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Gem Prep Charter School drawing in students with accelerated learning opportunities

February 13, 2025 4:25 PM Sam Ross

In recent years, more families are choosing to send their students to charter and private schools over traditional, public schools–with charter…

Idaho Potato Commission introduces limited Valentines Day creation “Kiss of French”

February 13, 2025 10:20 AM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—If you’re looking for a unique Valentine’s Day gift, the Idaho Potato Commission (IPC) released a limited-edition lip…

Car crash causes traffic jam near Yellowstone Bear World

February 12, 2025 5:34 PM Tucker Robertson

One man was taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash happened by Yellowstone Bear World on US HWY…

Community All-Stars: A glimpse at how Idaho & Wyoming rank in top states for elderly care

February 16, 2025 5:00 AM Kailey Galaviz, Jeff Roper

Caroline Young, Executive Director at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls, is a shining example of how care and compassion are making a…

Bannock County hosting open houses about Property Tax Reduction program

February 12, 2025 3:58 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County will start their annual open house tour to spread the word about the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program starting February…

Rigby High to get new Field House thanks to donation

February 12, 2025 10:13 AM Curtis Jackson, Ariel Jensen

Jefferson School District 251 announced a new Field House will be built for Rigby High School. thanks to a generous donation from the Broulim…

Missing Ammon man found dead in Clark County

February 12, 2025 9:08 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Troy McNett, 58, of Ammon who has been reported missing since Monday.…

Murder-suicide: Wyoming mother shoots her kids, turns a gun on herself

February 11, 2025 10:30 PM Ashley Chilcutt

BYRON, Wyoming (KIFI) — A small-town mother shot her four daughters in the head. Monday afternoon, Tranyelle Harshman called 911 and told…

Immigration expert explains ICE’s deportation priorities

February 11, 2025 6:16 PM Ariel Jensen

Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…

Butte County cancels school due to rapidly rising Flu cases

February 11, 2025 2:59 PM Seth Ratliff

BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – Butte County schools have canceled classes for the next week, due to the high number of flu cases. The Butte County…

Safer Internet Day – Pocatello Police partner with ICAC to promote online safety

February 11, 2025 12:38 PM Sam Ross

The Pocatello Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force to promote online safety during…

Mark Bent sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing Nikolas Bird

February 10, 2025 5:03 PM Curtis Jackson

District Judge Michael Whyte sentenced Bent to 30 years determinant to life indeterminant on…

Idaho reading scores at low point, how parents can help

February 10, 2025 5:37 PM Noah Farley

In Idaho, over 40% of K-3 students are not reading at their grade…

New Idaho bill would protect news source confidentiality

February 10, 2025 5:24 PM Noah Farley

“We want [media sources] to feel confident that if they go to the media, that they are protected as a source, if they want to remain…

ICE officials spotted in Jackson

February 10, 2025 4:23 PM Noah Farley

JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials were recently in Teton county, Wyoming, to make 17 arrests,…

Community All-Stars: Poky Thunder cheer coach hanging up her pom poms

February 10, 2025 12:59 PM Seth Ratliff

Excitement was in the air over the weekend at the Fifth District Cheer Competition. In first place and qualifying for state, Pocatello High…

Area Agency on Aging’s ‘Friendly Calling Challenge’ in full swing

February 10, 2025 2:10 PM Sam Ross

The Area Agency on Aging has had an influx of people who are picking up the phone to support local seniors through their month-long ‘Friendly Calling…

American Falls school district prepping taxes for free

February 10, 2025 2:07 PM Sam Ross

Students and staff from American Falls School District 381 are offering free tax filing services until Tax Day in…

In-person work mandate affects local family

February 7, 2025 9:04 PM Noah Farley

This local family owns several animals they’d have to move, due to the in-person work…

BYU-Idaho is considering an age cap for approved housing

February 7, 2025 6:59 PM Tucker Robertson, Ashley Chilcutt

BYU Idaho is looking at several options to accommodate its increasing student enrollment for Fall…

Bannock County breaks ground on new Youth Development Center

February 7, 2025 5:57 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to kick off construction of a new facility that will house the Bannock County Youth…

Intermountain Packing CEO charged for causing a public nuisance

February 7, 2025 5:08 PM Tucker Robertson, Ariel Jensen

The CEO of a local meat processing plant made his first court appearance…

Idaho bill would eliminate daylight-saving time

February 7, 2025 1:26 PM Curtis Jackson

A new bill in the Idaho House of Representatives is trying to eliminate daylight-saving time.…

Eleven-year-old Keoni Hubbard was with his troop at Manning Lake in Gilmanton

Boy Scouts of America rebrands to Scouting America Saturday

February 7, 2025 12:37 PM CNN Newsource

This weekend, the Boy Scouts of America will become ‘Scouting America.’ The change officially goes into effect on Saturday, which is also the group’s…

Fixxology opens a new location in Idaho Falls

February 7, 2025 10:40 AM Kailey Galaviz

A beloved soda shop is expanding even more in east Idaho with another location set to open on…

INL employees are to return to in-person work

February 6, 2025 6:00 PM Tucker Robertson

The Idaho National Laboratory sent a letter to all of its 6,400 employees announcing the decision to transition back to working in…

Idaho State University students offering free tax prep for people in need

February 7, 2025 9:29 AM Sam Ross

Students and faculty from Idaho State University’s College of Business are helping people file their taxes for free until the end of…

NAACP highlighting local Black history in display at Marshall Public Library

February 7, 2025 9:26 AM Sam Ross

The Marshall Public Library and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) are honoring Black History Month in February with…

Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – Dawson Jackman – February 5, 2025

February 5, 2025 9:35 PM William Syslo

Dawson Jackman is a senior on the Snake River Panthers basketball team. This past week, Jackman had some impressive performances on the court. On…

February 5th is ‘Idaho Loves Shelter Animals Day’

February 5, 2025 4:46 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Wednesday, February 5, as Idaho Loves Shelter Animals Day, an initiative aimed at making the Gem State a no-kill…

Keeping chickens warm in harsh weather

February 5, 2025 5:02 PM Sam Ross

As cold weather grips the area, people are looking for ways to keep chickens and other outdoor animals…

Petition process started to recall District 25 school board member

February 5, 2025 3:44 PM Sam Ross

Following the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) school board’s decision to close Washington Elementary School, local people are…

Jefferson School District cancels Thursday’s classes following cyberattack

February 4, 2025 3:55 PM Ariel Jensen

Jefferson School District 251 will close on Thursday, February 6, due to a recent attack on its computer network. Parent-teacher conferences…

Idaho GOP asks Bingham Republicans to pay attorney fees after losing court case

February 4, 2025 12:53 PM Seth Ratliff

The legal battle for Bingham County Republicans might come with some hefty costs. Attorney for the Idaho GOP, Bryan Smith, has filed a memorandum for…

Valentine’s Day: Local celebrity Evie Clair to perform at the Romance theater in Rexburg

February 3, 2025 11:11 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Are you looking for an affordable way to spend Valentine’s Day? Evie Clair will be performing live on Feb. 14 at the Romance…

Dogs on board – American Dog Derby starts February 14

February 3, 2025 6:31 PM Seth Ratliff

We’re just over a week away from the American Dog Derby in Ashton, the oldest dog sled race south of the Canadian…

Blackfoot homeowners fill sandbags to battle flooding

February 3, 2025 5:19 PM Noah Farley

The sand pit and bags are free to the…

New museum exhibit opening weekend

February 2, 2025 5:34 PM Noah Farley

“Those of us, myself included, who didn’t know a whole lot about AI a year ago, we really need to be made…

Community All-Stars: “Service is a valuable thing” – ‘Valentine’s for Seniors’ with JustServe

February 2, 2025 10:40 AM Kailey Galaviz

For many senior citizens, Valentine’s Day can be a reminder of loss or loneliness. That’s why JustServe Idaho Falls is stepping in with ‘Valentine’s…

Local flight instructor examines tragic midair collision

January 30, 2025 8:51 PM News Team

Flying at night can change the way pilots perceive their…

Suspect wanted in potato cellar break-ins

January 30, 2025 12:59 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in breaking into some local potato…

Museum opens exhibit on pros and cons of AI

January 30, 2025 5:45 PM Noah Farley

“In my opinion, AI needs to be treated a lot like nuclear…

Fire Marshal: Snow slide off roof caused gas explosion

January 30, 2025 10:34 AM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office said snow sliding off a home’s roof fractured a propane supply pipe, causing a house to explode in the Kilgore…

RV carrying two people and a dog plunges into Portneuf River

January 29, 2025 7:11 PM Tucker Robertson

An RV fell into the Portneuf River off Bonneville Street. The Pocatello Fire Department and Police Department responded to the incident and found a…

Franklin convenience store sells $2 million winning Powerball ticket

January 29, 2025 3:22 PM Sam Ross

According to the Idaho Lottery Tuesday, a Powerball player won $2 million from a ticket bought at ‘La Tienda’ Fast Stop Travel Center in…

Drivers beware! Elk herd spotted near Blackfoot

January 29, 2025 1:08 PM Seth Ratliff

Thousands of elk spotted coming down from the foothills west of Blackfoot in the past…

Chubbuck surveying citizens for input on new city plan

January 28, 2025 2:52 PM Sam Ross

City planners are asking for people to take a survey to help decide policies for Chubbuck’s new ‘Our Vision’ comprehensive…

Pocatello Salvation Army offering extended hours to help people keep warm

January 28, 2025 2:56 PM Sam Ross

The Salvation Army Pocatello Corps is opening their doors to help people in need stay warm in their ‘Cold Weather Day…

Keeping creepy critters out in the cold

January 27, 2025 5:05 PM Noah Farley

“If you don’t control that activity this time of year, you are going to see a large increase in activity come spring when things come out of their…

Marshall Public Library starts year-long reading challenge

January 28, 2025 9:24 AM Sam Ross

The Marshall Public Library is starting the new year by kicking off its annual year-long ’50/50 Book Quest’ reading challenge for adults, teens, and…

Community All-Stars: Miguel Dominic, a dedicated historian and veteran

January 26, 2025 11:08 PM Linda Larsen

Miguel Dominic, a dedicated historian, and veteran who is working to ensure we never forget the stories of the Bannock County Veterans Memorial…

Idaho Falls DVSAC in need of volunteers

January 23, 2025 5:49 PM Ariel Jensen

According to data collected from state and local law enforcement agencies, intimate partner violence is an issue in Eastern…

Falls Water has lifted their boil advisory

January 22, 2025 9:35 AM Curtis Jackson

Falls Water Company has issued a water boil advisory on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025.…

WATCH LIVE: Judge to hear Bryan Kohberger’s motion to suppress DNA evidence Thursday

January 22, 2025 12:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Bryan Kohberger is expected to be in a Boise courtroom on Thursday and Friday this week. Here’s what we can…

Sermon Service & Electric Student Athlete of the Week – January 22, 2025 – Titus Driver

January 22, 2025 11:01 PM William Syslo

Titus Driver is a senior on the Watersprings Warrior’s Boy’s Basketball team. He is top 5 in a few statistical categories in the state of Idaho –…

Get a poorly drawn pet portrait by supporting this local fundraiser

January 22, 2025 10:29 PM Ashley Chilcutt

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — Are you looking for a unique gift to give on Valentine’s Day? You can get a hand-drawn picture of your pet from…

Ammon Mayor shares more detail on 17th bridge construction project plans

January 22, 2025 5:48 PM Ariel Jensen

Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti explained what is happening with the 17th Street bridge construction project following our report on Tuesday, Jan.…

Record passengers taking flight from the Idaho Falls Regional Airport

January 22, 2025 4:23 PM Tucker Robertson

The number of passengers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is flying sky…

Controversial proposal to challenge same-sex marriage moves to Idaho House floor

January 22, 2025 4:23 PM Seth Ratliff

A proposal to challenge same-sex marriage at the Supreme Court level is now moving to the Idaho House…

University of Idaho holding annual Potato Conference and Ag Expo

January 22, 2025 4:58 PM Sam Ross

The University of Idaho is holding the 2025 Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building…

School board votes to close Washington Elementary

January 21, 2025 10:28 PM Sam Ross, Ashley Chilcutt

With a three to two vote, the D25 school board passed a motion to close Washington Elementary School.…

17th Street bridge construction stirring trouble for neighboring businesses

January 21, 2025 5:05 PM Ariel Jensen

If you have driven by the Grand Teton Mall or the Ammon Target the last couple of days, you may have noticed traffic is busier than usual.

17th…

Pocatello agency holding challenge in February to combat elderly loneliness

January 21, 2025 1:24 PM Sam Ross

Local Area Agency on Aging uring people to reach out to their older friends and family.…

Idaho Falls Rescue Mission supports those in need during extreme cold

January 21, 2025 3:57 PM Seth Ratliff

Subzero temperatures are creating dangerous conditions across eastern Idaho and some of those most at risk are people without…

President’s Executive Order halts Lava Ridge Wind Project

January 21, 2025 9:18 AM Curtis Jackson

President Donald Trump signed an executive action Monday to stop the Lava Ridge Wind Farm project in the Magic…

Tendoy Elementary families and staff hold rally ahead of possible school closure

January 20, 2025 2:59 PM Sam Ross

Some Tendoy Elementary School staff, students, and their families gathered Monday morning to show support for the school ahead of a possible school…

Knowing your pet’s limits in the extreme cold

January 20, 2025 4:18 PM Noah Farley

In extreme cold weather, you will likely need to take your dogs on shorter walks or find alternative indoor exercise for…

Schools announcing closures due to cold temperatures on Monday, Jan. 20

January 19, 2025 5:48 PM Tucker Robertson

The following schools/districts are closed on Monday, January 20 In response to the harsh cold. This list does not include closed schools in…

Extreme cold conditions benefitting local ski resort

January 19, 2025 4:55 PM Noah Farley

The fact the weather has consistently stayed cold has been great for the…

Christmas trees set ablaze at Icy Inferno

January 19, 2025 2:49 PM Noah Farley

People of all ages marveled at the sight of dozens of trees going up in flames.…

Community All-Stars: The brave men and women behind the badge

January 19, 2025 11:30 AM Kailey Galaviz

From patrolling, preventing crime, emergency response and so much more, those in law enforcement risk their lives every day to keep their communities…

What cities do when pipes break

January 16, 2025 5:07 PM Noah Farley

City water pipes tend to leak if they are old, broken, or freezing water expands them too…

Bannock County veterans asking for help to repair water damage in historic building

January 16, 2025 5:21 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County veterans are asking for the community’s help to raise funds for repairs to the historic Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter receives large donation to build new shelter

January 16, 2025 3:53 PM Noah Farley

Cevering says the goal is for the new facility to open in May…

7-year-old injured in crosswalk accident

January 16, 2025 10:13 AM Curtis Jackson

A 7-year-old girl crossing the street was hit by a car Thursday morning in…

Woman rushed to hospital after being struck by car

January 15, 2025 7:45 PM Tucker Robertson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a vehicle accident where a pedestrian was hit near 45th East, Wednesday…

Gov. Little’s “Keeping Promises” Initiative – Key takeaways for Southeast Idaho

January 15, 2025 5:47 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Little was in Idaho Falls Wednesday, highlighting his “keeping promises plan” for the 2025 Idaho…

Idaho Falls mayor presents her last State of the City

January 15, 2025 5:26 PM Curtis Jackson, Ariel Jensen

Wednesday afternoon of January 15th 2025 Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper spoke at her last State of the City to address after 12 years of service as…

Chubbuck Police need help in finding two teen runaways

January 15, 2025 4:46 PM Curtis Jackson

Anevei Villasenor, 14, and Dalylah Villasenor, 17, were reported as runaways on January…

Pocatello man charged with leaving puppies in dumpster

January 15, 2025 3:14 PM Curtis Jackson

A man from Pocatello is facing several animal abandonment and cruelty…

Pocatello-Chubbuck School District host public hearing on enrollment

January 15, 2025 1:37 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is holding a public hearing to discuss attendance and enrollment issues and possible school closures…

Bannock County returns forensic lab funds

January 15, 2025 1:41 PM Sam Ross

Bannock County has returned nearly $1 million of state funding originally secured to construct the now-defunct East Idaho Forensic Pathology…

Two killed in head-on crash near Carey

January 15, 2025 12:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Two people were killed in a head-on collision on US 26/93 just north of Carey on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.…

Compass Academy closes early due to water main break

January 15, 2025 10:37 AM Curtis Jackson

Compass Academy will close at 10:00 AM today due to a water main break in the street near the…

District 91 CTE Center in high demand after 3 years of success

January 14, 2025 5:52 PM Ariel Jensen

Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has been around for three…

Bomb squad called to Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building

January 14, 2025 1:06 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building was evacuated Tuesday morning when an ordnance shell was found by construction…

New soup kitchen coming to Rexburg

January 13, 2025 5:40 PM Noah Farley

The soup kitchen will be more than just a place to get a hot meal. It will also be a place where people can learn about resources available to get…

Attorney asks for Jeremy Best to be moved to Madison County

January 13, 2025 4:47 PM Seth Ratliff

Jeremy Best’s attorney wants to move him out of the Bonneville County Jail to the Madison County Jail because of constitutional rights…

Glacier Bancorp agrees to acquire Bank of Idaho

January 13, 2025 4:19 PM Curtis Jackson

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. announced Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire Bank of Idaho based in Idaho…

Bingham County citizens share concerns over proposed gravel pit

January 13, 2025 4:05 PM Sam Ross

Bingham County residents banding together to appeal a decision to allow the operation of a gravel pit.…

Student-inspired names appear on snowplows

January 13, 2025 12:15 PM Curtis Jackson, Kailey Galaviz

Watch out for Pow Pow Ka Plow on the roads. The newly named plow by students hits the roads across eastern…

Pocatello man arrested for Sunday morning shooting

January 12, 2025 2:21 PM News Team

A Pocatello man has been arrested in connection with the shooting incident on Upland St. Sunday…

Why restaurant chains are closing and what can be done

January 12, 2025 5:00 PM Noah Farley

If more and more restaurant chains close their doors for good, it can lead to more jobs being lost, prices needing to be raised, and fewer restaurant…