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Grinch gives toys to kids in need

December 21, 2024 7:37 PM Noah Farley

In a shocking turn of Christmas-related events, the Grinch actually gave out toys to kids in…

New traffic pattern changes in Bonneville County

December 21, 2024 3:25 PM Noah Farley

Local law enforcement says people need to be alert of signs, even if the route they are used to driving didn’t have signs…

Car crashed into river near Swan Valley

December 21, 2024 2:30 PM Tucker Robertson

Swan Valley Fire Chief Travis Crystal told Local News 8 that a vehicle had rolled over into the river at mile post 375 on Highway…

Filmmakers sue Grand Teton National Park

December 20, 2024 8:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Two independent filmmakers suing Grand Teton National Park have a twist to their story that might turn the tide in their favor before they go to…

East Idaho woman, man sentenced for committing sex crimes involving children

December 20, 2024 11:10 AM News Release

Rexanna Marie Johnston, 33, of Idaho Falls, was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography. In a separate case, Jonathan…

Bonneville County Planning and Zoning responds to controversial event venue

December 20, 2024 5:49 PM rafael.guerrero

On Dec. 4 of this year, the Coltman community brought up their complaints during a hearing with the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning (PZ), with…

C-A-L Ranch gets friendly inventory robot

December 19, 2024 5:35 PM Noah Farley

A local C-A-L Ranch store has welcomed a robotic friend to help make things more efficient for both customers and…

Locals say new event venue is changing the “country life”

December 19, 2024 8:00 PM rafael.guerrero

The Butikofer family has lived in the Coltman community since 1917, raising generation after generation on what they like to call the “country…

Pocatello towing company offering free rides to curb drunk driving during the holidays

December 19, 2024 5:12 PM Sam Ross

Denny’s Wrecker Service is providing free rides and towing services to get people home safe after drinking during the…

Pocatello Nordic Center open for the season

December 19, 2024 3:01 PM Sam Ross

The Pocatello East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opened for the first day of their cross-country skiing and snowshoeing season on…

ISP, Broulims and local partners deliver 600 Christmas meals

December 18, 2024 3:54 PM Seth Ratliff

This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east…

Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank

December 18, 2024 1:25 PM Sam Ross

Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…

Idaho State University to sell Magnuson Alumni House

December 18, 2024 10:39 AM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education authorized the sale of Idaho State University’s Magnuson Alumni House at their board meeting…

City of Idaho Falls weighs in on Intermountain Packings’ unpleasant aroma

December 16, 2024 4:23 PM Seth Ratliff

The Intermountain Packing (IMP) in Idaho Falls is responding to public criticism of a pungent smell some neighbors say is being spread from the…

Idaho’s four electoral votes have been cast

December 17, 2024 4:08 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho’s four electoral votes have been cast for the 2024 Presidential…

Idaho Falls prepares for annual Hanukkah festivities celebrating “light over darkness”

December 17, 2024 3:30 PM Seth Ratliff

South East Idaho’s Jewish community is in for a treat next Wednesday Dec. 25. The gem-state Jewish community is putting on several Hanukkah…

United Way received large donations for community non-profit support this year

December 17, 2024 1:48 PM Sam Ross

United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Three Bonneville County intersections to become 4-way stops

December 17, 2024 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County is working to make some intersections safer around Idaho Falls. …

Jury finds Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird

December 16, 2024 6:13 PM Curtis Jackson

A jury found Mark Bent guilty of murdering Nikolas Bird.…

Chubbuck Road re-opens to Highland area

December 16, 2024 12:57 PM News Release

The long-awaited reopening of Chubbuck Road has come and traffic is once again flowing from Chubbuck to the Highland…

Dangerous conditions cause deadly car crash near Elk Creek

December 14, 2024 4:14 PM Tucker Robertson

A deadly crash involving two vehicles happened Saturday afternoon near Elk creek claiming the life of a man.…

Idaho Falls Fire Department quickly put out house fire and rescued a cat

December 14, 2024 2:56 PM Tucker Robertson

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Saturday afternoon on the 1600 block of West 145th North (County Line…

Day 5: Bent testified to shooting in murder trial

December 13, 2024 9:11 PM rafael.guerrero

Mark Bent chose to testify in court Friday, admitting to shooting and killing Nikolas Bird on Sept. 3,…

School District 25 hosted week of computer education for students

December 13, 2024 5:10 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 held computer-based classes for K-5 students for the ‘Hour of Code’ initiative this…

March for Washington Elementary to be held Saturday

December 13, 2024 4:54 PM Sam Ross

Student, teachers, and families will be marching from Caldwell Park to Washington Elementary school on Saturday, Dec. 13 in a show of solidarity…

‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony places wreaths on veteran graves

December 13, 2024 5:02 PM Sam Ross

The annual Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will take place on Saturday, December…

Local churches gather Christmas cheer for families in need

December 13, 2024 3:38 PM Noah Farley

Members of various churches are working together to provide Christmas cheer for east Idaho families in…

“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape

December 13, 2024 2:54 PM Ariel Jensen

St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…

Behavioral Health Crisis Center celebrates 10th anniversary

December 13, 2024 5:15 PM Rose Jones

The Behavioral Health Crisis Center of Eastern Idaho celebrated 10 years of service Friday…

WATCH: Infant massage instructor teaches how to help babies feel better when they are sick

December 13, 2024 10:22 AM News Team

With cold and flu season upon us, parents may be looking for ways to help their baby feel better and avoid the sickness all together.…

Community All-Stars: The Miracle Box

December 22, 2024 10:24 AM Kailey Galaviz

Throughout the busyness of the holiday shopping season, you can find the spirit of hope and giving at Broulims in Ammon with The Miracle…

D91 schools will have shorter lunch times

December 12, 2024 10:47 PM Rose Jones

Idaho Falls School District 91 high schools will see a change to their schedules beginning Jan. 7. Lunch time will be shortened to 35 minutes and…

Day 4: Dashcam footage reveals where Mark Bent’s car was the night of the murder

December 12, 2024 10:34 PM rafael.guerrero

On day four of the Mark Bent murder trial, prosecutors showed chilling video footage from the night Nikolas Bird was shot and later…

St. Anthony locals outraged that an alleged murderer was allowed in their town

December 12, 2024 8:02 PM Ariel Jensen

Many people living in Saint Anthony tell us this is a trusting community, so much so that some people don’t lock their doors. Well, that’s starting…

Two Men Sentenced for Trafficking Fentanyl in Pocatello

December 12, 2024 12:38 PM News Team

Andrew George Haney, 41, of Torrance, California, and Anthony Michael Stratton, 35, of Pocatello, were sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy and…

Idaho Falls stocking up on road salt ahead of winter weather

December 12, 2024 4:05 PM Sam Ross

Despite the lack of snow in the area, Idaho Falls Street Division is preparing for winter with shipments of salt to be used in pre-treatment brines…

Carbon Monoxide poisoning more likely in winter, how to stay safe

December 12, 2024 4:33 PM Noah Farley

There are more risks of carbon monoxide poisoning during the winter because people are using fireplaces and furnaces, which produce the silent…

Day 3: Dispatch phone call reveals Mark Bent’s confession

December 11, 2024 11:03 PM rafael.guerrero

Today is day three of the Mark Bent murder trial. Prosecutors brought forward the recording of a call from the alleged murderer on the day of Nikolas…

Youth group gets surprise Pay It Forward donation for foster Christmas stockings

December 11, 2024 1:20 PM Todd Kunz

A youth group in Rexburg has stuffed Christmas stockings for a local foster program for the third year in a…

Court rules Bingham GOP leadership invalid, Bingham County GOP withdraws appeal

December 11, 2024 4:37 PM Seth Ratliff

After a year-long conflict between Republican party leadership in Bingham County and the state GOP, District Judge Darren Simpson ruled that Bingham…

IDOC admits mistakes leading to escape of accused killer Kevin Kuintzle

December 11, 2024 11:42 AM Seth Ratliff, Ariel Jensen

Idaho Department of Corrections spokesperson said “The systems designed to prevent Kevin Kuintzle, from being placed at a non-secure…

Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief

December 11, 2024 2:08 PM Sam Ross

The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…

Albertsons called off a merger with Kroger's that would have combined the two largest grocery-store chains in the US after a judge recently put a halt to the proposed deal.

Albertsons calls off merger and sues Kroger

December 11, 2024 7:18 AM CNN Newsource

By Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN New York (CNN) — The largest proposed merger in US supermarket history has collapsed. Grocery chain Albertsons…

Day 2: Testimony becomes emotional in Mark Bent murder trial

December 10, 2024 10:09 PM rafael.guerrero

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — It was an emotional day in court for the loved ones of Nikolas Bird, the man who was allegedly shot and killed by…

100,000 meals served at Blackfoot’s Community Dinner Table

December 10, 2024 10:22 PM Seth Ratliff

A local soup kitchen is crossing a major milestone. After 17 years, the Community Dinner Table (CDT) in Blackfoot has served 100,000 meals to people…

Idaho State University Physics Department receives large anonymous donation

December 10, 2024 4:44 PM Sam Ross

An anonymous donor pledged $100,000 for physics students at Idaho State…

Live animals star in local Nativity performance

December 10, 2024 3:27 PM Ashley Chilcutt

People came to the Coltman area Monday night to watch a live outdoor nativity scene.…

Simplot celebrates 80th anniversary of Pocatello plant with event and donation

December 10, 2024 1:16 PM Sam Ross

Simplot celebrated the 80th anniversary of the opening of their Pocatello Don Plant with an event on…

Self-help and life coach, Kate Gladdin, speaks with Todd Kunz about the 3 R’s for becoming resilient when life gets tough

December 10, 2024 12:42 AM Todd Kunz

How to become resilient when life gets tough. The secrets are in the book, “Okay, Now…

Drive-by shooting in American Falls neighborhood

December 9, 2024 12:35 PM Stephanie Lucas, Sam Ross

American Falls police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 6 a.m. Sunday morning on the 200 block of McKinley…

Police: Missing Rexburg man found dead

December 6, 2024 4:37 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Rexburg Police are looking for 70-year-old Herlindo Aguilar-Salgodo. According to Madison County officials, Herlindo was last seen in Rexburg on Nov.…

Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility

December 9, 2024 4:54 PM Seth Ratliff

In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…

Local food basket in need to help others in need

December 9, 2024 5:36 PM Noah Farley

In 2017, the Food Basket served about 2,000 families. In 2023, they served about 16,000 families. That need quadrupled in only a few…

Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help

December 9, 2024 10:31 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…

Community All-Stars: Idaho Ballet Theater and those who made it possible

December 8, 2024 7:42 PM Linda Larsen

The Nutcracker is a tradition that has become a cherished part of the community’s Christmas season. However, this year’s performance holds a special…

Woman raising funds to open African Art Museum

December 8, 2024 4:16 PM Noah Farley

A local woman is raising funds to open a new African art museum and cultural center in Idaho…

Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody

December 6, 2024 2:08 PM Curtis Jackson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…

Former State Representative Elaine Smith has passed away

December 6, 2024 5:27 PM Tucker Robertson

It has been confirmed that former Idaho District 29 Representative Elaine Smith has passed…

School bus, car crash in Madison County

December 6, 2024 9:05 AM Curtis Jackson

A school bus loaded with special needs students was hit by a car on Friday morning in Madison…

Bannock County set to break ground on new fairground building in Downey

December 6, 2024 12:06 PM Sam Ross

DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI)– A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Bannock County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Friday, December 6. The new…

Bonneville County Library awarded Rural Community Grant

December 5, 2024 4:35 PM Ariel Jensen

AgWest Farm Credit normally provides funds and grants to farmers but today they awarded the Bonneville County Library with a Rural Community…

Home care company hosts veterans benefits fair

December 5, 2024 3:51 PM Noah Farley

SYNERGY HomeCare held a benefits fair to help veterans learn what kinds of in-home assistance they can…

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning canceled

December 5, 2024 12:25 PM Associated Press

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning…

Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona

December 5, 2024 1:44 PM Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…

Pocatello Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with stray and surrendered dogs

December 5, 2024 1:54 PM Sam Ross

In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of…

Bannock County offers scheduling system to renew Driver’s License

December 5, 2024 11:19 AM Curtis Jackson

Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License…

Got ear worm? Now there’s a way to remove it – Show after the Show

December 5, 2024 10:23 AM Kailey Galaviz, Jeff Roper

Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending today and more from behind the…

Potential gold mine near Island Park causes controversy in Southeast Idaho

December 4, 2024 8:35 PM Seth Ratliff

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…

Man with knife hides in the water after crashing into pond

December 4, 2024 5:48 PM Tucker Robertson

Boise Police responded to reports of someone driving recklessly through fences and on the greenbelt before crashing into one of the ponds at Esther…

Ririe Elementary School canceled for Thursday

December 4, 2024 5:35 PM Curtis Jackson

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…

Collaborative agreement between INL, ISU brings many opportunities

December 4, 2024 4:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

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…

Christmas Box Angel Candlelight vigil to honor lives of children lost

December 4, 2024 4:15 PM Seth Ratliff

December 6th marks the 21st year of the ‘Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil’ in Idaho…

Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison

December 4, 2024 1:45 PM News Team

Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…

Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife

December 4, 2024 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…

Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of

December 3, 2024 5:40 PM Seth Ratliff

“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…

BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate

December 2, 2024 9:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…

Got a cold room, and can’t get it warm? What point do you call a professional, both technically and legally?

December 2, 2024 10:48 PM Chris Nestman

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…

Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away

December 2, 2024 5:13 PM Curtis Jackson

The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…

Demolition begins on Rigby Rodeo Grounds grandstand

December 2, 2024 4:51 PM Noah Farley

The rodeo grandstand is being demolished in Rigby. It is part of an overall project to improve the Rigby Rodeo…

Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man

December 2, 2024 4:20 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…

Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza game. Heard of it? – Show after the Show

December 2, 2024 10:38 AM Kailey Galaviz, Jeff Roper

Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz are back bringing you more from behind the…

Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack

December 1, 2024 7:57 PM Linda Larsen

According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…

Avoiding Holiday Scams

December 1, 2024 4:17 PM Noah Farley

Consumers lost more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, says the Federal Trade…

Fire in Rigby scorches entire house

December 1, 2024 2:40 PM Tucker Robertson

A total loss fire destroys a home in Rigby near Highway…

Man on the run from police

November 30, 2024 4:07 PM Tucker Robertson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Police officers had a warrant for the man’s…

Rexburg holds “Christmas Vendor Village” and tree lighting

November 30, 2024 4:22 PM Noah Farley

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,…

Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot

November 28, 2024 5:20 PM Ariel Jensen

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…

Local youth group collects stocking stuffers for foster care teens

November 28, 2024 4:59 PM Ashley Chilcutt

A local youth group is seeking donations for foster care…

Elks Lodge hosts community Thanksgiving dinner

November 28, 2024 11:37 AM Noah Farley

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…

Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need

November 28, 2024 12:55 PM Sam Ross

Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…

Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidays

November 27, 2024 4:56 PM Ariel Jensen

Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…

Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal

November 27, 2024 3:49 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…

Pocatello to hold its Christmas Night Lights Parade

November 24, 2024 9:17 PM Tucker Robertson

If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, Pocatello is holding its Christmas Night Lights Parade this Friday, November…

Sheriff: Case solved about mystery mobile home near Inkom

October 22, 2024 11:14 AM Sam Ross

Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the mystery mobile home case is now…

Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban

November 26, 2024 5:46 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…

Pocatello Animal Shelter collecting pet food for the holidays

November 26, 2024 5:09 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the…

Local celebrity lifts holiday spirits with turkey giveaway

November 25, 2024 10:24 PM Noah Farley, Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local internet celebrity held a turkey giveaway in Idaho Falls Monday. Nathan Apodaca is known for his viral…

Saturday state H.S. football scores – November 23

November 23, 2024 9:43 PM News Team

Area state high school football scores for Saturday, November…

Salvation Army kicks off bell ringing in Blackfoot

November 25, 2024 2:12 PM Sam Ross

The Salvation Army and Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) are kicking off the annual Red Kettle bell ringing campaign at local…

Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts

November 25, 2024 12:04 PM Curtis Jackson

The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…