Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody
The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…
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Former State Representative Elaine Smith has passed away
It has been confirmed that former Idaho District 29 Representative Elaine Smith has passed…
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School bus, car crash in Madison County
A school bus loaded with special needs students was hit by a car on Friday morning in Madison…
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Bannock County set to break ground on new fairground building in Downey
DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI)– A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Bannock County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Friday, December 6. The new…
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Bonneville County Library awarded Rural Community Grant
AgWest Farm Credit normally provides funds and grants to farmers but today they awarded the Bonneville County Library with a Rural Community…
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Home care company hosts veterans benefits fair
SYNERGY HomeCare held a benefits fair to help veterans learn what kinds of in-home assistance they can…
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Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning canceled
Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning…
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Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona
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…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with stray and surrendered dogs
In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of…
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Bannock County offers scheduling system to renew Driver’s License
Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License…
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Got ear worm? Now there’s a way to remove it – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending today and more from behind the…
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Potential gold mine near Island Park causes controversy in Southeast Idaho
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…
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Man with knife hides in the water after crashing into pond
Boise Police responded to reports of someone driving recklessly through fences and on the greenbelt before crashing into one of the ponds at Esther…
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Ririe Elementary School canceled for Thursday
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…
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Collaborative agreement between INL, ISU brings many opportunities
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…
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Christmas Box Angel Candlelight vigil to honor lives of children lost
December 6th marks the 21st year of the ‘Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil’ in Idaho…
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Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison
Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…
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Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife
A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…
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Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of
“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…
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BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate
An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…
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Got a cold room, and can’t get it warm? What point do you call a professional, both technically and legally?
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…
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Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away
The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…
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Demolition begins on Rigby Rodeo Grounds grandstand
The rodeo grandstand is being demolished in Rigby. It is part of an overall project to improve the Rigby Rodeo…
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Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…
Continue Reading Taco, Cat, Goat, Cheese, Pizza game. Heard of it? – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz are back bringing you more from behind the…
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Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack
According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…
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Avoiding Holiday Scams
Consumers lost more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, says the Federal Trade…
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Fire in Rigby scorches entire house
A total loss fire destroys a home in Rigby near Highway…
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Man on the run from police
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Police officers had a warrant for the man’s…
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Rexburg holds “Christmas Vendor Village” and tree lighting
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,…
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Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot
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…
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Local youth group collects stocking stuffers for foster care teens
A local youth group is seeking donations for foster care…
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Elks Lodge hosts community Thanksgiving dinner
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…
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Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need
Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…
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Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidays
Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…
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Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal
The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…
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Pocatello to hold its Christmas Night Lights Parade
If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, Pocatello is holding its Christmas Night Lights Parade this Friday, November…
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Sheriff: Case solved about mystery mobile home near Inkom
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the mystery mobile home case is now…
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Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban
An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter collecting pet food for the holidays
Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the…
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Local celebrity lifts holiday spirits with turkey giveaway
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local internet celebrity held a turkey giveaway in Idaho Falls Monday. Nathan Apodaca is known for his viral…
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Saturday state H.S. football scores – November 23
Area state high school football scores for Saturday, November…
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Salvation Army kicks off bell ringing in Blackfoot
The Salvation Army and Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) are kicking off the annual Red Kettle bell ringing campaign at local…
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Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts
The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…
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What to feed and not feed your dogs on Thanksgiving
Foods like chocolate, grapes, and raisins are toxic to dogs. Even some parts of the turkey can be…
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Idaho Falls hosts holiday market and tree lighting
A holiday market and Christmas tree lighting was held in Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday…
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Bugsgiving contestants compete at Museum of Idaho
Participants from Idaho Falls competed to create the best Bugsgiving side dishes on Friday at The Museum of…
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Runaway teen has been found safe after month long search
Bonneville County Sheriff said in a release sent out on November 23rd that Jazzlyn Shepard has been found and is…
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Friday state H.S. football scores – November 22
Area state high school football championship scores for Friday, November…
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State officials celebrate new water agreement, but some farmers are concerned it won’t last
Idaho farmers reached a water deal that could prevent a future curtailment of Idaho…
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Pocatello robbery suspect caught in Idaho Falls following pursuit
After the trooper contacted the driver and discovered he had an outstanding warrant, the driver of the 2006 Mazda 5 drove away and fled the scene. A…
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ISU’s Reed Gym pool reopens
The Reed Gym pool in Pocatello is now operational after eight months of…
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Teen arrested for leaving baby inside Safe Haven Box
An 18-year-old girl has been arrested for not reporting the death of an infant placed inside a Safe Haven Box in Blackfoot.…
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Barrie’s Ski and Sports to host Cranksgiving event Saturday
Barrie’s Ski and Sports is hosting their 16th annual Cranksgiving event on Saturday, November…
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Diane Bilyeu receives AARP award for community service
AARP Idaho awarded Diane Bilyeu with the Andrus Award for Community Service for her lifetime of service work on…
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Larkin trial day 8: Attorneys conclude cross examination, jury preps for deliberation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — After the defense recalled the defendant Randy Larkin to the stand, prosecutors cross examined him in the Ririe…
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Students at Wapello Elementary School talk turkey with Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game visited Mrs. Palmer’s third-grade class Thursday, November 21st to teach students about turkey biology ahead of…
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Traffic patterns to change for Ammon neighborhood
Curlew Drive between 17th Street and Sawtooth Street will be closed from Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 27, to prepare for the changes…
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School bus, pickup collide in Idaho Falls intersection
A school bus and a pickup collided at the intersection of Sunnyside and Boulevard in Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. A third car was also involved.…
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Preparing your “sleigh” for the holiday
Folks are getting ready to visit friends and family for the coming holiday break. We are told now is a good time to start planning your…
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Situation with man barricaded inside camper on US 20 has been resolved
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is currently managing a law enforcement situation involving a barricaded male subject inside a camper in Butte…
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Residents seek legal counsel after Idaho Falls Police kick-in door
An Idaho Falls family questioned police protocol after officers forced their way into their home to arrest a man who was just there…
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Judge says Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted
An Ada County judge ruled Thursday that suspected murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if…
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Idaho State University Festival of Trees begins Thursday
Idaho State University is hosting the annual ‘Festival of Trees’ at the Stephens Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, November…
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Idaho Lottery awards Chubbuck Elementary School with new books
Ellis Elementary School received $3,000 and a box of brand new books from the Idaho Lottery Commission and the Idaho Commission for Libraries as part…
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3 Idaho men charged with Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Three Idaho men were arrested this week for possessing child sexual exploitation material. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s office, the men…
Continue Reading Thanksgiving food yays and nays – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz bring you more from behind the…
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Ririe rest-stop murder trial: Day 6—Witness testimony from the defense
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Tuesday, the defense brought transcripts of an earlier testimony from the late Kelly Hincks—a man who was at the…
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Town Hall discusses fentanyl epidemic in eastern Idaho
City leaders in Idaho Falls and the District of Idaho U.S. Attorney’s office are holding a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening to…
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Portneuf Cancer Center unveils new piece of cancer-fighting technology
Portneuf Cancer Center held a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday for a new linear accelerator used in radiation therapy…
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Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
A state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to…
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SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail
Jay Dye received a letter in the mail. In the letter was a check for $3,500 and some unique…
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Tips for winter driving from the Idaho Transportation Department
With snow on the way in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reminding drivers of key tips to keep safe on the roads this…
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How Zoo Idaho prepares for the winter
Unlike other zoos, Zoo Idaho’s native species need little preparation for the harsh cold of Idaho’s…
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Festival of Trees opens in Idaho Falls
Several items will be for sale like full-sized trees, mini trees, door displays, fireplace mantle displays, baked goods, and…
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Section of Chubbuck Road closing down for several days
Chubbuck Road between Hiram and the roundabout at Philbin Road in Chubbuck will close for construction this…
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Community All-Stars: Dedicated local weather spotter Evan Tibbott
Evan Tibbott, a man of all seasons, and this week’s Community…
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Coroner identified man from deadly Saturday morning crash near Swan Valley
Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just west of Swan Valley, Highway 26 at milepost…
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Thousands attended the Annual Harvest Market at Thunder Ridge High School
The annual harvest market returned just in time for the holiday season to Thunder Ridge High…
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What you missed from the Fall Bazaar Craft Fair at Bonneville High School
Hundreds of people visited Bonneville High School for the Fall Bazaar Craft…
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Idaho Secretary of State begins election audit
Under Idaho statute, the Secretary of State conducts a post-election audit to ensure the accuracy of election…
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Hillcrest mounts epic comeback, defeat Lakeland in 5A semi-final
Westmark Stadium hosted this battle between the #2 Hillcrest Knights and the #3 Lakeland Hawks. Lakeland started out with an early lead, going up…
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Homeowner recounts Idaho Falls Police kicking in his door
The video shows Idaho Falls Police at the door of Adam’s home to serve the arrest warrant. Adams claims an officer kicked open the door after his…
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Idaho Falls Fish and Game say American Falls pigeons died from emaciation, not disease
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game has given an update on hundreds of dead and sick pigeons found in American Falls. On October 25,…
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Pocatello Police teach preschool kids gun safety for 23rd year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello Police Department visited ABC Express Preschool this week to teach kids about gun safety. Chief Robert Schei…
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Idaho Secretary of State’s Office holds post-election audit draw
The audit is done to make sure the election tabulation is accurate for even-year primary and general…
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Chick-fil-a launches Christmas merch – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending…
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New water agreement officially completed
Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects…
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EICAP offer programs to help with heating bills
The weather is colder now, and those heating bills can add up…
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Crash causes truck to hang off I-84 overpass near Rupert
A semi-truck is hanging off an overpass on I-84 near Rupert. The accident is blocking Idaho Highway 25/77 that go over the…
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Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho
Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and…
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I-15, I-86 Interchange project reaches major milestone
As winter sets in the Idaho Transportation Department marks a major milestone for the historic rebuild of the System Interchange in Pocatello, with…
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Pocatello Man Gets a Second Chance Smile
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental announced Thursday morning that Matthew Rymer of Pocatello is this year’s Second Chance…
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Pocatello parolees celebrate graduation from reentry program
Twenty people on parole from the Pocatello area celebrated graduation from a reentry program on Wednesday…
Continue Reading Odd things people find attractive – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending…
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Pay It Forward helps warm The Salvation Army Pocatello
The Salvation Army in Pocatello is in need of a new boiler. The original one was installed in…
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Larkin trial day 2: Text messages shown in Ririe rest-stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attorneys for the Rire rest-stop murder trial made their opening statements Wednesday. Defense Attorney Allen Browning…
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Bonneville County Coroner resigns after 12 years
Rick Taylor said the position is only part-time but should be full-time because the workload has grown so…
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Bonneville County property owners express concerns over roadway study
A new high-capacity road could be in the cards for Bonneville County, but not everyone is happy about the proposed…
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ISU Dental Hygiene students reach out to the community to practice their craft
Students in the Dental Hygiene program at Idaho State University are helping people in need take care of their dental health while getting practice…
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