Wednesday high school basketball scores – December 4
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Wednesday, December…
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Patchy fog & hazy sunshine with above normal temperatures
High pressure remains in place through this week. We’ll start to see the high pressure break down over this weekend with a few snow showers…
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Potential gold mine near Island Park causes controversy in Southeast Idaho
Excellon Resources, a Canadian-owned mining company, is in the middle of a five-year exploratory drilling project for a potential mine in Idaho’s…
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Man with knife hides in the water after crashing into pond
Boise Police responded to reports of someone driving recklessly through fences and on the greenbelt before crashing into one of the ponds at Esther…
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Ririe Elementary School canceled for Thursday
Ririe Elementary School will be canceled for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, because of a gas line being repaired. That means there would be no heat in the…
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Water main valve replacement in Idaho Falls begins December 5th
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on the 2500 block of South Boulevard on Thursday, Dec.…
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Collaborative agreement between INL, ISU brings many opportunities
The Idaho National Lab and Idaho State University are coming together to solve energy and security challenges in the U.S. with the signing of a…
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Christmas Box Angel Candlelight vigil to honor lives of children lost
December 6th marks the 21st year of the ‘Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil’ in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department needs your help filling an ambulance with toys
Normally, our community calls the Idaho Falls Fire Department for help, but this time, Idaho Falls firefighters need your help filling an ambulance…
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Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison
Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…
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A heart-warming scene as celebrities help Christmas come early for children in South Los Angeles
By Sandra Gonzalez, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — With Christmas music blaring through the speakers of the stadium’s sound system, an army of 500…
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Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife
A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…
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Gunman at large after UnitedHealthcare CEO fatally shot in ‘brazen targeted attack,’ police say
CNN By John Miller, Amanda Musa, Rebekah Riess, David Goldman and Brynn Gingras, CNN New York (CNN) — UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – December 3
Area boys and girls high school basketball scores for Tuesday, December…
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Community comes together to build Salmon’s new elementary school
The Salmon School District held a groundbreaking for a new elementary school yesterday. This comes after a $20-million bond for the school passed in…
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Bonneville Library offers lesson plans for homeschoolers
There’s an online tool to read children’s books, watch educational videos, and get themed lesson plans for…
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Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association files lawsuit against City of Idaho Falls over impact fees
Eastern Idaho Housing Builders Association has filed a lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls to overturn the City’s impact fee…
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BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate
An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…
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Planning is underway to improve I-15 South Blackfoot Interchange
The Idaho Transportation Department has begun the planning process to improve the South Blackfoot Interchange at Exit…
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Plane lands on I-15 in Utah, causes multi-vehicle crash
A student pilot and flight instructor were able to safely land their small plane on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 after it suffered from…
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Cyber Monday was the biggest US online shopping day ever
$15.8 million every 60 seconds. That’s how much US consumers spent in two hours on Monday night, capping off a five-day spending spree that smashed…
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Transgender rights take center stage at the US Supreme Court. Here’s what to know
By Devan Cole, Paula Reid and John Fritze, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Supreme Court will dive headfirst into the politically fraught issue of…
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Billboard names Beyoncé the greatest pop star of the 21st century
Beyoncé has been named the greatest pop star of the 21st century by Billboard, the music charting site announced on Tuesday as part of an ongoing…
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US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Associated Press Writers The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter…
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Ammon’s Holiday Lightapalooza goes stationary
A big change is coming for this year’s Holiday Lightapalooza in Ammon. Instead of the traditional parade of lights, the floats will be stationary at…
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Wanted man captured after standoff at Ammon home
The man police were searching for Friday night was captured Monday night after he barricaded himself inside an Ammon home for three hours.…
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Got a cold room, and can’t get it warm? What point do you call a professional, both technically and legally?
As temperatures get lower, more and more of us are cranking up the heat. Despite all the convenience of modern HVAC, it seems like there’s always…
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High temps in the 40’s for Tuesday
Above normal temps in the forecast this…
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Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away
The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…
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Demolition begins on Rigby Rodeo Grounds grandstand
The rodeo grandstand is being demolished in Rigby. It is part of an overall project to improve the Rigby Rodeo…
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Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…
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5-plus feet of snow and counting: More snow is coming to the already buried Great Lakes
By Mary Gilbert, Karina Tsui and Robert Shackelford, CNN (CNN) — It’s still snowing in the Great Lakes after more than 5 feet fell over the…
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Idaho Governor Brad Little sends state police troopers to Texas for border security mission
Governor Brad Little will send another team of Idaho State Police troopers to Texas for Idaho’s fourth border…
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Marshall Public Library celebrating Icelandic tradition with book giveaway
Marshall Public Library is giving away copies of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ as part of…
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Car lands on house roof in Nampa
“I was on my way to church when I get this call from my wife. She said you need to get home. There’s a car on our roof.”…
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Idaho State University tree lighting set for Monday night
Idaho State University is celebrating its annual Tree Lighting Festival on Monday, December…
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Inmate who walked away from his job is back in custody
The Idaho Department of Corrections located the man who left his job in Idaho Falls on…
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Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza game. Heard of it? – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz are back bringing you more from behind the…
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Elton John says he has lost his eyesight
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — Elton John says he still cannot see, months after suffering a severe eye infection. Speaking on stage at a gala…
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Tragic discovery in Oregon: Missing hiker’s body found, husband arrested on murder charge
The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, took a tragic turn after her body was found over the weekend in Welches, Oregon, an…
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Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack
According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…
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Avoiding Holiday Scams
Consumers lost more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, says the Federal Trade…
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Fire in Rigby scorches entire house
A total loss fire destroys a home in Rigby near Highway…
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High pressure dominates weather pattern
The West is quieting down as high pressure takes control and dominates the forecast. Temperatures will slowly increase with above average highs in…
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Man on the run from police
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Police officers had a warrant for the man’s…
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Rexburg holds “Christmas Vendor Village” and tree lighting
Rexburg’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting its “Christmas Vendor Village” Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Several vendors,…
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YMCA Christmas tree lot now open
The Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas tree lot is now open and all proceeds go towards their scholarship…
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Black Friday draws large crowds
Thanksgiving was very late in the month in 2024, leaving only 26 days of shopping before…
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Buy big by shopping small on Small Businesses Saturday
Shoppers are finding great deals for Black Friday, but those deals can be found the following day for Small…
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Temple Square in Salt Lake City has more lights but no lighting ceremony
Christmas lights will light up Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, from today until New Year’s Day, 2025. The Church of Jesus Christ of…
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Pastor fights off Thanksgiving would-be burglar with jiu-jitsu training
By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — When a would-be burglar broke in to a California church on Thanksgiving day, he encountered an unexpected obstacle:…
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Ashton Jeanty rushes for 226 yards, Boise State beats Oregon State 34-18
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ashton Jeanty rushed for 226 yards and a touchdown, Maddux Madsen threw for two TDs and rushed for one, and…
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Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau flies to Florida to meet with Trump after tariffs threat
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau flew to Florida on Friday to have dinner with President-elect…
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Island Park to kick off Festival of Trees
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mountain Life Charitable Foundation is hosting the annual Festival of Trees at Sawtelle Mountain Resort. On Friday…
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Cold and mostly sunny for Friday afternoon
Chance of fog overnight and staying cold for…
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Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot
Dozens of locals worked off their turkey dinner before eating it. Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen finds out why so many people woke up early…
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Local youth group collects stocking stuffers for foster care teens
A local youth group is seeking donations for foster care…
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Elks Lodge hosts community Thanksgiving dinner
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An annual community Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Elks Lodge (640 E Elva St). The meal ran from 11:30 a.m. to 1…
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San Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West…
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Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need
Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…
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Early morning fire quickly extinguished in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thanksgiving morning on the 700 block of Reed…
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Thousands of displaced Lebanese return from Syria as ceasefire with Israel holds
Associated Press QUSAIR, Syria (AP) — Thousands of people made the crossing back into Lebanon from Syria on the second day of a ceasefire between…
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Parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is nearly full
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Parking is extremely limited at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The airport urges travelers to get a ride from family…
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Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidays
Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…
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Area ski resorts ready for Thanksgiving weekend
Check out which ski resorts will be open this holiday…
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Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal
The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…
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Freezing temperatures for Thanksgiving and this weekend
After Tuesday’s storm, we’re keeping cold temps in the forecast. We’ll also see a few flurries and areas of overnight…
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Trump transition team ethics pledge appears to exclude president-elect
President-elect Donald Trump’s team submitted an ethics plan guiding the conduct of its members throughout the transition period that does not…
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Letter from John Lennon asking Eric Clapton to form new supergroup with him goes up for sale
A handwritten letter that John Lennon wrote to Eric Clapton inviting him to be part of a new supergroup is to be offered at auction next…
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Pocatello to hold its Christmas Night Lights Parade
If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, Pocatello is holding its Christmas Night Lights Parade this Friday, November…
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State senator, watchdog groups allege Bannock County misused state money
A Twin Falls senator, along with two watchdog groups, alleges Bannock County misappropriated funds to be used for a Forensic Pathology…
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Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut. It’s terrifying federal workers
CNN By Hadas Gold and Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts…
Continue Reading Tuesday girls H.S. basketball scores – November 26
Area girls high school basketball scores for Tuesday, November…
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Idaho’s Senators introduce bill to define male and female
Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with two other Republican senators, are introducing the Defining Male and Female Act of…
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Scattered snow for Tuesday evening; cold temps with flurries for Wednesday
A few snow showers for Tuesday night with colder temps for Wednesday and Thursday behind this system.…
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Local airport reminds flyers about their newest program ahead of busy travel season
Ahead of busy travel season, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to remind flyers about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which lets…
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Sheriff: Case solved about mystery mobile home near Inkom
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the mystery mobile home case is now…
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Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban
An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter collecting pet food for the holidays
Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the…
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Will Utah State or Boise State forfeit vs. San Jose State in the Mountain West semifinals?
AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — A team that previously boycotted at least one match against the San Jose State women’s volleyball program…
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Disney agrees to pay $43 million to settle lawsuit alleging it paid men more than women
Disney has agreed to pay $43 million to settle a lawsuit that it paid female employees less than their male counterparts in similar roles for nearly…
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Box truck crashes into RV filled with more than two dozen snakes on I-95
Tuesday just past midnight, a large box truck rear-ended an RV – filled with more than two dozen snakes – heading from South Carolina to…
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Why are planes so jammed? Airlines want it that way so they can charge more
If you’re flying this holiday season and you’re noticing the plane feels more packed, while your wallet feels thinner, there’s a reason for…
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Ariana Grande flies to her hometown for one day just to see ‘Wicked’ with her grandma
By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Ariana Grande is sharing the magic of “Wicked” with her grandmother Marjorie “Nonna” Grande. The singer…
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Subway CEO John Chidsey is stepping down at the end of the year
Subway announced Tuesday that its CEO, John Chidsey, will retire at the end of 2024. Executive Carrie Walsh will replace him as interim…
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Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender
Associated Press A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this…
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Israeli security cabinet approves Lebanon ceasefire deal, after 11th-hour strikes on central Beirut
By Jeremy Diamond, Christian Edwards, Tamara Qiblawi and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — A ceasefire between Israeli forces and Lebanese militant…
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WYDOT schedules Teton Pass closure for early Wednesday morning
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Wednesday, November 27 at 3:00 AM for avalanche infrastructure…
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Where to find free Thanksgiving dinners
If you are looking for a meal on Thanksgiving. Below is a list of dinners and times by city.…
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Local celebrity lifts holiday spirits with turkey giveaway
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local internet celebrity held a turkey giveaway in Idaho Falls Monday. Nathan Apodaca is known for his viral…
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Scattered snow for Tuesday with cold temps for Thanksgiving
Scattered snow for Tuesday. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for some of the higher terrain. – Michael Coats KIFI …
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Saturday state H.S. football scores – November 23
Area state high school football scores for Saturday, November…
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Judge tells Kohberger’s defense to fix court filing
The judge overseeing the murder case against Bryan Kohberger is responding to the defense’s request for what is called a “Frank’s hearing” to try and…
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Power restored for hundreds of customers in Idaho Falls
Downed power lines have caused an outage for around 200 to 500 Idaho Falls Power customers.…
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Boil advisory issued for Arco residents
The city of Arco is under a boil advisory on Monday due to a loss of water pressure overnight. The city said crews are working to fix the…
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Salvation Army kicks off bell ringing in Blackfoot
The Salvation Army and Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) are kicking off the annual Red Kettle bell ringing campaign at local…
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Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts
The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…
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What to feed and not feed your dogs on Thanksgiving
Foods like chocolate, grapes, and raisins are toxic to dogs. Even some parts of the turkey can be…
Continue ReadingSpecial counsel Jack Smith drops election subversion and classified documents cases against Donald Trump
By Paula Reid, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith is dropping the federal election subversion and the…
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Microsoft’s massive Outlook and Teams outage has gone on for hours
Microsoft said Monday that it has identified the cause of a major Outlook and Teams outage, and is deploying a fix to the…
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