One local shooting could have ended in a fatality if not for the heroics of his fellow neighbor.
Early Wednesday morning, shots were fired in an apartment complex on the 300 block of West Clark street in downtown Pocatello. Neighbor Nikki Taysom witnessed the whole incident firsthand.
Kenneth Jones was sentenced to 15 years, 6 years fixed, for the voluntary manslaughter of Stephanie Eldredge 13 years ago.
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An Amber Alert was issued out of Ada County where a mother abducted her 1-year old son.
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An Idaho nurse who made the decision to travel to new york during the height of the pandemic there, has decided to now travel to California which is dealing with a major surge of the virus.
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A constitutional amendment allowing the part-time Idaho Legislature to call itself into a special session has passed the House and is headed to the Senate.
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An Idaho man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for producing child pornography.
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After serving for six months in an interim position, the Town of Jackson has named Michelle Weber as Police Chief.
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The Idaho Falls School District and the city of Idaho Falls are looking for your input on a couple of new initiatives.
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The National Fire Protection Association has selected Jackson Hole Fire/EMS to help it build a digital community risk assessment tool.
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Joe Biden took his oath of office on Wednesday, becoming the 46th President of the United States. With the transition to the Biden administration now official, the President is faced with an escalating COVID-19 pandemic, as well as division amongst the political parties.
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A coalition of fishing and conservation groups, including Idaho Rivers United and the Idaho Conservation League, have filed suit to challenge the latest federal plan for hydropower operations on the Snake and Columbia Rivers.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Watersprings beat North Gem 69-65 Tuesday to complete the season sweep over their conference rivals. The Warrior offense was led by Daniel Canfield with 22 points. Robert Canfield added 16 points. Kaden Aldinger provided 10 points. James Bodily scored a game high 29 points for the Cowboys. Logan Corta pitched
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline shocked Hillcrest 45-39 Tuesday to pick up its first conference win of the season. In the process, the Grizzlies handed the Knights their first conference loss of the season. Cade Marlow led Skyline with 18 points. Raleigh Shippen provided the Grizzlies with nine points. Sam Kunz had a team high
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The Housing Alliance and Community Partnership in Pocatello was recently selected as one of 30 city housing authorities across the nation to join Moving to Work, a federal assistance program for low-income families.
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On Wednesday, January 20, the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris will take place in Washington, DC.
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Neighbors in north Bannock County will have the chance to vote on a proposed levy to fund the future of the North Bannock Fire District.
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Lawmakers in the Idaho Senate have been told to monitor their health after a Senate staffer tested positive for COVID-19, but that the Senate will continue operating, a leading state lawmaker said Tuesday.
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My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance of this government to its citizens. In short, we embarked on a mission to make America great again — for all Americans.
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Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he will seek to increase the number of available Idaho National Guard personnel from 250 to 400 guardsmen later this week to aid in Idaho’s pandemic response.
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Eight senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning in Salt Lake City.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State came up short Monday 70-65 against Sacramento State. The loss snapped a four game winning streak for the Bengals. The game was close throughout. There were 21 ties and ten lead changes. Neither team led by more than five points at any point in the game. Tarik Cool led
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In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of Covid-safe events.
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The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we are.
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Canada geese were shot and left to waste for the second time this winter along the Snake River in Minidoka County.
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An Idaho National Laboratory Senior staff researcher has been named as one of four “Asian American Most Promising Engineers.”
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With recent snowfall coming down to the Inkom area, many skiers and snowboarders traveled to Pebble Creek for the weekend to enjoy the slopes.
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Sports Line’s Dylan Carder, Adrian Luevano and Cole Sams preview all four playoff matchups for Divisional Round weekend.
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Idaho Falls held steady throughout this back-and-forth matchup and defeated Highland 51-47.
Dylan Seeley finished with a game-high 27 points, including making an impressive six threes in the first half.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison took care of business against Blackfoot 57-49 on Friday. The Bobcats extend their winning steak to six games. Madison (11-2, 2-0) will travel to Idaho Falls Tuesday. Blackfoot (7-5, 2-1) has a road game in Rigby.
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The Village, a foster care closet, hosted its grand opening on Friday at its new location at 35 E. Pacific Street in Blackfoot. The foster care closet is assisting foster families with basic essentials, such as clothing, backpacks and toys.
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In the Bonneville County School District, students only had a half-day today to allow employees to get vaccinated at Hillcrest High School.
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Jefferson School District 251 employees received the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
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Idaho Falls Power reports a dump truck that struck a power pole at W. 14th & Curtis has caused a power outage within the area.
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Douglass Taylor, 34, has been bound to district court to face charges of first degree murder.
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ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley beats South Fremont 71-52 in a battle of top five 3A teams Thursday. Bracken Howell led the Eagles with 18 points. Cody Hansen provided 15 and Stanton Howell added 12 points. Tag Bair led all scorers with 19 to pace the Cougars. Kaimen Peebles pitched in 14 points.
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The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school district.
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The city of Idaho Falls wants to distract you and your family from all of the craziness of the pandemic.
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Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme has announced schedule changes for the district so employees can receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a court’s approval of a settlement agreement with S & R Leavitt, LLC, d/b/a PMS Dune Rentals, a company that rents recreational vehicles (UTVs/ATVs) at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes.
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The U.S. Forest Service has released a Draft Environmental Assessment for a gold exploration proposal in the Centennial Mountains near Kilgore.
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The Bonneville District 93 School Board will ask its patrons to approve a Plant Facility Levy and Supplemental Levy at the polls March 9.
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The Idaho Falls School Board is asking patrons to approve a $6.8 million supplemental levy at the polls in March.
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Regional hospitals report the number of new COVID-19 cases is improving slightly, despite fears of a surge of disease after the holidays.
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Six environmental groups have filed suit against a Trump Administration rule that removed the gray wolf from Endangered Species Act protection in the lower 48 states.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison beat Rigby 64-43 Wednesday in the first meeting of the season between the rivals. Round two will be January 27th in Rigby. Both teams entered the contest ranked in the 5A coaches poll. Madison is #2. Rigby is ranked 5th. Madison (10-2, 2-0) hits the road to play at Blackfoot
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President Donald Trump has become the first American president to be impeached twice, facing a strong bipartisan rebuke from the House exactly one week after a violent mob of his supporters invaded the U.S. Capitol.
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January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging Idahoans to test their homes for radon, especially because more people are working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Rigby Police Department is holding a jam and jelly drive during the month of January 2021 and you can help.
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting against the impeachment of President Trump.
Continue Reading Idaho senators have joined their House colleagues in introducing legislation seeking to wrest power from the governor on emergency declarations like the one dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Idaho Falls in girl’s basketball 64-56 on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have won seven straight games against their rival. The last Tigers win over Skyline came in February of 2018. Mattie Olson had 17 points to led the Grizzlies. Sienna Taylor provided 15 points for Skyline. Sophie Anderson had
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby earned a season sweep over conference foe Thunder Ridge Tuesday with the 65-60 win. The Lady Trojans maintain control of the top spot in the conference with a 6-0 record. Both of the Titans losses this year have come against Rigby. Tylie Jones led Rigby with 17 points. Paige Clark
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College of Nursing students began in-person instruction this week at the Helen V. Beckley Nursing Building on ISU’s campus. The program is currently under a hybrid format with half of the students taking each class in-person and half taking each class online.
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Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday four key updates on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across Idaho.
Continue Reading Gov. Brad Little on Monday described 2020 like a damaging and deadly tornado, but said Idaho is strong heading into the new year with strong finances and a coronavirus vaccine now available.
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Two new leaders were sworn-in as Bonneville County leaders Monday.
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With Governor Little set to deliver his State of the State address on Monday, some local legislators in Bannock County shared their thoughts and expectations as they make the trip up to the state capital.
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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shelley survived to beat Sugar-Salem 38-36 in boys basketball on Friday. Sugar-Salem missed a potential game winner as time expired. Shelley (4-6, 1-2) will travel to Thunder Ridge on Friday. Sugar-Salem (3-10, 0-0) hosts Star Valley, Wyoming on Jan 16.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby outlasted Blackfoot in overtime 63-56 on Friday. It was a battle of ranked teams with state tournament aspirations. The Trojans are ranked #2 in the 5A girls coaches poll. The Broncos are the #3 team in the 4A rankings. Rigby (12-2, 5-0) will host Thunder Ridge on Tuesday in key
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Taking an early lead in the first, Preston seized control en route to a 53-28 victory at Marsh Valley.
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At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to leave Pocatello’s face covering ordinance in place for at least another month.
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Judge Steven W. Boyce denied the motions to disqualify Rob Wood on Friday.
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Idaho State University unexpectedly had to close their COVID-19 screening site Friday because they ran out of testing supplies.
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Two California men were sentenced to prison time Thursday for the March 19 stabbing death of 87-year-old Arlyne Koehler at her McKinley Avenue home in Pocatello.
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Negotiators successfully talked their way through a hostage situation at the Rexburg Police headquarters Wednesday afternoon.
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A hearing to consider whether to disqualify Special Prosecutor Rob Wood from prosecuting Lori Vallow-Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell in connection with the disappearance of Vallow’s children, Tylee and J.J. is set for Wednesday morning.
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The Bureau of Land Management is conducting helicopter operations and mulch application treatments around Chinese Peak for about two weeks. The Pocatello Field Office awarded a contract to Columbia Basin Helicopters to apply wood straw mulch to about 128 acres of land that was burned by the 1,546-acre Chinese Peak Fire on July 19, 2020.
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem topped Snake River 59-46 in girls basketball Tuesday. Both teams came in with 10-1 records and ranked in the coaches poll. Both Panthers losses this season have come against the Diggers. Katie Miller led Sugar-Salem with 15 points. The Diggers also got 11 points each from Hailey Harris and
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Chandler Rhoads is the new head football coach at Madison High School. The school board approved his hire in a special meeting Monday morning. He will replace the retiring Mitch Buck. Rhoads says he looks forward to the challenge of building a program. “The number one thing you got to do
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While it may be aesthetically pleasing to leave your Christmas tree out for the beginning of the new year, you may be taking a risk. The National Fire Protection Association strongly endorses people to remove their Christmas trees from their homes promptly after the holidays.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Boise State introduced its new athletic director on Monday. Jeramiah Dickey takes over after a nearly 20 year career in athletic administration. Dickey has had stops at UTEP, Akron, Houston and most recently Baylor. Boise State is his first opportunity to be an athletic director. He says coming to Boise is
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Residents of Independence Home in Pocatello were buzzing with excitement Monday while receiving their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
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Here in Idaho, the lottery not only provides the thought of endless opportunity, but also gives people the chance to bid on that elusive jackpot.
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With the start of the year 2021, locals from the Pocatello community gave their perspective on their vision and goals for the new year.
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Groups of Idaho activists are renewing the effort to legalize marijuana, both for medicinal and recreational purposes.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest took down Star Valley, Wyoming 75-31 on day two of the East Idaho Holiday Tournament. The Knights were able to bounce back after a close loss to Lake City on Monday. Hillcrest (4-3) will finish off the tournament Wednesday with a battle against Mountain Home at Skyline High School. Tip
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Raleigh Shippen scored with less than a second left on the clock to secure Skyline a 55-52 win over Coeur d’Alene Tuesday. The Grizzlies have now won two straight after losing their first five games of the season. Skyline (2-5) will wrap up the East Idaho Holiday Tournament by hosting
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The Teton Auto Group has contributed $500,000 toward the construction of the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls.
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For the first time, Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered before New Year’s.
Continue Reading Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop in Pocatello expects to have their first 2,000 doses of the vaccine in hand by the end of January.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – City officials issued a “snow event” at 9:30 this morning. They do this when the city is blanketed with 2 inches or more of snow. Parking restrictions will stay in place until another notice is issued. Please move your cars and trucks off roadways to avoid ticketing and possible towing.
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A winter wonderland has come to the heart of Rigby. The astounding Labelle Lake Ice Palace has opened its doors for 2020-2021 season. Every snow and ice structure at the palace is built every year by the Youngstrom family, who have created a hidden gem in Southeast Idaho.
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Pacific system brings us chances to accumulate 1-3″ of snow in IF and Pocatello beginnning early tomorrow morning and through the day. A convergence zone may also contribute to additional amounts and mountain snow totals may be at 6-8″ by the end of the event lingering into Sunday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued
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During the holiday season, there may be a big void in the time we spend with our loved ones. For Idaho Falls resident Jacob Garner, Christmas Day is a tragic reminder of what he has lost. It is the nine year anniversary of his brother, Buck Anthony Garner’s tragic murder.
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It wasn’t too late for many community members to get their shopping done. This Christmas Eve, many locals were getting their last minute shopping done at the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck.
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Idaho State University announced Monday it will implement a mandatory COVID-19 screening program for all students, staff and faculty beginning with the spring semester.
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The Chubbuck Lions Club held a Special Needs Christmas Drive-Thru at the Red Lion Hotel. Traditionally, the club holds a Christmas dinner every year for the special needs community, but due to COVID-19, the dinner could not take place.
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The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center kicked off their 2020-2021 season on Friday. The center hosts over 12 miles of groomed skate and classic ski trails, as well as separate snowshoe trails and a sledding hill.
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There seems to be a reversal on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello.
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Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the pandemic.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mattie Olson scored 41 points to lead Skyline past Hillcrest 74-53 Thursday night. Skyline (6-4, 2-1) and Hillcrest (4-6, 2-2) will both participate in holiday tournaments December 28-29.
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Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to front line team members Thursday. PMC expects to administer over 450 vaccinations from this first shipment.
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While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and various health measures across the nation.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest turned a four point halftime lead into a 16 point win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Knights beat the Tigers at home 71-55. Cooper Kesler had 18 points for Hillcrest. Jase Austin pitched in 17 points. Dylan Seeley scored 16 points for Idaho Falls. Jaxon Sorenson provided the Tigers with
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There’s an ongoing vandalism problem at the Portneuf Wellness Complex.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem beat Snake River 39-33 in a battle of 3A state title contenders Tuesday. The loss is the first of the season for the Panthers. The Diggers were led by Kennedy Gillette with 13 points. Meg Fillmore also reached double figures with ten. Josee Steadman paced the Panthers with 13 points.
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School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello Thunder.
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A fresh blanket of snow may not be so welcome to the driver who woke up late.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball defeated Northern Colorado 74-67 Monday in the Bengals conference opener. Dora Goles led Idaho State with 15 points. Three other Bengals also scored in double digits. Callie Bourne had 14 points, Estefania Ors added 13 and Diaba Konate provided 12 points. Bourne had a well rounded game
Continue Reading Snow showers hit Pocatello overnight and into Monday morning. Pocatello resident Kristen Neihart says today’s snow was more than she had seen in 2019.
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