Firefighters make progress on southeast Idaho wildfires
The Rocky Knoll Fire and the Buckboard Fire are burning in southeast Idaho.…
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Idaho Falls apparel company raises $10,000 for injured Coeur d’Alene firefighter
VAST Apparel in Idaho Falls has raised $1,000 to support the injured firefighters in last month’s Coeur d’Alene…
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BLM seeking public input on proposed campground fee increases
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Pocatello Field Office is asking people to review a draft of a new budget plan which would increase and add fees…
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ISU receives state grant to bolster Pocatello’s wildfire preparedness
Idaho State University received a grant of around $141,000 from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management to fund a project to increase the Pocatello…
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Butte City Mayor charged with brandishing a gun during city council meeting
Butte City Mayor Kevin J. Turner was arrested after pulling out a gun during a city council meeting on July 10, 2025.…
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River Rescue: Fishermen rescued after boat overturns below Idaho Falls
Two men were safely rescued this afternoon after their boat overturned on the Snake River, just below the falls near downtown Idaho Falls. Bonneville…
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Search & Rescue crews lift injured hiker from remote canyon
Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR) successfully pulled off a tricky high-line rope rescue this past Sunday, July 13, to extract an injured…
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Jefferson County Lake hosts important first responder water rescue training Wednesday
This Wednesday, July 16, Jefferson County Lake will be the site of a significant water rescue training exercise involving local first…
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Sportman’s Park set for a major overhaul
Sportsman’s Park is set to receive a significant overhaul thanks to a collaborative effort by Bingham County Parks and Recreation, emergency…
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Protecting Children in the Digital World: Local psychiatrist’s guide to keeping kids and teens safe online
A 12-year-old Idaho Falls girl was safely located in Colorado Sunday evening, a day after police say she left home with two adult men Saturday night.…
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Utah family rescued after their van rolls into the Snake River
A family of 6 was rescued today, July 14, after their minivan ended up in the Snake River. The accident happened just after noon on Snake River Road,…
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Ammon Construction: 1st Street Bridge in Ammon closing for up to 6 weeks starting July 21st
Beginning Monday, July 21, the 1st Street Bridge in Ammon will be closed as crews complete construction of the bridge. The bridge will be closed for…
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Idaho approves funding for Next Generation 911
Idaho is taking a major leap into the future of emergency services with the approved funding for Next Generation 911 (NG911). The program will…
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Gear up for summer adventures: ISU’s Outdoor Adventure Center has you covered
“We have some really high-quality, durable gear, and you can test it before you buy it,” said Bryce Walker, outdoor recreation and climbing wall…
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Play All Summer Long: Portneuf District Library highlights free game & sports equipment rentals
The Portneuf District Library is featuring their vast collection of games and sports equipment available for patrons to check out and enjoy this…
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US semiconductor manufacturing: Idaho National Lab spearheads US push for tech dominance
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) has been tapped for a crucial role: it will now serve as the chief digital officer for a new national initiative…
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Coroner identifies Blackfoot man killed in I-15 crash north of Chubbuck
Authorities in Bannock County have identified the man killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 Thursday night as 31-year-old Darold…
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Marshall Public Library collecting crocheted pieces for veteran support project
“It’s different than anything that we’ve done before, so I thought it would be a really fun program for us to do as well,” said Amy Azzouzat, the…
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Pocatello area businesses turn out for Chamber of Commerce’s annual Golf Scramble
“We have companies from all over the area here sponsoring holes, set up on holes, and then we’ve got golf teams from all over the area visiting those…
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Overturned RV trailer blocks I-15 on ramp near Blackfoot
Authorities in Bingham County are responding to a rollover accident on I-15 Northbound near milepost 93. According to Idaho 511, the response began…
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July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license (or the bug spray)! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s…
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Court documents reveal new details in Rupert quadruple homicide investigation
On July 8th, 2025, 56-year-old Benjamin Roy Naylor, a Burley resident, was arrested and charged with four counts of first-degree murder. Court…
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New lions roar into Idaho Falls Zoo
The Idaho Falls Zoo proudly welcomed two new lions, Kenya and Dixie, who made their official debut in the lion exhibit this week. The brother and…
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Sunnyside Road closure for Union Pacific Railroad maintenance July 13–15
Beginning Sunday, July 13, Union Pacific Railroad will close Sunnyside Road at the railroad tracks east of the intersection with Yellowstone Highway…
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Bannock County veterans running out of time to raise money for historic memorial building repairs
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is trying to raise $100,000 by the end of August to qualify for a matching donation, which would…
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Hearing loss rising among Millennials and Gen Z
Studies show hearing loss is on the rise for Millennials and Gen Z. 10% of Millennials and 17% of Gen Z have been found to have hearing loss. The…
Continue Reading Burley man charged with four counts of first-degree murder in Idaho homicides
A 56-year-old Burley man, Ben Naylor, has been taken into custody in connection with the murders of four people in Cassia and Minidoka Counties,…
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Local artist to perform at ISU Quad and Goody’s to benefit Family Services Alliance
Tomorrow night, Goody’s in Pocatello is hosting an event for a great cause, featuring music and delicious food. Pocatello’s singer-songwriter, Dawson…
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Human remains found in Fort Hall River identified as missing Spokane woman
After a three-year investigation, law enforcement officials in Power County, in partnership with the Idaho State Police (ISP) and multiple other…
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Rexburg Police Department plans new building, seeks bond approval
Getting a new building for the Rexburg Police Department is in the works, but it will need the community’s support.…
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New garden honoring veterans dedicated in Blackfoot
The Old Fort Hall Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, hosted a dedication ceremony for the new ‘Never Forget Garden’…
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Portneuf Health breaks ground on new urgent care clinic in Chubbuck
Portneuf Health hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday for their new ‘Portneuf Health Now-Chubbuck’ urgent care clinic.
The new location will be…
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Free roofs for local heroes through Operation Roof Rescue
Local roofing company, Roof Rescue, is once again looking for nominations to fulfill their Operation Roof Rescue…
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Blacktail Fire: Crews battle lightning-sparked wildfire north of Salmon
Firefighters in the Salmon-Challis National Forest are actively combating the Blacktail Fire, a small but challenging wildfire sparked by a recent…
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College of Eastern Idaho launches first-ever police academy
“We are excited to offer a police academy for the first time here at CEI,” said Trevor Elordi, Vice President of Workforce Training & Operations.…
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Idaho Falls Scoop Jam: All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Returns to Idaho Falls for a Cause
You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream! This Saturday, July 12, the Idaho Falls Scoop Jam returns to the Snake River Greenbelt. The…
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Former American Falls mayor speaks about resignation and new appointment for city leader
“It’s been really cool for me to go through the community and be involved with different organizations or departments and get things done and get my…
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Gas prices lower this 4th of July weekend
Some people might think gas prices would’ve gone up over the holiday weekend, but they were actually lower than last year—by 17…
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Idaho Falls man arrested by SWAT Team after stabbig incident
July 4, 2025, at 2:42 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the Fred Meyer parking lot at 2250 N Yellowstone Highway after a person called…
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Update: One dead, multiple people hospitalized after crash south of Island Park
Idaho State Police Troopers are on the scene of a fatal crash on U.S. 20 near Island Park. The accident occurred sometime before 11:55 AM, Friday,…
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Close call; homeowners return home after field fire near Iona
BONNEVILLE COUNTY (KIFI)- A field fire is contained on Panorama Hill east of Iona.
According to Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County…
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Vehicle fire blocks I-84 eastbound near Burley
First responders are on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-84 heading eastbound near Burley. The incident began around 12:43 PM. Video from witnesses…
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Greater Idaho Falls 4th of July Parade kicks off
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce 4th of July Parade kicks off at 9 AM, marking the 249th birthday of the United States of America. The…
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Multi-state ground search called off for Idaho teens feared abducted by FLDS Church
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids has ended its 10-day multi-state ground search for missing Idaho teens Allen Larand Fisher and Rachelle “Shelly” Leray…
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American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen resigns
American Falls Mayor Rebekah Sorensen has announced she is stepping down to focus on her family while completing a new home in the county. Her…
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Hundreds from church youth group evacuated from campsite due to Garden Creek Fire
The growing Garden Creek Fire forced 250 people to evacuate a campground in Bingham County Tuesday. They were members of a Latter-day Saint church…
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Garden Creek Fire now at 1,000 acres – Evacuation orders lifted as fire conditions improve
Crews near Blackfoot are battling to contain the Garden Creek Fire, estimated at 100 acres. The vegetation fire is reportedly 1.7 miles south of…
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Innovative materials/last steps of reconstruction: Teton Pass reopens in time for Independence Day
Following an intensive, round-the-clock effort by crews to pave the permanent roadway, the Teton Pass (Wyoming State Highway 22) has officially…
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Coeur d’Alene mourns fallen firefighters After Canfield Mountain ambush
Authorities in Coeur d’Alene are holding a procession to honor the firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush on Canfield Mountain. Monday, the Coeur…
Continue Reading Authorities name victims and suspect in firefighter ambush
In a somber press conference Monday, authorities in Coeur d’Alene identified the two firefighters killed in Sunday’s ambush. Coeur d’Alene Fire…
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Pilot rescued after plane crashes into Palisades Reservoir
Just after 11 am this morning, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Star Valley Rescue were dispatched to the Palisades Reservoir near the…
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Victim’s family “furious:” Bryan Kohberger accepts plea deal in University of Idaho murders to avoid the death penalty
University of Idaho murder suspect Bryan Kohberger has reportedly accepted a plea deal, pleading guilty to the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee…
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Historic WWII bomber plane arrives in Pocatello for stop on nationwide tour
The historic World War II B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade’ landed at the Pocatello Regional Airport on Monday for an interactive exhibition as part…
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Pocatello 13-year-old wins award at national invention competition
Porter Meyers, a 13-year-old from Pocatello, recently won third place in the seventh grade category at the RTX Invention Convention US Nationals in…
Continue Reading Search for missing Jefferson County teens expands to Colorado, Arizona, and South Dakota
The search for two missing Jefferson County teens, 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle Fisher, has expanded once again, due to new…
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Suspected gunman in fatal ambush of firefighters has been found dead
The Kootenai County Sheriff tells ABC News the firefighters were responding to a fire on Canfield Mountain. When the firefighters arrived, someone…
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Kids send water-powered rockets into the sky
Idaho State University’s Physics Department students taught the kids a little about physics and showed them how to build their own water-powered…
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Saturday sees busy events in Eastern Idaho
“We’re just here meeting people. I’m really having a good time discussing the artwork and showing people my portfolio and having different…
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“Truth and Reconciliation” Conference held to voice concerns on Victor Perez shooting
Attorneys of the Victor Perez family are hosting a “Truth and Reconciliation Conference” in Pocatello on Saturday to allow citizens to voice their…
Continue Reading Nationwide search intensifies for missing Jefferson County FLDS teens
Organizations across the country are helping with the search for 13-year-old Allen Fisher and 15-year-old Rachelle…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck school board chair addresses updated cellphone policy
“We really just want more of a focused education atmosphere,” said Deanna Judy, Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board…
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TRAVEL ALERT: Teton Pass to close Friday night through Monday morning
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will close Wyoming State Highway 22, Teton Pass, beginning Friday night through Monday morning.…
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Popular Lavender Festival returns to Inkom June 27
Inkom Lavender Farm, Lavender Lane, is hosting their third annual Lavender Festival on June 27 and 28, with live music, local food and vendors, and…
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ITD preps streets for festive Fourth of July
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is touching up Main roads in several towns to ensure smooth streets in time for 4th of July…
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“It’s just time:” Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti announces he won’t seek re-election in 2026
The city of Ammon will have a new mayor in 2026. In a social media post, Sean Coletti announced he will not be seeking re-election, saying, “It’s…
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Bison dies in Yellowstone’s Grand Prismatic Spring
On Saturday, June 21, Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park became the site of a truly “heartbreaking” event. Tourists watched,…
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Pocatello holds town hall on fireworks
“Anything that says ‘explosion’ on the firework itself, they will talk about leaving the ground, those are illegal fireworks…” says Dean Bullock,…
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Bannock County announces county-wide burn ban starting July 1
Fire departments across Bannock County have announced a unified, county-wide burn ban set to begin on July 1. This ban prohibits all open burning…
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Ammon’s 17th Street bridge opens to three lanes; Full access expected by July 4th
After months of detours and delays, the 17th Street bridge in Ammon is now open to 3 lanes of travel. According to the City of Ammon, the remaining…
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Fire danger elevated to “High” in Teton area
Fire managers have raised the fire danger rating to “high” across Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest, and the National Elk…
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Four arrested for alleged drag racing in Grand Teton National Park
A group of four were arrested yesterday after allegedly drag racing high-end luxury sports cars on Teton Park Road, a scenic and heavily used…
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Doomsday Mom demands new trial in Brandon Boudreaux attempted murder case
Convicted killer Lori Vallow Daybell, often referred to as the “Doomsday Mom,” has filed a motion demanding a new trial in Arizona. She was recently…
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Community All-Stars: Master Scott Southwick promoted to Grandmaster
Confidence can be difficult to build, but within the walls of Southwick Black Belt Academy, it blossoms. Much of that is thanks to Grandmaster Scott…
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Blackfoot development project is getting mixed reviews
Residents of Blackfoot are raising concerns over a proposed expansion called Honeybrook 4.…
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As measles cases spread to nearby states, Idaho health officials stress vaccination
Health officials in Idaho are urging caution as the CDC continues to confirm increasing Measles cases across the United States. Over the weekend,…
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Produce truck rollover blocks traffic on Highway 26; No injuries reported
A Semi-truck rollover is blocking traffic along milepost 390 of Highway 26, near the Palisades Reservoir. The accident happened around 1:59 PM on…
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Teton County Search and Rescue aids injured runner in Phillips Canyon
A man is recovering after getting hurt in Phillips Canyon. On Sunday, June 22, the 35-year-old man was trail running alone when he went down with a…
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Center Stage Theatre announces 2026 lineup
Center Stage Theatre is drawing back the curtain and shining a spotlight on their 2026 Season of shows. The theatre says they are thrilled for their…
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Rocking new musical debuts for ISU Farm Bureau Summer Theatre 2025 season
“It’s funny, but it also shows the battles that children can face and how they feel like they can’t be heard,” said Hannah Christensen, a Pocatello…
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Pocatello Water Dept. to start main line replacement project in Historic Downtown on Wednesday
The Pocatello Water Department will start replacing a stretch of water main line on South Arthur Ave. between West Whitman St. and West Terry St. in…
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Chip sealing to begin Wednesday at I-86 and I-15 System Interchange
Beginning tomorrow, the Idaho Transportation Department will chip seal the System Interchange in Pocatello. Once this work is complete, the roadway…
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Detectives stumped on vehicle involved in FLDS children disappearance
Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said the car thought to be involved in taking two children from the Monteview area was not in…
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ISP investigates pedestrian accident on I-15 south of Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police are investigating a serious crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 15, just south of Idaho…
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Mother of missing teens speaks with Local News 8
Elizabeth Roundy, mother of two kidnapped teens, speaks with Local News 8.…
Continue Reading Mother fears missing Idaho teens taken by FLDS amidst disturbing revelations
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking Allen Larand Fisher, 13, and Rachael Leray Fischer, 15. They were reported missing on Sunday, June 22,…
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Bancroft structure fires contained; Crews remain on scene
Fire crews in Bancroft are working to battle several structure fires affecting homes and other buildings on Main Street.
Bannock County firefighters…
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Senator Risch shares thoughts hours before U.S. makes air strikes in Iran
“I am going to support the president. I know what his options are. He will take one of those options. And I have every confidence it will be the…
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Senator Jim Risch addresses proposal to sell off public lands at Idaho GOP summer meeting
Delegates from all over the state voiced opinions on any changes they think need to happen within the Idaho Republican Party.…
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Community All-Stars: Camp Magical Moments healing kids with cancer
A cancer diagnosis is life-changing. For children who have and are facing this battle, it can feel isolating. But one special camp nestled in the…
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Idaho designates June 18th as USS Idaho Day
The Gem State now officially recognizes June 18th as U.S.S. Idaho Day. Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper presented the proclamation on behalf of all…
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Warm waters force afternoon fishing closures in parts of Yellowstone National Park
Effective Thursday, June 19, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers and streams will close to fishing daily from 2 p.m. to sunrise the…
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Years-long investigation leads to new arrests in Ralph Brian murder case
A Madison County grand jury has indicted Ryler Jensen, 28, and Anthony Dean Wilson, 33, on charges connected to the brutal 2021 home invasion and…
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Perez family and lawyers to hold press conference ahead of Truth and Reconciliation town hall
The conference will allow Pocatello citizens and members of the Fort Hall Reservation to voice concerns
regarding the Victor Perez shooting as well…
Idaho taps $300K from emergency fund to transport illegal immigrant criminals to ICE
The Idaho State Board of Examiners has unanimously approved $300,000 in funding to the Idaho State Police (ISP) for transporting convicted criminals…
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Pocatello’s new Optimist Skatepark nears completion
Crews from Pocatello Parks and Rec and Artisan Skateparks are putting the finishing touches on the brand new Optimist Skatepark with plans for it to…
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Utah Jazz player Oscar Tshiebwe visits Pocatello for meet-and-greet with rec teams and public
“We have a short time with the kids, but I want to just continue it because I love spending time with kids,” said Tshiebwe. “This is one of my…
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City of Pocatello addresses complaints of dry grass
Pocatello Parks and Rec is addressing online complaints of dry grass around the city and in the Mountain View Cemetery.
According to Parks and Rec…
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Rexburg Police host annual special needs lunch, building community connections
Dozens joined the special needs lunch at Potter Park in Rexburg, hosted by the Rexburg Police Department. Those who came out got to eat hot dogs…
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Controversial proposal in Congress threatens millions of acres of western public lands
Up to 22 million acres of public land in Idaho and nearly 15 million acres in Wyoming could be sold off if a controversial proposal in Congress…
Continue Reading Teton Pass closure rescheduled to June 27-30 to complete Big Fill fix
Nearly a year after the devastating Big Fill landslide, the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is entering the final stages of repairs on…
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