All About the Animals continues to make impact
On Friday, the Animals (AAA) Coalition is holding a new member signing ceremony to celebrate the coalition expanding its impact through adding new partners.
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Idaho State wins Battle of the Domes with victory over Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This rivalry contest was never in doubt, with the Idaho State Bengal women’s basketball team dominating their in-state rival Idaho 103-68 in Reed Gym Thursday night. It’s the fourth time in program history ISU has scored over 100 points in a win. Thursday’s win is also the most points ISU has
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BLM offers reward for information on horse shooting
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Challis Field Office and BLM Law Enforcement previously offered a $2,000 reward for information regarding the person(s) responsible for the shooting deaths of two wild horses in the Spar Canyon area near Challis on or about Nov. 14, 2021.
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Pickup crashes into power pole in Idaho Falls
Lincoln Road between Hitt and Woodruff is closed due to a crash.
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Study: Fewer crashes after Utah sets strictest DUI law in US
By SAM METZ Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Officials say car crashes and traffic deaths dropped in Utah after the state enacted the nation’s strictest drunken driving laws. A study published Friday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests Utah’s roads became safer after the state lowered the drunken driving threshold to
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Rigby Girls Basketball punches ticket to states with 53-40 win over Idaho Falls
The Rigby Trojans are heading to the 5A state tournament thanks to a 53-40 victory over the Idaho Falls Tigers Thursday night.
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Blackfoot’s Will Karpstein signs letter of intent to play football at Morningside University
Will Karpstein has officially taken his next step, as the Blackfoot Bronco signed his letter of intent Thursday to play football at Morningside University in Iowa.
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Idaho lawmakers consider new civics lesson standards
Our students may soon be learning new civics standards for all grade levels.
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1 arrested after high speed chase
A Fremont County Deputy attempted to traffic stop a vehicle for speeding Thursday around 6:00 a.m.
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Snow pack concerns could lead to water supply drought
After December brought some good snow storms, January and the beginning of February have brought us a lack of snowfall to add to the snow pack. Many experts are worried that this could lead to another drought for this year.
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Post election audit bill advances
In Boise, the Senate State Affairs Committee has approved a bill for audits
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Officers save man from frozen pond
This dramatic video of an ice rescue in Utah shows the dangers of venturing out onto ice this time of year.
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Troopers arrest man for drug trafficking after he flees traffic stop
Idaho State Police troopers arrested a Meridian man Thursday morning on several felonies, including drug trafficking, after he was stopped for driving more than 100 miles per hour on Interstate 86 near American Falls.
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Pocatello gets ready for big changes downtown
The City of Pocatello is getting ready for some big changes in their downtown area.
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Nye not to seek reelection to Idaho Senate for District 29
Sen. Mark Nye announced on Thursday he will not seek reelection to the Idaho Senate for District 29 in 2022.
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Compass Academy students talking about mental health stigmas
Juniors at Compass Academy in Idaho Falls are raising awareness to stigmas surrounding mental health, through their ‘More than a Stigma’ projects.
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Bill to boost Idaho grocery tax credit by $20 passes House
A bill that would boost by $20 the amount Idaho residents can recover annually on grocery sales taxes has passed the the full House.
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DEQ lifts air quality advisory, burn ban for Lemhi County
UPDATE 2/10/22: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the air quality advisory and ended the burn ban.
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Judge orders federal protection for gray wolves be restored
A judge has ordered federal protections restored for gray wolves across much of the U.S. after they were removed in the waning days of the Trump administration.
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Crash on US 20 blocks lanes
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash on westbound US 20 at milepost 307 near Lindsay Boulevard in Idaho Falls.
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Bannock County chief deputy sheriff to retire
After three decades serving in the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Deputy Mike Dahlquist is announcing his retirement.
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Athlete of the Week: Sam Kunz, Rigby Boys Basketball
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week has had a fantastic season on the court at Rigby. Our Athlete of the Week is Sam Kunz.
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Idaho Falls Boys Basketball defeats Bonneville in overtime 59-58
The Idaho Falls Tigers won a thriller in the bee hive Wednesday night, spoiling the Bonneville Bees’ Senior Night with a 59-58 overtime victory.
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Technical Careers High School gets donation for tiny home project
The Idaho Contractor License Review Board and the city of Idaho Falls donated $4,000 Wednesday morning, for materials for students to build a tiny home.
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Little visits Bonneville County to promote bill to put teachers on state health insurance
Idaho’s governor stopped in Bonneville County Wednesday promoting House Bill 443.
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Highland varsity basketball players no longer sitting out, will play Friday at Century
Highland varsity basketball players are refusing to take the court again until head coach Ty Pearson either resigns or gets replaced. This news emerged Tuesday and the players said it’s because of growing frustrations with the team’s performance on the court.
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Sugar City looking to keep its identity as a small city intact as it experiences growth
As East Idaho continues to grow the small town of Sugar City is experiencing a large amount of move ins. Many who move in say they are attracted to the small city feel that Sugar City has to offer. This feel and identity of a small town and keeping it intact is Sugar City’s Mayor Steven Adams main priority. He says is hope is to honor what makes his town what it is. “I hope we always keep those unique characteristics. It’s part of what makes this a fun overall community.”
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Bill would let Legislature intervene in lawsuits over laws
A panel of Idaho lawmakers has introduced a bill that would allow the Legislature to intervene if anyone sues the state over one of its laws.
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Pay It Forward: Shelley High School Food Pantry
Shelley Shares is the Shelly High School Food Pantry available 24/7 outside the school for students in need or those who left the house unprepared for the school day.
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Bill to ban mask mandates passes Idaho legislative committee
A bill that would stop any government entity — including local school boards — from issuing a mask mandate passed an Idaho legislative committee on Wednesday.
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DOE recognizes INL, DOE-Idaho teams for work on Perseverance rover with Secretary’s Honor Award
The Department of Energy has recognized Idaho National Laboratory and Department of Energy Idaho Operations Office (DOE-ID) employees with a high-level award for the work they did on the Perseverance Rover that landed on Mars in February 2021.
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Thunder Ridge Girls Basketball advances to states by winning the 5A District 5-6 Title
The Thunder Ridge Titans are heading to states, as the Titans won a good battle Tuesday in the 5A district 5-6 title game against the Rigby Trojans 60-49.
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SIPH reports 50% drop in weekly COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 cases seem to be dropping locally.
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Marsh Valley and Rockland lead in the latest Boys Basketball Media polls
A pair of excellent teams in East Idaho lead in the latest boys basketball media polls, with Marsh Valley and Rockland taking the top spots in their respective classes.
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Little signs bill to put teachers on state health insurance
Governor Brad Little signed legislation to put Idaho teachers on state health insurance Tuesday.
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Hillcrest’s Ian Ferguson signs NLI to play football at Montana Western
Another local athlete will play college football, as Hillcrest’s Ian Ferguson signed his national letter of intent Tuesday to compete at Montana Western.
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New MRI technology helps children
Children facing seizures or brain tumors have new technology available at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City.
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Idaho State Men’s Basketball blown out by Montana State 72-54 at home
Idaho State’s latest attempt at consecutive wins this season did not pan out Monday night, as the Bengals lost 72-54 on home court to the very good Montana State Bobcats.
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IDHSAA looking for officials and umpires for spring sports this season
The national official shortage has had a significant impact on high school sports, and the IDHSAA is looking for new and returning officials for the spring sports season.
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Idaho lawmaker panel OKs bill to end vehicle emissions tests
A bill that would eliminate vehicle emissions testing in Idaho’s most populated region has was approved by the Senate Transportation Committee on Tuesday.
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Mountain lion sightings in Victor
The Teton County Idaho Sheriff’s Office is sending out a warning about a mountain lion that has been seen near Victor the last few days.
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Idaho COVID-19 cases peaked in late January
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.
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Brace for a smaller tax refund if you got monthly child tax credit payments in 2021
By Tami Luhby, CNN Many parents may not be so happy when they file their tax returns this year. They could discover they’re getting smaller refunds than they usually do. That’s because more than 36 million families already received half of their enhanced child tax credit in monthly payments during 2021. “One thing that likely
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SDE offers Sources of Strength grants for Idaho elementary schools
Twenty Idaho elementary schools will build their students’ resilience, connections and ability to learn through Sources of Strength this spring.
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Souper Bowl wraps up
For the 17th year in a row, the Idaho Falls School District #91 Souper Bowl took place from January 24 to February 4.
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Suspect arrested in Washington state grocery store shooting
By NICHOLAS K. GERANIOS Associated Press SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — A man suspected of opening fire inside a grocery store in Washington state, killing one person and injuring another, was a suspected shoplifter who appeared to be battling mental illness. That’s according to court documents filed Monday. Police in Richland say 39-year-old Aaron Christopher Kelly
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Snowmobiler dies in avalanche west of West Yellowstone
A snowmobiler died over the weekend when an avalanche swept him downhill and into trees in the Lionhead area west of West Yellowstone, Montana.
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Fall River Electric returns $1.5 million to customers
Fall River Electric is returning another $1.5 million back to its customers.
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Fastest growing cities in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the fastest growing cities in Idaho according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Active shooter drill held at IFCH
Idaho Falls Community Hospital and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office held an active shooter training at the hospital Monday.
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Idaho to be represented in Paralympic Games
Once the 2022 Olympic Winter Games are over, the Paralympic Games will start.
Continue Reading Rental fees and deposit bill heads to the Senate
The full Idaho House passed a bill Monday to change Idaho law and make it so local governments cannot set limits on rent, fees and deposits on private residential property.
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Crapo, Risch: Federal broadband projects must prioritize rural America
Idaho’s US Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Rich are pushing for federal broadband projects to prioritize rural America.
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Idaho lawmakers introduce bills tightening voting rules
Two bills introduced by a panel of lawmakers would tighten restrictions around voting in Idaho.
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IFPD identify, apprehend multiple juveniles involved in vandalism
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a string of malicious vandalism that has been reported over the past several days.
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Deputies rescue woman from freezing pond
Two Ada County Sheriff’s Office deputies dove into an ice cold pond off of Eagle Road to rescue a 51-year-old woman who was trapped in her car after crashing into the pond.
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Idaho and Washington only states where gas prices fell this week, AAA says
Idaho and Washington were the only two states in the country where prices fell this week.
Continue Reading Bill to boost Idaho grocery sales tax credit advances
A proposal to increase by $20 the amount Idaho residents can recover on taxes paid on food through a grocery sales tax credit is headed to the full House.
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Century holds off Highland in OT
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – In a hotly contested rivalry matchup, the Century Diamondbacks came out on top against Highland 55-48 in overtime. Down three with five seconds left, Century freshman Isiah Harwell came up clutch with a dagger three to send the game into OT. The Diamondbacks (15-4) are back on the road on Wednesday
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Highland upsets Rigby 57-51
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Even with a sub-.500 record, Highland continues to push many of area’s best teams and on Friday, the Rams pulled off the upset against Rigby 57-51. Braedon Kelley led the Rams in scoring with 22 points. Karson Barber paced the Trojans with 23 points. The Rams (7-12) lost a nail-biter to
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Bannock County asks for public input on future Subdivision Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s open space.
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Bill boosts protections for Idaho gun makers, carriers
Legislation to enhance protections for gun makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho is heading to the full Senate.
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Frozen pipe forces school closure in Blackfoot
Idaho Science and Technology Charter School will be closed on Monday, February 7th due to flooding from a frozen pipe.
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Lava Hot Springs hosts annual Fire & Ice Winterfest
This weekend the Fire and Ice Winterfest took over Lava Hot Springs.
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Blackfoot Girls Basketball advances to district title game with 58-46 victory over Skyline
The defending 4A state champions are one step closer to returning to the state tournament, as the Blackfoot Broncos advanced to the district 6 championship Saturday night with a 58-46 win over the Skyline Grizzlies.
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Snake River Girls Basketball knocks off Marsh Valley 43-36 in elimination game
The Snake River Panthers stay alive in the 3A District 5 tournament, as the Panthers won a hard-fought elimination game Saturday night against Marsh Valley.
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Sugar-Salem Boys Basketball drops a tough one to Kimberly 65-53
The Sugar-Salem Diggers lost a tough Saturday afternoon contest to the Kimberly Bulldogs, as Sugar-Salem suffered a 65-53 defeat to the Bulldogs.
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Watersprings Boys Basketball takes down Sun Valley with a 41-30 win
The Watersprings Warriors continue to win, as the Warriors took care of business on home court Saturday afternoon with a 41-30 victory over the Sun Valley Cutthroats.
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Hillcrest Boys Basketball survives against Madison, wins its 16th straight game
The Hillcrest Knights had their work cut out for them Friday night, and the Knights came out victorious with a 64-57 comeback victory against the Madison Bobcats.
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Marsh Valley Boys Basketball soars past Sugar-Salem with a 59-41 win
The Marsh Valley Eagles continue to dominate in 3A, and the Eagles latest victory came at the hands of the Sugar-Salem Diggers Friday night in a 59-41 win.
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COVID-19 hospitalizations increase in the region
More than 100 people are now hospitalized in our region with COVID-19.
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Trooper takes leap of faith to catch cat
An Idaho State Police trooper took a leap of faith to catch a cat that tried to get away following a traffic stop.
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Idaho governor signs record $600M income tax cut
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law the biggest tax cut in the state’s history.
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ISP hosts open house on Saturday
Do you have what it takes to be an Idaho State Police trooper?
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INL director talks about future challenges
The biggest challenge for the Idaho National Lab may be in its expansion plans.
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Concerns over flower shortage for Valentine’s Day
Most national florists have had trouble getting supplies in time for this holiday due to the pandemic.
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February 2022 Water Supply Outlook Report released
The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the February Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2022 water year.
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Unvaccinated 97% more likely to die of COVID-19
Unvaccinated people are 97% more likely to die of COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated and boosted.
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Blackfoot Police Department gets into Valentine’s Day spirit
Local law enforcement is getting into the Valentine’s Day spirit.
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D93 moves to yellow phase next week
Bonneville School District 93 will move to the Moderate Risk phase next week (Feb. 7 – Feb. 11).
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Thousands of Idahoans eligible for free e-file
Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free.
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Most valuable crops grown in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the most valuable crops produced in Idaho using data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Scholarship change for survivors of Idaho soldiers advances
Legislation prompted by the deaths of three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash during a training exercise last year is heading to the House.
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Rigby Girls Basketball defeats rival Madison 48-41 to advance to District Title Game
The Rigby Trojans are heading to the 5A District 5-6 championship thanks to a 48-41 victory on home court Thursday night against the Madison Bobcats.
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Skyline Girls Basketball holds on to a late lead to take down Shelley 55-52
The Skyline Grizzlies are moving on in the 4A District 6 Tournament thanks to a close 55-52 win Thursday night over the Shelley Russets.
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Four local teams lead in the penultimate Girls Basketball Media Polls
The second-to-last girls basketball media polls of the season featured much of the same dominance from East Idaho squads.
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Lawmaker wants federal fix in Yellowstone’s legal blind spot
A panel of Idaho lawmakers is recommending the Legislature ask Congress to fix a legal loophole that has some calling a portion of Yellowstone National Park the “Zone of Death.”
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Skier dies after hitting tree at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) reports the death of a visiting male skier at the resort Thursday.
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Moody’s Investors Service upgrades Idaho to AAA rating
Moody’s Investor Service, the premier ratings agency, upgraded Idaho from the AA1 issuer rating to the AAA issuer rating.
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DICK’s Sporting Goods coming to Grand Teton Mall
New life is moving into the old Macy’s store at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls, and it should fit in well with all the outdoor opportunists we have to offer.
Continue Reading 2 dead from Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads, CDC says
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a Listeria outbreak linked to Dole packaged salads that has resulted in two deaths.
Continue Reading ISIS leader killed in US-led Syria raid, Biden says
By Barbara Starr, Oren Liebermann, Jeremy Herb and Eyad Kourdi, CNN ISIS leader Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi was killed Wednesday during a US counterterrorism raid in northwest Syria, President Joe Biden announced Thursday morning. It was the biggest US raid in the country since the 2019 operation that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Qurayshi
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BBB issues reminders about online shopping scams
Barr recommends doing research, especially if it’s a company you’re not familiar with, and to find out what others are saying about them.
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Idaho Falls School District 91’s facility plan has full community support
The survey determined that families, students, and faculty support every proposed renovation of the plan.
Continue Reading Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95 masks
Fred Meyer provides free non-surgical N95 masks
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Bill to put teachers on state health insurance clears Senate
Legislation to put Idaho teachers on state health insurance is headed to the governor.
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IFDDC executive director to join INL
The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is losing its executive director.
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Drugs effective against omicron variant for outpatients in short supply
As the omicron surge continues to impact Idaho and Wyoming, health care professionals are trying to figure out how to best treat those who are sick, but not sick enough to be in the hospital.
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Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5: Malo meets her match
Two-time Pedigree Stage Stop champion Lina Streeper wins the day by 26 seconds Wednesday and is still in 2nd place overall.
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DEQ awards nearly $345,000 to 8 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award $345,000 to eight drinking water and wastewater systems to help the facilities evaluate system deficiencies and determine necessary upgrades.
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