The “Best little fair in Idaho,” Bannock County Fair and Rodeo returns to Downey
The “Best little fair in Idaho” is back in Downey all week long with activities for families, cowboys and little ones. Many of the people who work to…
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Youth Jam will roar to life this weekend
The Roaring Youth Jam returns to the Idaho Falls River Walk this week, bringing three days of free art, crafts and entertainment for…
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Bannock County Commissioners talk more about placing 180-day emergency pause on Data Center permits
As potential data centers continue to dominate conversation in Eastern Idaho, the Bannock County Board of Commissioners enacted a temporary…
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Nearly 30 hot air balloons launch Ammon Days celebration, surprise some residents with neighborhood landings
Nearly 30 hot air balloons launched Friday morning at McCowin Park as part of the annual Ammon Days event, which features various activities…
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Auditions open for locally produced mystery series ‘Peripheral’
A group of young creatives in the Pocatello community are working to make an independent film series titled “Peripheral.” The series will be eight…
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Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo Celebrates 115 Years at Sandy Downs
The 115th annual War Bonnet Round Up, Idaho’s oldest rodeo, commenced with the Toyota Wild West Family Fest at Sandy Downs in Idaho…
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Henry’s Creek Fire south of Ammon burns 400+ acres
Fire officials are strongly urging people to stay away from South Ammon Road, Henry’s Creek Road, and Taylor Mountain road as they continue their…
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Coach Cody Hawkins dismisses preseason and stress home opener ahead of camp
Idaho State Bengals head coach Cody Hawkins is set to open training camp with a focus on building team culture ahead of the season opener against VMI…
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Center Stage Theatre announces 2027 lineup of shows
Center Stage Theatre is shining a bright spotlight on its upcoming 2027 season lineup. Packed with Broadway hits, timeless classics, and deeply…
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States may soon manage grizzly bears after exceeding recovery goals
The federal government is moving to grant states more authority over grizzly bear management following a petition from Montana. This proposal would…
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Pocatello man charged after police say he intentionally ran over Flock cameras at Lowe’s
A 20-year-old Pocatello man is charged with felony malicious injury to property after police say he intentionally drove his pickup truck over two…
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Parrish Family 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament returns to Pocatello, raising awareness for CO Poisoning
A tradition born from tragedy is back in Pocatello for the twelfth year– the annual Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The competition…
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Idaho Falls martial arts gym raises funds for student competition travel
Omens Martial Arts in Idaho Falls is selling Domino’s fundraiser cards to cover rising travel costs for students competing in regional…
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Massive Husky Howl Solar Farm receives ag rezone; permit on hold
A proposed 950-acre solar farm in southern Fremont County stirred up serious discussion…
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Idaho grain crops show resilience despite drought and pests
Grain farmers in southern and eastern Idaho faced a challenging growing season due to drought, spring frost, and pests. However, University of Idaho…
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Chukars rewrite Pioneer League history in 40-run scoring frenzy
The Idaho Falls Chukars broke the Pioneer League single-game scoring record by defeating the Great Falls Voyagers 40-18 on July…
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Razor’s Edge Boxing Club hosts 8th ‘Rumble in the Jungle’
Razor’s Edge Boxing Club hosted its 8th “Rumble in the Jungle” boxing event Saturday evening at the Bonneville County Fairgrounds. The event…
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Idaho Falls Marathon ran through Snake River Landing Saturday morning
The Idaho Falls Marathon recently concluded in Eastern Idaho, offering a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances to the local running…
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Camp Hayden kicks off its seventh annual special needs camp in Ririe
Camp Hayden adapts every activity so children and families with physical or mental disabilities can join the fun safely. It’s an adventure that…
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“Wheels for Compassion” Car Show Raises Funds for Local Non-Profit Hospice Care
For the second year in a row, organizers and volunteers in Shelley are bringing car lovers together for a cause. “Wheels for Compassion” is an…
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First Annual Idaho Outdoor Expo draws crowd to The Waterfront in Idaho Falls
One local man in Idaho Falls with a passion for hunting and fishing led to the creation of a brand-new event for the Eastern Idaho community– the…
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True Lacrosse Idaho holds tryouts and skills clinic in Pocatello
True Lacrosse Idaho held regional team tryouts and a skills clinic at OK Ward Park in Pocatello on July 23 and 24 to expand the sport and provide…
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Chukars explode for 19 runs to open series against Great Falls
The Idaho Falls Chukars opened a three-game series with a 19-14 victory over the Great Falls Voyagers, fueled by home runs from Emilio Barrera and…
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Idaho Falls narrowly misses 3-game sweep as PaddleHeads win 19-14
The Missoula PaddleHeads defeated the Idaho Falls Chukars 19-14 in a high-scoring game that saw 33 total runs…
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Distemper Outbreak in Pocatello Raccoons urges pet caution for residents
In the spring, a raccoon from Pocatello tested positive for canine distemper. Another positive test followed, leading Idaho Fish and Game to…
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3 Idaho Falls figure skaters carve a path to a national competition
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — For years, competitive figure skaters in eastern Idaho faced a challenge many athletes never have to think about:…
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Donations requested to make care packages for overseas heroes
Serengeti Care is collecting donations through September 10 to create care packages for military personnel serving overseas, which will be assembled…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center celebrates new outpatient therapy clinic and trach unit
Gateway Transitional Care Center has been an essential healthcare facility in Pocatello, serving inpatients in rehab for injuries, surgeries,…
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City of Pocatello seeks 7th seat member for Golf Advisory Committee
The City of Pocatello is searching for a new volunteer member for the Golf Advisory Committee following a seat vacancy. The seat is open for…
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Marshall Public Library to host summer book sale this weekend
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library (FOMPL) are hosting their annual summer book sale this Friday and Saturday in the community room at The…
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Razor’s Edge Boxing Club prepares for 8th annual Rumble in the Jungle event
Razor’s Edge Boxing Club is preparing for its 8th annual Rumble in the Jungle fundraiser on July 25, an event designed to support club operations…
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Bandits Cruise, Runnin’ Rebels Splits Opening Day at Legion State Tournament
LEWISTON, Idaho (KIFI) — Three Eastern Idaho teams took the field Thursday to begin the AA Idaho American Legion State Tournament in Lewiston, with…
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Competency evaluation ordered for suspect in Boise Greenbelt murder case
A judge ordered a mental health competency evaluation for Ross Wardlaw, who is charged in the first-degree murder of 25-year-old Jordan Harbst,…
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Beyond the viral video: Photographer, recovering grandfather reveal untold details of Yellowstone bison attack
A 65-year-old grandfather is on the mend after a viral encounter with a 2,000-pound bison in Yellowstone National Park, an ordeal bystanders say he…
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Idaho Falls firefighters beat deputies in ‘Guns Versus Hoses’ charity game, raise $11,800 for Make-A-Wish
The Idaho Falls firefighters defeated the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies in the 15th annual Guns versus Hoses charity softball game,…
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Cougar kitten named at Zoo Idaho in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello held a naming contest for the new cougar kitten at Zoo Idaho as a fundraiser for her habitat, which raised $3000 for…
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Pocatello City Council Upholds Hearing Examiner’s Decision, says “no” to Proposed AI Data Center
The Pocatello City Council voted tonight on the Lex Developments appeal for the proposed AI data center and decided in a 4-1 decision to uphold the…
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Frontier Credit Union donates $800K to Blackfoot nonprofits for buildings
Frontier Credit Union donated $800,000 to The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry and The Village to help them purchase their building and stabilize…
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Eastern Idaho health officials urge residents to check measles vaccination status after Teton County case
A vaccinated adult in Teton County recently contracted measles, marking Idaho’s 10th case this year. While breakthroughs happen, Eastern Idaho Public…
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Bandits sweep Minico Storm in doubleheader at Melaleuca Field
Today at Melaleuca Field in Idaho Falls, the Bandits welcomed the Minico Storm for a doubleheader. The Bandits took both of those games, improving…
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Victor City Council Appoints Sue Muncaster as Mayor Following Resignation
Victor has a new mayor. The Victor City Council voted to appoint Councilmember Sue Muncaster to serve through the remainder of the current term…
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Idaho International Choral Festival Kicks off with Opening Ceremonies at Pebble Creek
Every three years, Pocatello and Idaho State University host the Idaho International Choir Festival, bringing elite singers from around the world to…
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ISU Preps for Hosting Idaho International Choral Festival July 14-18
Idaho State University is hosting one of the biggest events of the year in Pocatello, the Idaho International Choral Festival (IICF). The event…
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Museum of Idaho hosts “Bringing War Home” Project from Utah State University
As part of a multi-year project called “Bringing War Home,” professors and students from Utah State University partnered with the Museum of Idaho to…
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Pocatello opens three local “Cooling Shelters” amid 100+ degree weather days
Daytime temperatures in the next several weeks are expected to consistently reach the triple-digits, and the City of Pocatello is stepping up to keep…
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National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year Serenades on the Strings
Shelby Murdock of Blackfoot has been named the 2026 National Young Adult Fiddle Player of the Year.
The competition, now in its 73rd year, was held…
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Fort Hall opens new 25,000 square foot Fire Station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes held a grand opening for the new Fort Hall Fire Station at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall after approximately two years…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Stand Against Proposed AI Data Center in Pocatello
As many in Pocatello await the appellate hearing for the proposed AI data center by Lex Developments coming up in a few weeks, the Tribes at Fort…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President makes first court appearance on grand theft charge
Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President Cristie Stone appeared in court for the first time on July 7 since the Bannock County Prosecutor’s…
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Evacuation order lifted for “Maze Fire:” More than 1,300 acres burned west of Rexburg
The Maze Fire west of Rexburg has grown to 150 acres in the last hour, prompting potential evacuations in Madison…
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Beloved Idaho Falls doctor and community figure Dr. Derek Campbell passes away unexpectedly
The Idaho Falls community is mourning the loss of a beloved local figure whose passion quite literally lit up the town every Independence Day.
Dr.…
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Pocatello Seals 50 Year Time Capsule at Marshall Public Library
To kickoff the historic America250 Fourth of July weekend, the City of Pocatello celebrated Idaho’s birthday and the community by sealing the 50-year…
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City Council to hear AI Data Center Appeal on July 16, following new Idaho law on water usage
The proposed AI data center for unused land in Pocatello isn’t a resolved case. After the conditional use permit was denied on May 19, Lex…
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Fish and Game Urges Caution with ill Bats and Raccoons in the area
Wildlife officials are urging southeastern Idaho residents to exercise caution after a bat in Bannock County tested positive for rabies, and a…
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“Meet The Robot” at Portneuf Medical Center welcomes community to try Da Vinci 5 Surgery Robot
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello hosted the “Meet the Robot” open house, where visitors could see and use the Da Vinci 5 medical robot. The robot…
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Mayor Mark Dahlquist on data center, yard sales and more issues facing Pocatello
Pocatello swore in its first new mayor in over a decade in January – Mayor Mark Dahlquist. As he approaches six months in office, Dahlquist gave…
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Rigby Graduate Wins Gold Medal While Representing the USA in Spain
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — A summer trip that started with an unexpected Instagram message turned into the experience of a lifetime for Rigby graduate…
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Genealogy Helps People Trace Their Roots for America 250
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For America’s 250th birthday, Ancestry wants you to get in touch with your ancestors that helped shape America. Genealogy…
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Blackfoot Celebrates 125 Years with fair, car show and fireworks
Blackfoot, Idaho is celebrating its 125th anniversary this weekend with a two-day event program at Jensen’s Grove, featuring a vendor fair, family…
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Chipotle to open Tuesday in Pocatello
It’s Pocatello’s turn to enjoy Chipotle Mexican Grill since the Idaho Falls location opened earlier this month. Today, Chipotle announced the…
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Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair to kickoff in Pocatello this weekend
The Bannock County Fairgrounds are welcoming back the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair in Pocatello, with new vendors, entertainers and fan favorite food…
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DOE Secretary visits Idaho Falls for Nuclear Energy event
Energy leaders, government officials, and community members are gathering at the Mountain America Center for “A Celebration of the Golden Era of…
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Explosion in Yellowstone Creates New Hydrothermal Pool, how technology is shaping forecasting eruptions
A new crater has made its debut in Yellowstone National Park, filled with near-boiling water and caused by pressure changes just below the surface in…
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Island Park City Hall continues operating from temporary location following arson fire
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – More than three months after an arson fire damaged Island Park City Hall, city leaders are continuing to serve residents…
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Fire Departments Plead with Public for Safety this Fourth of July
As the Fourth of July holiday draws closer, people are preparing to celebrate by purchasing fireworks, while local fire departments are urging people…
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Local Venues to Host Tabernacle Choir Watch Parties
The Tabernacle Choir is celebrating 100 years of performing at the Hollywood Bowl in California. The special concert will be broadcast all across the…
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Idaho GOP state convention elects first all-female executive committee
At the 2026 Idaho GOP State Convention, an all-women executive committee was elected, with Dorothy Moon as state chair. The GOP is looking forward to…
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ISU Disabilities Services Hosts First Summer Expo in Idaho Falls
The Disabilities Services office at Idaho State University hosted their first ever Summer Expo at the Idaho Falls campus. Many local vendors…
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Kids from Constitution Camp Bring the “Light of Liberty” to Pocatello
The campers in Pocatello at Constitution Camp have been learning about U.S. history all week, participating in hands-on activities like pulling…
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12 Bannock County inmates celebrate a new chapter at ‘Hustle 2.0’ Rehabilitation graduation
Clad in traditional caps and gowns, many for the very first time, 12 inmates at the Bannock County Jail celebrated a major milestone Thursday. The…
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ISU Robotics Makes History with “Three-Peat” at Skills USA National Competition
Two students from the ISU Robotics Program, Angel Nava and Rudy Ernest, traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the Skills USA National Championships and…
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Constitution Camp celebrates America’s 250th anniversary through U.S. history lessons
The annual Constitution Camp in Pocatello is underway, with almost 100 campers aged 7-12 participating in interactive activities, learning patriotic…
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Story Time at the Pocatello Animal Shelter kicks off summer animal education
The Pocatello Animal Shelter is expanding their reach in the community this summer by offering story times from 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.…
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Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals wrap up in Pocatello
The Idaho State High School Rodeo Championship Finals took place on Saturday, June 13, with the stands packed at the Bannock County Fairgrounds in…
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Downtown Pocatello construction disrupts traffic, impacts local businesses
If you’ve passed through the historic downtown area of Pocatello recently, you’ve likely run into many road closures, detours, rogue cones and…
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Ashley Wineland Serenades Local News 8
Independent country artist Ashley Wineland pulled her tour bus up to Local News 8 to give viewers a live acoustic performance with just her and her…
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Blackfoot Dog Shows Kick off at Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
The second-largest event of the year at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds is officially underway– the Blackfoot Dog Shows. The Pocatello Kennel…
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Portneuf Medical’s “Center of Excellence” shows off new Hernia Robot Surgery Technology
June is hernia awareness month, and some surgeons at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello are highlighting new technology to ensure each hernia…
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Idaho Falls Bandits Host Annual Youth Camp
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Dozens of young baseball players from across eastern Idaho gathered for the Idaho Falls Bandits Youth Camp, where…
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BYU-I Hosts Teton Dam Flood Commemoration
Rexburg held events all week in honor of the anniversary of the Teton Dam flood as part of the Flood 50 “remember. connect. serve.” initiative. The…
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Portneuf Air Rescue and Moving Honors pay tribute to fallen EMS heroes
The National EMS Memorial Service partnered with Portneuf Air Rescue and Medical Center to host the Moving Honors procession on Wednesday, June 3.…
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Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission denies controversial Henry’s Lake Flats rezoning request
The Island Park Planning and Zoning Commission has denied a controversial proposal for further development in the Henry’s Lake Flats area, marking a…
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City of Pocatello Seeks Contributions to 50-Year Time Capsule
The City of Pocatello is excited to seal their 50-year time capsule at the end of the month and are looking for community members to donate items to…
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Bannock County offers weed spray for Dyer’s Woad invasive species
Bannock County has seen an explosion of the noxious weed Dyer’s Woad and is offering to help residents fight it on their property with weed spray.…
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Miniature Horse Show at the Eastern Idaho State Fairgrounds
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Snake River Miniature Horse Club, founded in 2003, offers a variety of competitions for miniature horses and their…
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Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office kicks off 2026 career camp
Today was the first day of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Career Camp. Students got a firsthand look at what it takes to work in law…
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Portneuf Valley Partners Break Ground on New Community Garden
An idea over a year in the making broke ground this morning in Pocatello – the community garden at King Street and North Arthur Avenue. Around 30…
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Local Bride Gets “Dumped” on AFV
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — A local group of friends went from a snowmobile photoshoot to national television. A vow renewal gone wrong landed…
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Junior High State Rodeo Finals Kick Off in Pocatello
It’s the most important week of young cowgirls’ and cowboys’ lives in Idaho at the Bannock County Farigrounds where the Junior High State Rodeo…
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“The mountains look like they should in July:” Burn Ban to begin a month early
After a dry winter in southeast Idaho, wildfire season has struck early and the Pocatello Fire Department is urging people to take precautions,…
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Ririe honors 20-year-old, WWII hero who died rushing to the aid of U.S. Marines at Iwo Jima
“Shrapnel tore into him, but he kept crawling. He reached the man and rendered first aid. Cal then exposed himself again to enemy fire, intending to…
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Local Cowboys Win Big at the Bannock County PRCA Rodeo
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Day two of the Bannock County PRCA rodeo brought more excitement, talent and fierce competition to Pocatello at the…
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“A living monument of the ultimate sacrifice” Field of Heroes Dedicated at Century Soccer Fields
Starting on Friday, May 22 at 10 a.m., the Century High School soccer fields are no longer for sports, but are a reverent sanctuary and monument for…
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Bannock County PRCA Rodeo returns to Pocatello Memorial Day Weekend
The Bannock County PRCA Rodeo is finally back in Pocatello, bringing intense competition, clown comedy, and stellar trick riding cowgirls to the…
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Honoring the Fallen: Field of Heroes comes back to Pocatello
For the last 27 years, Pocatello has been home to a unique memorial for fallen soldiers – the Field of Heroes. At the soccer fields at Century High…
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Torch Run comes through Pocatello, raising Special Olympics awareness
The Torch Run has been making its way through Idaho, beginning in Bonner’s Ferry and stopping today in Fort Hall and Pocatello to raise awareness for…
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Water woes: Boating season cut short at Seagull Bay
With the water levels on the American Falls Reservoir rapidly nearing 50 percent capacity, Seagull Bay Yacht Club is offering other summer activities…
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Against the odds, Jensen’s Grove will have water for early Summer 2026
The City of Blackfoot announced that Jensen’s Grove will have water for the first part of the summer due to the Idaho Department of Water Resources…
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National Estrogen Patch shortage hits eastern Idaho menopause patients
Estrogen patches, used for hormone replacement therapy to manage menopause symptoms, are facing a national shortage, causing concern for doctors in…
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Truman Banquet Brings Together Eastern Idaho Democratic Voters and Candidates
The primary election is right around the corner, and the Bonneville County Democrats provided voters with the opportunity to meet candidates…
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