RV fire quickly extinguished in Iona
A fifth-wheel RV trailer caught fire in Iona Thursday morning. It started just before 10 a.m. at the corner of Denning Avenue and Oleson…
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Winter weather advisories and snow to start the weekend
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM FRIDAY TO 8 AM SATURDAY FOR WESTERN WYOMING – TETON COUNTIES OUTSIDE OF JACKSON. We’re tracking a big low…
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Pocatello Man Gets a Second Chance Smile
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental announced Thursday morning that Matthew Rymer of Pocatello is this year’s Second Chance…
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Pocatello parolees celebrate graduation from reentry program
Twenty people on parole from the Pocatello area celebrated graduation from a reentry program on Wednesday…
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No shooting happened at EIRMC after inaccurate social media post caused concern
Eastern Idaho Medical Center said there was no security issue or a lockdown at the hospital after a post was made on a community social media…
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Odd things people find attractive – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending…
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3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft
Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…
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4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
A group of Los Angeles County residents were arrested after they allegedly staged bear attacks using a costume in order to receive payouts from their…
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‘Only in Australia’: Couple comes home to find koala in bed
CNN By Isaac Yee and Chris Lau, CNN (CNN) — Koalas are normally found in eucalyptus trees, but one couple came home in Australia on Wednesday…
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Trump wants Elon Musk to overhaul the government. Here’s what could be on the chopping block
By Tami Luhby, Tierney Sneed and Rene Marsh, CNN (CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk have big ambitions for making the federal…
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New FDA rules for TV drug ads: Simpler language and no distractions
AP Health Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Those ever-present TV drug ads showing patients hiking, biking or enjoying a day at the beach could soon have a…
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Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations
Advance Auto Parts is closing more than 700 locations to shore up the company’s finances following another dismal earnings…
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Larkin trial day 2: Text messages shown in Ririe rest-stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attorneys for the Rire rest-stop murder trial made their opening statements Wednesday. Defense Attorney Allen Browning…
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A slight chance of snow overnight; partly cloudy for Thursday before more snow and rain Friday
Mostly cloudy overnight with a slight chance of…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Detour scheduled on section of Emerson Avenue for bridge work
A detour will be in place around a section of Emerson Avenue to replace an aging bridge over the Butte Arm…
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Bonneville County property owners express concerns over roadway study
A new high-capacity road could be in the cards for Bonneville County, but not everyone is happy about the proposed…
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Idaho Falls man wins “Name That Scratch Game” lottery contest
Gary Gaskill, of Idaho Falls, won Idaho Lottery’s Name that Scratch Game contest. It earned him $3,000 in Idaho Lottery Scratch tickets and his…
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ISU Dental Hygiene students reach out to the community to practice their craft
Students in the Dental Hygiene program at Idaho State University are helping people in need take care of their dental health while getting practice…
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ISU to celebrate the reopening of Reed Gym Pool
After eight months of renovation, all are invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the Idaho State University Reed Gym Pool on November 20 at 5…
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Wednesday morning meteorite lights up the sky
Did you see it this morning?…
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Gov. Little receives the 2024 Charter Champion Award
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little is recognized with the 2024 Charter Champion Award for his contributions to Idaho charter schools…
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Final jury selected for 2022 Ririe rest-stop murder trial
On Tuesday, prosecutors and defendants for the 2022 rest-stop murder trial selected eight men and six women for the jury—three of those will be…
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Breezy with a slight chance of snow for Wednesday
A few snow showers for Tuesday night with partly cloudy skies. A low temperature in the lower 20’s. Southwest winds around 10 to 15…
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Bonneville Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old girl
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 17 year old Jazzlyn Shepherd, a juvenile female who ran away from…
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Broulims, Idaho State Police join forces to provide meals this Christmas
Broulims and the Idaho State Police are kicking off the ’10 Counties Christmas Meal Drive’ this week. This is the seventh year they have teamed up…
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Snow and ice caused several slide-offs Tuesday morning
People woke up to snow and slush Tuesday morning. It was really the first time for drivers to experience winter driving conditions this…
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Emperor penguin turns up on Australian beach, thousands of miles from home
An emperor penguin surprised locals when it appeared on a beach in Australia after making an epic journey of thousands of miles from its home in…
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Crews to remove large trees in Sacajawea Park
Crews will remove two large trees along the Portneuf River near Sacajawea Park in…
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Road work continues overnights at Big Fill Slide on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and contract crews from Ames Construction have resumed working at night on Wyoming State Highway 22,…
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There are millions of sexually transmitted infections in the US every year, but new data shows the epidemic may be slowing
Although sexually transmitted infections are still at an epidemic level in the US, scientists at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Trump has promised to ‘save TikTok’. What happens next is less clear
Associated Press After a tumultuous year filled with anxiety and a legal fight about its future in the U.S., TikTok may have just been thrown a…
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Idaho Falls Airport to receive $2.5 million for terminal expansion project
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport received an award of $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funds will go…
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Trial begins over Idaho’s medical emergency abortion exceptions
Four women are suing Idaho after being denied abortions. A trial began in the Fourth District Court in Boise on…
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‘Life becomes wonderful when you give back’: World record free-throw champion shoots to give people a second chance
Matt Bostic holds the world record for most consecutive free throws made, but said serving his community is what makes him a…
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Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn
It might seem a harmless way to pass the time when you’re going number two. However, experts warn that what they call prolonged sitting on the…
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Some Idaho legislators reject pay increase, here’s why
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Last week, the Citizen’s Committee for Legislative Compensation approved a 19% salary increase for Idaho legislators.…
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Local Army mom surprises her kids on Veteran’s Day
During Veteran’s Day all over town, veterans are being honored with special offers and…
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Celebration with a cause, Veterans Day at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge
A Veteran’s Day celebration took place at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge with an important…
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A Series of Fronts Push Through Eastern Idaho/Western Wyoming
After a beautiful Veterans Day, we are getting much chillier as a series of fronts push through the region starting with one this evening. …
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Update on mural commissioned by Museum of Idaho
“Living in the area and sort of the interaction of people and nature really, and sort of how the two things shape each…
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Ribbon cutting for Brady Chapel restoration set for Veterans Day
Pocatello and the Friends of Brady Chapel will hold a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the completion of the first phase of restoration projects on…
Continue Reading New 4-year cruise to escape politics – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending…
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Several storms moving through the region
Sunday started out nice, but clouds have moved in. We are seeing a few rain/snow showers in the central mountains and we’ll see some of that drift…
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Community All-Stars: Lorraine Morrison has been serving at the election polls for 45 years
This week’s Community All-Star is Lorraine Morrison. She’s been serving at the polls for 45 years and says it’s one of the most important things she…
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Free food offers for Veterans Day
Here’s a list of some restaurants offering free food to veterans and active-duty military for Veterans…
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School District 25 addresses social media interaction involving a teacher
The district says the concerns will be addressed constructively and “any threats or harassment will be referred to the proper…
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Saturday H.S. football playoff scores – November 9
Area state high school football playoff scores for Saturday, November…
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A few storm systems moving through the region
After a beautiful Saturday, the forecast turns a bit unsettled over the next few days. A series of weak fronts, with one stronger one, move…
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FEMA: Worker fired after directing workers to avoid helping hurricane survivors who supported Trump
The leader of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says a worker has been fired after she directed workers helping hurricane survivors to avoid…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel hosts Veterans Day pow-wow
“In our culture, we always have to honor our warriors, and this is one of the ways we could think of how to do…
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Veterans Day Parade strolls through Pocatello
Members from all six military branches participated in the parade as well as 13 local veteran service…
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Aberdeen punches their ticket to the semi-finals against North Fremont
This quarter-final game went to number 2 Aberdeen 35 to 8 and Aberdeen is off to the…
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Sugar Salem puts an end to Snake rivers bid for a 4A title
Tonight, a 4A showdown between the Snake River Panthers and the Sugar Salem Diggers. This game being played at the ICCU dome in Pocatello.…
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Hillcrest handles the Broncos in 5A quarterfinal win
The #10 Blackfoot Broncos traveled to Westmark Stadium tonight to take on the #2 Hillcrest Knights on the road to the State Championship game.
The…
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Rigby dominates in quarterfinal win over Post Falls
A 6A match-up at Rigby high school tonight, as the Rigby Trojans hosted the Post Falls Trojans to see who will punch their ticket to the 6A…
Continue Reading Friday high school football scores – November 8
Area high school state football playoff scores from Idaho and Wyoming high school football…
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The fire has been extinguished at Heise Hot Springs
We are getting reports of a fire from a building near a pool at Heise Hot…
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Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and one foster parent within each household…
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Nice Saturday with stormy weather approaching for next week
Normal temps for this time of the year for this weekend. Wet weather moving through next week!…
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Two suspects rob an ATM in Wyoming
The Lincoln County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects involved in an ATM…
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A man in Utah falls 50 feet down a mine
On November 5th, a 52-year-old man fell approximately 50 feet down a…
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Indoor golf simulators open in Rexburg and Pocatello
The company offers golf simulators so new players can learn how to golf and the serious players can avoid getting rusty when there is snow on the…
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Idaho State Police are bringing meals to families in Eastern Idaho this holiday season
Each year, Idaho State Police troopers extend their service beyond patrol duties by working to provide holiday meals to…
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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a…
Continue Reading You can’t park there – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending today in the Show after the…
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Idaho breaks state record for most votes cast
Idaho broke the state record for votes cast in the 2024 presidential election. Secretary of State Phil Mcgrane made the announcement on his Facebook…
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Police still on the hunt for those suspected of robbing Mountain America Credit Union in Pocatello
On November 7, 2024, dispatch got the call of a robbery at Mountain America Bank located at 1012 Yellowstone at 5:30…
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Defense asks judge to ban the death penalty for man charged in stabbing deaths of 4 Idaho students
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Attorneys for a man charged in the stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students asked a judge to take…
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Wyoming moves ahead with selling land in Grand Teton National Park to federal government for $100M
Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — Wyoming officials voted Thursday to proceed with selling a spectacular, pristine piece of state property…
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Slightly warmer for Friday and Saturday
11/7/24: Slightly warmer for Friday and Saturday, ahead of our next storm.…
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Idaho Supreme Court holds oral arguments at BYU-I
Brigham Young University Idaho students had the opportunity to meet members of the Idaho Supreme Court on Thursday…
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US 189/191 through Hoback Canyon to be closed at times for avalanche control maintenance
On Friday, November 8, crews with the Wyoming Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance for avalanche control on US Highway…
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Rexburg man charged with distributing child porn
Madison County Sheriff’s office said Ryan L. Barnes was arrested on November 6 after they executed a search warrant on his home.…
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Volkswagen recalls more than 114,000 cars due to airbag safety
Volkswagen is recalling 114,478 vehicles in the US because of safety concerns over their airbags, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
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Why county offices, businesses are lit up green in Bannock County
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)– Bannock County offices, businesses, and homes are lit up green for the week leading up to Veteran’s Day. ‘Operation…
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Operation Warm, Mountain America Credit Union donates coats to Pocatello students
Operation Warm, a nationwide nonprofit that provides free coats to children in need, partnered with Mountain America Credit Union and Idaho State…
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BMPO to discuss future traffic planning around Idaho Falls
The Bonneville Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding two public meetings to go over their findings from a study about traffic planning in…
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Monkey mayhem in South Carolina after 43 primates escape research facility
By Graham Hurley, CNN (CNN) — Residents in a small South Carolina town are finding themselves in the middle of a real-life game of Jumanji…
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Bryan Kohberger fights to remove death penalty from case
Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students, appeared in a Boise courtroom on Thursday. His lawyers are trying to take the…
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GIFT’s on-demand service inducted into ITD’s Hall of Fame for innovation
The department highlighted how GIFT is something unique that’s not previously applied in the public transportation…
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Hours after Trump’s election, Biden moved to limit oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
By Ella Nilsen, CNN (CNN) — Hours after former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election, the Biden administration…
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Key takeaways from the Fed’s rate cut after the election
By Bryan Mena, CNN Washington (CNN) — The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by a quarter point Thursday on the heels of the US presidential…
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“I think he’s going to win them all”: Erik Simpson accurately predicts Trump’s battleground state sweep
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On election night, legal analysts who were live on set with us brought some bold predictions to the Local News 8…
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Clear and cold
High pressure is sitting with us for the rest of this week. Our next storm arrives…
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Sermon Service & Electric Athlete of the Week – November 6 – Dax Brower
American Falls quarterback Dax Brower helped his team pull off a feat never seen in his…
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Republicans take over more seats in Bannock County elections
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Republican Party saw some big wins in Bannock County Tuesday night. The Republican will take over seats held by…
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Trump receives congratulations and an invitation to the White House as Biden nudges on transition
Associated Press WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump spent his first day as president-elect receiving congratulatory phone calls from his…
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Bryan Smith weighs in on his very accurate election prediction
Idaho Republican National Committeeman Bryan Smith discusses his shockingly accurate election…
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Stay of execution ordered for death row inmate Thomas Creech
A Federal Judge has ordered the stay of execution for Thomas Creech. Creech was scheduled to be executed on November…
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Idahoans weigh in on the outcome of Prop 1
A large majority of voters said no to Proposition 1. As of Wednesday afternoon, only 30 percent of voters said yes to the measure with 70 percent…
Continue Reading Waking up after Election Day – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending, other than the obvious election results, which you can view on our…
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Winter is here whether your tires like it or not, what you can do to be prepared
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As the temperatures drop, we are adding more layers each day. But we are not the only ones affected by the changing…
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AP Race Call: Republican Mike Simpson wins reelection to U.S. House in Idaho’s 2nd Congressional District
Republican Rep. Mike Simpson won a 14th term to a U.S. House seat representing Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…
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Donald Trump declared winner of the Gem State
Donald J. Trump was declared winner for the Presidential race in…
Continue Reading Wyoming Presidential Election: Donald Trump declared winner of the Cowboy State
WYOMING (KIFI) – Donald J. Trump was declared winner for the Presidential race in Wyoming. The State of Wyoming has three Electoral votes and has…
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Below normal temps this week
Our Election Day cold front is leaving us with cold temps and some light areas of snowfall for Tuesday night. We’ll keep below average temperatures…
Continue Reading Ranked-choice voting scares Idaho voters as Prop 1 fails
IDAHO (KIFI) – Most Idaho voters did not want to change how primaries are conducted in Idaho and create ranked-choice voting. As of 11:00 p.m.…
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Idaho Falls public official shares his experience helping with Hurricane Helene aftermath
Grossarth was on a 16-day deployment in North Carolina. He says the amount of damage and loss caused by the hurricane is almost…
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Local News 8 talks voter turnout at Idaho Falls Public Library voting location
Sonia, one poll worker at the library, said she was surprised by the amount of early voters when she was working the early voting polls…
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Kiwi Loco potentially coming back to Idaho Falls – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending, other than the obvious…
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