Local News Archives

Rexburg prepares to launch open access fiber network

February 8, 2023 11:12 AM Braydon Wilson

After a decade of hard work, the City of Rexburg is preparing to launch its open-access fiber…

ZZ Top adds Idaho Falls stop to tour

February 8, 2023 4:19 PM Bill Cummings

ZZ Top has added Idaho Falls to its upcoming…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 875 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

February 8, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 875 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the last…

Big Spin winner from Idaho Falls claims $70,000, Oldtown winner claims $80,000

February 8, 2023 2:51 PM News Team

Two Big Spin winners from two very different parts of Idaho met at Boise Towne Square on Wednesday afternoon for the chance to win up to $100,000…

Another ‘Souper Bowl’ season comes to an end

February 8, 2023 11:26 AM Kailey Galaviz

The friendly ‘Souper Bowl’ competition between Skyline High School and Idaho Falls High School officially wraps up on…

Risch on State of the Union: Biden’s actions have real world consequences

February 8, 2023 10:58 AM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union…

76 cats and dogs find homes

February 8, 2023 11:03 AM News Team

Dozens of cats and dogs found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from Jan.14 through Feb. 4, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…

Teton County GIS platform transition update

February 10, 2023 9:59 AM News Team

Teton County has received many questions regarding the change from the County’s current Geographic Information System (GIS) to a new platform and…

Idaho federal court among most efficient in nation

February 8, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in…

Section of Quinn Road closed indefinitely

February 7, 2023 11:27 AM News Team

A section of Quinn Road is closed indefinitely as crews work on a sewer…

Arctic Circle pays off student outstanding lunch balances

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Arctic Circle and its nonprofit foundation arm, Arctic Cares, announced a major donation to benefit young students in Idaho, Wyoming and…

Wyoming students selected for United States Senate Youth Program

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Two Wyoming students will join Senator John Barrasso and Senator Cynthia Lummis in representing Wyoming during the 61st annual United States Senate…

3 things to know this morning – February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

30 news groups ask Idaho Supreme Court to reject gag order

February 7, 2023 2:37 PM Associated Press

Thirty news organizations have asked the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn a gag order in a case against a man accused of stabbing four University of…

New Idaho Fish and Game director named

February 7, 2023 4:11 PM News Team

Fredericks is currently a deputy director and has spent his entire professional career at Fish and…

Newly-released photo shows Gabby Petito’s injuries

February 7, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

A new photo of Gabby Petito was released Tuesday by the law firm representing her…

Local law enforcement reminds us to be safe when having fun in the snow

February 7, 2023 11:45 AM Braydon Wilson

Lots of snow has led to many people exploring the back country and snowy mountains all throughout our region. With a large amount of people taking to…

3 displaced after early morning basement fire on 11th Street

February 7, 2023 12:24 PM News Team

There were no injuries following Tuesday morning’s house fire on 11th Street in Idaho Falls; however, three individuals were temporarily displaced…

Car takes out power pole causing power outage

February 7, 2023 12:05 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Power reports there is a power outage on the westside of Idaho Falls near Skyline and Pancheri Drive.…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces exciting Entertainment Line Up

February 7, 2023 11:07 AM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced an exciting Entertainment Line Up of concerts and shows.…

Department of Labor hosting hiring event in Pocatello Feb. 15

February 7, 2023 11:11 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday Feb.…

Idaho Dept. of Finance appoints Securities Bureau Chief

February 7, 2023 11:04 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance announced John Yaros has been appointed the Securities Bureau…

Dreambox Foto Funhouse taking selfies to a whole new level

February 7, 2023 11:10 AM Kailey Galaviz

Are you looking for a fun, new way to spend Valentine’s Day this year? Well, Dreambox in Rexburg might have you…

F&G detects 15 deer with chronic wasting disease in 2022

February 7, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

All were in the same general area where the disease was first detected in…

U.S. Department of Energy Idaho Office Employees Receive National Recognition

February 7, 2023 9:32 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently recognized two employees from the Idaho Operations Office (DOE-Idaho) for their outstanding performance…

F&G seeking public comment on Draft Gray Wolf Management Plan 2023-2028

February 7, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

You can review the plan and submit comments through March…

3 things to know this morning – February 7, 2023

February 7, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Pocatello Animal Shelter operating at full capacity

February 6, 2023 6:56 PM Cole Sams

The Pocatello Animal shelter is packed and staff is reaching out ti the community to help find many cats and dogs a new…

Winter tourism spike helps West Yellowstone areas

February 6, 2023 6:03 PM Braydon Wilson

The heavy amounts of snow that has been seen this winter season has led to a good season of tourism in West Yellowstone areas, and Island Park is…

Idaho drivers paying 15 cents more to fill up on average

February 6, 2023 12:31 PM News Team

Idaho drivers are feeling pain at the pump this week.…

INL director named American Association for the Advancement of Science fellow

February 6, 2023 4:50 PM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) Director John Wagner has been named a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).…

WMAs closed in Southeast and Upper Snake Regions to protect wintering wildlife

February 6, 2023 4:38 PM News Team

Beginning Feb. 3, several Idaho Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs) in southeast and east Idaho were closed to all public…

Idaho Fish and Game initiates winterfeeding action in Bear Lake County

February 6, 2023 4:21 PM News Team

Winter conditions in the southeast corner of the region, specifically areas of Bear Lake, Caribou and Franklin Counties, have been particularly…

Mountain America Center sees success going on 3 months of business

February 6, 2023 11:16 AM Kailey Galaviz

It’s been a little more than two months since the Mountain American Center opened to the public for the first…

Idaho students to present at World Literacy Summit in Oxford, United Kingdom

February 6, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

“This is an incredible opportunity for these…

Anthony Klotz, who coined the term “Great Resignation,” to speak at ISU

February 6, 2023 9:56 AM News Team

Dr. Anthony Klotz will offer a free presentation to the public Wednesday, Feb.…

3 things to know this morning – February 6, 2023

February 6, 2023 7:08 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Air Quality Advisory lifted for Franklin County

February 5, 2023 3:27 PM Travis Richards

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted the Air Quality Advisory for Franklin…

Snow showers and gusty winds continue overnight into the early morning

February 5, 2023 4:10 PM Evan Thomason

We currently have lots of snow showers in the region this afternoon that are expected to continue all the way into Monday morning dropping another…

Fire in Swan Valley destroys private business

February 5, 2023 3:17 PM Linda Larsen

A late night fire in Swan Valley, completely destroys a private…

Man killed in single vehicle accident

February 5, 2023 7:06 PM Travis Richards

Idaho State Police are investigating single vehicle crash on Sunday, February 05, 2023, at 1:21 p.m., on Thousand Springs Grade Road, South of…

Fire and Ice fest capped with a fire show and fireworks

February 5, 2023 11:39 AM Braydon Wilson

A day full of celebration and finding your inner fire within the icy winter came to an end Saturday evening after a long day of activities people…

Governor’s 2023 Prayer Breakfast to feature Anne Beiler

February 5, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Tickets are sold on a first come first serve…

Rocky Mountain Power announces new grants focused on community enhancement and environment

February 5, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Six grants totaling $27,600 were given to Idaho…

DEQ awards nearly $52 million to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 5, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced the award of $51,335,442 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater…

Local student mathletes to compete in southeast Idaho math contest

February 5, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

A total of 160 mathletes from 16 local schools will…

Annual celebration of Fire and Ice takes place in Lava Hot Springs

February 4, 2023 6:08 PM Braydon Wilson

Lava Hot springs is hosting their annual celebration of warmth and freeze, as their annual Fire and Ice Festival is taking place Saturday. The day…

Chinese spy balloon shot down over Atlantic Ocean

February 4, 2023 1:24 PM Travis Richards

NATIONAL NEWS (KIFI)-The Chinese surveillance balloon seen traveling across the US this week has been shot down in U.S. airspace, according to a…

Malo first to win five consecutive stages at Pedigree Dog Stage Stop Race

February 5, 2023 3:00 PM Travis Richards

DRIGGS, Wyoming (KIFI)-When Anny Malo crossed the finish line in Driggs, Wyoming she became the first person in the Pedigree Stage Stop Race’s…

Gov. Little declares February STEM Matters Month

February 4, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

“From logging to computer science, mining to healthcare, or teaching to business, the skills that STEM education fosters will propel Idaho students…

Public can comment on big game season proposals beginning Feb. 8

February 4, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Open houses will be held in each region for hunters to weigh in on the season-setting…

DEQ awards nearly $192,000 to six drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

February 4, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

“Families, farmers, ranchers, and all Idaho residents rely on clean, efficient water and wastewater systems. These systems are not only a crucial…

2023 Specialty Crop Grant application period open

February 4, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced the application period for 2023 Specialty Crop Block Grants is now open.…

Risch welcomes spring interns to Washington, D.C. office

February 4, 2023 8:00 AM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch welcomed four interns to serve in his Washington, D.C. Senate office for Spring 2023.…

US may lift protections for Yellowstone, Glacier grizzlies

February 3, 2023 10:03 AM Associated Press

U.S. wildlife officials have taken the first step to lift federal protections for grizzly bears in the northern Rocky Mountains, which would open the…

Cold weather drives elk to area farmlands

February 3, 2023 6:12 PM Seth Ratliff

Any given winter brings a host of challenges for farming communities like Niter in Caribou…

Idaho Falls security camera catches burglar

February 3, 2023 4:33 PM News Team

A home security camera helped catch a burglary early Friday morning in Idaho…

2 Idaho Falls individuals sentenced to 20 years trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl

February 3, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

Ernestine Delafuente and Simon Martinez of Idaho Falls were sentenced to federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine,…

Jackson ski instructor, former Marine killed in Ukraine shelling while doing humanitarian work

February 3, 2023 3:40 PM Bill Cummings

A retired U.S. Marine who lived in Jackson Hole in early 2000 working as a ski instructor at several mountain resorts was killed doing humanitarian…

Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March

February 3, 2023 12:21 PM News Team

On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…

Anny Malo takes back the yellow bib withe fastest time on Pedigree Stage Stop Race Stage 5

February 3, 2023 12:16 PM News Team

Anny Malo won Stage Five, a 35-mile out-and-back trail along the Upper Green River near…

United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host 3rd annual Virtual 5K Your Way

February 3, 2023 9:47 AM News Team

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual virtual 5K Your Way from Feb. 17-25.…

Degraded Air Quality and Burn Ban for Franklin County

February 3, 2023 9:45 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…

3 things to do this weekend – February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 7:31 AM Zach Glancy

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

3 things to know this morning – February 3, 2023

February 3, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

No one injured in structure fire

February 2, 2023 6:18 PM News Team

Just after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Teton County Fire & Rescue was notified of possible residential structure fire on Thistle Creek Drive north of Victor.…

Drought levels look to be improving but not enough to get out of drought

February 2, 2023 11:38 AM Evan Thomason

All of Eastern Idaho is seeing precipitation above normal which is helping us to recover from our previous years of…

Idaho lawmakers begin bill to expand Idaho

February 2, 2023 12:57 PM Seth Ratliff

The Idaho State Legislature began work on the Greater Idaho Bill in committee on…

Interior: $580M headed to 15 tribes to fulfill water rights

February 2, 2023 6:03 PM Associated Press

Fifteen Native American tribes will get a total of $580 million in federal money this year for water rights settlements, the Biden administration…

Gov. Little notifies Biden Administration of Idaho’s intent to sue on grizzly delisting

February 2, 2023 3:09 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little notified the Biden Administration Thursday of his intention to sue the federal government for its failure to uphold the law and…

Montana man charged with attempted murder of 2 teenagers

February 2, 2023 2:53 PM Associated Press

A Montana man was charged with attempted murder and attempted rape Thursday following a violent assault on two teenagers in a rural area bordering…

Alix Crittenden wins Stage 4 of Pedigree Stage Stop Race

February 2, 2023 12:17 PM News Team

The Yellow Bib which has rested on Anny Malo’s shoulders every stage except one since last year, dramatically moved to Alix Wednesday.…

Wyoming lands world’s largest vertical farming research facility

February 2, 2023 12:10 PM News Team

The project will support the retention and creation of nearly 200 high-paying jobs in the…

Idaho joins $22.5 million multistate securities settlement against Nexo Capital

February 2, 2023 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) announced Thursday it has issued a consent order against, Nexo Capital Inc. (Nexo).…

City of Rocks National Reserve achieves Dark Sky Park certification

February 2, 2023 12:28 PM News Team

City of Rocks National Reserve has received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park by the International Dark-Sky Association (IDA).…

Potato retail sales on the rise

February 2, 2023 10:35 AM News Team

Potato retail sales increased in dollar sales by 17.2% but decreased in volume sales by -1.3% from October to December 2022 compared to the same…

Nominations wanted for 2024 Idaho Teacher of the Year

February 2, 2023 9:54 AM News Team

The State Department of Education is now accepting applications for Idaho’s most prestigious award in teaching, Teacher of the…

Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in southeast and east Idaho

February 2, 2023 9:53 AM News Team

Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast or east Idaho?…

3 things to know this morning – February 2, 2023

February 2, 2023 7:09 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Many Idahoans eligible for free e-file

February 1, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

Many Idahoans are aware they can e-file their tax returns, but few know it might be free.…

Idaho bill would move state audit agency under GOP control

February 1, 2023 6:12 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in Idaho have introduced a bill that would eliminate the state’s only bipartisan legislative committee and place an independent auditing…

Valentines wanted for seniors

February 1, 2023 10:51 AM Kailey Galaviz

JustServe Idaho Falls is looking for those who want to share the love this Valentine’s Day…

Homeowners clear damage after Lemhi River floods

February 1, 2023 6:08 PM Seth Ratliff

In the aftermath of Monday night’s flood near Lemhi county, residents are working to clear the…

Trio of child predators held accountable in east Idaho

February 1, 2023 4:34 PM News Team

In the past week, two east Idaho men were sentenced and one man was convicted at trial, in cases involving the sexual exploitation of children, U.S.…

City of Pocatello migrates to new domain

February 1, 2023 4:00 PM News Team

Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…

Idaho gas prices fly past national average

February 1, 2023 3:31 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average price for regular gasoline is back above the national average after spending about 10 days below…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 704 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

February 1, 2023 4:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 704 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths in the last week.…

Canceling school is not an easy task when it comes to Idaho weather

February 1, 2023 11:00 AM Braydon Wilson

Recent cold temperatures, and school cancellations have sparked a lot of conversation with students and families about what it took for schools to…

East Idaho Crime Stoppers expands

February 1, 2023 5:02 PM News Team

East Idaho Crime Stoppers is expanding even more this…

Continuous Medicaid enrollment ends April 1. First batch of notices issued Wednesday

February 1, 2023 11:51 AM News Team

During the federal COVID-19 public health emergency, states were not allowed to remove anyone from Medicaid unless they moved out of the state, asked…