“We all agree, children deserve to live carefree lives, free of abuse and neglect,” said Gov. Little in a press release. “We want Idaho’s children…
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Diamond P GrassRoots Bison Ranch, the dream project of McCammon couple Rob and Jenny Perkins, grew from humble beginnings in Utah to a popular East…
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The Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial resumes on Wednesday.…
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By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — A judge in Idaho is set to make decisions about what evidence can and cannot be submitted at…
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An autistic teen with physical handicaps continues to fight for his life after being shot nine times by Pocatello Police Officers over the…
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“Thankfully, there were no serious injuries to any involved parties,” writes Rexburg PD in the post. “At this point, both vehicles have been towed,…
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As the Idaho Legislature closed Friday, Governor Brad Little signed into law a revised version of the highly criticized “Medical Freedom Act,” or…
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Last week, Jackson Hole Ski Patrol and Teton County Search & Rescue (TCSAR) came to the aid of a 54-year-old skier who had fallen down Central…
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“One thing that really helps with traffic control is if people will do what’s called zipper merging,” said Buffat. “It’s in our inclination when we…
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The sun has set on the 2025 Idaho Legislative session as both the House and Senate adjourned “Sine Die” Friday, after 89 days in session,…
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Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law a bill intended to prevent illegal immigrants living in Idaho from accessing certain state…
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Farmers and property owners near Custer and Butte County, Idaho, are reporting acts of vandalism targeting their agricultural equipment.
According…
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“The weather’s a little bit warmer, which allows us to get back and maintain and improve the road. So that’s what’s going on now. We’re going to be…
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“Bannock County, in recent years, has been investing in the facilities down here at the fair because this is a true gem of the community,” said Emma…
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The fifth annual ‘Help Jack Give Back’ blood drive is now in full swing and looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and donate blood at…
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After heated debate and dodged questions, the Idaho House passed a bill that seeks to ban medical mandates in governments, schools, and…
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“This isn’t just a rusty old metal sign; it’s a piece of history that tells a story about our region,” said Museum of Idaho Director of…
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Work has begun on building a new fire station in Idaho Falls. City and fire department officials broke ground Wednesday morning for the new Station…
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The second Week of April is national sexually transmitted diseases or STD Awareness Week, and the Eastern Idaho Public Heath is offering free…
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A bill outlining the process for courts to dismiss “frivolous” or unfounded abortion lawsuits brought against Idaho doctors has passed the Idaho…
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McCammon emergency services are about to get a major quality of life upgrade with a brand new fire and EMS station opening in May.
Construction on…
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Community members packed the hall at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Rexburg Tuesday…
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A Bonneville County couple claims a nearby aquifer recharge project has damaged their home and significantly decreased its value.…
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says people should expect to see more animals around roads as the weather warms…
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Convicted murderer Lori Vallow Daybell appeared in an Arizona courtroom Monday as jury selection began in her second high-profile murder trial.…
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Governor Brad Little was joined by legislators and law enforcement leaders in celebrating the passage of Idaho’s immigration enforcement House Bill…
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The former governor will begin chemotherapy immediately. His family says the 73-year-old is facing the diagnosis with “hope, determination, and…
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A Wyoming woman with active warrants was arrested Friday afternoon, March 28, 2025 in Swan Valley after trying to hide from Deputies in a…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said a 43-year-old man made it to shore by himself after his kayak capsized at the Blacktail Reservoir area on…
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“In recent years, demand for these large group sites has far exceeded availability, with sites booking out within minutes,” said the Idaho Department…
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A rural Idaho population is receiving some much-needed assistance. The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has awarded $500,000 in…
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The bowling fundraiser, held at Pocatello’s Tough Guy Lanes, supports the Young Professionals program in helping people entering the workforce or…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will lose thousands of dollars in federal funding following the US Department of Health and Human Services’…
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Hours after Governor Brad Little signed into law a controversial immigration enforcement bill, a United States district judge granted a Temporary…
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Rocky Mountain Power’s costs for fuel and wholesale electricity increased in 2024 but at a lower rate than the previous year, still necessitating a…
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The Bridger-Teton National Forest is implementing a new fee program and large group reservation system for the Snake River Canyon beginning in May…
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Several prescribed burns are scheduled near the Roberts area in early April, as Idaho Fish and Game Upper Snake Region and the Bureau of Land…
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Flu season is still impacting people across eastern Idaho and western Wyoming even as temperatures rise, according to health officials. Epidemiology…
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Senate Bill 11-41 bans camping and sleeping on public property in cities with over 100,000 people. The bill created controversy while in the Idaho…
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Firefighters with the Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) will have the opportunity to learn from real fire conditions in a controlled setting as the…
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Wednesday, Governor Brad Little joined House and Senate leaders as he signed House Bill 304, providing $100 million in property tax relief to…
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The trial of Todd Vernon Brewer, the Pocatello man who allegedly shot and wounded two police officers in May 2022, began earlier this week at the…
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“What we’re doing is we’re celebrating the power of prevention for April,” said Dana Solomon, public information specialist for SIPH. “All of our…
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The investigation revealed that the victim purchased fentanyl from Goodale, who shipped the fentanyl through the Post Office in Chula Vista,…
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“Alex Adams brings a highly strategic and visionary approach to achieving my priorities for Idaho. As my longtime budget director, he helped us…
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Starting March 31, 2025, Inland Crane Inc. will resume work on the Stoddard Pack Bridge Project, which includes the installation of a new pack bridge…
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A bill that would allow death penalty sentences for adults convicted of sexually abusing children ages 12 and younger has passed the Idaho…
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Friday, the IWRB voted unanimously to remove the temporary “pause” on considering funding proposals for ESPA recharge wells that will help…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — If you like A cappella, the Frontier Center is the place to be this Saturday. BYU’s Vocal Point and Noteworthy are…
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Snow is melting and it’s time to start taking care of our lawns. …
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An Idaho Falls woman was arrested for trying to enter a home and taking mail from a home.…
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Attorney General Raúl Labrador introduced the newest member of his ICAC Unit – K-9 Badger, a two-year-old English…
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Owners of the aquarium supply and exotic pet store Aquatic Oasis said they have seen an outpouring of community support helping them through a…
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Governor Ron DeSantis joined Governor Brad Little at the Idaho Statehouse on Monday to push for support for a balanced budget amendment to the U.S.…
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“Why not bring in something as cool as a camel and do a camel…
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The bullet went directly through the horse’s head and out the other end of his body. The Webster’s say it was clearly…
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Truck drivers should know that speed and weight restrictions are in effect for many rural roads in eastern…
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The horse industry contributes billions of dollars to the U.S. economy and provides millions of…
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Members of Idaho State University’s Muslim Student Association (MSA) held a Ramadan Iftar event on Thursday night at the Pond Student Union building…
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The Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Southeast Idaho Skatepark Association, broke ground on the city’s new Optimist…
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The bill’s text states that no flags or banners may fly over public schools or in Idaho classrooms “that represent a political viewpoint, including…
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“Idaho’s law reflects common sense and biological reality, protecting all students’ privacy and safety in spaces like locker rooms and…
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“Senator Jim Risch has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election, he is an exceptional man, and HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!” Trump wrote in a…
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Marta and Todd Murdock say The Healing Ranch is a passion project they have been working on for years, starting when Todd, a US Navy veteran, came up…
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A flurry of court filings in the quadruple murder case against Bryan Kohberger reveal the suspect bought a knife on Amazon months before the killings…
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Idaho drivers may be familiar with the flashing red and blue lights.
But, the familiar pattern will soon be a thing of the past as Idaho State…
Governor Brad Little announced today the Idaho Board of Correction appointed Bree Derrick to serve as director of the Idaho Department of Correction…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – A regional advocacy group is once again threatening to sue the state of Idaho if a bill intended to crack down on illegal…
Continue Reading A bill designed to protect journalists’ confidential sources has passed the Idaho House and Senate with bipartisan support. The bill’s sponsor, Rep.…
Continue Reading Senate Bill 1101 passed the Idaho Senate and House with wide support on both sides of the aisle. The bill outlines the duties, responsibilities, and…
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An engine and wildland firefighters from the Salmon-Challis National Forest responded to a grass fire over the weekend and declared it out the same…
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The Idaho Sheriffs Association has partnered with several Idaho counties to improve Idaho Sheriff Connect.
The app has been available for about 5…
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An Idaho Senate bill is creating controversy as critics say the legislation unfairly targets the state’s most vulnerable.
The proposed…
Continue Reading Monday, the Idaho House voted to unanimously pass a bill that would allow death penalty sentences for adults convicted of sexually abusing children…
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Construction started Monday, March 17th to widen Ammon Road on 35th East from Lincoln Road to Highway 26.
Bonneville County Road and Bridge are…
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Governor Brad Little was joined by Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield and state lawmakers Monday as he signed Senate Bill 1069…
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Senator Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, joined Local News 8’s Kailey Galaviz Tuesday to discuss the issues affecting people in his home state.
The U.S. Senator…
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Boise State is one of 45 universities across the nation currently under investigation for allegedly engaging in discriminatory practices in the…
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is warning Idahoans about a phishing scam involving fraudulent text messages that claim recipients owe toll…
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“It’s the largest fundraiser that we have,” said Daniel Moore, interim director of annual giving at ISU. “…a lot of people doing a little bit can…
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The Shelley Fire Department said they were called to a shop fire around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, on the 700 block of 1550…
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Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan, also called ‘The Compass’, was last updated in 2015, and sets the standard for Fish and Game strategies and tactics…
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House Bill 234 aims to reduce state regulations for childcare facilities. The most controversial change would allow these centers to establish their…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Idaho that they can still apply…
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“The United States Department of Justice is committed to eliminating the threat posed by Mexican drug cartels and their distribution of narcotics…
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HB-378 requires state legislators to report travel destinations, the purpose of the travel, and what entity paid for them to travel outside the state…
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The Idaho House has passed a bill that will add more seats to train medical doctors.…
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BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little has signed a bill increasing the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person and removing the…
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On Wednesday, Governor Brad Little signed into law House Bill 37, adopting the firing squad as Idaho’s primary method of execution.
The law will…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are…
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Cafe Zupas announced Wednesday that it will open a restaurant in Ammon. It will be located in Foothills Square, just south of Culver’s restaurant and…
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“If we want to preserve, protect, perpetuate, manage these species for years to come, for future generations, we have to make sure that we’re…
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Longtime viewers of Local News 8 will recognize Doug as a former reporter, weekend anchor, and one of our original morning anchors. He first…
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Poky Pickleball will host their first tournament this weekend with competitors coming from all over southeast Idaho to play for big prizes.
Sterling…
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By Lauren del Valle and Jean Casarez, CNN (CNN) — Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger plan to argue at trial that the knife sheath recovered from the…
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“I’m honored to continue leading the Idaho Democratic Party at this critical moment. Idahoans are seeing the consequences of Republican leaders…
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A bill that would allow state law enforcement to regulate illegal immigration is heading back to the Idaho House following amendments by the…
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Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said a family fight led to a man being…
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Western Welding Academy, based in Gillette, Wyoming, made a stop at Malad High School on Tuesday to promote trade jobs as part of their ‘2025 Blue…
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A bill that would allow Gem State drivers to carry an electronic copy of their license on their phone is heading to the Senate for further approval.…
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