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Missing man found deceased

October 13, 2021 10:33 AM News Team

UPDATE 4:15 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Bonneville County Search and Rescue and Bonneville County deputies found Richard…

Missing 11-year-old found safe

October 13, 2021 6:23 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently searching for missing 11-year-old Sophia Pangburn who did not return home as expected after…

CEI holds an exhibit to spread awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse

October 13, 2021 4:51 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Clothesline Project gives a voice to survivors and family members of those killed by an intimate…

Roadshow visits local senior citizens

October 13, 2021 5:31 PM News Team

Some local senior citizens are getting some special treatment…

2021 Distinguished Under 40 recipients

October 11, 2021 11:51 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Monday the 2021 recipients of its Distinguished Under 40…

Infant dies following crash in Idaho Falls

October 8, 2021 2:23 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police officers and Idaho Falls Fire & EMS responded to the area of 2200 N Yellowstone Highway for a report of a vehicle collision with…

Community shows support for woman burned rescuing her dog from Yellowstone hot spring

October 8, 2021 3:04 PM News Team

We have an update on the young woman from Washington who was badly burned in Yellowstone National…

2 arrested after investigation into August shooting incident

October 8, 2021 11:25 AM News Team

An investigation into an August shooting incident has lead to the arrest of two Idaho Falls…

D93 remains in red phase next week

October 8, 2021 11:14 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 will remain in the “High Risk” or “Red Phase” next week (Oct. 11 to Oct.…

$25,000 awarded to 13 Idaho organizations

October 7, 2021 2:42 PM News Team

The Idaho State Historical Society (ISHS) has awarded grants, totaling $25,000, to 13 Idaho organizations located throughout the state.…

EIRMC recognized for environmental sustainability initiative

October 7, 2021 10:16 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) received the Making Medicine Mercury-Free Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth, a…

Health official talks about COVID-19 vaccine myths

October 6, 2021 4:47 PM News Team

“Call us here, Eastern Idaho Public Health and talk to one of our nurses and let us answer those questions or talk to a provider, you know, and talk…

Townhouse fire force dozens out of their homes in Ammon

October 6, 2021 3:02 AM Curtis Jackson

Firefighters worked through the early morning hours Wednesday on a fire that damaged some townhouses at the Pheasant Estate complex.…

Idaho Falls Rotary Club donates $700,000 for Heritage Park

October 6, 2021 2:07 PM News Team

he Idaho Falls Rotary Club, a local service organization, presented the City of Idaho Falls with a $700,000 check Wednesday to assist with the…

INL ranks #13 in nation among best places to work for women, diverse managers

October 6, 2021 12:43 PM News Team

Diversity MBA, a national leadership organization that integrates diversity and inclusion with talent management, ranked Idaho National Laboratory…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Drivers License Division now taking appointments

October 5, 2021 11:26 AM News Team

The Drivers License Division of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office now has the ability to schedule appointments for most Drivers License…

EIPH urges everyone to help slow the spread of COVID-19

October 4, 2021 4:16 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health reports September was a rough month for the…

1 arrested on felony drug charges

October 4, 2021 4:43 PM News Team

An ongoing drug investigation in Bonneville County has landed a suspected drug trafficker in…

Idaho Falls leaf collection begins Oct. 18

October 4, 2021 10:55 AM News Team

Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf collection beginning Monday, Oct. 18.…

Bikers rally in Rigby against bullying

October 3, 2021 11:37 AM Bill Cummings

Organizers say they felt that the Bikers Against Bullies rally would create a great opportunity to hold a community event, where parents and students…

Rigby honors Rigby staff members who stopped shooting

October 1, 2021 9:25 PM Rachel Fabbi

The town of Rigby honored the two staff members being hailed as heroes after the shooting at Rigby Middle School in…

Idaho Falls Power to conduct customer satisfaction survey

October 1, 2021 12:34 PM News Team

If your phone rings this week, it just might be your chance to give some valuable customer input to help Idaho Falls Power (IFP) and Fiber better…

Masks now required in Bonneville School District 93

September 30, 2021 5:58 PM Rachel Fabbi

This means students and employees are required to wear face coverings over their mouth and nose “when physical distancing cannot be…

Students in Rigby going viral after backpack ban solutions

September 30, 2021 11:03 AM Rachel Fabbi

Baby strollers, laundry baskets, and garbage cans are among the…

New cybersecurity building for College of Eastern Idaho is open

September 30, 2021 6:00 PM Evan Thomason

Yellowstone Training Center has just opened up on Yellowstone Avenue as a part of the College of Eastern Idaho. The college will house it’s…

Job fair matches many workers to new jobs

September 30, 2021 3:29 PM Evan Thomason

Many jobs and jobseekers gathered together at the Shilo Inn in Idaho Falls for a job fair.…

State Superintendent Ybarra visits Idaho Falls

September 29, 2021 5:18 PM Rachel Fabbi

Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra was in east Idaho Wednesday, visiting both Bonneville and Hillcrest High…

Idaho Falls releases draft “Imagine IF” plan for public comment

September 29, 2021 11:28 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Community Development Services Department (CDS) has released the draft version of the city’s new roadmap for future growth,…

Preview of Planet Doom in Idaho Falls

September 27, 2021 2:55 PM Jeff Roper

Are you ready to get scared for a good…

2 wanted men arrested after pursuit in Bonneville County

September 26, 2021 10:14 AM News Team

24 year old Augustus W. Gokey and 33 year old Kasey C. Wornek were in a pickup truck driven by Gokey when a Deputy located them on Wright Rd. just…

Idaho Falls man arrested for drug trafficking after police chase

September 25, 2021 11:09 AM News Team

During the investigation, the Trooper also found the motorcyclist was driving without privileges, his eyes were bloodshot and watery, and other…

Monoclonal Antibody Treatment saves most from severe COVID-19 illness

September 24, 2021 5:44 PM Evan Thomason

Monoclonal Antibodies are a source of help for for those at high covid risk.…

Idaho Falls man sentenced for drug trafficking

September 24, 2021 2:59 PM News Team

A 43-year-old Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S.…

Student hit by car

September 23, 2021 6:27 PM News Team

A 16-year-old foreign exchange student is recovering after being hit by a…

Counselors on campus after Tiebreaker Elementary teacher passes away

September 22, 2021 5:59 PM News Team

A tragic loss for the Tiebreaker Elementary…

Domestic violence center talks about signs, how to get help

September 22, 2021 5:41 PM Rachel Fabbi

The Gabby Petito/Brian Laundrie case has put the topic of domestic abuse into the spotlight, and according to Teena McBride, the executive director…

Public invited to share input on ways to improve US 26 and 25th East in Idaho Falls

September 17, 2021 11:12 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) invites members of the public to attend a meeting for the US 26 and 25th East project in Idaho Falls.…

Child Passenger Safety Week reminds drivers to keep kids safe, offers free car seat checks

September 22, 2021 9:00 AM News Team

This week, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Office of Highway Safety reminds families that keeping children safe on the road means putting…

Construction begins on Northgate Mile railroad underpass

September 22, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has contracted with Depatco to complete work on Northgate Mile/Hwy 26 railroad underpass between E Street…

INL to require COVID-19 vaccination

September 21, 2021 5:27 PM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory has announced all of its staff members and many of its subcontractors have to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by…

COVID-19 cases continue to climb

September 21, 2021 12:30 PM Cole Sams

The COVID-19 pandemic is making its resurgence in eastern…

Idaho Falls Zoo announces fall hours October events

September 22, 2021 11:21 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo will begin fall hours in October that will allow you even more time to enjoy the zoo as the temperatures cool…

Man arrested for arson after trailer fire

September 20, 2021 3:05 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a residence in the Pinewood Estates on Whispering Pines Drive for a report of a man who was threatening to…

IFFD reminds drivers about pulling over

September 17, 2021 6:00 PM Rachel Fabbi

As east Idaho grows, the calls for fire, police or EMS go…

IF Symphony cancels park concert due to COVID-19 surge

September 17, 2021 12:05 PM News Team

After months of planning and the growing anticipation of the Idaho Falls community, the Idaho Falls Symphony regrets to announce the cancelation of…

NSA designates CEI’s Cybersecurity Program designated as Center of Academic Excellence

September 17, 2021 11:08 AM News Team

CEI’s Information Assurance & Cybersecurity program is now designated as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education…

IFPD, FOP and IDOC partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

September 16, 2021 2:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police are partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program…

EIRMC releases statement on Crisis Standards of Care

September 16, 2021 11:59 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical released the following…

Thursday is Idaho School Zone Safety Day

September 15, 2021 10:00 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little has proclaimed Thursday, September 16 to be Idaho School Zone Safety Day, a reminder to the driving public to watch for kids on…

Lawmakers express their outrage at Biden’s vaccine mandates

September 15, 2021 5:51 PM Evan Thomason

Senators and representatives from District 30 and 33 met together today at the Hilton Garden Inn in Idaho Falls. Their main topic of choice was the…

15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes

September 15, 2021 1:23 PM News Team

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center hosted the 15th Annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event in Idaho…

EIRMC earns Idaho’s only ACR Accreditation for Radiation Oncology

September 15, 2021 12:46 PM News Team

The Idaho Cancer Center at EIRMC has been accredited for radiation oncology by the American College of Radiology (ACR), the nation’s oldest and…

20 years since Amber Hoopes disappeared

September 14, 2021 6:00 AM News Team

September 14 marks 20 years since Amber Hoopes…

Wall That Heals comes to Blackfoot

September 14, 2021 5:57 PM News Team

he Wall that Heals was escorted through downtown Idaho Falls Tuesday…

Museum of Idaho to extend Body Worlds Exhibit through December

September 14, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

The Museum of Idaho (MOI) announced the extension of its Body Worlds: Animal Inside Out special exhibit through December 5.…

Collision with school bus sends 4 students to hospital, kills Ammon man

September 13, 2021 9:23 AM Curtis Jackson

UPDATE 5:30 p.m. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the identity of the pickup driver.…

Woman arrested for aggravated battery with a knife

September 13, 2021 5:39 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 1600 block of Whitney Street for a report of a physical disturbance involving a knife…

Baby red pandas named

September 13, 2021 5:49 PM News Team

Earlier this summer, the Idaho Falls Zoo welcomed two new baby red…

Idaho, Wyoming residents mark September 11 attacks

September 11, 2021 8:48 PM Linda Larsen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- Twenty years ago, the worst terror attacks on American soil unfolded in three spots across the nation, today America is…

Officer Involved Shooting sends suspect to hospital in critical condition

September 11, 2021 10:59 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) -Idaho Falls Police investigators say they received multiple 911 calls of gunfire in the area of Hurricane’s Bar on N…

Source of bad smell around Idaho Falls discovered

September 9, 2021 5:06 PM Curtis Jackson

Officials have discovered what caused the bad odor that filled the air around Idaho Falls Thursday.…

Police investigate shopping thefts

September 10, 2021 10:41 AM News Team

During the past few weeks, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies assigned to the Ammon Division have taken several calls of theft and use of…

Power outage in SE Ammon

September 9, 2021 6:44 PM Todd Kunz

Rocky Mountain Power is reporting a substantial power outage in parts of Ammon Thursday evening.…

Ammon Arts Community Theater performing play to commemorate 9/11

September 9, 2021 12:56 PM Rachel Fabbi

The lobby of the Thunder Ridge Auditorium will be transformed into a memorial museum with artifacts and a wall will all of the names of those lost,…

New D93 school board member

September 9, 2021 11:02 AM News Team

onneville School District Board of…

Challenge Hunger Idaho was a huge success

September 9, 2021 5:32 PM Evan Thomason

Challenge Hunger Idaho has surpassed their goal of $10,000 to help give food to all those who are less fortunate and need…

Pay It Forward: Unbridled Hope Inc.

September 8, 2021 3:09 PM Todd Kunz

Treating mental and physical challenges through the touch and interaction of a…

2 wanted suspects apprehended in Wendover, Utah

August 29, 2021 2:44 PM Rachel Fabbi, Cole Sams, Linda Larsen

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Marvin McDonald and Hailey Terrisse, wanted on felony aggravated battery charges related to the Aug.…

Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosts free COVID-19 vaccinations

September 8, 2021 10:39 AM Evan Thomason

In conjunction with the health department, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen hosted a free COVID-19 vaccination site today. It is open from…

Challenge Hunger Idaho surpasses $10,000 goal for local food bank

September 8, 2021 9:55 AM News Team

Community Food Basket – Idaho Falls announced the Challenge Hunger Idaho fundraising goal of $10,000 has not only been met but exceeded.…

1 man taken into custody after pursuit along Hitt Road

September 6, 2021 8:48 PM News Team

One man has been arrested and taken into custody after leading Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies, Idaho Falls Police and Idaho State Police, into…

IFFD responds to field fire and structure fire

September 6, 2021 9:50 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a field fire and a separate structure fire…

Garage fire causes 75K in damages

September 5, 2021 1:40 PM News Team

A garage fire in Idaho Falls Sunday morning caused approximately $75,000 in…

UTV crash leaves man dead in Kilgore

September 5, 2021 11:03 AM Rachel Fabbi

The roadway was not paved and visibility was reduced due to blowing dust. Hansen’s RZR crossed the center of the road and collided head-on with the…

Crews fighting fire in rural Bonneville County

September 4, 2021 5:18 PM News Team

Containment is estimated for 11 p.m. Saturday night and is suspected to be…

Woman rescued after crashing car into Snake River

September 4, 2021 3:13 PM Rachel Fabbi

A group of boaters rescued a woman Saturday afternoon after she crashed her car into the Snake…

2 men die in Friday night accident north of Blackfoot

September 4, 2021 8:49 AM News Team

Two men from the Idaho Falls area, died in an Friday night automobile accident along Highway…

New District 91 superintendent talks about first weeks of school, plans for the future

September 3, 2021 3:59 PM Rachel Fabbi

Shank also says he’s hopeful schools will stay in person during the whole school year, but says it’s up to the community to help ensure students and…

1st Street closure begins next week

September 3, 2021 3:41 PM News Team

Intermountain Gas will be conducting work on the gas main along 1st Street next week requiring a road closure on 1st Street between Freeman and…

Augmented reality spine surgery

September 1, 2021 6:20 PM Rachel Fabbi

Spinal surgery is now a little easier at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls thanks to augmented reality…

Soft opening set for Idaho Falls splash pad

September 1, 2021 2:36 PM News Team

The first splash pad in Idaho Falls is set for a soft opening to test the equipment and give residents a sneak peak of the new…

NuScale power adds innovations to a new protection system

September 1, 2021 11:34 AM Evan Thomason

NuScale Power announced yesterday that it is adding a brand new highly integrated protection system(HIS) by teaming up with Rocky Creek Innovations. …

CAES unveils new laboratory featuring nuclear power plant control room simulator

August 31, 2021 3:39 PM News Team

he Center for Advanced Energy Studies (CAES) announced the opening of its newest laboratory, the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Simulator Laboratory,…

EIRMC announces new CFO

August 31, 2021 2:15 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced the addition of Aaron Martin as Chief Financial Officer to the hospital’s administrative team. …

Water line repairs on E 17th Street Monday night

August 30, 2021 10:35 AM News Team

Motorists should expect traffic delays Monday night as the City of Idaho Falls Water Division repairs two water lines located at E 17th Street.…

26th Annual Mountain Brewers’ Beer Fest

August 28, 2021 9:34 PM Cole Sams

The Sandy Downs Rodeo Grounds hosted the 26th annual Mountain Brewers’ Beer…

2021 Mountain View Hospital Vaccine Clinic

Idaho Falls hosts vaccine clinic for deaf and hard of hearing

August 28, 2021 9:22 PM Cole Sams

On Saturday, Mountain View Hospital hosted a mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinic for those who are deaf or hard of…

Team Sienna Banana at 2021 Dash for Down Syndrome

EIDS hosts Dash for Down Syndrome

August 28, 2021 9:05 PM Cole Sams

On Saturday, Eastern Idaho Down Syndrome Family Connect (EIDS) hosted their annual Dash for Down Syndrome race and community celebration at…

One dead in crash northeast of Ashton

August 28, 2021 9:55 AM News Team

Idaho State Police responded to the call at approximately 4:40 p.m. on State Highway 47, northeast of…

East Idaho hotels see record occupancy rates in July

August 27, 2021 5:08 PM Rachel Fabbi

Numbers from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce show July was the busiest month on record for hotel…

Grid Kid football team honors memory of friend with cancer benefit

August 27, 2021 2:26 PM Todd Kunz

It’s time for the fourth annual Team Han Cancer Benefit Saturday, August…

Black Canyon Middle School holds ribbon cutting

August 27, 2021 10:14 AM Rachel Fabbi

A ribbon-cutting was held for the new 130,000 square foot school, which will welcome around 900 students when school returns next…

Idaho Falls Regional Airport to kick off year-long master planning process

August 27, 2021 2:58 PM News Team

he Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will be hosting a kick-off meeting on Tuesday, August 31 at 6 p.m. as they begin a year-long process of…

Stage One Fire Restrictions to be lifted in eastern Idaho

August 26, 2021 11:07 AM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District, Idaho Department of Lands, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the…

New charter school opens in Grand Teton Mall

August 25, 2021 8:47 PM News Team

The former Sears store in the Grand Teton Mall has been remodeled into a new charter school.…

DEQ lifts air pollution forecast and caution for east Idaho

August 24, 2021 9:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution to notify residents of Bonneville, Butte, Clark,…