Man arrested for aggravated battery after injuring teen
A 19-year-old Rigby man has been arrested for aggravated battery after injuring a…
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1 rescued from house fire
The quick actions of a woman delivering food and law enforcement helped saved a Rigby man from a house…
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Board of Education approves ISU plan to use reserves to cover new Holt Arena renovation costs
The Idaho State Board of Education Thursday approved an Idaho State University request to spend nearly $10 million in institution reserve funds…
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Blackfoot boil order lifted
UPDATE 4/28/22: The City of Blackfoot reports all tests came back negative Thursday afternoon, so they are lifting the boil order for the City of…
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Micron Technology is sued for alleged patent infringement
Bell Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against computer chipmaker Micron…
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US 20 pavement resurfacing to begin between Chester and Ashton
Beginning next week, the Idaho Transportation Department will begin resurfacing work to repair pavement on US 20 from milepost 353 just north of…
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Lower City Creek Trailhead and trail to Bridge 1 closed Saturday
The City of Pocatello will be closing the Lower City Creek Trailhead and Trail to Bridge 1 on…
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Charter school registration drawing to a close
Registration for charter schools for the 2022-2023 school year is drawing to a close.
Parents who choose an alternate option to public schools need…
Free seedlings available on Arbor Day
As part of the celebration of Arbor Day, Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has partnered with the Idaho Forest Products Commission (IFPC) to provide…
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Higher than normal Wyoming deaths continued in 2021
Official records filed with Vital Statistics Services (VSS), which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH), show another sharp increase in…
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Idaho Falls sets water tower meetings
The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower…
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Marshall Public Library receives new furniture
The Marshall Public Library, with the help of the Friends of the Marshall Public Library, is welcoming back patrons with new furniture.…
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Counties with the worst commutes in Idaho
Stacker compiled a list of the counties with the worst commutes in…
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Center for Advanced Energy Studies director named
Philip Reppert has been named director of the Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) and Idaho University Collaborations at Idaho National…
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Jackson Hole Land Trust clean up Day at Karns Meadow
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) – The Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank the Jackson Hole Land Trust for using Earth Day…
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Ex-Idaho lawmaker accused of raping intern takes the stand
A former Idaho state lawmaker accused of raping a Statehouse intern last last year took the stand Thursday to testify in his…
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Exclusive Garth Brooks interview
Tickets for Garth Brooks this June in Salt Lake sold out so fast it prompted Garth to open a second…
Continue Reading Woman testifying in Idaho lawmaker’s rape trial flees court
A woman who reported she was raped by an Idaho lawmaker while serving as a legislative intern testified in the former lawmaker’s trial on Wednesday,…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces 2022 lineup
The Eastern Idaho State Fair announced its entire lineup for the 2022 season Wednesday…
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A pre-teen playground to be built for summer use
The City of Rexburg will have a new playground this…
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Idaho Falls students make art for Ukraine child refugees
“They were just standing in line with basically what they were wearing. And he would hand them a picture and tell them that it was from a student in…
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Idaho Falls man convicted for firing weapon at law enforcement
An Idaho Falls man was convicted Thursday for firing a weapon at a Chubbuck police officer in February…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 151 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 151 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death…
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Wyoming voted in March to fund 2021 Property Tax Refund Program
The State of Wyoming Department of Revenue has announced the property Tax Refund Program has received the necessary funding to administer this…
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Make-A-Wish Idaho grants pink playhouse wish to 4-year-old Inkom girl
Make-A-Wish Idaho granted four-year-old Naomi’s wish for a pink playhouse in Inkom on April…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation employee receives statewide award
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department Administrative Assistant to the Director Tracy Sessions has received statewide recognition for her…
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Salmon Region trout stocking schedule for May
With the warmer weather, it’s time to grab your fishing gear and go…
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Pocatello announces half-priced license fees for dogs for the month of May
All dogs over the age of three months that reside within the Pocatello city limits must be licensed and have the license tag affixed to their collar…
Continue Reading Holt Arena renovation is well underway
After 50 years of being one of the state’s most iconic buildings, an even better Holt Arena is taking shape on the Idaho State University Campus.…
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WIC to implement more accommodating hours at SIPH
To be more accommodating to the public, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Pocatello Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office is changing its…
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Fire Marshal Kathy Clay to retire
After reaching 20 years of service to the community, Battalion Chief and Fire Marshal Kathy Clay announced she is retiring from Jackson Hole/Fire EMS…
Continue Reading Trial begins for former Idaho lawmaker accused of rape
The trial for a former Idaho lawmaker accused of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern began Monday with attorneys asking potential jurors about…
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Bannock County first responders simulate car accident at Century High School
It was quite a chilling scene on Tuesday at Century High School, where they simulated from start to finish just how catastrophic a car accident can…
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Preparations underway for launch of Victor Bike Park revival project
The Victor City Council will be considering a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mountain Bike of Tetons (MBT) at its council meeting scheduled…
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Gov. Gordon continues to bolster workforce, help job seekers with new tools
As part of his ongoing focus on education and workforce development, Governor Mark Gordon has launched a new dashboard that provides tools for job…
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ISU Debate closes season with third consecutive win on National Stage
ISU Bengal speakers Alyson and Joseph Tyler upset Bellmont Abbey College Sunday to win the final round of the CLIMB Online National Sweepstakes…
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Tribal Trail Connector Road open house
Teton County Public Works is inviting the public to join staff and members of the project team for an in-person and virtual open house highlighting…
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Idaho nuclear waste treatment plant hit with more problems
Officials say a nuclear waste treatment plant in eastern Idaho had two unanticipated shutdowns this year, continuing a lengthy history of setbacks.…
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Catherine Smith returns to Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation
Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation’s (IFDDC) Board of Directors announced Monday Catherine Smith has rejoined the downtown organization…
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Garage deemed total loss after fire
The Franklin County Fire District reports firefighters from Preston and Dayton responded to a fully involved garage fire in Banida Monday evening.…
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New art exhibit Portrays Hole in the Rock Trek
Brigham Young University-Idaho’s Jacob Spori Art Gallery will open its doors on Wednesday, April 27 at 6:00 p.m. for a unique exhibit of fine art…
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Anglers: Remember these regulation changes as you break out the fishing gear
As the winter weather subsides and anglers start to think about hitting their favorite fishing holes this spring, keep in mind that new fishing…
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Challis Public Library awarded grant to offer Telehealth
The Challis Public Library received a $23,500 grant for the purchase and installation of a privacy pod that will be used as a Telehealth space within…
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Application period for moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts closes April 30
A reminder to big game hunters that Saturday, April 30 is the deadline to apply for any moose, bighorn sheep and mountain goat controlled hunts.…
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Highest paying jobs in Boise for high school graduates
Stacker ranked the 50 highest-paying jobs in Boise for high school graduates, using annual compensation data from the Bureau of Labor…
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Fish and Game’s first K-9 officer Pepper retires
After 11 years of service to the Idaho Fish and Game Department across the state, Pepper, the agency’s first K-9 officer has officially retired…
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Catalytic converters stolen from Teton Stage Lines
The theft happened sometime between Thursday night and Saturday afternoon at Gas & Grub on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho…
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ISU Political Science Club to host “The Future for Ukraine”
It can be hard to understand the war in Ukraine and effects both globally and here in our…
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Blackfoot releases boil order update
The City of Blackfoot has released an update on the boil…
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Boise accountability office releases 2017 shooting report
The recently formed Office of Police Accountability for the city of Boise has released a report on a 2017 shooting that found the six officers…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 125 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 125 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the…
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Avian flu causes nation wide egg shortage, local farmer says thankfully all is well
Ben Carlos and his family run the small family farm in St. Anthony called Black Bear Family Farms. As a farmer with Chickens and Turkeys our favorite…
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Idaho hit by record gas prices
Idaho drivers continue to feel the pain at the…
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Pocatello Downtown Development Plan divides area into 5 districts
The City of Pocatello is moving forward with its Downtown Development…
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ISU’s College of Education is hosting appreciation lunches for all PCSD25 employees
Idaho State University’s College of Education will serve lunches to more than 1,400 faculty and staff at the district’s 26 schools in April and…
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New Thousand Springs Visitor Center to provide more opportunities, convenience to visitors
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will oversee the April 28 opening of the new Visitor Center that will enhance the guest experience at Thousand Springs State…
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ISU Music Department welcomes new Director of Bands
Idaho State University’s Music Department welcomes Dr. Patrick Young as the new Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Low Brass.…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen to resume in-person dining on May 1
e hungry in the Idaho Falls community with to-go lunches, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen is excited to announce a return to in-person service on…
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New Pocatello Fire Department Assistant Chief of Operations selected
Current Pocatello Fire Department Battalion Chief Shane Grow has been promoted to Assistant Chief of…
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Mountain America donates $5,000 to Idaho Foodbank
Mountain America Credit Union is donating $5,000 to the Idaho Foodbank in partnership with Idaho State Athletics for the Roar for More Food Drive.…
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Little endorses Bedke for Lieutenant Governor
Governor Brad Little is endorsing Scott Bedke to become Idaho’s next Lieutenant Governor.…
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Dog park at Teton County Fairgrounds to be removed for season
The Teton County/Jackson Parks & Recreation Department (TCJPRD) will be taking down the temporary dog park located at the Teton County Fairgrounds on…
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PCSD 25 announces Chubbuck Elementary, Irving Middle School principals
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Kirk Thomson as the Principal of Chubbuck Elementary School and Stuart…
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Progress made on the Rexburg Airport Improvement project
It’s been five years since the news of a new airport would be coming to the Rexburg Area. In the five years since the city of Rexburg has been…
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East Idaho Period Project holding fundraiser to help end period poverty
The nonprofit has been having students at east Idaho schools fill out forms of what products they need, in an effort to provide a three-month supply…
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Pocatello hosts annual Running with the Big Dogs
It was barking with excitement at Ross Park for the 25th-annual Running with the Big Dogs.…
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Fire destroys Bonneville County home
(BONNEVILLE COUNTY – KIFI ) Fire crews worked to extinguish a Saturday night house fire just outside the Ammon city limits. Firefighters…
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Salmon-Challis National Forest offices re-open for visitors
Beginning Monday, Salmon-Challis National Forest offices will re-open to members of the public.…
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Maintenance to Wilson Boat Ramp set for Monday
Routine maintenance to the Wilson Boat Ramp will limit parking and access to the boat ramp early next…
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Shelley residents clean up East Idaho with Just Serve
The City of Shelley kicked off its second annual Spring into Service clean-up event early Saturday…
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Ukrainian native takes trip to Poland to help refugees
Pocatello resident Lena Contor recently traveled to the Poland/Ukraine border to assist her mother and other Ukrainian…
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JHMR winter 2022–23 season passes on sale Monday
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) will launch its Spring Sale for Winter 2022–23 Season Passes Monday.…
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ISU distinguished teacher and researcher honored with legacy endowment
Idaho State University distinguished teacher and researcher Dr. Jim Aho was honored with a legacy endowment in his…
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Wanted man arrested after attempting to elude officers
Idaho Falls Police officers and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies determined a wanted person, 39-year-old Nathon Powell, was in the area…
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Fundraiser to help families whose children need organ donations Saturday
After Payton died in August of 2015, the family decided to keep the tradition going and help other families waiting for a…
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Zero COVID-19 in-patients at EIRMC
A big milestone for Idaho Falls and the surrounding area Friday when it comes to the…
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2 Idaho counties designated as primary natural disaster areas due to drought
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack designated Bannock County as a contiguous disaster area due to the recent drought affecting the…
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Water preservation urged ahead of summer
“It’s going to be one of those efforts that’s going to take the collaboration of a lot of different people, cities, to come together to save the…
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Law enforcement concerned with growing fentanyl problem in the area
Local law enforcement is very concerned with the amount of fentanyl coming into the…
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1 hospitalized after crash on Arbon Valley Highway
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a one-vehicle rollover that occurred on Arbon Valley Highway on Thursday.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Friday.…
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Yellowstone partners with Yellowstone Forever on new sustainability efforts
In celebration of Earth Day, Yellowstone Forever and Yellowstone National Park announced new sustainability efforts to meet the challenges of the…
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Teen convicted in Lewiston shooting, father awaiting trial
Jurors in north-central Idaho convicted a 17-year-old boy of first-degree murder after about three hours of deliberation on Thursday.…
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CEI celebrates Earth Day with campus clean up
The College of Eastern Idaho’s science club committed to cleaning up the school this Earth Day. With the help of the campus student senate and…
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Ukrainian President Zelensky and Rep. Liz Cheney named JFK ‘Profile in Courage’ award recipients for ‘defending democracy’
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming are among this year’s…
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Motorists reminded to “Give Wildlife a Brake” during spring migration
Teton County and the Jackson Hole Wildlife Foundation (JHWF) would like to remind drivers to ‘Give Wildlife a Brake’ on the roadways this spring;…
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IDL seeks experienced wildland firefighters
Idaho Department of Lands area office in Boise needs experienced wildland firefighters who can lead wildland fire engine…
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Madison Memorial achieves Pathway to Excellence designation
Madison Memorial has been awarded one of the most prestigious credentials in the healthcare industry: the Pathway to Excellence…
Continue Reading Boil order issued in Blackfoot
The City of Blackfoot has issued a boil order after E. coli was discovered in the city’s…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a runaway…
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Investigation results in felony drug charges for 2 Pocatello residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office detectives in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department conducted an investigation Tuesday that led to the…
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Forest rangers remind campers of fire safety as camping season begins
Saturday marks the beginning of an early camping season for several Idaho campsites, including the Egin Lake site in St.…
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FBI warns farmers to be on lookout for potential hackers
The FBI is warning farmers to be on the lookout for potential…
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Bug season is springing soon
The return of spring has bugs crawling out of hibernation to gain food to…
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US military OKs prototype mobile nuclear reactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to build an advanced mobile nuclear microreactor prototype at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho.…
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Power and Franklin Counties recognized for zero highway fatalities
At the Transportation Board Meeting held in Pocatello Thursday, the Idaho Transportation Department presented its “Zero Fatality” award to…
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State Board approves public school funding rule
The Idaho State Board of Education approved a temporary rule Thursday extending an expired temporary rule that bases Idaho public school funding on…
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Yellowstone contractor sentenced to 44 months on assault charges
40-year-old Gregory Michael Samuel Toth was sentenced for assault with intent to commit a felony at a sentencing hearing held before Federal District…
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AARP launches online resource center to help protect veterans against rising fraud
Idaho’s 132,000 military veterans are at risk of being targeted by scammers.…
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Idaho Water Board opens comment period on draft criteria for funding water projects statewide
The Idaho Water Resource Board is seeking public comment on draft criteria for two, new funding programs that the Board is rolling out for financing…
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