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Oscar Meyer WienerMobile makes a stop in Idaho Falls

September 25, 2022 5:49 PM Braydon Wilson

The WeinerMobile has been driving its buns off all summer and made a stop in Idaho…

Liz Cheney says she will not remain a Republican if Donald Trump is GOP nominee in 2024

September 25, 2022 5:12 AM CNN

Wyoming GOP Rep. Liz Cheney said at The Texas Tribune festival Saturday that if former President Donald Trump becomes the Republican Party’s nominee…

Idaho students invited to apply for prestigious U.S. Presidential Scholars Program

September 26, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho seniors with outstanding academic achievement set to graduate between January and August of 2023 are encouraged to apply for the 2022 – 2023…

Boundary Creek Road Bridge construction and closure schedule

September 25, 2022 2:00 PM News Team

The Boundary Creek Road (#568) will be closed between Sept. 26 and Oct. 15 for a bridge…

PCSD 25 announces Food Service Coordinator

September 25, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Heather Canfield as the Food Service…

Bridger-Teton National Forest hiring for summer 2023

September 25, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

pplications must be submitted between Sept. 29 and Oct. 6,…

AmeriCorps funding available for public health programs

September 25, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Serve Idaho, the Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism is accepting grant applications for Public Health AmeriCorps…

Marshall Public Library’s Garden to Give program continues to accept food for Idaho Foodbank

September 25, 2022 8:00 AM News Team

The Marshall Public Library is looking to take in your excess produce. Whether it’s a little or a lot, every bit helps.…

Firefighter dies battling the Moose Fire

September 24, 2022 7:38 PM Seth Ratliff

Saturday, a procession took place for Gerardo Rincon, a fallen firefighter who died battling the moose fire. Gerardo succumbed to a medical…

Puppy Market in Ammon attracts protesters

September 24, 2022 7:07 PM Braydon Wilson

About every Saturday, during the warmer weather, in the parking lot between Sportsman’s Warehouse and the theater in Ammon you may see people selling…

Historic Triangle Neighborhood honors their legacy with a festival

September 24, 2022 7:19 PM Braydon Wilson

Starting at 11 am, North 3rd and East Lander Street was a home to a festival honoring the legacy and history of the Triangle neighborhood in Historic…

Idaho State’s Run for Funds raises $40,000 for student scholarships

September 24, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

The second annual Kevin’s Run for Funds hosted by Idaho State University raised $40,000 for student scholarships, exceeding last year’s…

Bridger-Teton National Forest welcomes fall visitors

September 24, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

As fall season emerges around us, the Bridger-Teton National Forest offers many opportunities that serve the varied desires of both local and…

EIRMC employee honored at national awards ceremony

September 24, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

This is the highest honor HCA Healthcare bestows on…

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation, volunteer recognized for service to the community

September 24, 2022 9:00 AM News Team

Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation announced the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Intermountain Wyoming has recognized the department…

Special memorial held for Senator Nye

September 23, 2022 5:43 PM Linda Larsen

A special memorial was held this week for State Senator Mark Nye of…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 506 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

September 23, 2022 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 506 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.…

West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone National Park reopens

September 12, 2022 12:38 PM News Team

West Thumb Geyser Basin, located in the southern part of Yellowstone National Park, is now…

Judge bans cameras in Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell cases

September 23, 2022 3:09 PM News Team

Judge Steven Boyce issued a ruling Friday banning all still and video photography from the courtroom in the Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell…

CarFit helps seniors to feel more safe in their vehicles

September 23, 2022 11:25 AM Evan Thomason

AAA partnered with the Occupational Therapy program at Idaho State University to help seniors out on the…

Wyoming’s 2023 teacher of the year named

September 23, 2022 10:53 AM News Team

A physical science, physics and advanced chemistry teacher at Newcastle High School was named Wyoming’s 2023 Teacher of the Year in a surprise…

China Gulch temporary firewood area

September 23, 2022 5:14 PM News Team

The public will need a valid, hard copy, fuelwood…

Ross Fork Fire 45% contained

September 23, 2022 10:45 AM News Team

The fire has burned 37,811 acres and is 45%…

Phone scammers impersonate law enforcement

September 23, 2022 11:03 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff deputies have seen a wide variety of scams and fraudulent activity on social media, emails, texts and cell phone calls…

Moose Fire holds 51% containment

September 23, 2022 10:51 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,109 acres and is 51%…

Idaho Falls Fire Department awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to hire additional personnel

September 23, 2022 9:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will hire more firefighters and open an additional fire station much sooner than anticipated thanks to a $2,947,990…

Hunters asked to help with Chronic Wasting Disease testing in Salmon Region

September 23, 2022 9:41 AM News Team

While detected in Idaho, surveillance of CWD continues and hunters are asked to…

Tail end of summer adoption event Sept. 24

September 23, 2022 9:40 AM News Team

Head out to the Pocatello Animal Shelter Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a tail-waggin’ time.…

Idaho asks judge to rethink temporary block on abortion ban

September 22, 2022 12:17 PM Associated Press

Attorneys for the state of Idaho say a federal judge misinterpreted the law when he blocked part of a strict new abortion ban, and they say another…

Russet Olympics brought out lots of school pride for Shelley

September 22, 2022 5:58 PM Evan Thomason

The Russet Olympics is a past time for the high school students here unlike any…

Waterline repair on S Woodruff Avenue Thursday night

September 22, 2022 5:47 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a leaking waterline on S Woodruff Avenue, immediately south of its intersection with E…

RC Willey plans put on hold

September 22, 2022 5:25 PM Bill Cummings

RC Willey, an appliance retailer based in Salt Lake City, has apparently put expansion plans for Idaho Falls on…

Idaho Transportation Board approves unprecedented FY2023-2029 transportation plan

September 22, 2022 4:01 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Board approved the recommended FY2023-2029 Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP) Thursday during its monthly…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport control tower update

September 22, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

We have an update on plans to replace the control tower at Idaho Falls Regional…

Coroner identifies 4 killed in Bannock County crash

September 21, 2022 10:04 PM Joel Killam

Next of kin has been…

Turn over a new leaf – give blood this fall

September 22, 2022 11:30 AM News Team

On the first day of fall, the American Red Cross is asking the public to start the season off with a lifesaving blood…

Funding for multiple major water infrastructure projects with federal ARPA and state surplus funds approved

September 22, 2022 11:50 AM News Team

The Idaho Water Resource Board voted to spend approximately $87 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on a number of major water…

Construction update on Teton Canyon Roads and Trailheads

September 20, 2022 9:58 AM News Team

Mobilization of heavy equipment has begun for the Teton Canyon Road work.…

Empowering Parents vendor application window now open

September 22, 2022 11:46 AM News Team

Companies and individuals interested in offering goods or services on the Empowering Parents online marketplace can now submit…

Moose Fire remains 51% contained

September 22, 2022 11:37 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,109 acres and is 51%…

Acting District Ranger for the Salmon-Cobalt/Leadore Ranger Districts

September 22, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has brought in Bobbi Filbert as the Acting District Ranger for the Salmon-Cobalt/Leadore Ranger…

Portneuf Medical Center achieves another milestone in heart care

September 22, 2022 9:58 AM News Team

The Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute at Portneuf Medical Center achieved a significant milestone this month when it utilized the Impella 5.5…

Ramshorn Pack Bridge removed

September 22, 2022 10:04 AM News Team

On Friday, Helfrich Outfitter’s successfully removed the 40-foot-long, six foot wide and approximately 12,000-pound Ramshorn Pack Bridge from the…

Fall plant preparations

September 21, 2022 5:54 PM Evan Thomason

It is a crucial time to prepare our outdoor plants for the…

Blackfoot man sentenced to 30 years for producing child pornography

September 21, 2022 3:55 PM News Team

A 35-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for coercing a minor to engage in sexual activity and producing and receiving…

Downard Funeral Home could become parking lot

September 21, 2022 5:27 PM Linda Larsen

The future of the Downard Funeral Home in Pocatello might be a parking…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 516 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

September 21, 2022 4:33 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 516 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths…

Fed escalates its inflation fight with another big rate hike

September 21, 2022 12:08 PM Associated Press

Intensifying its fight against chronically high inflation, the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate Wednesday by a substantial three-quarters…

How to prepare for the upcoming flu season

September 21, 2022 11:30 AM Braydon Wilson

As fall approaches many in the medical industry are reminding us to take extra steps to stay healthy as Flu season approaches.…

ISU partners with IDHW to do wastewater surveillance testing for COVID-19

September 21, 2022 11:00 AM News Team

What you’re flushing down the drain is providing researchers at Idaho State University with the latest on COVID-19 in the Gem…

Owl Fire 100% contained, Moose Fire 51% contained

September 21, 2022 11:15 AM News Team

The Owl Fire has burned 747 acres and is 100%…

Countries Idaho imports the most goods from

September 20, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the countries Idaho imports the most goods to using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Countries are ranked by the highest…

Idaho Falls Fiber to host community open house

September 21, 2022 9:59 AM News Team

If you have questions about the Idaho Falls Fiber Network, come to the Idaho Falls Fiber Open House on…

Open house for Pocatello East Bench Wildfire Fuels Mitigation Project

September 21, 2022 9:58 AM News Team

You are invited to attend an open house to discuss the East Bench Wildfire Mitigation Project Wednesday, September 21, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.…

Contract at Idaho Falls Public Library for Bonneville County residents ending soon

September 21, 2022 10:49 AM Kailey Galaviz

Bonneville County residents who use the Idaho Falls Public Library services are asked to return all checked out items by Sept.…

Scenic road striping project completed

September 21, 2022 9:53 AM News Team

The one-way Scenic Drive near Jenny Lake reopened on Tuesday after being temporary closed for a road striping project to improve the comfort and…

CEI opens new doors for Idaho’s workforce

September 21, 2022 10:34 AM Seth Ratliff

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) will hold a ribbon-cutting Wednesday at 12:00 p.m. for the new Eastern Idaho Workforce Training Center…

Idaho a step closer to having largest research dairy in US

September 20, 2022 3:07 PM Associated Press

The University of Idaho’s plan to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm cleared a big hurdle on…

New opportunity for entrepreneurs on the horizon

September 20, 2022 6:23 PM Braydon Wilson

Entrepreneurs in the tech market will have new support on the…

Community Program grants fully distributed, partners announced

September 20, 2022 11:37 AM News Team

Funding allocated to reach children impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic is fully distributed earlier than anticipated.…

Child Passenger Safety Week seat check events happening across Idaho

September 20, 2022 11:42 AM News Team

This week, Idaho has multiple dates and locations for parents and caregivers to check their car seats for proper installation.…

Moose and Owl fires more than 50% contained

September 20, 2022 11:30 AM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,093 acres and is 51%…

Pocatello Regional Airport tri-annual FAA training Tuesday

September 19, 2022 12:00 PM News Team

Every three years the Pocatello Regional Airport simulates a full-scale exercise for training purposes as required by the Federal Aviation…

National Voter Registration Day at Idaho State University

September 20, 2022 11:05 AM Kailey Galaviz

The League of Women Voters of Pocatello is at Idaho State University today allowing students to “Register to vote and be…

Teton River Idaho Temple site announced

September 19, 2022 3:01 PM News Team

The Teton River Idaho Temple will be built on a 16.6-acre site located northwest of Second East 2000 North in Rexburg, Idaho, the First…

DOC seeks walkaway from East Boise Reentry Center

September 20, 2022 9:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for East Boise Community Reentry Center resident who walked away from the…

3 things to know this morning – September 20, 2022

September 20, 2022 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Idaho’s Heritage Conference kicks off Monday

September 18, 2022 8:00 AM Cole Sams

This event is free and open to the…

Plane crash victims identified

September 14, 2022 4:20 PM News Team

UPDATE 9/19/22: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of the deceased plane crash…

Idaho Supreme Court overturns grandparents’ visitation law

September 19, 2022 2:42 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court has overturned a law allowing grandparents to seek visitation rights after finding that it unconstitutionally violates the…

Bonneville County elections building has relocated

September 19, 2022 10:39 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Bonneville County Elections Building has relocated in Idaho Falls to meet the current and future needs of the…

Books 4 Kids to help put books in hands of kids in need

September 19, 2022 4:47 PM Braydon Wilson

In an effort to help raise the reading level of Native American children, the Just 4 Kids Urgent Care and Hall Foundation has partnered with…

Former Downard Funeral Home director in court Monday

September 19, 2022 4:48 PM Linda Larsen

The case against former Downard Funeral Home director Lance Peck was back in a Bannock County courtroom Monday for a pre-trial…

Idaho and Taiwan sign two-year wheat trade agreement

September 19, 2022 2:47 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday signed a two-year agreement supporting Idaho wheat sales to Taiwan in a deal that officials say gives wheat…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

September 19, 2022 4:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths over the weekend.…

Flags be returned to full staff at sunset

September 8, 2022 2:47 PM News Team

Flags will remain at half staff until the day of…

Moose and Owl fires containment increases

September 19, 2022 3:34 PM News Team

The human caused Moose Fire burning west and south of North Fork has burned 130,093 acres and is 51%…

Idaho gas prices drop 6 cents as summer winds down

September 19, 2022 12:10 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular dropped by another six cents this week as the summer draws to a…

Gordon names Wyoming Innovation Partnership Executive Director

September 22, 2022 11:57 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has announced Lauren Schoenfeld has been selected to serve as the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP) Executive…

D91 plans special Emotion Bowl on new turf with ribbon cutting on Sept. 24

September 20, 2022 11:10 AM News Team

This year’s Emotion Bowl is more special than ever as Idaho Falls School District 91 celebrates recent upgrades to Ravsten Stadium with a…

Salmon-Challis National Forest reports 1 new fire

September 19, 2022 12:30 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest has had one new fire in the last…

The search for a missing woman in Wyoming partly revolves around a mysterious 55-gallon drum

September 17, 2022 9:29 AM CNN

By Faith Karimi, CNN The console of Stacy Koester’s black Audi is stashed with items not found in most cars: Blue latex gloves. Allergy…

Prescribed fire in the Upper Gros Ventre drainage

September 19, 2022 10:12 AM News Team

Ignitions and mop-up operations should last between four to 10 days and could start between the end of September and middle of October.…

Vamos A Pescar! Fish and Game hosts fall fishing event at McTucker Ponds near Springfield

September 19, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

Join Fish and Game on Saturday, Sept. 24, at McTucker Ponds near Springfield for this free fishing event from 9 a.m. to noon.…

Scientists track how huckleberries fare in changing climate

September 19, 2022 10:08 AM Associated Press

Huckleberries are highly sought after, but the coveted mountain fruit was difficult to find across much of northern Idaho and eastern Washington this…