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Park shooter enters guilty plea

November 13, 2019 3:08 PM News Team

The man charged with firing a gun into a group of cars and people at Idaho Falls Tautphaus Park on the night of July 30 changed his plea in Seventh…

Blackfoot High School closure date rescheduled to Friday

November 13, 2019 12:45 PM News Team

UPDATE 11/13/19 12:45 p.m. Blackfoot High School will now be closed Friday instead of Thursday because the city will be able to make needed repairs…

Ben Rector coming to Rexburg

November 13, 2019 10:58 AM News Team

Emmy-nominated musician Ben Rector will perform at Brigham Young University-Idaho in March as part of his 2020 acoustic…

New law requires Idaho drivers to provide proof of insurance to DMV or risk registration suspension

November 13, 2019 9:53 AM News Team

Vehicle owners will need to provide proof of insurance for two consecutive months or risk having their registration suspended beginning in…

Load of molasses tips on I-86

November 13, 2019 9:27 AM News Team

A semi hauling molasses tipped over on I-86 early Wednesday…

High profile disappearance case to be featured on national TV

November 13, 2019 9:25 AM News Team

One of the most high-profile cases in this area will be showcased in the national…

Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates those working to improve availability of medical care

November 12, 2019 9:22 PM News Team

This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the nearly 270,000 licensed in the United…

Hacking a medical device: the bad and the good

November 12, 2019 9:21 PM Todd Kunz

What if a medical device suddenly went out or started pumping the wrong amount of chemicals into your…

Judge orders payment to attorneys in Pocatello utilities class-action lawsuit

November 12, 2019 9:19 PM Emma Iannacone

The City of Pocatello will have to pay $1.1 million to the attorneys who handled the class-action lawsuit over the city’s utility…

Magistrate judge interviews scheduled

November 13, 2019 9:08 AM News Team

The 7th District Magistrate Commission will interview five candidates to replace retiring Judge Mark Rammell…

Idaho Falls removes abandoned and illegally parked vehicles from streets

November 12, 2019 5:31 PM Jilliana Colina

In preparation for the winter snow removal season, the Idaho Falls Police Department conducted a ‘Super-Operation” on Tuesday, to clear abandoned…

More people claiming they are receiving counterfeit items

September 28, 2019 5:23 PM News Team

The Better Business Bureau is alerting people to a scam that is getting national attention– counterfeit items. Many people are reporting to the…

Yellowstone National Park, Facebook

November 5, 2019 4:56 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming legislative committee will discuss possibly expanding the Medicaid program in the…

Shooting suspect filed $9M tort claim against city in Idaho

November 5, 2019 4:50 PM Associated Press

A man shot by Idaho police officers has filed a tort claim seeking $9 million in damages after he had his legs amputated after the…

Ed Smart to speak for first time about coming out at summit

November 4, 2019 4:48 PM Associated Press

The father of Utah kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak publicly for the first time since coming out as gay at a LGBTQ youth…

Huntsmans give $150M to start mental health institute

November 4, 2019 4:47 PM Associated Press

The University of Utah says a new mental health institute funded by a $150 million donation from the influential Huntsman family will focus on…

Wyoming trooper injured while assisting stranded motorist

November 1, 2019 4:45 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Highway Patrol says one of its troopers has been suffered minor injuries in an accident on Interstate…

Fallen Utah Marine killed in WWII identified after 75 years

October 31, 2019 4:44 PM Associated Press

A U.S. defense agency has identified and recovered the body of a Utah Marine about 76 years after he was killed in battle during World War…

Judge: Woman’s sex assault lawsuit against UI can continue

October 31, 2019 4:37 PM Associated Press

A federal judge says a woman’s lawsuit against the University of Idaho for allegedly placing her at higher risk of sexual assault can move…

Idaho man sets woman on fire, gets up to 10 years in prison

November 12, 2019 4:37 PM Associated Press

A district judge has sentenced an Idaho man to at least three years in prison after he pleaded guilty to domestic battery as part of a plea…

Utah Alcoholic Beverage Control out of bar licenses again

October 30, 2019 4:34 PM Associated Press

A Utah liquor commission has announced it is running out of bar licenses for potential business owners again after a similar shortage two years…

BLM names Challis Field Office manager

November 12, 2019 4:38 PM News Team

A retired Marine has been selected as the new Bureau of Land Management field manager of the Challis Field Office.…

Montana hunter reports shooting grizzly bear in self-defense

October 28, 2019 4:31 PM Associated Press

State wildlife officials are investigating after a hunter reported shooting a grizzly bear in self-defense in southwestern…

Assistant Wyoming football coach Garza resigns after DUI

October 28, 2019 4:30 PM Associated Press

Assistant University of Wyoming football coach Willie Mack Garza has resigned after being charged with drunken…

Utah authorities seek information on cattle shooting cases

October 28, 2019 4:28 PM Associated Press

The Humane Society of Utah has offered a $2,500 reward for information leading to those responsible for fatally shooting cattle in multiple…

Idaho officer rape charge dropped, still under investigation

October 25, 2019 4:23 PM Associated Press

A judge has dismissed a felony rape charge against an Idaho police officer at the request of the prosecutors needing more time to present evidence to…

Police: Woman killed had BB gun that looked 9mm handgun

October 25, 2019 4:21 PM Associated Press

Authorities in southwestern Idaho say a woman pointed a BB gun that resembled a 9mm handgun at officers before two officers opened fire, killing…

Yellowstone visits hit 6-year low

November 12, 2019 4:31 PM News Team

Tourism numbers continued to decline at Yellowstone National Park in October.…

Fire closes Pocatello school

November 12, 2019 12:10 PM News Team

Classes have been canceled at the Lincoln Early Childhood Center in Pocatello, after a fire broke out in one of the modular units Monday…

Give police a bird

November 12, 2019 12:02 PM News Team

Pocatello Police will be collecting frozen turkeys for donation to the Idaho Food Bank. …

Jackson Kmart to close by February

November 12, 2019 11:55 AM News Team

Kmart in Jackson will close by…

Students raise money for Red Cross

November 12, 2019 10:43 AM Ariel Schroeder

Students raised money for the Red Cross to support Hurricane Dorian relief…

Veterans were honored at an annual ceremony in Rexburg

November 12, 2019 10:42 AM Jilliana Colina

Hearts were moved as veterans both old and young were honored for their brave service to our country on…

Community effort to light up Caldwell Park

November 11, 2019 3:46 AM Emma Iannacone

It’s not easy to turn a dark park into a winter wonderland, but with the help of friendly neighbors, the Caldwell Park in Pocatello is a little…

Police investigate shooting incident

November 10, 2019 3:44 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are investigating reports of gun shots being fired in the parking lot of the Hurricanes Night Club at 888 North Holmes Saturday…

A smashing night for ISU students

November 9, 2019 3:41 PM News Team

The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…

“Power Wyoming” takes on serious economic challenges

November 11, 2019 3:16 PM News Team

The Wyoming Legislature’s Revenue Committee is reviewing preliminary data, which indicates the state will see declining revenues for several years…

Interim CEO named at Portneuf Medical Center

November 11, 2019 3:07 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center has named Mark Gregson as interim Chief Executive Officer while the hospital seeks a permanent…

Hunters find body of crash victim

November 11, 2019 11:44 AM Matthew Rosenberg

A 70-year-old Bonneville County man was found dead at the scene of a crash about one mile from the Snake River Road on Fall Creek…

Gas prices on the rise

November 11, 2019 11:09 AM Curtis Jackson

Idaho gas prices rose again this week. …

Regional opera singers audition for The Met

November 9, 2019 8:32 PM News Team

On Saturday, singers from all over the region put their pipes to the test in an audition that could lead to a spot in The Metropolitan…

5 car chain reaction accident on Pocatello overpass

November 8, 2019 8:27 PM Linda Larsen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A chain reaction collision in Pocatello sent one woman to the hospital and damaged 5 cars. Police received the…

Boise based construction company expands into Idaho Falls

November 8, 2019 8:25 PM Jilliana Colina

Expanding opportunities has lured one Boise based construction company to open its first office in Idaho…

Study says senior citizens are lacking confidence behind the wheel

November 8, 2019 8:24 PM Jilliana Colina

For many senior citizens, getting behind the wheel isn’t the same experience they once had in their…

A smashing night for ISU students

November 8, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…

Pocatello joins growing number of cities backing Idaho Power’s green initiative

November 8, 2019 8:20 PM News Team

A growing number of Idaho communities are joining Idaho Power’s efforts in going 100% clean energy by 2045. Now, Pocatello has joined the…

Boundary markers float with the wind

November 8, 2019 8:19 PM News Team

If you’re planning to do some ice fishing on Henry’s Lake, be advised, you may not be where you think you…

Lawmakers consider shifting resources from audits to budgets

November 8, 2019 8:17 PM Associated Press

A panel of lawmakers is looking at making changes to Idaho’s only independent performance evaluations agency, possibly by having staffers focus more…

Overlooked Wyoming ballots found in vault, counted

November 8, 2019 8:16 PM Associated Press

Election officials in a western Wyoming county say they’ve counted 77 absentee ballots they overlooked on Election…

Idaho Falls plans to build new police station on recently purchased Stockyard land

November 8, 2019 8:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Idaho Falls plans to build new police station on recently purchased Stockyard…

“Super Operation” targets illegally parked vehicles

November 8, 2019 8:13 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police will launch a campaign Tuesday, November 12, to remove illegally parked and abandoned vehicles around the…

Donation to help IFFD specialty training

November 8, 2019 7:59 PM News Team

Basic American Foods donated a check for $11,124 to the Idaho Falls Fire Department…

Fire damages Shelley home

November 8, 2019 7:57 PM News Team

A suspected electrical fire damaged a home on 1500 North in Shelley at around 5…

Pocatello commits to clean energy

November 8, 2019 7:55 PM News Team

The Pocatello City Council has adopted a resolution committing the city to clean energy.…

Wyoming economy shows strength

November 8, 2019 7:51 PM News Team

Wyoming job growth was strong through the first quarter of the year, according to the Department of Workforce…

ELF Project hopes watch party helps cross fundraising goal line

November 7, 2019 7:48 PM News Team

Thursday night, dozens gathered at Gateway Transitional Care in Pocatello to watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Oakland Raiders. But they…

ISU’s Construction Combine gets recognition on Congressional Record

November 7, 2019 7:46 PM News Team

During a Thursday event, Idaho State University’s ‘Construction Combine’ was recognized on the Congressional…

Police seek public’s help to identify robbery suspects

November 7, 2019 7:44 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 3200 E. block of E. Lincoln Road to a report of a robbery Wednesday…

Gala held to honor those 100 years old and older

November 7, 2019 7:42 PM Jilliana Colina

Celebrating life at any age is a special occasion, especially when the number is 100.…

Woman sentenced in $5.5M multi-state insurance fraud

November 7, 2019 7:41 PM News Team

A Spokane woman was sentenced to prison and millions of dollars of restitution after pleading to a multi-state insurance fraud…

RizeCon helping local businesses thrive

November 7, 2019 7:39 PM News Team

A world of mentoring can be found at this year’s RizeCon event. Small businesses, the economic fabric of southeast Idaho, are getting help to…

Report: No defects in tour bus in Utah crash that killed 4

November 7, 2019 7:33 PM News Team

U.S. authorities investigating a tour bus crash that killed four Chinese tourists in Utah say they haven’t uncovered any mechanical problems that…

Retiring anchor surprised by well wishes from former co-anchors

November 7, 2019 7:32 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Laural Porter and Susan Furniss send video retirement message to Jay Hildebrandt. Jay also has report on 35 years covering the…

Yellowstone visitor survey finds…it’s crowded!

November 7, 2019 7:29 PM News Team

Most visitors say their recent trip to Yellowstone National Park was good or excellent.…

Idaho governor asks agencies to cut budgets

November 7, 2019 7:27 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has asked most state agencies to trim their current budgets by 1% and prepare for more cuts in the coming…

Wyoming legislative panel rejects alcohol tax increase

November 7, 2019 7:24 PM Associated Press

An interim legislative panel has rejected a proposal that would increase the state tax on alcohol to fund substance abuse treatment programs in…

New agreement allows spent fuel research at INL

November 7, 2019 7:09 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Governor Brad Little have signed a new agreement outlining how the federal agency will resolve breaches of…

Donations move Yellowstone improvements forward

November 7, 2019 5:51 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park’s official nonprofit partner raised $1 million in private funds over a 3-day period at the end of…

A new Gem State quarter

November 6, 2019 5:49 PM Adrian Luevano

The United States Mint officially launched America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in…

UPDATE: Power restored in Idaho falls

November 6, 2019 5:47 PM News Team

UPDATE 8:24 P.M. 11/6/19: Power has been restored to all…

Bond for Power County Hospital District does not pass to complete renovations

November 6, 2019 5:45 PM News Team

Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained…

New building ideas stir after Blackfoot pool levy fails

November 6, 2019 5:43 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the…

South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters

November 6, 2019 5:41 PM Emma Iannacone

Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the way…

Updates on the Lorenzo Bridge construction

November 6, 2019 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

For drivers who pass the Lorenzo Bridge daily, the construction project might feel like it’s been going on for years, but the end is…

ELF Project hosting watch party fundraiser for Raiders fan

November 6, 2019 5:37 PM News Team

As part of a continued effort to send die-hard Raiders fan Charles Buck to a game in Oakland, the ELF Project is hosting a watch party Thursday for…

Crapo’s office to honor vets and service to vets

November 6, 2019 5:35 PM News Team

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will recognize 28 Idahoans with his 2019 Spirit of Freedom Awards this month.…

Wyoming wildlife crossing projects press forward

November 6, 2019 5:34 PM News Team

Two Wyoming agencies have committed a combined $2.5 million to help install wildlife underpasses along US 189 to help reduce wildlife-vehicle…

Volunteers promote avalanche awareness

November 6, 2019 5:31 PM News Team

Volunteers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou Targhee National Forest, and Bonneville Search and Rescue helped post “Know the Snow”…

Fremont ambulance override fails

November 6, 2019 5:29 PM News Team

The Fremont County ambulance district’s effort to expand its tax base failed…

Alleged home- invader under arrest in Idaho Falls

November 6, 2019 5:27 PM News Team

A Rigby man is in custody after he was caught attempting to enter homes in Idaho Falls Tuesday…

Franklin Courthouse future decided

November 5, 2019 5:24 PM News Team

Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…

Mayor challenge decided in Rexburg

November 5, 2019 5:23 PM News Team

Rexburg’s Mayor prevails, but a challenger wins in Sugar…

Lemhi voters approve sales tax, reject CEI District

November 5, 2019 5:22 PM News Team

In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax…

In Bonneville County: Idaho Falls Council seat decided

November 5, 2019 5:20 PM News Team

All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…

Voters decide Bingham County Recreation District

November 5, 2019 5:18 PM News Team

The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district.…

Power County hospital bond falls short

November 5, 2019 5:17 PM News Team

Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…