Apartment fire leaves two people injured in Idaho Falls
Residents at an apartment complex in Idaho Falls woke up to fire engines this morning. (April 19th)
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Idaho governor gets NRA endorsement ahead of primary
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is being endorsed by the National Rifle Association ahead of the Republican Primary.
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Woman in critical condition after falling into garbage pit
An adult woman fell into the garbage pit at the Bonneville County Transfer Station on Saturday.
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Rare overhaul of powerful US nuclear test reactor completed
Scientists in Idaho have completed a rare overhaul of one of the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactors.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 127 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 127 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death over the weekend.
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Pocatello achieves SolSmart Silver recognition for commitment to solar energy
SolSmart has recognized the City of Pocatello for taking bold steps to make it faster, easier and more affordable to go solar.
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Patrols dedicated to enforce Idaho’s hands-free law
The Bonneville County Sheriffs Office is joining other law enforcement agencies across the state to keep our community safe by educating the public about engaged driving.
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DNA study provides new information on Teton bighorn numbers
Preliminary findings from an on-going DNA study suggest there may be more bighorn sheep in the Teton Range than biologists previously believed, a breath of good news as public land and wildlife managers work to conserve this small, isolated and vulnerable population.
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Idaho Falls Regional Airport urges planning ahead as parking reaches capacity
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is experiencing high volumes of passengers leading to packed parking lots.
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Idaho gas prices dip slightly
Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 1.3 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $4.37/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces Entertainment Line Up
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced ab Entertainment Line Up of concerts and shows Monday.
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Philbin/Chubbuck Road intersection closes for roundabout installation
A problem intersection in Chubbuck will be getting a new solution this summer.
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Construction for Idaho Falls fiber network halfway done
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Fiber optic cables are snaking their way under Idaho Falls every day.
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This boy’s lemonade stand raised nearly $2,000 for Idaho Humane Society
By Zoe Sottile, CNN A 9-year-old boy’s love of cats inspired him to raise almost $2,000 for the Idaho Humane Society. Ben Miller has operated a lemonade stand for three years in a row, raising $1,950 for his favorite cause. For this year’s donation, he brought a plastic bag filled with a whopping $1,150 in
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Need an extension to file your Idaho income tax return?
Can’t file your 2021 Idaho income tax return by the April 18 deadline? Pay enough of your total tax due by April 18, and you can get an automatic six-month extension.
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Planned Parenthood moving into Oregon-Idaho border town
Planned Parenthood is renting medical office space in the town of Ontario on the Oregon-Idaho border.
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Water outage forces school closures
Students may email teachers for help and support.
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911 dispatchers recognized for daily heroism
The week of April 10-April 16 marked a time of some special recognition, for dispatchers nationwide. Dispatchers are the people who are behind the phone when we call 911 or the police non-emergency line. Candee Coverley a dispatcher with Madison County says having a week of special recognition was pretty neat. “And that’s always nice to know that people recognize what we do and that or the first thing you talk to and you call for law enforcement help. It’s good to have that acknowledgment. Recognize that there’s a job out there a lot of people don’t know about.”
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Bears with cubs are emerging from dens in Teton County
Grizzly bears with cubs have begun emerging from their dens in Teton County.
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair makes its return
After a two year hiatus, the Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair was back in action.
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Special Easter egg hunts are no yolk for area kids
Idahoans in Fremont and Chubbuck provided special-needs children and adults a way to celebrate Easter.
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Stray moose tries to crash egg hunt in Rexburg
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Fish and Game officials say they captured and transported a female cow moose Saturday morning. She was spotted in Porter Park in Rexburg around 9, just before an Easter Egg hunt was scheduled to begin. We are told local Law enforcement helped escort the big lady away without further incident
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2022 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2022 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.
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DEQ seeks applicants for nonpoint source management grant program
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applicants for the 2023 nonpoint source management §319 funding cycle.
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Idaho Falls Community Hospital earns higher trauma designation
Idaho Falls Community Hospital announce dit is now a designated Level III Trauma Center.
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Partnership provides new paraprofessional to teacher pathway
In April, the Idaho State University College of Education welcomed more than 50 paraprofessionals throughout the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (SD25) to campus to learn more about a new paraprofessional to teacher pathway called PaCT – Para to Certified Teacher program.
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U.S. Attorney’s Office for District of Idaho commemorates Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Every April, the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Idaho join survivors, advocates, and communities nationwide in observing Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.
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Honoring police and fire dispatch team for answering the call
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – All this week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week (NPSTW). The event is observed every second week in April to honor those tele-communicators who help save millions of lives every day, according to National Today. Every day in Pocatello, the dispatch team answers hundreds of 911 and non-emergency calls. Not only do
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Court finds suspect in Randall Fife’s death lacks capacity
The investigation of Randall Fife’s death revealed only one potential suspect, and a judge on Thursday determined this person lacks capacity to understand proceedings against him or to assist in his own defense due to severe brain injuries.
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TSA detects firearm in traveler’s carry-on luggage at Idaho Falls Airport
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport detected a 9 mm Glock 43X pistol loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition and a second magazine loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition in the carry-on luggage of a male passenger ticketed for travel to Salt Lake City International Airport Wednesday.
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza confirmed in Idaho
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) has received confirmation of multiple cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) virus in two separate flocks of domestic chickens in Gooding County and Caribou County. The affected flocks appear to be unrelated.
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Idaho drought continues despite recent snow
Last week’s late-season snowfall will not help meet upcoming summer drought issues.
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Idaho governor declines debates ahead of Republican primary
Idaho Gov. Brad Little says he won’t participate in debates heading into next month’s Republican primary.
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Pocatello police to hold Drug Take Back Day Saturday
The Pocatello Police Department is holding a Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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Jefferson School District highlights safety improvements in the year after shooting
Jefferson School DIstrict 251 is talking about the safety measures and improvements they’ve made in the past year since the May 6th shooting at Rigby Middle School.
Continue Reading Correction made in notice of assessment letters sent to Teton County property owners
The Teton County Assessor’s Office is issuing a correction to an error that was made in the 2022 Notice of Assessment letters, which were recently mailed to all Teton County property owners.
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WY 22 / Teton Pass to close for avalanche mitigation Saturday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche hazard mitigation.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 33 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 33 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths Friday.
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Rigby FFA excels at State Leadership Convention
The Rigby FFA chapter participated in the 91st Annual State FFA Leadership Conference earlier this month.
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April hiring fair a success for Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The hiring fair for the City of Pocatello was a success with 16 applications leading up to the fair and 61 applications received over the weekend. “We were truly excited to see so many people from across Pocatello come check out our hiring fair,” Mayor Brian Blad said. “And we look
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Idaho lieutenant governor debate set for Monday is canceled
A planned debate among Republican candidates aiming to be Idaho’s next lieutenant governor has been canceled.
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Yellowstone National Park culls just 49 bison this winter
Forty-nine Yellowstone National Park bison were shipped to slaughter, killed by hunters or captured for relocation this winter —- well short of officials’ goal to remove 600 to 900 of the animals.
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Idaho’s March unemployment rate falls to historic low of 2.7%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.7% in March – down from February’s rate of 2.8%. This marks a new record low since the series began in 1976.
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Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program brings healthy variety to Idaho students
daho elementary schools looking to expand their fruit and vegetable offerings can apply now to participate in the USDA’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) through Child Nutrition Programs of the State Department of Education.
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ISU Choirs Spring Concert set Saturday
The Idaho State University Choirs Spring Concert will be presented on Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall.
Continue Reading Deadline nears to apply for grants to expand arts in rural public schools
Idaho rural school districts and rural charter schools have just a few days left to submit applications for grants to support fine arts, performing arts and design courses in their schools.
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3 named 2022 Idaho State Distinguished Faculty
Three Idaho State University faculty have been honored as 2022 Distinguished Faculty.
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2022 Teton County Fair Concert acts announced
The Teton County Fair Board announced the artists that will be featured at the 2022 Teton County Fair Concert, scheduled for Wednesday, July 27 in the Rodeo Arena.
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Snow delays opening of all Yellowstone roads
Due to extremely heavy snow received this week in Yellowstone National Park, the park’s efforts to open interior roads by April 15 has been delayed.
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Dental hygiene clinic gets makeover on ISU campus
A dedication and ribbon cutting for the completely renovated Delta Dental of Idaho Dental Hygiene Clinic at Idaho State University will take place on Friday, April 15, at 12:30 p.m.
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Investigation results in several felony counts for 2 McCammon residents
Bannock County Sheriff’s Office deputies served a search warrant on a home in McCammon Tuesday.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell back at Madison County Jail
Lori Vallow-Daybell is back at the Madison County Jail with a new mug shot.
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Downard Funeral home investigation continues in Pocatello
Downard Funeral Home has been locked up and shut down since Sept. 3, 2021 when investigators discovered 12 rotting corpses along with the remains of 50 fetuses and close to the same number of unidentified cremated ashes.
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Police investigate early morning drive-by shooting
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a report of gunshots in the area of 400 W 20th Street that occurred early Thursday morning.
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Man found deceased inside apartment where fire started
Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a structure fire at the Courtyard Apartment complex located at 1881 E. 17th Street in Idaho Falls Thursday at 6:20 a.m.
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Cold weather spells dooms for garden plants
The recent cold weather can have a negative impact on spring gardening. Many of the plants that are currently found in many home gardens will be better suited for the current weather than others. Rik Damarjian the owner of Paradise Nursery and pond says the recent cold front has slowed down, the spring rush but many are still getting their plants in the ground
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 100 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 100 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Thursday.
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Lawsuit over Idaho transgender athlete ban likely to proceed
A lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ban on transgender athletes in women’s sports will likely move forward after both sides agreed the woman who sued is again enrolled at Boise State University.
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More than $823,000 raised in ISU’s giving campaign
Idaho State University raised $823,635 for student scholarships and support during its inaugural 32-hour Bengal Giving Day campaign.
Continue Reading US 191/189 Hoback River Canyon closed Friday for avalanche hazard mitigation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 for Friday, April 15 at 5:00 a.m. for avalanche mitigation.
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IFPD investigates early morning attempted burglary
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a burglary that occurred in the area of 1600 Brenthaven Street early Thursday morning.
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Irrigation canals to start filling next week
As the spring season nears in Idaho, irrigation for farming is needed soon.
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East Idaho Period Project working to ensure feminine hygiene products are free and available to those who need them
One in five school-age girls are unable to afford basic period products, resulting in them missing school or other events. The East Idaho Period Project is working to end period poverty in east Idaho.
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Teton County launches public engagement forum
Teton County is taking steps to make it easier for the public to engage with the county on current and ongoing projects through a new online public engagement platform.
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort reports successful winter season
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) announced the close of another successful winter season.
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Idaho parents, baby reunite with doctors who performed life-saving surgery
The surgery Abigail Rose needed is only performed at a few hospitals nationwide, including the Utah Fetal Center.
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Catholic church can’t intervene in Idaho abortion lawsuit
The Idaho Supreme Court has rejected a request by the Roman Catholic Church in Idaho to intervene in a lawsuit over a new state law banning nearly all abortions.
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Pay It Forward: Senior Project helping cancer patients
A young girl is helping others through her father’s cancer diagnosis.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 43 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 43 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths Wednesday.
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Pocatello Police warn of dangerous drugs
The Pocatello Police Department recently investigated a case where a local citizen consumed marijuana products that, appears to have been laced with fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, and/or amphetamine.
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Idaho Falls man returns from border rescue, Poles house refugees
In a special team report on Ukraine, we talked with local people who have been deep in the humanitarian efforts overseas.
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N. Idaho remains found in 1984 identified as Oklahoma man
Officials in northern Idaho say skeletal remains found in 1984 have been positively identified as an Oklahoma man who went missing in 1982 in his mid-20s.
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Winner of charity raffle side-by-side donates his prize to youth camp
The winner of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission’s charity raffle has donated his winnings to a neighboring youth camp.
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Jessie Leigh bound to District Court to stand trial
Day two of the preliminary hearing for Jessie Leigh is underway Wednesday at the Bannock County Courthouse.
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Idaho Falls hosts first-ever community Passover seder
Members of the local Jewish community will celebrate Passover Friday night.
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The Idaho Falls Zoo is open
The Idaho Falls Zoo has opened it’s doors for the first time in 2022.
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Public invited to share input on preferred option for improving US 26 and Hitt in Idaho Falls
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites members of the public to attend a hearing for the US-26 & 25th East project in Idaho Falls.
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PCSD 25 announces Director of Elementary Education, Director of Curriculum
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced the selection of Mr. A.J. Watson as the Director of Elementary Education and Ms. Amy Bowie as the Director of Curriculum.
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2022 Big Game Seasons and Rules now available
Idaho Fish and Game has updated its fall hunting season in response to two disease outbreaks and new legislation that affected some seasons and rules.
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Idaho Falls officer’s deadly shooting case dismissed
A jury trial for Idaho Falls police officer Elias Cerdas has been dismissed.
Continue Reading Here’s what’s getting more expensive at the grocery store
By Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business Food prices keep going up. In the year ending in March, not adjusted for seasonal swings, food prices rose 8.8% — the biggest 12-month increase since the year ended May 1981, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Tuesday. Over the past year, virtually every type of food has become more
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Jesse Leigh visibly upset during preliminary hearing
A Pocatello man is in court Tuesday facing charges for killing two people.
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Local college holds first open house since pandemic outbreak
The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) is preparing for their first open house on Tuesday, since Covid-19 reached Eastern Idaho. In previous years school officials say over 400 people have come through to experience what the community college can offer.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 107 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 107 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths Tuesday.
Continue Reading Idaho aims to join lawsuit against lifting asylum limits
The Idaho governor and attorney general are seeking to add Idaho to the list of states that have filed a lawsuit to prevent federal officials from ending a public health rule that allows many asylum seekers to be turned away at the southern U.S. border.
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Cheney again breaks fundraising record in Wyoming House race
Congresswoman Liz Cheney’s campaign says the third-term Wyoming Republican has raised almost $3 million in campaign contributions over the first three months of the midterm election year.
Continue Reading Catholic church asks to intervene in Idaho abortion lawsuit
The Roman Catholic Church in Idaho is asking the state’s Supreme Court to let it intervene in a lawsuit over a new law banning nearly all abortions.
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Bengals claim 2nd in varsity debate at National Championship Tournament
Idaho State debater Joseph Tyler argued 14 rounds of debate last weekend delivering a 12-2 win-loss record to seize silver in the final round in the varsity division of the International Parliamentary Debate Association’s 25th National Championship Tournament.
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Rigby teacher receives National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship
The Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation announced a teacher at Rigby Junior High School has been accepted to participate in its workshop for educators sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
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IFFD firefighter honored with valor award
Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) Captain Josh Jacobsen recently received the Valor Award for saving an elderly woman who was trapped in a burning structure last spring.
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Funland at the Zoo hoping for partial summer return
The city of Idaho Falls is hoping to bring Funland at the Zoo back to life. Some of its former glory could be coming back as early as this summer.
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Local students meet former President Barack Obama in upcoming Netflix docuseries
Six girls from Aberdeen Middle School had the privilege of filming a segment about Yellowstone National Park with former President Barack Obama.
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Attorney General Wasden joins Telephone Town Hall Tuesday
On Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. MT, Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden will speak to Idahoans about current trends regarding fraud and identity theft and how to avoid becoming the next victim of a costly scam.
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Melaleuca donates to Idaho Foodbank to support Idahoans in need
Melaleuca employees and the Melaleuca Foundation donated $12,500 to the Idaho Foodbank for the purchase of food in Southeast Idaho.
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ISU faculty tackling Idaho’s STEM teacher shortage
Idaho State University faculty are working to combat the teacher shortage using a newly launched project called Idaho Making Progress Against Critical Teacher Shortages, or IMPACTS for short.
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Lori Vallow-Daybell restored to competency, trial to proceed
Lori Vallow-Daybell has been restored to competency and court proceedings will continue, Judge Steven W. Boyce said Monday.
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Tuesday Morning School Closures
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Salmon school district 291 is closed today (April 12th) due to extreme weather conditions. The Central Idaho Mountain area is under a winter storm warning until noon today. Residents in the Salmon area can expect anywhere between four to seven inches of snow today.
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Deadwood Fire update
There is new information from the Deadwood Fire last week west of Rexburg.
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Jury trial underway for IFPD officer
The jury trial is underway for Idaho Falls Police officer Elias Cerdas.
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Kids Creek pond stocked with steelhead
Steelhead caught in ponds are considered in the trout bag limit.
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