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Animal shelter struggling to house animals and support them financially

October 3, 2023 11:43 AM Braydon Wilson

They’re our family pets, our furry friends, but through a variety of causes, they sometimes end up in a temporary home of the shelter. But what…

Recent weather affecting harvest season

October 3, 2023 11:50 AM Kailey Galaviz

Recent rain and cold temperatures have posed difficult conditions for local farmers trying to harvest their…

Butte County community raises $40,000 for Dillon Waymire’s recovery

October 2, 2023 4:49 PM Eric Moon

A local high school football player is still in recovery after suddenly collapsing during a Butte County football game last…

Judge dismisses lawsuit over Idaho’s new voter registration laws

October 3, 2023 5:20 PM News Team

On Monday, Fourth Judicial District Judge Samuel Hoagland dismissed with prejudice the lawsuit challenging Idaho’s new voter registration…

“Brake for Breakfast” raises breast cancer awareness

October 3, 2023 1:54 PM Dylan Carder

This month, hospitals around east Idaho and the country will be participating in the 24th annual Brake for Breakfast…

2nd annual Pocatello Historic Home Tour taking place on Saturday

October 3, 2023 10:10 AM Cole Sams

Pocatello’s historic structures are set to open their doors for a day of touring, and it’s all for a good…

United Way of Southeastern Idaho needs donations for annual Coat for Kids Drive

October 3, 2023 9:55 AM Cole Sams

The United Way of Southeastern Idaho, its Women United affinity group, and the Pocatello-Chubbuck Head Start Program is teaming up again to…

WSGS and USGS announce completion of 2 Geophysical Surveys in Wyoming

October 3, 2023 9:40 AM News Team

The Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) announced the completion of two airborne geophysical surveys in…

Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7

October 3, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

There is still space…

Former funeral home owner now charged with felony complaints

October 2, 2023 11:32 AM Cole Sams

There are new charges against the former owner of the Downard Funeral Home &…

3 things to know this morning – October 3, 2023

October 3, 2023 7:05 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Friday night brawl leads to injuries, arrests in Idaho Falls

October 2, 2023 6:03 PM Stephanie Lucas

There are new details about a Friday night brawl at Kate Curley Park in Idaho…

Boats airlifted into Snake River

October 2, 2023 6:15 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Agriculture continues to fight quagga mussels in a section of the Snake River near Twin…

Idaho Falls kids warmed with 400 coats

October 2, 2023 10:04 AM Kailey Galaviz

Mountain America gave more than 400 coats to kids at A.H. Elementary School…

Idaho Public Utilities Commission approves natural gas utility’s application to reduce rates

October 2, 2023 2:48 PM News Team

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission recently approved Intermountain Gas Company’s application that will reduce rates for most customers,…

Idaho gas prices stuck in limbo

October 2, 2023 11:58 AM News Team

While the national average is now a penny higher than a year ago, Idaho’s average is still 29 cents less than a year…

No new fires detected on Salmon-Challis National Forest

October 2, 2023 11:42 AM News Team

No new fires have been detected on the Salmon-Challis National Forest since the last…

Increased Wyoming syphilis cases cause concern

October 2, 2023 11:01 AM News Team

With a marked increase in reported syphilis cases in Wyoming over the past few years, the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH) is sharing prevention…

Cold and flu season is here, how can you stay healthy?

October 2, 2023 10:30 AM Braydon Wilson

Fall has arrived, and as people bring out their sweaters, pumpkin spice, and scarves medical experts in the area remind us to be prepared for Cold…

Hunters: Remember to allow up to 10 business days delivery time when ordering tags online or by phone

October 2, 2023 10:11 AM News Team

Order early or in person before your trip to ensure you have your…

Mental Health Resource Fair for veterans, service members and families scheduled for Oct. 5

October 2, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

Service members, veterans and their families are invited to attend a Mental Health Resource Fair to get connected to counseling and other healthcare…

3 things to know this morning – October 2, 2023

October 2, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Vandals make mess inside LDS Church building

October 1, 2023 9:51 PM News Team

Toilet paper, paper towels, and other items were found thrown across a gymnasium floor Sunday afternoon at a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day…

Potential Highway 20 changes happening near St. Anthony

October 1, 2023 1:43 PM Braydon Wilson

The South St. Anthony exit isn’t the only change that will occur on the St. Anthony corridor of US Highway 20. 400 N or the South St. Anthony exit at…

Moose Landing closing in early October to finalize construction

October 1, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Phase three construction of the Snake River Gateways Project is continuing at Moose Landing in Grand Teton National Park.…

F&G cancels Oct. 5 returned nonresident tag sale due to few tags and licensing system upgrades

October 1, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Fish and Game will resume the returned tag sale scheduled for Oct. 19 and roll those few tags into that…

Bureau of Reclamation will intermittently close Teton Park Road across Jackson Lake Dam

October 1, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Work schedules may change or be delayed due to weather conditions or other extenuating…

Public input sought on e-bike proposal for select Jackson area trails

October 1, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – The Bridger-Teton National Forest is seeking public input on the proposed designation of e-bikes on select trails…

Electric Vehicles get their day in the sun

September 30, 2023 7:01 PM Braydon Wilson

Some say Electric Vehicles (EVs) may very well be the future of transportation. The Pocatello Electric Vehicle Expo showcased the variety of EVs on…

Gov. Little declares September Newborn Screening Awareness Month

September 30, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

A total of 40 Idaho infants were diagnosed with a newborn screening condition in 2022 based on the results of the blood spot of metabolic screen…

Longtime Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation employee to retire

September 30, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

After decades of unwavering dedication and commitment, Ronnie Campbell will retire from his role as a key figure in the Idaho Falls Parks and…

Westside Ranger District planning prescribed fire in Toponce Drainage

September 30, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Smoke may be noticeable from the Inkom area and a majority of western Caribou…

American Red Cross blood donations needed

September 30, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Donors of all blood types are urgently needed to ensure patients receive critical medical…

Island Park residential water system under new managment

September 29, 2023 11:18 AM Seth Ratliff

The Big Springs Water Company is now the court appointed custodian of the Island Park Water Company’s (IPWC)…

Fundraiser for Shop with a Cop to be held Oct. 6 and 7

September 24, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Cash, check and Venmo donations are…

New Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney appointed in Bonneville County

September 29, 2023 9:38 AM News Team

A new Chief Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Bonneville County has been…

Hunters: Be aware of possible prescribed burn in a portion of Unit 73 in October

September 29, 2023 3:17 PM News Team

BLM will conduct a prescribed burn in John Evans Canyon west of…

Salmon volunteer recognized for contributions

September 30, 2023 11:00 AM News Team

Gov. Brad Little presented Eileen Twombly with a Governor’s Brightest Star Award for her volunteer service to Custer and Lemhi counties during a…

Housing market gets stronger

September 29, 2023 11:55 AM Evan Thomason

The housing market faced one of the biggest selling markets in history last year, and this year began the road to…

Blackfoot High School parking reminder

September 29, 2023 2:51 PM Linda Larsen

The Blackfoot Police Department is reminding Blackfoot High School students of where they can and can’t park due to the recent construction on South…

Economic stress affects local charities

September 29, 2023 12:52 PM Stephanie Lucas

Inflation and rising housing costs are hitting hard across the country and in east Idaho.…

Section of Beartooth Highway will close temporarily Saturday due to forecasted winter weather

September 29, 2023 12:40 PM News Team

The Beartooth Highway (US-212) between Long Lake barricade, near Top of the World Store and the Montana/Wyoming state line will close on Saturday,…

Pile burning planned for Bridger-Teton National Forest

September 29, 2023 9:33 AM News Team

The Blackrock and Jackson Ranger Districts of the Bridger Teton National Forest plan to begin burning 277-acres of hand piles of libs and slash in…

TCSD announces after school bilingual theater club at Munger Mountain Elementary

September 29, 2023 9:31 AM News Team

Students in the After the Bell club at Munger Mountain Elementary School (MMES) are getting their theater…

President Russell M. Nelson to miss general conference due to recent fall

September 28, 2023 2:02 PM News Team

Russell M. Nelson, the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said Thursday he will not personally attend general conference…

Officials identify body found in Portneuf River near Lava Hot Springs

September 27, 2023 4:01 PM News Team

Next of kin has been…

Doom Haunted Attraction sports new look

September 29, 2023 7:12 AM Conner Nuckols

Doom is one of the top haunted attractions in the gem state. They spare no expense to scare their visitors. Bringing in animatronics and set pieces…

3 things to know this morning – September 29, 2023

September 29, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Bingham Republicans and State GOP face off in county courthouse

September 28, 2023 11:48 AM Seth Ratliff

A dispute over rules between Bingham County Republicans and the State GOP had its preliminary injunction in court…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter provides update on adopted dogs

September 28, 2023 5:31 PM Travis Richards

A number of dogs at the Blackfoot Animal Shelter found their new home in the last 24…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport hosting TSA PreCheck enrollments

September 14, 2023 12:47 PM Travis Richards

Those who enroll will not have to remove things such as shoes, light outerwear or belts when going through TSA…

Bus driver recovering from brain bleed

September 28, 2023 4:36 PM Conner Nuckols

A charter bus driver is recovering in the hospital after a brain…

Prosecutors demand Amazon information on the purchase of knives in case against Idaho student killings suspect Bryan Kohberger

September 28, 2023 4:13 PM News Team

Prosecutors in the case of Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students, demanded customer…

Judge sentences a woman who investigators say burned a Wyoming abortion clinic to 5 years in prison

September 28, 2023 3:22 PM Associated Press

An abortion opponent who broke into and burned what was to be Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in at least a decade, delaying its…

District of Idaho’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force cases have identified $7 million in fraud

September 28, 2023 1:00 PM News Team

In the past 12 months, the Task Force has built a team consisting of federal prosecutors and 11 federal agencies focused on prosecuting cases related…

Registration open for free learn to skate lessons

September 28, 2023 12:31 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department has opened registration for free learn to skate…

Gov. Little appoints Cody Brower to Sixth Judicial District

September 28, 2023 12:31 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced his appointment of Cody Brower as District Judge to the Sixth Judicial…

Fall 2023 pile burning on South Zone of the Salmon-Challis National Forest

September 28, 2023 11:53 AM News Team

Prescribed fire activities may take place September through…

Fire destroys car, mobile home in St. Anthony

September 28, 2023 12:29 PM Stephanie Lucas

A fire broke out Wednesday night just before p.m. at a mobile home park behind Point S Tire in St. Anthony.…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees multiple changes

September 28, 2023 10:49 AM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Falls Airport is undergoing many changes as they move forward into a new…

Lee Avenue storm drain improvements

September 28, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls contracted with Knife River Construction to install a new storm line, catch basins and manholes in Lee Avenue at the…

3 things to know this morning – September 28, 2023

September 28, 2023 7:07 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Possible Idaho legislative session edges closer

September 27, 2023 5:00 PM Stephanie Lucas

The possibility of the Idaho legislature calling itself back into session is edging…

Idaho Deputy Controller explains delay in state’s revenue reporting

September 27, 2023 6:31 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho legislators have been unable to verify revenue coming in to the state for part of the new fiscal year, due to difficulties with the state’s…

Exit 344 south of St. Anthony set to get some upgrades

September 27, 2023 11:35 AM Braydon Wilson

An interchange construction project will start late in the construction season on Thursday, September 28, 2023. The project will take the US-20…

Shelter animals at risk of euthanization, here’s how you can help save them

September 27, 2023 12:59 PM Seth Ratliff

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue has had to euthanize more animals in the last two months than in the last five years, according to shelter…

Measles reported in Idaho children

September 27, 2023 10:11 AM News Team

Public health officials continue to recommend…

Part of US 26 in Ririe to close Monday for pipe installation

September 27, 2023 5:38 PM News Team

The closure is expected to last for one…

While fentanyl deaths are decreasing, more pills are being captured than ever before

September 27, 2023 11:21 AM Evan Thomason

More than 77,000 people in the United States have died from fentanyl from April 2022 to April…

Ranked choice voting: What is it? How does it work?

September 27, 2023 11:36 AM Braydon Wilson

A new way of voting may be on its way to Idaho, the voting system is Ranked Choice Voting (RCV). Ranked Choice Voting is based on the idea that…

Take a Look: Hillcrest High School choir performs with Grammy-nominated band Foreigner

September 27, 2023 11:01 AM Kailey Galaviz

Were you at the concert? What did you…

Prescribed fire operations to continue on Caribou Targhee

September 27, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

The Teton Basin Ranger District plans to continue with its multi-year Red Creek prescribed fire project beginning Thursday ahead of a predicted storm…

Gov. Little signs executive order to support suicide prevention in Idaho

September 27, 2023 9:50 AM News Team

Idaho Gov. Brad Little signed an executive order and proclamation Wednesday to further support suicide prevention in…

Local foundation helps build schools in Sierra Leone

September 26, 2023 2:06 PM Braydon Wilson

A foundation based in Rexburg is doing its best to help people in Sierra Leone. The foundation is called the Ray Foundation. It was started by a man…

3 things to know this morning – September 27, 2023

September 27, 2023 7:26 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Idaho’s business growth seen in Pocatello

September 26, 2023 6:31 PM Cole Sams

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Idaho ranks ninth in the country in their business growth rate at…

Harmful algal bloom identified in Henry’s Lake

September 26, 2023 5:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) is issuing a health advisory for Henry’s Lake, urging caution when…

Straw truck catches fire on US 30

September 26, 2023 9:02 AM News Team

A semi-truck and its load of straw are completely destroyed after catching fire. It happened on U.S. Highway 30 about 8 miles east of Lava Hot…

3 things to know this morning – September 26, 2023

September 26, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Master Iconographers visit Pocatello church

September 25, 2023 5:57 PM Stephanie Lucas

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Three Master Iconographers are in east Idaho this week, touching up artwork at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary…

Two Bald Guys a local band having fun

September 24, 2023 1:02 PM Braydon Wilson

Saturday’s October fest celebration featured the music of a local group trying to show the world their talents. The local group Two Bald Guys got its…

Idaho GOP to defend their decision about Bingham County Republican’s chairman election

September 25, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

The Idaho GOP says they are going to defend their position against a lawsuit filed by Bingham County…

Youth pheasant season runs Oct. 7-13

September 25, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Youth 17 years old and younger can hunt with a licensed…

New Pocatello entrance sign unveiled

September 25, 2023 10:00 AM Cole Sams

The sign is located on South 5th Avenue near the Visit Pocatello Idaho…

Idaho Falls to remove a traffic light downtown

September 25, 2023 11:21 AM Kailey Galaviz

Some changes could be coming to downtown Idaho Falls that could affect future…

Local choir students to perform with legendary rock band

September 25, 2023 11:46 AM Kailey Galaviz

Tuesday night Hillcrest High School Choir is bringing the small town feel to the big stage at the Mountain America Center performing with…

Kiosk being used at the Bannock County DMV

Upgrades coming to Bannock County DMV’s walk-in and appointment system

September 25, 2023 9:50 AM Cole Sams

Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is implementing changes at the DMV to make things simpler for walk-in visitors and reduce costs to the online…

3 things to know this morning – September 25, 2023

September 25, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Several Sportsmen’s Access sites on Salmon River to close temporarily this fall

September 24, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Timing of construction was selected to take advantage of low water levels and to minimize impacts to users and…

Hunters are reminded to ask first, treat landowners with respect when hunting on private land

September 23, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Landowners are not liable if they allow hunting access and don’t charge a…

Will Graham’s Look Up Tour concludes with family activities

September 24, 2023 4:09 PM Braydon Wilson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- The spiritual weekend put on by Will Graham is coming to its conclusion in Idaho Falls. After Saturday’s Kidzfest which…

U-Pick Red Barn kicks off fall season with lighting ceremony

September 24, 2023 6:11 PM Travis Richards

The U-Pick Red Barn near Tautphaus Park unveiled their glow lights across their pumpkin patch Saturday night.…

KidzFest lets kids have fun after a spiritual experience

September 24, 2023 11:47 AM Braydon Wilson

The Will Graham Look Up tour is making its stop in Idaho Falls. Will Graham is a third-generation pastor, who is doing his part to teach people about…