Bannock County developers look towards a busy 2020
There are several developments in the works for Bannock County in 2020, according to the Bannock Development Corporation.…
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Charges filed against officer-involved shooting suspect
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against 29-year-old Trevor A. VanHorn who was involved in an officer-involved shooting on…
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Palisades Ranger District to seek a share of state funding
The Palisades Ranger District will seek Idaho Parks and Recreation Department funding for four major recreation projects near Idaho…
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Idaho exchange enrollment dips due to Medicaid expansion 
Fewer people signed up for health insurance under the state’s insurance exchange program following Medicaid expansion, state officials said…
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Fluor Idaho meets small business goals
Fluor Idaho says it spent more than $69 million in the local and regional business economy last…
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Man arrested for burglary at Albertsons
A 26-year-old Bonneville County man has been arrested for burglary at Albertsons Grocery Store on 25th…
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Idahoans urged to test homes for radon
The Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging you to test your home for radon because two in five tested homes across the state of Idaho have…
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Idaho resort looks for skier after avalanche; 2 others die
Officials at a northern Idaho ski resort say they have recovered the body of a second skier who was killed in an avalanche that also injured five…
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Meth and heroin recovered in Sunday morning bust
Idaho Falls Police arrested 3 persons at around 1 a.m. Sunday a traffic stop near 9th and Higbee.…
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Timeline of events involving disappearance of Rexburg children
New details are being revealed about the growing mystery behind the two Rexburg children who disappeared more than three months…
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Cat from Russia found in Idaho Falls
One unique cat at the Idaho falls Animal Shelter may come with a lot of…
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Chukars holding fundraiser for Australian fire victims
The Idaho Falls Chukars baseball team wants to help those affected by the wildfires in Australia. They announced a fundraising effort on…
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Veterans Cemetery construction on track
The city of Blackfoot is assuring veterans and their families that planning for the state’s second veterans cemetery is moving ahead, in spite of the…
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US sends more firefighters to help battle Australia blazes
U.S. officials said Tuesday they’re planning to send at least another 100 firefighters to Australia to join 159 already in the country battling…
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ISU logo wins national recognition
If the new Idaho State University Bengal logo makes you roar, there is good reason. …
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Fake draft notices cross the country
If you receive a text advising you that you’re being drafted, don’t believe it. …
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One person hospitalized in Bonneville County crash
Bonneville County authorities are investigating a two-car crash at the intersection of Crawley Road and 113th North. …
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Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson won’t seek reelection
Long-standing Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson announced his plans to retire in…
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$20,000 reward offered for information regarding missing Rexburg children
Larry and Kay Woodcock, the grandparents of Joshua Vallow, are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the discovery of Joshua “JJ”…
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USMCA trade deal clears Senate committee
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo helped advance the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) out of the Senate Finance Committee Monday. …
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BLM seeks funding for 3 southeast Idaho projects
The Pocatello Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comments on three proposed recreation projects. …
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Pocatello flight to Denver a possibility in near future
A daily direct flight from Pocatello Regional Airport to Denver is in the…
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Tax and regulatory relief highlight Governor’s 2020 plan
Grocery tax and regulatory relief, increased public education funding with less reliance on property tax were highlights of Governor Brad Little’s…
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Simplot land exchange proposal goes to the public
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) addressing a proposed land exchange with the J.R. Simplot Company has been released by the Bureau of…
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Pocatello mayor steps up for Hitting Hearts
The Hitting Hearts Foundation accepted a $1,000 donation from Mayor Brian Blad in Pocatello…
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About 200 kids graduate D.A.R.E. program; more this week
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – About 200 kids graduated from the D.A.R.E. program Monday night. Fifth graders from Woodland Hills Elementary…
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Mom of missing Rexburg children fled before FBI raid, neighbor says
The search for two missing children led investigators to search the family’s home, but a neighbor said by the time FBI got there, the mother was…
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Suspect shot in shootout with police
Officers from the Pocatello Police Department, Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho State Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration were…
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BYDC focuses on reducing youth vaping
There is a renewed focus on reducing substance abuse in our…
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Portion of I-15 closed for downed power line
The Idaho Transportation Department reports a planned road closure on a portion of Interstate 15 went into effect around 5:15 p.m.…
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Trucks collide on I-15
The right lane of Interstate 15, at milepost 84, north of Fort Hall was blocked for a time Monday after an accident involving two semi-trailer…
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3 hurt in Teton Valley crash
Three people were hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 33 at West 600 South, north of Victor at around 2:25 p.m.…
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Police release update on Tammy Daybell death investigation
The Fremont County Sheriffs Office released an update on the Tammy Daybell death investigation Monday…
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Watch Gov. Little’s State of the State address
Lawmakers in Idaho will be heading to work Tuesday as the Legislature begins its 2020 session.…
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Gas prices fall, for now
Idaho gas prices fell 2.2 cents per gallon over the past week, but the drop may not last…
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Accident sends one to hospital
AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIF) – An accident at the intersection of 49th South and Ammon Road in Ammon Sunday afternoon sent one person to the hospital. A…
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Crews complete snow removal mission
Idaho Falls snow plow activities have been completed and parking restrictions have been…
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Idaho Falls man charged after violent attack
An Idaho Falls man is being held on assault charges after he allegedly attacked a woman in the 1200 block of Ashment. …
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Two arrested in Salmon drug investigation
Two people were arrested after a warrant search of a residence at 1222 Highway 93 South in Lemhi County. …
Continue Reading Family could come to Idaho for answers
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…
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Body of missing trapper found
The body of a Salmon trapper was recovered in the back country…
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Franklin County deputy cleared in shooting investigation
PRESTON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-Franklin County Prosecutor Vic Pearson has determined that there is no evidence to support a criminal charge against a…
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Idaho Falls man charged with burglary
An Idaho Falls man faces charges after attempting to break into property near 17th South and 35th West at around 2:40 a.m. Friday. …
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Million-dollar raffle numbers announced
The Idaho Lottery has announced the winning numbers of this year’s “Idaho Million Dollar Raffle.” …
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Idaho Senator issues statement on Suleimani death
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Jim Risch (R) of Idaho applauds Suleimani…
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Family fun outdoors before the break ends
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Kids are counting down the days they have left before returning to school. With the weather finally calming down many…
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How Idaho Falls cleans up your commute
Knowing when the snowplows will get to your street doesn’t have to be a mystery…
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Going from Christmas to Compost
Neighbors can drop their after-season Tannenbaums at collection sites around Idaho…
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Man in custody after box-knife attack
Shelley Police say one man is in custody after a dispute between two neighbors at around 2:30 a.m.…
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Two women charged in Lemhi County investigation
The Lemhi County Drug Task Force and Salmon Police announced Thursday, two Great Falls, Montana women were recently arrested on felony…
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Firefighters urge neighbors: Adopt a Hydrant
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS is encouraging residents to “adopt a hydrant” this…
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Mountain Goat removal to save Big Horns to begin Monday
Wayward, non-native goats have prompted Grand Teton National Park to implement a temporary area closure from January 5 through January 12. …
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State of Pocatello in good shape, mayor says
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With the start of a new year, the City of Pocatello has a lot to look forward to. Mayor Brian Blad is giving his…
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Headless deer wrapped in plastic discovered in Wyoming
JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) – Investigators in Wyoming have reported a possible poaching case after someone found a deer without its head wrapped in a black…
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Man faces charges for domestic assault
A Bonneville County man was arrested Wednesday after report of a domestic violence incident in the 3900 block of Slate Street. …
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Rexburg restaurant announces closure
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-Frontier Pies restaurant in Rexburg has announced it is permanently closing. In a Facebook posting, the restaurant…
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Region’s first New Year’s Baby honor goes to Blackfoot couple
The first regional baby of the New Year was apparently Grant Perkes of…
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Liquor sales up from last New Year
A packed house celebrating a new decade can really put some drinks…
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Winter weather rings in the New Year for Eastern Idaho and Wyoming.
As expected, a winter storm rolled into the region early Wednesday morning. Idaho Falls and Ammon saw anywhere from 4-7″ of fresh snowfall. Most of…
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2020 vision: Looking at the last 20 and the next 20
The first day of 2020 gives us a chance to look back at the things we’ve seen since 2000 and the things we can expect to see in the next 20…
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Avalanche danger rises with storm activity
An avalanche warning is now in effect for the Banner Summit and Sawtooth and Western Smoky zones. …
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FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Difficult driving New Year’s Day
Travel could be difficult at times through Wednesday as another winter storm moves into eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Snowfall triggers parking restrictions
Parking restrictions are now in place in Idaho Falls to accomodate snow plowing…
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Rupert’s giant beet rings in the New Year
It could be a new tradition for the city of Rupert to bring in the new year.…
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Two hurt in W. Yellowstone snowmobile accident
-Two California snowmobilers were injured at around 10:51 a.m. Tuesday near West…
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Roaring into the 2020s
In order to ring in the New Year, one local establishment is taking you back in time to the ages of flappers and bootleggers.…
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New Year’s fun gone wrong could send you to the ER
A lot of us have one thing on our mind New Year’s Eve and that’s to have a good time.
But ER Doctors say our top priority should be…
How to accomplish your fitness New Years resolution
“There’s not one perfect fitness plan for everyone. Everyone’s goals are different and they need to be individualized to that…
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Credit Union donation comes just in time
The Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center had just run out of the hygiene kits it hands out when employees of East Idaho Credit Union showed up recently.…
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Avoid New Year greetings from the DUI task force
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies and Idaho Falls Police are joining a statewide law enforcement mobilization combating impaired driving through…
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State catching up to change in tobacco age
Less than two weeks ago, the FDA changed the legal age limit to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Now Idaho needs to catch…
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DNA Doe Project help Clark County identify murder victim
After 40 years, Clark County investigators have identified the victim of a gruesome murder whose dismembered body was discovered in a cave in…
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Pocatello to seek recreation funding
The city of Pocatello is proposing to ask for a share of funds administered by the Idaho Parks and Recreation Department. …
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Fish and Game officers rescue cub from tree
Idaho Fish and Game officers rescued a black bear cub from a tree…
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Be safe when setting off fireworks for New Year’s
Kicking the new year off with a bang can mean jail time for aerial fireworks…
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Police urge parents of missing Rexburg children to come forward with information
Rexburg police are urging the parents of two missing children to tell them where their missing children are.…
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Woman makes noise about neighborhood attraction
Bonneville County City Planning and Zoning tell us the event center doesn’t have to maintain a certain noise level based on their…
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IFFD names Deputy Chief
25-year veteran Jon Perry has been named Deputy Chief of Operations for the Idaho Falls Fire Department. …
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Earthquake felt in parts of Teton, Fremont counties
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded near Ashton Monday afternoon, according to the United States Geological Survey.…
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Caribou Targhee requests state recreation grants
The Caribou Targhee National Forest is submitting grant applications to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) to help out with a…
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EIRMC names Associate Administrator
An Idaho Falls native has been named an Associate Administrator at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical…
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Officer injured making early morning arrest
An Idaho Falls Police Officer suffered injuries just after 2 a.m. Sunday…
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Madison prosecutor retiring Tuesday
After nearly three decades in the post, Madison County Prosecutor Sid Brown will retire from the post effective December…
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New tobacco age limit puts local business out by New Year
The new age limit to buy tobacco products is putting a local vape shop out of…
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Blackfoot hosting mobile Vietnam veterans memorial
A tribute to Vietnam war veterans is traveling to southeast Idaho in…
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Lit candle starts camper fire
A maintenance crew member working on Gladstone Street in Idaho Falls saw smoke spewing from the windows of a trailer home.…
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Jackson town hall makes new overseas friends
Jackson Town Hall has discovered some new friends outside the…
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Charges add up on petit theft suspect
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Adam Earl Wise, 39, after he was spotted at the Hurricanes Bar on East Elva at around 12:40 a.m.…
Continue Reading Gas prices stable across Idaho
Idaho gas prices dipped slightly this week to an average $2.70 per gallon. …
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Dogs killed, injured in string of central Idaho mountain lion attacks
Five mountain lion attacks in the past week have left dogs injured and dead in the Wood River…
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How to make your New Year’s resolution stick
According to U.S. News and World Report, 80 percent of ‘resolution-er’s’ give up by the second week of February.…
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IFFD Deputy Chief to retire Tuesday
The Idaho Falls Fire Department honored retiring Deputy Chief Dave Coffey…
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Quick response limits fire damage to Ririe home
Central Fire District Chief Carl Anderson credits the early alert of a smoke alarm for limiting the damage from a Ririe area home fire…
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Bingham County Sheriff confirms murder-suicide
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Two people are dead from what police are calling a murder-suicide. The Bingham County Sheriff’s officers did a welfare…
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3 on 3 tournament dunks on hunger
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament held at the Mountain View Event Center gave the community a chance to help a good cause in a fun way.…
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Utah woman injured in West Yellowstone snowmobile crash
A 56-year-old Utah woman was hospitalized after the snowmobile she was riding crashed into a tree shortly after noon…
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Overdoses on the rise in Pocatello
Overdoses are on the rise in the Gate City. On Christmas Day, the Pocatello Fire Department responded to three separate overdoses, one fatal.…
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Wyoming winter traffic hazard: Salt-loving mountain goats
Wyoming officials are trying to drive off dozens of salt-loving mountain goats that come down from the slopes to lick up the salt-and-sand mixture…
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Tips to save you money on your taxes
Just because you can’t file yet, doesn’t mean you can’t get an idea of what your tax bill will look like.…
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