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Motorcycle Accident on Broadway Ave

July 18, 2024 7:30 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, ID – One person is seriously injured after a motorcycle accident on Broadway Avenue. Officers responded at 5:45 pm on Thursday 7/16. The…

Road Closures at System Interchange in Pocatello

July 17, 2024 8:26 AM News Team

Pocatello, ID- Starting Wednesday July 17, the north-to-west ramp of the System Interchange at Pocatello will be periodically closed to allow for…

Water curtailment solution meeting brings parties together

July 17, 2024 9:30 PM Todd Kunz

A meeting bringing lawmakers, farmers, community leaders, business men and women, and the public together to talk about water…

Protecting your packages from porch pirates

July 17, 2024 11:57 AM Noah Farley

Tuesday is the last day of Prime Day with Amazon, and soon, millions of packages will be delivered to porches across the country. That means thieves…

Fire near Redfish Lake increases to 1,275 acres

July 16, 2024 9:27 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bench Lake Fire grew over 500 acres Monday to 1,275 acres. A community meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in…

Compass Academy homicide suspect has preliminary hearing on new gun charges

July 16, 2024 5:53 PM Noah Farley

Aughenbaugh is facing up to 65 years in…

Venting of natural gas has stopped, evacuees allowed to return to Burton area

July 16, 2024 11:56 AM Curtis Jackson

An evacuation order has been issued for homes in the Burton area of Madison County.…

Body found floating in Snake River in Idaho Falls

July 15, 2024 7:41 PM Curtis Jackson

A body was seen floating in the Snake River in Idaho Falls Monday afternoon. …

Multiple cars, trucks involved in crash on US 20 near Chester

July 15, 2024 3:33 PM Curtis Jackson

A multi-car accident blocked US 20 on Monday near Chester, between St. Anthony and Ashton.…

Donald Trump has named US Sen. JD Vance as his running mate

What to know about Sen. JD Vance, Trump’s running mate

July 15, 2024 2:21 PM CNN

CNN By Jack Forrest, CNN (CNN) — With Donald Trump’s choice to make JD Vance his running mate, he adds to the ticket an author and senator…

Fire near Red Fish Lake grows to over 700 acres, Lodge remains closed

July 15, 2024 12:15 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bench Lake Fire south of Stanley has grown to 738 acres, fire crews reported Monday. …

Deputies identify woman found dead in Rigby motorhome fire

July 15, 2024 11:53 AM Curtis Jackson

A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…

Unused railroad crossing being removed

July 16, 2024 8:53 AM Noah Farley

North and southbound traffic can still travel on Yellowstone…

Island Park to experience planned power outage on Wednesday

July 15, 2024 11:12 AM Curtis Jackson

Fall River Electric Cooperative is planning a power outage for customers in the Last Chance area.…

Semi catches fire, blocks lane on I-15

July 14, 2024 11:31 PM News Team

I-15 was closed for several hours after a semi caught fire near the Hells Half Acre Rest Area Sunday night.…

Idaho Democratic Party makes statement on assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 2:44 PM News Team

Local News 8 reached out to the Idaho Democrat Party for comment on the assassination attempt on former President Trump. They sent us this…

Pocatello responds to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump

July 14, 2024 3:41 PM News Team

Pocatello residents spoke out on the assassination attempt on Donald Trump…

Idaho Falls reacts to the assassination attempt on former President Trump

July 14, 2024 3:17 PM Seth Ratliff

The assassination attempt on Donald Trump is fresh on the minds of people in east Idaho.…

Former President Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents after he was shot at a campaign rally on July 13

Idaho officials make statements in wake of assassination attempt on Donald Trump

July 14, 2024 2:57 PM News Team

State government leaders continue to release statements in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Trump.…

US President Joe Biden said in a statement he is grateful former President Donald Trump is safe after a shooting at his rally in Pennsylvania.

President Biden lays out steps to investigation in wake of assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 2:25 PM News Team

President Biden is laying out a series of steps he is taking in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in…

Trump heads to convention as authorities investigate motive, security in assassination attempt

July 14, 2024 9:54 AM Associated Press

Associated Press BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump called for unity and resilience Sunday after an attempt on his life injected…

Shannen Doherty, ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and ‘Charmed’ star, dead at 53

July 14, 2024 7:24 AM CNN Newsource

By Lisa Respers France and Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Shannen Doherty, an actress who starred on the popular series “Beverly Hills, 90210”…

State GOP National Committeeman reacts to assassination attempt on Trump

July 13, 2024 10:53 PM Stephanie Lucas

The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.…

Former President Donald Trump is shown covered by US Secret Service agents after a shooting incident during a rally in Butler

Long list of presidents have been shot or shot at

July 13, 2024 7:35 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump fell to the ground Saturday, clutching his face after what sounded like gunfire…

Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say

July 13, 2024 4:34 PM News Team

Donald Trump was whisked off the stage at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania after apparent gunshots rang through the…

Former President Donald Trump was injured Saturday after there were loud bangs at his rally in Butler

What was said on stage in the seconds after Trump was shot

July 13, 2024 5:10 PM CNN

CNN By Amarachi Orie, Chris Liakos and Andrew Millman, CNN (CNN) — Moments after he was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday,…

‘Guns vs. Hoses’ game raises $10k for charity

July 19, 2024 10:02 PM Sam Gelfand

The 13th annual ‘Guns vs. Hoses’ charity softball game came to Melaleuca Field on…

Richard Simmons, fitness personality and TV host, dead at 76

July 13, 2024 3:32 PM CNN

CNN By Dan Heching and Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting…

Redfish Lake Lodge and campgrounds to close because of Bench Lake Fire

July 12, 2024 2:45 PM News Team

The closure will include the Redfish Lake recreation complex, which includes the lodge and associated buildings, roads, trails, trailheads, and…

Beat the heat! New water slides open at Ross Park Aquatic Center

July 12, 2024 4:48 PM Curtis Jackson

The new slides at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex officially opened Friday, afternoon. …

Multi-car crash blocks northbound lanes on I-15 between Ft. Hall and Blackfoot

July 12, 2024 4:20 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police say they are investigating a multiple-vehicle injury crash on Interstate 15 at milepost 85, south of Blackfoot.

The northbound…

Car crashes into geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park

July 12, 2024 4:08 PM Curtis Jackson

A car drove off the road and into a geyser pool in Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July…

Warm water temperatures and low river flows prompt fishing closure in Yellowstone National Park

July 12, 2024 3:08 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows.…

US Forest Service pilot hikes to safety after helicopter crash near central Idaho wildfire

July 12, 2024 1:17 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The pilot of a helicopter that was responding to a small wildfire in central Idaho before crashing in the Sawtooth National…

Pocatello’s Center Street Underpass construction paused

July 12, 2024 12:43 PM News Team

Due to delays in the construction review process with the Union Pacific Railroad, the Center Street Underpass project has been paused. The underpass…

Could the summer heat affect Idaho’s crops this year?

July 12, 2024 12:26 PM Noah Farley

If plants get too hot (or too cold), they will stop growing until the temperature…

Police looking for woman who left hospital

July 12, 2024 11:42 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police are asking for your help in finding Brandi…

Very High Fire Danger issued for Central Idaho

July 12, 2024 11:22 AM Curtis Jackson

The Central Idaho Dispatch Zone, which includes the Salmon-Challis National Forest, has moved fire danger to ‘Very High.’…

Rigby man killed in US 20 accident

July 12, 2024 10:20 AM Curtis Jackson

A 64-year-old Rigby man was killed Thursday after his car went off a US 20 overpass near Ucon.…

Know the signs of heat-related illness this summer

July 12, 2024 5:11 AM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An active heat advisory is making it even more important to know the tell-tale signs of heat-related illnesses like…

Trucks travel on I-15 near active construction.

Be prepared for delays! More construction coming to I-15 between Blackfoot, Idaho Falls

July 12, 2024 9:32 AM Curtis Jackson

More repaving projects set to begin on I-15 this summer.…

“It’s been busy” : How a local shaved ice hut is riding the heat wave

July 12, 2024 6:01 AM Ashley Chilcutt

Photo Credit: Ashley Chilcutt AMMON , Idaho (KIFI) — The Tiki Hut is located at the Ammon pool in McCowin Park. Owner Tami Barber has been running…

Helicopter incident during ‘Bench Lake Fire’ response

July 11, 2024 9:12 PM Joel Killam

CUSTER COUNTY, Idaho – UPDATE: 10:41 P.M. The Forest Service says a helicopter incident happened during the initial attack of the Bench Lake Fire…

Aberdeen couple named Grand Marshals of the Eastern Idaho State Fair

July 11, 2024 3:20 PM News Team

Bill and Sharol Coon have been a significant and inspiring presence at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for many years, even…

Idaho Falls non-profit responds to SCOTUS allowing bans on homeless encampments

July 11, 2024 4:54 PM Seth Ratliff

Two weeks ago, the United States Supreme Court ruled that cities can enforce bans on homeless people sleeping outdoors in areas without…

Families of workers killed in Idaho airport hangar collapse sue construction company

July 11, 2024 2:20 PM Associated Press

The families of two construction workers killed when an airport hangar in Idaho collapsed are suing several companies that were involved in the…

Keeping kids safe while swimming this summer

July 11, 2024 12:04 PM Noah Farley

“You want to make sure you’ve got a vest that’s going to be large enough for…

Southeastern Idaho Public Health to serve as a cooling center

July 11, 2024 10:14 AM News Team

Effective immediately, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has launched a Cooling Center during the area’s heatwave at their Pocatello location…

How Idaho National Laboratory brings excitement for STEM to local schools

July 11, 2024 1:16 PM News Team

Matt Meehan from Idaho National Laboratory Communications shows how Idaho National Laboratory is encouraging students across Eastern Idaho to get…

Remembering Deorr Kunz, 9 years without answers

July 10, 2024 5:32 PM Seth Ratliff

July 10, 2024 marks 9 years since 2-year-old Deorr Kunz Jr. disappeared from Timber Creek Campground in Lemhi County. According to the controversial…

Missing Idaho woman’s body found in submerged car in Grand Teton National Park

July 10, 2024 5:22 PM News Team

The body of a Nampa woman who was reported missing for over a month was found in a car crash in Grand Teton National Park.…

Chubbuck Farmers Market changes locations beginning Thursday

July 10, 2024 4:35 PM Linda Larsen

The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.…

Idaho Open Primaries initiative to appear on November’s ballot

July 10, 2024 4:07 PM Curtis Jackson

Voters will decide whether to open primaries to all voters or just to party members.…

Sale pending for former home of Chad Daybell

July 10, 2024 3:40 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The former home and property of Chad Daybell house has a pending sale according to the real estate agent’s…

How to help your home stay cooler in 100+ degree weather

July 10, 2024 12:24 PM Noah Farley

Here are some cost-effective ways you can keep your house cool during the heat…

Water repair to impact Holmes Ave. traffic Thursday night

July 10, 2024 11:03 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on South Holmes Avenue between East 9th Street and East 10th Street…

Billionaires in Wyoming send housing prices sky-high: “This is super gentrification”

July 10, 2024 10:50 AM CBS News

In Jackson Hole, Wyoming’s Shangri-La in the Tetons, you need silly money to be taken…

Tax preparation company Intuit to lay off 1,800 as part of an AI-focused reorganization plan

July 10, 2024 9:25 AM Associated Press

AP Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Tax preparation and financial software company Intuit announced an AI-focused reorganization plan Wednesday…

Pocatello, Jackson stores among those to be sold in Albertson/Kroger merger

July 10, 2024 9:09 AM News Team

In the proposed plan to merger Albertsons and Kroger,…

Pay It Forward: East Idaho Youth Homes

July 10, 2024 3:17 PM Todd Kunz

A place with a mission to help youth feel safe in an environment where they can create an independent identity, feel a sense of belonging, and find a…

Public health departments are asking for cooling stations

July 9, 2024 5:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your…

“It’s a broken system” – Idaho farmer reacts to state water battle

July 9, 2024 6:15 PM Seth Ratliff

Jake Stander says the root of the problem started in the 1980’s, when Idaho Power filed a lawsuit against 7500 irrigators for a water…

More details released about shooting in Yellowstone National Park

July 9, 2024 9:30 AM News Team

Authorities have released the name of the man arrested for shooting at a park ranger on July…

Stay cool! What you need to know as temperatures reach triple digits

July 9, 2024 3:58 PM News Team

Temperatures are expected to be in the triple digits in several areas across southern Idaho through Saturday. With that, health officials are urging…

Governor’s new Executive Order tightens voter registration rules for non-citizens

July 9, 2024 11:56 AM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed an executive order on July 9 called the “Only Citizens Will Vote…

Drone captures moment when fireworks explode

July 9, 2024 11:30 AM News Team

A newly released drone video shows the fireworks explosion in Rexburg during an Independence Day…

Idaho gets first Safe Haven Baby Box location

July 9, 2024 12:00 PM Noah Farley

These baby boxes give parents in crisis an option to securely surrender their…

Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival comes back for third year

July 9, 2024 10:16 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho Falls Sidewalk Chalk Festival is looking for artists to color the streets of Downtown and compete for…

Water curtailment: Why Frank VanderSloot has joined the conversation

July 8, 2024 11:02 PM Todd Kunz

“The farmers in our area desperately need your support.” – Frank…

Keeping RV smoke and carbon monoxide detectors updated

July 9, 2024 11:04 PM Noah Farley

You need a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in your…

Firework mishaps: Several people injured in Rexburg, one in Hamer

July 5, 2024 7:39 PM Ashley Chilcutt

“I’ve never heard boom quite that deafening before.”Emma Valentine REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A firework explosion on Crest View Drive in Rexburg…

Woman’s body discovered after motorhome fire

July 7, 2024 7:26 PM News Team

A woman has been found dead after a motorhome caught on fire on Sunday…

Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley

July 7, 2024 12:46 PM Linda Larsen

A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan…

One dead, police officer wounded in Fort Hall shooting

July 6, 2024 4:57 PM News Team

One man is dead and a fort hall police officer has been wounded in a shooting on the…

5 people hospitalized after hay swather crash south of Ririe

July 6, 2024 3:34 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle injury crash south of Ririe.

Just before 8:00 a.m. on July 6, 2024, Idaho State Police (ISP)…

Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations

July 5, 2024 6:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River…

Firework anxiety: What to do if your pet runs away from home

July 4, 2024 11:58 PM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The crackling sound of fireworks can be nostalgic for many people, but it can also be very frightening for pets. The…

Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir

July 4, 2024 6:40 PM Travis Richards

UPDATE: The pilot, a 53-year-old man from California, has…

WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks

July 4, 2024 7:00 PM News Team

The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…

Shooting at Yellowstone National Park leaves suspect dead, ranger injured

July 4, 2024 11:41 AM News Team

One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National…

“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”

July 4, 2024 3:05 PM Seth Ratliff

Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…

WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”

July 4, 2024 7:00 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…

Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse

July 3, 2024 9:59 PM News Team

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on…

Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello

July 3, 2024 4:57 PM Stephanie Lucas

A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…

Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

July 3, 2024 12:15 PM Stephanie Lucas

A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…

July 3 is Idaho’s birthday: History you may not know about the Gem State

July 3, 2024 11:36 AM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the…

Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration

July 3, 2024 11:39 AM Noah Farley

This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away

July 2, 2024 5:40 PM Seth Ratliff

The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…

July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

July 2, 2024 4:43 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

July 2, 2024 4:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade

July 2, 2024 3:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and…

Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day

July 2, 2024 11:50 AM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter…

Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer’s Island tours

July 2, 2024 11:09 AM Noah Farley

The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.…

Shooting suspect appears in court

July 1, 2024 6:06 PM Noah Farley

Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…

Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center

July 1, 2024 4:56 PM Linda Larsen

A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…

Local News 8 adds a new, stronger TV signal! Here’s how to get it

July 1, 2024 5:05 PM News Team

We are excited to announce a new, stronger TV signal for Eastern Idaho. KIFI Local News 8 is replacing its VHF channel 8 with a UHF channel 18, but…

New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats

July 1, 2024 3:38 PM Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…

2024 Independence Day Events

July 1, 2024 2:38 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election

July 1, 2024 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of…

IFPD responds after overnight shooting in Idaho Falls

June 30, 2024 11:47 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a fight that broke out Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, which resulted in a shooting.…