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WATCH: The Melaleuca Freedom Celebration Fireworks

July 4, 2024 7:00 PM News Team

The 31st Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration—the largest Independence Day fireworks show west of the Mississippi River—will dazzle spectators…

Shooting at Yellowstone National Park leaves suspect dead, ranger injured

July 4, 2024 11:41 AM News Team

One person is dead and a law enforcement ranger was injured in a shooting at Canyon Village in Yellowstone National…

“Celebrate responsibly this Independence Day”

July 4, 2024 3:05 PM Seth Ratliff

Aaa of Idaho projects that nearly 71 million americans, including 400,000 idahoans are traveling this week for the holiday. Which means, there has…

WATCH: Idaho Falls “Liberty on Parade”

July 4, 2024 7:00 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber’s “Liberty on Parade” is set to begin at 9 a.m. on July 4.…

Blackfoot firefighter hospitalized after structure collapse

July 3, 2024 9:59 PM News Team

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)-A firefighter from the Blackfoot Fire Department has been hospitalized after part of a building collapses during a fire on…

Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello

July 3, 2024 4:57 PM Stephanie Lucas

A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…

Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

July 3, 2024 12:15 PM Stephanie Lucas

A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…

July 3 is Idaho’s birthday: History you may not know about the Gem State

July 3, 2024 11:36 AM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho officially became the forty-third state on July 3, 1890. President Benjamin Harrison admitted Idaho into the…

Local drive-in theater hosting Independence Day celebration

July 3, 2024 11:39 AM Noah Farley

This is a real treat for Idahoans because there are very few drive-in theaters left in the…

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration 1 day away

July 2, 2024 5:40 PM Seth Ratliff

The 31st annual melaleuca freedom celebration takes to the sky this independence day at the snake river waterfront in Idaho Falls. The celebration…

July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

July 2, 2024 4:43 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

July 2, 2024 4:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade

July 2, 2024 3:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and…

Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day

July 2, 2024 11:50 AM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter…

Museum of Idaho hosting first-ever Keefer’s Island tours

July 2, 2024 11:09 AM Noah Farley

The Keefers’ made major contributions to Idaho Falls’ infrastructure, community development, and public service.…

Shooting suspect appears in court

July 1, 2024 6:06 PM Noah Farley

Logan Stephen appeared in court on July 1st, where the judge set a bond at…

Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center

July 1, 2024 4:56 PM Linda Larsen

A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…

Local News 8 adds a new, stronger TV signal! Here’s how to get it

July 1, 2024 5:05 PM News Team

We are excited to announce a new, stronger TV signal for Eastern Idaho. KIFI Local News 8 is replacing its VHF channel 8 with a UHF channel 18, but…

New library legislation sparks outrage and protests from Idaho Democrats

July 1, 2024 3:38 PM Seth Ratliff

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)—Idaho Democrats have launched a statewide day of protests in response to the new library bill that went into effect Monday…

2024 Independence Day Events

July 1, 2024 2:38 PM News Team

Below are the 2024 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…

Supreme Court rules Trump has limited immunity in January 6 case, jeopardizing trial before election

July 1, 2024 8:42 AM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump may claim immunity from criminal prosecution for some of the actions he took in the waning days of…

IFPD responds after overnight shooting in Idaho Falls

June 30, 2024 11:47 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a fight that broke out Sunday morning, shortly after midnight, which resulted in a shooting.…

Pocatello wildfire gets close to homes, burns 10 acres

June 28, 2024 4:54 PM News Team

A wildfire ignited near South Fifth Avenue on the south side of…

State Ed Board approves amendment to University of Phoenix purchase agreement

June 28, 2024 5:13 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved an amendment to the asset purchase agreement between the University of Idaho and the…

Malad Valley celebrates Welsh heritage with weekend festival

June 28, 2024 2:36 PM Ashley Chilcutt

“The valley looked like Wales with its hills and mountains”Jean Thomas, Festival Co-chair MALAD, Idaho (KIFI) — The Malad Valley Welsh Festival…

Fireworks show back on for Shosone-Bannock Tribes Treaty Day

June 28, 2024 1:03 PM News Team

After canceling the fireworks show, Tribal leaders retracted their decision and will allow the fireworks show on July 3.…

Fireworks may have caused fire in Ammon Foothills

June 28, 2024 7:14 AM News Team

A vegetation fire was called in at about 10:24 PM Thursday, June 27, at 5032 E Powerhouse Dr.…

Massacre Rocks State Park to expand boat launch area

June 28, 2024 11:19 AM Curtis Jackson

The boat launch area at Massacre Rocks State Park, west of American Falls, will be undergoing some major upgrades this summer.…

Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth

June 28, 2024 11:09 AM Associated Press

Yellowstone National Park officials said Friday a rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans has not been seen since its birth on June…

Snake River Animal Shelter to handle county strays

June 28, 2024 10:33 AM Curtis Jackson

The Snake River Animal Shelter will now handle all the animals collected by Bonneville County animal control officers.…

Burn ban in Bannock County begins July 1

June 27, 2024 5:20 PM News Team

A burn ban will go into effect for most of Bannock County starting Monday, July…

Bannock County man arrested for sexual exploitation of a minor

June 27, 2024 4:41 PM News Team

Jason Malone was charged with 8 counts of sexual exploitation of a minor and was booked into Bannock County Jail on a $150,000…

Trial date set for suspect accused of killing Idaho college students

June 27, 2024 12:47 PM News Team

A trial date is set for June 2025 for Bryan Kohberger, the man facing murder charges for the deaths of four University of Idaho students.…

SWAT team responds to domestic dispute

June 26, 2024 1:12 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Police SWAT and Unmanned Aerial Systems Teams, and Crisis Negotiators engaged in a four-and-a-half-hour…

Scoop Jam helps benefit those in need

June 27, 2024 10:17 AM Kailey Galaviz

Scoop Jam is happening this Saturday. This event benefits the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission and the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault…

Idaho National Laboratory is looking to hire several positions this summer

June 27, 2024 7:54 AM News Team

Check out the different type of careers INL offers and how to…

Reproductive rights activists demonstrate in front of the US Supreme Court on June 24.

Supreme Court decision allows pregnant people in Idaho to access emergency abortion care — for now

June 27, 2024 9:02 AM CNN

CNN By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Pregnant people in Idaho should be able to access abortion in a medical emergency in Idaho, at least for…

Lion at Idaho Falls Zoo Dies

June 27, 2024 7:34 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Zoo announced on Wednesday that their lioness, Kimani passed away. Kimani was 21 years old, and due to complications of…

EXCLUSIVE: Idaho Falls Chukars manager explains hot streak

June 27, 2024 6:47 AM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The once-struggling Idaho Falls Chukars have become the hottest team in the Pioneer League. The Chukars won four of six against…

Pocatello area churches and food banks receive truck load of food

June 26, 2024 6:31 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Pocatello community received over 31,000 pounds of food in donations Wednesday.

The food will be distributed through 13 different food pantries…

Lightning-caused fire burns on INL land

June 26, 2024 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

A brush fire was reported in the Birch Creek area east of Highway 22 on INL property. …

Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board approves drawings, plans for Highland High School rebuild

June 26, 2024 5:33 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees granted permission to move forward with the final draft of the conceptual drawings, floor…

Surviving crop dusting pilot moved to Salt Lake facility

June 26, 2024 5:15 PM Curtis Jackson

The pilot who survived the crop duster airplane crash last week with another crop duster, has been moved from a Pocatello hospital to a healthcare…

Man killed when car crashes into overpass

June 26, 2024 4:50 PM Curtis Jackson

A man was killed when his car crashed into an overpass on US 20 and burst into flames. …

Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone

June 26, 2024 3:37 PM Associated Press, Linda Larsen

Dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times featured in Native American…

Dr. Lori Barber chosen to lead College of Eastern Idaho

June 26, 2024 12:02 PM News Team

The College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lori Barber as the second president of CEI. She…

Governor Little Takes Action to Protect Idaho’s Water Sovereignty

June 26, 2024 12:06 PM Seth Ratliff

Governor Brad Little signed an executive order today, “The Protecting Idaho Water Sovereignty Act,” which he says will “chart a path forward on a new…

Justices seem set to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now, a prematurely posted opinion says

June 26, 2024 11:50 AM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho when a pregnant patient’s health is at…

You can’t remove sturgeon from rivers in Idaho

June 26, 2024 3:01 PM Noah Farley

Sturgeon skeletons are entirely made of cartilage—the stuff our ears and front part of our nose are filled…

Bannock County Deputy charged with sexual battery

June 26, 2024 9:38 AM Curtis Jackson

A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy is charged with two counts of Felony counts of sexual battery of a minor.…

Federal committee looking at changing the names of Devil’s Tower, Hells Canyon

June 25, 2024 5:37 PM Stephanie Lucas

A federal committee wants to see a name change for Devil’s Tower National Monument to “Bear…

Teton Pass on track to reopen Friday

June 25, 2024 4:57 PM Seth Ratliff

Traffic could be back on the road over the Teton Pass.…

Garbage truck hits power pole, causes power outage in Blackfoot

June 25, 2024 12:59 PM News Team

About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie…

INL hosts artificial intelligence and machine learning expo

June 25, 2024 11:21 AM Noah Farley

INL hopes to use AI and ML to get new research insights and enhance the lab’s core research…

Boise man pleads guilty to firearms charges targeting Idaho’s power grid

June 25, 2024 10:21 AM News Team

A Boise man with white supremacist ties pleaded guilty to a federal firearms charge stemming from his participation in a group that had discussed…

$Who's counting? A glimpse into the world of math teachers$

D91 teachers ratify payment agreement for the 2024-2025 school year

June 24, 2024 6:01 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A new payment agreement is in place for teachers in Idaho Falls District 91 for the 2024-2025 school year. The agreement…

Fireworks safety ahead of 4th of July

June 24, 2024 6:38 PM Cole Sams

Fourth of July is for family, fun and for fireworks, and with this being the only time of year fireworks are used, the repercussions can be…

Don’t Panic! Pocatello Fire Department testing their Wireless Emergency Alert system on Saturday

June 24, 2024 5:37 PM News Team

People who live in south Pocatello will receive an emergency alert on their phones this Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 10…

“He pushed safety like no other pilot I’ve ever known” – Remembering Idaho pilot Sage Teichert

June 24, 2024 5:27 PM Seth Ratliff

“He was a cowboy from nevada originally and the the skinny little cowboy that that you’d imagine,” Gifford told Local News 8. “He was fun. He was…

Young trees destroyed by vandals in Idaho Falls Park

June 24, 2024 4:47 PM Noah Farley

Several vandalism incidents are being reported in parks around Bonneville…

Motorcycle accident on I-15 kills McCammon man

June 24, 2024 3:59 PM News Team

Bannock County Coroner office has released the name of the man killed in a Friday night motorcycle accident on I-15.…

Pocatello man found dead in Blackrock Canyon

June 24, 2024 3:01 PM News Team

Authorities have recovered a body in the Blackrock Canyon south of Pocatello on Monday.…

Gas prices still dropping, but slowing down

June 24, 2024 12:55 PM News Team

It has been another week of savings at the pump, but prices may change direction…

Idaho Falls hosts Pride Festival

June 24, 2024 11:49 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Falls community celebrated Pride Month in a big way this past…

Show after the Show – June 24, 2024

June 24, 2024 11:27 AM News Team

Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper discuss topics of the day.…

Fire damages business trailer, power lines in Pocatello

June 24, 2024 9:28 AM News Team

Firefighters in Pocatello battled a fire at a business near the rail yard Saturday night, which caused explosions and downed power…

Fire crews quickly contain wildfire near Trail Creek

June 24, 2024 8:56 AM Linda Larsen

Fire crews have contained a wildfire that threatened the Trail Creek area of Pocatello Sunday night.…

Madison Andreason crowned as Miss Idaho at pageant

June 23, 2024 4:57 PM Travis Richards

Madison Andreason, formerly known as Miss Pocatello, was crowned as Miss Idaho at the Idaho Falls Convention Center on…

ISP investigating multiple vehicle crash on I-15; causing traffic delays

June 29, 2024 6:42 PM News Team

A multiple vehicle crash on I-15 has caused major delays near Shelley, blocking all southbound…

Butte County officials release the identity of victim in fatal plane crash

June 21, 2024 6:32 PM Ashley Chilcutt

UPDATE: Saturday at 2:04 p.m. BUTTE COUNTY (KIFI) — The victim’s identity has been released in the fatal plane crash on Thursday. The pilot is…

Bear fur at Bannock County Historical Museum

Bannock County Historical Museum holds special exhibit on fur

June 22, 2024 11:05 AM Cole Sams

The Bannock County Historical Museum is going back in time this weekend.…

Juneteenth celebration at Pocatello Senior Center

Pocatello Senior Center hosts Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday

June 22, 2024 10:59 AM Cole Sams

The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will continue its annual celebration of the holiday…

Lookout Point hosts Funky Flea Market on Saturday

June 22, 2024 10:52 AM Cole Sams

A brand new market is coming to Historic Downtown…

Vandals damage electrical boxes in Ammon park, halting late-night pickleball

June 21, 2024 5:24 PM News Team

Vandals have struck McCowan Park in Ammon, making nighttime lighting unavailable at the pickleball courts for…

The renovated court in Idaho Falls is named after Cleave Lewis

June 20, 2024 5:00 PM Ashley Chilcutt

“This is something that I didn’t expect.”Cleave Lewis IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The renovated basketball court in the Idaho Falls Recreation…

Local boy wins third World Elk Calling Championships award

June 21, 2024 5:35 PM Noah Farley

Sam Wolcott entered the Voice Division, where contestants only use their voices to mimic elk…

“Show after the show” – Take your dog to work day

June 21, 2024 11:11 AM News Team

Jeff Roper and Maggie Tolleson talk about “What’s going on?” and taking your dog to work…

Motorcyclist injured in Thursday night crash in Idaho Falls

June 21, 2024 10:32 AM News Team

A motorcyclist is recovering from injuries in a motorcycle-car accident in Idaho Falls Thursday night.…

“There is still work to do” – Farmers moving forward after water curtailment cancelled

June 20, 2024 7:52 PM Seth Ratliff

While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up…

Two crop dusters collide west of Arco airport, 1 pilot killed

June 20, 2024 2:09 PM News Team

Witnesses tell Local News 8 that two crop duster planes have collided near the Arco airport Thursday afternoon.…

IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment

June 19, 2024 4:19 PM News Team

Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…

Cancer camp celebrates 20-year anniversary

June 20, 2024 3:24 PM Noah Farley

“To actually…see the difference you’re making is…

Eastern Idaho State Fair announces “Bring Your Own Chair” policy for concerts

June 20, 2024 1:16 PM News Team

Attendees will be allowed to Bring Your Own Chair to the Journey concert, ensuring greater comfort and convenience for all guests, fair mangers…

Road projects in Grand Teton National Park may cause minor delays next week

June 20, 2024 11:23 AM News Team

Two minor road projects will take place in Grand Teton National Park during the week of June 24, causing short delays and the temporary closure of a…

Mormon crickets swarming parts of East Idaho

June 20, 2024 10:30 AM News Team

Mormon crickets are starting to appear on local…

Governor, Lt. Governor release statements on groundwater agreement

June 20, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke both released statements Thursday morning on the agreement made to end the water…

How Experimental Breeder Reactor-1 has made an impact across the world

June 20, 2024 7:32 AM Zach Glancy

Idaho National Laboratory Ambassador, Taylor Wilhelm, joins Local News 8 in the Morning to share why the Experimental Breeder Reactor-I is a National…

Idaho Falls holds first-ever Juneteenth celebration

June 20, 2024 2:52 AM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – Wednesday saw the first-ever public Juneteenth celebration in Idaho Falls’s history.  “If you know anything about African…

Garage fire quickly extinguished after a passerby reports it

June 19, 2024 2:41 PM News Team

Firefighters were called to a garage fire at a home south of Ammon.…

Floating on the river this summer? Here’s how to stay safe

June 19, 2024 2:03 PM Noah Farley

“A lot of people think that they can out-swim the river, and that’s just not…

Teachers to vote on tentative salary agreement Monday

June 19, 2024 12:15 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The Idaho Falls Education Association (IFEA) has made a tentative agreement with the District Negotiations Team for the 2024–2025 school year.…

Where you can celebrate Juneteenth in East Idaho

June 19, 2024 11:30 AM News Team

There are a couple of events taking place in our communities to celebrate the…

“Is the Teton Pass reopening project moving too quickly?” – WYDOT responds to councilwoman’s concerns

June 17, 2024 3:41 PM Seth Ratliff

In a news editorial, Chambers writes “If this situation is mishandled, as it appears to be, the long-term damage to workers and tourism will be far…

Construction coming along on Ross Park water slide

June 19, 2024 8:48 AM Cole Sams

A new attraction at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex is going just…

Recreation Center to open with new gym floor

June 18, 2024 3:31 PM News Team

The gym floor is finished at the Idaho Falls Recreation center. Rady to play on Thursday, June 20.…

Reed’s Dairy breaks ground for new production facility

June 18, 2024 4:44 PM Emma Valentine

Reed’s Dairy hosted a unique groundbreaking ceremony to kick off the construction of its new production…

Bears raid garbage in Idaho, prompting wildlife safety efforts

June 18, 2024 12:07 PM News Team

A black bear sow with two cubs has been getting access to unsecured residential garbage in the Greenhorn Gulch area in the Wood River Valley, causing…