As the weather turns colder, several major projects in Pocatello are expected to finish by the end of October. One is the new traffic signal at the intersection of Hiline Road and Pearl Street/El Rancho Boulevard. Since July, crews have been working to transform the cumbersome four-way stop into a stoplight interchange with dedicated turn lanes and ADA-approved pedestrian accomodations.
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Major League Baseball has abandoned a proposal to host a regular-season game in Grand Teton National Park following intense community opposition. In a letter to Wyoming officials, Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed the league would not pursue the location after exploring several potential sites.
“It has become clear the local community does not want us to continue evaluating Grand Teton National Park as a potential site,” Manfred wrote. “We obviously would not bring a game to a community that has concerns about the venue, and will not continue to evaluate Grand Teton National Park as a potential site.”
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency medical services in parts of Jefferson County are getting an upgrade. Central Fire District is now offering advanced life support, or ALS, ambulance services, adding two fully stocked ALS ambulances to its emergency response system. The new service begins after decades of the Idaho Falls Fire Department being the only
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Travelers parking at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport will pay more beginning Thursday, October 1. The airport is implementing new parking rates for several lots, with the first hour free for all vehicles. Under the new rates: Economy Lot: $8 per day, up from $6 Long-Term Lot: $12 per day,
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A Shelley man was injured Thursday morning after being struck by a vehicle while leading a horse along a road in Bingham County.
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Many Idaho residents recently received a fundraising appeal in the mail from U.S. Vice President JD Vance to support Idaho’s longtime Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Risch in his campaign for reelection, claiming Democrats were “prepared to pour millions of dollars into Idaho” to defeat the incumbent in what Vance said is an “urgent national race.”
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Additional reservations for tours of the Salt Lake Temple will be released at 6 p.m. MDT on Oct. 1 following overwhelming demand for the initial opening.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – An 18-year-old from Rigby is getting a taste of the national spotlight after taking the stage on NBC’s The Voice. For Owen Uffens, stepping onto The Voice stage wasn’t just another performance: It was a moment he had dreamed about long before he ever knew it could become a reality. Owen
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Pocatello police issued an endangered missing person alert for an 11-year-old girl named Olivia who was last seen near Eldridge Road in Pocatello.
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Idaho voters will participate in a non-binding election to select a firearm that best represents the state from six different historical options.
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Falls Water issued a boil advisory for the Taylor Mountain Water System in Idaho Falls after a water line break caused pressure to drop, though repairs have been completed and testing is currently underway.
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Elementary students across the Blackfoot School District are heading into the next part of the school year better prepared to learn, thanks to community support during the Eastern Idaho State Fair.
On Wednesday, representatives from Local News 8 delivered a truck loaded with more than 20 boxes of essential classroom supplies directly to the district. Collected from local fairgoers during the annual Eastern Idaho State Fair, the donated items will directly assist more than 1,700 elementary students district-wide.
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While many businesses and non-profits have felt the squeeze of higher prices, the Pocatello Animal Shelter has been pushed to increase their adoption rates to offset care costs. Officials at the shelter say the general inflation has contributed to higher costs across the board, and patrons can help keep the shelter operating by adhering to the new rates.
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Students on campus at ISU have pounds, 900lbs to be specific, of ground beef to get from Benny’s Pantry thanks to a generous donation from Direct Communications through the Power County Livestock Sale Committee. Today’s cow-sized donation doubles last year’s haul of ground beef, giving more students access to high-quality protein.
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Stacey Wondra requested that a judge dismiss murder and kidnapping charges related to the 2021 disappearance of 5-year-old Michael Vaughan, citing a lack of physical evidence like remains or DNA.
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Former death row inmate Douglas Stewart Carter was released from jail on Monday after a judge granted him bail as Utah County prosecutors weigh a retrial in light of newly discovered DNA evidence that does not place Carter at the scene of the murder he has been accused of committing.
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Utah State Representative Trevor Lee resigned on Monday following charges of fraud and forgery related to an alleged illegal loan application.
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After months of calls for increased safety on Teton Pass, the Wyoming Department of Transportation is enforcing a new program aimed at helping drivers better prepare for mountain driving.
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Reactor Innovation Center has selected Houston-based Deployable Energy to test its 1 MWe Nuclear Unity Battery microreactor at the Idaho National Laboratory’s DOME testbed in 2027.
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Since 2024, Idaho State University’s Esports has grown from three to five varsity teams and competed and placed on the national stage, all while practicing in the basement of the Student Union Building in a confined, dark space. Today, the Esports program held a grand opening for their new Esports Arena, a well-deserved upgrade for the committed athletes.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park has earned accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in the organization’s latest round of international reviews. The AZA announced Tuesday that 30 facilities earned accreditation during its fall 2026 accreditation process. Three other facilities were denied. For the Idaho Falls Zoo,
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Landscaping is underway at the Teton River Idaho Temple in Rexburg, marking another visible step forward as construction continues on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple. Picture Courtesy of @hanskoepsell / Facebook With trees being planted about two weeks ago, visitors can see the tops of these green
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“It was a fun experience to play baseball with them, go into a cop car, see how it works inside, and see how it works with a microphone,” said Ryland, a baseball player extraordinaire.
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Idaho potato farmers continue their seasonal harvest traditions despite facing economic pressures from rising diesel costs and low market prices.
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Teton Pass reopened following a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning that left one person hospitalized.
According to Deputy Chief Brian Coe of Jackson Hole Fire/EMS, the crash happened around 7:47 a.m. near mile marker 11 on the Wyoming side of the pass. At this time, Coe says it appears the crash was caused by a medical emergency, but the incident is under further investigation.
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A Bonneville County grand jury has indicted four individuals in separate cases involving the sexual abuse of minors under the age of 16, with arraignments scheduled for October 13.
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The dump truck driver in the fatal Teton Pass crash had pleaded not guilty to two counts of homicide by vehicle.
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Two women were hospitalized following a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of US Highway 26 and North 45th East east of Idaho Falls on Monday night.
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Hunting is underway across Idaho, and the season’s early days are already putting people in the woods and on the range. As hunters gear up to bag a buck, hunter safety is the first thing to lock in, and not an afterthought once you’re miles from the truck.
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The Seventh Grade Bonneville Grid Kid Gold Team donated 104 blankets to the Ronald McDonald Family Room at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, giving families a little extra warmth and comfort while they spend time at the hospital.
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The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating a driver involved in an early-morning hit-and-run along Main Street in Driggs on Wednesday, September 23.
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A Rigby man faces felony battery and assault charges after allegedly forcing his 84-year-old neighbor to the ground after the older man pointed a gun at his dog.
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Recent recalls involving baby food and infant formula have raised new questions about what’s in these products. Consumer Reports recently tested nearly 50 baby foods for heavy metals and other contaminants, and the latest results are more reassuring than they were a few years ago.
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A local hunter is safe today after becoming separated from his group in Fremont County over the weekend, leading to a sizable search and rescue response.
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GRAND TETON NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. (KIFI) – A potential Major League Baseball game in Grand Teton National Park is drawing attention — and concern — in Jackson Hole after a report that the MLB has approached the Trump administration about building a baseball park inside the national park. The Washington Post first reported Saturday that
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Families filled the bleachers to cheer on their students as marching bands all the way from from Caldwell, Idaho, to Star Valley, Wyoming, came together at Madison High School in Rexburg for the seventh annual marching band competition and festival.
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An Idaho mother is entering her son Sammy in the national Baby of the Year competition to raise awareness for the normalization of pregnancy loss following her own battle with ovarian cancer and multiple miscarriages.
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An 86-year-old Pocatello man was injured Tuesday after a raccoon attacked him while he was retrieving his mail, according to Idaho Fish and Game.
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Greater Idaho Falls Transit (GIFT) is set to expand its on-demand public transportation service into the City of Ammon, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for October 1 at 4:30 p.m. at Ammon City Hall.
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and Idaho State University took part by hosting the “Connecting Communities to Save Lives” Conference at the Pond Student Union Building. Experts from around the country came to speak to attendees about a variety of suicide prevention strategies and local mental health resources were available at various booths in the ballroom.
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Airbnb and the American Farmland Trust are offering grants of up to $10,000 to help Utah farmers struggling with financial losses due to weather and rising costs through the development of agritourism programs.
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An overdue hunter, Kelly King, was found dead in his UTV on a hillside in Custer County on Thursday.
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A massive data center proposed on federal public land south of Boise could span roughly 3,700 acres and include a 4-million-square-foot facility, according to preliminary details confirmed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) honored Park Price Thursday for nine years of service as the first Chairman of its Board of Trustees. Under Price’s guidance, the campus expanded significantly with a brand-new 88,000-square-foot Battelle Energy Alliance Future Tech Building in Partnership with Frontier Credit Union.”It’s been a fabulous journey.
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The Teton County School District cancelled all schools for September 25 following a boil water advisory in the Town of Jackson.
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AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- American Falls High School senior Nicolas Tirado is hosting Lighting New Beginnings, a 24-hour cancer awareness walk starting at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept 25 at the William Thomas Middle School track in American Falls. The public event, which runs through 6:30 p.m. Saturday night is organized as part of the Oscar
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On Thursday, September 17, the Pocatello City Council voted to affirm the hearing examiner’s decision from May 19, 2026, in which she denied Lex Developments a conditional use permit for an AI data center project on land in Pocatello. However, their motion included the exemption of a 12-month waiting period before the applicant can reapply. Plus, when the decision is made official on October 1, the applicant will have 28 days to file a petition for judicial review, placing the City of Pocatello in a potential lawsuit.
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Gem Prep Charter School has begun construction on its ninth campus in Rexburg, which is scheduled to open in August 2027 for grades K-9 before expanding to K-12 by 2031.
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Vintage Market Days kicked off at 11 a.m. on September 24 for a weekend full of fall shopping, food trucks and live music. This is the fourth year of the market, but their first year at the new location inside the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds in Blackfoot.
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Twin Falls leaders have announced plans to create a permanent memorial to honor those killed and affected by the August 1 In-N-Out shooting.
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An Idaho Falls moving company owner faces a felony grand theft charge after allegedly taking more than $13,000 from a customer and failing to complete a move to California.
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At least one driver was hospitalized following a two-semi-truck crash on southbound Interstate 15 near the Blackfoot Rest Area in Idaho.
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Oxygen Forensics CEO Lee Reiber, 55, of Boise, Idaho, and a Russian national have been charged in federal court with conspiracy to commit wire fraud after allegedly concealing the Russian ownership and development of the company, the U.S. Attorney’s Office of Idaho announced today.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, after the United States imposed expanded sanctions on Russia in early 2022 in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Davydov, Reiber, and the Russian co-conspirators agreed to conceal Oxygen Forensics’ true ownership and the development of its software in Russia.
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“We got some great food, we got great people. We got some fun activities and some opportunities to learn a little bit about fire safety,” said Idaho Falls Fire Chief Johan Olson.
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For nearly 44 years, a man known only as the “Unknown Wanderer” has remained one of Idaho’s most enduring unidentified-person cases.
This morning, investigators say they may finally know who he was.
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Whether you’ve seen them in Pocatello, Idaho Falls, or interstate interchanges elsewhere, Flock cameras have become as commonplace as they are controversial in eastern Idaho. Now Pocatello residents are getting their chance to weigh in.
The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Police Department will host a public town hall session on Oct. 21 to gather community feedback regarding automated license plate scanning cameras.
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A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in Custer County, Idaho, for missing hunter Kelly King.
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Idaho Falls toddler Bootsey Darrington earned a Guinness World Record for becoming the youngest person to visit every Disney theme park through coincidental travel related to her mother’s career.
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A beloved furniture store from Idaho Falls has officially expanded to Pocatello. On September 23, members of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and employees and owners of Modern Home cut the ribbon on their new location.
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Optimist Skate Park, located across from City Hall in Pocatello, is closed this week for routine maintenance. Beginning on Wednesday, September 23, crews from Artisan Skateparks will complete the work.
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The Snake River Animal Shelter is scheduled to host a community clinic this Saturday, Sept. 26, offering free vaccinations and microchips for approximately 200 pets in Idaho Falls.
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The iconic Spud Drive-In has been closed since a 2022 windstorm destroyed its movie screen. Now, developers are moving forward with plans to rebuild the theater and transform the property into a larger entertainment destination.
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Gerardo Mendoza was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon following a stabbing in Rexburg, Idaho, and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on September 30.
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A local freelance journalist has been found guilty of felony domestic violence following a two-day jury trial in Bonneville County.
A jury found David Helaman George, 36, of Idaho Falls, guilty of one count of felony domestic battery inflicting traumatic injury on Sept. 15, according to a Tuesday release from the Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office. George was acquitted on a second count.
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office investigated a report of a weapon at Bonneville High School, prompting the school district to initiate a hall check.
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Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help locating a driver involved in a hit-and-run with a bicyclist.
“Even seemingly minor details could be helpful. Thank you for sharing this post and helping us reach anyone who may have witnessed the incident,” states the post.
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Thunder Ridge High School senior Kason Loveland, who has Down syndrome, achieved a personal milestone by scoring a touchdown during a football game against Bonneville.
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“There’s a lot of toxicity in politics right now through advertisements, through the internet,” said Braver Angels Organizer Michael Jindra. “This is a personal event that helps people get to know candidates face-to-face, and I think that kind of helps tone it down a little bit.”
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WYDOT crews began installing updated signs on Monday along Highway 22, including new “Must Stop Brake Check” signs at the summit and “No Parking” signs near the gravel escape ramp and vehicle arrestor system. This step towards safety comes after summer travel resulted in three deaths and multiple injuries.
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Gasoline prices across the region rose 10 cents overnight due to global crude oil supply issues, prompting economists to warn of potential price increases for groceries and other goods.
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Idaho foster and kinship families are scheduled to participate in a Fostering Family Adventures event on September 26 at Harriman State Park, featuring various outdoor activities and educational programs.
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The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest fundraiser for the Alzheimer’s Association, taking walks around the country and raising awareness for dementia diseases. On Saturday, September 19, hundreds showed up to Cotant Park in Pocatello for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
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BREAKING UPDATE: Christie Stone’s preliminary hearing has been continued again, with the judge saying the case will require significantly more court time to work through the evidence. Judge Cousins said the case is “paper heavy” and the parties expect to need about a day and a half — roughly 12 hours — for the preliminary
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A 34-year-old Rexburg man was hospitalized after a head-on crash along US-20 north of Rigby last night.
The crash happened just after 10:30 pm around mile marker 342. Idaho State Police say the Rexburg man was driving east in a 2003 Toyota Corolla when he crossed into the westbound lanes and head-on collided with a 2026 Subaru Forester.
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Rexburg police are warning drivers to slow down and remain alert following a significant increase in traffic accidents over the past ten days.
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“Always remember the sacrifices that the P.O.W. / MIAs (Missing in Action) have done for this country and this community,” John Cope said. “When you put your name on the line to join the service, you’re committing to protecting our freedoms and following the Constitution of the United States.”
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health is providing free screening for syphilis, hepatitis C, and HIV through the end of the month to combat rising infection rates in the region.
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District 91 has seen its band and orchestra enrollment more than double this year, prompting school officials to seek community donations for much-needed instruments.
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Amy’s Kitchen is laying off dozens of employees at its Pocatello facility as part of a nationwide restructuring, moving its canning operations from Idaho to Medford, Oregon, as first reported by the Press Democrat.
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A quick-thinking pickup truck driver rescued an elderly man from a burning car on U.S. Highway 26 near Poplar, Idaho, on Monday afternoon. Emergency responders arrived around 1:55 p.m. at mile marker 360 to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. While firefighters extinguished the blaze, the Idaho State Police temporarily closed the highway.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Filling up is getting more expensive for Idaho drivers, with the average price of regular gasoline climbing nearly 36 cents per gallon in just the last month. According to GasBuddy, Idaho’s average gas price is now $4.83 per gallon, up 6.7 cents from a week ago and 35.6 cents from
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The Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has directed its members in Idaho to oppose the Idaho Reproductive Freedom and Privacy Act this November. If passed, the initiative will repeal the state’s current abortion ban and replace its existing definition of fetal viability. Church leaders shared their official opposition through letters read during recent worship services.
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Starting October 1, the Idaho Transportation Department will close several minor access points and two four-wheeler tracks along State Highway 33 between Driggs and Victor to improve safety.
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“All the good things that there is to do in life, you can experience in an airplane,” Bagley said.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — An Idaho Falls resident is recovering after firefighters rescued them from a manufactured home fire on West Elswood Drive Sunday morning. The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to the scene around 10 a.m. after callers reported seeing black smoke and flames coming from the home. Firefighters began aggressively attacking the
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Hundreds of volunteers in Blackfoot gathered Saturday morning to process 5,000 ears of corn for the local food pantry’s winter meal program.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After nearly a decade of work, the Art Museum is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel for their Education Center. “It’s really starting to make progress and momentum towards the physical building being here,” Alexa Stanger, the Executive Director for the Art Museum, said. “And it makes
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The Upper Valley Special Response Team (SRT) executed the warrants at the suspect’s home and took the suspect into custody at the Madison County Jail on charges of Aggravated Battery.
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“We’ve been training for years for this moment,” said 2026 Spud Tug Champion Ethan Corbett. “Everything we do, we do it for our Grandma.”
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Ray Cope endured 44 months as a Japanese Prisoner of War, his son John described, facing “severe malnutrition, disease, beatings and torture.”
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The storm systems blowing through Eastern Idaho have left behind significant damage, including cracked windshields from hail the size of golf balls. The day after the massive lightning and thunderstorm hit communities, one local business is picking up the pieces, while the National Weather Service urges caution for the coming days.
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A three-vehicle crash blocked US 20 west of Idaho Falls on Friday afternoon, resulting in the closure of the highway at 65th W.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Incoming CEO Carrie Athay outlined her strategic vision for the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, emphasizing business advocacy, economic growth and restoring public trust while the organization undergoes a full forensic audit. Athay, who brings a background in arts and nonprofit management to the post, plans to focus on connecting
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Idaho State Police have identified Dr. Mark Baker, a prominent local oral surgeon, as the man killed after striking an elk on Interstate 15 near the Utah-Idaho border on Monday, Sept. 14.
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) — Some of the world’s top fly anglers have spent this week casting across the rivers and lakes of Eastern Idaho, Montana and Wyoming as Idaho Falls hosts the 45th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championship. The international competition runs through Friday, September 18, with five sessions testing anglers across some of
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The Idaho Falls Symphony is scheduled to host a free outdoor concert titled Sounds of America at Freeman Park this Saturday at 5:30 p.m.
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Viewers shared photos during Thursday night’s thunderstorms.
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Bonneville County Jail’s I.G.N.I.T.E. program graduated 102 individuals with their G.E.D. in the past three years.
“It’s a big accomplishment. I have been turned down jobs in the past for not having a diploma or GED, and so this will give me, a better opportunity for better jobs and better employment, better income,” said G.E.D. recipient Brian Moore.
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YELLOWSTONE, Wyo (KIFI) – Yellowstone National Park has welcomed nearly 3.5 million recreation visits through August 2026, according to new National Park Service visitation data. This however shows a slight decline in the number of summer tourists traveling through the park compared to 2025. The park recorded approximately 3.49 million recreation visits through August this
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A heavy storm triggered flash flood warnings and localized flooding across Madison, Bonneville, and Jefferson counties in eastern Idaho.
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