Teton Pass set to close Wednesday morning for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled to close WYO 22 over the Teton Pass for Wednesday, March 6 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche…
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Idaho Falls completes snow removal, parking restrictions lifted
The recent snowfall resulted in more than two inches of snow, which qualifies as a snow event. Parking restrictions are now in place for all roads…
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Kirtland Temple ownership transferred to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
SALT LAKE CITY (Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints News Release) – Today, Tuesday, March 5, 2024, the responsibility and ownership for the…
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Rexburg Restaurant Rush underway this week
Starting on March 4th a big week for Rexburg dining has begun for the many different restaurants in the city of Rexburg. The Rexburg Chamber of…
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Drowsy driving deaths are 10X higher than before
The best defense is to get enough sleep, about 7 hours a…
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“Doing your research in advance.” How you can stay protected against online scams
This week is National Consumer Protection Week. A time where the Federal Trade Commission wants to drive awareness to avoiding scams, protecting your…
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Facebook and Instagram outage: Widespread disruption affects services
Meta’s platforms, including Facebook and Instagram, went down for thousands of users on…
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Travelers will see traffic shift over Snake River Bridge near Jackson Wednesday
The Wyoming Department of Transportation, along with contract crews from Ames Construction, Inc., will be shifting traffic lanes on Wednesday, March…
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Wyoming Sen. Barrasso will run for No. 2 spot in GOP leadership, narrowing race to replace McConnell
By MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso announced Tuesday that he will run for the No. 2 spot in the…
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Cities and counties prioritize snow removal in streets following the weekend’s storm
Snow removal continues around the clock, but snow in the streets isn’t the only concern for many people across the region.…
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Jury finds Brad Compher guilty of Nori Jones’ death
Closing arguments began Monday morning for Brad Compher at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Judge rules to combine Lance Peck’s cases
Former Downard Funeral home director Lance Peck’s attorney appeared for a hearing in front of Judge Aaron Thompson at the Bannock County Courthouse…
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Two eastern Idaho highways remain closed Tuesday morning
The following Bonneville County roads have been closed due to blowing and drifting…
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Idaho gas prices climb another dime this week
Idaho drivers continue to face surging prices at the pump.…
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Mental Health Monday: What is anxiety?
Anxiety is the most common mental health disorder, affecting 301 million people worldwide, according to the World Health…
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Jackson Hole restaurant owner dies after fall into tree well, Krause family creates scholarship in his honor
The owner of a popular Jackson Hole restaurant died Friday after falling into a tree well while skiing at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. This…
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Prosecutors say Megan Stedman homicide happened in Montana not Idaho Falls
Prosecutors now believe the Megan Stedman homicide occurred in Bozeman, Mont. rather than in Idaho…
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Pocatello seeks community input during multiple rebranding campaign events
The City of Pocatello has organized multiple events for the public next week to gain input on the city’s…
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Track your tax refund online anytime
After you’ve filed your Idaho income tax return, track your refund online for the most up-to-date information.…
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Gov. Little proclaims March STEM Matters Month
Idaho Gov. Brad Little is declaring March STEM Matters…
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Rolling closure to cause 5 minute delays for I-15 drivers near Blackfoot
At approximately 11 a.m. Monday, there will be a rolling closure on Interstate 15 between Exit 89 and Exit…
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TCSD #1 kindergarten registration opens
To enroll in kindergarten in Teton County School District, students must be five years old by August…
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$40 million to improve Yellowstone employee housing
The new investment will fund more than 70 new modular units to address the critical shortage of employee housing at the…
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LDS missionary from Sugar City passes away
A young man from Sugar City, serving in the New Jersey Morristown Mission has passed away after becoming unresponsive this morning from a medical…
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Power restored to thousands in Idaho Falls, IFP working to fully restore power for all customers
Idaho Falls Power has restored electricity to over 2,500 people residing in the Idaho Falls…
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Bannock County Emergency Operations Center activated due to severe snowstorm
The Bannock County Emergency Operations Center has been activated to assist agencies in the aftermath of a severe…
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Idaho is at all time high in reading levels for early ages
Dr. Seuss Day is nationally recongised as the 2nd of March. Which of course was Saturday. The goal of the day is to encourage more reading especially…
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More schools in Eastern Idaho announce closures for Monday
Multiple schools in Bingham County have announced closures for Monday, March 4th.…
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Viewers share storm photos
Viewers send in their photos of the storm aftermath on March 2, 2024.…
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Julian Bowie’s incredible fourth quarter leads Pocatello to first 4A championship since 2000
They never quit, and they are finally over the hump. The Pocatello Thunder won the 4A state championship Saturday night in their third try against…
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Trump wins Idaho Republican Presidential Caucus
The Idaho Republican Party announces that President Donald J. Trump has won the Idaho Republican Presidential…
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Idaho Republicans vote for who they want to be their presidential candidate
Idaho Republicans went to the polls Saturday to participate in the Idaho G.O.P caucus. Many of them braved the weather making sure their voice was…
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Major highways close due to severe winter weather
Severe winter weather has caused some major highways and roads to close, due to driving conditions and…
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Teton’s cinderella run falls short in 54-47 loss to Bonners Ferry in 3A Championship
The Teton Timberwolves came just a few points short of a state championship Saturday, falling to the Bonners Ferry Badgers 54-47 in the 3A title…
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Prolonged power outages impacting Idaho Falls customers
As a result of ongoing winter weather, Idaho Falls Power is now experiencing multiple prolonged outages.…
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Rocky Mountain Power responding to power outages
Rocky Mountain Power crews are responding to wide-spread outages caused by heavy snow and strong winds across southeast Idaho, affecting roughly…
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Heavy snow, wind cause thousands to be without power in eastern Idaho
Power outages continue to affect thousands of people in Eastern Idaho due to the heavy snow that fell Friday and Saturday. …
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Multiple ski resorts close due to safety concerns
Grand Targhee Ski resort announced it is closed on Saturday, due to severe winter weather across the…
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Idaho GOP caucus requires planning from local party leaders
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday. They’re choosing which Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…
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Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton advance to Saturday’s Boys Basketball State Championships
Three local teams are just one win away from glory. Pocatello, Hillcrest, and Teton each won their semifinal games Friday to advance to their…
Continue Reading What you need to know about Idaho’s Republican Caucus on Saturday, March 2
Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday to choose the Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…
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Wyoming range mule deer population declines after severe winter of 2022-23
Wildlife biologists estimate the current herd number to be about 11,000 animals. This is a considerable decline from the February 2023 estimate of…
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Portneuf Greenway Foundation granted easement for new trail
Construction is set for in late 2024 or early…
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75% of Idaho educators choose ISU’s Albion Center for Professional Development
The new year brought a major milestone for Idaho State University and its mission to serve the state’s teacher workforce.…
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Hoback Canyon, Teton Pass to close Saturday for avalanche control
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a few closures to do avalanche…
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DOE issues request for qualifications for clean energy projects at INL
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) to identify and evaluate qualified clean energy developers interested…
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Teton County ice rinks close for season
All Town/County ice rinks have been closed for the winter season, effective…
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Loose pet problem in Salmon
As we were working on the Lemhi County Humane Society story, many people in Salmon mentioned another problem to…
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MacKenzie River Pizza still in operation after settling civil suit
A local restaurant is still in operation after settling a civil suit with the Idaho Department of…
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AAA: Don’t put off a vehicle recall repair
March 4 is the beginning of Vehicle Safety Recalls Week, and AAA is reminding vehicle owners to complete necessary repairs with a sense of…
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ISU hosts VEX Robotics Competition for high school students
“Getting that entry experience into the world of engineering…it’s…
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Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals to host annual State Leadership Conference
This conference serves as a platform for talented youth to showcase their health science knowledge and skills by participating in 81 competitive…
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Gov. Gordon signs first bills of 2024 Legislative session
Governor Mark Gordon signed the first bills of the 2024 Legislative session at the Capitol…
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Snake River Bridge work could extend into Tuesday evening
WYDOT is recommending drivers be prepared for delays the nights of Monday, March 4 and Tuesday, March…
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Botched execution of serial killer in Idaho puts focus on capital punishment secrecy laws
This week’s botched execution of a death-row inmate in Idaho highlights the secrecy around capital punishment.…
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State Highway 32 closed due to weather
State Highway 32 is closed due to weather conditions.…
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Furry Friend Friday special visitor
Cannon has found his furever…
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Community response to Tom Magro being let go at Lemhi County Humane Society
One of the citizens of Salmon we spoke to about the troubles of the Lemhi County Humane Society wanted to respond to us after hearing the news that…
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ITD to remove houses on Iona and Hitt
There is a big road project in the works on Hitt Road in Bonneville…
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Teton County, Wyo. administrator resigns
Teton County administrator Alyssa Watkins has…
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Autopsy rules Christopher Tapp’s death homicide
Christopher Tapps’ autopsy confirms the cause of his death is homicide from blunt head…
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Kids on social media – Not all eyes are innocent
Social media can be great, but also dangerous especially for…
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Pomerelle Kid’s Day competition rescheduled
Cold temperatures and high winds forecasted for Saturday has caused Pomerelle Mountain Resort’s popular Kid’s Day Competition to be…
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State Board of Education approves middle grade math recommendations
The Idaho State Board of Education on Wednesday approved recommendations for improving instruction and student performance in fifth through ninth…
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GETTING ANSWERS: Executive director no longer employed at Lemhi Co. Humane Society
Former workers there and the community of Salmon together are reporting of several issues that have arose in the past year. Local News 8 decided to…
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Colon cancer on the rise for young americans
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in the…
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Shelley’s “Boomer the Russet” gets much-needed costume upgrade
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shelley High School’s mascot costume is getting a much-needed makeover. “Boomer the Russet” was crowned the second-best…
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Eight local teams advance to semifinals in Boys Basketball State Tournaments
One-third of Friday’s semifinal squads are from East Idaho, as eight local teams punched their tickets to the semis…
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Could Thomas Creech face the firing squad? IDOC director shares next steps after failed execution
“I’m sure some will question or disagree with the decision not to proceed, but I’m confident my decision won’t be criticized by anyone who would have…
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Florida man charged with burglarizing Challis gas station
A Florida man is being held in the Custer County Jail for breaking into a gas station and taking money from a…
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Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday
The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on…
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Blackfoot makes plans to build new animal shelter
The City of Blackfoot is making plans to build a new animal shelter, according to Mayor Marc…
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Upgraded Vote Idaho website launched
“The new version of the website reflects our commitment to transparency and accessibility and will serve as a valuable resource for voters,…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 approves amended $95 million budget
The Idaho Falls School District 91 school board has approved the amended budget for the current school year.…
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Prosecutor seeking death penalty in Jeremy Best murder case
The state has filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case against Jeremy Best, the father accused of killing his infant son and…
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FAFSA processing delay gives students opportunity to apply for scholarships
“Take this time to be laser focused on applying for…
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Injured snowmobiler rescued from creek near West Yellowstone
Gallatin County Sheriff Search and Rescue reports a severely injured snowmobiler was rescued after crashing their snowmobile into a creek…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen serves 1 millionth meal
The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen, which has been serving the community for nearly 40 years, will celebrate the serving of its one millionth meal on…
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Yellowstone National Park’s winter season wraps up
By March 16, most visitor services and park roads will be closed including the South, West and East entrances.…
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New ITD Division Administrator of Engineering Services named
Idaho Transportation Department Director Scott Stokes has appointed Michael Johnson as the new Division Administrator of Engineering…
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Morning Show Leap Year Birthday Party
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Local News 8 in the Morning crew took the time to celebrate a birthday that only comes every four years… Leap Year…
Continue Reading Idaho halts execution by lethal injection after 8 failed attempts to insert IV line
Thomas Eugene Creech will be executed by lethal injection today at 10 a.m. at the South Boise Prison…
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Things to know about Idaho’s botched execution of serial killer Thomas Eugene Creech
For nearly an hour, Thomas Eugene Creech lay strapped to a table in an Idaho execution chamber as medical team members poked and prodded at his arms…
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Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law
The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in…
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Judge delays decision on trial date for Bryan Kohberger
The man accused of killing four University of Idaho students likely won’t go to trial for at least another…
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Licensed big game outfitter, guide from Challis indicted for violating Lacey Act
A federal grand jury sitting in Pocatello returned a six-count indictment on Tuesday charging a licensed big game outfitter and licensed big game…
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A hearing in the Idaho student killings case focuses on genetic genealogy. Here’s why that may be important
By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — A hearing Wednesday in the murder trial of Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho…
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
Continue Reading Mackenzie River Pizza owners ordered to pay $319K for wage violations
An Idaho Falls restaurant has been ordered to pay a total of $319,000 for illegal tip sharing, child labor, and overtime violations.…
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Shelley, Firth fire departments get much needed upgrade to better serve community
For the past 50 years, members of the Shelley Firth Quick Response Unit (QRU) have strived to provide emergency medical care to the community.…
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House passes bill criminalizing pornographic AI images of people
A bill criminalizing sexually explicit Artificial Intelligence images of real people is now heading to the Idaho…
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Lawmakers fighting for suppressors to be regulated like guns
Gun owners in Idaho are one step closer to having easier access to protect their ear…
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Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools
Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act…
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4.5 million visits to Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park hosted 4,501,382 recreation visits in 2023, up 37% over 2022 (3,290,242 recreation…
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Kick-off meeting set for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6…
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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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AARP offers free tax service for community members in need of help
2024 tax season is here, and many are getting ready to turn in their returns.…
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Wind blows tree onto roof of Idaho Falls home
A large Siberian elm tree uprooted and fell onto a house’s back patio and roof during Monday’s windstorm.…
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How to protect yourself from pickpocketing
More than 400,000 pickpocketing incidents happen every day, says…
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Pocatello police investigate residential burglary
The Pocatello Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that happened on Friday.…
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