Idaho exploring legal action against Biden’s COVID-19 plan
Governor Brad Little issued the following expanded statement Friday regarding President Joe Biden’s plan to fine private employers with 100 or…
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Source of bad smell around Idaho Falls discovered
Officials have discovered what caused the bad odor that filled the air around Idaho Falls Thursday.…
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Police investigate shopping thefts
During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division have taken several calls of theft and use of…
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Shooting in Jefferson County
Jefferson County deputies responded to a family dispute at 4134 E. 100 N. located in Jefferson County Sept. 5 at 5 p.m. …
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Fetuses discovered in Downard Funeral Home identified
he fetuses recovered last week from Downard Funeral Home have been positively identified as remains that were donated to Idaho State University for…
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Chukars make the playoffs thanks to Missoula, blow out Great Falls 16-4 for good measure
The defending Pioneer League champions are back in the playoffs to defend their crown, as the Chukars clinch their playoff spot thanks to another…
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Ammon Arts Community Theater performing play to commemorate 9/11
The lobby of the Thunder Ridge Auditorium will be transformed into a memorial museum with artifacts and a wall will all of the names of those lost,…
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President Biden to visit Idaho next week
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – President Biden is making a stop in Idaho next…
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Truck rollover scatters chairs on the side of US 91
Idaho State Troopers are investigating a single-vehicle rollover reported at 9:52 a.m. on southbound U.S. 91, north of Blackfoot in Bingham…
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Farmers protest outside of USDA Service Center
Farmers in an Oneida County community are expressing their concerns over the closing of the USDA Service Center in…
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Harmful algal blooms in Fremont County
Eastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) issued a health advisory Thursday for Henrys Lake and the…
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Victor mayor issues statements about recent anti-mask protest, spike in COVID-19 cases and Crisis Standards of Care activation
“I fully support an individual’s Constitutional right to a peaceful protest, but when it is done in front of someone’s home in a residential…
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Biden announces new vaccine mandates that could cover 100 million Americans
President Joe Biden on Thursday imposed stringent new vaccine rules on federal workers, large employers and health care staff in a sweeping attempt…
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Flu vaccine to be offered at the Teton County Health Department
Teton County Health Department officials are strongly encouraging people in the community to get a flu vaccine.…
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Ammon to host Governor Little’s ‘Capital for a Day’ event
Governor Brad Little’s next “Capital for a Day” event will be held in Ammon on Thursday, Sept.…
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New D93 school board member
onneville School District Board of…
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Chukars open final homestand with win against Great Falls, get help from Missoula
The Idaho Falls Chukars won Wednesday night and got help from the Missoula Paddleheads, putting the Chukars one Missoula win away from making the…
Continue Reading Remains of another individual identified as Pocatello funeral home investigation continues
The Pocatello Police Department reports the remains of another individual have been positively identified. At this time, six individuals have been…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell still incompetent for trial, Chad Daybell Nov. trial delayed
Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell are scheduled to appear before Judge Steven Boyce Wednesday at 1:30…
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Idaho hospitals reach critical point in COVID-19 care, ask for community support
Hospitals throughout the region are currently experiencing COVID-19 hospitalization rates exceeding those of the peak surge in December 2020.…
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Ybarra announces 13-member Student Advisory Council
Thirteen Idaho public school students from across the state will gather in Boise Sept. 20 for the first meeting of Superintendent of Public…
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Deputies search for missing man
Deputies in Wyoming are looking for a man who is reported…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,504 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 15 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,504 new COVID-19 cases and 15 new deaths…
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Gov. Gordon delivers additional support to Wyoming healthcare workers, facilities
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is taking steps to address staffing challenges at Wyoming healthcare facilities amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases and…
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Pay It Forward: Unbridled Hope Inc.
Treating mental and physical challenges through the touch and interaction of a…
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2 wanted suspects apprehended in Wendover, Utah
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Marvin McDonald and Hailey Terrisse, wanted on felony aggravated battery charges related to the Aug.…
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Wilks Funeral Home helping families who had loved ones at Downard
The grieving that comes with losing a loved one is always hard, but the tragedy that some families are now is something they could’ve never…
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The sky’s the limit for reading
A local school says the sky’s the limit when it comes to…
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New Chubbuck animal control facility
The City of Chubbuck broke ground on its new animal control facility…
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Pocatello rises, Sugar-Salem falls in latest Idaho high school football media polls
The week three Idaho high school football media poll saw notable changes involving teams in eastern Idaho, including Pocatello’s stock rising and…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosts free COVID-19 vaccinations
In conjunction with the health department, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination site today. It is open from…
Continue Reading Remains of 5 individuals identified, 50 fetuses found as Pocatello funeral home investigation continues
At this time, the Pocatello Police Department reports the remains of five individuals have been positively identified.…
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Fatality crash east of Swan Valley
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle, fatality crash, on US26 at milepost 395, east of Swan Valley Tuesday around 6:54…
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Idaho State expects big challenge Saturday against Nevada after defeating Wolf Pack in 2017
The Idaho State Bengals face a tall challenge this weekend in their first road game of the season, taking down a talented Nevada Wolf Pack…
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The final night of this year’s Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo thrills a packed crowd
Fans at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Tuesday Night got their money’s worth for night two of the Gem State Classic Pro…
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Man arrested after report of shots fired in Rigby
A man is in custody after a report of shots fired in Rigby Tuesday…
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Crisis Standards of Care activated in north Idaho hospitals
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated Crisis of Standards of Care in hospitals located in north Idaho Tuesday morning. …
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Local hospitals see spike in COVID-19 cases
The hospitals in our area say they are not under crisis standards of care yet, but they are seeing a spike in COVDI-19…
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Text message scam claims to be from the DMV
A text message phishing scam stating the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is providing refund payments is circulating.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,025 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,025 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for Custer and Lemhi counties
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bannock, Bear Lake,…
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Fire danger increases to high for Teton Interagency area
Teton Interagency fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to high for Grand Teton National Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest and the…
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1 man taken into custody after pursuit along Hitt Road
One man has been arrested and taken into custody after leading Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Idaho Falls Police and Idaho State Police, into…
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Boundary Fire grows to 29,771 acres
It has burned 29,771 acres and is 30%…
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COVID-19 media briefing: ‘Younger patients are dying’
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MDT)…
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Scarface Fire grows to 4,639
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 4,639…
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Unruly passenger arrested after growling, swearing on flight
A Nevada man berated a flight crew and fellow passengers on a plane, growling like a dog and swearing at flight…
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Deceased climber discovered on Teewinot Mountain identified
Park rangers responded Saturday to a report from a climber ascending Teewinot Mountain of a deceased male at the base of the Black Chimney climbing…
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After season-opening loss, Idaho State football looks ahead to Saturday showdown with Nevada
Saturday’s season opener did not go the way of the Idaho State Bengals, but ISU is moving forward to this Saturday’s matchup against FBS opponent…
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Police ask you make reports online as investigation into Pocatello funeral home continues
The Pocatello Police Department has received hundreds of telephone calls from concerned citizens asking for information about Downard Funeral…
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1 killed in crash near Swan Valley
Holiday travelers have been backed up most of the day west of Swan…
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Boundary Fire grows to 26,589 acres
he lightning-caused Boundary Fire less than two miles W of Boundary Creek Boat Launch was detected on August…
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Bar J rides into the sunset Monday night
For the past 43 summers, the nightly Chuck Wagon Dinner shows have entertained Jackson Hole residents and visitors from around the world.…
Continue Reading 1 killed in crash near Rupert
Idaho State Police investigated a fatality crash located on a canal road .5 miles east of 275 N Meridian Road, Minidoka County, near Rupert Sunday…
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Scarface Fire grows to 3,011 acres
The lightning caused Scarface Fire that started on August 7 has burned 3,011…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest detects new fire
The Salmon-Challis National Forest has detected one new fire since the last fire summary dated August 30,…
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Summer season comes to an end in Lava Hot Springs
The Lava Hot Springs Olympic Swimming Complex is concluding their 2021 season on Monday.…
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Exciting events highlight Eastern Idaho State Fair
It was a thrilling afternoon at the Eastern Idaho State Fair.…
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Garage fire causes 75K in damages
A garage fire in Idaho Falls Sunday morning caused approximately $75,000 in…
Continue Reading UTV crash leaves man dead in Kilgore
The roadway was not paved and visibility was reduced due to blowing dust. Hansen’s RZR crossed the center of the road and collided head-on with the…
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Climber found dead in Grand Teton National Park
A climber ascending Teewinot Mountain found the deceased man at the base of the Black Chimney climbing route.…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair Parade makes its return
On Saturday, the fair kicked off its festivities with a community-wide celebration.…
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Crews fighting fire in rural Bonneville County
Containment is estimated for 11 p.m. Saturday night and is suspected to be…
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Police investigating suspicious circumstances at Pocatello funeral home
Pocatello Police Department officers and staff from assisting agencies are continuing their investigation at Downard Funeral Home and…
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Woman rescued after crashing car into Snake River
A group of boaters rescued a woman Saturday afternoon after she crashed her car into the Snake…
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Century’s late first half safety holds up as Diamondbacks defeat Bonneville 15-13
In the final minute of the first half, Century recorded a safety after tackling Dylan Caldwell in Bonneville’s end zone, and that score held up as…
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Skyline bounces back, runs away from Thunder Ridge with 39-18 win
Coming off of an opening week loss to Green Canyon, Skyline bounced back in a big way Friday night with a 39-18 victory at Thunder…
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Idaho hospitals nearly buckling in relentless COVID-19 surge
Intensive care beds are full of unvaccinated coronavirus patients at a hospital in Boise, Idaho, and doctors are bracing for the need to conserve…
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Crews called back to Rigby home deemed complete loss
UPDATE 3:15 p.m. Crews were called back out to 452N 3950E for a house fire that had rekindled Friday morning around 5:00 a.m.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,388 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,388 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths…
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1st Street closure begins next week
Intermountain Gas will be conducting work on the gas main along 1st Street next week requiring a road closure on 1st Street between Freeman and…
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Man gets warning for taking Wyoming bighorn sheep lamb home
A game warden gave a warning to a man in Wyoming who took a bighorn sheep lamb home with him.…
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Boundary Fire emergency area, road and trail closure expanded
The Salmon‐Challis National Forest has expanded the Boundary Fire Emergency Area, Road and Trail Closure, Order Number:…
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Chukars lose third straight game with 5-4 loss against Billings
The playoff chase continues to heat up in the Pioneer League, but the Chukars are stumbling at the right time after their third straight loss, a 5-4…
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Naming contest begins Thursday for new Idaho Falls hockey team
A junior hockey team is coming to Idaho Falls and fans now get their chance to be apart of the team through the team’s naming…
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Victor city attorney insists mayor’s face mask order is lawful and school district must comply
Victor City Attorney, Herb Heimerl, penned a memorandum to the Mayor and City Council insisting the Mayor’s recently issued Order requiring all…
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Drowning victim identity released
Fort Hall Fire & EMS were dispatched at 9:50 a.m. Thursday to Siphon Road on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation at the bridge for a reported drowning…
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Idaho House Ethics committee publishes report on Rep. Giddings, recommends censure
The House Ethics Committee is officially recommending the Full House of Representatives censure Priscilla…
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Search for missing Teton County, Wyo. man
A person is missing in Teton County,…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair begins Friday
The fairgrounds in Blackfoot are hosting the Eastern Idaho State Fair starting tomorrow and lasting until Saturday, September…
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Idaho special session for Texas-type abortion law unlikely
Top elected state leaders say it’s not likely Idaho lawmakers will reconvene at the Statehouse this year to pass a law similar to one in Texas…
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Mask order extended by Teton County Commissioners
During a special meeting on Thursday, the Teton County Board of County Commissioners voted 3-2 to extend the current Teton District Health Officer…
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WARNING: Yellowstone’s bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut
Yellowstone National Park officials report the elk rut has begun in…
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ISU to add alcohol service in Holt Arena
Idaho State University will add alcohol service to home football games in Holt Arena this fall, starting with the opening game on Sept. 4.…
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DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for Caribou, Franklin and Oneida
UPDATE 9/2/21: The Idaho DEQ has lifted the Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Caribou, Franklin, and Oneida of improved air…
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HUD awards over $2.6 million to City of Pocatello’s Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program
The City of Pocatello’s Lead Safe & Healthy Homes program is getting another boost from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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Chukars lose series opener to Billings as northern division race heats up
The big inning haunted the Idaho Falls Chukars on Wednesday night, as the Chuks lost its series opener in Billings to the Mustangs…
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Sugar-Salem drops, Rigby, Skyline and West Side maintain first in Idaho football media polls
After the first full week of football in Idaho, there were multiple changes in this week’s Idaho high school football media…
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Idaho Falls Volleyball picks up pair of wins over Pocatello and Century
The Idaho Falls Volleyball team had themselves a good night on the court Tuesday night, sweeping Pocatello and taking down Century…
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Chad Daybell’s children speak out tonight on ’48 Hours’
Anchor Dylan Carder sat down with correspondent Jonathon Vigliotti Wednesday morning to talk about the program.…
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Augmented reality spine surgery
Spinal surgery is now a little easier at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls thanks to augmented reality…
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Idaho is creating new representative districts
The Idaho government has just started the process of redistricting for the entire state. Redistricting is redrawing the lines for the congressional…
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Idaho’s first Intermodal Rail Terminal
It was a big day for Pocatello as they officially welcomed the Savage Rail Port of Southern Idaho to the…
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Appeals court ruling nearly triggers Idaho abortion law
A federal appeals court’s decision allowing a Texas fetal heartbeat law to take effect Wednesday isn’t enough to trigger Idaho’s similar fetal…
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Idaho lawmakers receive threatening letters over wolf law
At least two Idaho state lawmakers received threatening letters concerning their votes on a law intended to drastically reduce wolf…
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Superintendent Ybarra submits fiscal 2023 budget request for Idaho public schools
Boosting Idaho students’ reading readiness, continued support for essential resources for students and improving salaries for teachers and support…
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Extra DUI patrols continue through Labor Day
Idaho State Police Troopers will continue with extra patrols through the Labor Day weekend as part of a statewide education and enforcement campaign…
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Soft opening set for Idaho Falls splash pad
The first splash pad in Idaho Falls is set for a soft opening to test the equipment and give residents a sneak peak of the new…
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Pocatello man sentenced for possessing child pornography
A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison followed by ten years of supervised release, for possessing sexually…
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Another candidate joins race for Pocatello mayor
Pocatello native and Army Veteran David Worley is challenging incumbent Mayor Brian Blad in the 2021 Pocatello City…
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