Flag be flown at half staff at Capitol and in Teton County on Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset…
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Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…
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Police search for juvenile runaway
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a 15-year-old juvenile runaway.…
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Bonneville County Library Board discusses renewing the contract with the city
No progress was made on whether the Idaho Falls Public Library will charge residents in Bonneville county more to use the services the library…
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Rental fee regulations bill
After passing a bill earlier this month to ban cities or counties from capping rental fees, the Idaho House will now take up a bill that would impose…
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House asks Washington Governor to veto possible gas tax
The Idaho House unanimously passed Tuesday what is called a Joint Memorial to Washington State Governor Jay…
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1 injured in officer involved shooting
An investigation is underway in Boise after a person was shot Tuesday…
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Troopers respond to semi fire on I-15
The Pocatello Fire Department reports crews were busy Tuesday morning working a semi fire on southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 62 near Port of…
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Bill would reimburse defendants who shoot under self-defense
A panel of lawmakers introduced legislation that would strengthen Idaho’s “stand your ground” law by requiring counties to reimburse anyone…
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House approves ban on businesses requiring vaccinations
The Idaho House of Representatives has approved a bill to make it a crime for an employer to require a COVID-19 vaccine or require employees to…
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SIPH to provide free health screenings
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is conducting free health screenings, by appointment only, for the public on Feb. 23 and Feb.…
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Teton County hires Regional Transportation Planning Administrator
Teton County announced the hire of a Regional Transportation Planning Administrator, a newly created position that will coordinate the transportation…
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Bannock County lieutenant to retire after 30 years of service
A long-time Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is hanging up his badge after nearly 30 years of…
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Retaining wildland firefighters helps keep communities safe
Idaho’s wildland firefighters are a step closer to receiving competitive compensation on par with their federal peers and other western…
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Target announces grand opening date for Jackson store
Target will have the official grand opening of the new Jackson, Wyoming store on April 3,…
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Additional areas of City Creek Trail System to be closed for Russian Olive removal
The City of Pocatello is continuing its work to remove Russian Olive trees in the City Creek Trail…
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Legislation aimed at Idaho property taxes clears House panel
Legislation to force local taxing districts to use some of their revenue sharing funds from state sales tax for property tax relief is headed to the…
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Bill to ban youth gender confirmation surgery introduced
Legislation that would make it illegal to perform gender confirmation surgery on juveniles was introduced in the Idaho House State Affairs Committee…
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Bison operations begin in Yellowstone
Bison operations began at the Stephens Creek administrative area in Yellowstone National Park late last week.…
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Track your refund online anytime
After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, track your refund online at tax.idaho.gov/refund for the most up-to-date information.…
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Risch endorses Bedke for Idaho Lieutenant Governor
Idaho U.S. Senator Jim Risch is throwing his support behind Speaker Scott Bedke and officially endorsed Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant…
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DEQ seeks comment on 2022 Integrated Report
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the 2022 Integrated…
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Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort Tuesday morning, forcing the closures…
Continue Reading As Omicron cases fall, doctors anxiously await possible surge of dangerous child complication MIS-C
After the Omicron coronavirus variant made a record number of US children sick in January, children’s hospitals across the United States braced for…
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Farming production and costs down, but total revenue up in Idaho
2021 was an historic year for our local…
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Rigby Rocket Club taking aim at Nationals
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The next generation of rocket scientists are blasting off in Rigby. Five Rigby students will be competing in this year’s “Team…
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Wind Chill Warning with a few snow showers for Tuesday
An area of low pressure continues to slide to the southwest, with a few leftover snow showers and cold air from the north. OVERNIGHT: A chance of…
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Utah police: Man told 4-year-old to fire at officers
MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Police believe a man told his 4-year-old child to fire at officers following a dispute over his order at a McDonald’s…
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Bill prohibiting ‘ballot harvesting’ passes Idaho House
The Idaho House on Monday passed a bill making it illegal to deliver a neighbor’s voting ballot to the post office.…
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Stricter voter affiliation bill narrowly passes Idaho House
voters to join a political party earlier in the year if they want to vote in the primary narrowly passed the Idaho House on Monday after lively…
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Superintendent Ybarra seeks re-election
Current State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced Monday she will seek re-election this…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,496 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths over the holiday…
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Health officials urge vaccines as Idaho lags behind
We’re two years into the pandemic, and doctors are still echoing the same…
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Idaho gas prices now below the national average
International tensions and the rising cost of crude oil have sent gas prices soaring in other parts of the country, but so far, Idaho has been spared…
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Are you prepared for a power outage?
Power outages can occur anytime due to factors such as storms, animals and…
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BLM selects new Idaho State Director
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced veteran and manager Karen Kelleher has been selected as the BLM’s Idaho…
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Attorney General issues tips for homeowners on solar installations
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is advising Idahoans to do their homework before purchasing residential rooftop solar…
Continue Reading Want to visit a popular US national park this summer? Start planning yesterday
Venice knows the burden all too well. So does…
Continue Reading Kamila Valieva thanks coaches and fans for support following Winter Olympics
By Aleks Klosok, CNN Kamila Valieva took to social media on Monday to thank her coaches and fans for their support following her first Winter…
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What are the new COVID-19 rules for kids? Our expert weighs in
Parents are experiencing…
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Election transparency bills introduced in Idaho committee
Two bills focused on transparency in Idaho’s elections were introduced in a Senate committee on Monday.…
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Bonneville K9 deputy passes away
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has suffered a big…
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In-person hunter education classes scheduled in Pocatello
With spring turkey hunts and the big game controlled hunt application period right around the corner, now is the time to get your hunter education…
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Bethel Missionary Baptist Church receives national recognition
The National Park Service has listed the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pocatello in its National Register of Historic…
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Powerline down near Fort Hall
FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFIF) – A powerline caused some traffic early Monday morning near Fort Hall. Police and firefighters both responded to the downed…
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Isolated Snow showers for the next few days leading to very cold temperatures this week
The arctic cold will be within our region starting on Tuesday with temperatures decreasing even more during the…
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District 93 School Board to attend ISBA Day in Boise
Idaho state legislators and the Idaho State School Board Association have come together for their annual Day on the Hill, where Idaho School board…
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Snow biker killed in avalanche in southern Montana
COOKE CITY, Mont. (AP) — An investigation is underway after a snow biker was killed in an avalanche in southern Montana. The Gallatin National…
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House fire leaves one injured
The Idaho Falls Fire Department got the call just after 7 A.M. Sunday, of a house fire in the 2000 block of North 45th…
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Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society back open to public
A unique display in Pocatello is going full steam…
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Juneteenth could become Utah’s newest state holiday
By BRIDGER BEAL-CVETKO The Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Juneteenth could soon be designated a state holiday in Utah, thanks to a bill passed…
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Massive decrease in temperature in the next few days
A cold front will pass through tomorrow which will look to bring several changes to weather forecast in the coming…
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American Dog Sled Race a big part of life on Ashton
The American Dog Derby, is America’s oldest dog sled race with its origins tracing back to 1917. The race has quickly become part of the lives of the…
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Fire displaces two
Two people and two dogs have been displaced after an early morning fire…
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Train car derailed in Idaho Falls
A train car is back on its tracks in Idaho Falls after some quick work from…
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Gov. Little signs business tax cut bill
Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 450 into law Friday, providing an estimated $64 million in unemployment insurance tax cuts for Idaho…
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Idaho woman pleads guilty in death of young stepson
An Idaho woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the beating death of her 9-year-old stepson.…
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The American Dog Derby kicked off in Bear Gulch
Many today gathered in Bear Gulch near Ashton to race their dog sleds for the first day of…
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IDGOP responds to Bundy switching his affiliation
The Idaho Republican Party is responding to governor candidate Ammon Bundy switching his affiliation from Republican to…
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Magic Valley group sentenced to prison for federal drug crime
Three Idaho men were sentenced to federal prison this week for their participation in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and heroin in the…
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Urgent recall issued for infant formulas
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cautioned people to avoid certain powdered infant formulas that may be tied to bacterial infections…
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College entrance exam won’t be required for this year’s graduates
The State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to waive Idaho’s requirement that members of the high school Class of 2022 must take a…
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High schools will no longer use Holt Arena for football games
Pocatello, Highland and Century high school fans will be getting a home field advantage next…
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United Way hosts virtual 5K
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its second annual 5K Your Way from Feb. 18 to Feb.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,214 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,214 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
Continue Reading COVID-19 hospitalizations average $4,000 in out-of-pocket costs per visit, research says
Measures to protect patients hospitalized with COVID-19 from financial liability have been rolled back by most insurers in the United States, leaving…
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Local LDS leaders will make decisions on masks in church, First Presidency says
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent the following letter to leaders worldwide updating guidelines…
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Bonner County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Sagle man on…
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1 arrested in Paonia double homicide case
The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office, in cooperation with the Idaho State Police, the Delta County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado and the Colorado Bureau…
Continue Reading Kids with insomnia might have it until adulthood, study says. Parents can help
Adolescence is a critical period of physical growth and self-discovery, but it also might be the most important phase for keeping an eye on your…
Continue Reading Cold War ‘Candy Bomber’ Gail Halvorsen dies at 101
By Andy Rose, CNN A US airman who became known as the “Candy Bomber” for his unique supply drops in Germany after World War II died…
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Idaho Transportation Board approves projects to modernize roads across Idaho
The Idaho Transportation Board voted to accelerate the improvement of several major roadways during its regular monthly meeting Thursday.…
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Portion of City Creek Trail System to be closed for Russian Olive removal
Beginning Tuesday, the Lower City Creek Trailhead and trail below Bridge 1 will be closed to all users while Russian Olive Trees are being…
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Supreme Court gives Judicial Districts more oversight of COVID-19 precautions
Idaho’s administrative district judges will determine what courtroom COVID-19 precautions are appropriate for conditions in their parts of the…
Continue Reading Middle-school children fall prey to fatal fentanyl overdoses
By Jen Christensen, CNN At age 14, Alexander Neville was still very much a curious kid. He was a Boy Scout who enjoyed getting outdoors and camping.…
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Board of Education approves policy making some student fees optional
The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved a new policy on student fees at Idaho’s four-year public higher education institutions,…
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Chubbuck appoints new city attorney
Chubbuck Councilmember Ryan S. Lewis resigned from his Council Seat #4 effective February 15, 2022, and was confirmed and appointed by the Mayor and…
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Pocatello mayor challenges kids to read 1 million minutes
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is challenging the kids of the city to read one million minutes this…
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House passes bill to delay rerunning failed bonds
A bill to stop taxing district’s from quickly re-running a failed bond has passed the Idaho…
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Fremont County is working on spreading awareness to child abuse
Fremont County hosted a Stewardship of Children meeting today at the Fremont County Annex in St.…
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GOP leader McCarthy backs primary bid vs. Trump foe Cheney
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy is endorsing a primary challenger to GOP Rep. Liz Cheney in Wyoming, a remarkable step for a party leader that…
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Wolf hunting, trapping ends in southwestern Montana
The Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks says wolf hunting and trapping season has ended in southwestern Montana.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,029 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,029 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
Continue Reading A new drug shows promise against respiratory virus, study shows
By Brenda Goodman, CNN A new antiviral medication against respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, appears to be safe and lowered viral levels and…
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Wyoming lawmakers to debate Trump-backed primary changes
Wyoming lawmakers have voted narrowly to consider a Donald Trump-backed bill that could affect Liz Cheney’s re-election chances by making it harder…
Continue Reading Ammon Bundy announces he’s running as an Independent, drops out of GOP primary
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ammon Bundy announced he’s dropping out of the GOP primary in May and is instead running as an…
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Nearly half of US bald eagles suffer lead poisoning
Researchers report harmful levels of toxic lead were found in the bones of 46% of bald eagles sampled in 38 states.…
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States with the most pothole complaints
The bane of every driver’s existence, potholes are a sad reality. Stacker took a look at data from The Clunker Junker to rank every state…
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Wasden responds to false legislator campaign claim
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has issued a statement in response to an allegation made by Representative Priscilla Giddings in a campaign…
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Lawmaker panel advances bill lifting Idaho’s militia ban
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has advanced a bill that would repeal the state’s primary law banning private…
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Claim your grocery credit refund, even if you don’t earn enough to file income taxes
dahoans who don’t make enough money to file an income tax return can get back some of the sales tax they paid on groceries – in the form of a…
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Smoke in Madison Memorial NICU
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit unit at Madison Memorial Hospital is back…
Continue Reading Judge: Coal mine permit didn’t analyze environmental harm
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A federal judge has ruled the U.S. Office of Surface Mining failed to adequately analyze…
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Utah governor says he’d veto school voucher proposal
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox is planning on vetoing a school voucher measure advancing through the Republican-majority statehouse.…
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Wyoming school bus driver accused of DUI, open container
CHEYENNE Police in Wyoming arrested a school bus driver taking high school students to an activity in South Dakota for suspected DUI and having an…
Continue Reading Sleep apnea and snoring: 8 warning signs to look for
Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder in which people stop breathing for 10 seconds or more at a…
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SUV crashes through Firehouse Subs
Employees and patrons at Pocatello’s Firehouse subs are extremely lucky Wednesday after an SUV crashed through the building and into the dining…
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Fatal crash east of Powell
On Wednesday, a fatal crash occurred around milepost 30 on US 14A east of Powell,…
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$800 million Meta data center announced in Kuna
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instrgram, announced Wednesday it plans to build an $800 million data center in…
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Jefferson School District adopts Hope Squad program to help struggling students
Jefferson School District 251 is now encouraging their students to lend a hand and an ear for their fellow students. To do so they have implemented…
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