Jury selected in Chad Daybell’s trial, opening arguments begin Wednesday
The final stages of jury selection Chad Daybell’s trial are…
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Local restaurant owner takes a look back at preparing for the 2017 eclipse
Between community planning meetings for business owners to packing grocery stores ahead of time, the City of Idaho Falls was prepared. The community…
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ITD responds to Chester community concerns surrounding Highway 20 project
More than 100 people in the small community of Chester, Idaho, are petitioning plans by the Idaho Transportation Department to consolidate Highway…
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Rewatch the total solar eclipse here
The day has finally arrived. In just a few hours, a total solar eclipse will create a celestial spectacle as it makes its way over parts of Mexico,…
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Idaho DMV has new phone numbers for customers
You will now need to dial new phone numbers to reach the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles…
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Idaho gas prices up another 11 cents
It’s a familiar story, and one that Idaho drivers may soon tire of hearing.…
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YOUR PHOTOS: Eclipse 2024
Pictures of the April 8, 2024 eclipse…
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Hospital video captures armed escape of Idaho white supremacist prison gang member from hospital
Security video captured most of an ambush at an Idaho hospital that left three corrections officers with gunshot wounds and allowed a white…
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SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…
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Food Truck Roundup returns to Pocatello on Monday
A popular attraction in the Gate City is making its…
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Local elementary students watch partial solar eclipse
Students around the region went outside and watched the partial…
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AARP Idaho to host Idaho Sec. of State on statewide town hall
This call is open to everyone whether they are an AARP member or…
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Downtown hair-cutting school hosts its first-ever ‘Barber Battles’
A new competition will allow many local barbers, and aspiring barbers, to show off their skills.…
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Child dead after crash involving semi-truck in Twin Falls
A child is dead after a crash on State Highway 50 in Twin Falls County, which involved a…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to build 15 more temples worldwide
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans to build 15 additional temples around the world in the coming…
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Pocatello seeks to raise awareness of Child abuse during National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Awareness Month is in April, and the city of Pocatello is doing its part in trying to raise awareness on the subject. They held…
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District 91 budget cuts could include employees
Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…
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Zoo Idaho opens on Saturday
Animal enthusiasts will get their chance to visit the zoo this…
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Valentine Ballroom and Bridal hosting Bridal Gala
Wedding season is coming, and brides-to-be in Pocatello have a chance this weekend to…
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Governor Gordon approves 2 EMF projects
Governor Gordon has approved two separate projects to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF).…
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Fresh fruit and vegetable grant program available to Idaho elementary dchools
The program gives students the opportunity to try fruits and vegetables they wouldn’t otherwise be able to…
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Gov. Gordon makes change to leadership team
Governor Mark Gordon is announcing a change to his leadership…
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Missing person case from 1986 solved
A missing person case from 1986 has been…
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Chad Daybell trial moves to the next stage
Another round of voir dire in the Chad Daybell trial continued Friday with another group of…
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4 arrested during drug investigation at Idaho Falls residence
Four people were arrested Thursday as part of an ongoing drug investigation at an Idaho Falls residence.…
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Flood warning in effect in Bannock County
A flood warning continues to be in effect in Bannock County. The National Weather Service reports flooding will be seen along the Portneuf…
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Police: 15-year-old runaway in Bear Lake County has been found safe
The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s is looking for a runaway…
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How to fortify your property against unexpected damage
Getting insurance is one of the best ways to prepare your belongings for the unexpected.…
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Gas prices continue to rise caused by demand
Pain at the pump continues as gas prices are averaging 50 cents higher than a month…
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Absentee ballots mailed for May Idaho Primary Election
County Elections offices throughout the state of Idaho have begun mailing absentee ballots for the May 21 primary election.…
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Wyoming State Government Jobs Expo set April 16
Admission to the Wyoming Jobs Expo is…
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Customer hearing scheduled regarding proposed sale of natural gas utility in Franklin County
Written comments on the application are being accepted until Wednesday, April 10, 2024.…
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Brief construction impacts at 17th Street and Holmes Avenue
Construction will cause brief morning closures at the intersection of 17th Street and South Holmes…
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2024 spring bicycling begins between Yellowstone’s West Entrance and Mammoth Hot Springs
Bicyclists willing to brave the unpredictable weather of spring in Yellowstone National Park can now ride 49 miles between the West Entrance in…
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Public comment wanted on Content Standards alignment review
Public comment will be accepted through April…
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SIPH holding Family Fun Day event on Saturday
For Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April, Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with local agencies to hold a FREE Family Fun Day…
Continue Reading 52 jurors selected in Chad Daybell trial; Court continues Friday
More than 50 potential jurors have been selected so far in the trial for Chad Daybell.…
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Extra police patrols out during Distracted Driving Awareness Month
It comes with a hefty fine and it kills thousands of people every year.…
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Spud Kings rule junior hockey attendance records
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings wrapped up another record-setting season Wednesday night – not on the ice, but around…
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Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility
Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…
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Chris Foiles pleads not guilty
The man accused of killing his girlfriend and possibly living with her body for more than two weeks was back in a…
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Chester residents concerned about proposed changes to US 20 intersections
Greater capacity, higher traveling speed and fewer accidents are some of the benefits of consolidating intersections on US 20 from Chester to Ashton.…
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Police search for 16-year-old runaway
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a 16-year-old…
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Police search Idaho Falls home for possible drug activity
Police have served a search warrant at a home in the 400 block of 4th Street in Idaho Falls for possible drug activity.…
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Kohberger defense argues for change of venue
In Moscow Thursday, murder suspect Bryan Kohberger was back in…
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New Pocatello traffic lights going in
The project to widen the roads and install traffic lights at the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne Roads in Pocatello is finally nearing…
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Bonneville County Transfer Station temporarily closed for 3 weeks
The Bonneville County Transfer Station is temporarily closed for three weeks due to additional maintenance…
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Idaho economist will present state in-migration trends April 9
The state’s in-migration trends will be the focus of the next Idaho Department of Labor webinar, Tuesday, April…
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Jensen Grove Walking Bridge closed
The popular Jensen Grove Walking Bridge in blackfoot is being closed for…
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Construction begins on Idaho Falls City Hall’s first elevator
The City of Idaho Falls is installing the first elevator in its City Hall’s 94-year…
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Yellowstone expands access to allow for year-round fishing in 2 locations
Beginning Nov. 1, 2024, Yellowstone National Park will expand fishing access by allowing for year-round fishing opportunities at two locations in…
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Best scenic drives in Idaho
It’s time to hit the road—Stacker compiled a list of the best scenic drives in Idaho using data from Tripadvisor as of March…
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Gordon appoints interim Chief Information Officer of ETS
Governor Mark Gordon has appointed Aaron Roberts as the interim Chief Information Officer of the Department of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS).…
Continue Reading Day 4 of jury selection in Chad Daybell trial
Just 13 more jurors are needed to reach their pool of 50 and to move into the peremptory strikes phase of the Chad Daybell murder…
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Bill requiring Idaho libraries to move ‘harmful materials’ heads to Gov. Little
A bill allowing a legal claim against a library in Idaho is now heading to Governor Brad Little’s desk for his…
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News you can use this morning – April 4, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The search continues for an inmate who walked away from his job at a community re-entry center in Idaho…
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Idaho Falls switches from snow plowing to street sweeping for the season
The City of Idaho Falls Street Division will begin sweeping residential streets on Monday, April…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Spud Kings suffer season-ending OT heartbreak
The Idaho Falls Spud Kings’ season is…
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Local hiring climate: “There is definitely still a job for anyone who wants one”
Hundreds of people turned out for the Department of Labor job fair in Idaho Falls…
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Idaho lawmakers pass bills targeting LGBTQ+ citizens. Protesters toss paper hearts in protest
Idaho lawmakers have passed a series of bills targeting LGBTQ+ residents this year, including two this week that prevent public employees from being…
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Suspects in custody for Rexburg break-ins
The Rexburg Police Department has three suspects in custody for a string of recent car break-ins as of Wednesday afternoon.…
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ISP troopers head to US-Mexico border
Two teams of Idaho State Police troopers are heading to the…
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Trucker hospitalized after semi truck crashes into home
A trucker is in the hospital after his semi truck crashed into a…
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Pocatello doctor pays $96,000 to settle allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions
A family medicine doctor formerly of Pocatello agreed to pay $96,000 to resolve allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions, prescribed dangerous…
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Inmate walks away from job in Idaho Falls
An Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center resident walked away from his job Wednesday. The Idaho Department of Correction is searching for him.…
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Job fair Wednesday at Idaho Falls Department of Labor
If you are looking for a job or to change careers, there are several opportunities to window shop for a new position at the Idaho Falls job fair…
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Officials release cause of fire at “La Mexicana”
Officials have now released the cause of the fire that took out the “La Mexicana” Tuesday afternoon. The cause of the fire was a faulty electrical…
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McCammon breaks ground on new fire station
The City of McCammon is looking forward to starting construction on its brand new fire…
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Public gets to give input on preserving historic buildings
“We need to keep [the Preservation Plan] updated and…that population growth is just an indicator of why we would do something like…
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Spud Kings fighting to keep their playoff hopes alive
In front of a sold-out crowd, the Idaho Falls Spud Kings will look to keep their first playoff campaign in franchise history…
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Free hazardous waste disposal returns to Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday
Household Hazardous Waste days are returning to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill this Saturday, April 6,…
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News you can use this morning – April 3, 2024
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A fire in St. Anthony, Chad Daybells jury selection, and the search for some thieves in Rexburg continues. Here’s some…
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Rexburg Police searching for suspects in car break-ins
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Rexburg Police Department is searching for suspects in a string of car break-ins. They have some suspects they are asking…
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17 apartments evacuated due to fire in St. Anthony
Multiple agencies are responding to a structure fire in St. Anthony this afternoon. It happened on the intersection of Bridge and Main Street.…
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April is National Organ Donor Month; Rexburg family finds hope after tragedy
For Emily Bowcutt, the topic of organ donation hits home. Her family has experienced both sides of organ donation, from receiving a life-changing…
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Jackson Hole Avalanche team attributes great success to their dogs
Five dogs make up the avalanche team at Jackson Hole. Each one is partnered with a member of the Jackson Hole Ski Patrol that specialize toward…
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New Idaho State University President talks changes coming to campus
During the first few months as President of Idaho State University, Dr. Robert Wagner said one of the biggest concerns he got was the parking lot…
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ISP works to give sexual assault survivors easier access to support
“Survivors must receive the care and support they deserve, regardless of their…
Continue Reading Jury selection continues in Daybell Trial
Jury selection began Monday with District Judge Boyce reading the charges to potential jurors and telling them it is up to the prosecutors to prove…
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Idaho Lottery holds annual Scratch for Schools event
Local schools from across the area got a huge boost on Monday thanks to the Idaho…
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City of Pocatello planning to make changes to sign code
The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hear comments from the public concerning a request by the City of Pocatello Planning &…
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University of Idaho’s annual Vandal Giving Day begins
The University of Idaho’s annual Vandal Giving Day begins today at 11 a.m.…
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School bus destroyed after fire on the Fort Hall Reservation
A school bus is a complete loss after a fire. The Fort Hall Fire Department was called out to Siphon and Truckersville road at 5:00 p.m. Monday.…
Continue Reading Daybell special report: trial, timeline and exclusive interview with family
The murder trial for Chad Daybell is set to start on Monday at the Ada County courthouse.…
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Wolf trapping season closes in 19 counties due to federal court order
Due to a federal court decision, wolf trapping seasons in 19 counties are closed effective April 1 and through June 30, 2024.…
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2 sentenced for drug trafficking in Idaho
Two men have been sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine and fentanyl in eastern…
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District 91 says recent public meetings were helpful in budget cut process
The budget issues with Idaho Falls School District 91 are ongoing, as they continue to search for ways that would help them cut $4 million in their…
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Idaho gas prices jump another 15 cents
Unfortunately, it’s not an April Fool’s joke – Idaho gas prices are soaring…
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No special legislative session for Wyoming
The Wyoming Legislature will not hold a special legislative session this…
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Reserved seating available for the first time at War Bonnet Round Up
ickets for Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, will go on sale online on Tuesday, April…
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Make-A-Wish tries to recruit 1 million supporters in April
The “WishMakers Wanted” campaign’s launch coincides with World Wish…
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McCammon looking forward to new fire station
The City of McCammon is looking forward to starting construction on their brand new fire…
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Pothole repairs planned for Snake River Bridge
Drivers should expect…
Continue Reading News you can use this morning – April 1, 2024
The trial of Chad Daybell starts today and other current stories this…
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Watersprings Church performs a play to celebrate the Easter holiday
Easter is a holiday celebrated by millions of Christians worldwide. At Watersprings Church in Idaho Falls, thousands of people wanting to honor the…
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Hundreds of kids hunt for easter eggs at Snake River Landing
The easter bunny came early to Idaho Falls, and he stopped at the Snake River Landing. Leaving thousands of eggs so children could have fun and…
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Camp Hayden provides kids with special needs an accessible egg hunt
Camp Hayden also had a visit from the Easter Bunny as they held an easter egg hunt at the waterfront at the Snake River Landing.…
Continue Reading Workshop scheduled regarding proposed sale of natural gas utility in Franklin County
The public utilities commission is hosting a workshop on Wednesday, April…
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DWS seeks comment on Wyoming’s SCSEP State Plan
The SCSEP State Plan is Wyoming’s strategy for managing the program that assists senior workers in returning to the…
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River otter trapping season closed in Salmon Region
Idaho Fish and Game was notified the Salmon Region’s limit of 15 river otters was met on March 26.…
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