National experts urge parents – Have the driving safety talk now
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – This October, national experts are asking parents to talk to teens about the importance of driving safely. National…
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Wildfire smoke and warmer weather could make for harder breathing
Smoke from nearby wildfires is being pulled into Southeastern Idaho and could potentially impact the air quality for sensitive…
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Warmer fall weather could lead to pest issues this fall and winter
While some people might be enjoying the warm weather, it might lead to a surge in pests in the Gem…
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The Women’s Expo returns for another year; see what the first 500 women will get each day
The Women’s Expo is returning for another year on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October…
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Two boys have escaped from the Saint Anthony Juvenile Corrections Center
Be mindful to lock up vehicles and doors, and put your keys in a safe place. Two boys have escaped from the Juvenile Corrections Center in Saint…
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Sheriff’s Deputies have reopened closed intersection after crash knocks down power lines
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are currently investigating an injury crash at the intersection of S. Ammon Rd and 65th S that has the road…
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Hundreds gather at October Boo-tique
A spook-tacular craft fair was held at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds on Saturday. More than a hundred local artisans, crafters, and small…
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Annual food drive working to collect 100,000 lbs of food
“We’ll be collecting food through October 26th, and we will be at all the grocery stores on the…
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Lemonade for sale from a young entrepreneur
A boy named Wyatt Garnevicus wants to sell you some lemonade for 50 cents at his lemonade…
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Firth outlasts North Fremont in Overtime
This 3A match-up got off to a slow start, it was 8 to 8 after 4 quarters of play. We needed overtime to find a winner, and both teams would punch in…
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Sugar-Salem takes down South Fremont in week 7
It was Senior Night at South Fremont High School for this 4A match-up between the Diggers and the…
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Rigby defeats Madison in week 7 battle
The stage was set for an epic match-up between these two high-ranked teams. The stadium was packed, it was senior night, a life-flight helicopter…
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A traffic alert for drivers in Pocatello
Starting Monday, October 14th the Water Pollution Control Department will replace a manhole on the 1200 block of East Clark Street between North 11th…
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SPECIAL REPORT: Jewish Idahoans face record hate over Gaza War
Many Jewish Idahoans have never been to Israel or even speak Hebrew, but say they’re being blamed for the War in Gaza regardless. Watchdogs say…
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Homeowners express concerns for potential new expressway
“Looking at the map, I have…concerns that it was going to come close to our…
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National Make a Dog’s Day event set for Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at…
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Dig up dinosaur fun at Fall Fossil Fest
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers…
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October is National Apple Month
How about them apples? Dozens of apple varieties have arrived at Fred Meyer this month, stealing the spotlight from Pumpkin Spice, just in time for…
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Therapy dogs find a home with Idaho Falls Police
It’s World Mental Health Day, and the Idaho Falls Police Department is spotlighting two therapy dogs they’re especially grateful for, Sarge and…
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Man charged with kidnapping and beating a woman committed similar crime before
The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in…
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Sermon Service and Electric Student Athlete of the Week – October 9, 2024
Before this past weekend, the Sugar-Salem Diggers football team had lost back to back games. That is the first time that has happened since 2021.…
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“It’s their legacy”– local headstone cleaning business is a labor of love
Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of…
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Idaho is the #1 state that no one wants to leave – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz sit down for the Show after the Show, a podcast-form…
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Pay It Forward finds a cat shelter that nurtures and leads to adoptions
A nonprofit that provides safe shelter for cats or kittens that are sick, injured, abused, or strayed, or even no longer wanted by…
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Sarasota County, Florida spokeswoman discusses Hurricane Milton with Local News 8
Local News 8 spoke with Genevieve Judge a spokeswoman for Sarasota County,…
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Social Media post of firearm referencing Thunder Ridge High School was a hoax
Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents Wednesday morning, saying they received a report of a firearm image posted on social media…
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Fire near Tetonia expected to be contained by Friday night
A brush fire near Tetonia has fire crews on the…
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Brian Kohberger’s murder trial has a start date
Brian Kohberger’s trial is expected to begin on August…
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Hunter finds a human skull near Brigham City
A human skull was found in a remote area near Brigham City,…
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East Idaho Aquarium director responds to claims of animal mistreatment
Monday, October 7th Local News 8 published a month-long investigation, looking into claims of animal mistreatment at the East Idaho Aquarium. The…
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Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison
U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…
Continue Reading Raccoon infestation – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s trending in the Show after the…
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Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park
NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Street in Ammon to close near Hitt Road beginning Wednesday
A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway…
Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…
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Lance Broncho gets life sentence for murder
Lance Broncho is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Eric Leask.…
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East Idaho Aquarium faces animal abuse allegations – Local News 8 Investigates
Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on…
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Watch out for bears as they prepare to hibernate
“We do stress highly that people take care of their garbage and any attractant that they may have around their…
Continue Reading Woman escapes, Idaho Falls man charged with kidnapping
An Idaho Falls man is arrested for kidnapping a woman and beating her. The victim was able to escape and call…
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East Idaho woman helping with hurricane response in South
Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and…
Continue Reading Dinosaur tracks found in Colorado – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz bring you the Show after the Show, a podcast-style episode where they talk about what’s…
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A man is in the hospital following a house fire in Idaho Falls
The fire started around 2:30 p.m. on October 5th, near the Rose Hill…
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Wildfire burning near Boise grows to an estimated 9,412 acres
A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.…
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The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market had vendors, live music, and an apple pie bake-off
The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market was at the lookout point in Pocatello on Saturday, October…
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Skyline rocks the Russets in week 6
On the Road at Shelley tonight, the Skyline Grizzlies won big by a score of 29 to 6. On the opening drive, the Russets defense was Grizzly hunting,…
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‘Pocatello Thunder’ rang loud enough for a close win over the Bruins
The Pocatello Thunder hosted the Twin Falls Bruins tonight in a…
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Sugar Salem digs their way out of a two-loss hole
Sugar Salem digs their way out of a two-loss hole with a resounding win over…
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Hillcrest takes down Blackfoot in week 6
On the night of homecoming at Hillcrest high school, the Knights took care of business against the Blackfoot Broncos, winning by a score of 33 to…
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‘Internet for All’ approved in Idaho
“In the year 2024, there is no one in this country that does not deserve to have access to the…
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Rexburg’s Exit 332 is back open for traffic
Rexburg’s Exit 332 on US 20 is back open and cone-free. Something many Rexburg drivers have been looking forward…
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Gas leak in Idaho Falls stopped, evacuated businesses can return
Three business have been evacuated due to a gas leak on Hitt Road.…
Continue Reading North Fork Fire Department hosting Annual Pancake Breakfast – Show after the Show
Join Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz as they unpack what’s going on around…
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Pocatello quilting event begins Friday
The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October…
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Discover “A Taste of Ireland” culture in Idaho Falls
One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance…
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Roses are red, violets are blue, Happy National Poetry Day to you
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — National Poetry Day is observed every year on the first Thursday in October. Poetry lovers enjoy the literary style for…
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15-year-old killed in crash, 2 others injured
A 15-year-old boy was killed and three others injured in an accident Wednesday evening. Three others were…
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Locals party with the IFFD at the annual Fire Prevention Block Party
The Idaho Falls Fire Department invites the entire community to the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday, Oct.…
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Star Valley Man injured in accident by Palisades Reservoir
An 80-year-old man is injured from a crash on US 26 near Palisades Reservoir on Oct. 2,…
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Teacher of the Year
School District 91 is excited to announce that Four of its educators were recognized at the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association (ISATA)…
Continue Reading Checking phone mid-conversation is Idaho’s #1 pet peeve – Show after the Show
Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper continue to talk about trending topics from online and around the…
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Man charged with rape of 16-year-old
A 22-year-old man is in the Bonneville County Jail charged with rape and sexual battery against a…
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Camper fire threatens nearby house
The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a camper fire on the 100 block of 13th Street Wednesday…
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With 34 days till the election, early voting has already started for some
We are 34 days from election day, and there are only 9 days left for you to pre-register to…
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Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to be careful during School Bus Safety Month
“Because these buses are all equipped with cameras and they’re recording these violations, what we do see is a lot of very, very close…
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Gen Z’s mental health more vulnerable to election stress
A survey done by wellness company Freedomology found that the upcoming election is affecting some generations’ mental health differently than…
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Search for missing Yellowstone concession worker changed to recovery mission
The search for a 22-year-old concession employee in Yellowstone National Park is being changed from a rescue to a recovery operation.…
Continue Reading Ian Munsick takes on the Mountain America Center stage – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz recover from a long, but fun night at the Mountain America Center and bring you the Show after the Show.…
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Pilot is safe after crashing a plane near Soda Springs
A pilot is safe after walking away from a plane accident near Soda…
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New fees take effect for Idaho Falls city services
Idaho Falls’ 2024/2025 fiscal year budget includes some increased costs of city…
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Governor says new water mitigation plan nearing finish line
Water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan according to the Governor and others.…
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University Boulevard exit will close as Chipotle opens
Highway exit 332 will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 30,…
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A sunny, dry, and windy forecast
It’s been very nice over the past few days… If a bit too warm. For those folks wanting cooler weather, you’ll like parts of our…
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Locals celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Idaho Falls
Dozens gathered in downtown Idaho Falls, Saturday evening, Sept. 28, 2024 to take part in…
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Grease Monkey had free car seat safety checks in Idaho Falls
Grease Monkey held a free car seat safety check today at their Idaho Falls location on Channing…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office addresses immigration concerns
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office released a statement today on immigration and border security…
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School marching bands from Southeast Idaho compete in Rexburg
Hundreds of high school students from Southeast Idaho and as far as Wyoming, gathered at the Madison High School football field in Rexburg, to…
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Highland silences the Thunder in tonights game
Tonight’s the 62nd black-and-blue bowl, a cross-town contest between Highland and…
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Madison spoils Thunder Ridge Homecoming in week 5
On a night where the Thunder Ridge Titans were celebrating homecoming, it was the Madison Bobcats who left the field on top, by a final score of 43…
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American Falls Beavers cut the Cougars down
The South Fremont Cougars run onto the field against the American Falls Beavers in a 4-A…
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Knights slay Russets in week 5 action
Westmark Stadium was the venue for this week 5 matchup between the Hillcrest Knights and the Shelley Russets. The Knights jumped ahead in the first…
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Lightning causes wildfire in Fall Creek Prescribed Fire Area
A lightning-caused wildfire is burning in the Fall Creek Prescribed Fire project area in the Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee…
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Idaho cities counting their lead pipes
Cities around Idaho are working on their lead service line inventories ahead of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) October 16…
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Apples being removed in Ashton to avoid attracting bears
Apples are serious bear attractants in the fall and can make bears come into areas they normally…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Oktoberfest Bavarian Costume Contest – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz bring you more from what’s trending to what’s happening this weekend.…
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Explosives found in Pocatello home
The PPD arrested a Pocatello man on charges including one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of possession of a bomb or…
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Idaho Falls man grows giant pumpkin
“So at peak, this [pumpkin] was growing around 35 pounds per day, so over a pound an…
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New judge sets expectations in case against man charged with killing 4 Idaho university students
Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A routine status hearing for a man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students drew a small…
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Portneuf River projects to be discussed at Thursday lecture
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is hosting a lecture about the future of the Portneuf River tonight at Frazier Hall on the Idaho State University…
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Woman killed in train collision in Idaho Falls
A woman was killed Wednesday in a train collision near Idaho…
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Firearm found on Highland High School campus, Authorities say there is no threat to students
A firearm was found unattended on the Highland High School campus Thursday morning. There is no active threat to…
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Rexburg’s mayor addresses concerns about city parks
The mayor of Rexburg is responding to those who are worried about maintenance at the city parks.…
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Pocatello asking for public comment on housing grant application
The City of Pocatello wants residents to review and comment on their grant application to fund housing projects across the…
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38% of people living together argue about the dishwasher – Show after the Show
Dancing with the Stars, The Golden Bachelorette and The Masked Singer. Which is your…
Continue Reading Fans speculate a Rascal Flatts reunion – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz sit down for a podcast-style show called The Show after the Show. They discuss what’s…
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Island Park area seeing more bear attacks this year
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest experienced a significant increase in bear activity throughout the summer in the…
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Bookmobile brings the library to rural Idaho areas
The South Bannock Library District uses its Bookmobile to bring books to readers in rural Idaho areas without access to a brick-and-mortar…
Continue Reading New Rexburg restaurant responding to hate with humor – Show after the Show
Jeff Roper and Kailey Galaviz talk about what’s going online and in your hometown in the Show after the…
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Rexburg exits to reclose
The University Boulevard exit 332 will fully close again during the week of September 30th through October 4th to allow crews to add a final layer of…
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What remains of the Daybell home
The Chad Daybell home went down leaving only a temporary scar in the dirt as a reminder of what once stood…
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Yellowstone National Park asks for the public’s assistance in an active search and rescueÂ
Yellowstone National Park Public Affairs Office released this list about Austin King who went missing September 17th in the park’s southeast…
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