Local News Archives

Why taking the snow off your roof is important

January 11, 2023 10:50 AM Braydon Wilson

As winter draws on, more snow is sure to come, and a current snow storm will bring nearly a foot of snow to the area of Island Park by the middle of…

Gas leak resolved

January 11, 2023 11:59 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene of a gas leak in Idaho Falls resulting from a broken gas line.…

Pay It Forward: Idaho Period Project

January 11, 2023 4:03 PM Todd Kunz

This local nonprofit gets into our area schools to help young girls with Mother Nature, as they become young…

Big game aerial surveys continue near Salmon

January 11, 2023 5:10 PM News Team

Surveys of deer and elk will continue in management units 21, 21A, 28, 36B, as well as units 30 and…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 941 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths

January 11, 2023 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 941 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths in the last week.…

Stop the Bleed courses can help you prepare for emergency situations

January 11, 2023 11:09 AM Kailey Galaviz

More than 2.4 million people have learned how to ‘stop the bleed’ and now residents near Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center can…

Most popular boy names in the 90s in Idaho

January 10, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled the most popular baby names for boys of the 1990s in Idaho using data from the Social Security…

Greater Idaho movement gaining momentum

January 11, 2023 9:41 AM News Team

Oregon senators just heard details of a bill inviting Idaho to discuss relocating the Idaho/Oregon state…

Lori Vallow-Daybell says she has an alibi

January 10, 2023 5:32 PM Associated Press

A woman charged with conspiring to kill her two children and her new husband’s late wife says she has an alibi, and that the kids were killed while…

Man arrested for robbery, kidnapping, drug possession and battery on officer

January 10, 2023 3:17 PM News Team

On Saturday, Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a residence in the area of 1200 Lake Avenue after a report was made to dispatch that someone…

Idaho snowpack well above normal throughout the state

January 10, 2023 12:06 PM News Team

The Natural Resources Conservation Service in Idaho has released the January Water Supply Outlook Report for the 2023 water…

Simplot Games return after 2 year break

January 10, 2023 5:34 PM News Team

After a two-hiatus due to COVID-19, the 43rd Simplot Games return to Pocatello on February 16-18, 2023, at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena.…

Idaho Falls Fiber installing overhead infrastructure along Lincoln Road

January 10, 2023 4:23 PM News Team

Crews will be installing overhead fiber infrastructure along Lincoln Road in Idaho Falls during the next couple of…

Construction at W 49th South and S Holmes Avenue

January 10, 2023 4:25 PM News Team

Motorists are encouraged to slow down, use caution and watch for construction crews around W 49th South (Township Road) and S. Holmes Avenue as…

Recommended Preferred Alternative identified for I-15 and US-20

January 10, 2023 11:27 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho Transportation Department announced Alternative H2 will be analyzed as the Recommended Preferred…

ISU and Portneuf announce sports medicine partnership

January 10, 2023 10:15 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University Athletics (ISU) and Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) are proud to announce a new sports medicine partnership.…

Rexburg’s youth and university students help improve the city

January 10, 2023 11:15 AM Braydon Wilson

It takes a lot to run a city and keep everything going smoothly. It’s a task that is nearly impossible to do alone. The Mayor of Rexburg Jerry…

Governor appoints Circuit Court Judge for Ninth Judicial District

January 12, 2023 11:56 AM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has appointed John LaBuda to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Ninth Judicial District serving Sublette County.…

Idaho Supreme Court publishes annual report

January 10, 2023 11:50 AM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court has published its 2023 annual report, offering information on the projects and priorities of the Judicial Branch.…

WDE announces child and adult food program sites

January 10, 2023 11:57 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Education has announced the participating Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) organizations in Wyoming.…

Counties in Idaho with the fastest-rising temperatures in the last 100 years

January 3, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the fastest rising temperatures in Idaho using data from the National Centers for Environmental…

Bannock County Assessor to begin Community Assistance Program to help seniors with “circuit breaker”

January 9, 2023 9:50 AM News Team

Bannock County Assessor-Elect Anita Hymas is starting a Community Assistance Program to improve public outreach from the Assessor’s…

Wyoming Legislative website provides up-to-date information on 2023 General Session

January 10, 2023 9:38 AM News Team

Wyoming residents are encouraged to use the Wyoming Legislature’s website to track legislation and participate in policymaking during the 2023…

Police are no longer searching for person

January 9, 2023 1:52 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to check the welfare of a 40-year-old female resident of Idaho Falls.…

Idaho governor touts funding for education, public safety

January 9, 2023 10:46 AM Associated Press

Governor Brad Little will give his 2023 State of the State Address in the Idaho House Chambers at 1 p.m.…

SIPH encourages residents to reduce the risk of severe respiratory illness

January 9, 2023 4:52 PM News Team

SIPH recommends the following…

US 191/189 Hoback Canyon to close Tuesday for avalanche mitigation

January 9, 2023 4:50 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 for Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche mitigation.…

Rexburg encourages people to report potholes in city limits

January 9, 2023 11:55 AM Braydon Wilson

As winter continues to draw on damage to local roads in the form of pot holes. Keith Davidson with the city of Rexburg notes that pot holes…

Elected members pose for photo on Monday

Bannock County swears in new members to public office

January 9, 2023 12:31 PM Cole Sams

New leadership took their oath of office on Monday in Bannock…

Idaho gas prices continue to fall

January 9, 2023 11:19 AM News Team

Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.36/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802…

Intoxicated man arrested for aggravated assault, attempting to hit people with hammer

January 9, 2023 10:28 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call in Ammon overnight of a man attempting to hit people with a…

Counties with the most motor vehicle accident fatalities in Idaho

January 4, 2023 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with the highest motor vehicle crash fatality rates in Idaho using data from National Highway Traffic Safety…

Wyoming Legislature to Convene 2023 General Session Tuesday

January 9, 2023 9:39 AM News Team

The 67th Wyoming Legislature will convene for the 2023 General Session on Tuesday at noon.…

Idaho hot pool roof fall sends 7 to hospitals, cause unknown

January 9, 2023 9:37 AM Associated Press

Seven people went to hospitals after a roof collapsed on bathers at an Idaho hot…

Local high school students participate in debate and speech tournament

January 8, 2023 8:14 PM Travis Richards

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)-Local high school students participated in the Black Snake Speech and Debate Tournament at Idaho State University this…

Fair Early Weather draws people to see the frozen falls

January 8, 2023 4:20 PM Braydon Wilson

The greenbelt in Idaho Falls still managed to draw many people out early Sunday thanks to the fair weather of the morning and early afternoon. People…

As police in Idaho faced mounting criticism, investigators worked meticulously behind the scenes to nab a suspect

January 8, 2023 9:55 AM CNN

By Ray Sanchez, CNN In the weeks after four University of Idaho students were found stabbed to death in a home near campus, police faced mounting…

Technical difficulties interrupt perfect day for ski hill opening

January 7, 2023 7:44 PM Braydon Wilson

riginally opening to the public in 1963 the Blizzard Ski Hill just out side of Arco opened for another ski season Saturday Morning. The Ski Hill was…

Idaho Legislature likely to focus on education, property tax

January 7, 2023 5:30 PM Associated Press

Education funding, property tax relief and a tug of war over how to best to use Idaho’s whopping budget surplus will be a focus for lawmakers as…

Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation grants for motorized trails

January 8, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest is seeking public comment on two grant applications with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR)…

Wyoming state flags to fly at half staff Monday

January 8, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has ordered the Wyoming State Flag be flown at half staff at the Capitol in Cheyenne and in Fremont County from sunrise to…

Comments sought on IDPR grant proposals

January 8, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

The Sawtooth National Forest seeks public comments on several proposed projects for which the forest is seeking grant money from the Idaho Department…

DEQ awards nearly $1.4 million to 24 drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

January 8, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The DEQ awards nearly $1.4 million to 24 drinking water and wastewater systems across…

Googling tax advice can get you bad information

January 7, 2023 2:00 PM News Team

Ahead of the tax filing season, the Idaho State Tax Commission is giving advice on how to watch out for tax fraud.…

Idaho Farm and Ranch Succession Planning Course

January 7, 2023 12:00 PM News Team

The 28-lesson course allows producers to work at their own pace to learn the process of succession planning, identify generational goals, start…

Teton County exterior decorative lights must be taken down next week

January 7, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

Teton County is reminding the public all outdoor decorative lighting, including holiday string lighting, must be taken down by Tuesday, Jan. 10 in…

TCSD student receives perfect score on national vocab competition

January 7, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Teton County School District #1 third grade student Forrest Ramsey recently received a perfect score in the first of three meets in this year’s…

Idaho Falls boil water advisory lifted

January 5, 2023 3:01 PM News Team

Idaho Falls city officials just received notice from the local lab the water sampling test results came back…

The white sedan: How police found suspect in Idaho slayings

January 6, 2023 9:27 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a key piece of evidence in the case of four University of Idaho students stabbed to death in November turned out to be surveillance…

Emergency order for remote proceedings to be rescinded April 1

January 6, 2023 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho remote court proceedings under the COVID-19 emergency order will continue until…

Names of officer and individual from officer involved shooting at Eagles Lodge released

January 6, 2023 4:05 PM News Team

On Nov. 27, 2022, an Idaho Falls Police officer responded to the Eagles Lodge, located at 645 Hemmert Ave, to conduct a welfare check on a man who…

Former DMV employee sentenced for tax fraud

January 6, 2023 3:13 PM News Team

A Malad City woman and former employee of the Oneida County Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must pay $930 in restitution to the Idaho State Tax…

“Ski for Free Day” at Mink Creek Nordic Center Saturday

January 6, 2023 3:16 PM News Team

The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day Jan. 7, 2023.…

Gov. Little publicly sworn in for second term as Idaho’s 33rd Governor

January 6, 2023 2:41 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little was publicly sworn in for his second term as Idaho’s 33rd Governor Friday and delivered his Second Inaugural…

Wild West WinterFest set next weekend

January 6, 2023 2:21 PM News Team

If the winter blues are getting you down, we have the perfect way to enjoy the snowy…

IFFD helps change flat tire

January 6, 2023 1:01 PM David Barrington

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at a local school…

Watch Gov. Little Inauguration and 2023 State of the State Address

January 6, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little invites Idahoans to participate in Inaugural events and to watch his upcoming State of the State…

Polio survivor, local author, adventurer featured at local bookstore

January 6, 2023 11:18 AM Seth Ratliff

Polio survivor, local author, adventurer; not exclusively in that order. Scott Hancock is many things, and his writing highlights the people of…

Bryan Kohberger: More on Idaho murder suspect’s background

January 6, 2023 1:20 PM Emma Benson

A knife sheath with male DNA found near a victim. A cell phone pinged a dozen times near the crime scene.…

How to stay “Avy Savy” on the slopes

January 6, 2023 11:20 AM Seth Ratliff

As more skiers, snowboarders and thrill junkies hit the slopes, the Sawtooth Avalanche Center is reaching out to help them be “Avy Savy,”…

New Ammon City Council member

January 6, 2023 11:08 AM News Team

Mayor Sean Coletti has appointed Heidi Boyle to fill the city council seat left vacant when Josh Wheeler resigned to serve in the Idaho State…

ITD crews fixing potholes in East Idaho

January 6, 2023 11:05 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department is working to address potholes created by rapidly changing temperatures this winter.…

Backcountry camping reservations opening for summer 2023

January 6, 2023 10:00 AM News Team

ackcountry camping permits will be available online beginning Tuesday, January 10 at 8 a.m. (MST) for summer 2023 in Grand Teton National Park and…

Key takeaways from court documents in case against Bryan Kohberger and some questions that remain

January 5, 2023 4:10 PM CNN Newsource

DNA allegedly found on a knife sheath recovered at the murder…

Roommate who survived Idaho student killings saw figure dressed in black clothing and a mask, affidavit says

January 5, 2023 10:13 AM CNN Newsource

Idaho officials have publicly released court documents in prosecutors’ case against Bryan Kohberger, who faces four counts of first-degree murder and…

Idaho suspect in student murders thoroughly cleaned vehicle, also seen wearing surgical gloves multiple times outside family home, source says

January 5, 2023 9:44 PM CNN

By John Miller and Aya Elamroussi, CNN The man accused of murdering four University of Idaho students in November had thoroughly cleaned the interior…

Inmate who failed to return from work release found dead

January 4, 2023 5:30 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating an inmate who failed to return to the jail from the Work Release…

Idaho court tosses lawsuit that aimed to block abortion bans

January 5, 2023 6:03 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled the state Constitution does not implicitly enshrine abortion as a fundamental right.…

Influenza contributes to Idaho child’s death

January 5, 2023 3:21 PM News Team

A Washington County child is Idaho’s first influenza-related death among Idahoans younger than 18 years of age for the 2022-2023 season.…

Canyon County couple claim Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle winner

January 5, 2023 2:34 PM News Team

First thing Thursday morning, Steve Mitchell of Nampa got the phone call of a lifetime from his wife, Kim, telling him they were this year’s…

Police search for 16-year-old runaway

January 5, 2023 2:29 PM News Team

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a 16-year-old runaway last seen on January 1.…

Side street ice challenges in Idaho Falls

January 5, 2023 4:46 PM Seth Ratliff

In Idaho Falls the main roads are pretty clear but get off on some of the less traveled streets and it can be a different…

A timeline of the killings of four University of Idaho students

January 5, 2023 3:15 PM Associated Press

Court documents have been unsealed after the suspect in the November fatal stabbings of four University of Idaho students made his first court…

Man accused of killing Idaho college students in court

January 5, 2023 9:18 AM Associated Press

The man accused in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students was extradited to Idaho, where he’s charged with four counts of…

Suspect in the Idaho college student killings returned home for the holidays weeks after the crime. Here’s what we know about him

January 5, 2023 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

d in connection with the November killings of four University of Idaho students who were found stabbed to death attended a nearby university in…

New Salmon-Cobalt/Leadore District Ranger announced

January 5, 2023 12:18 PM News Team

The Salmon-Challis National Forest announced Bobbi Filbert as the District Ranger for the Salmon-Cobalt/Leadore Ranger…

Former Ada County Coroner to advise Bannock County in developing Forensic Pathology Center

January 5, 2023 12:07 PM News Team

Bannock County officials recently hired former Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens to advise in the development of the East Idaho Forensic Pathology…

DEQ awards nearly $31 million to nine drinking water and wastewater systems across Idaho

January 5, 2023 12:13 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) Thursday announced the award of $30,304,970 in construction grants to nine drinking water and…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

January 5, 2023 12:52 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,125 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths in the last…

EXPLAINER: Next steps and new details in Idaho killings

January 4, 2023 4:40 PM Associated Press

It’s been weeks since four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their beds, and now some of the mystery surrounding the case may…

And the Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle Winning Number is…

January 4, 2023 11:56 AM News Team

The Idaho $1,000,000 Raffle is the Idaho Lottery’s most anticipated game of the…

What is being done about potholes?

January 4, 2023 3:45 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls says the recent weather conditions have wreaked havoc on city roads, causing potholes and other hazardous conditions.…

Visit from professional welders encourage local students interested in pursuing trades

January 4, 2023 2:24 PM Braydon Wilson

The Blue Collar Tour made a stop in Idaho Falls…

More harm than good: Why you shouldn’t feed backyard deer

December 23, 2022 10:00 AM Seth Ratliff

Despite good intentions, supplemental feeding of deer often harms them, frequently resulting in their death.…

Counties with the longest life expectancy in Idaho

December 22, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of counties with above average life expectancy in Idaho using data from the University of Wisconsin Population Health…

‘KNOW Vape’ teen video contest

January 4, 2023 10:27 AM Kailey Galaviz

Eastern Idaho Public Health is looking for creative teens to enter into a video contest about…

Applications open for 2023 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”

January 4, 2023 9:46 AM News Team

Class of 2023 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…

Man charged in students’ killings might be headed to Idaho

January 4, 2023 9:14 AM Associated Press

Authorities say the man accused in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students has left a Pennsylvania jail in the custody of state…

Foot found in Yellowstone hot pool, but case is still murky

January 3, 2023 6:32 PM Associated Press

National Park Service documents released Tuesday offer new details but no solid clues as to what happened to a missing man whose foot was found…

S. Higbee Avenue Road temporarily closed

January 3, 2023 5:00 PM News Team

A portion of S. Higbee Avenue, from E 17th Street north to E 14th Street, in Idaho Falls is temporarily closed to thru traffic for bridge…

Idaho gas prices fall to ring in 2023

January 3, 2023 4:04 PM News Team

Idaho drivers are still basking in holiday cheer by paying some of the state’s lowest gas prices in a year, but winter weather and year-end travel…

Third annual Ammon Icy Inferno set Jan. 21

December 26, 2022 10:00 AM News Team

The third annual Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks event will be held Saturday, January 21,…

Idaho slayings suspect waives right to fight extradition

January 3, 2023 9:48 AM Associated Press

A criminology graduate student charged in the November slayings of four University of Idaho students waived his right to an extradition hearing in a…

January is National Radon Action Month

January 3, 2023 12:19 PM Kailey Galaviz

January is National Radon Action Month, reminding you to test your residence, office, or rental for radon gas.…

Setting a New Year’s Resolution? You may want to reevaluate your list.

December 27, 2023 1:42 PM Kailey Galaviz

Based on a survey, the most popular New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 in America are focused around improving fitness, finance and mental…

Students excited about returning to Rexburg in the new year

January 3, 2023 10:28 AM Braydon Wilson

After a few short weeks of winter break, students from all over are once again preparing to call Rexburg home as they prepare for their studies in a…

Mountain View Hospital welcomes first baby born in 2023

January 3, 2023 10:13 AM News Team

Isabella Rain Torres was born to Michelle Wellons and Ed Torres on January 2, 2023 at 9:16 a.m. as the first baby born at Mountain View Hospital this…