Larkin trial day 8: Attorneys conclude cross examination, jury preps for deliberation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — After the defense recalled the defendant Randy Larkin to the stand, prosecutors cross examined him in the Ririe…
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Coach Spencer Danielson says 12th-ranked Boise State must seize moment and respect 2-win Wyoming
Associated Press Boise State coach Spencer Danielson wants his Broncos to seize every moment over the final two weeks of the campaign. That means not…
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Students at Wapello Elementary School talk turkey with Idaho Fish and Game
Idaho Fish and Game visited Mrs. Palmer’s third-grade class Thursday, November 21st to teach students about turkey biology ahead of…
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Traffic patterns to change for Ammon neighborhood
Curlew Drive between 17th Street and Sawtooth Street will be closed from Monday, November 25, to Wednesday, November 27, to prepare for the changes…
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Volunteers from Bannock County share their experience helping with hurricane relief
After Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, some local volunteers traveled to the affected areas to help…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Avalanche control maintenance will cause delays over Teton Pass Friday
Drivers will experience brief closures on the Teton Pass on Friday, Nov. 22, as crews work to maintain avalanche equipment.…
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School bus, pickup collide in Idaho Falls intersection
A school bus and a pickup collided at the intersection of Sunnyside and Boulevard in Idaho Falls Thursday afternoon. A third car was also involved.…
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Preparing your “sleigh” for the holiday
Folks are getting ready to visit friends and family for the coming holiday break. We are told now is a good time to start planning your…
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Situation with man barricaded inside camper on US 20 has been resolved
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is currently managing a law enforcement situation involving a barricaded male subject inside a camper in Butte…
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Portneuf Health appoints new CEO
Portneuf Health today announced the appointment of Nate Carter as chief executive officer (CEO). Carter, who has served as interim CEO since August,…
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Gaetz withdraws from attorney general consideration
Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz posted on X Thursday that he is withdrawing from consideration for attorney…
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Residents seek legal counsel after Idaho Falls Police kick-in door
An Idaho Falls family questioned police protocol after officers forced their way into their home to arrest a man who was just there…
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Judge denies Lori Vallow’s request to withdraw from mental evaluation
Lori Vallow’s Judge required that she finish the competency evaluation despite the defense requesting…
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Judge says Kohberger can face death penalty if convicted
An Ada County judge ruled Thursday that suspected murder suspect Bryan Kohberger can face the death penalty if…
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43 ducks found shot and left to waste on Pine Creek Pass
Idaho Fish and Game is investigating why 43 ducks were shot and left to waste on Pine Creek…
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Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against Moab, Utah police
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against the city of Moab…
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Idaho State University Festival of Trees begins Thursday
Idaho State University is hosting the annual ‘Festival of Trees’ at the Stephens Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, November…
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Idaho Lottery awards Chubbuck Elementary School with new books
Ellis Elementary School received $3,000 and a box of brand new books from the Idaho Lottery Commission and the Idaho Commission for Libraries as part…
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3 Idaho men charged with Possession of Child Sexual Exploitation Material
Three Idaho men were arrested this week for possessing child sexual exploitation material. According to the Idaho Attorney General’s office, the men…
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Ririe rest-stop murder trial: Day 6—Witness testimony from the defense
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Tuesday, the defense brought transcripts of an earlier testimony from the late Kelly Hincks—a man who was at the…
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Winter season invites pests into our homes
We are not the only ones looking to stay warm this winter…
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Town Hall discusses fentanyl epidemic in eastern Idaho
City leaders in Idaho Falls and the District of Idaho U.S. Attorney’s office are holding a special Town Hall meeting Tuesday evening to…
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Traffic crews to install barriers at dangerous intersection in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department will install traffic barriers at a dangerous intersection in Blackfoot on Wednesday, November…
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Accident on Yellowstone Highway sends 2 to the hospital
Two people were injured in an accident at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and Iona Road.…
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Idaho Falls to hold UTV Holiday Light Parade along Riverwalk
The second annual UTV Holiday Light Parade is set to light up the Idaho Falls Riverwalk on Friday, December 20, starting at 6:00…
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Allegiant adds new destination from Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Allegiant is adding more routes to its network of flights, including one between Idaho Falls and Denver. According to a…
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Portneuf Cancer Center unveils new piece of cancer-fighting technology
Portneuf Cancer Center held a ribbon-cutting event on Thursday for a new linear accelerator used in radiation therapy…
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Judge strikes down Wyoming abortion laws, including an explicit ban on pills to end pregnancy
A state judge on Monday struck down Wyoming’s overall ban on abortion and its first-in-the-nation explicit prohibition on the use of medication to…
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SCAM ALERT: Beware of check delivered through the mail
Jay Dye received a letter in the mail. In the letter was a check for $3,500 and some unique…
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Tips for winter driving from the Idaho Transportation Department
With snow on the way in Eastern Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is reminding drivers of key tips to keep safe on the roads this…
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How Zoo Idaho prepares for the winter
Unlike other zoos, Zoo Idaho’s native species need little preparation for the harsh cold of Idaho’s…
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Museum of Idaho hosts ‘Bugsgiving’ this Friday
The Museum of Idaho offers guests a different style of the Thanksgiving meal this Friday, November 22.…
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Festival of Trees opens in Idaho Falls
Several items will be for sale like full-sized trees, mini trees, door displays, fireplace mantle displays, baked goods, and…
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Section of Chubbuck Road closing down for several days
Chubbuck Road between Hiram and the roundabout at Philbin Road in Chubbuck will close for construction this…
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Community All-Stars: Dedicated local weather spotter Evan Tibbott
Evan Tibbott, a man of all seasons, and this week’s Community…
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Coroner identified man from deadly Saturday morning crash near Swan Valley
Idaho State Police (ISP) is investigating a single-vehicle fatality crash that occurred just west of Swan Valley, Highway 26 at milepost…
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Thousands attended the Annual Harvest Market at Thunder Ridge High SchoolÂ
The annual harvest market returned just in time for the holiday season to Thunder Ridge High…
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What you missed from the Fall Bazaar Craft Fair at Bonneville High School
Hundreds of people visited Bonneville High School for the Fall Bazaar Craft…
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Idaho Secretary of State begins election audit
Under Idaho statute, the Secretary of State conducts a post-election audit to ensure the accuracy of election…
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Toys For Tots held ‘Fill The Truck’ event in Idaho Falls
The event was hosted from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at a warehouse off Heyrend Way in Idaho…
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Homeowner recounts Idaho Falls Police kicking in his door
The video shows Idaho Falls Police at the door of Adam’s home to serve the arrest warrant. Adams claims an officer kicked open the door after his…
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Idaho Falls Community Food Basket collected nearly 130,000 pounds of food
Throughout the month of October, the Community Food Basket’s largest food drive of the year takes place with a goal of collecting 100,000lbs of…
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Rigby man killed in tractor accident
A Rigby man was killed in a farming accident west of Ririe Friday afternoon.…
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Idaho Falls Fish and Game say American Falls pigeons died from emaciation, not disease
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Fish and Game has given an update on hundreds of dead and sick pigeons found in American Falls. On October 25,…
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Pocatello Police teach preschool kids gun safety for 23rd year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello Police Department visited ABC Express Preschool this week to teach kids about gun safety. Chief Robert Schei…
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Seventh Judicial District to host National Adoption Day event Friday
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)– The Seventh Judicial District will hold a National Adoption Day celebration at the Bingham County courthouse on Friday.…
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Idaho Secretary of State’s Office holds post-election audit draw
The audit is done to make sure the election tabulation is accurate for even-year primary and general…
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Man who pleaded guilty to involvement testifies in Ririe murder trial
On Thursday, day 3 of the Ririe rest-stop murder trial, Gerald Hamlin followed through with his plea deal to testify against the defendant Randy…
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Phone scammer claims to be Pocatello Police Captain
The Pocatello Police Department has received reports of someone using the name of Cpt.…
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New water agreement officially completed
Governor Brad Little, Lt. Governor Scott Bedke, and farmers across Idaho are celebrating the final completion of a new water agreement that protects…
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EICAP offer programs to help with heating bills
The weather is colder now, and those heating bills can add up…
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Crash causes truck to hang off I-84 overpass near Rupert
A semi-truck is hanging off an overpass on I-84 near Rupert. The accident is blocking Idaho Highway 25/77 that go over the…
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Gov. Little’s trade mission to Taiwan and Japan strengthens trade opportunities for Idaho
Governor Brad Little returned this past weekend from a productive seven-day trade mission to Taiwan and…
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I-15, I-86 Interchange project reaches major milestone
As winter sets in the Idaho Transportation Department marks a major milestone for the historic rebuild of the System Interchange in Pocatello, with…
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RV fire quickly extinguished in Iona
A fifth-wheel RV trailer caught fire in Iona Thursday morning. It started just before 10 a.m. at the corner of Denning Avenue and Oleson…
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Pocatello Man Gets a Second Chance Smile
The Oral Surgery Specialists of Idaho and Sage Dental announced Thursday morning that Matthew Rymer of Pocatello is this year’s Second Chance…
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Pocatello parolees celebrate graduation from reentry program
Twenty people on parole from the Pocatello area celebrated graduation from a reentry program on Wednesday…
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No shooting happened at EIRMC after inaccurate social media post caused concern
Eastern Idaho Medical Center said there was no security issue or a lockdown at the hospital after a post was made on a community social media…
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3 Rexburg UPS employees charged with theft
Three UPS employees in Rexburg are charged with theft after taking over $7,000 worth of products.…
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Pay It Forward helps warm The Salvation Army Pocatello
The Salvation Army in Pocatello is in need of a new boiler. The original one was installed in…
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Rexburg conduit hit, ITD is asking drivers to avoid the area near Exit 333
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department is asking drivers to avoid Exit 333 and thee surrounding area in Rexburg tonight. An…
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Larkin trial day 2: Text messages shown in Ririe rest-stop murder case
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attorneys for the Rire rest-stop murder trial made their opening statements Wednesday. Defense Attorney Allen Browning…
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Detour scheduled on section of Emerson Avenue for bridge work
A detour will be in place around a section of Emerson Avenue to replace an aging bridge over the Butte Arm…
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Bonneville County Coroner resigns after 12 years
Rick Taylor said the position is only part-time but should be full-time because the workload has grown so…
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Bonneville County property owners express concerns over roadway study
A new high-capacity road could be in the cards for Bonneville County, but not everyone is happy about the proposed…
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Idaho Falls man wins “Name That Scratch Game” lottery contest
Gary Gaskill, of Idaho Falls, won Idaho Lottery’s Name that Scratch Game contest. It earned him $3,000 in Idaho Lottery Scratch tickets and his…
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ISU Dental Hygiene students reach out to the community to practice their craft
Students in the Dental Hygiene program at Idaho State University are helping people in need take care of their dental health while getting practice…
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ISU to celebrate the reopening of Reed Gym Pool
After eight months of renovation, all are invited to celebrate the grand reopening of the Idaho State University Reed Gym Pool on November 20 at 5…
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Christmas tree permits available in area forests
Christmas Tree permits are now on sale online and through local Forest Service and BLM offices and…
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Wednesday morning meteorite lights up the sky
Did you see it this morning?…
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Gov. Little receives the 2024 Charter Champion Award
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Governor Brad Little is recognized with the 2024 Charter Champion Award for his contributions to Idaho charter schools…
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Final jury selected for 2022 Ririe rest-stop murder trial
On Tuesday, prosecutors and defendants for the 2022 rest-stop murder trial selected eight men and six women for the jury—three of those will be…
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Bonneville Deputies searching for missing 17-year-old girl
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating 17 year old Jazzlyn Shepherd, a juvenile female who ran away from…
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Broulims, Idaho State Police join forces to provide meals this Christmas
Broulims and the Idaho State Police are kicking off the ’10 Counties Christmas Meal Drive’ this week. This is the seventh year they have teamed up…
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Snow and ice caused several slide-offs Tuesday morning
People woke up to snow and slush Tuesday morning. It was really the first time for drivers to experience winter driving conditions this…
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Crews to remove large trees in Sacajawea Park
Crews will remove two large trees along the Portneuf River near Sacajawea Park in…
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Road work continues overnights at Big Fill Slide on Teton Pass
The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) and contract crews from Ames Construction have resumed working at night on Wyoming State Highway 22,…
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Idaho Falls Airport to receive $2.5 million for terminal expansion project
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport received an award of $2.5 million dollars in funding from the Federal Aviation Administration. The funds will go…
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Trial begins over Idaho’s medical emergency abortion exceptions
Four women are suing Idaho after being denied abortions. A trial began in the Fourth District Court in Boise on…
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Fire burns nearly 90 acres west of Idaho Falls
Firefighters battled an approximately 90-acre wildfire burning north of Highway 20 west of 65th North in Bonneville County Monday…
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Veterans enjoyed free meals at select restaurants
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Many restaurants honored veterans today with free food, and some service members got a good meal at the Olive…
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Some Idaho legislators reject pay increase, here’s why
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Last week, the Citizen’s Committee for Legislative Compensation approved a 19% salary increase for Idaho legislators.…
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Local Army mom surprises her kids on Veteran’s Day
During Veteran’s Day all over town, veterans are being honored with special offers and…
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Celebration with a cause, Veterans Day at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge
A Veteran’s Day celebration took place at the Idaho Falls Elks Lodge with an important…
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Update on mural commissioned by Museum of Idaho
“Living in the area and sort of the interaction of people and nature really, and sort of how the two things shape each…
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Ribbon cutting for Brady Chapel restoration set for Veterans Day
Pocatello and the Friends of Brady Chapel will hold a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the completion of the first phase of restoration projects on…
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Community All-Stars: Lorraine Morrison has been serving at the election polls for 45 years
This week’s Community All-Star is Lorraine Morrison. She’s been serving at the polls for 45 years and says it’s one of the most important things she…
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Free food offers for Veterans Day
Here’s a list of some restaurants offering free food to veterans and active-duty military for Veterans…
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School District 25 addresses social media interaction involving a teacher
The district says the concerns will be addressed constructively and “any threats or harassment will be referred to the proper…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel hosts Veterans Day pow-wow
“In our culture, we always have to honor our warriors, and this is one of the ways we could think of how to do…
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Veterans Day Parade strolls through Pocatello
Members from all six military branches participated in the parade as well as 13 local veteran service…
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The fire has been extinguished at Heise Hot Springs
We are getting reports of a fire from a building near a pool at Heise Hot…
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Fish and Game Commission grants free fishing for youth in foster care
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission voted today to approve a program that will give youth in foster care and one foster parent within each household…
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Two suspects rob an ATM in Wyoming
The Lincoln County Wyoming Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects involved in an ATM…
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A man in Utah falls 50 feet down a mine
On November 5th, a 52-year-old man fell approximately 50 feet down a…
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Indoor golf simulators open in Rexburg and Pocatello
The company offers golf simulators so new players can learn how to golf and the serious players can avoid getting rusty when there is snow on the…
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Idaho State Police are bringing meals to families in Eastern Idaho this holiday season
Each year, Idaho State Police troopers extend their service beyond patrol duties by working to provide holiday meals to…
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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a…
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Fall Bridal Expo in Rexburg
A “one stop shop for all things…
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Holiday Market at The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho
The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho is hosting its annual free holiday market, Beaux Cadeaux this weekend.…
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