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Emergency management collaboration is essential for some counties

April 26, 2024 12:52 PM Evan Thomason

Last week, we talked to Bonneville and Bannock county’s offices of emergency management to see exactly how they…

Rexburg CRABS project is in full swing

April 26, 2024 11:12 AM Ashley Chilcutt

The Rexburg CRABS project is in full…

ISU remains optimistic despite tuition increase

April 26, 2024 11:55 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho State Board of Education has unanimously approved a 3% increase in resident tuition and fees at each of Idaho’s public four-year…

Bestselling cars in Idaho

April 22, 2024 6:33 PM Stacker

To take a closer look at the auto market, Cheap Insurance compiled a ranking of the bestselling cars in Idaho using 2023 data from…

Possible confession released in Idaho Falls shooting

April 25, 2024 10:59 PM Sam Gelfand

A public records request made by Local News 8 has brought new evidence to light in the killing of Eric Leask – including what prosecutors said could…

Was it a paintball gun? Chad Daybell trial focuses on Tammy Daybell’s attempted shooting

April 25, 2024 8:27 AM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell Trial enters its 11th day of…

Mountain America Center and IHSAA partner to bring state tournaments to Idaho Falls

April 25, 2024 4:38 PM Eric Moon

When walking into the Mountain America Center Thursday, “Mountain America Center + IHSAA = Wins for Eastern Idaho” was written on the glass doors.…

Lance Broncho bound over to District Court

April 25, 2024 2:36 PM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Neal announced Thursday Lance Broncho’s case has been bound over to District…

Sweetwater Taxidermy brings Local News 8 at Noon a gift

April 25, 2024 1:46 PM News Team

Bryan Jensen from Sweetwater Taxidermy brings Jeff Roper a gift live on the…

1 person injured in Bingham County fire

April 25, 2024 10:47 AM Joel Killam

A person is recovering after a house fire in Bingham…

Man arrested after Caldwell Park stabbing

April 25, 2024 10:25 AM Linda Larsen

A man is behind bars after a stabbing in Caldwell Park in Pocatello near South 8th…

Be bear aware as bears emerge from dens

April 25, 2024 9:52 AM News Team

As bears become active this spring, remember to secure attractants of any kind and be bear…

Online voter registration deadline for May primary election nears

April 25, 2024 9:26 AM News Team

Friday, April 26 is the deadline to pre-register to vote using the online voter registration system ahead of the May 21 primary election.…

Coroner explains why she changed Tammy Daybell’s cause of death

April 24, 2024 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Several witnesses took the stand for day 10 of the Chad Daybell Trial. Questioning focused on the death of Chad’s wife, Tammy…

Officer-involved shooting: “Their actions were JUSTIFIED as an act of self-defense”

April 24, 2024 4:47 PM Ashley Chilcutt

The Idaho Falls Police Department released body-cam footage from the EconoLodge standoff with Robert…

When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?

April 24, 2024 5:03 PM Braydon Wilson

Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to…

Local News 8 getting answers: The financial cost of accessing public records

April 24, 2024 5:13 PM Seth Ratliff

Last month, we reported on a home invasion in Bingham County, Local news 8 was the first on the scene and led the coverage.…

Middle school holds large-scale lockdown drill

April 24, 2024 11:22 AM Noah Farley

“We always want our kids to feel safe and secure and that they understand what to do in these…

Chad Daybell trial day 10

April 24, 2024 8:25 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial enters it’s 10th day of…

New reality series gives viewers a look into farming and ranching

April 24, 2024 3:09 PM News Team

A new reality series reveals the high-stakes world of farming and ranching in rural Missouri.…

Takeaways from the Supreme Court’s oral arguments over emergency abortions

April 24, 2024 12:37 PM CNN

In a Supreme Court hearing on the Biden administration’s challenge to aspects of Idaho’s strict abortion ban, US Solicitor General Elizabeth…

Shop fire damages estimated at $350K

April 24, 2024 11:23 AM News Team

A shop fire Wednesday in Rigby has caused an estimated $350,000 in…

Biologists to begin 2024 grizzly and black bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone

April 24, 2024 10:13 AM News Team

None of the trap sites in the park will be located near established hiking trails or backcountry campsites, and all trap sites will have posted…

ISU Cheer Team returns from national competition

April 24, 2024 9:24 AM Kailey Galaviz

The Idaho State University Cheer Team heads to Daytona, Florida to compete in one of the largest competitions for cheer and…

Pocatello High’s head basketball coach resigns

April 23, 2024 9:56 PM Sam Gelfand

Pocatello Thunder’s Boys’ Basketball head coach, Joe Green, has…

Idaho Fish and Game warns against “rescuing” baby animals ahead of summer

April 23, 2024 7:39 PM Braydon Wilson

Last year in Yellowstone National Park a man lifted a baby bison (red dog) out of the river after it was separated from its herd and was struggling…

Brandon Bordeaux takes stand at Chad Daybell case

April 23, 2024 5:44 PM Linda Larsen

Five witnesses took the stand on Tuesday for day 9 of the Chad Daybell…

Look out for utility lines while doing yard work

April 23, 2024 5:41 PM Noah Farley

“Do not try to pinch it off [or] shut it off by yourself. It can be a dangerous…

Governor Little highlights his Legislative success at Highland High School

April 23, 2024 5:18 PM Cole Sams

Governor Little spoke to Highland High School students and staff about this year’s…

Bannock Sheriff urges outdoor enthusiasts to lock car doors at trailheads

April 23, 2024 4:33 PM News Team

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles while people enjoy the outdoors. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office…

Step into the Future: Inside the Idaho Falls Police Department’s Modernized Facility

April 23, 2024 4:56 PM Seth Ratliff

On Tuesday, the city of Idaho Falls held a ribbon cutting ceremony dedicating the new Idaho Falls Police Complex, located at 775 Northgate Mile. The…

Man suspected of shooting Ada County deputy identified

April 23, 2024 2:03 PM News Team

The Ada County Coroner has identified the man suspected of shooting Ada County Sheriff’s Deputy Tobin…

Mental Health Monday: Farmers facing a crisis

April 23, 2024 9:10 AM Kailey Galaviz

Imagine going to work unable to control the environment and outcome despite your best efforts. Well, it’s something farmers deal with every single…

Local Law Enforcement sends local alerts through Alert Sense to notify us

April 22, 2024 6:06 PM Braydon Wilson

During the search for the suspect that shot and killed Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter, the Boise Police Department was able to locate him in a Boise…

Chad Daybell trial day 9

April 23, 2024 8:00 AM News Team

The Chad Daybell Trial continues with Day 8 at the Ada County…

Judge in Kohberger murder case allows surveys of potential jurors to continue ‘without modification’

April 22, 2024 7:30 PM CNN Newsource

The judge in the case against Bryan Kohberger, accused of killing four University of Idaho students in the fall of 2022, is allowing surveys…

Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department making major progress on ongoing projects

April 22, 2024 7:40 PM Cole Sams

Major progress is being made in multiple projects for the Pocatello Parks and Recreation…

Celebrating Earth Day through Dance: The INL and Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Join Forces

April 22, 2024 6:03 PM Seth Ratliff

April 22nd marks earth day throughout the world. To mark the occasion the INL and the Shoshone-Bannock tribes have teamed up to celebrate through…

Keeping Idaho’s roads clean

April 22, 2024 5:35 PM Noah Farley

“[These volunteers] have saved the state as much as $25…

Idaho Falls couple following the footsteps of a saint

April 21, 2024 2:36 PM Stephanie Lucas

When Christina and Jason Batalden saw Notre Dame catch fire five years ago, their fear of missing out was suddenly justified.…

News you can use this morning – April 22, 2024

April 22, 2024 7:35 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The flags will be flown at half-mast today and the Idaho Falls Police Department is getting ready for a break in their…

How AI is helping reduce your carbon footprint

April 22, 2024 7:29 AM News Team

Google sustainability expert, Sarah Armstrong shares how new advancements in apps and AI are helping the planet…

Will the NHL succeed in Salt Lake City? A breakdown of hockey in the region

April 21, 2024 5:30 PM Eric Moon

As East Idaho has seen with the Spud Kings in Idaho Falls the last two years, hockey has grown in this area through the team’s success. With the NHL…

Gov. Little orders flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor fallen Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter

April 21, 2024 12:54 PM Travis Richards

Governor Brad Little ordered U.S. flags and State of Idaho flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor Ada County Deputy Tobin Bolter who was shot and…

Many volunteers help out with cleanup of Mountain View Cemetery

April 21, 2024 3:56 PM Cole Sams

Volunteers in bunches came out in a major way at the Mountain View cemetery in…

Phil Meador Autofest at Pine Ridge Mall this weekend

April 19, 2024 10:02 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Car enthusiasts are gathering at the Pine Ridge Mall this weekend. The Phil Meador Autofest is being held at the mall in…

27th annual Run with the Big Dogs on Saturday

April 19, 2024 9:27 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The 27th annual Run with the Big Dogs event took place on Saturday at Lower Ross Park. The event from The Friends of the…

Goodbye Hello Craft Show brings out big crowd on Saturday

April 19, 2024 9:53 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello had a one stop shop of local businesses this weekend. The Goodbye Hello Craft Show was held on Saturday at the…

Idaho State University hosts Bengal Visit Day

April 21, 2024 3:52 PM Cole Sams

Future Bengals were checking out their future home in Pocatello on…

Yellowstone opens for the first weekend of season

April 20, 2024 3:01 PM Braydon Wilson

For the first time this spring the gates to Yellowstone National Park have opened. The park’s opening also lined up with National Park Week, and to…

Missing autistic teen found safe, Idaho State Police says

April 20, 2024 12:16 PM Travis Richards

A 14-year-old autistic teenager is missing, according to an Idaho State Endangered Police…

Neighbor talks about discovering mountain lion in tree

April 19, 2024 11:02 PM Ashley Chilcutt

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Fish and Game successfully relocated the mountain lion spotted on the 1500 block of Sierra in Pocatello. At around 7am on…

City of Pocatello hosts hiring fair

April 19, 2024 9:21 PM Cole Sams

The City of Pocatello held its annual hiring fair on Friday at the Public Works…

Local nonprofit helps ease SE Idaho’s stray animal population

April 19, 2024 5:40 PM Noah Farley

“It’s hard sometimes for them to be able to purchase cat food–mostly cat food and dog…

Trailer explodes on Jackson highway

April 19, 2024 5:08 PM News Team

A trailer being pulled by an SUV caught fire Friday morning on Hwy 89 and High School Road near Jackson.…

Motorcyclist injured in accident on Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls

April 19, 2024 4:44 PM News Team

A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital following an accident on Sunnyside Road.…

Funland at Tautphaus Park Vandalized: Broken Windows and Graffiti Found

April 19, 2024 3:12 PM News Team

Vandals damage buildings and items at Funland at Tautphaus Park…

New video of mountain lion being released after captured from Pocatello tree

April 19, 2024 2:25 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game released video of a mountain lion being released back into the wild after it was tranquilized from a tree in Pocatello on April…

Daybell trial wraps up for the week

April 19, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

Friday is day 7 of the Chad Daybell trial.…

Body-Cam Video: Deputy uses spike strip to stop chase

April 18, 2024 5:50 PM News Team

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office shared a video on social media Thursday of an officer using a spike strip to stop a high-speed chase on US…

Explaining Emergency Management

April 18, 2024 4:34 PM Evan Thomason

This office responds to emergencies that are on a larger scale and require additional…

Bryan Kohberger was booked in the Latah County Jail on Wednesday.

Man charged with 4 University of Idaho deaths was out for a drive that night, his attorneys say

April 18, 2024 4:02 PM Associated Press

Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the deaths of four University of Idaho students in late 2022, was out for a drive the night they were killed,…

Update: Railroad yard clean-up in the works

April 18, 2024 5:15 PM Noah Farley

This has been a long time coming because the railroad is not city…

Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell Trial Day 6

April 18, 2024 3:38 PM Linda Larsen

Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to testify in at the Chad Daybell murder trial. Gibb is the former best friend of Lori…

Coyotes officially leaving Arizona for Salt Lake City following approval of sale to Utah Jazz owners

April 18, 2024 2:04 PM Associated Press

The Arizona Coyotes are officially headed to Salt Lake…

East Idaho Home and Garden Show returns this weekend after 4 year hiatus

April 18, 2024 1:24 PM News Team

The East Idaho Home and Garden Show is coming to the Mountain America Center Friday and…

Mountain Lion removed from Pocatello neighborhood

April 18, 2024 12:10 PM News Team

A mountain lion was tranquilized Tuesday morning in a Pocatello neighborhood.…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Seeks New Trustee After Resignation

April 18, 2024 11:52 AM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced board member Angie Oliver is resigning from her position.…

News you can use this morning – April 18, 2024

April 18, 2024 7:50 AM News Team

Power County is holding a public meeting tonight and a suspect is back in jail from the…

Imposter scams on the rise in Idaho says Department of Finance

April 17, 2024 4:24 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance is warning about the rise of Imposter Scams in a recent press…

The importance of insurance when disaster strikes

April 17, 2024 8:42 PM News Team

Prepare for the unexpected when a disaster happens. Why getting the right insurance is…

EconoLodge standoff suspect moved to Bonneville Co. Jail

April 17, 2024 5:56 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police say Flores was medically cleared and booked into the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday, April…

Power County seeks input on the future of condemned historic building

April 17, 2024 4:43 PM Seth Ratliff

The fate of a historic building in Power County will be discussed at an upcoming meeting. County commissioners are seeking public comment regarding…

Public open house scheduled for proposed boat ramp project on the Snake River in Bingham County

April 17, 2024 3:56 PM News Team

A public open house has been scheduled to discuss a proposed boat ramp project on the mainstem Snake River below McTucker Creek in Bingham…

Shed Antler Season is rapidly approaching in Wyoming, here’s what you need to know

April 17, 2024 12:47 PM Braydon Wilson

Changes to the Wyoming’s Shed Antler Season will be enforced starting on May 1st. The changes coming will make it so people who aren’t residents of…

78-year-old Idaho Falls woman has been found safe

April 17, 2024 11:52 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are searching for a 78-year-old…

Alibi deadline looms for U of I murder suspect

April 17, 2024 11:43 AM News Team

Attorneys for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students, need to submit documents by Wednesday related to his…

Testimony in Daybell’s trial centers around text messages and emails

April 16, 2024 6:20 PM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell Trial continued with testimony centered on text messages, phone calls, and emails sent between Chad, Lori Vallow, and those…

The Chaplains of Idaho have a new home in Idaho Falls

April 16, 2024 6:27 PM Braydon Wilson

The Chaplains of Idaho now have a new home. They now share an office with Heroes Defense in downtown Idaho Falls.…

Idaho Legislators discuss recent legislative session with Idaho Falls Chamber members

April 16, 2024 6:15 PM Braydon Wilson

Business leaders in Idaho Falls had a chance to break bread with 8 of our local legislators. They were also able to have a discussion surrounding the…

Police: Teen accused of threatening school had access to multiple guns

April 16, 2024 5:32 PM Seth Ratliff

A teenage boy was arrested Sunday in Soda Springs after making threats against Soda Springs High…

Mental Health Monday: It’s okay to admit you’re not okay when dealing with trauma

April 16, 2024 1:27 PM Kailey Galaviz

Trauma is a very common mental health condition, but is believed to affect more people than statistics…

Local theater gets digital projectors for improved audience experience

April 16, 2024 1:16 PM Noah Farley

“This would be like going from a halogen light bulb to an LED light…

ITD Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week

April 16, 2024 11:46 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is joining with states across the country for National Work Zone Awareness…

Fire managers say to plan before burning weeds

April 15, 2024 6:15 PM Noah Farley

“We’ll likely have a delayed start to fire…

Portion of Highland High School that burnt down

Restoration to Highland High School coming soon with House Bill 521 signed by Gov. Little

April 15, 2024 6:06 PM Cole Sams

It’s been nearly a year ago when a portion of Highland High School was destroyed by a…

Idaho Falls man sentenced to 16 years for enticing a minor

April 15, 2024 4:49 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was sentenced to 200 months in federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced…

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth

April 15, 2024 3:54 PM Associated Press

The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing…

Dispatchers are a big asset to first responders

April 15, 2024 11:39 AM Braydon Wilson

April 14th through April 20th is the week when dispatchers across the nation are recognized for the amazing work that they do.…

Craters of the Moon National Monument celebrates 100 years; How you can participate

April 15, 2024 10:41 AM Seth Ratliff

This summer the national parks service (NPS) will celebrate the centennial by hosting a variety of public activities and events each…

Fremont County Jail upgraded after a two-year building process

April 14, 2024 1:24 PM Braydon Wilson

After over forty years, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office can say they now have a new jail facility. The new jail took two years to build and the…

New video shows Chad Daybell talking with daughter as police search property

April 15, 2024 8:38 AM News Team

It is week two of testimony in the trial of Chad…

News you can use this morning – April 15, 2024

April 15, 2024 7:57 AM News Team

Here are some new and updated stories this…

Fire at Market Lake Wildlife Management Area near Roberts is fully contained

April 13, 2024 1:35 PM News Team

The fire at the Market Lake Wildlife Management Area near Roberts is now fully contained.

According to the Roberts Fire Department Chief, Jerry…

Multiple reports say Arizona Coyotes players have been informed the team is moving to Utah

April 12, 2024 11:04 PM Eric Moon

According to multiple sources, including Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and ESPN, Arizona Coyotes players and staff were informed Friday the team will…