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Idaho Falls City Council agenda items to look out for Thursday

January 11, 2024 5:38 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Mayor Rebecca Casper will present her Mayor’s Choice Awards Thursday.…

Idaho Falls snow removal parking restrictions lifted

January 11, 2024 2:23 PM News Team

All parking restrictions are lifted, effective…

2 men arrested for sexual exploitation of child

January 11, 2024 12:29 PM News Team

Attorney General Raúl Labrador has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested two men in Idaho in…

North outdoor ice rink in Tautphaus Park now open

January 11, 2024 11:46 AM News Team

The north outdoor ice rink in Tautphaus Park is now…

Protect your pets this winter

January 11, 2024 11:26 AM Kailey Galaviz

Pets can have trouble staying healthy and happy as they are sometimes limited in their activity, as it is often too cold for most indoor…

Blizzard warnings issued for eastern Idaho and western Wyoming

January 11, 2024 7:28 AM Michael Coats

The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a rare Blizzard Warning for eastern Idaho, beginning Thursday evening through Friday…

Idaho Falls Zone A snow removal Thursday

January 10, 2024 9:35 AM News Team

Idaho Falls snow removal crews are preparing to plow Zone A east and west streets Thursday, Jan. 11, beginning at 8 a.m.…

25th E closed due to down power lines

January 10, 2024 3:03 PM News Team

Officials ask motorists to avoid the area for the next couple hours.…

“Chicago, the Musical” postponed due to weather

January 10, 2024 11:25 AM Seth Ratliff

Due to adverse weather and travel conditions, the performance of “Chicago, the Musical” scheduled for Wednesday at the Frontier Center has been…

Wednesday’s airport master plan open house postponed due to winter weather

January 10, 2024 10:45 AM News Team

With the ongoing winter storm, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport has decided out of an abundance of caution to postpone Wednesday night’s master…

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities closing early due to winter weather

January 9, 2024 4:57 PM News Team

With the ongoing winter storm, the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department will be closing all facilities on Tuesday, Jan. 9, at 6…

When do city plows hit the streets? Idaho Falls Public Works has the answers

January 9, 2024 3:59 PM Braydon Wilson

How soon do plows hit the streets after a snow event is declared in Idaho Falls? Idaho Falls Public Works says shortly after the event is declared.…

How to avoid problems with your snow blower this season

January 9, 2024 12:43 PM Kailey Galaviz

Snow blowers are a more efficient alternative than shoveling to clear snow from sidewalks and driveways. But that doesn’t mean it’s always easier,…

No injuries after house fire on Homer Avenue

January 8, 2024 6:28 PM News Team

The estimated damages are unknown at this time.…

One man dead after an officer involved shooting in Idaho Falls

January 8, 2024 8:26 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently on scene of an investigation on the corner of 4th St. and S Lee St. for a possible…

Autism becoming a social media “trend”

January 8, 2024 11:45 AM Kailey Galaviz

A ‘trend’ with people self-diagnosing autism has been swirling around social media…

Texas Roadhouse restaurant closed due to fire damage

January 8, 2024 11:45 AM Curtis Jackson

Firefighters are at the Texas Roadhouse in Ammon where heavy black smoke is seen coming from the building.…

Applications for spring black bear controlled hunts open Jan. 15

January 8, 2024 9:32 AM News Team

There are several ways to apply for a controlled black bear hunt this…

Parking restrictions currently in place throughout Idaho Falls

January 7, 2024 12:56 PM News Team

The recent snow storm that hit the snake river plain has resulted in more than two inches of snow in Idaho Falls.…

How drunk driving forever changed Debbie Crawley’s life

January 5, 2024 8:08 PM Ashley Chilcutt

It was a happy day at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center as caregivers reunited with their former patient — Debbie Crawley.…

Car burglaries in Idaho Falls

January 4, 2024 6:07 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department says two females have been identified after ring doorbell videos of car burglaries circulated throughout the…

Mountain View Hospital welcomes first baby of 2024

January 3, 2024 6:21 PM News Team

Mountain View Hospital announced Thomas Pettibone was its first baby born in the New Year.…

EIRMC announces first baby of 2024

January 3, 2024 6:24 PM News Team

Baby Jade was born on Jan. 1 at 3:45 a.m., making her Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s official “New Year’s Baby.”…

Jeremy Best pleads not guilty to murder charges

January 3, 2024 1:57 PM News Team

Murder suspect Jeremy Best appeared in court Wednesday through Zoom looking more coherent and attentive than at his first appearance in…

Idaho Falls Zoo needs volunteers

January 3, 2024 11:23 AM Noah Farley

“If we were up near 100, we’d be…

Miss America teaches local girls about Nuclear Engineering

January 3, 2024 11:33 AM Kailey Galaviz

Miss America is in Idaho Falls teaching young women about STEM and the field of Nuclear…

More than one-third of Christmas tree home fires occur in January, officials say

January 3, 2024 11:46 AM Ashley Chilcutt

More than one-third of U.S. home fires involving Christmas trees occur in January, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…

Police see spike in car thefts, reminder to keep cars locked when warming up

December 29, 2023 9:36 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department says you need to watch out for car thieves this…

Kids struggle when parents impose their New Year’s resolutions on them

December 29, 2023 1:50 PM Noah Farley

“Kids struggle in the New Year, mostly because their world…

New details explain why suspect started shooting at officers in front of Idaho Falls hotel

December 28, 2023 4:20 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney has released more details into the officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls on December…

Red Cross shares how to avoid home fires during the holiday season

December 25, 2023 11:53 AM Noah Farley

“When you have a home fire, on average, you have just two minutes to get out of your home…

Porch thieves caught on camera in Idaho Falls

December 22, 2023 9:18 PM Stephanie Lucas

Porch pirates come out of the woodwork this time of year.

Idaho Falls Police shared a video of a thief taking a package off a porch in…

Hundreds of UTV gather to show off their lights around the Idaho Falls Greenbelt

December 22, 2023 8:53 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Falls Greenbelt twinkled with Christmas lights Friday night as hundreds of UTV’s participated in the first-ever Holiday Light…

“Something stinks” in Idaho Falls – How the meat packing plant is responding

December 22, 2023 5:15 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The people of Idaho Falls agree, “something stinks.” The discussion continues in a wave of online questions surrounding…

Charity donations are high, but so is inflation

December 22, 2023 4:15 PM Noah Farley

“We’re grateful for the giving that is…

Settlement reached in D91 elections case

December 21, 2023 4:41 PM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday a settlement agreement has been finalized with two employees from Idaho Falls…

How to keep your Christmas tree fire free

December 21, 2023 2:48 PM Kailey Galaviz

ason is suspected to be the reason December ranks the top month for house fires in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection…

DEQ seeks comment on Annual Site Treatment Plan Report for Idaho National Laboratory

December 21, 2023 9:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on the Annual Site Treatment Plan (STP) Report for the Idaho National Laboratory…

Idaho Falls Zoo hosting winter break camps

December 12, 2023 9:38 AM Stephanie Lucas

Registration is now…

Efforts being made to help seniors feel less lonely during the holidays

December 20, 2023 11:53 AM Noah Farley

“44% of seniors experience loneliness during the…

Convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for unlawfully possessing 3 firearms

December 20, 2023 11:26 AM News Team

A 32-year-old was sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for unlawful possession of three firearms by a convicted…

Risch recognizes Royal Theaters as Idaho Falls Gem

December 12, 2023 11:02 AM Kailey Galaviz

Royal Theaters will be recognized in the Congressional Record of the U.S.…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies mobilizing impaired driving this season

December 19, 2023 11:48 AM Noah Farley

“In 2021, 5% of U.S. drivers reported they drove when they thought they were over the legal BAC…

Christmas tree disposal sites and recycling

December 19, 2023 10:04 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division is making holiday cleanup efforts easier for city residents by offering Christmas tree disposal…

Police locate Idaho Falls woman

December 18, 2023 3:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to check the welfare of 33-year-old Idaho Falls…

Special Committee censures one lawmaker, issues guidance for others

December 18, 2023 5:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) – A local Republican “Special Investigative Committee made a decision on three lawmakers they say violated the Republican…

Police ask for help after string of vandalism

December 18, 2023 4:02 PM News Team

It seems there are a pair of grinches in Idaho Falls, and the police need your help catching…

Idaho gas prices down another 10 cents

December 18, 2023 3:48 PM News Team

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $2.71/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.09/g, a difference of…

Kohberger motion to dismiss denied

December 18, 2023 4:07 PM News Team

A district judge has denied a request to dismiss a grand jury indictment in the case of Bryan…

As scams are get more sophisticated, here’s how to spot them

December 18, 2023 11:52 AM Braydon Wilson

Scammers are just waiting in the corners to get people, especially those who are in the market for some of the bigger shopping…

BLM acquires 2 east Idaho properties important to wildlife

December 18, 2023 11:07 AM News Team

The acquisitions include the 3,488-acre Blacktail Ranch, which is east of Idaho Falls, and 600 acres of private land along the South Fork of the…

Idaho Falls man arrested for possession of child pornography

December 18, 2023 10:18 AM News Team

A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man has been arrested for the possession of child…

What happens if murder suspect is not competent to stand trial

December 15, 2023 2:56 PM Seth Ratliff

All court proceedings for Jeremy Best are on hold until a mental capacity determination can be…

Community Food Basket not receiving enough donations to help those in need

December 15, 2023 12:58 PM Noah Farley

“The need is great and we can’t sustain the program if we can’t bring in more…

Free and festive fun in Downtown Idaho Falls

December 15, 2023 11:38 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls Downtown Ice-Skating Rink and Downtown Horse Drawn Trolley rides are the perfect way to get into the holiday…

Idaho Site replaces carbon material critical to waste treatment facility

December 15, 2023 11:16 AM News Team

Crews with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management contractor, Idaho Environmental Coalition, have replaced carbon…

Idaho Falls welcomes new Human Resources Director

December 16, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

Darin Jones will be the City of Idaho Falls’ new Human Resources Director after receiving an appointment from Mayor Rebecca…

How to protect your packages against porch pirates this season

December 15, 2023 10:12 AM Kailey Galaviz

When you’re not home when the package arrives, it could be at risk of porch…

Idaho Falls’ second ever Hanukkah celebration

December 14, 2023 3:48 PM Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Sunset Thursday night marks the beginning of the final day of Hanukkah and with returns Idaho Falls’ second ever…

‘Tis the season to prevent drunk driving

December 14, 2023 11:00 AM Noah Farley

“We hope that people can make the decision to not drive impaired ahead of…

Mass layoff prompts Department of Labor to act

December 13, 2023 5:49 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Intermountain Packing in Idaho Falls laid off more than 100 employees…

Police release footage of shooting in car dealership’s lot

December 13, 2023 3:08 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police released footage and more details of what happened when a suspect shot toward police outside a hotel on Pancheri…

Criminologist says “20% of law enforcement calls are mental health related”

December 13, 2023 5:47 PM Seth Ratliff

The case of Jeremy Best, the Victor man accused murdering his pregnant wife and kidnapping his 10-month old child, has sparked animated…

2 new degrees approved at CEI

December 13, 2023 4:31 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education Wednesday approved requests by the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) and the College of Western Idaho (CWI) to begin…

IOGA holds annual conference in Idaho Falls for first time

December 13, 2023 11:24 AM Evan Thomason

The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association is helping people prepare for the great…

EBR-I open for limited hours on Dec. 20

December 13, 2023 12:19 PM News Team

There is no cost for the tour, and this year, a free bus from Idaho Falls will be available for the first 50 people to…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport seeks public input for ongoing master plan process

December 13, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport invites the public to discuss the airport’s future as part of the ongoing master planning…

Firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School

December 13, 2023 5:12 AM Joel Killam

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A report of a firearm found at Thunder Ridge High School in Bonneville County. Principal Doug McLaren sent out…

Department of Labor is hosting a local job fair

December 12, 2023 10:20 PM Ashley Chilcutt

You can expect to meet multiple employers at the Department of Labor’s job fair in Idaho Falls Wednesday.…

What goes into ‘winterizing’ the roads

December 12, 2023 11:40 AM Kailey Galaviz

Plows have done a great job to keep the roads clear in Idaho Falls once the snow hits, but public works also does preparation before hand to make the…

Rising costs make hauling recyclables impractical for Idaho Falls

December 12, 2023 10:08 AM News Team

Due to a significant increase in fees associated with the recycling process, the Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will no longer provide recycling…

Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming

December 12, 2023 10:00 AM Stephanie Lucas

A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the…

Mark Bent sentencing postponed

December 11, 2023 11:03 AM Braydon Wilson

A man who was to be sentenced Monday for first degree murder will have to…

Idaho Falls Power community initiative to warm homes and hearts

December 11, 2023 11:58 AM News Team

Here’s how you can warm homes and hearts in the…

Stinking Springs, Egin-Hamer areas closing to all access for winter to protect wildlife

December 8, 2023 4:22 PM News Team

The closure area includes lands east of the Stinking Springs Trailhead and southwest of Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.…

Snake River Animal Shelter to hold 36 hour Adopt-a-Thon

December 8, 2023 9:42 AM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter is holding its first 36 hours Adopt-A-Thon, a three day event to highlight the shelter pets in need and offer the…

Victor community holds candlelight vigil for Kali Randall and Zeke Best

December 6, 2023 10:12 AM Seth Ratliff

The Family Safety Network and the Mental Health Coalition are holding a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday evening to honor the lives of the pregnant…

What is the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force?

December 6, 2023 5:28 PM Braydon Wilson

When a major or critical incident happens during the course of an officer carrying out their duties, what happens next? We learned that shortly after…

Give blood with Red Cross ahead of busy holiday weeks

December 6, 2023 11:33 AM News Team

As people make travel plans to celebrate with family and friends this year, the American Red Cross asks donors to set aside time to give blood for…

Candlelight vigil remembering deceased children celebrates 15th anniversary Wednesday

December 5, 2023 11:34 AM Noah Farley

“We’re all in what I refer to as a club that nobody wants to be a part…

Brief planned power outage for small section of downtown Idaho Falls

December 5, 2023 9:27 AM News Team

As part of the ongoing power line relocation and improvements, Idaho Falls Power will need to implement a brief planned outage in a section of…

Man arrested for attempting to strangle girlfriend

December 4, 2023 11:29 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man early Sunday morning after a physical altercation with his…

Autopsy scheduled Monday for Zeke Best as investigation continues

December 4, 2023 1:03 PM News Team

An autopsy is scheduled for…

Timeline of events: Kali Randall and Zeke Best investigation

December 3, 2023 3:56 PM Seth Ratliff

UPDATED: SUNDAY DEC 3, 7:45 PM IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Victor, Idaho man accused of killing his pregnant wife and kidnapping their…

Red Cross honors 2 outstanding East Idaho volunteers

December 3, 2023 9:00 AM News Team

The Red Cross of Idaho and East Oregon recently honored two outstanding East Idaho volunteers for their work helping families recover from…

Idaho Falls, Caldwell men arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of child

December 1, 2023 3:47 PM News Team

Two Idaho men were arrested Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation and enticement of a…

Investigations ongoing for online Christmas tree scam

December 1, 2023 10:14 AM Evan Thomason

The Better Business Bureau with the state of Idaho is investigating Adjustable Trees for scamming shoppers online who are buying Christmas trees with…

The first snowfall is reminding drivers to check on their tires

December 1, 2023 3:29 PM Ashley Chilcutt

With a fresh coat of snow on the ground, Idahoans are thinking more about driving in winter conditions.…

If you plan to hunt next season, here’s some things to consider

November 30, 2023 5:51 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Last winter was extremely harsh on the mule deer population across Idaho.…

Take measures to prevent frozen waterlines

November 30, 2023 4:10 PM Seth Ratliff

Due to colder temperatures on the horizon, the Idaho Falls Water Division reminds property owners and tenants to prepare for the potential of frozen…

Bonneville County Transfer Station to temporarily close

November 30, 2023 2:46 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Transfer Station will be closed Dec. 6 until Dec. 20,…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to probation on Jan. 6 riot charges

November 29, 2023 5:54 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to two years probation for his actions at the U.S. Capitol Jan.…

Idaho Falls Salvation Army starts Red Kettle Season

November 29, 2023 11:12 AM Noah Farley

The Idaho Falls Salvation Army is running its annual Red Kettle…

Melaleuca awards long-time employees with $3.4 million in Longevity Bonuses

November 29, 2023 10:41 AM Kailey Galaviz

Longevity pays at Melaleuca, literally. This year’s annual bonus payout was the largest it has ever been by more than…

Red Kettle donations are critically low for local Salvation Army

November 28, 2023 10:10 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The Salvation Army in Pocatello has a goal of raising $125,000 during its Red Kettle fundraiser this year, but it’s experiencing a low donation…

Dora Erickson Elementary receives money for new books

November 28, 2023 5:26 PM News Team

Students at a local elementary school will soon see some new books in its…

The Mountain America Center celebrates 1 year of entertainment

November 28, 2023 10:24 AM Kailey Galaviz

Nov. 28 marks one year since the Mountain America Center opened up its doors to the public for the first time. Since then 272,330 guests have come to…