BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI)-Multiple agencies responded to a house fire in Bannock County on Sunday morning. The fire happened near West Kaigan Rd. near Highway 91.Highway 91 north of Chubbuck was shut down because of the fire.No injuries were reported. The cause is yet to be determined, and the cost of damages has not been
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI)- Three teenagers are now in custody after multiple reports of theft and burglary in the Rexburg area.Rexburg Police arrested the teens after reports of a stolen vehicle, which was recovered in Idaho Falls, as well as other stolen items that have not been recovered, according to a post to the Department’s Facebook
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The American Ladder Institute says you should read the warnings and instructions on your ladder and inspect it before using it.
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“Volunteerism is just kind of a thing of the past. Not a lot of folks want to go into public service, whether it’s law enforcement or fire and rescue.”
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The Idaho Falls Police have announced that Kyle was located shortly before 9 AM Saturday and is safe.
“Thank you to our community members for keeping an eye out for him and helping to get him safely home,” writes IFPD.
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The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving the purchase of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Police say the victim called the number given in the email and was told the fraudulent activity was caused by an employee at his local bank.
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Mayor Coletti addressed a major concern in the city—the streets. He says Ammon’s tax levy is so low it makes it impossible to save for street work.
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Dozens protested in Idaho Falls Friday against judges they believe have given light sentences for sexual misconduct with children and possession of child pornography. Demonstration organizers believe sex offenders should have harsher and longer punishments for their crimes.
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CEO of Inter-mountain Packing, David Adams, was in court again Thursday after the company was charged by the city of Idaho Falls for creating a public nuisance. Adams was out of the country at the time of the hearing and is being represented by a private attorney. The meeting was held over the phone, and the details of their discussion have not been made public at this time.
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Idaho’s premier car show is revving up at Idaho State University. ‘Chrome in the Dome’ returns to the ICCU dome this weekend. The event features over 140 cars and 20 motorcycles from around the country.
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Sunday, March 9, marks the start of daylight saving time, and local doctors are pushing more people to make sure they get enough sleep after the clocks spring forward.
March 9 is the first day of National Sleep Awareness Week. The week marks a nationwide effort by doctors to help people get back into a normal sleep schedule after a time change.
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is bringing people up to speed on one of their upcoming projects in Chubbuck. ITD is asking for public input on plans to improve a stretch of Highway 91 between Siphon and Reservation roads.
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FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – Legendary rock bands Warrant and Sweet are set to perform at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel on May 31, 2025. “This electrifying event promises an unforgettable night of classic rock hits and high-energy performances,” writes the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. Formed in Los Angeles in 1984, Warrant quickly rose to fame during
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Recently released transcripts of text messages reveal that on the night four Idaho college students were stabbed to death, two of their surviving roommates were frantically trying to reach their friends.
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Travelers on Highway 91 south of Bannock County may notice smoke in the area this spring. Starting March 10, the Westside Ranger District plans to conduct a prescribed burn across 500 acres in the Rowley Canyon area, six miles southwest of Downey.
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SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a semi-truck versus train crash near north of Rexburg. The driver of the semi and the crew of the train were both able to escape unharmed. The Madison County Sheriff’s office confirmed to Local News 8 that there were
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Since last October, the Red Cross responded to 70 home fires in Idaho. At least five of those fires were in the Idaho Falls-Pocatello area and involved about 18 people.
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Convicted murderer Brad Compher was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in a decades-old murder case out of Pocatello. Judge Javier Gabiola also sentenced Compher to a $5000 civil penalty.
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The Idaho Senate passed a projected $253 million tax cut, in addition to exemptions for military pensions and the removal of capital gains on bullion.
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair featured over 70 local businesses and nonprofits seeking qualified candidates in fields ranging from cosmetology and banking to law enforcement and firefighting.
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By Rebekah Riess, CNN (CNN) — A recently unsealed defense motion in the capital murder case against Bryan Kohberger offers the most detailed picture of the suspect’s personality to emerge since his arrest in the brutal killings of four University of Idaho students. Attorneys for Kohberger claim in the motion the 30-year-old has autism spectrum
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House Bill 231 increases the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person. The bill also removes the increased rate for seniors.
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Bish’s RV, Camping World, and Smith RV are working together to give people a chance to browse and buy any RV-related products they need.
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Rexburg Police are investigating a chaotic scene on US Highway 20 Wednesday night.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A bill that would make the firing squad the primary method of execution in Idaho is on its way to Governor Little’s desk. House Bill 37 passed the Idaho Senate in a 28-7 vote on Wednesday. If the bill becomes law, the changes will apply to executions carried out on or
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Wednesday, Catholics and some fellow Christians receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent, or the 40 days of preparation for Easter.
Lent is a time of fasting, prayer, and charitable giving. It is a time for the faithful to give up something they enjoy to practice self-discipline, according to the Pope Saint John Paul the Second Parish in Idaho Falls.
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A 23-year-old man from Fort Hall has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for robbery. Chief U.S. District Court Judge David Nye sentenced Malik Marin Ish of Fort Hall to 54.5 months in federal prison, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott.
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In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Donald Trump pledged the new US trade policy would be “great for the American farmer” and announced tariffs will go on agricultural imports to the United States. Now, Idaho farmers are commenting on what’s next as Trump-era tariffs take effect April 2.
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Southeast Idaho college students are receiving a much-needed boost as they enter the final days of mid-term exams. Idaho State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center partnered with the Counseling and Mental Health Center to host the ‘Midterm De-Stress Fest’ at Reed Gym on Wednesday.
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The chase came to a stop at exit 89 outside of Blackfoot, where the ISP says they were able to spike the driver’s tires in a PIT maneuver. ISP reports that the chase ended around 9:44 AM with minor damage to a patrol vehicle.
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Six pillars of the Idaho agriculture community are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to agriculture and Eastern Idaho. March 21, they will be inducted into the Eastern Idaho Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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The Trump administration is expected to drop a federal lawsuit regarding emergency abortions in Idaho. The move comes after the Biden administration filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Idaho “to protect the rights of patients to access emergency medical care guaranteed by federal law,” according to the United States Department of Justice.
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Several federal offices in eastern Idaho could be impacted by potential cancellations of federal leases by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The DOGE website indicates that over 700 active federal commercial real estate leases could be terminated.
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A group of protestors gathered along the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon. Protest organizers say they are rallying against the “Trump Administration’s executive orders and refusal to abide by Constitutional powers.”
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Jackson, WYOMING (KIFI) – The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will close a lane over the Snake River Bridge on Wyoming State Highway 22 again Friday evening, beginning at 11 p.m. The move comes as crews continue the bridge inspection that began February 28, 2025. “We were unable to get all the surveying completed on
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ITD representatives said their three largest area projects moving into spring include the replacement of interstate bridges near Inkom, the expansion of I-15 between Northgate Pocatello and Fort Hall, and the extensive renovation of the I-15/I-86 System Interchange (or ‘Flying Y’), a project which is nearing its long-awaited completion.
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A local dairy is inviting people to enjoy a sweet treat next week. Reed’s Dairy is hosting its Second Annual “Stuff Your Stanely” event at all Reed’s Dairy locations Wednesday, March 12th.
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A Mexican national unlawfully living in Teton County, Idaho, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to court records, law enforcement officers identified Jesus M. Beltran-Zazusta as the source of a supply of methamphetamine for multiple local distributors in Teton and Bonneville counties.
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating a social media threat made by a student at Sandcreek Middle School in Ammon Monday evening.
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Starting in March, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will resume seasonal operations for aquatic invasive species (AIS) check stations across the state. WGFD says these mandatory stations help ensure watercraft are not bringing invasive species of mussels into the state’s waterways.
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho House passed a bill Monday that will restrict the purchase of junk foods like soda and candy using the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP helps families in need provide for their families. Bill sponsors believe this change will encourage healthier food choices and begin
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The Idaho Transportation Department is sending out a traffic alert for I-15 travelers near Inkom. I-15 traffic will be reduced to single-lane, two-way traffic near Inkom starting Monday, March 3. ITD anticipates this traffic shift to be in place until November 2025.
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Town square in Jackson was filled with almost 200 protesters raising their voices to protect national parks, Saturday. This comes as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency continue to lay off federal employees to cut federal spending.
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Egg prices continue to rise, and experts do not expect them to decrease anytime soon. This situation raises a question: Would it be more cost-effective to raise your own chickens for eggs instead of buying them at the store?
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UPDATE MARCH 3, 2025 1:55 PM BINGHAM COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State Police (ISP) is thanking the public after receiving numerous tips and quality leads regarding a homicide investigation on Interstate 15. Friday, ISP were called to milepost 85 along I-15 where troopers discovered a 31-year-old man who had been fatally shot. The
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The Junior Zoo Crew offers a specially designed summer educational program for teens aged 14 to 17, according to the city of Idaho Falls. “The program also helps boost participants’ resumes and college applications by providing experience in public speaking, animal care, conservation, zoo careers, and education within a zoo setting.”
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“The driver couldn’t provide a reason for the erratic driving, but did hand over a small jar of marijuana,” writes MCSO. “A short time later, the driver was arrested for DUI, and a search of the vehicle revealed over 4.5 pounds of marijuana inside the school bus.”
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Cleaning crews will soon begin the annual ‘spring clean-up’ of Mountain View and Restlawn Cemeteries, and they are asking people to pick up graveside decorations before they are thrown away.
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“Gasoline prices in the U.S. have edged slightly lower over the past week, even as geopolitical tensions intensify, with the Trump administration promising tariffs that could not only create economic uncertainty but also impact what some motorists pay at the pump in the weeks ahead…”
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“Having events where we’re out there, and letting students know that we exist and that there are things that… they can do to help themselves feel better is important around this time.”
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Country legend Dwight Yoakam is set to perform in Pocatello as part of his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour on Saturday, July 26. Joining him is Grammy-winning multi-cultural Americana band The Mavericks.
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Country music icon Brad Paisley will kick off his “Truck Still Works World Tour” at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on May 21, 2025.
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The comedy-crime movie is about a young couple turning to petty crime to deal with their financial troubles by starting a thrifting ring.
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“The turnout was insane. We had a lot of people in here. We had to actually space people out to come in at groups at a time.”
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On March 3, contractors with the City of Idaho Falls will begin work to install a new stormwater system and reconstruct streets near Poitevin Park.
The City of Idaho Falls and its contractor, Knife River, will begin work in the park before contractors move to West 13th Street and the adjacent roads, including South Water Avenue, Maple Street, and Pine Street.
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The charity used to pay up to $60 for 30 dozen eggs, but now they would have to pay $200 for the same amount of eggs. That’s more than a triple increase, which the food basket directors say they can’t afford.
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Dr. Heather Ray, assistant professor of developmental biology at Idaho State University, and her students received a $415,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund their research in understanding and possibly curing some genetic disorders.
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The Civil Air Patrol is a congressionally chartered and federally funded non-profit organization that helps support the community through service, saving lives and shaping futures.
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The Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are providing free A1C testing for blood donors to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes through March.
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Rexburg has been named as one of the safest college towns in the Nation.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls has announced an upcoming project to improve the waterlines in the Brodbecks Addition south of 17th Street and east of South Boulevard. Contractor Bybee Excavation is set to begin construction on Monday, March 3, which will entail replacing aging waterlines on East 22nd, 23rd, 24th,
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Police in Rexburg are reminding the community to exercise caution after two teens had a “close call” crossing a rural intersection.
Dashcam video, shared to the Rexburg Police Department’s Facebook page, shows two teens race across the intersection.
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The Idaho State University Student Union Building was packed with local high school students to compete in the 2nd annual Idaho Community Science & Engineering Fair.
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18-year-old Daz Diaz of Fort Hall has been chosen to represent Team USA at the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA)’s upcoming 2025 Thailand Open martial arts tournament in Bangkok.
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The Bannock Development Corporation has announced plans for phase one of their upcoming ‘CREST (convention, recreation, entertainment, sports, and travel) Pocatello Project’ on Thursday.
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The Museum of Idaho, in partnership with members of the former Bonneville County Heritage Association (BCHA), is inviting the public to an Idaho Day Celebration, an evening of history, culture, and community. The event kicks off at the Museum of Idaho on March 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. and is free to the public.
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A 45-year-old man from Grace, Idaho, has died after a fatal rollover accident in Caribou County. The name of the driver has not been released at this time.
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The engaging concert helps kids learn to love music and show them the orchestra can be enjoyed at any age.
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Gov. Brad Little signed HB 93 to create the Parental Tax Credit program.
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Forest Rangers with the Salmon Challis National Forest are warning travelers to be cautious while traveling along Salmon River Road #030. As temperatures continue to increase, the warm weather can weaken the stability of rock faces and mountain passes, leading to potential rockslides.
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“The effectiveness of LAUNCH in boosting Idaho’s go-on rate is unmistakable. More importantly, LAUNCH is creating opportunities for many young Idahoans who would not otherwise go on to an education or training program that leads to a rewarding career. Simply put, LAUNCH is changing lives,” Governor Little said.
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Students at Rigby High School staged a walkout today to protest Jefferson Joint School District 251’s decision to eliminate advanced and advanced placement (AP) classes.
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If approved, Intermountain Gas would be authorized to remove approximately 1,500 feet of the existing pipeline bridge spanning the Snake River and install a new section of 6-inch diameter pipe beneath the river to meet increased industrial demand.
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The Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck will soon house a 128,000 sq. ft Target store. The news comes from Target’s corporate website.
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Idaho Falls Police are on the lookout for a man who drove his pickup into a cinderblock fence.
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The Sho-Ban Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program has invited the Southeast Idaho community to their 9th annual Job and Resource Fair. The event will host over 70 regional employers and non-profit organizations.
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Together, students from Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools collected over 46,600 cans of soup and food to support local families in need.
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The Idaho Innovation Center is inviting the people of Southeast Idaho for a night of dinner, fun, and entertainment. The group is holding its annual fundraiser Friday, February 28, at 6:30 PM.
Continue Reading By Holly Yan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for the man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death have nodded to autism spectrum disorder in asking the court to ensure the 30-year-old wouldn’t get the death penalty if convicted, court records show. Bryan Kohberger is accused of killing Madison Mogen,
Continue Reading Rexburg Police said they arrested a person who was armed and erratic in a home in the Summerfield Subdivision.
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The Madison County Sheriff’s office is warning the public of increasingly sophisticated scams involving jury duty summons.
According to a Facebook post by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), deputies continue to receive reports from people detailing a call from scammers “stating that they have missed jury duty and have a warrant.”
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“Today, an air compressor that controls the pneumatic HVAC and hot water system at Hillcrest failed,” writes D93 superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme. “Our maintenance department is working to find and install a replacement, but due to the age of the equipment, a replacement is not readily available.”
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Anyone registering to hunt black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test. The test is to help hunters differentiate between black bears and grizzly bears, which are endangered.
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“Our police department is one of the finest departments in the state, if not in the country,” Merrill told Local News 8. “We feel like they deserve a building that that merits the character of our police officers and just the great people that they are. They really deserve something better than what they’ve got right now…that’s why we’re doing this.”
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“I bring this bill forward not without heartache,” said Green. “Back in July, just two weeks prior to an embryo transfer to grow my family. I woke up one evening and had an urgent need to get a mammogram…Unfortunately, I received the devastating news that I have breast cancer.”
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Introduced by Representative Bruce D. Skaug, under House Bill 7, anyone 18 and over convicted for the first time of possession of three ounces or less of pot will be fined a minimum of 3-hundred dollars
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Drivers in Idaho Falls may need to plan an alternate route to avoid construction starting next week. KV Utilities, the contractors for Intermountain Gas Company, will be closing down a portion of Hitt Rd (25th E) between E 49th n & Yellowstone Hwy starting on Monday, 3/3/25.
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Local News 8 has obtained exclusive video of the helicopter flying shortly before it crashed in the Ririe reservoir last Thursday. The video, sent to Local News 8 by Melissa Bade, captures the final moments of Brown’s flight as the helicopter passed over her Rexburg home. According to Bade, the copter was flying very close to the ground.
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The Idaho Department of Labor is offering a workshop to help graduates apply for the LAUNCH career education grants.
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Over 3,800 were without power Tuesday morning in the Roberts and Menan area.
Continue Reading Tyhee Elementary School in Pocatello will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday after complications replacing the school’s well pump.
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According to Idaho Falls Power, it was Campbell who “directed the Electric Division in 1979 to begin studying the feasibility of building a new city-owned hydroelectric plant on the Snake River below Idaho Falls.”
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According to an Instagram post by social media influencer Jennifer Houghton, @turtlecreeklane, identifies her husband Steve Houghton as the second passenger in the crash. Houghton has confirmed her husband has left the hospital.
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Johnson was terrified because he thought someone was trying to break down his door and invade his home.
Continue Reading (CNN) — Crafting and fabrics retailer ‘Joann’ is set to close all of its locations. The closures follow the company’s auction sale to a new ownership group, The Hudson. The chain filed for bankruptcy twice over the last year with plans to keep some locations open. But now, ‘Joann’ says it will close all
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An Idaho CEO has left his position after making offensive Nazi-related-gestures during a company-wide event at the Boise Centre. Engineering Structures Inc. (ESI) Construction announced Monday that Tom Hill has resigned from his position as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
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Chaos broke out during a Kootenai County town hall Saturday. Multiple witnesses began recording as a woman was forcefully removed from the Coeur d’Alene High School auditorium.
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A Shelley man is now in custody after driving under the influence with a juvenile and fleeing from an attempted traffic stop. According to Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, 20-year-old Brigham Ricks Frost was booked into the county jail on Felony Charges for Eluding an Officer, Leaving the Scene of an Injury Crash, and Injury to a Child.
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Recycling bins will no longer accept plastic at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill and McCammon Transfer Station.
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An exciting opportunity for young and experienced entrepreneurs is heading to Rexburg. City leadership is holding a business competition with prizes totaling $10,000.
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