Harwood Elementary closed tomorrow (Nov. 5) due to pipe break
Jefferson School District 251 announced Tuesday afternoon that Harwood Elementary will be closed on Wednesday, November 5th, due to flooding caused…
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White House says it will partially fund SNAP benefits after Trump threatens to withhold them until shutdown ends
By Adam Cancryn, Tami Luhby, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The White House said Tuesday it would follow through on plans to partially fund critical…
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Rexburg Police nab suspected tagger who targeted 35+ local businesses in vandalism spree
After a multi-month tagging spree targeting local businesses, the Rexburg Police Department announced Tuesday morning, November 4th, that the…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced in multi-year Wyoming poaching spree
A multi-year investigation recently wrapped up in Lincoln County on Sept. 24 when Rodney Gilstrap of Idaho Falls, Idaho, was sentenced on multiple…
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Sheriff’s Office warn of jury duty scam surge in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is issuing an urgent warning following a significant uptick in jury duty scams hitting the area. In the…
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Idaho Falls Zoo mourns the loss of Sid, a gray gibbon
The Idaho Falls Zoo is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Sid, the zoo’s male gray gibbon.…
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Election day forecast
Election day will be cloudy and temperatures to 57. Winds pick up from the SW 10-20mph and gusts expected to 29mph. This front creates shower…
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Dick Cheney, influential Republican vice president to George W. Bush, dies
CNN By Stephen Collinson, Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Dick Cheney, America’s most powerful modern vice president and chief architect…
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This Date with 8: November 3, 1948: Biggest Headline Whoopsie
The Chicago Daily Tribune been decidedly against incumbent President Truman. They’d even gone so far as to call him a…
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A slight chance of showers for Tuesday with more scattered rain and snow expected later this week
Several disturbances roll through the region this week. We’re looking at a few showers with gusty winds off and on this workweek.…
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Bodies of missing fishermen found in Henry’s Lake
Update 8:00 p.m. — The bodies of the missing fishermen have been found. They were found around 5:30 p.m on Henry’s Lake. Using sonar tech, search…
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Idaho growers taking losses despite bountiful season
Idaho’s growing season is over, and the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation says local farmers are facing tough times to make ends…
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Time capsule from Japanese Church of Christ revealed to public Saturday
Leaders from the Japanese Church of Christ unveiled artifacts found in a 101-year-old time capsule on Saturday, showcasing the story of early…
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ISU launches new Master’s in Geology with Geology Management Concentration
“This degree is specifically intended for people who are chomping at the bit to enter their geosciences career and move up into managerial…
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The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho secures grant to launch Education Center construction
A local art museum is one step closer to a notable milestone, thanks to a new grant. The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls has received a…
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Pocatello Police launch 7th annual “Give the Cops a Bird” Thanksgiving food drive
For the 7th year in a row, the Pocatello Police Department is bringing back a seasonal partnership with the local Idaho Food Bank ahead of the…
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Wyoming Governor Gordon steps in amid SNAP crisis
As millions nationwide brace for reduced Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits this month due to the ongoing government shutdown, the…
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Motorcyclist dies after prolonged hospital stay following highway 26 crash near Swan Valley
A 69-year-old Idaho Falls man passed away last week, succumbing to injuries he received in a grisly motorcycle crash near Swan Valley early last…
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Trump administration can provide only half of usual food stamp benefits in November
The Trump administration said Monday that it will provide only half of the normal food stamp benefits for November by tapping into the program’s…
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Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, Grateful Dead singer, dies at 78
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a soulful mezzo-soprano who provided backing vocals on such 1960s classics as “Suspicious Minds” and “When a Man…
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Suspicious Death Investigation underway in Bannock County
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has opened an investigation into the suspicious death of a young man following the discovery of his body…
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Gov. Little establishes task force to secure $1B federal funding for rural health
Idaho is looking to bring in a massive federal investment to overhaul healthcare access and quality in its rural communities. On October 30th,…
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“It’s My Biggest Regret”: Mayor Blad admits to lack of response to Perez Shooting ahead of Mayoral Election
Just days before the November 4th mayoral election, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has become the subject of a fresh wave of intense public criticism and…
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Mild afternoons and tracking storms this week
Sunny and 61 today with winds n 5-7mph. Increasing clouds tonight and 37 with winds shifting SSW to 20mph. We’ve got a series of storms that will…
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A nice start to the workweek, but fronts later on keep things windy.
A nice start to the workweek, but more fronts keep things unsettled.…
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I-15 partially reopens after tanker truck crashes into bridge
Road crews are continuing to assess the bridge’s…
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Crash north of Fort Hall temporarily blocks lanes
“The left northbound lane on I15 was blocked for approximately 20 minutes,” ISP said. “The southbound left lane on I15 was blocked for…
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Fruitland High School Wins 4A State Volleyball Following 5-Set Battle
Tonight was the thrilling end to the 4A Girl’s State Volleyball Tournament with the number one seeded Bear Lake Bears taking on the number five…
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Friday state H.S. football playoff scores – October 31
Area high school football scores for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming for Friday, October…
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Ambrose High School Takes 3A State Volleyball Championship
The 3A State Volleyball Tournament continued today, wrapping up in an exciting five set match by the Ambrose Archers versus the Malad Dragons.…
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Saturday state H.S. volleyball tournament Day 3 scores – November 1
Area state volleyball tournament day 3 scores For Saturday, November…
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A series of fronts over the next few days
After several nice days, a series of fronts will keep things active for us. However, many of those fronts are on the weaker side, meaning we don’t…
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Idaho Falls Winter Market kicks off
Dozens of people gathered this morning to check out everything for sale. Vendors sold items ranging from produce, to soap, to…
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Idaho Falls celebrates Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate and remember the life of a loved one instead of mourning their…
Continue Reading State H.S. volleyball tournament day 2 scores – October 31
Area state high school volleyball tournament day 2 scores for Friday, October…
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Serman Service and Electric Athlete of the Week: Justus Mangum
Winning is not easy in high school football. It takes an entire team that is bought in and willing to do whatever it takes to win. And that is…
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Skyline Dominates Over Bonneville Bees 42-21
Tonight the Skyline Grizzlies took the field at the ICCU Dome in Pocatello by storm. Fans fought through the I-15 traffic to make it to the game,…
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Madison holds off Boise 17-14 to advance in 6A playoffs
Madison is now moving on in the 6A state playoff after a tight 17-14 victory over the Boise Braves in Rexburg tonight. Brennan Dredge of Madison…
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Partly cloudy with warmer temps this Saturday; A slight chance of showers Sunday
Expect partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures this Saturday, with a slight chance of showers on…
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Traffic nightmare in Blackfoot because of I-15 closure, ITD working to reopen by Saturday mid-morning
The Idaho Transportation Department reported Friday afternoon that they hope to open Interstate 15 between the Blackfoot exits by mid-Saturday…
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Serman Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week: Kimball Tonks
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) — In the competitive world of Idaho high school football, few programs have dominated like Sugar Salem at the 4A level.…
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Credit card scammers targeting elderly women arrested in drug-fueled Ammon traffic stop
A small group of alleged scammers is in custody after a traffic stop led to the arrests of five men and one woman accused of preying on multiple…
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Rare tornado touches down in Teton County
Earlier this month, a rare EF-1 tornado touched down in Teton County, Idaho, marking only the third time a tornado has been confirmed in the county…
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Two federal judges require Trump administration to use emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefits
By Devan Cole, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Two federal judges said Friday that the Trump administration must tap into billions of dollars in…
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Murder charges filed in 2021 disappearance of Idaho child Michael Vaughn
The Payette County Prosecutor’s Office has officially filed murder charges in the case of Michael Vaughn, the 5-year-old boy who vanished from his…
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Paranormal Investigators probe decommissioned Idaho Falls plane for post-mortem passengers
In the lead-up to Halloween, a team of Paranormal Investigators took a closer look into the strange activity surrounding an old plane at the Idaho…
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Tanker truck compromises Riverton Bridge, halting all I-15 traffic
All lanes of I-15 are closed following a single vehicle crash that happened at Milepost 93 in Bingham County.…
Continue Reading Thursday state H.S. volleyball tournament scores day 1 – October 30
Area state girls high school volleyball day 1 tournament scores for Thursday, October…
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Halloween Havoc: Hillcrest Knights Dominate Shelley Russets in Round 1
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Zombie cheerleaders and Darth Maul set the scene as No. 1 Hillcrest crushed No. 16 Shelley 49-15 in the 5A…
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Great weather for trick-or-treaters; slight chance of rain and snow this Sunday
Freezing temperatures tonight, with lows back to the mid to upper 20’s. Light winds and high-level clouds will be passing through the region. For…
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Man accused of killing Patrick Shelton enters Alford plea
The man responsible for killing 47-year-old Patrick Shelton of Custer County has entered an Alfred…
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Plea agreement with former Pocatello funeral director not accepted by judge
A District Judge will not accept a plea agreement with a former Pocatello funeral home owner charged with mishandling dead…
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Idaho Department of Insurance issues cease and desist order for UnitedHealthcare
The Department of Insurance says in September 2025, it found UnitedHealthcare was deliberately limiting access to Medicare Advantage products by…
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Cirque Italia brings spectacular water circus to Idaho Falls
Residents of Idaho Falls are invited to experience a show unlike any other, promising unforgettable entertainment for all ages.
This year’s…
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Bus drivers, police alarmed by ‘shocking’ surge in drivers ignoring school bus stop signs
A sharp rise in drivers ignoring school bus stop signs in Bonneville County has bus drivers and deputies on edge, warning that one careless mistake…
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This Date with 8: October 29, 1969 — ARPANET Starts with a Typo
The first message on the internet was meant to be “login”. However, the system crashed after the first two letters were…
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Sunny and cool for Thursday and Friday afternoons
Sunny with slightly below normal temperatures for Thursday afternoon.…
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ITD wraps up major summer construction as temps drop
The middle of the summer is the heaviest time for construction projects. Now that the weather temperature is dropping ITD is wrapping up some of…
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Daylight Saving Time is controversial. Here’s why the US kept it
It’s almost time for clocks to “fall back” one hour, allowing many people across the United States to gain one hour of sleep.
On the first…
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Backcountry skier using AI to predict avalanches
Denny Schaedig, another backcountry skier and neuroscientist, is working on a solution. He is pairing his love for the outdoors with artificial…
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Live Video: Local News 8/Chamber of Commerce host Idaho Falls Mayoral Debate
With Election Day just a week away, Local News 8 and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce are hosting a special mayoral debate on Wednesday,…
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Construction Alert: Hitt Road/25th East closure starts today for lane improvements
Starting today, Oct. 29, crews with the Bonneville County contractor Knife River will begin work to improve the right northbound lane of 25th East…
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Museum of Idaho receives a 50k donation and presents “Mummies of the World” exhibit
The Museum of Idaho is excited to announce a generous $50,000 donation from Oklo, an advanced nuclear technology company developing its first…
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Winter Is Coming: ITD & ISP offer free winter driving classes
Winter travel in Eastern Idaho means more than just tossing on a jacket before you go. The Idaho Transportation Department is teaming up again with…
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These four crucial safety net programs are in danger as the government shutdown drags on
By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The clock is ticking for four major social safety net programs that keep tens of millions of struggling Americans…
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Slightly warmer with no tricks, just treats
High-pressure influencing our weather partly sunny today high of 51 light winds. Cold front coming through just pushes temps down. Tonight it remains…
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Sunny and chilly weather sticks around for the rest of the workweek
High pressure remains in place for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming this workweek. A slight chance of wet weather moves through this weekend with…
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Idaho students can still ‘Name that plow’ in ITD contest
There’s still time for Idaho students to help name one of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD’s) snowplows.
“It is the time of year to start…
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USDA cuts block 370,000 pounds of meat and produce from Idaho Food Banks
Idaho food banks lost out on 370,000 pounds of food shipments from May through September due to massive cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program…
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Southeast Idaho community honors local heroes on National First Responders Day
They run toward danger when most people are running away. Today, the southeast Idaho community pauses to celebrate National First Responders Day, set…
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This Date With 8: October 28, 1943 — The Ghost Story that Killed a Man
Was Allen an alien? Was Jessup in danger? how deep did the rabbit hole go? The situation sent an already mentally unwell man…
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Hurricane Melissa plowed over Jamaica, now it is heading toward Cuba
Hurricane Melissa was squarely over western Jamaica, about three hours after it made landfall as one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history.…
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Elon Musk launches his version of Wikipedia
By Hadas Gold, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk launched Grokipedia – his version of Wikipedia – on Monday, as the richest man in the world further…
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Camp Hayden to host 6th Annual Special Needs Trunk or Treat, Saturday in Idaho Falls
Camp Hayden is set to host its 6th annual Special Needs Trunk or Treat this Saturday, November 1st, offering a completely accessible Halloween…
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Yellowstone roads reopen after multiple weekend winter weather accidents; Winter closure begins Nov. 1
All Yellowstone National Park roads, aside from roads that have closed for the season, have now reopened to travel after hazardous winter driving…
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Israel unleashes deadly strikes across Gaza, accusing Hamas of killing a soldier and staging hostage discovery
CNN By Abeer Salman, Jeremy Diamond and Oren Liebermann, CNN Jerusalem (CNN) — Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 42 people, including…
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Local resturant and charities step up to help federal workers and Idaho familes during shutdown
With federal workers facing furloughs and food assistance programs halted for November, the southeast Idaho community is stepping up to help families…
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Gov. Little returns from “productive” D.C. trip, Idaho Democrats denounce “cruel” withholding of SNAP benefits
Governor Little summed up his visit as “productive and patriotic,” saying he covered “a lot of ground” in his discussions with the President and his…
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Texas attorney general sues Tylenol makers, claiming links to autism
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the companies Johnson & Johnson and Kenvue, claiming that they “deceptively”…
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No SNAP benefits for November means local food banks bracing for surge in demand
The United States Department of Agriculture recently announced that, due to the government shutdown, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or…
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Blackfoot firefighters, aided by off-duty/volunteer crews, tackle structure fire in 30 minutes
Over the weekend, a small crew of Blackfoot firefighters, with the help of volunteers and off-duty personnel, tackled a dangerous structure fire in…
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The passing of a public servant: Former Idaho U.S. Congressman Richard Stallings passes away at 85
“Richard reminded us that politics at its best is about people, not power. It is about understanding our neighbors’ struggles and standing up for…
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Idaho Falls Shelter: Pet surrenders aren’t just a -post-holiday problem—The need for help is year-round
According to most reports, animal shelters fill up more during the winter months, most often after Christmas. But for the Idaho Falls animal shelter,…
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“Presumption of Innocence”: Judge rules accused Charlie Kirk killer can wear civilian clothes in court
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing political activist Charlie Kirk, made his first in-person court appearance last Friday. The closed hearing…
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Saturday boys state soccer tournament scores for 3 – October 25
Area state boys high school soccer tournament day 3 scores for Saturday, October…
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Friday state H.S. boys soccer tournament day 2 scores – October 24
Area boys state high school soccer tournament day 2 scores for Friday, October…
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“It was magic”: A father hunts moose with his adopted son with Down syndrome
Brady Murray drew a moose tag for unit 73 in southeast Idaho, and what followed captivated the hunting community, with his son Cooper attempting to…
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Seniors steal the show in Idaho Falls Talent Show
On Friday, some of the older folks in Idaho Falls got to show off their special talents. It was the second annual Senior Talent Show at…
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This Date With 8: October 27, 1981 — “Whiskey on the rocks”
The sneaky submarine was only 10 kilometers from one of Sweden’s largest naval bases when disaster struck. The Soviet sub accidentally struck an…
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Mother says she couldn’t care for her 3-year-old while zip-tied during Wilder raid
A Wilder woman says she was unable to care for her 3-year-old son as she was zip-tied during Sunday’s federal raid in Wilder.
During the law…
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Nearly 2,000-pound pumpkin crushes car in spectacular finale to 35-year journey
What do you do if you have an old, broken-down car and a pumpkin that weighs more than it? The answer is simple: you get a crane and see what happens…
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Habitat Improvement Team allocates over $900,000 for 5 Southeast Idaho conservation projects
Five conservation projects across southeast Idaho have received a major boost to enhance and protect the Gem State’s landscapes and wildlife…
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Stay safe this Halloween: Your checklist for a spook-tacular night
With Halloween on the horizon, people of all ages are being reminded to stay safe during the spookiest night of the year. Here are some essential…
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Coroner ID’s Pocatello man in Fatal I-15 Crash
The name of the Pocatello man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in Bannock County on Friday has been officially released.
Bannock…
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Yellowstone National Park: Major road closures south of Mammoth due to wicked winter weather
The park issued the closure after a challenging day on the roads. On Sunday, October 26, Yellowstone staff responded to more than 30 motor vehicle…
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One more night of showers then we clear out
Tonight, scattered rain and snow showers. Gradually dropping temps into the 30s and 20s means those that continue to see precipitation will get some…
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Hundreds line up for annual Real Heroes Trunk or Treat
First responders and local businesses were excited to pass out candy for the kids and…
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Saturday girls district high school volleyball scores – October 25
Area girls district high school volleyball tournament scores for Saturday, October…
Continue Reading Saturday girls state H.S. soccer tournament day 3 scores – October 25
Area girls state high school school day 3 tournament scores for Saturday, October…
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Idaho State Bengals Celebrate Homecoming Week with Annual Parade
The Bengals came out in full force today along with community members from both Pocatello and Idaho Falls to enjoy the annual homecoming parade.…
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