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Gordon’s first bill signing advances mental health care in Wyoming

February 16, 2023 10:26 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2023 Legislative session during a public signing ceremony at the Capitol…

Gov. Little to visit with high schoolers about proposed Launch workforce training program

February 16, 2023 10:13 AM Evan Thomason

Governor Brad Little will visit with high school students in Kuna, Twin Falls, and Rigby Thursday to reinforce the benefits of the proposed Launch…

Prosecutor: Officer’s actions justified in Eagles Lodge officer-involved shooting

February 16, 2023 10:08 AM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal has determined the officer’s actions during the officer involved shooting at the Eagles Lodge in…

Risch: The CCP balloon invasion of US deserves President Biden’s attention

February 16, 2023 9:54 AM News Team

U.S. Senator for Idaho Jim Risch says President Biden needs to speak to the American people about the Chinese spy balloon and the other three…

Free dog coats and sweaters for pet owners

February 16, 2023 9:46 AM Seth Ratliff

As cold temperatures stick around awhile, the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls is helping keep your pets…

3 things to know this morning – February 16, 2023

February 16, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Small plane makes emergency landing on Bonneville County Road

February 15, 2023 8:14 PM Todd Kunz

Two people are safe after a small Piper PA-28-180 plane made an emergency landing on Lincoln Road in Bonneville County Wednesday evening just before…

Bingham County gets new 911 software

February 15, 2023 5:23 PM Linda Larsen

People living in Bingham County now have a new way to get help in an…

Local jail expansion fully funded

February 15, 2023 5:12 PM Seth Ratliff

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is preparing to expand the county jail, and the planned project is already fully…

Why egg prices are starting to decline

February 15, 2023 1:55 AM Kailey Galaviz

After months of skyrocketed grocery egg prices, shoppers are finally starting to see…

Magical moments contest winners announced

February 15, 2023 12:53 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center announced the magical moments contest winners Wednesday.…

Volunteer applications at Idaho Falls Zoo close on Thursday

February 15, 2023 12:27 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Zoo’s 2023 season is just around the corner, and volunteers are needed to continue to make it the best little zoo in the West.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 962 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

February 15, 2023 4:44 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 962 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths in the last…

Police investigate 3 vehicle collision in Bannock County

February 15, 2023 10:46 AM News Team

The Idaho State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:06 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 15 southbound at…

Gov. Gordon to sign first bills of 2023 Legislative Session

February 15, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon will hold a formal bill signing ceremony…

Idaho Falls Power accepting applications for the ICUA Youth Rally Scholarships

February 15, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Power is accepting scholarship applications and supporting aspiring…

School closures – February 15, 2023

February 14, 2023 9:18 PM Joel Killam

We have some road and school closures this…

Judge refuses to dismiss Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder case

February 14, 2023 4:28 PM News Team

A judge is refusing to dismiss Lori Vallow-Daybell’s murder case based on the lack of a speedy…

Gabby Petito’s family attorney wants the letter he says Brian Laundrie’s mom wrote him offering to bury a body, with inscription ‘burn after reading’

February 14, 2023 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

Brian Laundrie’s mother wrote a letter to her son that included references to getting a shovel and burying a body, an attorney representing the…

INL delayed this morning – February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023 6:07 AM Zach Glancy

Idaho National Laboratory is delaying operations today until 11 a.m. due to severe…

3 things to know this morning – February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

“Oh, I love this” – Seniors get Valentine’s Day surprise

February 14, 2023 4:03 PM Kailey Galaviz

JustServe delivered 1,400 flowers donated from local businesses and 9,340 handmade cards from the community to local…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 15 years for attempted methamphetamine distribution

February 14, 2023 4:09 PM News Team

A 33-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to federal prison for attempted possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney…

Idaho House passes ban on gender-affirming medical care

February 14, 2023 4:34 PM Associated Press

The Idaho House has passed a bill that would send healthcare providers to prison if they offer gender-affirming care to transgender…

Simpson secures funds for McCammon Fire Station

February 14, 2023 2:57 PM News Team

Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the McCammon Fire Station Project in the FY23 Omnibus package Tuesday was signed into law…

Harsh winter impacts local florists on Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2023 11:59 AM Braydon Wilson

This winter has given us lots of snow, and while it can mean lots of fun in the snow, it has impacted local florists in their preparations for…

Local coroner appointed second VP of ISAAC

February 14, 2023 11:32 AM Linda Larsen

One of our local coroners has been appointed as the second vice president of the Idaho State Association of County…

8 ways to love your car battery and keep the spark alive

February 14, 2023 11:08 AM News Team

With frigid temperatures making your car battery work extra hard this winter, AAA offers these tips to show it some…

Idaho Falls offers fee-free payment options as payment processing company raises fee

February 14, 2023 11:09 AM News Team

Fees charged by the company that processes credit card payments for Idaho Falls utilities are slated to increase beginning March 26,…

Simplot Games’ Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends to feature Olympian Ryan Crouser

February 14, 2023 11:14 AM News Team

Tickets are available for the Simplot Games’ Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends featuring Ryan…

Winter feeding update for Idaho Fish and Game Southeast Region

February 14, 2023 9:58 AM News Team

Several new feed sites for deer and elk have been added in the…

School Closures – February 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 5:50 AM Zach Glancy

We have some school closures for you this…

3 things to know this morning – February 14, 2023

February 14, 2023 7:02 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your Valentine’s…

School lunches could see some changes soon

February 13, 2023 11:16 AM Kailey Galaviz

The USDA announces new proposed changes to school…

Police search for Portneuf Wellness Complex vandals

February 9, 2023 5:42 PM News Team

The Portneuf Wellness Complex will have to cover the cost of someone’s inconsiderate…

Yellowstone recruiting for 2023 Youth Conservation Corps program

February 13, 2023 12:17 PM News Team

How would you like to work, learn, play and grow in Yellowstone’s…

DEQ issues Air Quality Advisory for Franklin County

February 13, 2023 11:25 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…

Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project construction

February 13, 2023 3:09 PM News Team

The first phase will include irrigation work, set to be completed by the end of March 2023.…

Idaho gas prices up 7 cents

February 13, 2023 12:32 PM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have risen 7.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.65/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Goo Goo Dolls announce Idaho Falls concert

February 13, 2023 3:09 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Mountain America Center announced another concert Monday…

Oldest American dog race prepares for weekend start

February 13, 2023 10:21 AM Braydon Wilson

One of Ashton’s oldest traditions, the American Dog Derby, is preparing for its 2023…

Most popular girl names in the ’00s in Idaho

February 7, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for girls of the 2000s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…

Registration open for 2023 Idaho Prevention and Support Conference

February 13, 2023 9:44 AM News Team

Registration for both the main conference and pre-conference activities are now…

3 things to know this morning – February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023 7:06 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Sugar City planning for future as growth continues

February 12, 2023 1:14 PM Braydon Wilson

part of a proposal to expand the impact area of Sugar City is considering rezoning the area of exit 338 on Highway 20 and the west side of the North…

F&G will reduce deer herds in Slate Creek to slow the spread of chronic wasting disease

February 12, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Most of the meat from harvested animals will be donated to a local food…

Feb. 14 labor market webinar focuses on accessing U.S. Census data

February 12, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Businesses will learn about the U.S. Census and why it provides crucial information to all parts of our…

AAA research highlights best reminders to slow down, move over

February 12, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Safety countermeasures can reduce the likelihood of serious injury at the…

Idaho State geologist helping NASA prep for 2025 crewed moon mission

February 12, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

An Idaho State University professor is helping to coach the next team of astronauts to visit the…

Third flying object shot down by Canadian officials causing FAA to close portions of Montana airspace

February 11, 2023 6:35 PM Travis Richards

(NATIONAL NEWS)-A third high altitude object tracked over Canadian airspace has been shot down, according to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.…

Ryan Crouser sets all-time shot put world record at Simplot Games Event

February 18, 2023 4:35 PM Travis Richards

In front of a raucous Simplot Games crowd, Ryan Crouser set a new shot put world record of 76’ 8.5” (23.38 meters), smashing the previous indoor…

Cupid’s Carnival captures the hearts of Bannock County

February 11, 2023 4:40 PM Braydon Wilson

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- The Bannock County Fair Grounds hosted a Valentine’s Day-themed carnival on Saturday.…

Public can comment on big game season proposals and attend open houses

February 11, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Deadline to comment is Feb. 22; open houses will be held in each…

Jackson and Teton County receive ‘Safe Streets’ federal grant

February 11, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

e proposed project will build upon the existing Teton Mobility Project and Complete Streets initiative.…

Get a faster tax refund with these tips

February 11, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

As you prepare to file your 2022 Idaho income tax return, the Idaho State Tax Commission offers the following tips to help you get your refund…

Idaho Fish and Game shares some common fishing violations in Southeast Region

February 11, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Know before you…

1 hospitalized with life threatening injuries after crash

February 10, 2023 9:20 AM News Team

Deputies are continuing to investigate and believe high speeds and possible intoxication were a…

Counties with the most emergency shelters in Idaho

January 20, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest number of emergency shelters per capita in Idaho using data from the National Shelter System…

DEQ issues Air Quality Advisory for Franklin County

February 10, 2023 10:28 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Quality Advisory to notify residents of Franklin County of degraded air…

Lt. Governor talks with Idaho Falls High School students about new education opportunities

February 10, 2023 10:21 AM Seth Ratliff

In a visit to Idaho Falls, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke will meet with local high school students to hear the student perspective on Governor Little’s…

Mountain lions sighted in Fort Hall area

February 10, 2023 9:37 AM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Fish & Wildlife Department has received reports of sightings of mountain lions in the Fort Hall…

Deceased female found near residence on Fort Hall Reservation

February 9, 2023 4:52 PM News Team

At approximately 11:50 a.m. Thursday, the Fort Hall Police Department responded to a call of a deceased female at a residence on Broncho Road within…

3 things to know this morning – February 10, 2023

February 10, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Police release shooting investigation update

February 8, 2023 5:34 PM News Team

The Chubbuck Police Department has released an update to the shooting investigation at 4719 Yellowstone Ave on…

2 men arrested for intent to deliver fentanyl pills

February 9, 2023 12:09 PM News Team

Two men have been arrested for possession of the controlled substance fentanyl, in the form of counterfeit pills known as “dirty thirties.”…

Lori Vallow-Daybell back in court Thursday

February 9, 2023 11:51 AM Seth Ratliff

Lori Vallow-Daybell was back in court Thursday morning where two motions were…

Rent commercial kitchen space by the hour

February 9, 2023 4:36 PM Bill Cummings

Need a commercial grade kitchen but just for a few hours? Now you can rent…

Phishing ‘Business Membership’ email scam targets Jackson

February 9, 2023 3:12 PM News Team

The town of Jackson has been contacted about suspicious emails going around about ‘business-holders…

112 Yellowstone bison transferred to Fort Peck Tribes

February 9, 2023 11:30 AM News Team

The program has led to the largest relocation of live Yellowstone bison to American Indian Tribes in…

Man sentenced for aggravated battery on law enforcement officer and eluding

February 9, 2023 10:11 AM News Team

Both sentences will run concurrently to each…

Teton County Health Department hosts free STD testing event

February 9, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

Teton County Health Department is putting on a free STD (sexually transmitted disease) testing event on Saturday, Feb.…

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes announces new public affairs manager

February 9, 2023 9:35 AM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes officially announce Echo Marshall as the new Public Affairs Manager.…

3 things to know this morning – February 9, 2023

February 9, 2023 7:03 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

Police investigate Jet Stop robbery

February 8, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Pocatello Police are investigating a robbery at Jet Stop at 1500 E. County Line Road…

Pay It Forward: Rigby Senior Citizen

February 8, 2023 1:39 PM Todd Kunz

A local senior center goes beyond the building and reaches out into the surrounding area with a Meals on Wheels program and a food distribution…

Baker residents suspect Lemhi River project caused ice jam flooding

February 8, 2023 6:48 PM Seth Ratliff

Ice jams in the Lemhi County town of Baker have caused damage to some areas near…

Rexburg prepares to launch open access fiber network

February 8, 2023 11:12 AM Braydon Wilson

After a decade of hard work, the City of Rexburg is preparing to launch its open-access fiber…

ZZ Top adds Idaho Falls stop to tour

February 8, 2023 4:19 PM Bill Cummings

ZZ Top has added Idaho Falls to its upcoming…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 875 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

February 8, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 875 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the last…

Big Spin winner from Idaho Falls claims $70,000, Oldtown winner claims $80,000

February 8, 2023 2:51 PM News Team

Two Big Spin winners from two very different parts of Idaho met at Boise Towne Square on Wednesday afternoon for the chance to win up to $100,000…

Another ‘Souper Bowl’ season comes to an end

February 8, 2023 11:26 AM Kailey Galaviz

The friendly ‘Souper Bowl’ competition between Skyline High School and Idaho Falls High School officially wraps up on…

Risch on State of the Union: Biden’s actions have real world consequences

February 8, 2023 10:58 AM News Team

U.S. Senator Jim Risch released the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union…

76 cats and dogs find homes

February 8, 2023 11:03 AM News Team

Dozens of cats and dogs found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from Jan.14 through Feb. 4, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…

Teton County GIS platform transition update

February 10, 2023 9:59 AM News Team

Teton County has received many questions regarding the change from the County’s current Geographic Information System (GIS) to a new platform and…

Idaho federal court among most efficient in nation

February 8, 2023 11:20 AM News Team

For the second year in a row, the United States District Court for the District of Idaho has been recognized as one of the most efficient courts in…

Section of Quinn Road closed indefinitely

February 7, 2023 11:27 AM News Team

A section of Quinn Road is closed indefinitely as crews work on a sewer…

Arctic Circle pays off student outstanding lunch balances

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Arctic Circle and its nonprofit foundation arm, Arctic Cares, announced a major donation to benefit young students in Idaho, Wyoming and…

Wyoming students selected for United States Senate Youth Program

February 8, 2023 9:43 AM News Team

Two Wyoming students will join Senator John Barrasso and Senator Cynthia Lummis in representing Wyoming during the 61st annual United States Senate…

3 things to know this morning – February 8, 2023

February 8, 2023 7:04 AM Zach Glancy

Here’s what you should know to start your…

30 news groups ask Idaho Supreme Court to reject gag order

February 7, 2023 2:37 PM Associated Press

Thirty news organizations have asked the Idaho Supreme Court to overturn a gag order in a case against a man accused of stabbing four University of…

New Idaho Fish and Game director named

February 7, 2023 4:11 PM News Team

Fredericks is currently a deputy director and has spent his entire professional career at Fish and…

Newly-released photo shows Gabby Petito’s injuries

February 7, 2023 5:09 PM News Team

A new photo of Gabby Petito was released Tuesday by the law firm representing her…

Local law enforcement reminds us to be safe when having fun in the snow

February 7, 2023 11:45 AM Braydon Wilson

Lots of snow has led to many people exploring the back country and snowy mountains all throughout our region. With a large amount of people taking to…