school scores – April 10

April 10, 2025 9:21 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores for Thursday, April…

High temps in the 70’s ahead of a cold front

April 10, 2025 3:46 PM Michael Coats

High pressure will move east heading into this weekend, allowing for low pressure to move in this weekend. Overnight, partly cloudy skies with a low…

Day 4: Kay Woodcock testifies in Lori Vallow murder conspiracy trial

April 10, 2025 11:09 AM Curtis Jackson

Testimony is expected to begin with a new witness taking the stand on Thursday morning in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial.…

ISP traffic stop leads to arrest of man wanted on serious charges

April 10, 2025 5:44 PM Seth Ratliff

According to the Idaho State Police, 29-year-old Samual Zane Erickson was arrested in a traffic stop after the Soda Springs Police Department alerted…

Gov. Little announces changes to the Idaho State Board of Education

April 10, 2025 4:38 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Jennifer White to serve as executive director of the Idaho State Board of Education as…

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad addresses public concerns regarding recent officer-involved shooting

April 10, 2025 4:09 PM Seth Ratliff

“We are addressing this matter with the seriousness and thoroughness it deserves and with the appropriate respect for the gravity of the situation,”…

“Look twice to save a life” Safety stressed as motorcycle season approches

April 10, 2025 3:30 PM Ariel Jensen

Drivers are being asked to take an extra second to notice riders and give them a little more room on the road.

But it’s not all up to us; riders…

Idaho’s new immigration law faces further legal setbacks

April 10, 2025 3:39 PM Seth Ratliff

A federal judge has extended the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the enforcement of Idaho’s new immigration enforcement law, House Bill…

Why are southeast Idaho animal shelters always full?

April 10, 2025 3:32 PM Noah Farley

“We take anywhere from five to 20 phone calls and messages a day about rehoming…

GoFundMe donations double overnight to support teen shot by Pocatello Police officers

April 9, 2025 6:36 PM Linda Larsen, Seth Ratliff

Victor Perez, a Pocatello teen diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy, remains in a medically induced coma after being shot 9 times in an…

Select Yellowstone roads open April 18

April 10, 2025 11:37 AM Seth Ratliff

Beginning at 8 a.m. On Friday, April 18, 2025, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer season, weather…

2025 Easter celebration events

April 9, 2025 3:22 PM Seth Ratliff

Here is Local News 8’s list of the 2025 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…

Local non-profit invites you to Casino Night Fundraiser Saturday, April 12

April 10, 2025 11:09 AM Seth Ratliff

“The Community Food Basket is excited to announce its upcoming Elvis-themed Viva Las Vegas Night Fundraiser, an event designed to raise critical…

Emergency crews tackle gas leak late Wednesday night

April 9, 2025 9:31 PM Travis Richards

Travel along 25th E. (Hitt Road) has been reopened after a gas leak late Wednesday night.

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says late last…

Wednesday girls H.S. softball scores – April 9

April 9, 2025 8:26 PM News Team

Area girls High school softball scores for wednesday, April…

Wednesday boys H.S. baseball scores – April 9

April 9, 2025 7:55 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores for Wednesday, April…

Warmer temps for Thursday and Friday

April 9, 2025 3:58 PM Michael Coats

High pressure building in will lead to warmer temperatures. A cold front arrives this…

Gov. Little signs bill directing the largest ever investment into Idaho’s foster care system

April 9, 2025 4:49 PM Seth Ratliff

“We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect,” said Gov. Little in a press release. “We want Idaho’s children…

Crews to begin work on West Broadway Street water valve repairs Thursday

April 9, 2025 12:44 PM Seth Ratliff

Work is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and is anticipated to be completed around 5 p.m. Water service for residents and businesses in the immediate…

Local bison ranchers share their story and plans to rebuild after devastating house fire

April 9, 2025 3:34 PM Sam Ross

Diamond P GrassRoots Bison Ranch, the dream project of McCammon couple Rob and Jenny Perkins, grew from humble beginnings in Utah to a popular East…

Visiting Rabbis to lead Southeast Idaho Jewish community in the Fourth Annual Passover Seder

April 9, 2025 10:41 AM Seth Ratliff

The Local Jewish community is marking the start of one of the most important holidays in the Hebrew calendar. Saturday, April 12, visiting rabbis…

ITD launches effort to combat wrong-way drivers on Idaho highways

April 9, 2025 11:21 AM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is pushing drivers to know which way they are driving. The new initiative comes after several cases of…

An alternate theory, Amazon searches and a new tip: This is what we learned at the latest hearing in the Idaho killings case

April 9, 2025 2:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Idaho is set to make decisions about what evidence can and cannot be submitted at…

More wind for Wednesday with a warming trend this week

April 8, 2025 3:27 PM Michael Coats

Slightly warmer for Wednesday with even warmer temps expected for Thursday & Friday.…

Spud Kings net 3 goals en route to game 2 win over the Ogden Mustangs in Mountain Division Finals

April 8, 2025 10:16 PM William Syslo

The first period of game 2 in the Mountain Division Final was another, fast-paced, physical period, much like in game 1. Both teams had their…

Tuesday girls H.S. softball scores – April 8

April 8, 2025 9:17 PM News Team

Area girls high school softball scores for Tuesday, April…

Tuesday high school baseball scores – April 8

April 8, 2025 8:59 PM News Team

Area boys high school baseball scores for Tuesday, April…

Spud Kings look to bounce back after Game 1 loss versus Ogden

April 8, 2025 6:39 PM William Syslo

In game 1 on Monday night, the Spud Kings lost 2-0 to the Ogden Mustangs. The Spud Kings outshot Ogden 39 to 21 and killed off the lone penalty they…

Disabled teen shot in Pocatello officer-involved shooting fighting for his life in a coma

April 8, 2025 4:38 PM Linda Larsen, Sam Ross, Seth Ratliff

An autistic teen with physical handicaps continues to fight for his life after being shot nine times by Pocatello Police Officers over the…

Witnesses Needed: Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeks video of music festival trespassing incident

April 8, 2025 4:57 PM Seth Ratliff

Event staff had asked the individual to leave, but the trespasser “became combative with event staff,” according to the post. The trespasser had to…

Multi-agency task force hosts event to honor survivors of sexual assault

April 8, 2025 2:48 PM Sam Ross

The Southeast Idaho Task Force on Domestic and Sexual violence hosted an event on Tuesday to honor survivors of violence and raise awareness for…

Marshall Public Library kicks off National Library Week

April 8, 2025 2:45 PM Sam Ross

The Marshall Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with events centered around this year’s theme: ‘Drawn to the Library’.

From April…

More parents are choosing to stay home due to child care cost

April 8, 2025 6:08 PM Ariel Jensen

According to Department of Labor reports, 12% of parents are using daycare as a means of child support in Idaho. This is compared to 55% of parents…

WATCH: More witnesses questioned in Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona trial

April 8, 2025 10:50 AM Curtis Jackson

Day two of testimony in the Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial is set to continue Tuesday morning.…

Bonneville County man found guilty of sexually enticing a child online

April 8, 2025 11:09 AM Seth Ratliff

A Bonneville County man is facing up to 15 years in state prison and a $50,000 fine after being found guilty of enticing a child on the internet.

In…

Jefferson County Burn Ban in effect

April 8, 2025 10:21 AM Seth Ratliff

The Central Fire District has instituted a Burn Ban for Jefferson County due to the ongoing wind advisory and current weather conditions.

The ban…

1 dead from motorcycle crash in Bingham County

April 8, 2025 4:46 AM Zach Glancy

This is a press release from Idaho State Police. BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho – Idaho State Police is investigating a 2-vehicle fatal crash that occurred…

Family of the Pocatello Police shooting victim share their grief

April 7, 2025 10:25 PM Chris Nestman

After surviving being shot nine times by Pocatello Police, loved ones of 17-year-old Victor Perez are hoping for a miracle.

According to family…

Monday high school scores – April 7

April 7, 2025 8:42 PM News Team

Area boys baseball and girls high school softball scores for Monday, April…

Rexburg police respond to two-vehicle crash along Main Street

April 7, 2025 6:35 PM Seth Ratliff

“Thankfully, there were no serious injuries to any involved parties,” writes Rexburg PD in the post. “At this point, both vehicles have been towed,…

Gusty winds with a chance of rain and thunderstorms

April 7, 2025 4:12 PM Michael Coats

A cold front passing through the region Monday night will usher in some wet weather and thunderstorms. We’ll also see gusty winds for Tuesday…

Pocatello PD hosts press conference addressing officer-involved shooting

April 7, 2025 5:38 PM Seth Ratliff, Sam Ross

On Monday, the Pocatello Police Department held a press conference regarding Saturday’s officer-involved shooting, which left a 17-year-old with…

Family: Teenage shooting victim out of surgery

April 6, 2025 3:52 PM Linda Larsen, Seth Ratliff

An officer-involved shooting in Pocatello has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as people claim police brutality after a video surfaced online…

Gov. Little signs new “medical freedom” bill

April 7, 2025 3:49 PM Seth Ratliff

As the Idaho Legislature closed Friday, Governor Brad Little signed into law a revised version of the highly criticized “Medical Freedom Act,” or…

Pet food prices continue to rise

April 7, 2025 11:58 AM Noah Farley

In the last five years, pet food prices have jumped 18.1% more than all grocery prices.

Agriculture economists say some of the reasons for these…

Idaho Falls/Bonneville County non-emergency dispatch number temporarily unavailable

April 7, 2025 11:21 AM Seth Ratliff

“If you have a need for non-emergency police, fire, or EMS assistance in Idaho Falls or Bonneville County, please call (208)529-1110,” Idaho Falls PD…