“It started out of the love of people, and it started with a desire to to make people feel seen, valued and loved so much,” Lt. Jon-Marc Lamb of the…
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Hundreds filled the Rexburg Tabernacle Thursday morning of November 27th to kick off their Thanksgiving…
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Tragedy can strike at any moment, and the city of Idaho Falls is offering a service to reduce that…
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First responders gathered at the Clark Hill rest stop near Ririe this afternoon after a Wyoming man, who police believe was intoxicated, survived a…
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Get ready to grab the family and head to historic downtown Pocatello to kick off the holiday season in spectacular fashion! Friday night, November…
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A familiar voice across Southeast Idaho is offering a look back at the American history that shaped his very life this holiday season.
This…
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The body of a missing Meridan woman was discovered Tuesday evening in Blackfoot, according to the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarah Nylander,…
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The Lemhi County Treasurer and Tax Collector’s office has issued an urgent public alert regarding a bank error that has resulted in some property tax…
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A Boise semi-truck driver was airlifted to a local hospital last night after his vehicle rolled over and caught fire on Interstate 15 near…
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A proper lady name is still TBD (suggestions welcome in the comments). Since then, she has joined playground time, gone on walks with the students,…
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A new traffic light is coming to Rigby to help traffic flow a little more…
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The man who confessed to brutally killing a woman and her dog in a Montana parking lot before fleeing with the victim’s remains to Idaho Falls has…
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Experienced reporter David Pace has joined Local News 8 as a Multimedia Journalist, KIFI General Manager Kalvin Pike announced Wednesday.
David may…
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Looking for parking at the Idaho Falls airport, it’s usually not an issue.
However, this year the parking lot is…
Content Warning: The following article discusses sexual assault.
For nearly a year and a half, Andrea Weiskircher has been pleading with prison…
Concerned Idaho Falls residents spotted the cat last night and took to social media to ask for help. An IFP lineman was dispatched to the scene,…
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A Utah father who went missing overnight last month with his three children in Big Cottonwood Canyon has been charged with multiple counts of child…
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After nearly eighty years, an Idaho soldier is finally coming home. This June, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the body of U.S. Army…
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Environmental groups have concerns about water levels at an area lake, but officials say it needs to be temporarily…
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Idaho is preparing to make severe cuts to adult mental health services starting December 2, sparking widespread fear and even legal action across the…
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Thursday and Friday’s garbage, recycling, yard waste, and leaf collections for Pocatello residents will be delayed by one day because of the…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is investigating a significant and recent surge in illnesses linked to the consumption of raw,…
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With ham becoming more popular, Local News 8 is taking a look at how to prepare the popular substitute. Jesse Smith from Fred Meyer’s and his butcher…
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“This is the birth of a new museum for north Idaho,” said Leif Tapanila, Director of the Idaho Museum of Natural History. “Our museum began at…
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Eastern Idaho (KIFI) – The DSPs Doing Good Organization, part of the DSP, will provide free Thanksgiving meals to aid direct support professionals on…
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The PPD, School Resource Officers, and Pocatello Emergency Services are utilizing the empty school building while students are away to conduct an…
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In a post on Facebook, Pocatello Police officers said they couldn’t have done this without the support of the amazing community.
“Your generosity,…
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As families gather around the table each Thanksgiving, kitchens across the country become the site of a surprising holiday hazard: cooking fires. In…
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“In order for our elections to work, voters must have confidence that their votes will count,” said Secretary of State McGrane. “Today we…
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In a push to speed up the approval and development of geothermal energy, Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher (R) sponsored a bill to ease the regulatory…
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A leading developer of advanced micro nuclear reactors from California, Antares Industries is building an office in downtown Idaho Falls. This…
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A 60-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday evening after a drunken disturbance in the parking lot of Boozers/Shari’s off Broadway in Idaho…
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Two men are now in custody after crashing into an Idaho Falls neighborhood while fleeing a traffic stop early Monday morning, November 24, 2025.
The…
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Cyclocross is a wild and wacky event requiring bikers to navigate dirt, sand, grass and they even have to get off their bike every now and…
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“Thanksgiving weekend can often turn deadly as it combines heavy traffic with winter weather, and that means drivers need to slow down and give…
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Beginning Dec. 1, 65th North will be closed between 5th West and 5th East (Lewisville Highway) to allow crews to remove the existing bridge and…
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Carl Hobbs, an icon in Idaho’s agricultural history who co-founded the globally recognized Spudnik Equipment Company and revolutionized potato…
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The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) is strongly recommending the cancellation of upcoming equine events in…
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Hollie Albertson and her daughters celebrated the grand opening of “Wild as You” boutique and custom denim jacket bar tonight with a ribbon cutting…
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The Idaho Department of Education is asking for the public’s help to reduce federal paperwork and required tests for…
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Students in Salmon are proving that young voices can make a big difference.
When a group of junior and high school students heard their local…
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Starting next year, travelers flying out of the Pocatello Regional Airport will have more options when traveling to Salt Lake City. The airport…
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“This effort is a way for our community to come together and support children and families facing difficult circumstances,” said Idaho Falls…
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A group of Idaho leaders, including state representatives, city officials, and farmers, recently returned from Washington, D.C., after successful…
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A 27-year-old Bonneville County man, Jose Luis Silvas, was arrested yesterday morning, November 20, 2025, and is facing a Felony Rape charge after…
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Benjamin Naylor, 56, of Burley, was back in court Thursday, Nov. 20, where his attorneys indicated they are pursuing a plea agreement deal.
Naylor…
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“This is a wake-up call for our community,” Bonneville County Coroner Shante Sanchez said. “To put this into perspective, Kratom is now implicated in…
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Idaho Falls (KIFI) – Centerstage Theatre of Idaho Falls unveiled its latest additions of a new adult theatre education program and its holiday…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a major change to its full-time missionary service. Effective immediately, young women…
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On December 9, a little boy in Eastern Idaho will celebrate something his parents were once told might never happen: his first birthday. Baylor…
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Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental come together each year to provide a smile makeover through the Second Chance program. This year’s…
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Idaho Falls has a new clinic to help children 12 to 17 with their mental health.
It’s a residential facility called Headwater Behavioral Health…
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A recent social media post has stirred the pot at the Idaho Falls soup kitchen, but it wants the public to know everything is squared…
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A local barrel racing star has been hospitalized after being thrown from her horse at a charity event in South…
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What started as a broken down car, a skateboard and a bottle of juice turned into a life changing moment for Nathan Apodaca, better known as…
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation and review following the death of an adult male inmate who died of a…
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A wild and flat-out reckless moment in Yellowstone National Park has gone viral after a wildlife photographer captured a man walking directly toward…
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The Dec. 2nd Pocatello Mayoral Run-Off election is rapidly approaching. Tonight, November 19, Local News 8 is bringing you the Pocatello Mayoral…
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Previously detained individuals who were taken into custody during the federal law enforcement raid in Wilder have been released from the Elmore…
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Content Warning: The following article discusses sexual assault.
During a yearlong investigation, current and formerly incarcerated women told…
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By Jamie Gangel, Michael Williams, Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Political figures from across the aisle gathered Thursday in Washington, DC, for…
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Elmore County election officials have ordered a countywide hand count of all November election ballots after an audit confirmed that approximately…
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A routine traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Teton County, as the Sheriff’s Office recovered more than a kilogram of cocaine valued at over…
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting a meeting to share upcoming transportation plans, and they are looking to get public…
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Idaho State Highway 16 could soon get a new name. The Idaho Family Policy Center (IFPC) is partnering with state lawmakers to introduce a bill during…
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“Each of these inductees represents the best of what it means to be a Bengal,” said ISU President Robert Wagner in his opening remarks. “These…
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The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Wednesday it will no longer include the Saturday evening session…
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The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has been notified that an infant from Ada County was hospitalized with suspected botulism, believed to…
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Eastern Idaho (KIFI) – This month, BoiseDev proudly released its latest work, “Incredible Idaho Women,” a captivating book that celebrates the lives…
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The family of Patrick Shelton is speaking out for the first time, sharing their pain and anger just hours after Allan Douglas Bruce was sentenced…
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A Wyoming man is now in custody after a multi-state search for a 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Utah.
Anthony Holm, 42, of Star Valley,…
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The Idaho Army National Guard just wrapped up its 14th search and rescue mission of the year this week, rescuing a stranded hiker.
Two hikers in…
Continue Reading The Idaho State Police (ISP) is recognizing Crash Responder Safety Week (CRSW) from November 17 to 21, 2025, and urges Idaho drivers to do their part…
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he is cosponsoring a bill to permanently establish the Presidential Fitness Test in national schools, as the…
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“We are delighted to continue the tradition of entertaining fans at ISU events with Benny’s athletic prowess and good-natured humor,” said…
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering Idahoans an early cup of holiday cheer! Through December 24, 2025, the BLM is issuing $10 Christmas…
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Rigby High School’s Future Farmers of America is bringing home national honors! The chapter joined 73,000 students at the national FFA convention in…
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A prominent Idaho corporate executive has pleaded guilty to insider trading related to a 2024 corporate acquisition. According to court documents,…
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Dutch Bros is celebrating the holidays this year with four seasonal drinks and a special one-day offer on November 19th. With a variety of new treats…
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Fish and Game restocks the American Falls Reservoir with fish after a major drop-off in numbers due to a dry summer.…
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Early voting for the Idaho Falls runoff election has been strong, with more than 1,080 in-person ballots cast and about 250 absentee ballots returned…
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A Bonneville County Grand Jury has returned indictments in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred earlier this year north of Idaho Falls…
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SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Lemhi County election clerks will conduct a recount in a race where only one vote separated the winner. According to the…
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The man charged with killing Patrick Shelton, 47, of Custer County, is scheduled to be sentenced in court on Monday…
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The magic of the Christmas Season will come alive once again as the
59th Annual Festival of Trees returns to the Elk’s Lodge, located at 640 E.…
At Mountain View Cemetery, where parents come to remember loved ones, every small token of love matters. So when Meri Sistrunk found the hand-painted…
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Idaho State University has welcomed it’s largest incoming classes each year since breaking the previous record in 2023. With the rise in the number…
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In a rematch of last year’s semifinal clash, the Rigby Trojans (also known as the Red Devils during the state tournament) hosted the Rocky Mountain…
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Idaho Senator Mike Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize the invaluable contributions of Idaho veterans and those who volunteer in service to…
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While the appearance of white caps on the mountains this time of year is usually a familiar sight, many Idaho ski junkies are still waiting for the…
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A planned Lifetime movie based on the murders of four University of Idaho college students by Bryan Kohberger has been met with a wave of online…
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Downtown Idaho Falls is about to light up like the scene of a classic holiday film. The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation (IFDDC), the…
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Court records show Jones was a high-volume cocaine distributor in the Treasure Valley area. Investigators say the 34-year-old would travel to…
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Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger has been ordered to pay more than $3,000 in additional restitution to the families of two University of Idaho…
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“Idaho Falls Power is a city-owned utility and a tremendous asset to our community. City elected officials always strive to protect our community…
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A lengthy career in Idaho politics is coming to an early close. Long-time Twin Falls Republican lawmaker Lance Clow announced Thursday that he will…
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Local News 8’s Megan Lavin went live and took skating lessons with Natalie Catalano, an ensemble skater who plays Luisa from Encanto. (You know,…
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The federal government shutdown is over, but part of the reason for the fight remains—subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. Americans are now…
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The women were less than impressed already, but were completely horrified when they saw the cabin their husbands had been building. It wasn’t even…
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The Community Food Basket is seeing an outpouring of community support after they posted a challenge called “Support…
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