Local News Archives

Snowmobiler rescued from deep snow near West Yellowstone

January 29, 2021 2:51 PM News Team

A 45-year-old snowmobiler is safe today, after he got his machine stuck in the backcountry at around 5:15 p.m. Thursday.…

Governor visits Guard troops at PMC

January 29, 2021 2:44 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little paid an unannounced visit to Portneuf Medical Center Friday morning.…

Missing woman found

January 29, 2021 2:27 PM News Team

UPDATE 2:50 p.m. Pocatello Police report Jayden Mortensen has been…

Lawmakers introduce bill to limit public health authority

January 29, 2021 2:01 PM Associated Press

A panel of state lawmakers voted to introduce legislation to prevent Idaho public health officials from ordering schools to close or take…

Wyoming delegates move to block oil, gas executive order

January 29, 2021 2:14 PM Associated Press

Three Wyoming lawmakers in Washington have proposed legislation to block the Biden administration from ordering a moratorium on new federal leases to…

Pocatello man accused of stabbing his brother

January 29, 2021 12:10 PM News Team

A Pocatello man was arrested Thursday after a fight with his brother got out of hand.…

Stage Stop Sled Dog race begins Friday

January 25, 2021 10:41 AM News Team

24 teams from the United States and Canada have signed on for the 26th Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race beginning Friday, January 29 in…

Snowplow hit by driver passing on the right

January 29, 2021 11:45 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Plow driver Carlos Garcia said he watched his life flash before his eyes Wednesday while working on Highway 20 after he got hit on the…

Pocatello family establishes ISU Business scholarship

January 29, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

The Idaho State University College of Business has established a new scholarship with a donation from a Pocatello business…

Constitutional ban on legal pot advances in Idaho

January 29, 2021 10:30 AM Associated Press

A proposed constitutional amendment that would prevent the legalization of marijuana in Idaho has moved forward as lawmakers in the conservative…

Missing girl found

January 28, 2021 9:03 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is trying to locate a 17-year-old female who left school today for lunch and has not returned as expected.…

Rigby man hurt in two-vehicle crash

January 27, 2021 8:19 AM News Team

Kevin Hayes, 31, of Rigby died Thursday of injuries sustained in a Tuesday afternoon…

508 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

January 28, 2021 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 508 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Gov. Little orders vaccine distribution transparency

January 28, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

Gov. Brad Little on Thursday ordered the state’s seven public health districts and providers to regularly report the number of coronavirus doses they…

Committee plans for EISF in 2021

January 28, 2021 6:22 PM Cole Sams

One of our community’s most popular events is on schedule for…

New voting machines in Bonneville County

January 28, 2021 6:14 PM Ariel Schroeder

Bonneville County Commissioners approved new voting machines Thursday…

Bill proposes banning conversion therapy in Idaho

January 28, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

Representative John McCrostie, a Democrat from Garden City, introduced House Bill 52 to protect the LGBTQ youth from what he called the harmful…

Idaho power struggle appears to tilt away from Legislature

January 28, 2021 4:40 PM Associated Press

Attempts by the Republican-dominated Legislature to wrest power from GOP Gov. Brad Little when it comes to emergency declarations during a crisis…

Student art award winners announced

January 28, 2021 3:55 PM News Team

Snake River High School Senior Gracie Packer of Blackfoot earned honorable mention in the State Department of Education’s “Picture My Future”…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 105 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

January 28, 2021 3:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 105 new COVID-19 cases and one new death in the area Thursday.…

Safety improvements planned on US 20 through Island Park

January 28, 2021 3:10 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has outlined plans for several safety improvements along the US 20 corridor through Island Park.…

INL microreactor project out for comment

January 11, 2021 2:16 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a draft environmental impact assessment for the proposed Microreactor Applications Research Validation and…

SBA releases PPP loan review

January 28, 2021 2:11 PM News Team

The U.S. Small Business Administration reports it has approved $97 million in economic aid for Idaho businesses under the new Paycheck Protection…

USDA announces potato promotion board members

January 28, 2021 11:54 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of 31 people to serve on the National Potato Promotion…

Idaho schools chief makes $2.4 billion budget request

January 28, 2021 11:25 AM Associated Press

Idaho’s schools chief on Thursday asked lawmakers for a 3.8% budget increase to about $2.4 billion to educate the more than 300,000 students in…

Yellowstone visits drop slightly in 2020

January 28, 2021 11:08 AM News Team

Overall 2020 visitation at Yellowstone National Park was down 5% from 2019. …

Idaho health officials work to identify additional diagnoses of MIS-C

January 28, 2021 10:55 AM News Team

Idaho public health officials work with healthcare providers to identify additional diagnoses of…

State parks enjoyed a banner year in 2020

January 28, 2021 10:44 AM News Team

19 kept people closer to home, 2020 became a banner year for Idaho State Parks.…

New AAA research shows deadly difference in impact speeds

January 28, 2021 10:20 AM News Team

When impact speed rises from 40 to 56 mph, risk of serious injury increases by…

PRT pledges to help seniors get to vaccination sites

January 28, 2021 8:31 AM News Team

Pocatello Regional Transit is reassuring senior citizens they will have transportation to their COVID-19 vaccination appointment, with a donation.…

School Closures 1/28/2021

January 28, 2021 6:10 AM News Team

(KIFI) – Due to current weather conditions, the following schools are closed: Butte County School…

Southeast Idaho experiences high demand in housing market

January 27, 2021 8:59 PM Cole Sams

The housing market in Southeast Idaho is booming, but the supply does not match the demand.
Many people in Pocatello and the surrounding community…

620 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 26 new deaths

January 27, 2021 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 620 new COVID-19 cases and 26 new deaths on…

D25 employee arrested for sexual abuse of minor

January 27, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department investigated an incident Thursday at Highland High School where an employee of the school district had inappropriate…

Rexburg senator leads way for restitution for Tapp, wrongfully convicted

January 27, 2021 4:38 PM Emma Iannacone

A Rexburg Senator is among Idaho lawmakers who are leading the way for a bill that would compensate people who have been wrongfully incarcerated in…

Jackson Hole residents urged to limit exposure to household groups

January 27, 2021 4:48 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming health officials have extended a recommendation to limit gatherings to household groups. …

Island Park kayaker rescued from Henry’s Fork bank

January 27, 2021 4:11 PM News Team

A 25-year-old Tennessee man living in Island Park was rescued from the shore of the Henry’s Fork near the State Section Access Road Tuesday.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 126 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 3 new deaths

January 27, 2021 3:59 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 126 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths…

Idaho lawmakers want investment money out of Twitter, others

January 27, 2021 2:00 PM Associated Press

A group of conservative Idaho lawmakers is asking managers of the state’s employee retirement system to divest in tech companies the lawmakers say…

IFPD officers sign on with U.S. Marshal Service

January 27, 2021 3:31 PM News Team

Two Idaho Falls Police Officers have been sworn in as Special Deputy U.S.…

Legislators learn “State of the Judiciary”

January 27, 2021 2:05 PM News Team

Idaho Chief Justice G. Richard Bevan shared his State of the Judiciary message with the Legislature by video Wednesday, the first time it has not…

2 former “Speakers” weigh in on GOP face-off

January 27, 2021 11:43 AM News Team

Two prominent Idaho republican leaders are backing Governor Brad Little’s position defending his emergency powers.…

Sun Country to add Jackson Airport flights

January 27, 2021 10:42 AM News Team

Sun Country Airlines has announced the addition of 16 nonstop flights, including Jackson Hole Airport, beginning May 26. …

Idaho leaders ask why the state’s vaccine allotment is low

January 27, 2021 10:35 AM Associated Press

State health care leaders are pressing federal officials to explain why Idaho was allotted far fewer doses of coronavirus vaccine than most other…

Dubois man to face trial in May on kidnapping charge

January 27, 2021 9:27 AM News Team

Colter Robert Milner, 27, of Dubois appeared in Bonneville County District Court this week to plead “not guilty” to charges of First Degree…

Rigby woman to stand trial on theft charges

January 27, 2021 9:25 AM News Team

Jenessa Marie Stevens, 36, of Rigby was arraigned in Madison County District Court on January 25.…

Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19

January 25, 2021 5:46 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, employees and patients of PMC were greeted and screened by some new faces, and rather than scrubs, they were in uniform.
The Portneuf…

559 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

January 26, 2021 5:07 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 559 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Vallow-Daybell lawyer seeks attorney-client protection

January 26, 2021 10:04 AM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell’s attorney, Mark Means, has filed additional motions seeking to protect attorney-client…

Shelley Police investigate shooting incident

January 26, 2021 2:34 PM News Team

Shelley Police are investigating an early morning shooting incident.…

No more cleaning between games

January 26, 2021 5:43 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education has made another change to its plan for winter…

Snake River School District early release for COVID-19 vaccinations

January 26, 2021 5:46 PM News Team

The Snake River School District is getting ready to vaccinate its employees who choose to get the…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 142 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 26, 2021 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 142 COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.…

Gordon: Oil and gas lease moratorium would devastate Wyoming

January 26, 2021 4:00 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon says Biden administration plans to stop issuing new oil and gas leases on federal land would have severe economic consequences…

Teton County implements health order variances

January 26, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Wyoming Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist, MD, PhD, has approved two local variances to statewide health orders in Teton County.…

Idaho delegation pushes Circuit Court split

January 26, 2021 3:10 PM News Team

The Idaho Congressional Delegation is introducing legislation aimed at splitting the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals into two circuits. …

Court rules against Idaho treasurer in office space fight

January 26, 2021 2:22 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a lower court ruling ordering the Idaho state treasurer to vacate her offices in the…

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine briefing Tuesday

January 26, 2021 10:25 AM News Team

The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a briefing about the COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m.…

Angler numbers up at Henry’s Lake

January 26, 2021 2:04 PM News Team

Anglers spent more time trying their luck on Henry’s Lake ice fishing in 2020, but were enjoying less success.…

East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others

January 26, 2021 2:20 PM Emma Iannacone

Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…

Add the Words legislation introduced for 15th time

January 26, 2021 12:39 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Idaho lawmakers are introducing the Add the Words legislation for the 15th…

TSA reports airport firearm statistics

January 26, 2021 11:42 AM News Team

Idaho Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers report finding a total of 24 firearms in Idaho travelers’ carry-on luggage in 2020. …

Structure fire causes estimated $75,000 in damages

January 26, 2021 11:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a structure fire on the 1300 block of South Woodruff Avenue Tuesday caused approximately $75,000 in…

Wyoming unemployment rates improve as jobs disappear

January 26, 2021 11:11 AM News Team

Teton County led the trend to lower unemployment in Wyoming during…

Power restored to 12,000 customers in Ammon/Lincoln area

January 26, 2021 9:04 AM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power reports about 12,059 customers are being affected by damaged power line.…

Local state legislator onboard with push to impeach Idaho governor

January 25, 2021 11:16 PM Todd Kunz, Matthew Cooper

There is a push to impeach Idaho’s…

527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 25, 2021 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 70 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 5 new deaths

January 25, 2021 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 70 new COVID-19 cases and five deaths…

Collecting food for the Soup-er Bowl

January 25, 2021 5:59 PM News Team

It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the Soup-er Bowl, and we are not talking about the big…

Resolution to lift limits on gatherings passes Idaho House

January 25, 2021 4:24 PM Associated Press

Legislation to end coronavirus restrictions limiting private and public gatherings to 10 people or fewer has passed the Idaho House and is headed to…

Crash blocks Teton Pass traffic

January 25, 2021 4:15 PM News Team

Traffic atop Teton Pass is at a near standstill following a crash in the eastbound lane at milepost 12.5 at around 3:30 p.m. Monday.…

Jackson Game Warden wins international recognition

January 25, 2021 3:46 PM News Team

South Jackson Game Warden Kyle Lash has been named the 2020 Shikar-Safari Wildlife Officer of the Year for Wyoming.…

Capitol officer recognized by Congress

January 25, 2021 3:37 PM News Team

Idaho’s two U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R) and Jim Risch (R) are among 33 Senators introducing legislation to award Officer Eugene Goodman the…

LDS Church distributes food to area Native Americans in need

January 25, 2021 3:30 PM Emma Iannacone

On Monday, Church members and volunteers helped distribute 1,300 free boxes of food to Native American neighbors in Southeast Idaho.…

Governor receives COVID vaccination

January 25, 2021 1:47 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. It was administered at Primary Health in Meridian.…

Idaho judge’s role change enables Biden to make appointment

January 25, 2021 11:46 AM Associated Press

The retirement of a federal district judge from regular active service will enable President Joe Biden to appoint a new judge for…

Wyoming Legislature to reconvene for 8-day virtual session

January 25, 2021 11:34 AM News Team

The Wyoming Legislature will reconvene for an eight-day virtual session beginning Wednesday through Feb. 5 to continue its work for the 2021 General…

Conservation officers investigate wasted birds

January 25, 2021 11:02 AM News Team

At least five Canada geese were found tossed and left to waste at the base of a cliff along American Falls Reservoir near Aberdeen last week.…

Eastern Idaho Public Health withdraws gathering requirements

January 25, 2021 9:43 AM News Team

School districts and the public should follow the Governor’s COVID-19 public gathering restrictions as laid out for athletic events last week.…

Idaho Guard returns from DC duty

January 25, 2021 9:32 AM News Team

More than 300 Idaho National Guardsmen returned home from Washington D.C. where they helped provide security for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. …

181 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

January 24, 2021 5:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 181 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Woman hospitalized after snowmobile crash

January 24, 2021 4:07 AM News Team

One woman was hospitalized after her snowmobile was struck from behind by another machine near West Yellowstone…

Bowler rolls strike at Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello, ID

Local entertainment venues try to bounce back after COVID-19 struggles

January 23, 2021 9:41 PM Cole Sams

The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the entertainment industry across the board. Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center and Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello…

Snake River Alliance members at Caldwell Park in Pocatello, ID

Snake River Alliance celebrates UN treaty

January 23, 2021 8:35 PM Cole Sams

Back in 2017, the United Nations negotiated a treaty which bans the use of nuclear weapons in countries that participate. Now, that treaty is…

527 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

January 23, 2021 6:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 527 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 64 new COVID-19 cases in the area

January 23, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 64 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Grizzly, 34, confirmed as Yellowstone region’s oldest known

January 23, 2021 5:11 PM Associated Press

Zach Turnbull could barely make out the emaciated grizzly bear’s inside-lip tattoo, and when he did decipher the digits – 168 – they just didn’t seem…

Idaho Falls man dies in Aberdeen crash

January 23, 2021 7:01 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls truck driver died in a crash at Aberdeen Friday…

Hearing set for motions to dismiss or change venue in Vallow-Daybell case

January 22, 2021 6:44 PM Bre Clark

A Fremont County judge has released a date to hear Lori Vallow-Daybell’s and Chad Daybell’s motion asking the court to transfer their case to another…