Local News Archives

Youth Choir Concert ends with a tribute to America

May 7, 2023 4:53 PM Braydon Wilson

A youth concert ended Saturday with a tribute to America. The concert included songs from many different genres and eras but ended with an armed…

Crash on I-86 causing delays

May 13, 2023 3:28 PM Travis Richards

The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting a crash on Interstate-86 Eastbound near Bannock Power County Line, blocking all lanes.…

ISU Department of Counseling sees enrollment growth

May 7, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Student counselors provide immediate improvement to mental health care…

Wyoming Stable Token Commission to hold first meeting May 8

May 7, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Remote access to the meeting will also be available via…

Summer air travel hint: Book now

May 7, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

As many project what could be a record summer for air travel, AAA is sharing tips to book and maximize your flight…

Is your name among Wyoming’s favorites for new babies?

May 7, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Is your name among Wyoming’s favorites for new…

Watch for motorcycles, share the road

May 6, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

According to the Idaho Transportation Department, there were 554 motorcycle crashes in the Gem State and 32 fatalities in 2021, representing an 18%…

DEQ awards nearly $16 million to five drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

May 6, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $15,388,688 in construction grants to five…

Be Kind To Animals Week

May 6, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Be Kind To Animals Week is an annual week-long celebration held in the first full week of May and takes place from May 7 to 13 this year.…

Gordon joins Senators Barrasso and Lummis to host summit to assist Wyoming communities with federal grant process

May 6, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

All sessions are free and open to the public, but prior registration is required.…

More than 2,000 ISU graduates to be recognized at Saturday’s commencement

May 5, 2023 9:30 AM Cole Sams

A total of 2,132 spring and summer 2023 graduates will receive 2,278 degrees and certificates during Idaho State University’s annual spring…

East Idaho farmers concerned about possible groundwater curtailments

May 5, 2023 6:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

East Idaho farmers have concerns about possible water use restrictions.…

‘May the Fourth’ be with you kickball game

May 5, 2023 12:04 PM Stephanie Lucas

A local high school is using the ‘The Force’ to teach students about force – Newton’s laws, to be exact.…

“It’s coming to a head, this week will change everything.” – Text message Lori Vallow-Daybell sends before her husband dies

May 5, 2023 1:14 PM Seth Ratliff

In court Friday, we learned more from the FBI about the text conversations and the affair between Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell leading up to the…

BLM extends Upper Snake East Travel Management Plan comment period

May 5, 2023 3:00 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is extending the public comment period on…

Teton County requests public participation to help draft revisions to Community Wildfire Protection Plan

May 5, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – Jackson Hole Fire/EMS (JHF/EMS), in collaboration with the Teton Area Wildfire Protection Coalition (TAWPC) and engineering…

ISU to award first master’s degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering

May 5, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The first students to ever receive a master’s from Idaho State University in Electrical and Computer Engineering will walk across the commencement…

Half-priced dog licenses from Pocatello Animal Services for May

May 5, 2023 11:00 AM News Team

License fees are half-price during the month of…

Use extra caution when traveling through 45th E. Road construction

May 5, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

As the construction and widening of the three mile stretch of 45th E. (Crowley Rd.) near 1st St. and Lincoln Rd. continues, Bonneville County…

May 9 labor market webinar focuses on broadband in Idaho

May 5, 2023 8:20 AM News Team

Registration for the May 9 webinar is…

3 things to do this weekend – May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 7:18 AM Zach Glancy

Here are some events going on in your local neighborhood this…

3 things to know this morning – May 5, 2023

May 5, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your “Cinco de Mayo”…

“Melani was being manipulated in one of the most difficult times of her life” – Melani Pawlowski’s husband during Lori Vallow-Daybell trial

May 4, 2023 11:12 AM Seth Ratliff

As court resumed Thursday morning, John Thomas continued with cross examination of Ian…

NRCS Idaho releases May 2023 Water Supply Outlook Report

May 4, 2023 2:39 PM News Team

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the May Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2023 water…

Fremont County fires destroy trailer house, cars, seriously burns person

May 4, 2023 12:19 PM News Team

Fremont County Emergency Management Fire Marshal Keith Richey reports Thursday morning in the last 24 hours, there have been six grass fires in…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport travelers can now make strides for environmental sustainability

May 4, 2023 6:33 PM News Team

Travelers flying through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) can now do their part to make air travel more sustainable.…

Drug investigation results in 2 arrests

May 4, 2023 11:32 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two individuals Wednesday after serving a search warrant on a Syringa St. residence in Idaho…

Weather-permitting, Yellowstone’s East Entrance Road opens Friday

May 4, 2023 11:17 AM News Team

Weather-permitting, the road from the East Entrance near Cody, Wyoming, to Fishing Bridge Junction (Sylvan Pass), and Canyon Village to Lake Village,…

PCSD 25’s new mandatory transportation registration is now open

May 4, 2023 11:41 AM News Team

For the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, PCSD 25 will be implementing online student registration to request student transportation.…

The most popular used cars in Idaho

April 26, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the five most popular used cars in Idaho, using data from…

Changes to Idaho Falls Public Library parking during water tower construction

May 4, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

Construction on the new water tower begins Monday, May 8, at the Idaho Falls Public…

“She said that she would cut me up” – Lori Vallow-Daybell’s former friend takes the stand

May 3, 2023 10:53 AM Kailey Galaviz

Audrey Barattiero, a former friend of Lori Vallow-Daybell’s and former follower of Chad Daybell, was first to testify in court on…

3 things to know this morning – May 4, 2023

May 4, 2023 7:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

ISU librarian retiring after 29 years of service

May 3, 2023 5:23 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho State University said goodbye to a special employee on Wednesday.…

Federal jury convicts Pocatello man of sexual exploitation of child, receipt of child pornography

May 3, 2023 4:13 PM News Team

On Tuesday, after a six-day trial, a federal jury convicted 43-year-old Trenton Powell of Pocatello, of eight counts of sexual exploitation of a…

Garage fire on Camrose Street under investigation

May 3, 2023 3:25 PM News Team

The cause of the fire is under investigation by IFFD’s Fire Prevention and Investigation…

Construction combine gives students hands-on experience with the trade and helps local vets

May 3, 2023 11:09 AM Braydon Wilson

Bonneville School District #93 students participated in a construction combine Wednesday earning hands-on experience as they build sheds for our…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 355 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

May 3, 2023 4:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths in the last…

Historic Challis Hot Springs becomes part of Land of the Yankee Fort State Park

May 3, 2023 10:56 AM Seth Ratliff

Idaho Gov. Brad Little will participate in the May 3, 2023 Rededication of the Challis Hot Springs, which after 130 years gets new life as a unit of…

Federal and state partners sign interagency agreement to respond to wildland fire in Idaho

May 3, 2023 10:20 AM News Team

This agreement provides the interagency framework across the state of Idaho for successful wildfire response through shared resources and improved…

Gov. Gordon donates wild bison license for wildlife conservation

May 3, 2023 9:50 AM News Team

The license will be issued through a raffle open only to Wyoming…

Pocatello Animal Services to host rabies clinic Saturday

May 3, 2023 9:50 AM News Team

Pocatello Animal Services will be hosting a rabies clinic Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2…

Boil order issued for some Island Park subdivisions

May 3, 2023 8:59 AM News Team

Some residents in Island Park will need to boil their water because of loss in water pressure.…

3 things to know this morning – May 3, 2023

May 3, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

County officials, staff train with the Idaho Association of Counties

May 2, 2023 6:24 PM Stephanie Lucas

County officials from all over east Idaho gathered Tuesday to train with the Idaho Association of…

“Chad was not stunned” – Daybell’s neighbors share details surrounding Tammy’s death

May 2, 2023 10:54 AM Kailey Galaviz

Tuesday’s court proceedings began with cross examination with Utah Forensic Pathologist Dr. Erik…

Media coalition challenges gag order again in Idaho slayings

May 2, 2023 11:52 AM Associated Press

A coalition of 30 news organizations launched another effort Monday to get a gag order lifted in the criminal case of a man accused of stabbing four…

Paranormal Cirque in Idaho Falls

May 2, 2023 5:28 PM Stephanie Lucas

It’s hard to miss the large tent being set up next to the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho…

Local teachers prepare to take students to Europe to visit Holocaust sites

May 2, 2023 5:32 PM Braydon Wilson

David Reeser is a history teacher at Madison High…

TSA takes over security at Jackson Hole Airport

March 22, 2023 11:23 AM News Team

The Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) Security Screening services will be operated by Federal Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents beginning…

Idaho Supreme Court Justice Stegner to retire

May 2, 2023 12:39 PM News Team

Idaho Supreme Court Justice John R. Stegner will retire from judicial service on Oct. 31, 2023, and eventually return to private practice as an…

Highland students return to class at Century High School

Highland students return to in-person classes at Century High School

May 2, 2023 11:48 AM Cole Sams

After the devastating fire that destroyed part of Highland High School less than two weeks ago, the student body was able to return to the class…

Continued community input sought on Pocatello trail vision

May 2, 2023 11:29 AM News Team

The City of Pocatello, US Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) and Bannock County are…

Little to hold town hall Tuesday

May 2, 2023 11:04 AM News Team

Governor Little will host a statewide AARP telephone town hall to provide information and answer questions from Idahoans about the 2023 legislative…

Teton County Health Department launches bilingual mental health and wellness platform

May 2, 2023 11:26 AM News Team

Teton County Health Department has partnered with CredibleMind to bring the community free and confidential access to the largest online library of…

Idaho Power requests changes to on-site generation offering

May 2, 2023 11:38 AM News Team

Idaho Power is requesting changes to its on-site generation offering that are a step toward ensuring fair prices for all…

Franklin County Sheriff’s Office investigates possible body found

May 2, 2023 10:56 AM News Team

The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a possible body…

College of Eastern Idaho hosts inaugural Energy Days on May 4

May 2, 2023 10:04 AM News Team

The event focuses on engaging local students and community members with the energy…

Grand Teton to host Junior Ranger Day on Saturday

May 2, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

Junior Ranger Day is free and open to the…

Fire officials urge extreme caution when burning debris and grass

May 2, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

Although much of Idaho received significant winter snow and spring precipitation, escaped burning operations present a significant wildfire risk this…

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s DNA found on evidence

May 1, 2023 10:13 AM Kailey Galaviz

Starting week four in the Lori Vallow-Daybell trial, the prosecution called FBI Senior DNA Analyst Keely Coleman to the…

3 things to know this morning – May 2, 2023

May 2, 2023 7:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

‘Nuclear Now’ documentary features the Idaho National Lab

May 1, 2023 5:41 PM Stephanie Lucas

A new Oliver Stone documentary debuting at Edwards Theater May 1 and May 2 is making waves for the Idaho National…

Idaho Gives campaign kicks off

May 1, 2023 5:12 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Gives campaign celebrated another year of giving in east Idaho at the Mountain America Center Monday. …

Flooding continues to impact Bannock County

May 1, 2023 5:08 PM Cole Sams

In Bannock County and throughout our area, the weather is finally starting to feel like…

Bridger-Teton National Forest was filled with shed hunters early Monday morning

May 1, 2023 11:49 AM Braydon Wilson

6:00 a.m. Monday saw more than 200 vehicles filled with shed hunters enter the Bridger-Teton National Forest from the National Elk Refuge, many who…

3 F&G wildlife management areas remain closed in southeastern and eastern Idaho

May 1, 2023 4:01 PM News Team

Tex Creek, Montpelier, and Georgetown Wildlife Management Areas will remain closed to all public entry until May 15,…

Idaho gas prices on the rise, but slowing down – for now

May 1, 2023 12:35 PM News Team

Gem State ranking jumps from 15th to 11th for most expensive…

Prescribed fire planned in Lick Creek Drainage of Salmon-Challis National Forest

May 1, 2023 11:43 AM News Team

The North Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest may implement a prescribed fire on the North Fork Ranger District in the Lick Creek drainage…

IFFD holds training at Mountain America Center Monday

May 1, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will be conducting training in the parking lot of the Mountain America Center on Event Center Drive on Monday.…

Snake River Animal Shelter to hold kitten baby shower May 3

May 1, 2023 9:36 AM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter (SRAS) is holding a special kind of party: its first ever kitten baby…

Youth Outdoor Skills Day set for May 13

May 1, 2023 9:36 AM News Team

The entire event is free and open to the whole family.…

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

May 1, 2023 9:36 AM News Team

With fire season quickly approaching, there’s no better time for all Idahoans to learn about protecting their homes, families and property from the…

3 things to know this morning – May 1, 2023

May 1, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

2 injured after firework incident at Madison High School Prom

May 7, 2023 2:38 PM Travis Richards

Two students were treated for minor injuries after a firework was set off at the venue of Madison High School’s prom last…

Woman dead after single vehicle crash

April 30, 2023 9:56 PM Travis Richards

Idaho State Police are investigating a single vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 20-26-93 at mile marker 223, south of Arco in Butte…

Two hospitalized after car hits motorcycle

April 30, 2023 9:52 PM Travis Richards

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred at 2:52 p.m. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, on SH-37 near milepost 31.5 in…

Antler Shed Hunting Returns to Teton County Wyoming: What you need to know

April 30, 2023 12:49 PM Braydon Wilson

While much of Wyoming will need to wait until May 15 to begin the annual search of shed antlers, Teton County Wyoming is excluded. Meaning that…

Idaho Gives event on May 2

April 30, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

The event will offer hamburgers and fries, a mayoral proclamation presentation and community members are encouraged to stop by and visit with their…

AAA offers sustainable travel tips

April 30, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

As many Americans prepare for a busy travel season, there’s a greater focus on exploring the world while reducing the potential for negative…

Come walk or run for Environmental Awareness 5K May 20

April 30, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

his event is free and open to the public.…

May fish stocking schedule for the Upper Snake Region

April 30, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

113,500 trout are headed to fishing waters in the Upper Snake Region this…

DEQ awards $13,639,750 to American Falls

April 30, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The funding will be used to construct a new well, install a water meter and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system and improve the water…

Let’s Ride!: Atomic City Trails Club holds first Rally event of the Spring-Summer season

April 29, 2023 4:44 PM Braydon Wilson

In their first event of the season the Atomic City Trails Club held their first rally near Cedar Butte on April 29. The event was the first of many…

S Boulevard to close Sunday

April 29, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

One block of S Boulevard will be closed again Sunday night beginning at 7 p.m. Motorists should plan alternate…

May trout stocking schedule for the Salmon Region

April 29, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…

Are your tires road trip ready?

April 29, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

New tires significantly outperform worn tires in safety, handling and…

Marshall Public Library’s “Garden to Give” for the Idaho Foodbank is back

April 29, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

It’s time to start seeding our…

North Highway 89 Pathway to open next week

April 29, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

Staff will be sweeping and cleaning the pathway next week, but users should remain cautious of debris remaining on the pathway from winter sanding on…