The Eastern Idaho State Fair wrapped up on Saturday, September 12 after nine days of performances, intense carnival rides, famous fair food and hundreds of 4-H animals on display. The fair is the largest event in southeast Idaho, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the region every year.
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The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Idaho Falls Tigers 48-13 at Ravsten Stadium.
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The Rigby Trojans defeated the Minico Spartans 48-14 following a dominant first half and are scheduled to play the Box Elder Bees in Utah next week.
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Skyline defeated Pocatello 43-32 in their Friday night football matchup in the Gate City.
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The Diggers secured a 27-14 victory over the Braves behind a strong defensive performance and several key offensive drives.
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Hillcrest High School defeated Shelley High School 40-21 on Friday night behind an early lead.
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The Madison Bobcats improved to 4-0 following a 15-7 victory over Mountain View driven by a strong defensive performance.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University has been celebrating its 125th anniversary all week long with student activities, free giveaways, the President’s Fall Address, and the football game and tailgate on Saturday afternoon. The week culminated Friday evening with the second annual Bengal Block Party hosted on Martin Luthur King Way on campus. The event
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Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, communities in Southeast Idaho continue to honor the memory of those lost. From blood drives at the Red Cross to memorials, local residents recall the profound sense of unity that emerged during the crisis.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with memorial ceremonies, stair climbs, tributes and opportunities for service. Several events are planned throughout the day to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, as well as the
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Skyline High School quarterback John Giannini has been named the All-American Cleaning and Restoration Student-Athlete of the Week following his standout performance in a 35-24 victory over the Century Diamondbacks.
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H. Davis Salon is scheduled to host a fundraising event this Saturday offering $20 dry haircuts and raffles to benefit the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket.
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Drivers and pedestrians have navigated orange cones, cranes and lower speeds through the historic downtown district in Pocatello all summer. Yesterday, the city announced two of the projects are complete, with two others expected to wrap up before the end of the year.
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Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly 399, after two years in the making.
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Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has prioritized federal arts grants and funding for art communities.
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The fall semester has been underway at Idaho State University for a few weeks, and President Wagner gave his fall address titled “Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Purpose” to cover the 125 years of history and what his administration seeks for the future of the university.
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Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that uncovered discrepancies and potential forgery.
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Two local men face felony aggravated battery charges after a violent late-night clash near the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds sent a teenager to the hospital on Saturday, September 5th.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the biggest challenges. For some residents who live near the fairgrounds, that parking headache has become an opportunity to make extra money and, in many cases, help others in their community.
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The Idaho Liberty Bell tour is scheduled to arrive in Rexburg and several other southeastern Idaho locations starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to learn various skills from local experts, including hiking, barbecuing, and event planning.
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Idaho State upset the Utah State Aggies 29-17 on Saturday night, securing their first victory over an FBS opponent since 2017 behind five successful field goals by Mason Lindberg and a strong defensive performance.
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Watersprings defeated Sho-Ban 50-26 in Fort Hall on Friday night.
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Skyline High School defeated Century 35-24 in Pocatello, overcoming an early deficit to secure the victory.
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The Hillcrest Knights secured a narrow 28-27 victory over the Twin Falls Bruins in a state semifinal rematch.
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Malad secured a 21-18 victory over Ririe on Friday night after overcoming a fourth-quarter push by the Bulldogs.
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Brenner Stoddard kicked a 48-yard field goal with 12 seconds remaining to give Madison a 10-9 victory over the Middleton Vikings.
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The Sugar-Salem High School Diggers defeated their rivals, Shelley High School, with a 41-0 victory in a road game.
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Thunder Ridge earned its first win of the season with a 28-6 victory over Bonneville on Friday night.
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The Rigby Trojans overcame an early deficit to defeat the Syracuse Titans 28-14 in their first home game of the season.
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The Pocatello Marathon is just around the corner in the Gate City, with participants picking up their swag bags and T-shirts this afternoon at the ICCU Fieldhouse. This year’s race marks the first under new race director Mary Stenquist, who took over the role from her father and is excited to continue the legacy of the marathon.
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Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers and sponsors.
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Blackfoot High School senior Briggs Esplin was named the All-American Cleaning and Restoration Athlete of the Week after scoring three touchdowns in a 41-13 victory over Century.
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The long-awaited hottest pool at Lava Hot Springs is open following a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. Lava Hot Springs Executive Director Tyson Koester and Commissioner Jeff Hough cut the ribbon on the new and improved pool, built to serve the community for generations.
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A mosquito pool in South Bannock County in the Swan Lake area tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans have contracted the disease. The Bannock County Mosquito Abatement Office has increased their efforts in the area where the positive pool was found, and will continue working to contain the population through the end of September.
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Local media representatives and guests gathered in Blackfoot, Idaho, to sample entries for the Eastern Idaho State Fair’s Best Fair Food contest ahead of the fair’s opening on Friday.
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The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A Bluegrass festival is about to take over the Rigby Rodeo Grounds next weekend, September 11-13. There will be nine bands from Idaho, Utah and Montana including: Well Beaten Path, Dry Buck, Winterwood, Cold Creek, Dusty Mill, Mountain Strings, Montana Standard, Release the Squirrels, as well as Jack & Rebekah
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To promote National Preparedness Month, a Verizon store in Idaho Falls distributed 100 portable chargers to local residents. The goal is to help citizens build digital go-bags to ensure readiness for emergencies like wildfires or flash floods.
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Several Rexburg women are speaking out after a week of receiving unsettling notes and uprooted flowers culminated in the arrest of a man accused of stalking local apartment complexes and exposing himself to the residents.
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A young black bear was captured and released in a remote habitat after it was discovered foraging in a Pocatello neighborhood on Monday morning.
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Search efforts continued for Teng Go, an 88-year-old Arizona man who fell into the Snake River near the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls on Sunday.
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Pocatello police are investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered Sunday afternoon in the 800 block of Park Avenue.
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Residents who pay the City of Ammon by card or electronic check will soon see an additional 3% convenience fee, starting Tuesday, Sept. 1st 2026.
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Chukars broadcaster John Balginy retired following a 41-year career in the booth after calling his final game of the season Sunday, August 30th.
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IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI): Bryan Kohberger is asking an Idaho judge to let him take back the guilty plea that resulted in four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students. Now, the court has laid out the next steps in that challenge, but Kohberger has not been granted a new trial.
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The City of Pocatello is gearing up for an annual volunteer opportunity– the Portneuf River Cleanup. The river is one of the city’s biggest natural resources and assets for tourism and representatives say the event will continue for years to come in an effort to maintain its natural beauty.
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The Pocatello Greek Festival is a fan-favorite every year, drawing out thousands to the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church for a vast menu of greek food, pastries and desserts, as well as tours of the historic church building and Greek folk dancing.
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Sugar-Salem secured a dominant 35-0 shutout victory over Snake River on Friday night.
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West Side overcame an early deficit to defeat Firth 35-7 after scoring 35 unanswered points.
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Hillcrest defeated the Thunder 32-7 in Pocatello on Friday night despite heavy rain.
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Shelley defeated Idaho Falls 24-14 in the heavy rain, marking their first win of the season.
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The Skyline Grizzlies defeated the Bonneville Bees 18-14 in their season opener under rainy second-half conditions at Thunder Stadium.
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Two men died Friday morning after a jet boat overturned in the Snake River near the Palisades Dam. While a woman in the party reached the bank safely, both men succumbed to their injuries at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center despite efforts from rescuers and bystanders.
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Pocatello is known for its nearby nature and vast trail systems. Many locals and tourists take their pets on the trails, leaving behind bags of pet waste or dumping them in the river. The Portneuf Valley Trails Alliance (PVTA) recently finished a project to combat this issue and keep the trails and waterways in the Gate City clean.
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The Edson Fichter Nature Area is welcoming back the beloved Nature Talks series to the newly improved amphitheater for the entire month of September. Every Wednesday night at 6 p.m. a new expert from organizations in the community including Idaho State University will give a presentation on a different nature topic.
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The Madison Bobcats continued their strong start to the season by defeating Riverton at the ICCU Dome.
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Bear River defeated Thunder Ridge 49-35 in the opening game of the Rocky Mountain Rumble at the ICCU Dome.
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The Rigby Trojans moved to 10-0 on the season after defeating the Bonneville Bees 3-1 in a 5A vs 6A volleyball match.
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The Bonneville High School football team is scheduled to open its season at home this Friday night against Skyline, seeking to overcome the memory of last season’s losses while showcasing a veteran senior class.
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The Idaho State Bengals and the UNLV Rebels played to a 3-3 draw on Thursday night after the Rebels overcame a three-goal deficit with two second-half penalty kicks.
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ISLAND PARK, Idaho — Authorities in Eastern Idaho are investigating after rifles were reported missing from a property near Henry’s Lake in Island Park this week. This comes days after reports of another gun theft incident in Southeastern Idaho at a hardware and outdoor store. According to the Island Park homeowner, the rifles had been
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- More than 200 volunteers from Melaleuca partnered with the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department on Thursday for the fourth annual cleanup project along the Idaho Falls greenbelt. Volunteers cleared trash, overgrown brush and invasive trees along the Riverwalk to improve community safety and restore riverfront sightlines. The single-day
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The first week of school at ISU is always filled with daily events for students. Some are geared towards incoming freshman to help them meet fellow students and explore campus opportunities. Today’s agenda included both the part-time job fair and the Back to Business fair.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Grammy award winner, actor and rock musician Rick Springfield spoke with our Local News 8 morning crew to discuss his recent show at the Mountain America Center and to share some insights on what having such a long career has been like. Achieving hit status with his single “Jessie’s Girl”,
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The Skyline Grizzlies football team is preparing for its upcoming season opener against the Bonneville Bees on Friday, August 28, following some roster changes and a narrow semifinal loss last year.
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The 19th annual Tin Cup Challenge in Teton Valley raised a record $4.9 million for local nonprofits and brought together donors, businesses and nonprofits to support local organizations across Teton Valley.
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As one attendee this morning said, “there’s disabled people everywhere,” and in Pocatello, the Glen Allen Project is bringing together the special needs community every week. Aside from hosting weekly art classes, today’s party was filled with face painting, free food, clay making and live music.
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The Thunder Ridge Titans football team is set to open its season this Thursday at the ICCU Dome against the Bear River Bears as part of the Rocky Mountain Rumble.
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Classes are officially underway at Idaho State University in Pocatello and students are ready for another fall semester packed with events and education.
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Back-to-school means buses running their routes each morning and midday across the area. Police are prepping their patrol for extra caution to protect school children as they walk or ride the buses on weekdays, and urge caution amongst drivers in the new school year.
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A 22-year-old man named Tristin John Chase was arraigned on a second-degree murder charge Monday and set for a $750,000 bond following a fatal shooting in Rigby, Idaho.
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Former Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce CEO Paul Baker denied allegations of financial misconduct made by a local podcast and called for a retraction and apology.
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A $20.8 million project featuring three new wildlife underpasses along U.S. Highway 30 near Montpelier, Idaho, is nearing completion and is expected to finish this fall.
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The Melba Mustangs defeated the Ririe Bulldogs 26-0 during a season opener interrupted by severe weather.
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Idaho State Police offered a two-hour opportunity for locals interested in working in law enforcement by giving them a tour of the District 5 office as well as providing state troopers to answer questions. The session covered the application process, the intensive training program and what to expect in the profession if a candidate is hired.
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Madison shut out Minico 52-0 in their season opener on Friday night.
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The South Fremont Cougars secured a dominant 53-0 shutout victory over the North Fremont Huskies to open up the 2026 season.
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The Blackfoot Broncos secured a narrow 8-7 victory over the Shelley Russets following a decisive two-point conversion in the final moments of the second quarter.
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Residents near Downey have spoken out about the new draft ordinance for Land Use and Development, stating their concerns for the integrity and fairness of the document when it comes to allowing renewable energy sources into the area. Bannock County Commissioners, Balanced Rock Power attorney Dustin Manwaring, and several locals supporting the new ordinance have discussed their reasoning why south Bannock County may be the right place for an industrial solar farm.
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Lives have been changed for years at Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho through the Second Chance smile makeover program, where one lucky recipient gets free teeth implants. The local surgery office has opened applications via their website through September 4.
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The Idaho Museum of Natural History (IMNH) on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello has received its accreditation from the American Alliance for Museums (AAM). This award is the highest national recognition for museums, and places the IMNH as one of only five accredited museums in the state.
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Interim head coach Mike Messick is leading the Shelley High School football team into the season with a focus on restoring stability and mental toughness following several years of coaching turnover.
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The Monster X Tour is scheduled to bring monster truck racing and competitions to the Madison County fairgrounds in Rexburg, Idaho, this Saturday.
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Idaho Falls Chukars outfielder Sam Canton set new franchise and league records on August 19 when he hit his 29th home run of the season and reached 131 RBI.
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The Idaho Food Bank’s Back-to-School Campaign is underway for the 2026 school year, including programs like the school pantries and backpack meals. After officially writing off their backpack program wait list in 2025, the Southeast Idaho branch of the food bank plans to continue serving every child in the state in need this school year.
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The Hillcrest Knights football team is preparing for its upcoming season opener against Pocatello while integrating new talent following the graduation of 30 seniors.
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Eagle defeated Highland 26-21 in the first Friday Night SportsLine Game of the 2026 high school football season.
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The mission for Bannock County Veterans Services is simple: gather resources for veterans to assist in employment, education and entrepreneurship opportunities post-service. The Mission 3E Summit at The Village in Pocatello provided training sessions and expert advice for veterans in the community.
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Head coach Armando Gonzalez is preparing the Rigby Trojans for their upcoming Idaho 6A title-defense season, which begins August 21 against the Roy Royals.
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Under new head coach Dustin Medellin, the Idaho Falls High School football program is focusing on fundamentals and increased roster size as it prepares to open its season against Shelley on Aug. 28.
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Champs Heart, a local organization committed to providing equine encounters and rides for veterans and children with special needs in the community, received the first Idaho Service Spotlight presented by Senator Jim Risch. The national recognition puts Champs Heart on the map as a community impact organization.
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Flock cameras have sparked debate across the country, with residents concerned their data may be released out of their control. As part of the Pocatello City Council’s work session agenda today, they heard from the Pocatello Police Department and a representative from Flock about the purpose of using the camera system.
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Following a 3A state championship runner-up finish and significant senior graduation, the Ririe Bulldogs high school football team will implement a new offense and defense while maintaining a run-heavy strategy for the upcoming season.
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Idaho is one of only two states left in the U.S. without a cat cafe. Shannon Fox and her fiancé are taking the leap of faith and entrepreneur journey of building “Caturdays208” from scratch: a “two spaces, one roof” business that’s half cafe, half lounge with adoptable cats.
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Justin Anderson won the Eddie Hogan Cup in Portland, Oregon, leading Team Idaho to its first-ever team championship in the tournament’s history before starting his collegiate career at Boise State.
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Prosecutors in Fremont County have dismissed or reduced charges against several individuals involved in an investigation into alleged voter fraud during a 2023 election in Island Park, Idaho.
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Cars and Coffee is a weekly car show that has brought out hundreds of visitors every Sunday in Pocatello. Since its founding in 2019, the event provides a space for locals to share their 4-wheeled passion projects with others.
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The Marshall Public Library has been collecting donations of school supplies and hygiene products every year since 2018. Between August 3 and September 12, a donation bin near the front desk of the library will collect new, unopened supplies for students in School District 25.
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The Gate City Grays defeated the Logan Royals 16-6 on Friday night to force a deciding third game in their playoff series.
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