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Idaho lawmaker draws ire after saying moms should stay home

March 4, 2021 10:06 AM Associated Press

A decision by Idaho lawmakers to reject a $6 million federal grant to improve early childhood education – and comments from one lawmaker who said…

Filer man sentenced to 3 years for possessing child pornography

March 4, 2021 3:13 PM News Team

A 31-year-old Filer man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 36 months in federal prison for possessing child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney…

Grand Teton boat permits move to online system, permit fee increases

March 4, 2021 2:48 PM News Team

Boaters to Grand Teton National Park and the John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Memorial Parkway will have the option to purchase their park boating permits…

Invasive mussels discovered in aquarium products

March 4, 2021 2:39 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture’s (ISDA) Invasive Species Program announced Thursday the detection of invasive zebra mussels in aquarium…

Simpson cosponsors the Grizzly Bear State Management Act

March 4, 2021 2:32 PM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson joined Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney in reintroducing H.R 1403, the Grizzly Bear State Management Act.…

Idaho cow manure pollution bill approved by Senate panel

March 4, 2021 2:27 PM Associated Press

A Senate panel has approved legislation that’s the product of more than 400,000 cows and some 50 million pounds a day of cow manure.…

Mass vaccination clinic opens on ISU’s Meridian campus

March 4, 2021 11:58 AM News Team

A mass vaccination clinic opens this week in the Sam and Aline Skaggs Health Science Center on the University’s Meridian…

1 arrested in connection to armed robbery in Ammon

March 4, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports an arrest was made Wednesday after an attempted armed robbery at the Ammon Speedi-Mart on Feb.…

Fish and Game seeks comments about several proposed rule changes

March 4, 2021 11:00 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game is launching a negotiated rulemaking process and wants to hear from you about four dockets of proposed rule changes.…

Stoddard leads Grace to semifinals

March 3, 2021 10:25 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – Grace beat Victory Charter 67-53 to open the 1AD1 state boys basketball tournament on Wednesday. The Grizzlies got a huge…

North Gem falls to Dietrich in state tournament

March 3, 2021 10:06 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – James Bodily’s 31 points wasn’t enough to get North Gem past the first round of the 1AD2 state boys basketball tournament.…

Home Helpers will provide thousands of COVID-19 tests to Eastern Idaho

March 3, 2021 7:15 PM Cole Sams

With recent assistance from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Home Helpers Home Care in Pocatello now has access to 6,400 COVID-19…

452 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

March 3, 2021 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 452 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

Idaho could increase snowmobile fees

March 3, 2021 5:38 PM News Team

A House bill is now in the Senate which could increase the current snowmobile certificate…

Rockland dominates Clark Fork to open state tournament

March 3, 2021 4:57 PM Adrian Luevano

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI) – Rockland began the 1AD2 tournament with a dominating 57-20 win over Clark Fork on Wednesday. Teague Matthews had a team-high…

Rexburg Police search for missing juvenile runaway

March 3, 2021 10:53 AM News Team

The Rexburg Police Department is asking for your help in locating a missing juvenile runaway.…

Idaho bill axing COVID-19 from emergency list passes House

March 3, 2021 1:59 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House has passed legislation to define how severe an epidemic must be before it can qualify as a disaster — and the current coronavirus…

Idaho Senate OKs plan for lawmakers to call special sessions

March 3, 2021 1:56 PM Associated Press

The Senate has approved a new version of a constitutional amendment allowing the part-time Idaho Legislature to call itself into session.…

Grand Teton hosts nearly 3.3 million visits in 2020

March 3, 2021 2:16 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park hosted 3,289,639 recreation visits in 2020, the fourth highest number of recreation visits for one year in the park’s…

U of I reports significant increase in COVID-19 cases

March 3, 2021 12:33 PM News Team

The University of Idaho has reported an increase in COVID-19 positives after a recent long weekend and subsequent snow closure in Moscow.…

Christine Frei, Dr. Angela Hemingway, and Hayley Rambur

STEM A.C. Foundation board adds new members

March 3, 2021 12:08 PM News Team

Three business and education leaders recently joined the Idaho STEM Action Center Foundation’s board of…

Star Card deadline approaches

March 3, 2021 10:09 AM News Team

The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles continues to raise awareness of the importance of obtaining a Star Card – Idaho’s REAL…

Festival of Trees writes big check

March 3, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

The Festival of Trees’ festivities didn’t stop at the event in November. It gave out a huge check on…

Ruling stops need for small film permits at national parks

March 3, 2021 9:19 AM Associated Press

The National Park Service has changed its nationwide permit requirements so that commercial filmmakers no longer have to pay fees or seek clearance…

Bonneville Commissioners sign 2nd Amendment resolution

March 3, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Bonneville County has followed other counties in Idaho by signing a resolution to protect Second Amendment rights.…

Gem Prep Charter School In Pocatello, ID

Three Gem Prep ninth graders working toward bachelor’s degrees

March 3, 2021 8:38 AM Cole Sams

Three local ninth grade students are getting a step ahead in their educational path.…

Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old from Blackfoot canceled

March 2, 2021 8:48 PM Bre Clark

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Francine Baird was located and safe Tuesday…

Legislation introduced to ban mask mandates in Idaho

March 2, 2021 12:30 PM Associated Press

An Idaho House panel took up legislation Tuesday to prohibit mask mandates by government entities that have been put in place to slow the spread of…

374 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

March 2, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 374 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

Young man damages Sudsy’s Car Wash

March 2, 2021 6:24 PM News Team

It seems a young man wearing a Captain America sweater is avoiding…

Birth control bill killed in the Senate

March 2, 2021 5:37 PM News Team

For the third year in a row, the State Senate has killed a bill that supporters say would give women easier access to birth…

COVID-19 vaccine priority group 2.3 becomes eligible March 15

March 2, 2021 5:24 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will move forward with its next COVID-19 vaccine priority…

Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property

March 2, 2021 3:10 PM Ariel Schroeder

Alturas International Academy Charter School is excited to introduce its new location to provide…

Businesses can e-file state, federal income taxes together

March 2, 2021 2:00 PM News Team

Businesses wanting to e-file both their federal and state income tax returns should visit the Idaho State Tax Commission website, tax.idaho.gov.…

Advance reservations to be available at additional Yellowstone campgrounds

March 2, 2021 12:31 PM News Team

Beginning March 24, 2021, you will be able to make advance reservations at three additional campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park.…

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday

March 2, 2021 12:32 PM 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.…

BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road

March 2, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

Effective March 3, the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Salmon Field Office will temporarily close the Discovery Hill Bluffs Road due to highly…

SDE awards federal technology funds for child nutrition across Idaho

March 2, 2021 10:32 AM News Team

Thirteen school districts and child care organizations across Idaho will implement innovative technology for child nutrition programs thanks to more…

322 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

March 1, 2021 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 322 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Police investigate Saturday shooting

March 1, 2021 12:54 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday.…

New video released after avalanche kills Preston man

March 1, 2021 11:21 AM News Team

The Utah Avalanche Center released a new video regarding a large avalanche on the east side of Sherman Peak in the Montpelier Ranger District that…

Police continue to investigate armed robbery in Ammon

February 24, 2021 6:15 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate an armed robbery that occurred February 24 at the Ammon Speedi-Mart. …

Cheney reintroduces Grizzly Bear State Management Act

March 1, 2021 4:08 PM News Team

Wyoming Representative Republican Liz Cheney Monday reintroduced “The Grizzly Bear State Management…

SIPH offers free suicide prevention training

March 1, 2021 2:41 PM News Team

QPR Training for suicide prevention will be offered free of charge to the public.…

Declining Idaho suicide rate likely hurt by pandemic

March 1, 2021 2:21 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s suicide rate dropped steeply before the pandemic, but the trend may have reversed in 2020, according to federal…

Idaho Senate OKs bill to make ballot initiatives tougher

March 1, 2021 2:20 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate has approved legislation to make it more difficult to get initiatives or referendums on ballots.…

Bar fight under investigation

March 1, 2021 1:03 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police responded to the 300 block of Park Avenue Saturday after 10 p.m. for a report that a large group of people were fighting in a bar…

Idaho officials ask for bird feeder removals amid outbreak

March 1, 2021 12:42 PM Associated Press

Idaho fish and wildlife officials are recommending that residents take down their backyard bird feeders or clean them frequently amid a salmonella…

ISP warns to watch for elk north of Pocatello

March 1, 2021 9:41 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are urging motorists to be cautious of elk along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Fort…

Appointments available at IFFD’s COVID-19 vaccine clinic

March 1, 2021 12:06 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has appointment times available for eligible individuals at their COVID-19 vaccine…

Former Idaho attorneys general form group to fight lawmakers

March 1, 2021 11:23 AM Associated Press

Two former Idaho attorneys general and a former deputy attorney general have formed a group to fight what they say are unconstitutional laws being…

Yellowstone roads to close for 2021 spring plowing

March 1, 2021 10:17 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park roads will begin to close to oversnow travel March…

A look at Idaho’s Black History and Future

February 28, 2021 4:55 PM Emma Iannacone

As Black History Month comes to a close, KIFI takes a look at Idaho’s Black…

South Fremont goes back to back on day two of state wrestling tournament

February 28, 2021 12:02 AM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Eleven wrestlers from east Idaho took home individual titles from the 3A and 2A state wrestling tournament on Saturday. South…

State wrestling tournament begins with 5A, 4A on day one

February 27, 2021 12:47 AM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) – Six wrestlers from east Idaho brought home individual state championships on the first day of the state high school wrestling…

Winter weather passing, some temporarily closed roads reopen

February 26, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

Various locations in Eastern Idaho are experiencing high-speed winds that are creating blowing and drifting snow and low visibility on the roadways.…

Prosecutor wants to know who conducted a change of venue survey in the Vallow-Daybell case

February 26, 2021 3:42 PM Bre Clark

Special Prosecutor Rob Wood filed a motion to compel in order to get Chad Daybell’s attorney, John Prior, to identify the person who conducted a…

312 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

February 26, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 312 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

Shooting suspect changes plea

December 28, 2020 1:40 PM News Team

An Ammon man is in jail on charges of shooting at an apartment building in Idaho Falls. No one was injured in the shooting, police said.…

VIDEO: Woman dragged by car after having purse snatched

February 26, 2021 2:52 PM CNN Newsource

A woman in Oakland was dragged by a car down a street after her purse was snatched in an incident captured on surveillance…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 122 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

February 26, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 122 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths in the area…

Legislature sends $175M rental assistance bill to governor

February 26, 2021 2:30 PM Associated Press

Residents of Idaho could see millions of dollars in rental assistance during the pandemic if the governor signs a bill authorizing the…

ISP seeks public help locating hit and run suspects

February 26, 2021 2:25 PM News Team

Idaho State Police are looking for public help locating the occupants of a vehicle that broke away from a traffic stop, then rammed two patrol…

Preparations underway for in-person jury trials

February 26, 2021 2:41 PM Linda Larsen

It has been almost a year since a jury trial has been held in Idaho, but courtrooms could soon be opening their…

Getting ready for the March 9 election

February 26, 2021 2:49 PM Linda Larsen

It is election time in many communities throughout the…

Idaho Falls moving toward intersection improvement

February 26, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls City Council has approved two actions intended to help the city move forward with planned improvements at the congested intersection…

Conrad and Bischoff announces acquisition agreement

February 26, 2021 9:12 AM News Team

Idaho Falls-based Conrad and Bischoff, Inc. announced Friday it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Parkland Corporation. …

Pocatello awards small business grants

February 25, 2021 8:37 AM Cole Sams

The city of Pocatello has awarded $245,487 in small business grants to help over 30 local businesses and organizations.…

306 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths

February 25, 2021 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 306 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

Idaho Falls water tower placement hearing

February 25, 2021 5:19 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Idaho Falls water tower project is continuing to move forward after a hearing Thursday about a conditional use…

Alturas Preparatory Academy to move into former Sears property

February 25, 2021 3:44 PM News Team

TOK Commercial has announced the closing of a transaction for the sale of the former Sears retail anchor space in the Grand Teton…

Idaho lawmakers drop coronavirus lawsuit against Legislature

February 25, 2021 2:23 PM Associated Press

Two Idaho lawmakers have dropped their lawsuit against the Republican-led state Legislature and legislative leadership that alleged lax coronavirus…

IFCH introduces plasma treatment

February 25, 2021 2:11 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Community Hospital claims to be the first in the Snake River Valley to perform Therapeutic Plasmas Exchange (TPE) Wednesday.…

1 person killed in 3-vehicle crash near Monteview

February 25, 2021 1:49 PM News Team

A 21-year-old Monteview woman was killed in a three-vehicle crash about 2 miles north of Monteview at around 8:14 a.m. Thursday.…

Agency approves Falls Water rate hike

February 25, 2021 11:38 AM News Team

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has approved Falls Water’s application to increase customer rates. …

Tractor Drive launches FFA day at Rigby High School

February 25, 2021 10:26 AM News Team

The Rigby FFA is celebrating National Future Farmers of America Week Thursday with an appreciation luncheon at Rigby High School.…

INL awards economic development grants

February 25, 2021 9:56 AM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory has awarded over $105,000 in economic development grants to numerous non-profits.…

Jefferson schools to return to 5-day schedule

February 25, 2021 9:23 AM News Team

The Jefferson School Board in Rigby has voted to return the district to a normal, five-day school week beginning with the third trimester, March 8. …

Former Supreme Court Justice alleges legislative power grab

February 25, 2021 9:04 AM News Team

Former Idaho Supreme Court Justice Jim Jones is calling on the Legislature to reject Senate Bill 1110.…

Skyline forces one more game against Hillcrest

February 24, 2021 10:15 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – A pair of Isaac Farnsworth free throws with four seconds left lifts Skyline line over Hillcrest 46-45 Wednesday. That extends…

423 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

February 24, 2021 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 423 new COVID-19 cases on…

First confirmed infection with UK coronavirus variant in Idaho

February 24, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and Central District HealtH have confirmed the first known infection with the UK (B.1.1.7) variant of the…

Man sentenced to 30 years for lewd conduct with child

February 24, 2021 9:58 AM News Team

The Bingham County Prosecutor’s Office reports 29-year-old Antonio Tolentino was sentenced Monday to 30 years on one count of lewd conduct with a…

FMCSA declares Idaho truck driver to be an imminent hazard

February 24, 2021 9:40 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Idaho-licensed commercial driver Shane R.…

D91 to return to 5 days

February 24, 2021 5:27 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls School District 91 has a new COVID-19 response…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area

February 24, 2021 3:22 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 141 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.…

Wasden announces leadership restructuring

February 24, 2021 3:05 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced Wednesday the restructuring of his office’s leadership team ahead of the retirement of longtime Chief…

ITD crews build snow trenches on SH33

February 24, 2021 11:48 AM News Team

Idaho Transportation Department crews are working on building snow trenches on SH33 in between Newdale and…

Preliminary report released after avalanche kills Preston man

February 24, 2021 10:31 AM News Team

The Utah Avalanche Center released a preliminary accident report regarding a large avalanche on the east side of Sherman Peak in the Montpelier…

2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair canceled

February 24, 2021 10:36 AM News Team

After consulting with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, organizers have decided to cancel the 2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental…

Skyline stops Bonneville in overtime

February 23, 2021 11:13 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Bonneville 55-51 in overtime Tuesday to move on in the 4A District 6 tournament. The loss ends the season…

Madison wins district championship

February 23, 2021 10:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison is heading back to the boys state basketball tournament after beating Thunder Ridge 65-53 Tuesday. The win gives…

Bannock County becomes Protected Second Amendment County

February 23, 2021 6:17 PM Cole Sams

One local county has made a stance on the second amendment loud and…

EIPH preparing for next round of eligible vaccinations

February 23, 2021 10:26 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is preparing to schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments for the next group of eligible recipients.…

Tiger Woods in surgery with ‘multiple leg injuries’ after rollover car accident near LA, agent says

February 23, 2021 3:03 PM CNN Newsource

Golf legend Tiger Woods was in serious condition when he was taken to a hospital Tuesday morning following a one-vehicle rollover car crash in…

Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Idaho governor

February 23, 2021 12:41 PM Associated Press

Legislation to compensate people wrongly convicted of crimes in Idaho cleared the House on Tuesday and is headed to Republican Gov. Brad…

Idaho Falls Police corral hit and run driver

February 23, 2021 11:46 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police followed a set of footprints from the scene of a hit and run accident to a hiding suspect at a nearby home at around 8 a.m. on…

Idaho to tighten up vaccine eligibility

February 23, 2021 11:03 AM News Team

The state of Idaho is now requiring anyone seeking COVID-19 vaccines in the state to either live or work in the state.…

Marsh Valley forces one more game to determine district title

February 22, 2021 10:46 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley beat Snake River in overtime 46-43 Monday to extend the 3A District 5 tournament. The Eagles will now host the…

Bengals ready for early test against Weber State

February 22, 2021 10:15 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Idaho State opens its 2021 spring football season on Saturday at home against Weber State. Kick off is set for 4 pm at Holt…