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Former lawmaker asks why a murder suspect was at a minimum secure facility

December 9, 2024 4:54 PM Seth Ratliff

In response to a murder suspect’s escape, a former state lawmaker along with others are asking, ‘Why was Kuintzle allowed to be transferred to the…

Local food basket in need to help others in need

December 9, 2024 5:36 PM Noah Farley

In 2017, the Food Basket served about 2,000 families. In 2023, they served about 16,000 families. That need quadrupled in only a few…

Missing Wyoming man with dementia spotted by wife on Salt Lake City TV dies after return home

December 9, 2024 12:05 PM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A missing Wyoming man with dementia whose wife spotted him on the nightly TV news hundreds of miles away in Salt Lake City…

Neighbors quickly put out fire in Rexburg apartment

December 9, 2024 12:56 PM Seth Ratliff

A group of neighbors in Rexburg put out a possible heater fire that threatened a woman’s…

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Luigi Mangione, suspect in health care CEO’s killing, charged with murder

December 9, 2024 12:20 PM CNN

CNN By Ashley R. Williams, Gloria Pazmino, Mark Morales, Brynn Gingras, John Miller, Dakin Andone, Zoe Sottile and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — New…

Have you seen this package thief? Rexburg Police need your help

December 9, 2024 10:31 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police: “There’s a package thief on the loose! We don’t like package thieves. You don’t like package thieves. No one likes package…

ICCU makes kick-off donation to affordable housing fundraiser

December 9, 2024 4:09 PM Sam Ross

Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) donated $10,000 to Neighborworks Pocatello to jump start their annual fundraiser for the Avenues for Hope Housing…

Community All-Stars: Idaho Ballet Theater and those who made it possible

December 8, 2024 7:42 PM Linda Larsen

The Nutcracker is a tradition that has become a cherished part of the community’s Christmas season. However, this year’s performance holds a special…

Woman raising funds to open African Art Museum

December 8, 2024 4:16 PM Noah Farley

A local woman is raising funds to open a new African art museum and cultural center in Idaho…

Annual Shop with a Cop

December 7, 2024 5:13 PM Noah Farley

Law enforcement and volunteers worked together for this year’s annual Christmas Shop with a…

Head-on collision kills two people near Fort Hall

December 7, 2024 2:32 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that killed two people and sent a third person to the…

Elks Lodge hosts charity breakfast with Santa

December 7, 2024 2:37 PM Noah Farley

Tis the season for giving. A charity breakfast with Santa was held in Idaho Falls Saturday morning to help a local support…

No. 10 Boise State earns spot in College Football Playoff, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship game

December 6, 2024 9:20 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — No. 10 Boise State earns spot in College Football Playoff, beating No. 19 UNLV 21-7 in Mountain West championship…

Manhunt ends, Kevin Kuintzle in police custody

December 6, 2024 2:08 PM Curtis Jackson

The Fremont County Sheriff’s office is looking for an inmate who walked away from the St. Anthony Work Camp.…

Former State Representative Elaine Smith has passed away

December 6, 2024 5:27 PM Tucker Robertson

It has been confirmed that former Idaho District 29 Representative Elaine Smith has passed…

‘Kid to Kid’ opens in Idaho Falls

December 6, 2024 2:49 PM Ariel Jensen

The ‘Kid to Kid’ store is having its grand opening at 2135 E 17th…

School bus, car crash in Madison County

December 6, 2024 9:05 AM Curtis Jackson

A school bus loaded with special needs students was hit by a car on Friday morning in Madison…

Lori Vallow-Daybell allowed to represent herself in Arizona trials

December 6, 2024 11:44 AM Curtis Jackson

An Arizona Judge says Lori Vallow-Daybell can represent herself during her upcoming trials.…

Compass Academy holds clothing swap

December 6, 2024 11:01 AM Noah Farley

People can donate clothes and take what their family needs. Donations and pickups can be made at Compass’ front…

Bannock County set to break ground on new fairground building in Downey

December 6, 2024 12:06 PM Sam Ross

DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI)– A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Bannock County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Friday, December 6. The new…

Idaho State Parks and Recreation need volunteers

December 5, 2024 9:41 PM News Team

Idaho State Parks and Recreation needs more than 240 volunteers and campground hosts in…

Bonneville County Library awarded Rural Community Grant

December 5, 2024 4:35 PM Ariel Jensen

AgWest Farm Credit normally provides funds and grants to farmers but today they awarded the Bonneville County Library with a Rural Community…

Home care company hosts veterans benefits fair

December 5, 2024 3:51 PM Noah Farley

SYNERGY HomeCare held a benefits fair to help veterans learn what kinds of in-home assistance they can…

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning canceled

December 5, 2024 12:25 PM Associated Press

Powerful earthquake strikes off coast of Northern California; tsunami warning…

Doctors say Lori Vallow Daybell is mentally competent for trial in Arizona

December 5, 2024 1:44 PM Curtis Jackson

PHOENIX (KIFI) – Doctors said Lori Vallow-Daybell is deemed mentally competent to stand trial in her Arizona murder case. During a Rule 11 hearing on…

Pocatello Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with stray and surrendered dogs

December 5, 2024 1:54 PM Sam Ross

In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of…

Bannock County offers scheduling system to renew Driver’s License

December 5, 2024 11:19 AM Curtis Jackson

Drivers looking to renew their licenses can now use an online tool to schedule their appointments at the Bannock County Driver’s License…

Potential gold mine near Island Park causes controversy in Southeast Idaho

December 4, 2024 8:35 PM Seth Ratliff

Excellon Resources, a Canadian-owned mining company, is in the middle of a five-year exploratory drilling project for a potential mine in Idaho’s…

Man with knife hides in the water after crashing into pond

December 4, 2024 5:48 PM Tucker Robertson

Boise Police responded to reports of someone driving recklessly through fences and on the greenbelt before crashing into one of the ponds at Esther…

Ririe Elementary School canceled for Thursday

December 4, 2024 5:35 PM Curtis Jackson

Ririe Elementary School will be canceled for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, because of a gas line being repaired. That means there would be no heat in the…

Water main valve replacement in Idaho Falls begins December 5th

December 4, 2024 4:06 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be replacing a water main valve on the 2500 block of South Boulevard on Thursday, Dec.…

Collaborative agreement between INL, ISU brings many opportunities

December 4, 2024 4:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho National Lab and Idaho State University are coming together to solve energy and security challenges in the U.S. with the signing of a…

Christmas Box Angel Candlelight vigil to honor lives of children lost

December 4, 2024 4:15 PM Seth Ratliff

December 6th marks the 21st year of the ‘Christmas Box Angel Candlelight Vigil’ in Idaho…

Idaho Falls Fire Department needs your help filling an ambulance with toys

December 4, 2024 3:36 PM News Team

Normally, our community calls the Idaho Falls Fire Department for help, but this time, Idaho Falls firefighters need your help filling an ambulance…

A missing Wyoming man with dementia is safe after being spotted on TV hundreds of miles away

December 4, 2024 1:52 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming man with dementia who wandered away from home and hitchhiked to Salt Lake City is safe after his wife spotted him in a TV news segment…

Three Idaho Falls drug traffickers sentenced to federal prison

December 4, 2024 1:45 PM News Team

Today, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in Eastern…

Intoxicated man threatens to kill family with a knife

December 4, 2024 9:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A Bonneville County man allegedly threatened to kill his family Tuesday nigh with a knife.…

Community comes together to build Salmon’s new elementary school

December 3, 2024 6:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Salmon School District held a groundbreaking for a new elementary school yesterday. This comes after a $20-million bond for the school passed in…

Idaho party leaders respond to pardon for Hunter Biden

December 3, 2024 6:17 PM Stephanie Lucas

Leaders of Idaho’s Democratic and Republican parties are responding to President Biden’s recent pardon of his son,…

Bonneville Library offers lesson plans for homeschoolers

December 3, 2024 6:15 PM Ariel Jensen

There’s an online tool to read children’s books, watch educational videos, and get themed lesson plans for…

Scams against the elderly on the rise. What you need to be aware of

December 3, 2024 5:40 PM Seth Ratliff

“We see people come in (who have been scammed) and we talk to people almost on a daily basis and multiple times a day,” Westmark Credit Union…

Eastern Idaho Home Builders Association files lawsuit against City of Idaho Falls over impact fees

December 3, 2024 5:34 PM Curtis Jackson

Eastern Idaho Housing Builders Association has filed a lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls to overturn the City’s impact fee…

BYU-Idaho sign graffiti cleaned up, Rexburg Police investigate

December 2, 2024 9:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

An unknown vandal defaced a sign adjacent to the Jacob Spori building on the BYU-Idaho campus…

Planning is underway to improve I-15 South Blackfoot Interchange

December 3, 2024 3:42 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has begun the planning process to improve the South Blackfoot Interchange at Exit…

Plane lands on I-15 in Utah, causes multi-vehicle crash

December 3, 2024 2:09 PM CBS News

A student pilot and flight instructor were able to safely land their small plane on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 after it suffered from…

Ammon’s Holiday Lightapalooza goes stationary

December 3, 2024 10:56 AM Curtis Jackson

A big change is coming for this year’s Holiday Lightapalooza in Ammon. Instead of the traditional parade of lights, the floats will be stationary at…

Wanted man captured after standoff at Ammon home

December 2, 2024 10:13 PM News Team

The man police were searching for Friday night was captured Monday night after he barricaded himself inside an Ammon home for three hours.…

Idaho’s ‘abortion trafficking’ law mostly can be enforced as lawsuit proceeds, court rules

December 2, 2024 9:36 PM Associated Press

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A federal appeals court on Monday ruled that most of Idaho’s first-in-the-nation law that makes it illegal to help minors…

Got a cold room, and can’t get it warm? What point do you call a professional, both technically and legally?

December 2, 2024 10:48 PM Chris Nestman

As temperatures get lower, more and more of us are cranking up the heat. Despite all the convenience of modern HVAC, it seems like there’s always…

Former Rexburg Police Chief passes away

December 2, 2024 5:13 PM Curtis Jackson

The Rexburg Police Department and others are mourning the loss of former Police Chief Lynn…

Demolition begins on Rigby Rodeo Grounds grandstand

December 2, 2024 4:51 PM Noah Farley

The rodeo grandstand is being demolished in Rigby. It is part of an overall project to improve the Rigby Rodeo…

Bonneville Sheriff deputies searched neighborhood Friday night for wanted man

December 2, 2024 4:20 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Chad D. Finlayson, 28, who is wanted on probation…

Idaho Governor Brad Little sends state police troopers to Texas for border security mission

December 2, 2024 12:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little will send another team of Idaho State Police troopers to Texas for Idaho’s fourth border…

Marshall Public Library celebrating Icelandic tradition with book giveaway

December 2, 2024 11:29 AM Sam Ross

Marshall Public Library is giving away copies of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ as part of…

Car lands on house roof in Nampa

December 2, 2024 11:04 AM CNN Newsource

“I was on my way to church when I get this call from my wife. She said you need to get home. There’s a car on our roof.”…

Idaho State University tree lighting set for Monday night

December 2, 2024 11:25 AM Sam Ross

Idaho State University is celebrating its annual Tree Lighting Festival on Monday, December…

Inmate who walked away from his job is back in custody

December 2, 2024 10:51 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Department of Corrections located the man who left his job in Idaho Falls on…

Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack

December 1, 2024 7:57 PM Linda Larsen

According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…

Avoiding Holiday Scams

December 1, 2024 4:17 PM Noah Farley

Consumers lost more than $10 billion to scams in 2023, says the Federal Trade…

Fire in Rigby scorches entire house

December 1, 2024 2:40 PM Tucker Robertson

A total loss fire destroys a home in Rigby near Highway…

Man on the run from police

November 30, 2024 4:07 PM Tucker Robertson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho Falls Police officers had a warrant for the man’s…

Rexburg holds “Christmas Vendor Village” and tree lighting

November 30, 2024 4:22 PM Noah Farley

Rexburg’s Chamber of Commerce is hosting its “Christmas Vendor Village” Saturday, November 30th, 2024 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Several vendors,…

YMCA Christmas tree lot now open

November 29, 2024 5:17 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls YMCA Christmas tree lot is now open and all proceeds go towards their scholarship…

Black Friday draws large crowds

November 29, 2024 4:49 PM Noah Farley

Thanksgiving was very late in the month in 2024, leaving only 26 days of shopping before…

Buy big by shopping small on Small Businesses Saturday

November 29, 2024 3:55 PM Ariel Jensen

Shoppers are finding great deals for Black Friday, but those deals can be found the following day for Small…

Temple Square in Salt Lake City has more lights but no lighting ceremony

November 29, 2024 2:38 PM rafael.guerrero

Christmas lights will light up Temple Square in Salt Lake City, Utah, from today until New Year’s Day, 2025. The Church of Jesus Christ of…

Ashton Jeanty rushes for 226 yards, Boise State beats Oregon State 34-18

November 29, 2024 1:51 PM Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Ashton Jeanty rushed for 226 yards and a touchdown, Maddux Madsen threw for two TDs and rushed for one, and…

Island Park to kick off Festival of Trees

November 29, 2024 10:45 AM Sam Ross

ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mountain Life Charitable Foundation is hosting the annual Festival of Trees at Sawtelle Mountain Resort. On Friday…

Rexburg runners woke up early for Turkey Trot

November 28, 2024 5:20 PM Ariel Jensen

Dozens of locals worked off their turkey dinner before eating it. Local News 8’s Ariel Jensen finds out why so many people woke up early…

Local youth group collects stocking stuffers for foster care teens

November 28, 2024 4:59 PM Ashley Chilcutt

A local youth group is seeking donations for foster care…

Elks Lodge hosts community Thanksgiving dinner

November 28, 2024 11:37 AM Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – An annual community Thanksgiving dinner was held at the Elks Lodge (640 E Elva St). The meal ran from 11:30 a.m. to 1…

San Jose State is disappointed Boise State forfeited but looks forward to volleyball final

November 28, 2024 1:32 PM Associated Press

AP Sports Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — San Jose State said Thursday it was disappointed Boise State forfeited its semifinal match in the Mountain West…

Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need

November 28, 2024 12:55 PM Sam Ross

Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…

Early morning fire quickly extinguished in Idaho Falls

November 28, 2024 10:01 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Thanksgiving morning on the 700 block of Reed…

Parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is nearly full

November 27, 2024 4:45 PM Tucker Robertson

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Parking is extremely limited at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. The airport urges travelers to get a ride from family…

Local News 8 and Hamlet Homes bring another family together for the holidays

November 27, 2024 4:56 PM Ariel Jensen

Sisters living on opposite sides of the country are reunited this…

Area ski resorts ready for Thanksgiving weekend

November 27, 2024 5:03 PM Curtis Jackson

Check out which ski resorts will be open this holiday…

Idaho Supreme Court dismisses death row inmate’s appeal

November 27, 2024 3:49 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Supreme Court has sided with a district court decision to dismiss an appeal for Thomas Creech.…

Pocatello to hold its Christmas Night Lights Parade

November 24, 2024 9:17 PM Tucker Robertson

If you are looking to get into the Christmas spirit, Pocatello is holding its Christmas Night Lights Parade this Friday, November…

State senator, watchdog groups allege Bannock County misused state money

November 27, 2024 2:09 PM Sam Ross

A Twin Falls senator, along with two watchdog groups, alleges Bannock County misappropriated funds to be used for a Forensic Pathology…

Idaho’s Senators introduce bill to define male and female

November 26, 2024 6:59 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, along with two other Republican senators, are introducing the Defining Male and Female Act of…

Local airport reminds flyers about their newest program ahead of busy travel season

November 26, 2024 5:50 PM rafael.guerrero

Ahead of busy travel season, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport wants to remind flyers about the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program, which lets…

Sheriff: Case solved about mystery mobile home near Inkom

October 22, 2024 11:14 AM Sam Ross

Bannock County Sheriff’s Office says the mystery mobile home case is now…

Tik Tok goes the countdown – Idaho viral dog-sled tour responds to potential TikTok ban

November 26, 2024 5:46 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho company could feel the pinch over a proposed ban of…

Pocatello Animal Shelter collecting pet food for the holidays

November 26, 2024 5:09 PM Sam Ross

Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the…

Court rejects request to sideline San Jose State volleyball player on grounds she’s transgender

November 26, 2024 11:51 AM Associated Press

Associated Press A federal appeals court upheld a ruling Tuesday that allows a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member to play in this…

Israeli security cabinet approves Lebanon ceasefire deal, after 11th-hour strikes on central Beirut

November 26, 2024 11:40 AM CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Diamond, Christian Edwards, Tamara Qiblawi and Eugenia Yosef, CNN (CNN) — A ceasefire between Israeli forces and Lebanese militant…

WYDOT schedules Teton Pass closure for early Wednesday morning

November 26, 2024 10:36 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Wednesday, November 27 at 3:00 AM for avalanche infrastructure…

Where to find free Thanksgiving dinners

November 26, 2024 9:25 AM Curtis Jackson

If you are looking for a meal on Thanksgiving. Below is a list of dinners and times by city.…

Local celebrity lifts holiday spirits with turkey giveaway

November 25, 2024 10:24 PM Noah Farley, Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local internet celebrity held a turkey giveaway in Idaho Falls Monday. Nathan Apodaca is known for his viral…

Judge tells Kohberger’s defense to fix court filing

November 25, 2024 5:50 PM Curtis Jackson

The judge overseeing the murder case against Bryan Kohberger is responding to the defense’s request for what is called a “Frank’s hearing” to try and…

Power restored for hundreds of customers in Idaho Falls

November 25, 2024 3:50 PM Curtis Jackson

Downed power lines have caused an outage for around 200 to 500 Idaho Falls Power customers.…

Boil advisory issued for Arco residents

November 25, 2024 3:34 PM Curtis Jackson

The city of Arco is under a boil advisory on Monday due to a loss of water pressure overnight. The city said crews are working to fix the…

Salvation Army kicks off bell ringing in Blackfoot

November 25, 2024 2:12 PM Sam Ross

The Salvation Army and Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA) are kicking off the annual Red Kettle bell ringing campaign at local…

Pocatello purchases Western Recycling Center to continue city’s recycling efforts

November 25, 2024 12:04 PM Curtis Jackson

The city of Pocatello announced Monday that it recently purchased the Western Recycling Center at 3034 Garrett…

What to feed and not feed your dogs on Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024 12:21 PM Noah Farley

Foods like chocolate, grapes, and raisins are toxic to dogs. Even some parts of the turkey can be…

Special counsel Jack Smith and former President Donald Trump.

Special counsel Jack Smith drops election subversion and classified documents cases against Donald Trump

November 25, 2024 11:20 AM CNN Newsource

By Paula Reid, Tierney Sneed and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith is dropping the federal election subversion and the…

Microsoft’s massive Outlook and Teams outage has gone on for hours

November 25, 2024 11:21 AM CNN

Microsoft said Monday that it has identified the cause of a major Outlook and Teams outage, and is deploying a fix to the…

Community All-Stars: Eighteen years of Christmas Angels

November 24, 2024 4:47 PM Linda Larsen

With Christmas just around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to serve others, and one Pocatello family has been giving of themselves to…

Idaho Falls hosts holiday market and tree lighting

November 23, 2024 8:00 PM Noah Farley

A holiday market and Christmas tree lighting was held in Downtown Idaho Falls Saturday…