Butte County farmers face possible water shutoffs amid curtailment enforcement
The current curtailment orders center on the Big Lost and Little Lost River basins. Following the passage of Senate Bill 1341 in 2024, water users in…
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Down to the Wire: What you need to know before filing a Tax Extension
The tax deadline is 2 days away! If you don’t have enough time to get your paperwork together, you may want to file an extension.
A tax extension…
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Idaho State University to launch Bachelor’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence Sciences this Fall
“This program reflects the strong collaboration between the mathematics & statistics and computer science departments,” said Emanuele Zappala,…
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Snake River Orchestra Rocks The Studio
Maggie Price, the director of the Snake River Orchestra, gave us a taste of their unique, high-energy fundraiser concert. Their rock orchestra will…
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Road Closure on S. 5th West in Idaho Falls to cause traffic disruptions & school bus delays
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – A major construction project along South 5th West is now underway, bringing significant traffic impacts and delays for…
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“Pickle for a Purpose” Tournament Fundraiser in Rigby
One local organization is bringing the popular sport of pickleball to Eastern Idaho. United Voices Rising is working to fund women’s mental health…
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Students Perform Easter Play at Holy Spirit Catholic School
At the heart of Pocatello is a school bringing children and families together with a history of celebrating Jesus for 71 years. In honor of the…
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First Wave of Layoffs Ensue at LA Semiconductor Facility in Pocatello
After years of financial and legal issues, LA Semiconductor LLC is letting go a total of 342 employees over the next several weeks. The first wave of…
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Ex-city council candidate charged with 12 counts of child exploitative material
A former candidate for the Idaho Falls City Council is facing a dozen felony charges after a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited…
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Immediate burn ban issued for Jefferson County following 30-acre Snake Fire
Following a massive multi-agency response to the Snake Fire on Thursday night, the Central Fire District in Jefferson County has issued an immediate…
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Snake Fire: Madison Sheriff lifts evacuation order as fire is contained
Fire crews are combating a small wildfire spreading north of Rigby towards Bonneville and Madison Counties. Wildland firefighters on the scene have…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Caesar Chavez Jr. – April 9, 2026
This week, our Sermon-Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week segment brought me to Blackfoot. There, one young athlete has big dreams -…
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Idaho Department of Labor urges Intermountain Packing workers to seek help following layoffs
The Idaho Department of Labor is urging more than 150 employees laid off from Intermountain Packing this week to seek immediate assistance, noting…
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The Idaho National Laboratory officially opens the world’s first microreactor test bed
Designed to accelerate the nation’s transition to advanced nuclear energy The Idaho National Laboratory officially opened the world’s first…
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Madison County Deputies hunting Highway 20 Flasher
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of disturbing incidents involving a man accused of exposing himself to female drivers…
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Idaho Period Project announces annual Gala Fundraiser
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — One in four girls lacks access to period supplies, leading many to miss school, sports, and social activities every…
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Kellogg City Council unanimously passes ordinance to ban Kratom sales
small North Idaho city could soon become the first in the state to ban the sale of kratom, as broader efforts to regulate or outlaw the substance…
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Grand Teton begins 196-acre prescribed burn near Mormon Row
Grand Teton National Park is starting prescribed burns today just east of the Jackson Hole airport. Around 196 acres will be burned as part of the…
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Idaho patrol agencies increasing presence for Distracted Driving Mobilization Week
Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Drivers across Idaho can expect to see more law enforcement on the roads over the next few days as deputies increase patrols…
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Beyond the Books: A breakdown of what is on the ballot for school issues
Tonight’s “Beyond the Books” is all about ballot measures. Linda Larsen sits down with Devin Bodkin who says there’s a lot on the line for several…
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42 volunteers raise the roof at new Baker Country Market after devastating fire
A Lemhi County landmark is making a comeback after a devastating fire two months ago.
The Baker County Market seems to have popped up almost…
Continue Reading Intermountain Packing shut down unexpectedly on Friday; 150 employees lose jobs without advanced notice
At least 150 employees have lost their jobs after Intermountain Packing unexpectedly closed its gates on Friday, April 3rd. Employees say they were…
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Idaho Airmen deployed to bolster U.S. forces in the Middle East
Hundreds of members of the Idaho Air National Guard have been deployed to the Middle East to bolster U.S. Central Command operations as part of the…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced to 20 years for 2024 Melaleuca parking lot shooting
An Idaho Falls man, Logan Dakota Stephens, will spend up to the next 20 years in prison for shooting a 35-year-old bystander during a confrontation…
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Hunting named Idaho’s state sport thanks to Twin Falls 4th grader
Nine-year-old Betty Grandy stood alongside the Governor for the signing ceremony, marking the end of a legislative journey that saw the young…
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Coroner names Pocatello residents killed in Friday shooting along Tank Farm Road
Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner identified the victims as 40-year-old Brandon Lee Madden and 36-year-old Amanda Ann Christian, both of…
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Investigation continues following deadly Power County Shooting; Two survivors in stable condition
Both surviving victims of the deadly shooting in Power County on Friday are now in stable condition, Bannock County authorities confirmed over the…
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South central Idaho law enforcement hunt for suspect after targeted Sunday night shooting
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office is on the hunt for an armed suspect after reports of shots fired led to a brief car chase near a local sugar…
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Today is the last day to apply – CEI’s Dental Hygiene Program
The College of Eastern Idaho is launching a new Dental Hygiene program with applications closing today, April 6th.
The program was developed in…
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Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week: Taylor Taylor
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — For most high school athletes, balancing one sport with school is more than enough. For Skyline senior Taylor Taylor,…
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The numbers are in – Idaho Falls donated over $1.3 million to the Giving Machine!
Over 48 days (from November 15th to January 1st), more than 95,000 people visited the machines, and 494,000 items were donated in Idaho Falls.
The…
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“We never turn our child away”: Idaho Falls Schools feed kids despite $38,000 deficit
Concerns about student hunger and unpaid lunch balances are raising questions for families in eastern Idaho, but school officials say no child in…
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Seven arrested in early morning Pocatello SWAT raid in ongoing narcotics investigation
Seven people are behind bars today after Pocatello police executed a high-risk SWAT raid early this morning.
The Pocatello police department…
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Rigby man killed in early-morning head-on rollover crash on I-15
A head-on rollover crash on I-15 has claimed the life of a 39-year-old Rigby man early Thursday morning. The accident, which took place near Exit 118…
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‘Enough is enough’: Protesters arrested during sit-in at Idaho Governor’s office to support trans community
A group of roughly 30 protesters formed in and around Governor Brad Little’s office at the Idaho Statehouse on Wednesday afternoon, to protest…
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DOJ sues Idaho over alleged failure to turn over voter registration records
A new legal battle is brewing between the federal government and the state of Idaho. On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights…
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ISU President Wagner Delivers State of the University Address
Idaho State University President Robert Wagner delivered the State of the University address this afternoon at Frazier Hall on campus. Students,…
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‘We can now say, without a doubt’: Sheriff’s office confirms Ted Bundy as killer of 1974 victim
he Utah County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update with what they say is “definitive information” on the murder of a teenager believed to…
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WYDOT to close Teton Pass Thursday for avalanche control
Heads up for drivers heading over the Teton Pass. The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close the pass tomorrow, Thursday, March 2nd, at 10…
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City of Nampa holds memorial service for late Mayor Rick Hogaboam
The City of Nampa said goodbye to Mayor Rick Hogaboam on Tuesday as neighbors gathered at the Ford Idaho Center to honor his life and legacy.
A…
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Gov. Little signs trans bathroom criminalization bill amid statewide rallies
Governor Brad Little has signed a new bill into law criminalizing the use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex. The new law marks a…
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Idaho Legislature passes bill requiring schools/doctors to report ‘social transitions’ to parents
A bill aimed at ending what supporters call “secretive transitions” in Idaho schools and healthcare settings is heading to the Governor’s desk. House…
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Local nonprofits receive over $900,000 from Pocatello Light the World Giving Machines
After a tremendous winter season of giving, the Light the World Giving Machine presented checks to local nonprofits in Pocatello Tuesday…
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Massive haystack fire in Hamer has died down overnight
Multiple agencies are on the scene of a large brush/haystack fire in Hamer, Idaho.
According to Hamer Fire Chief Scott Jacobs, on Monday afternoon,…
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Bonneville County clarifies early voting dates for May primary election
Bonneville County election officials are working to clear up confusion after inaccurate flyers regarding the upcoming May Primary Election were…
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‘This illusion that they’re working with us is a farce’: Idaho Senate advances ICE bill
A revived immigration bill that would require local law enforcement agencies to work with federal immigration officials is moving forward at the…
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Bingham County shooting: 56-year-old man dead, woman shot in face during domestic dispute
A Shelley man is dead, and a woman remains in critical condition with an apparent gunshot wound to the face after an early morning shooting that…
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Local nonprofits receive over $625,000 from Rexburg Light The World Giving Machines
Light the World Giving Machine presented checks to 7 local nonprofits this afternoon in Rexburg.
Over 48 days (from November 15th to January 1st),…
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Idaho Falls to swear in Johan Olson as new Fire Chief
“I am honored to return to Idaho Falls and serve as fire chief for a department that means so much to me and to serve a community that truly feels…
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“Tireless advocate” for Shoshone-Bannock Tribes identified as victim in fatal I-15 semi-truck crash
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are mourning the loss of William “Bill” F. Bacon, a longtime Tribal Judge and “tireless advocate” who passed away…
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ISP investigating Sunday afternoon semi-truck rollover near Butte City
A semi-truck crash on State Highway 33 caused major delays on Sunday afternoon. Fortunately, first responders say the driver involved walked away…
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Idaho Senate passes bill criminalizing use of public bathrooms not matching biological sex
A controversial proposal that would criminalize those using public bathrooms that don’t match an individual’s biological sex is heading to Governor…
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Cane’s Craze Hits East Idaho: Chubbuck braces for Raising Cane’s grand opening traffic, Idaho Falls location underway
Chubbuck’s new Raising Cane’s is set to open next Tuesday on the corner of Yellowstone Avenue and Bullock Street. While the wait is nearly over for…
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Gov. Little signs privacy bill sheilding release of U of I crime scene photos; new video shows Kohberger discussing “Moscow thing”
Governor Brad Little has signed Senate Bill 1250 into law, officially blocking the release of crime scene photos of the victims of the 2022…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Colter Rammell – Mar. 26, 2026
In this week’s Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week segment, we grab our barbells and 45-pound plates and catch up with teen…
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Idaho transfers hundreds of inmates to Arizona as state struggles with prison space
Facing a system operating at over 100% capacity, the Idaho Department of Correction (IDOC) has begun transferring hundreds of incarcerated men to a…
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Sewage tanker, pickup crash hospitalizes 81-year-old
According to the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), the crash occurred around 3:48 PM near the intersection of U.S. 26 and 45th East. Emergency…
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From Pocatello to Afton: How Amazon keeps drivers safe across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming
From the last-minute Christmas gifts to same-day delivery, Amazon Delivery Drivers work extremely hard to get your package to your doorstep on time.…
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One year later: Pocatello community to gather in honor of non-verbal teen killed in police shooting
Civil rights attorneys will host a public vigil on April 4 to honor Victor Perez, a non-verbal autistic teen who was shot and killed by Pocatello…
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Wanted felon arrested with cash, drugs, and firearm in Bonneville County traffic stop
What began as a routine traffic stop on Tuesday, March 24, ended in a felony arrest after deputies discovered a cache of drugs, cash, and a handgun…
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HIV cases spike in SE Idaho, health officials stress testing and prevention
Southeastern Idaho health officials are sounding the alarm after a sharp, sudden rise in local HIV diagnoses.
In just the first three months of…
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Ticks pose Summer threat in Southeast Idaho: Here’s how to protect you, your family and your pets
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare warns that local insects carry several diseases of concern. In southeast Idaho, ticks are known to spread…
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Two historic southeast Idaho Coca-Cola bottling plants set to close, new facility opening 2027
“This investment will provide a modernized working environment for our employees and additional capacity to service our customers,” Swire Senior…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced in major Wyoming-Idaho cocaine trafficking conspiracy
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Wyoming is touting the final sentencing in a three-year investigation that dismantled a major…
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Building big dreams: Local LEGO robotics team heads to nationals
Two local homeschooling families teamed up to form a LEGO robotics group, and their project is really clicking into place.
After competing at the…
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Medicaid work requirements bill heads to Idaho House
The Idaho House is set to debate a new bill that would introduce strict work requirements for the state’s Medicaid expansion program.
House Bill…
Continue Reading Pocatello Police warn ISU students of campus public safety phone scam
The Pocatello Police Department is warning Idaho State University students to be on high alert after reports of scammers impersonating campus Public…
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Legislators Gather for Idaho Falls Chamber Town Hall and Discuss Healthcare, Education and Budget
The Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce hosted a legislative town hall meeting on Saturday evening at the College of Eastern Idaho. The topics of the…
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East Idaho Fly Tying Expo Reels in Thousands
The East Idaho Fly Tying and Flyfishing Expo has gathered fishing enthusiants from around the region for 30 years. This weekend, thousands traveled…
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Volunteers, off-duty crews step up to cover overlapping Blackfoot emergencies
The Blackfoot Fire Department is applauding the quick action by off-duty firefighters and volunteers after multiple emergency calls stretched its…
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One dead, one injured in rollover crash north of Preston
A weekend rollover crash north of Preston has claimed the life of a Georgia man and left another in the hospital.
Idaho State Police say the crash…
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Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week – Alli Sutherland and Gracie Longhurst – Mar. 20, 2026
Gracie Longhurst and Alli Sutherland are two outstanding players on the Bonneville Bees Softball team. The bees have won 3 straight games, and over…
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“A One-of-a-Kind Event:” The Comedy Project Brings Performers Together for Annual “Improvathon”
Every year since 2019, The Comedy Project– a local non-profit improv group in Pocatello– has gathered performers together for a three day…
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Governor Little signs mandatory “moment of silence” bill for Idaho schools
Governor Brad Little has officially signed House Bill 623 into law, mandating that all Idaho public schools begin the instructional day with a…
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The City of Ammon hosting a Spring Scavenger Hunt in local parks
Ammon, ID (KIFI) – Looking for a fun and free way to get yourself and the kids outdoors this Spring? As we welcome springtime in Eastern Idaho, the…
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Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrated in Idaho and around the world
As winter gives way to spring, millions of people around the world are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a tradition that dates back thousands of…
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Pocatello considers renaming Cesar Chavez Avenue following sexual misconduct Allegations
“We understand that this news may be troubling to members of our community,” said Mayor Mark Dahlquist. “We are taking a thoughtful and…
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Pocatello couple charged with felony child abuse after violent incident at East Idaho Aquarium
Left: Zachary Olpin, Right: Megan Olpin. Both charged with Felony Injury to a Child and Misdemeanor Injury to a Child. Megan Olpin faces an…
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Pancheri Bridge repairs begin Sunday; Lane closures and delays expected
Beginning Sunday, March 22, contractors will repair a pothole and complete surface work on the Pancheri…
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Ada County Coroner identifies cause of death for Nampa Mayor
“We are heartbroken over the sudden passing of Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam. Rick served with a genuine heart for public service and an unwavering…
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Local schools brace themselves for new mandatory moment of silence law
Idaho public schools may soon start the day with a mandatory minute of quiet.
House Bill 623 (HB 623), which requires a daily 60-second moment of…
Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam dies from medical emergency during town hall meeting
Officials have confirmed that Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam died from a medical emergency he experienced during a Regional Town Hall in Eagle on…
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Idaho State Students Present at Annual Research and Creative Works Symposium
Every year, Idaho State University hosts students from across all programs and disciplines to present their research. This includes undergraduate and…
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Critchfield outlines second-term vision, vows to protect school funding amid state budget crunch
As the 2026 legislative session enters its final stretch, the race for Idaho’s top education post took center stage in Pocatello on Wednesday.…
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Blackfoot Police Chief reaches top Idaho law enforcement milestone ahead of retirement
After 26 years of patrolling the streets and leading the ranks in Blackfoot, Police Chief Gordon Croft is concluding his career as he obtains one of…
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Pocatello’s own returns: NFL star Taysom Hill to host meet-and-greet in Rexburg
An NFL superstar is coming to eastern Idaho. Taysom Hill, the New Orleans Saints tight end and former BYU quarterback, is making a special stop at…
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Old Highway 91 in Inkom to close March 19 for I-15 bridge replacement
Old Highway 91 under the Interstate 15 bridges in Inkom will close from March 19 through July 24 to allow crews to continue replacing the bridges in…
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Yellowstone sees nearly 4.8 million visits in 2025 despite government shutdown
Yellowstone National Park welcomed nearly 4.8 million recreation visits in 2025, according to a new release from the National Park Service.
The park…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints opens Sunday School Presidencies to women
Big news for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints living in Idaho. In a landmark policy shift, the faith has opened Sunday…
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City of Roberts lifts drinking water advisory
The City of Roberts has officially lifted its drinking water advisory today, after laboratory testing confirmed the water supply is safe to…
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Driver killed in rollover crash after striking elk on U.S. 33
An early morning accident on U.S. 33 turned deadly Tuesday after a driver struck an elk and was thrown from the vehicle.
According to Teton County…
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Gov. Little signs sweeping budget cuts as Democrats blast ‘self-inflicted’ revenue shortfall
Governor Brad Little signed the 2026 Budget Rescissions Act into law late Monday night without fanfare, narrowly beating a deadline to approve the…
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Pocatello man charged after alleged bomb threat at local bar
A local man faces a new felony charge after allegedly claiming to have a bomb during a weekend altercation at the Bourbon Barrel Bar.
Bret Kynaston…
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Local 12-year-old battling brain cancer receives encouraging scan results, leads national art contest
Painter Bob Ross once said, “You need the dark in order to show the light.” For 12-year-old Caellum Hebdon, who is battling brain cancer, that…
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Man in mental health crisis detained after entering car with child inside in museum parking lot
The Idaho Falls Police Department is responding to a local woman’s harrowing Facebook post regarding a weekend incident involving a man attempting…
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Coroner identifys 31-year-old killed in motorcycle crash on I-15
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in coordination with the Idaho State Police ISP, has released the identity of the man killed in a motorcycle…
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25 Volunteers brave slick conditions to rescue injured skier
A 28-year-old skier is recovering after a grueling three-and-a-half-hour rescue operation on Taylor Mountain this past Friday.
The incident took…
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Four teens cited following weekend vandalism spree in Fort Hall
A string of juvenile vandalism over the weekend has left a local training facility and several tribal vehicles damaged, according to the Fort Hall…
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Community Invited to “A Walk in the Cold” to benefit Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The Idaho Falls Rescue Mission is inviting the community to bundle up and step outside during its “A Walk in the Cold”…
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Slices of Hope: Shelley community to rally for 4-year-old battling cancer
A local family of nine is finding out that in the city of Shelley, no one has to fight alone.
This Saturday, the community is invited to “Pi Day…
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