Jackson Police investigate after ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found
The Jackson Police Department began investigating a call about ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found at May Park in east Jackson Friday around 7:50 a.m.…
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Side-by-side to be raffled off for homelessness
A new campaign to raise funds for an Idaho Falls shelter has…
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Jefferson School District seeking $80 million bond
Jefferson School District 251 is asking for voters to approve a new school bond, which would fund several proposed…
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Idaho Falls YMCA cuts ribbon at new playground
The local YMCA officially opened the new “Christina Anderson Playground and Outdoor Basketball Court”…
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Superintendent Ybarra’s Prevention and Support conference comes to Boise
The 28th annual Idaho Prevention and Support conference, “Peace, Hope, and Healing During Challenging Times,” is set for April 11-…
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Construction on Pocatello Booster Station and Transmission line begins Monday
The City of Pocatello recently awarded IMCO General Construction, Inc. to construct a new Booster Station and Transmission line off of Pocatello…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,051 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,051 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths…
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Construction update on Mountain American Center
Construction on the $62 million Mountain America Center is moving along, right on…
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Grand Teton helicopter goat shoot fells 50 invasive animals
Contractors hired by Grand Teton National Park have killed 50 invasive mountain goats this week in a campaign to protect the park’s herd of native…
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Simplot donates to community programs in southeastern Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello’s J.R. Simplot Co. employees presented a ceremonial check in the amount of $122,242 Thursday that…
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Yellowstone road improvement projects in 2022
There will be three major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park beginning in 2022.…
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BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road
The Bureau of Land Management has closed Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near…
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ISU professor watching Ukraine situation closely
One of the people watching the Ukraine conflict very closely is Idaho State University Political Science Professor Dr. Colin…
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Dads on Duty in Jefferson School District
The new volunteer program brings in dads to bridge the community and schools together, explains Whitney Wagoner, the student safety coordinator for…
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Yellowstone starts bison cull as animals migrate to Montana
Yellowstone National Park captured 37 bison migrating outside the park and sent most of them to slaughter under a program that seeks to prevent the…
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Investigation finds local potato farm offers illegal low wages or deportation to workers
The U.S. Department of Labor found a potato farm in Bancroft failed to pay required wages and provide safe living conditions for its foreign workers.…
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Salmon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Salmon man on…
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Alcohol serving health bill passes Senate
At the Idaho Statehouse Thursday, the Senate passed a bill to lower the age for someone to be able to sale and serve…
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Substitute teacher drug test bill goes to full House
The House Education Committee advanced a bill to require mandatory drug testing for substitute teachers…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,409 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,409 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths…
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Bannock County completes ADA restroom renovations under budget
After months of hard work and supply chain delays, the six newly renovated, wheelchair accessible restrooms in the Bannock County Courthouse were…
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House OKs bill to keep lethal injection drug source secret
The House has approved legislation that would bar Idaho officials from releasing where they obtain the drugs used in lethal injection executions.…
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Students celebrate FFA Week by driving tractors into school
Students at Rigby High School arrived in style…
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See how Idaho is affected by e-commerce scams
Wicked Reports investigated e-commerce scams in Idaho using data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints…
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Idaho Falls Zoo seeks new adult volunteers
The Idaho Falls Zoo needs adult volunteers to perform on-grounds conservation presentations, support education programs, special events, help with…
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Test run underway at Idaho Site Liquid Waste Treatment Facility
Department of Energy (DOE) Idaho National Laboratory Site crews are operating the final test run of the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit (IWTU),…
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Take immediate measures to prevent frozen waterlines
The Idaho Falls Water Division is encouraging property owners who have properties that are 20 years or older to take immediate measures to prevent…
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Party affiliation bill moves to Senate
If you aren’t sure whether you will be voting Republican or Democrat in the upcoming Primary Election, you may have to make your decision sooner…
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House OKs bill to protect Idaho gun makers, carriers
Legislation to enhance protections for gun-makers, sellers and weapons carriers during declared emergencies in Idaho is headed to the governor.…
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Idaho Senate OKs resolution condemning ‘divisive curriculum’
The Idaho Senate has approved a resolution that characterizes The New York Times’ “1619 Project” as a divisive reeducation campaign about…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,310 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,310 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths…
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Birth control bill passes Senate
A bill to require health insurance companies to cover the cost of general birth control has passed the…
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Bill lifting Idaho’s primary militia ban passes Idaho House
The Idaho House resoundingly passed a bill that would repeal the state’s primary law banning private militias on Wednesday.…
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Gov. Gordon recognizes nationwide RISE award winner
Governor Mark Gordon recognized the selection of Newcastle Middle School Paraprofessional Keeley Anderson as the 2022 Recognizing Inspiring School…
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New construction projects on the way in Rexburg
Summer of 2022 will see some new road construction coming into the Rexburg area. The city of Rexburg Public Works director Keith Davidson says the…
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INL, University of Utah agree to expand collaborative research opportunities
Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have signed an agreement allowing both organizations to collaborate on research and development…
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East Idaho education project grant deadline March 1
The Idaho Community Foundation is seeking grant applications to the Idaho Future Fund for projects that will support gaps in K-12 educational…
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Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board Call on residents to shape future of tourism in Tetons
The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Joint Powers Board (JHTTB) is calling on community members living or working in Teton County, Wyoming, to share…
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Firefighters battle fire in downtown Pocatello
Firefighters spent Wednesday morning battling a fire at the corner of Clark Street and North Main Street in…
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Highest-paying construction jobs in Boise
Stacker compiled the highest paying construction jobs in Boise, ID using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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House OKs Idaho participation in Powerball with new nations
Legislation allowing the Powerball lottery and its huge jackpots to continue in Idaho has cleared the House.…
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Flag be flown at half staff at Capitol and in Teton County on Friday
Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Teton County from sunrise to sunset…
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Reminder: Clean up after your pet on public trails
The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department (TCJPRD) would like to remind you to clean up after pets when utilizing public hiking and…
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Police search for juvenile runaway
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for a 15-year-old juvenile runaway.…
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Bonneville County Library Board discusses renewing the contract with the city
No progress was made on whether the Idaho Falls Public Library will charge residents in Bonneville county more to use the services the library…
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Rental fee regulations bill
After passing a bill earlier this month to ban cities or counties from capping rental fees, the Idaho House will now take up a bill that would impose…
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House asks Washington Governor to veto possible gas tax
The Idaho House unanimously passed Tuesday what is called a Joint Memorial to Washington State Governor Jay…
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Troopers respond to semi fire on I-15
The Pocatello Fire Department reports crews were busy Tuesday morning working a semi fire on southbound Interstate 15 at milepost 62 near Port of…
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Bill would reimburse defendants who shoot under self-defense
A panel of lawmakers introduced legislation that would strengthen Idaho’s “stand your ground” law by requiring counties to reimburse anyone…
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House approves ban on businesses requiring vaccinations
The Idaho House of Representatives has approved a bill to make it a crime for an employer to require a COVID-19 vaccine or require employees to…
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SIPH to provide free health screenings
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is conducting free health screenings, by appointment only, for the public on Feb. 23 and Feb.…
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Teton County hires Regional Transportation Planning Administrator
Teton County announced the hire of a Regional Transportation Planning Administrator, a newly created position that will coordinate the transportation…
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Bannock County lieutenant to retire after 30 years of service
A long-time Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is hanging up his badge after nearly 30 years of…
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Retaining wildland firefighters helps keep communities safe
Idaho’s wildland firefighters are a step closer to receiving competitive compensation on par with their federal peers and other western…
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Target announces grand opening date for Jackson store
Target will have the official grand opening of the new Jackson, Wyoming store on April 3,…
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Additional areas of City Creek Trail System to be closed for Russian Olive removal
The City of Pocatello is continuing its work to remove Russian Olive trees in the City Creek Trail…
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Legislation aimed at Idaho property taxes clears House panel
Legislation to force local taxing districts to use some of their revenue sharing funds from state sales tax for property tax relief is headed to the…
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Bill to ban youth gender confirmation surgery introduced
Legislation that would make it illegal to perform gender confirmation surgery on juveniles was introduced in the Idaho House State Affairs Committee…
Continue Reading Bison operations begin in Yellowstone
Bison operations began at the Stephens Creek administrative area in Yellowstone National Park late last week.…
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Track your refund online anytime
After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, track your refund online at tax.idaho.gov/refund for the most up-to-date information.…
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Risch endorses Bedke for Idaho Lieutenant Governor
Idaho U.S. Senator Jim Risch is throwing his support behind Speaker Scott Bedke and officially endorsed Bedke to be Idaho’s next Lieutenant…
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DEQ seeks comment on 2022 Integrated Report
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the 2022 Integrated…
Continue Reading AT&T is shutting down its 3G network. Here’s how it could impact you
By Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business Twenty years after 3G was first introduced in the United States, paving the way for a new generation of mobile…
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Farming production and costs down, but total revenue up in Idaho
2021 was an historic year for our local…
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Rigby Rocket Club taking aim at Nationals
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The next generation of rocket scientists are blasting off in Rigby. Five Rigby students will be competing in this year’s “Team…
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Wind Chill Warning with a few snow showers for Tuesday
An area of low pressure continues to slide to the southwest, with a few leftover snow showers and cold air from the north. OVERNIGHT: A chance of…
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Bill prohibiting ‘ballot harvesting’ passes Idaho House
The Idaho House on Monday passed a bill making it illegal to deliver a neighbor’s voting ballot to the post office.…
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Stricter voter affiliation bill narrowly passes Idaho House
voters to join a political party earlier in the year if they want to vote in the primary narrowly passed the Idaho House on Monday after lively…
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Superintendent Ybarra seeks re-election
Current State Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra announced Monday she will seek re-election this…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 3,496 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 3,496 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths over the holiday…
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Health officials urge vaccines as Idaho lags behind
We’re two years into the pandemic, and doctors are still echoing the same…
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Idaho gas prices now below the national average
International tensions and the rising cost of crude oil have sent gas prices soaring in other parts of the country, but so far, Idaho has been spared…
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Are you prepared for a power outage?
Power outages can occur anytime due to factors such as storms, animals and…
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BLM selects new Idaho State Director
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Director Tracy Stone-Manning announced veteran and manager Karen Kelleher has been selected as the BLM’s Idaho…
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Attorney General issues tips for homeowners on solar installations
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden is advising Idahoans to do their homework before purchasing residential rooftop solar…
Continue Reading Want to visit a popular US national park this summer? Start planning yesterday
Venice knows the burden all too well. So does…
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See how many fruits and vegetables people consume in Idaho
Thistle investigated fruit and vegetable consumption in Idaho using data from Centers for Disease Control and…
Continue Reading Election transparency bills introduced in Idaho committee
Two bills focused on transparency in Idaho’s elections were introduced in a Senate committee on Monday.…
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Bonneville K9 deputy passes away
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has suffered a big…
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In-person hunter education classes scheduled in Pocatello
With spring turkey hunts and the big game controlled hunt application period right around the corner, now is the time to get your hunter education…
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Bethel Missionary Baptist Church receives national recognition
The National Park Service has listed the Bethel Missionary Baptist Church in Pocatello in its National Register of Historic…
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Powerline down near Fort Hall
FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFIF) – A powerline caused some traffic early Monday morning near Fort Hall. Police and firefighters both responded to the downed…
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District 93 School Board to attend ISBA Day in Boise
Idaho state legislators and the Idaho State School Board Association have come together for their annual Day on the Hill, where Idaho School board…
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House fire leaves one injured
The Idaho Falls Fire Department got the call just after 7 A.M. Sunday, of a house fire in the 2000 block of North 45th…
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Pocatello Model Railroad and Historical Society back open to public
A unique display in Pocatello is going full steam…
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Massive decrease in temperature in the next few days
A cold front will pass through tomorrow which will look to bring several changes to weather forecast in the coming…
Continue Reading Don’t Quit! Fitness campaign launches in Idaho
IDAHO (KIFI) – Continuing his goal of ending childhood obesity, fitness icon Jake “Body by Jake” Steinfeld, Chairman of the National Foundation…
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Snow showers tomorrow leading to a cold week ahead
Snow showers will be present for most of the region at some point in the day…
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American Dog Sled Race a big part of life on Ashton
The American Dog Derby, is America’s oldest dog sled race with its origins tracing back to 1917. The race has quickly become part of the lives of the…
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Fire displaces two
Two people and two dogs have been displaced after an early morning fire…
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Train car derailed in Idaho Falls
A train car is back on its tracks in Idaho Falls after some quick work from…
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Gov. Little signs business tax cut bill
Governor Brad Little signed House Bill 450 into law Friday, providing an estimated $64 million in unemployment insurance tax cuts for Idaho…
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Idaho woman pleads guilty in death of young stepson
An Idaho woman has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in connection with the beating death of her 9-year-old stepson.…
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The American Dog Derby kicked off in Bear Gulch
Many today gathered in Bear Gulch near Ashton to race their dog sleds for the first day of…
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IDGOP responds to Bundy switching his affiliation
The Idaho Republican Party is responding to governor candidate Ammon Bundy switching his affiliation from Republican to…
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Urgent recall issued for infant formulas
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday cautioned people to avoid certain powdered infant formulas that may be tied to bacterial infections…
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College entrance exam won’t be required for this year’s graduates
The State Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to waive Idaho’s requirement that members of the high school Class of 2022 must take a…
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High schools will no longer use Holt Arena for football games
Pocatello, Highland and Century high school fans will be getting a home field advantage next…
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United Way hosts virtual 5K
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its second annual 5K Your Way from Feb. 18 to Feb.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,214 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,214 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths…
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