Police investigate crash at Holmes and 17th Street
The Idaho Falls Police Department is currently on scene at a vehicle collision that occurred in the intersection of Holmes and 17th Street.
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Gov. Little signs “Empowering Parents” grants into law
Governor Brad Little signed Senate Bill 1255 into law Tuesday, putting $50 million toward the new “Empowering Parents” grants.
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Russian vodka pulled from shelves
The Idaho Liquor Division is taking steps to protest the conflict in Ukraine.
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Wyoming Legislature honors Rylee McCollum, 21 other fallen service members
The Wyoming House and Senate came together Tuesday afternoon to honor Marine Lance Corporal Rylee McCollum and 21 other military service members from Wyoming who have died while serving since September 11, 2001.
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Pocatello man sentenced for provider fraud
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a Bannock County man was sentenced Monday for provider fraud.
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MLB is postponing Opening Day after owners and players cannot agree on labor deal
Major League Baseball (MLB) is postponing its March 31 Opening Day and canceling the first two series of regular season games, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday.
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Gov. Gordon appoints Director of Wyoming Department of Health
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Stefan Johansson as Director of the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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Troopers arrest man after spotting him in stolen vehicle
Idaho State Police has arrested a man on multiple charges after a trooper spotted him at a rest stop in a stolen vehicle.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,574 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,574 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths Tuesday.
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Semi-truck crash in Blackfoot
On Tuesday, Idaho State Police responded to a semi-truck crash along U.S. 26 near Blackfoot.
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ISU to host State of the Union watch party, Ukraine presentation
Idaho State University is sponsoring two events this week to facilitate community discussion of national and international events.
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Jackson ice rinks closed until further notice
Due warmer temperatures and deteriorating ice conditions, the Teton County/Jackson Parks and Recreation Ice Rinks will be closed until further notice.
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Panel kills bill allowing public money for private education
A House panel has rejected legislation backers say would improve Idaho education through competition but that opponents say would harm education by transferring more than $1 billion of public money to private and religious schools.
Continue Reading Dementia linked to entering menopause before age 40, study says
Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study finds.
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Another successful season in books and still no progress on lawsuit, Labelle Lake Ice Palace says
The last day of the Labelle Lake Ice Palace was Monday evening. Jim Youngstrom the owner of the company behind the Ice Palace says it was “a really good year.” He says the end of season is always the hardest part. “It’s just really sad for me to see all this ice. Just like a small ice city and to know it’s going to be all back in the ground within the next couple of months.”
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COVID-19 cases improving but not where they need to be
The Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) will hold a media briefing about COVID-19 in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. (MT) Tuesday.
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Slope of Hope shows a free day of fun at Kelly Canyon
Brick House Recovery is hosting the first annual Slopes of Hope Recovery Day at Kelly Canyon Ski Resort.
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6th District Court welcomes new Treatment Court Manager
There’s a new face at the Bannock County Courthouse.
Continue Reading Want your property taxes reduced in 2022 See if you qualify
You might qualify for some property tax relief.
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Yellowstone National Park turns 150 March 1, 2022
March 1, 2022, marks the 150th anniversary of the establishment of Yellowstone National Park.
Continue Reading Blinken condemns Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine
By Zachary Cohen, Kylie Atwood and Jeremy Herb, CNN US Secretary of State Antony Blinken condemned Russia for killing civilians in Ukraine, raising the idea that Russia should be kicked off the United Nations Human Rights Council during a speech before the council Tuesday morning. Blinken told the UN Human Rights Council that Russian strikes
Continue Reading As the CDC shifts masking guidance, Americans are split on path forward
Most adults in the United States are getting back to some degree of pre-pandemic normalcy, but they’re divided over concerns and expectations for what’s next.
Continue Reading Here’s how sanctions on Russia will actually cost you more
As the United States and Europe ramp up their sanctions on Russia, Western consumers will soon face rising costs.
Continue Reading 4 things to watch in Joe Biden’s first State of the Union address
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden is set to deliver his first State of the Union address at the Capitol on Tuesday evening, a chance for him to lay out his domestic agenda and speak to the world during an international crisis in Europe. During his speech, scheduled to begin at 9 p.m. ET,
Continue Reading Over a third of parents believe CBD and marijuana are the same, a new report says
Some 80% of parents say they know little to nothing about CBD products, according to a new poll by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health at the University of Michigan Health.
Continue Reading Demand for COVID-19 testing is falling, but experts caution it’s as important as ever
As the United States emerges from the Omicron wave, COVID-19 testing has slowed to a fraction of what it was at the beginning of the year.
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Allegiant brings new flight to Idaho Falls Airport
Travelers in Idaho Falls can soon hop on a cheap non-stop flight to the Golden State.
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Multi-agency investigation into overnight shooting in Shelley
A multi-agency investigation is underway after an overnight shooting involving a Shelley Police officer.
Continue Reading Pocatello man still in Ukraine as war rages on
It’s estimated that more than 422 thousand people have evacuated Ukraine. But a Pocatello man was not one of them.
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Idaho’s largest solar farm proposed for Power County
Idaho’s largest solar farm could be built in southeastern Idaho.
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New precincts in Bannock County
The Bannock County Elections Office is unveiling the new legislative map that re-draws boundaries based on the most recent census data.
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After more than 30 years, Lieutenant Colin Erickson is hanging up his badge
It’s been a long road to this point but now former Rexburg Police Lieutenant Colin Erickson is hanging up his badge and retiring. Monday afternoon the Rexburg Police Department and City officials recognized him through a brief ceremony. Erickson says he’s in “shock.” as he never thought he would make it to this point. “law enforcement’s a tough career, but I’ve totally enjoyed working with the people, especially people of Rexburg in southeast Idaho. I’ve always felt like law enforcement is a corporation effort between law enforcement and community working together and being proactive in preventing. And that’s that’s been my career of working with the public.”
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Gov. Gordon to lift Public Health Emergency declaration
Governor Mark Gordon has announced he has begun the process to end Wyoming’s COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) declaration effective March 14.
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New drug to prevent COVID-19 now locally available
A new medication is now available locally for those who have a compromised immune system to help defend from COVID-19.
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McGeachin delivers taped speech to white nationalist meeting
Idaho Republican Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin and Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene were among the speakers at a white nationalist gathering in Florida.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,526 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,526 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths over the weekend.
Continue Reading Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness fell quickly for kids during Omicron surge but still offered some protection against severe disease
The effectiveness of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines for children waned quickly during the Omicron surge, especially among children ages 5 to 11, but was still protective against severe disease, according to new data from the New York State Department of Health.
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Idaho House OKs some cybersecurity records remaining secret
Lawmakers in the House have approved exempting some government cybersecurity records from public disclosure in a measure backers say is needed to thwart terrorist attacks.
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Idaho gas prices hold steady while US average soars
Idaho fell three places this week, and now ranks 23rd in the country for most expensive fuel.
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BBB warns against fake charity scams
As the Ukrainian-Russian Conflict intensifies daily, the Better Business Bureau is reminding us to take the time to be extra cautious and safe if we wish to donate to any particular charities.
Continue Reading Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pledge to match donations for Ukrainian refugees up to $1 million
Actors Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are promising to match every donation up to $1 million for refugees fleeing war in Ukraine, the couple said on social media.
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Idaho bill eyes using public money for private education
Backers say a plan to create education savings accounts will help students in kindergarten through 12th grade, but opponents say it’s just another voucher program to funnel public education money to private and religious schools.
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Fatal crash north of Buhl
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle fatality crash that occurred on Friday at approximately 1:23 p.m., at 4500 N and 1600 E, in Twin Falls County, north of Buhl.
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Crash west of Jerome
Idaho State Police is investigating a two-vehicle, injury crash that occurred Sunday at approximately 4:00 a.m., on I-84 near milepost 155, west of Jerome.
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Idaho universities gain exclusive access to Idaho National Laboratory supercomputer
Students and faculty at Idaho’s three public research universities will soon have exclusive access to one of the nation’s fastest academic supercomputers thanks to an agreement signed in January
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Fire leaves inside of building in ruin
A fire in Lava Hot Springs leaves the inside of a building burned and scarred.
Continue Reading Liz Cheney calls out fellow House Republicans for associating with White nationalist event
By Eva McKend, Melanie Zanona and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Republican Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming called out two members of her conference who spoke at an event organized by White nationalist Nick Fuentes. “As Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene and Rep Paul Gosar speak at this white supremacist, anti-Semitic, pro-Putin event, silence by Republican Party leaders
Continue Reading ‘I’ve got morons on my team’: Romney blasts fellow GOP members for attending White nationalist event and supporting Putin
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Sunday blasted his fellow GOP members who attended a White nationalist event and those who support Russia President Vladimir Putin as the country invades Ukraine.
Continue Reading FDA doubles dosage of COVID-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply
The US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday revised the emergency use authorization for Evusheld, a monoclonal antibody against COVID-19 for immunocompromised people and those who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, to double the initial dose. People who’ve already received the drug should go back for an additional dose as soon as possible, the agency said.
Continue Reading Meltdowns may be normal, but there is a way to help your kids better process their feelings
As Shirley Oldale tucked her 3-year-old son into bed, he said, “I am sad because I wanted to play, and I don’t want to go to bed.”
Continue Reading Having certain health conditions in adolescence may be linked with faster aging in adulthood, study says
If you were obese, smoked or had a psychological disorder in adolescence, you might age faster than your peers as an adult, new research has found.
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2021 Festival of Trees brings some warmth to Development Workshop Inc.
The 47th Edition of the Idaho Falls Festival of Trees (FOT) was back in person last November and the community came back in droves to support this annual tradition.
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DEQ awards $30,000 to the city of Teton in Fremont County
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) awarded a $30,000 wastewater planning grant to the city of Teton in Fremont County.
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Dora Erickson Elementary closed Monday
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Dora Erickson Elementary School in Idaho Falls School District 91 is closed Monday, February 28 because of an issue with the heating system. All other D91 schools are open.
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Ukrainian-Russian Conflict close to home
Ukrainians in the Southeast Idaho Region came to the bridge on Memorial Drive in Downtown Idaho Falls. They came to voice their concern and worry about what has been taking place in their homeland. Chants of “No War!” and “Stop Putin!” filled the air as they waved signs.
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Pocatello hosts indoor putt-putt tournament
The Bannock Civitan Club hosted their 33rd annual Putt-Putt Indoor Golf Tournament.
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Utah orders removal of Russian alcohol from state-run stores
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s governor has signed an executive order requiring the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to immediately remove all Russian-produced and Russian-branded products from its shelves. The order announced Saturday by Gov. Spencer Cox was in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and mirrors moves by governors of other states.
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Late-night fire in Idaho Falls
At 12:23 a.m. on Feb. 26, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a structure fire at Riverside Senior Housing, located at 450 J Street in Idaho Falls. It was reported that there were flames coming from a bottom apartment.
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Idaho nuclear lab, University of Utah expand research deal
The Idaho National Laboratory and the University of Utah have announced a five-year agreement on research collaborations between students, faculty and laboratory researchers.
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Aid for Friends is at full capacity with COVID-19 protocols in place
One homeless shelter is feeling the effects of the cold and pandemic in southeast Idaho.
Continue Reading Need for affordable housing runs up against Utah zoning laws
A growing chorus of experts say middle housing, a class of multifamily housing options that falls between single-family homes and large apartment complexes, is a vital instrument in the fight against unaffordable housing.
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Idaho Falls hires public information officer, chief of staff positions
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has hired former City of Idaho Falls Public Information Officer Bud Cranor as her new Chief of Staff and Eric Grossarth to replace Cranor as the City’s Public Information Officer.
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New hours at Jackson recreation center
Teton County/Jackson Recreation Center users can expect an increase in facility operating hours starting next week.
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Police release identity of snowmobiler killed
The Gallatin County Coroner’s Office investigated a snowmobile accident involving a fatality near West Yellowstone Wednesday.
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Gordon appoints new District Court Judge for Fourth Judicial District
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Darci Phillips to be a District Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District serving Sheridan County.
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Jackson Police investigate after ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found
The Jackson Police Department began investigating a call about ibuprofen-laced hot dogs found at May Park in east Jackson Friday around 7:50 a.m.
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Side-by-side to be raffled off for homelessness
A new campaign to raise funds for an Idaho Falls shelter has begun.
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Jefferson School District seeking $80 million bond
Jefferson School District 251 is asking for voters to approve a new school bond, which would fund several proposed projects.
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Idaho Falls YMCA cuts ribbon at new playground
The local YMCA officially opened the new “Christina Anderson Playground and Outdoor Basketball Court” Friday.
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Superintendent Ybarra’s Prevention and Support conference comes to Boise
The 28th annual Idaho Prevention and Support conference, “Peace, Hope, and Healing During Challenging Times,” is set for April 11- 13.
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Governor Gordon appoints state engineer
Governor Mark Gordon has announced the appointment of Brandon Gebhart as Wyoming State Engineer.
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Construction on Pocatello Booster Station and Transmission line begins Monday
The City of Pocatello recently awarded IMCO General Construction, Inc. to construct a new Booster Station and Transmission line off of Pocatello Creek Road with funding provided through the Water Department’s capital reserve budget.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,051 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,051 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths Friday.
Continue Reading New CDC COVID-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country
New metrics from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that about 28% of people in the United States live in a county where they need to wear masks indoors, a significant drop from previous metrics that advised 99% of people in the US to keep their masks on.
Continue Reading Ketanji Brown Jackson’s path to the Supreme Court
By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter As President Joe Biden rifled through binders filled with pages of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s qualifications as a part of his decision-making process, he also focused on something as valuable as her sparkling resume: her life story. Biden, a man who often harkens back to his own
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Construction update on Mountain American Center
Construction on the $62 million Mountain America Center is moving along, right on schedule.
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Caldwell woman sentenced for bank fraud
A Caldwell woman was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for bank fraud.
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Grand Teton helicopter goat shoot fells 50 invasive animals
Contractors hired by Grand Teton National Park have killed 50 invasive mountain goats this week in a campaign to protect the park’s herd of native bighorn sheep.
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Simplot donates to community programs in southeastern Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello’s J.R. Simplot Co. employees presented a ceremonial check in the amount of $122,242 Thursday that will provide critical support for community members in need.
Continue Reading How travel is being impacted by the Ukraine invasion
Ukraine’s airspace is currently closed in the wake of the Russian invasion.
Continue Reading Battle for Ukrainian capital underway as Russian troops seek to encircle Kyiv
Ukrainian forces fought Friday to hold back a Russian advance on the capital, Kyiv, amid warnings the city could fall within hours or days and as officials handed out weapons to reservists.
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Yellowstone road improvement projects in 2022
There will be three major road improvement projects in Yellowstone National Park beginning in 2022.
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BLM temporarily closes Discovery Hill Bluffs Road
The Bureau of Land Management has closed Discovery Hill Bluffs Road near Salmon.
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ISU professor watching Ukraine situation closely
One of the people watching the Ukraine conflict very closely is Idaho State University Political Science Professor Dr. Colin Johnson.
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Dads on Duty in Jefferson School District
The new volunteer program brings in dads to bridge the community and schools together, explains Whitney Wagoner, the student safety coordinator for the district.
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Yellowstone starts bison cull as animals migrate to Montana
Yellowstone National Park captured 37 bison migrating outside the park and sent most of them to slaughter under a program that seeks to prevent the animals from spreading disease to cattle in neighboring Montana.
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Investigation finds local potato farm offers illegal low wages or deportation to workers
The U.S. Department of Labor found a potato farm in Bancroft failed to pay required wages and provide safe living conditions for its foreign workers.
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Man sentenced to federal prison for vehicle break-in and credit card fraud scheme
A Miami Beach, Florida man was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud stemming from his participation in a vehicle break-in scheme that victimized individuals and businesses across the country.
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Boise man sentenced to 4 years for methamphetamine distribution
A Boise man was sentenced to 48 months in federal prison for distribution of methamphetamine.
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Salmon man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Salmon man on Thursday for alleged sexual exploitation of a minor.
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Alcohol serving health bill passes Senate
At the Idaho Statehouse Thursday, the Senate passed a bill to lower the age for someone to be able to sale and serve alcohol.
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Substitute teacher drug test bill goes to full House
The House Education Committee advanced a bill to require mandatory drug testing for substitute teachers Thursday.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,409 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 2,409 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths Thursday.
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Bannock County completes ADA restroom renovations under budget
After months of hard work and supply chain delays, the six newly renovated, wheelchair accessible restrooms in the Bannock County Courthouse were completed under budget.
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House OKs bill to keep lethal injection drug source secret
The House has approved legislation that would bar Idaho officials from releasing where they obtain the drugs used in lethal injection executions.
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Students celebrate FFA Week by driving tractors into school
Students at Rigby High School arrived in style Thursday.
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See how Idaho is affected by e-commerce scams
Wicked Reports investigated e-commerce scams in Idaho using data from the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaints Center.
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Man pleads guilty to methamphetamine trafficking
A California man pleaded guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
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Idaho Falls Zoo seeks new adult volunteers
The Idaho Falls Zoo needs adult volunteers to perform on-grounds conservation presentations, support education programs, special events, help with zoo grounds and exhibit maintenance and gardening.
Continue Reading Oreo maker and Coke bottler close up shop in Ukraine
By Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business A number of companies have suspended production or limited manufacturing output in Ukraine because of the Russian invasion early Thursday. Companies that made those announcements include Carlsberg, a Coca-Cola bottling company, snack maker Mondelez and steel manufacturer ArcelorMittal. They join a number of airlines that have already suspended operations to
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