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Idaho Falls re-elects Casper

November 2, 2021 10:28 PM Rachel Fabbi

Rebecca Casper has been re-elected as mayor of Idaho Falls.

Hot races on the ballot

November 2, 2021 4:44 PM News Team

Here are some of the hot races we will be covering tonight.

2 more arrested in connection to shooting incident at Hurricanes Bar

November 2, 2021 3:53 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police detectives served two arrest warrants Tuesday morning.

Idaho colleges, universities to follow Biden vaccine orders

November 2, 2021 4:49 PM Associated Press

Idaho colleges and universities will abide by President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates even as the state fights the rules by joining a federal lawsuit.

Bannock County sees high voter turnout

November 2, 2021 6:10 PM Linda Larsen

The Bannock County Elections office is super busy Tuesday.

5- to 11-year-olds can now get a COVID-19 vaccine in the US

November 2, 2021 3:28 PM CNN

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said Tuesday evening she was endorsing a recommendation to vaccinate children ages 5-11 against COVID-19, clearing the way for immediate vaccination of the youngest age group yet in the United States.

Jurors deliberating in former Idaho candidate’s murder trial

November 2, 2021 2:20 PM Associated Press

Jurors are deliberating in the trial of a former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate charged with murder in the death of a 12-year-old Colorado girl who disappeared in 1984.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 924 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

November 2, 2021 5:35 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 924 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths Tuesday.

Tuesday is Election Day

November 2, 2021 12:28 PM News Team

Tuesday is Election Day all over the country.

Idaho’s COVID-19 numbers drop slightly, crisis standards remain

November 2, 2021 11:19 AM Associated Press

Idaho Division of Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch says the rate of COVID-19 hospitalizations and newly confirmed coronavirus cases has been dropping in Idaho, but the numbers are still high enough to leave hospitals overtaxed.

Snake River Animal Shelter named 2021 Charity of the Year

November 2, 2021 11:11 AM News Team

Better Business Bureau Great West + Pacific (BBBGWP) has named the Snake River Animal Shelter the Charity of the Year as part of its 2021 Torch Awards for the state of Idaho.

Idaho mayors earn $65,000 during walking challenge

November 2, 2021 11:01 AM News Team

A record number of Idaho mayors participated in the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health’s annual Mayor’s Walking Challenge.

Caribou-Targhee National Forest begins hiring for 2022 field season

November 2, 2021 10:08 AM News Team

Approximately 100 temporary jobs are available across the forest and grassland in southeast Idaho.

Nearly all entrances and roads close in Yellowstone Monday

November 2, 2021 9:52 AM News Team

This weekend is your last chance to drive to many iconic locations in Yellowstone.

Halloween robber apprehended minutes after robbery

November 1, 2021 10:34 AM News Team

Police apprehended a robber Sunday night within minutes of the robbery.

ISDA announces approved Idaho State Hemp Plan

November 1, 2021 11:58 AM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture announced Monday the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s approval of the Idaho State Hemp Plan.

Rigby FFA earns national championships

November 1, 2021 6:10 PM News Team

Rigby FFA members joined nearly 70,000 other participants at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN last week.

Criminal case against former Idaho lawmaker accused of rape moves forward

November 1, 2021 5:20 PM News Team

Legal troubles for former Idaho Representative Aaron von Ehlinger are getting worse.

IFPD gets boost in fight against child pornography

November 1, 2021 7:44 PM Braydon Wilson

The IFPD received a $145,000 grant from the Operation Underground Railroad.

Go-ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 could happen this week

November 1, 2021 5:57 PM Linda Larsen

The go-ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 could happen this week.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,445 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 37 new deaths

November 1, 2021 5:14 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho officials reported 1,445 new COVID-19 cases and 37 new deaths over the weekend. That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March 2020 to 292,317. There are a total of 232,484 confirmed cases and 59,833 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according

Idaho lawmakers want federal public land appraised for taxes

November 1, 2021 3:16 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are seeking technology companies to appraise federal land in real-time to find out how much money lawmakers say the federal government should be paying the state in property taxes if the land were privately owned.

Brady Chapel open house slated for Veterans Day

November 1, 2021 6:27 PM News Team

A Pocatello landmark will again be open to the public Veterans Day.

Game and Fish continues with elk feedgrounds collaborative process

November 4, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is moving forward with Phase II of the public collaborative process, Elk Feedgrounds: A challenge we can take on.

CWD found in new Wyoming elk hunt areas, none so far in Idaho

November 1, 2021 2:40 PM Linda Larsen

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of chronic wasting disease in three new elk hunt areas in Wyoming.

Idaho gas prices fall, US average jumps

November 1, 2021 2:36 PM News Team

While Idaho drivers saved a couple of pennies when they stopped to fill up this week, drivers in other parts of the country paid a couple more than they did last week.

Bannock County Elections Office in Pocatello, ID

Bannock County prepares for 2021 Election Day

November 1, 2021 12:10 PM Cole Sams

Bannock County elections officials want to help prepare voters to cast their ballot in Tuesday’s upcoming elections.

Aggressive customers prompt changes at Idaho liquor stores

November 1, 2021 11:55 AM Associated Press

State officials say they have changed the way state-owned liquor stores sell rare bottles of alcohol after instances of hoarding, illegal reselling and bad behavior by customers.

Idaho’s open enrollment period for health coverage begins

November 1, 2021 10:13 AM News Team

Starting Monday, Idahoans who do not have coverage through their employer and don’t qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, can enroll in 2022 medical and dental coverage through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance exchange.

Officials: Man shot by Boise police died from his injuries

November 1, 2021 9:42 AM Associated Press

The Boise Police Department says a man who was shot by police officers has died from his injuries.

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad seeks reelection

November 1, 2021 12:08 AM Cole Sams

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad was first selected by the people to represent the Gate City in 2009.

Pilot fine after making an emergency landing in Rexburg

October 31, 2021 1:59 PM Rachel Fabbi

The plane landed at the intersection of Pioneer Road and Lodgepole Street, less than a mile from the airport.

Scouts stand in front of Ridley's Market for Scouting for Food Drive

Local scouts collect food for those in need

October 31, 2021 12:49 PM Cole Sams

On Saturday, the Grand Teton Council hosted their annual Scouting for Food Drive.

Rollover crash sends 1 to hospital

October 30, 2021 10:31 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say the crash occurred just after 4:00 P.M. near mile marker 146 on I15 south of Hamer in Jefferson County.

Deadly crash on Highway 26 near Swan Valley

October 29, 2021 10:03 PM Joel Killam

A man is dead after a crash on US26 near Swan Valley.

Boil water advisory in Blackfoot

October 28, 2021 8:50 PM Cole Sams

A boil order has been issued Thursday for Blackfoot’s drinking water.

Bullet struck officer’s hat in Idaho mall shooting

October 29, 2021 6:32 PM Associated Press

Authorities say a bullet struck the brim of a baseball-style cap worn by a Boise, Idaho, police officer who exchanged gunfire with the gunman in Monday’s shooting at the city’s largest shopping mall that killed two people.

Idaho and Wyoming AG’s join 19 others to stand against federal vaccine mandate

October 29, 2021 3:03 PM Todd Kunz

Idaho and Wyoming Attorneys General and 19 others sent a letter to President Biden challenging his administration’s vaccination requirement.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,076 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths

October 29, 2021 6:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,076 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths Friday.

Wyoming joins 10-state coalition in filing suit to halt vaccine mandate for federal contractors

October 29, 2021 12:38 PM News Team

Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill has joined a ten-state coalition led by Missouri in filing a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for imposing a vaccine mandate on federal contractors and federally contracted employees.

Local company works on new take-home COVID-19 test

October 29, 2021 12:44 PM Evan Thomason

Leavitt’s Women’s Health Care is working on a new way to take a COVID-19 test, from the comfort of your home. They are working on a new study to get this covid-19 test fully approved by the FDA.

Second state veterans cemetery dedicated

October 29, 2021 11:55 AM Rachel Fabbi

The ceremony to dedicate the new state veterans cemetery took place Friday.

Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate denies involvement in ’84 disappearance of Colorado girl

October 29, 2021 11:38 AM Associated Press

A former longshot Idaho gubernatorial candidate on trial in the 1984 killing of a 12-year-old Colorado girl says he didn’t know her or her family before she vanished and denied any involvement in her disappearance.

Halloween Film Fest at Motor Vu Drive-In for closing weekend

October 29, 2021 11:10 AM News Team

The Motor Vu Drive-In is hosting a four night Halloween film festival on Thursday, October 28 through Sunday, October 31 before it closes for the season.

INL innovator wins Idaho Innovation Award

October 29, 2021 10:51 AM News Team

An Idaho National Laboratory innovator has been honored with a 2021 Idaho Innovation Award.

D93 to stay in yellow phase next week

October 29, 2021 10:48 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 will stay in the Moderate Risk phase next week.

Idaho Falls Zoo extends regular season

October 29, 2021 10:57 AM News Team

For the first time, the Idaho Falls Zoo has extended its regular season into November.

Air ambulance transports 1 to hospital after crash

October 29, 2021 10:00 AM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred at 3:11 p.m. Thursday at N 1200 W and US26, west of Blackfoot, in Bingham County.

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney claims she is being manipulated

October 28, 2021 12:41 PM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney said in court documents released Wednesday she is being manipulated by her Idaho Department of Health and Welfare caretakers.

No public parking Friday at Blackfoot Veterans Cemetery dedication

October 25, 2021 3:10 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Veterans Memorial Cemetery dedication on Friday is expected to have a large turnout.

AAA’s Halloween safety tips for drivers and parents

October 29, 2021 10:41 AM News Team

Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year, with children twice as likely to be killed by a car on Halloween night as on any other night.

Mountain America Event Center’s walls go up

October 28, 2021 2:30 PM Braydon Wilson

Construction Crews hope to have half the walls of the center up by Monday.

BYU-Idaho is getting more improvements

October 28, 2021 1:20 PM Braydon Wilson

Brigham Young University-Idaho is getting more improvements.

Last year saw most traffic deaths in 13 years, AAA says

October 29, 2021 9:40 AM News Team

According to new AAA research, many Americans have expressed a greater willingness to drive safely.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 873 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

October 28, 2021 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths Thursday.

Upper Snake and Salmon regions experiencing pheasant shortage for stocking

October 28, 2021 3:48 PM News Team

Due to supply and distribution issues with a contractor hired to provide pheasants to Fish and Game Wildlife Management Areas and other stocking locations in the Upper Snake and Salmon Region, pheasants will be redistributed statewide in an effort to supply pheasants during the remainder of the hunting season at a reduced stocking rate per area.

Local firefighters help raise money for local teen battling bone cancer

October 28, 2021 4:43 PM News Team

After learning the devastating news that a local firefighter’s son was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer, the Idaho Falls Firefighters Local Union 1565 joined arms to help one of their own while sharing the family’s wishes to build awareness of childhood cancer.

Halloween trunk or treats are right around the corner

October 28, 2021 3:09 PM Evan Thomason

Halloween is coming up very soon on this Sunday.

3 arrested on internet crimes against children charges

October 28, 2021 2:17 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit made three arrests this week in Pocatello and Coeur d’Alene.

Halloween light show brings holiday spirit

October 28, 2021 2:59 PM News Team

Halloween is this weekend, and Owens Family Lights 2021 Halloween Spook Festival “Skeleton Dance Party” is full of holiday spirit.

Wildlife is active near Grand Teton roads, be vigilant while driving

October 28, 2021 2:20 PM News Team

Park officials ask visitors and local residents to practice vigilance while driving in Grand Teton National Park.

Victor extends mask order

October 28, 2021 9:59 AM News Team

Victor Mayor Will Frohlich has extended the mask order previously issued in September.

Plane crashes near Rexburg

October 28, 2021 11:58 AM News Team

Two passengers on a crashed plane in Rexburg walked away with minor injuries Wednesday around 8 p.m.

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper talks about reelection campaign

October 28, 2021 5:00 PM Rachel Fabbi

Casper says a focus of hers since her first term has been economic development.

Update to officer involved shooting, shooting incident outside Hurricanes Bar

October 27, 2021 4:37 PM News Team

Early Wednesday morning, Idaho Falls Police officers arrested Juan Gonzalez in connection to a shooting incident that occurred on Sept. 11, 2021, outside Hurricane’s Bar, located at 888 N Holmes Avenue.

Senators urge emergency protections for wolves in US West

October 28, 2021 10:01 AM Associated Press

A group of Democratic lawmakers are urging the Biden administration to enact emergency protections for gray wolves in the U.S. West.

Wyoming, coalition of 20 attorneys general challenging federal contractor vaccine mandate

October 28, 2021 10:37 AM News Team

Wyoming Attorney General Bridget Hill and 20 Attorneys General from across the country wrote to President Biden Wednesday challenging his Administration’s evolving mandatory vaccination requirement for federal contractors.

TCSD #1 serves school meals at no charge to all children

October 28, 2021 10:46 AM News Team

Since the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year, Teton County School District has been serving meals at no charge to children 18 and under.

Wyoming ban on vaccine rules for customers clears hurdle

October 27, 2021 4:04 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Senate has advanced a bill that would prohibit businesses including insurance companies from singling out customers based on whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Mall shooting victim’s family hopes to bring body home

October 27, 2021 5:56 PM Associated Press

Relatives say a man who was killed in an Idaho shooting at a Boise mall on Monday was shopping for gifts for his family when he was mortally wounded.

Idaho Falls mayoral race between 2 candidates

October 27, 2021 5:19 PM Rachel Fabbi

The race for Idaho Falls mayor is between incumbent Mayor Rebecca Casper and Ashley Romero.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,244 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths

October 27, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,244 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths Wednesday.

2 hospitalized after crash on US 26

October 27, 2021 9:45 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that occurred Tuesday on the Ririe Highway at N 55th E, northeast of Idaho Falls in Bonneville County.

Health officials concerned with local COVID-19 vaccination rates

October 27, 2021 3:58 PM Braydon Wilson

Our progress with COVID-19 vaccination rates has a bit of bad news and some good news.

New tool to promote driver safety is hitting the streets of Idaho Falls

October 27, 2021 3:25 PM Braydon Wilson

A new tool to promote driver safety is hitting the streets of Idaho Falls.

Bear 399 problems

October 27, 2021 5:36 PM News Team

Federal wildlife officials are asking people living in Teton County, Wyo. to do all they can to not provide food to bears.

Fuel reduction burns planned in Grand Teton

October 27, 2021 2:06 PM News Team

Teton Interagency Fire personnel will burn slash piles created from fuel reduction projects near Beaver Creek, Elk Ranch and other areas in Grand Teton National Park in the coming weeks.

Wyoming lawmakers to mull penalties for requiring vaccines

October 27, 2021 11:24 AM Associated Press

Requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 would result in up to $10 million in fines and at least $500,000 in civil damages under bills Wyoming lawmakers will consider in a rare special session that began Tuesday.

JHMR announces winter 2021-22 operations, summer improvements

October 27, 2021 11:21 AM News Team

Cool, crisp mountain air and fresh snow atop Rendezvous Mountain means it’s almost ski season at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR).

EIPH offers flu shots at no cost for uninsured individuals

October 27, 2021 11:13 AM News Team

The influenza or flu season is officially upon us, and Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is prepared to vaccinate.

New York Times best selling author in Idaho Falls

October 27, 2021 11:03 AM News Team

Some families who traveled to Idaho Falls Tuesday might be at home right now with a neat addition to their newest book.

“Food for Fines” starts Nov. 1 at the Marshall Public Library

October 27, 2021 11:17 AM News Team

Starting next month, the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue fines.

Idaho National Laboratory launches its Net-Zero Microgrid program

October 27, 2021 11:16 AM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory is launching a new Net-Zero Microgrid (NZM) program thanks to funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Electricity.

Shoshone-Bannock Hotel announces Hinder concert

October 27, 2021 10:16 AM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announced Hinder will be performing live on the stage in the Chiefs Event Center on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Coroner IDs suspect in Boise mall shooting that killed 2

October 26, 2021 3:12 PM News Team, Associated Press

Family members have identified one of the victims who was shot and killed at Boise mall on Monday as Jo Acker, a security guard who they said died trying to stop the shooter.

Fort Hall man sentenced to more than 27 years for murder

October 26, 2021 4:41 PM News Team

A Fort Hall man was sentenced to 327 months in federal prison for the second degree murder of Austin Pevo.

Structure fire damage estimated at $35,000

October 26, 2021 6:22 PM News Team

The Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire of a mobile home, located at 247 N. 2nd W. in Rexburg around 3:47 p.m.

Investigators confused Brian Laundrie’s mother for him while watching their home, police reportedly acknowledge

October 26, 2021 9:32 AM CNN

Investigators in Florida confused Brian Laundrie’s mother with her son while they were monitoring the family’s home in the days after Laundrie’s fiancée, Gabby Petito, was reported missing, a police spokesperson said.

Election's Administrator Julie Hancock demonstrates election process

Bannock County hosts public certification of ballot tabulation machines

October 26, 2021 6:33 PM Cole Sams

Public officials and 2021 election candidates visited the Bannock County Elections Office on Tuesday.

Boo at the Zoo starts Thursday

October 26, 2021 5:56 PM News Team

The little ghost and goblins are getting ready to visit the Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park.

Check your storm drains

October 26, 2021 5:47 PM News Team

Rain came down in buckets Monday night.

Jackson parking restrictions start Saturday

October 26, 2021 4:25 PM News Team

With winter approaching, the Town of Jackson will ban on-street parking starting Saturday between 3 a.m. and 7 a.m.

FDA vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11

October 26, 2021 4:13 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration voted 17-0 with one abstention Tuesday to recommend emergency use authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.