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‘Ballot harvesting’ bill stalls in House amid opposition

February 11, 2021 4:26 PM Associated Press

The second-most powerful member of the House took the unusual step on Thursday of sending his own bill to be amended after a debate on the House…

Hemp legalization bill introduced

February 11, 2021 4:22 PM News Team

The House Agriculture Committee voted Thursday to introduce a bill to legalize industrial hemp in…

Suspect arrested in connection to Shelley shooting

February 2, 2021 1:09 PM News Team

Tyson Buss, 36, was arrested by the US Marshal’s Service Task Force on a probation violation issued by the Idaho Department of Correction, at a…

Delayed census data puts Idaho in redistricting time crunch

February 11, 2021 3:25 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Census Bureau data that states rely on re-draw their legislative and congressional districts is delayed – and that could upend Idaho’s…

Teton County COVID-19 risk shows marked improvement

February 11, 2021 2:33 PM News Team

Just three weeks ago, Teton County, Wyoming created a new high-risk category to describe the COVID-19 risk to residents and recorded 494 new cases. …

Groveland school students evacuated

February 11, 2021 2:07 PM News Team

Groveland Elementary School students were safely evacuated from the building at around 9:27 a.m. Thursday after an HVAC motor seized. …

BYU-Idaho enrollment rises, despite COVID-19

February 11, 2021 1:51 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho estimates there are approximately 17,000 students living in the city of Rexburg this Winter Semester. …

SDE welcomes public comment on initial draft of proposed new Content Standards

February 11, 2021 2:35 PM News Team

Initial drafts of new Idaho Content Standards for Math, Science and English language arts (ELA) are available for…

D93 board votes to change mask policy

February 11, 2021 10:02 AM News Team

During Wednesday night’s Bonneville School District 93 Board Meeting, the board voted 3-1 to change the district’s mask policy effective on March…

Avalanche danger rises with windy slopes

February 11, 2021 8:43 AM News Team

The Utah Avalanche Center has issued an “avalanche watch” for all the mountains of northern Utah, including the Wasatch Range, Bear River Range,…

458 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

February 10, 2021 5:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

Coats donated to Tendoy Elementary School

Coats donated to all students at Tendoy Elementary

February 10, 2021 6:55 PM Cole Sams

Operation Warm partnered with Mountain America Credit Union to deliver brand-new winter coats on Tuesday to every student attending Tendoy Elementary…

Souper Bowl success: Local high school students step up to take on hunger

February 10, 2021 6:13 PM News Team

Idaho Falls and Skyline high schools stepped up to take on…

Pay It Forward: Crocheting Beanies

February 10, 2021 4:03 PM Todd Kunz

A local woman saw a need and decided to do something about it with yarn and a…

Bill to end legal notice requirement in newspapers fails

February 10, 2021 2:10 PM Associated Press

Legislation to end the requirement that government agencies publish legal notices in newspapers failed in the House on…

New traffic detour update on US-91 from Shelley to York Road

February 10, 2021 12:47 PM News Team

Crews have begun to detour county road traffic as County Line Rd (1500 North) is temporarily closed in both directions.…

Police search for man who fled on foot in Arbon area

February 10, 2021 12:30 PM News Team

The Power County Sheriff’s Office reports after a deputy pulled over a red vehicle early Wednesday morning, the driver fled south on foot from the…

Missing man located

February 4, 2021 6:09 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police report Patrick Lawrence has been located and is alive and…

‘Heartbeat’ abortion ban bill introduced in Idaho Senate

February 10, 2021 11:58 AM Associated Press

A panel of Idaho lawmakers on Wednesday introduced legislation that would outlaw an abortion once a fetal heartbeat is…

Incorrect Pocatello Temple open house dates announced

February 10, 2021 11:10 AM News Team

UPDATE 3:00 p.m. Pocatello Communication Director Larry Fisher released the following Wednesday…

Global COVID-19 cases declined 17% worldwide last week, WHO says

February 10, 2021 8:17 AM CNN

The number of new COVID-19 cases reported across the globe has declined for a fourth week in a row, according to data from the World Health…

Wanted suspect arrested

February 9, 2021 12:59 PM News Team

A Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed a vehicle with a broken tail light traveling on 1st St. near Lincoln Dr. in Idaho Falls and…

Brian Dripps changes plea to guilty in Angie Dodge murder

February 9, 2021 9:10 AM News Team

An Idaho man has pleaded guilty to the 1996 rape and murder of Angie Dodge, a crime for which another man was wrongfully convicted nearly a…

Ririe tops West Jefferson to win 2A District 6 title

February 9, 2021 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI) – Ririe beat West Jefferson 47-35 Tuesday to win the 2A District 6 championship. The Bulldogs are heading to the 2A state…

Rigby heading back to state with district championship

February 9, 2021 9:59 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby completed a complete sweep of district foes by topping Thunder Ridge 53-50 Tuesday night. The Trojans win their third…

437 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

February 9, 2021 5:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 437 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

Concrete truck hits potato trailer

February 9, 2021 6:37 PM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a crash slowing traffic on South Yellowstone Highway in Idaho…

Construction site of new City Hall building in Chubbuck, ID

Mayor excited for Chubbuck’s potential with new City Hall

February 9, 2021 7:05 PM Cole Sams

The new City Hall building in Chubbuck is making significant progress after the project broke ground last spring.
Mayor Kevin England says the idea…

Rigby police’s new software does more than just keep track of officer’s body-cam video

February 9, 2021 6:19 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Rigby Police Department has new software that does more than just keep track of an officer’s body-cam…

Idaho close to seeing more people vaccinated than total COVID-19 cases

February 9, 2021 5:32 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare officials said we’re getting closer to having more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine administered than the total…

Law would let Idaho state treasurer invest in gold, silver

February 9, 2021 4:15 PM Associated Press

Legislation to allow the Idaho treasurer to invest in gold and silver that must be physically stored in Idaho headed to the full House on…

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday

February 9, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…

Missing snowmobiler found safe near West Yellowstone

February 9, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

A snowmobiler, reported missing shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, was found safe Monday night. …

Idaho Falls schools clarify face mask policy

February 9, 2021 8:22 AM News Team

Idaho Falls schools will continue to follow face mask policy, for…

Sugar-Salem wins 3A district 6 championship

February 8, 2021 10:16 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Top seed Sugar-Salem dominated Teton 62-20 to win the 3A District 6 championship. The Diggers will return to the state…

Order of restriction for wearing face coverings lifted in Bonneville County

February 8, 2021 5:43 PM News Team

As of Monday, the order of restriction for the mandatory wearing of face coverings has been rescinded in Bonneville…

D93 students still need to wear masks

February 8, 2021 6:02 PM News Team

Parents of Bonneville School District 93 students are receiving notifications that their children still need to wear…

At least 14 people died in avalanches last week, the deadliest week of US avalanches on record

February 8, 2021 4:48 PM CNN Newsource

Andy Jessen was the mayor pro tempore of Eagle, Colorado. Sarah Moughamian, a lover of all things outdoors, spent all the free time she had in the…

Former Atomic City mayor in jail

February 8, 2021 5:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

A former mayor is in…

Half-staff flag directive issued through Friday in honor of three guardsmen killed

February 3, 2021 9:48 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of the three Idaho Army National Guard pilots killed in a helicopter crash…

New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data now live

February 8, 2021 4:47 PM News Team

New COVID-19 vaccine administration transparency data Governor LIittle promised Idahoans in his Jan. 28 executive order is now…

Driest winter on record for Pocatello valley so far

February 8, 2021 3:34 PM Emma Iannacone

Neighbors in Pocatello haven’t had to break out the snow shovel much this winter…

Wyoming wind energy capacity nearly doubled, report says

February 8, 2021 2:15 PM Associated Press

Wyoming played a significant part in helping the country increase its wind energy production by nearly doubling capacity in 2020, a new report…

50 Yellowstone bison transported to Montana reservation

February 8, 2021 1:22 PM Associated Press

Officials have transported 50 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana.…

Legislation would make permanent absentee ballot changes

February 8, 2021 12:28 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in Idaho on Monday introduced legislation to make permanent changes to the counting of absentee ballots used in the last general election…

Snowmobiler flown out of backcountry with severe injuries

February 5, 2021 9:21 AM News Team

One man was rescued from a back country snowmobile crash Thursday with significant injuries.…

Nate proposes grocery sales tax repeal

February 8, 2021 11:47 AM News Team

Rexburg State Representative Ron Nate (R) is proposing the state repeal the state sales tax on groceries.…

Simpson proposes ambitious northwest salmon plan

February 8, 2021 9:29 AM News Team

Second District Congressman Mike Simpson has released what he calls a “Concept” framework to preserve Idaho salmon runs and address the…

Do stimulus payments affect your taxes?

February 7, 2021 8:10 PM Todd Kunz

You probably got a stimulus payment in 2020 and possibly another one in January 2021 or you’re still waiting on…

Participant at Fire and Ice Winterfest in Lava Hot Springs, ID

Fire and Ice Winterfest draws large crowd for annual event

February 7, 2021 9:56 AM Cole Sams

Traditionally, Lava Hot Springs is known for bringing the heat, but on this specific occasion, the town turned into a chill…

#10 Brayden Hess looks on before making shot in Preston's 51-44 win over Century

Preston defeats Century to sweep season series

February 6, 2021 10:40 AM Cole Sams

Preston controlled this game throughout and defeated Century 51-44 to clinch their sixth straight district title.…

Diggers upset Cougars

February 6, 2021 12:41 AM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem beat rival South Fremont 80-70 Friday to even up their season series. The Cougars won the first meeting in…

Hillcrest defeats Idaho Falls

February 6, 2021 12:24 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest beat crosstown rival Idaho Falls 59-46 in boys basketball Friday night. The Knights offense was led by Cooper…

Thunder Ridge outlasts Madison in overtime

February 6, 2021 12:09 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge took over first place in the 5A High Country Conference with a 53-50 overtime win over Madison Friday.…

404 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

February 5, 2021 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 404 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

Preparations begin for in-person jury trials

February 5, 2021 6:11 PM Linda Larsen

Starting next week, you could be seeing a jury summons in your…

Souper Bowl success

February 5, 2021 6:03 PM Cole Sams

We are in the final stretch of the “Souper Bowl”…

D91 staff receives 2nd dose of vaccine

February 5, 2021 5:42 PM Cole Sams

Around 600 teachers and staff from District 91 received their second covid-19 vaccination…

ISU COVID-19 cases continue to drop

February 5, 2021 4:11 PM Linda Larsen

Coronavirus cases on the Idaho State University campus took another big drop this week with new cases at their lowest number since September of last…

31 cattle killed in truck rollover

February 5, 2021 2:26 PM News Team

31 head of cattle were killed when a semi-tractor hauling a cattle trailer overturned on US 30 near Georgetown at 6:08 am Friday.…

Avalanche danger steadily rising

February 5, 2021 1:55 PM News Team

Fremont County Emergency Managers warn that avalanche conditions are extremely…

Fish and Game prepares for “measuring day”

February 5, 2021 10:31 AM News Team

If you bagged what you think is a trophy in recent big game hunts, your chance to prove it is coming up.…

Pocatello to prepare ordinance that repeals face covering ordinance

February 5, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, the City Council voted to direct City staff to prepare an ordinance that repeals the City’s face…

Bill aims to speed up Idaho coronavirus vaccinations

February 5, 2021 9:30 AM Associated Press

Legislation intended to speed up Idaho coronavirus vaccinations that includes a $5,000 fine for businesses that fail to report they’re hanging onto…

Wyoming documents huge 2020 job losses

February 5, 2021 8:46 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services has completed a detailed review of the second quarter of 2020 and it reflects the deep impact of the…

Early morning fire destroys barn

February 5, 2021 8:19 AM News Team

A barn in the 4000 block of South Ammon Road was destroyed by fire at around 6:33 a.m.…

Rockland secures spot in district championship game

February 4, 2021 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Defending 1ADII state champion Rockland defeated Leadore 56-48 at Hillcrest High School Thursday. The win secured the Bulldogs…

Bonneville eliminates Shelley

February 4, 2021 11:13 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Bonneville stayed alive Thursday by beating Shelley 35-30 in the girls 4A District 6 tournament. Shelley’s season comes…

Thunder Ridge advances to district title game

February 4, 2021 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Thunder Ridge drops Madison 47-36 Thursday in girls basketball to advance to the 5A District 5/6 championship game. The…

Orders of restriction lifted in Custer, Jefferson Counties

February 4, 2021 6:21 PM News Team

The Board of Health at Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) determined both Custer and Jefferson Counties had met the criteria (daily COVID-19 case…

Tammy Daybell autopsy report delivered to Fremont County

February 4, 2021 1:57 PM News Team

Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries says his office has received the autopsy report on Tammy Daybell’s body from the Utah Medical Examiner.…

Identity released of 3 Idaho National Guard members killed in helicopter crash

February 3, 2021 7:17 AM News Team

Three Idaho Army National Guard personnel were killed after their helicopter crashed south of Lucky Peak near Boise shortly after 8 p.m.…

402 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

February 4, 2021 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 402 new COVID-19 cases on…

Bar J Chuckwagon to end after this year

February 4, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

A popular attraction in Jackson has decided it is time to be…

Economists predict avoiding another housing bubble

February 4, 2021 5:32 PM Kaitlin Miklos

As we head into a new, long-term housing boom, there are concerns this phenomenon combined with staggeringly high unemployment levels could send us…

Crush the Curve Idaho launches COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign

February 4, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

Crush the Curve Idaho launched a COVID-19 vaccine awareness campaign focused on providing a central location for vaccine information, education and…

Guns-in-schools bill introduced

February 4, 2021 4:00 PM News Team

Representative Chad Christensen of Ammon has introduced a guns-in-schools…

Monument protection bill advances

February 4, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

A bill was sent to the full House of Representatives Thursday to require lawmakers to sign off before any Idaho city, school district or other…

Idaho Falls parking restrictions lifted

February 3, 2021 11:51 AM News Team

The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches (2”), which qualifies as a snow…

Idaho man indicted on 4 counts in US Capitol attack case

February 4, 2021 11:40 AM News Team

An Idaho man who posted online videos of himself bragging about taking part in the violent siege on the U.S. Capitol last month has been charged by a…

Teton County Wyo. moves to High Risk Level

February 4, 2021 10:15 AM News Team

Teton County Health Department announced Teton County, Wyo. has moved into the Red (High) Risk Level.…

Local veteran builds USS Idaho model

February 4, 2021 12:47 AM Cole Sams

Donald Hulse joined the United States Navy in 1955, spending twenty years of service time working on submarines.
Hulse says he would do it all over…

Century topples Pocatello in the Pit

February 3, 2021 11:32 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Century defeated rival Pocatello 51-38 in boys basketball Wednesday night. The win puts the Diamondbacks in position to…

Thanakomsirichot signs on with Boise State esports program

February 3, 2021 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline’s Thamma Mark Thanakomsirichot is heading to Boise State to join the Broncos esports program. He caught the…

Skyline’s Connor Maloney heading to Idaho State

February 3, 2021 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline all-state wide receiver Connor Maloney signed on to be a preferred walk-on at Idaho State Wednesday. Maloney…

507 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

February 3, 2021 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 507 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Idaho Senate approves constitutional ban on legal marijuana

February 3, 2021 12:48 PM Associated Press

A proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the legalization of pot and other psychoactive drugs cleared the Idaho Senate on Wednesday and…

Senate makes another try to trim governor’s emergency powers

February 3, 2021 11:23 AM Associated Press

Lawmakers on Wednesday initiated another shot at trimming an Idaho governor’s power during an emergency event that threatens residents’ lives such as…