IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Voters in eastern Idaho had the opportunity to hear from a candidate in the race for Idaho Attorney General during an event in Idaho Falls. The City Club of Idaho Falls hosted a gathering at University Place featuring Democratic candidate Lori Hickman, while incumbent Republican Attorney General Raul Labrador chose not
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Jefferson County officials installed concrete barriers and a large catchment basin near the Big Rock Fire area to prevent debris and runoff from crossing roads during ongoing heavy rainfall.
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A Rexburg man was arrested and faces multiple felony charges following an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation in Madison County.
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The Pocatello Fire Department is investigating after two vehicles caught fire in the yard of Shaw’s Auto Parts along N 1st Ave on Wednesday.
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“There’s lots of challenges that we have that we need to overcome,” said NASA astronaut Ellen Ochoa. “We want to make sure we get everybody’s ideas and put them together for that, and we absolutely need women to do that.”
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“The decisions made over the next decade will shape the future of energy, technology and national security right here in the United States of America,” said College of Eastern Idaho President Lori Barber. “The people sitting in this room, that’s all of you, will be the ones who are making those decisions.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (KIFI)- Constitution Day is observed on Sept. 17, marking the date the U.S. Constitution was signed in 1787. The holiday is being celebrated with national events and local community activities. The holiday was celebrated with an address on religious freedom delivered Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral by Dallin H. Oaks, President of The
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The Collector’s Corner Museum in Idaho Falls will host a family-friendly “1776” scavenger hunt on Sept. 19 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
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Idaho State University boasts many opportunities unique to its Pocatello campus, including its being the only university in the state with a Bachelor’s program for nuclear engineering. Now, those students will receive a secondary hands-on education through a new advanced research and test reactor located at the ISU Business and Research Park.
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Idaho State Police are seeking the driver of a red Chevrolet Silverado that fled the scene of a crash leaving two people injured on U.S. Highway 20 in Island Park on Sunday night.
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A Ririe woman was injured in a two-vehicle crash involving a Nissan Altima and a Kenworth truck in Idaho Falls on Sept. 15.
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While temperatures are increasing, rain showers and thunderstorms will work their way into our region this Wednesday evening. Expect these to begin very light and isolated in coverage, with the main impact hitting land by Thursday and Friday. A return to mild and seasonal conditions is expected by the weekend. We are starting off Wednesday
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“This one will fly approximately 100 to 107 miles an hour…” said Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club Member Dave Leffler. “It is an aerobatic airplane, so you can do loops, rolls, snap rolls – all kinds of good stuff.”
The Desert Eagles Model Airplane Club invites everyone to come enjoy their brand-new flying field this Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM.
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With help from mom and dad, four-year-old Emree Eddy has started putting candy machines inside local businesses, giving customers a quick sweet treat while learning about money, responsibility and communication.
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The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has named Carrie Athay as its next Chief Executive Officer.
“From the beginning, we were looking for a leader who could bring people together, build strong relationships, and help move the Chamber forward,” said Brenden Craft, Chair of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber Board. “Carrie stood out throughout the process. She knows this community, she has a proven record of leadership, and we believe she is the right person to lead the Chamber into its next chapter.”
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The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Experience Rexburg event this Saturday at Porter Park to connect local businesses with residents and BYU-Idaho students.
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Idaho Fish and Game is investigating after a bull elk was found shot and left to waste in Bingham County.
Investigators believe the animal was killed at night between September 4th and 5th. A member of the public later discovered the carcass. According to IDFG, the poacher shot the elk several times from the road using a centerfire rifle, a direct violation during an active archery-only season.
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Idaho law enforcement and Latah County authorities are urging the public and media outlets not to publish or distribute alleged unredacted crime scene photos from the University of Idaho murders following a potential leak.
“Providing sensitive unredacted crime scene material for public dissemination is an unwarranted invasion of the victims’ privacy and demonstrates a profound lack of integrity and professionalism,” states the release. ” Those entrusted with access to such material must safeguard it and violating that trust and any professional and ethical duties required by such position of trust, is unconscionable.”
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Two Montana women were arrested in Lemhi County, Idaho, after a traffic stop on Sunday night led to the seizure of various illegal drugs and nearly $300,000 in cash.
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An Idaho Falls motorcyclist, Austin Green, was found deceased following a crash near North Fork, Idaho.
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Pocatello man Michael Joseph Pena was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his involvement in a conspiracy to traffic methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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The Boise School District reached a $34,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit involving its transgender student restroom policy. The suit, filed by the Idaho Family Policy Center on behalf of a former student, followed allegations that a female student encountered a biological male twice in the girls restroom during the 2024-2025 school year.
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Following a trailblazing 2025 season where Southeast Idaho residents donated over $1 million, the popular Light the World Giving Machines are returning to the region this holiday season.
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A 66-year-old Pocatello man died Monday night after his vehicle struck an elk on Interstate 15 in Oneida County, according to the Idaho State Police.
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A 76-year-old Ammon man has died after being pulled from the Snake River in downtown Idaho Falls on Monday evening, marking the third drowning incident along the river this summer.
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Idaho Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Phil McGrane issued a joint proclamation to encourage residents to register for the upcoming November 3 general election.
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Yellowstone National Park’s geology team has removed a record-breaking amount of debris, including over 20,100 pieces of trash and hundreds of hats, from fragile hydrothermal areas during 2026.
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Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Idaho Transportation Department will start repaving U.S. Highway 30 east of McCammon, reducing traffic to one lane in each direction for approximately three weeks.
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The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is scheduled to begin a prescribed fire targeting approximately 2,500 acres near Swan Valley during the week of September 14.
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As Idaho remains one of the leading states for suicide deaths, healthcare experts and local organizations are highlighting warning signs and providing a list of regional mental health resources and the national 988 hotline.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Several downtown Idaho Falls businesses and residents are reporting damage following what appears to be a series of vandalism incidents over the weekend. Photos and reports shared on social media show shattered business windows, destroyed potted plants scattered across sidewalks, and damaged streetlights in different areas of downtown. Some of
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Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cameron “Cam” Sholly will step down in late September after nearly eight years of leadership to become the chief operating officer of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation.
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“I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the City in this new role and to continue building on the foundation laid by our finance team,” Hagedorn said. “Our responsibility goes beyond managing the City’s finances — it’s about being good stewards of public resources, providing reliable information for decision-making, and helping departments effectively serve our community.”
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Diesel prices reach a record high in Idaho, with the average diesel price reaching $6.07 in the state, according to AAA.
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A Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of chemical contaminants like acrylamide and phthalates in 14 out of 21 packaged snacks marketed to children.
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Twenty-five years after Amber Hoopes disappeared from her grandparents’ home in Idaho Falls, investigators and family members continue to seek answers while mourning the loss of her presence in their lives.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair wrapped up on Saturday, September 12 after nine days of performances, intense carnival rides, famous fair food and hundreds of 4-H animals on display. The fair is the largest event in southeast Idaho, drawing hundreds of thousands of people from around the region every year.
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Community members gathered at the Bonneville County Courthouse for Missing Person’s Day to honor over 180 missing individuals in Idaho and hear from abduction survivor Megan Lentz.
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a manufactured home Friday night, Sept. 11, near North 75th East.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University has been celebrating its 125th anniversary all week long with student activities, free giveaways, the President’s Fall Address, and the football game and tailgate on Saturday afternoon. The week culminated Friday evening with the second annual Bengal Block Party hosted on Martin Luthur King Way on campus. The event
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“It always kind of gets to me that the United States is not invulnerable from an attack,” said Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1004 Commander Jim Stringham.
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“The average for the country is less than 50 percent of businesses after five years are still in business. If they come in our business, go to our business incubation program, we have a success ratio of 86 percent,” said Idaho Innovation Center Executive Director Bryan Magleby.
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Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, communities in Southeast Idaho continue to honor the memory of those lost. From blood drives at the Red Cross to memorials, local residents recall the profound sense of unity that emerged during the crisis.
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One person was killed and two others were hospitalized following a head-on collision between a Ram 1500 truck and a blue convertible on westbound Highway 26 near Palisades on Friday morning.
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A Challis man was arrested Friday on multiple felony counts of sexual exploitation of a minor following a coordinated investigation by the Custer County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security.
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McClatchy Media is laying off 33 percent of its unionized staff at several newspapers in Idaho and Washington, including 10 journalists at the Idaho Statesman whose last day is set for October 11.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Communities across Eastern Idaho are coming together Thursday to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with memorial ceremonies, stair climbs, tributes and opportunities for service. Several events are planned throughout the day to honor the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives, as well as the
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“We serve over 200,000 individuals each month throughout the year. This last fiscal year, we delivered enough food for 22 million meals, and that’s 26.5 million pounds of food,” said Idaho Foodbank President and CEO Randy Ford.
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Idaho State Police are investigating multiple crashes involving three vehicles on eastbound U.S. 20 near Idaho Falls that resulted in one woman being hospitalized on Thursday.
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As students settle into their new school routines, experts warn parents and teachers to watch for signs of vision impairment that can affect classroom focus and academic performance.
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H. Davis Salon is scheduled to host a fundraising event this Saturday offering $20 dry haircuts and raffles to benefit the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket.
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Idaho Fish and Game officials captured and relocated a bull moose after it was spotted in a residential backyard near a hospital in American Falls.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Idaho’s summer travel season comes to an end, new data from the Idaho Transportation Department shows a decrease in fatal crashes during this year’s “100 Deadliest Days” period — but thousands of crashes were still reported across the state. An ITD crash summary from District 6 Public Information Officer
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Drivers and pedestrians have navigated orange cones, cranes and lower speeds through the historic downtown district in Pocatello all summer. Yesterday, the city announced two of the projects are complete, with two others expected to wrap up before the end of the year.
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Fire crews investigated a fire that burned a garage and potentially a truck at a home on East 25th Street in Idaho Falls early Thursday morning.
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An upcoming Nuclear Industry Symposium and IDEA Academy on artificial intelligence are opening the door for high school students to explore careers in STEM.
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The Idaho Freedom Festival is scheduled to take place this Friday at 6 p.m. at the Bonneville County Fair Grounds, featuring veteran tributes, historical competitions, and live performances.
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Hundreds of people flooded the National Museum of Wildlife Art to see the museum’s newest installation, “Against All Odds,” featuring Grizzly 399, after two years in the making.
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Jackson was recently named the No. 1 most arts-vibrant community in the country, ranking ahead of San Francisco and New York. Meaning the town has prioritized federal arts grants and funding for art communities.
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The fall semester has been underway at Idaho State University for a few weeks, and President Wagner gave his fall address titled “Rooted in Legacy, Driven by Purpose” to cover the 125 years of history and what his administration seeks for the future of the university.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- A Bonneville County district court ordered Rich Broadcasting LLC to vacate its commercial property in Idaho Falls following a legal dispute over $553,362.49 in unpaid rent and interest owed to landlord Commerce Way Partners II, LLC. The District Court of the Seventh Judicial District in Bonneville County granted full legal possession
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Former Island Park city clerk Reeca Marotz faces charges for allegedly embezzling over $219,500 from city funds following an investigation that uncovered discrepancies and potential forgery.
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Two local men face felony aggravated battery charges after a violent late-night clash near the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds sent a teenager to the hospital on Saturday, September 5th.
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Bonneville County has launched an online Community Facilities Survey to gather resident input for its new 20-year Master Facilities Plan and Comprehensive Financial Plan, with submissions due by Oct. 31, 2026.
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University of Idaho President Scott Green announced Wednesday that he will retire on June 30, 2027. He made the announcement while presenting his State of the University address.
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Eastern Idaho State Fair General Manager Brandon Bird is set to deliver a major announcement regarding the future of the region’s largest annual event this Wednesday.
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An injured dirt-bike rider was rescued and airlifted to a local hospital after crashing in the Packsaddle Lake area near Driggs, Idaho, on Monday.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Family YMCA is celebrating a major milestone Wednesday with the completion of new turf at its Indoor Sports Arena in Ammon. The YMCA will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the facility located at 3500 S. Ammon Road. Community members, families, donors,
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The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce started in 1893, and officially organized on December 10, 1901, to promote Pocatello as the “Gateway to the Northwest.”
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair brings thousands of people to Blackfoot each year, but for many fairgoers, finding a place to park can be one of the biggest challenges. For some residents who live near the fairgrounds, that parking headache has become an opportunity to make extra money and, in many cases, help others in their community.
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A portion of East 2000 North in Rexburg has been temporarily blocked off due to a downed power line, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
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Blister’s Barbecue is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Main Street in Rexburg, Idaho. To mark the milestone, the establishment is offering anniversary specials including $1 fries and $6 pulled pork sandwiches.
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Gov. Brad Little appointed Mary Lynn Hartwell and Joel Beck to the Idaho State Board of Education on Tuesday, pending confirmation by the Idaho Senate.
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Center Stage Theatre has announced that the Broadway musical Footloose will headline its summer season with performances scheduled from July 16 through August 28.
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A police response near the Off Ramp Bar and Grill ended in tragedy Saturday afternoon when an armed man took his own life following a confrontation with officers.
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he Bonneville County Coroner’s Office has identified the man killed in an officer-involved shooting early Friday morning as 43-year-old Marcus Griffin of Idaho Falls.
Coroner Shante Sanchez confirmed Griffin’s identity following the incident on Friday, Sept. 4, but held off on releasing the name to allow family members time to notify loved ones, according to an official statement from the coroner’s office.
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Grab a light jacket heading out the door this Tuesday morning, with a combined chill from early-morning lows in the 40s and a light breeze across Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We start warming up for the week ahead, however, with high temperatures climbing back up into the mid-to-upper 70s later this afternoon. Very light
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After a flurry of legal filings, the Idaho Supreme Court approved new ballot language for the Proposition One abortion initiative on Sunday.
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The Idaho Falls Police Department has located 13-year-old Troy Meyers, a teen with autism who went missing from his home near John Adams Parkway and South 15th East on Monday morning.
Continue Reading Missing Person’s Day 2026 will be this Saturday, Sept. 12th, at 12 noon and will be held in front of the Bonneville County Courthouse, 605 N. Capital Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID.
Missing Person’s Day brings awareness to the active missing persons cases across Idaho and is a way to honor the victims and support their families.
The Idaho Liberty Bell tour is scheduled to arrive in Rexburg and several other southeastern Idaho locations starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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First responders are on the scene of a crash involving a motorhome on US Highway 26 near the Conant boat ramp that sent two people to the hospital Monday.
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The Eastern Idaho State Fair will feature various 4-H programs and animal shows, offering local youth educational opportunities through livestock auctions and agricultural competitions starting September 9.
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Fairgoers attended Demonstrations Day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot on Monday to learn various skills from local experts, including hiking, barbecuing, and event planning.
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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – A skydiver was injured while landing at a Rigby High School football game Friday night. Emergency medical personnel with Central Fire District were already on scene for the game and responded to help the skydiver after the landing. According to Central Fire District, the skydiver came in too fast while landing
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“It’s the very beginning of us being able to use atomic energy peacefully,” said Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 Tour Guide Vic Thomas.
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Frances Avila, 54, was last seen around 6 p.m. Friday in the area around the College of Eastern Idaho in Idaho Falls.
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The Pocatello Marathon is just around the corner in the Gate City, with participants picking up their swag bags and T-shirts this afternoon at the ICCU Fieldhouse. This year’s race marks the first under new race director Mary Stenquist, who took over the role from her father and is excited to continue the legacy of the marathon.
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Development Workshop Inc. announced that the 60th annual Festival of Trees in Idaho Falls will feature a nostalgia theme and is seeking volunteers and sponsors.
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Divers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of Teng Go on Friday, nearly a week after the Arizona man fell into the Snake River.
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Authorities are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a call from an armed, suicidal man early Friday morning.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – As Labor Day weekend approaches, many families load their cars with mementos to make the most of their last summer adventure. However, this year, many families are rummaging for spare change under their seats just to fill up their gas tanks on the way to enjoy that fleeting taste of
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Rexburg city officials are considering converting the current city hall into a new police station following the failure of two separate bonds intended to fund a dedicated facility.
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The long-awaited hottest pool at Lava Hot Springs is open following a grand opening ribbon cutting on Thursday afternoon. Lava Hot Springs Executive Director Tyson Koester and Commissioner Jeff Hough cut the ribbon on the new and improved pool, built to serve the community for generations.
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A mosquito pool in South Bannock County in the Swan Lake area tested positive for West Nile Virus, but no humans have contracted the disease. The Bannock County Mosquito Abatement Office has increased their efforts in the area where the positive pool was found, and will continue working to contain the population through the end of September.
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Local media representatives and guests gathered in Blackfoot, Idaho, to sample entries for the Eastern Idaho State Fair’s Best Fair Food contest ahead of the fair’s opening on Friday.
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The legal case involving Lindsey Clancy has prompted experts to educate the public on the differences between postpartum psychosis and more common perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
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Southbound traffic on Interstate 15 near Fort Hall will shift to new median lanes this Thursday evening as part of a $200 million expansion project scheduled through 2027.
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For generations, the Playmill Theatre has been a beloved place for families to find sanctuary in the summertime. Now, as the curtain rises on its new theater in Island Park, the most important traditions are coming with it.
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A Colorado man died Wednesday evening following a rollover crash on Teton Pass that temporarily closed Wyoming Highway 22.
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