The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are…
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A car nearly plowed through a home in Ammon Wednesday night on Falcon…
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The Madison County Emergency Management Agency is warning of potential flooding caused by snowmelt on the Rexburg Bench. The agency is reporting that…
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Jackson Hole High School Fine Arts Teacher Collin Binko is being honored for his contribution to education. During a schoolwide assembly celebrating…
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The Ammon Fire Department responded to a garage fire at a home along East Wayne Avenue.
Firefighters were able to enter the home by cutting through…
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“If we want to preserve, protect, perpetuate, manage these species for years to come, for future generations, we have to make sure that we’re…
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A bill that would allow state law enforcement to regulate illegal immigration is heading back to the Idaho House following amendments by the…
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“The building looks nice on the outside, and we’re excited about that,” Tietjen said. “But we are still going to be starting renovations on the…
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Colon cancer—one of the leading causes of death in the country—is on the rise, and it’s one of the few cancers that can be…
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The program is designed to give community members a working knowledge of the Idaho Falls Police Department, insight into being a police officer, and…
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“In the 20-plus year history of the event, 492 films have been submitted, and over $50,000 of prizes have been awarded,” writes the East Idaho Falls…
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According to SIPH, testing for STD’s takes only a few minutes and test results will be available to people before they leave their…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on US Highway 20 Sunday morning. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which was…
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The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving…
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Mayor Coletti addressed a major concern in the city—the streets. He says Ammon’s tax levy is so low it makes it impossible to save for street…
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Dozens protested in Idaho Falls Friday against judges they believe have given light sentences for sexual misconduct with children and possession of…
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Idaho’s premier car show is revving up at Idaho State University. ‘Chrome in the Dome’ returns to the ICCU dome this weekend. The event features over…
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Sunday, March 9, marks the start of daylight saving time, and local doctors are pushing more people to make sure they get enough sleep after the…
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Orrin Miller is a Senior at Malad High School, and he just completed a huge goal for himself – becoming a state champion wrestler. He completed…
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a semi-truck versus train crash near north of Rexburg.…
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Since last October, the Red Cross responded to 70 home fires in Idaho. At least five of those fires were in the Idaho Falls-Pocatello area and…
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The Idaho Senate passed a projected $253 million tax cut, in addition to exemptions for military pensions and the removal of capital gains on…
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair…
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House Bill 231 increases the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person. The bill also removes the increased rate for…
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Bish’s RV, Camping World, and Smith RV are working together to give people a chance to browse and buy any RV-related products they…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A bill that would make the firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho is on its way to Governor Little’s desk. House…
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Wednesday, Catholics and some fellow Christians receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent, or the 40…
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In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Donald Trump pledged the new US trade policy would be “great for the American farmer” and…
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Southeast Idaho college students are receiving a much-needed boost as they enter the final days of mid-term exams. Idaho State University’s Student…
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The chase came to a stop at exit 89 outside of Blackfoot, where the ISP says they were able to spike the driver’s tires in a PIT maneuver. ISP…
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A group of protestors gathered along the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon. Protest organizers say they are rallying against the…
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ITD representatives said their three largest area projects moving into spring include the replacement of interstate bridges near Inkom, the expansion…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a social media threat made by a student at Sandcreek Middle School in Ammon Monday…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho House passed a bill Monday that will restrict the purchase of junk foods like soda and candy using the Supplemental…
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Town square in Jackson was filled with almost 200 protesters raising their voices to protect national parks, Saturday. This comes as Elon Musk and…
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Egg prices continue to rise, and experts do not expect them to decrease anytime soon. This situation raises a question: Would it be more…
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UPDATE MARCH 3, 2025 1:55 PM BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is thanking the public after receiving numerous tips and…
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Cleaning crews will soon begin the annual ‘spring clean-up’ of Mountain View and Restlawn Cemeteries, and they are asking people to pick up graveside…
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“Having events where we’re out there, and letting students know that we exist and that there are things that… they can do to help themselves feel…
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The charity used to pay up to $60 for 30 dozen eggs, but now they would have to pay $200 for the same amount of eggs. That’s more than a triple…
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Dr. Heather Ray, assistant professor of developmental biology at Idaho State University, and her students received a $415,000 grant from the National…
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The Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered and federally funded non-profit organization that helps support the community through service,…
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The Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are providing free A1C testing for blood donors to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes through…
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Rexburg has been named as one of the safest college towns in the…
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Police in Rexburg are reminding the community to exercise caution after two teens had a “close call” crossing a rural intersection.
Dashcam video,…
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Tasha Larsen is a Junior on the Sugar-Salem Diggers Girl’s Basketball team. In the team’s State Championship win over Bear Lake, Tasha dropped 15…
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18-year-old Daz Diaz of Fort Hall has been chosen to represent Team USA at the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA)’s upcoming 2025…
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The Bannock Development Corporation has announced plans for phase one of their upcoming ‘CREST (convention, recreation, entertainment, sports, and…
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The engaging concert helps kids learn to love music and show them the orchestra can be enjoyed at any…
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Gov. Brad Little signed HB 93 to create the Parental Tax Credit…
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Students at Rigby High School staged a walkout today to protest Jefferson Joint School District 251’s decision to eliminate advanced and advanced…
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Idaho Falls Police are on the lookout for a man who drove his pickup into a cinderblock fence.…
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Together, students from Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools collected over 46,600 cans of soup and food to support local families in…
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The Idaho Innovation Center is inviting the people of Southeast Idaho for a night of dinner, fun, and entertainment. The group is holding its annual…
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Rexburg Police said they arrested a person who was armed and erratic in a home in the Summerfield…
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Anyone registering to hunt black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test. The test is to help hunters…
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“Our police department is one of the finest departments in the state, if not in the country,” Merrill told Local News 8. “We feel like they deserve a…
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“I bring this bill forward not without heartache,” said Green. “Back in July, just two weeks prior to an embryo transfer to grow my family. I woke up…
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Drivers in Idaho Falls may need to plan an alternate route to avoid construction starting next week. KV Utilities, the contractors for Intermountain…
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According to Idaho Falls Power, it was Campbell who “directed the Electric Division in 1979 to begin studying the feasibility of building a new…
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Johnson was terrified because he thought someone was trying to break down his door and invade his…
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Chaos broke out during a Kootenai County town hall Saturday. Multiple witnesses began recording as a woman was forcefully removed from the Coeur…
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An exciting opportunity for young and experienced entrepreneurs is heading to Rexburg. City leadership is holding a business competition with prizes…
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For 16 years, the roar of the crowd, the pounding of the feet, and the thud of athletes landing in the sand have been the soundtrack to Debbie…
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“Just watching the artist and their pens, how they move their needles and their judgment of character and just their visions that display,” Montoya…
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The Bonneville County Coroner has identified the victim of the helicopter crash near the Ririe Reservoir Thursday evening as Alt Tech CEO Bradford…
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Stephanie Grisham’s lawyer argued the terms of her confinement are cruel and unusual, and the jail is causing her to have increased mental health…
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Idaho physicians are warning of the potentially devastating impacts of a bill currently in the Idaho House looking to discontinue WWAMI. WWAMI stands…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The 45th annual Simplot Games started their second day of track and field events with the ‘Dick Fosbury Breakfast’ at…
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Local law enforcement and Fire crews are responding to a Helicopter crash near the Ririe reservoir, power lines downed by the crash are allegedly on…
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“We’ve got so much stuff with science we can be doing that’s hands on, that’s interactive, that schools don’t necessarily have the resources to do,”…
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A BYUI Student from the south came to Idaho unprepared for the harsh lesson that there is a difference between cold and freezing.…
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We are at the part of basketball season where tomorrow is not guaranteed. In girls basketball, the state tournament is set to begin this week. For…
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“Kali was a beautiful soul,” cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8. “This was one very, very tragic and unfortunate day in a life that was incredibly…
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In a striking victory for the Prosecution, Ada County Judge Steven Hippler ruled against attorneys for University of Idaho murder suspect, Bryan…
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Shelter managers say they have an abundance of dogs and cats looking for temporary and “fur-ever” homes. The shelter is trying to free up as much…
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U.S. Bank is closing numerous branches in the Gem State before June. Local News 8 has confirmed that several of the locations set to close are…
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Justin Smith, public information officer for ITD, said despite the lack of snow this winter, they have had a rash of accidents involving cars versus…
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“This last year and however many months has been a lot to take in and the last few days have been no exception,” Kali’s cousin Meg Fischer told Local…
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“Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the community of Rawlins and the families, friends, and loved ones of all three of these…
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The Bill was introduced by Representative Jeff Cornilles (R), in response to complaints he received from members of the public following an LGBTQ…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little is renewing the state of Idaho’s support for President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, as the…
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Bannock County has already announced the summer concert series will include performances by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Currington, blues…
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MLK Day and President’s Day are some of the busiest ski days of the year, according to Kelly Canyon Ski…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Multiple protests took place across Southeast Idaho on Monday, the demonstrations part of protests from coast to coast…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– A new indoor pickleball facility ‘Poky Pickleball’ opened its doors to sports fans on February 7. Poky Pickleball features…
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GREEN RIVER, Wyoming (KIFI) -The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is providing new information following the multiple-vehicle crash in…
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They shared their gratitude to God and the community who helped make this new building…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Two men are in custody after an early morning beer theft Sunday morning. Idaho Falls Police continue to search the…
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The protesters say the policies dismantle programs that support both working-class and middle-class citizens and funnel millions of dollars to…
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A deadly accident involving multiple vehicles is being reported in Wyoming on westbound I-80 at milepost 90.2 inside the Green River…
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Mike Richards, owner of Love at First Bite Mercantile, says their Valentine’s Day sales are up 25% from last…
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The expo features several vendors and workshops on fishing, tying, casting, and…
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The local chapter of the Red Cross is asking people to get out and donate blood this winter as bad weather, seasonal sickness, and wildfires in…
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The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the open house celebration for the Salt Lake Temple will be from April to…
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This Valentine’s Day Fred Meyer has a variety of options whether looking to send some love to your significant other, a friend or just…
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The Fort Hall Police Department (FHPD) received a call on February 13 at 4:04 p.m. of a train and car accident at Sheepskin and Treaty…
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UPDATE: FRI Feb 14, 2025, 10:50 AM – The Kali Best family sent Local New 8 a statement regarding Jeremy Best guilty plea. It said: “Yesterday marked…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Major flu outbreaks are sweeping through Idaho Falls, this week a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu or RSV forced the…
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Tomorrow is the big day for love and romance and local restaurants are…
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