“In the Declaration of Independence, along with the powers that are given to the people, the government rests with us,” said Jon Walker, a…
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Idaho State University is facing a difficult time as statewide budget cuts to higher education have forced the administration to make decisions which…
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Lookout Credit Union is donating $125,000 to the City of Ammon to fund a new playground in McCowin Park. The investment aims to modernize the…
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While romance can spark anywhere, sometimes it begins in the most unexpected places, even at work. At Local News 8, love has quietly grown behind the…
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Victor, Idaho’s golden girl, is returning home from the Olympics with more than just a gold medal!
Just days after clinching a gold medal in the…
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A home on the west side of Idaho Falls was heavily damaged Thursday morning after a fire broke out in the attic. According to the Idaho Falls Fire…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is reminding SNAP recipients about a major change that takes effect this weekend. Beginning February 15th,…
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A 56-year-old driver is recovering after an early-morning encounter with wildlife left his pickup truck in a dry channel of the Snake River…
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It’s the talk of the town in Pocatello- the statewide budget cuts leading to a complete structural and organizational redesign at Idaho State…
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Portneuf Urgent Care opened their second location near the Walmart in Chubbuck this morning with a ribbon cutting.…
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A crash involving multiple semi-trucks has brought traffic along US-26 near the Palisades Reservoir to a screeching halt. According to the Idaho…
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First responders are on the scene of an overturned semi along US-89/26 from Alpine to Jackson, Wyoming.
The Alpine Wyoming Fire Department responded…
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has filed a class action lawsuit following the controversial immigration raid in Wilder, Idaho, last year.…
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Idaho recently received a D grade for its policies on cell phone use in schools from a coalition that includes the Becca Schmill Foundation,…
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Erick Hall, the convicted murderer behind two of Idaho’s most notorious cold cases, will not face the state’s execution chamber. The Idaho…
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The Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program, formerly known as the “circuit breaker,” helps lower property taxes for qualifying Idahoans, including…
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“I think that Utah will find some sanity and pull back,” Idaho Speaker of the House Mike Moyle said. “But we’ll see because if they don’t, we in…
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A controversial bill meant to eliminate barriers to education for cosmetology licensing is going to have to go back to the drawing…
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The Idaho attorney general’s office is warning families about a new scam targeting people with loved ones in jail.
“These scammers target…
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It was an emotional night at Skyline High School, as standout Skyline football player Zyan Crockett signed his letter of intent to play football at…
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In this installment of our Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week, we go to Shelley, where Junior Londyn Williams is providing a…
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Bright lights and songs from your favorite animated movies will be on the stage this weekend at the Frontier Center for the Performing…
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Madison County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a fatal crash near Sugar City, thats closed a portion of U.S. Highway 20.
The crash took…
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“Chief Olson brings years of prior experience at the Idaho Falls Fire Department, combined with broad leadership experience and a clear commitment…
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Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Sunnyside Elementary is hosting a fundraiser today that gives community members a chance to support local students while…
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A high-speed chase from Blackfoot to Idaho Falls ended in a crash and two arrests Tuesday after a wanted man allegedly fled a rest area to avoid a…
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In 1947, a new era of winter recreation began on the Snake River Plain. Born as an offshoot of the Idaho Falls Ski Club, the KIFI Ski School was the…
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The Aslett Clean World Foundation in Pocatello formed to carry on the legacy of Don Aslett, founder of the beloved Museum of Clean. Following his…
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The hallways of Snake River High School have seen thousands of students come and go, but few return with a title quite like “Professor.”
Adam Reader…
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Pocatello, ID (KIFI) In the world of opera — where careers are built over decades, and recognition is rare — Pocatello native Jessica E. Jones’…
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Austin Arave is a senior on the Blackfoot basketball team. As of the writing of this article, Austin and the Broncos are 14-3 on the year. Ahead of…
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Two demonstrations took place in Rexburg on Saturday, drawing community members to the Madison County Courthouse for both a vigil and a separate…
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Anti-ice protests were held in both Pocatello and Idaho Falls today. Hundreds lined the streets of both cities in protest against ICE activity,…
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Kelly Canyon Ski Resort is facing nearly half the amount of snow than usual, and with the addition of the terrain park, skiers are more prone to…
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Joseph Haight, an 18-year-old from Blackfoot who went missing earlier this week, has been found dead alongside his Ford F150 truck in Bonneville…
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Utah’s legislators are about to do something that has caught the attention of Idaho House Speaker Mike Moyle (R), and he’s none too happy about…
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Two portable storage facilities are charred tonight after a local metal shop caught fire Friday afternoon, but a quick response from local…
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Idaho National Guard members will see a significant drop in college financial aid as military leaders move to slash tuition assistance by 29% do…
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A 34-year-old Bonneville County man is in custody facing multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening to shoot his roommate “in the face”…
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SUGAR SALEM, Idaho (KIFI) — Winning has become routine for the Sugar Salem Diggers girls basketball team. After completing a second straight…
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A Shelley man is behind bars today following a violent fight that turned into a police standoff at a local trailer park late Wednesday…
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Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning in Pocatello on multiple charges of drug use and manufacturing.…
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The Rexburg Police Department is sounding the alarm over a sharp increase in “sextortion” cases, a digital blackmail scheme that investigators…
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Medicaid cuts and declining reimbursements are having a direct impact in Teton Valley, where Teton Valley Health Care has laid off some staff and…
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The City of Blackfoot is calling on the public for help after an intentional act of vandalism that left local homeowners facing costly repairs and…
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Congressman Mike Simpson (R-ID) announced Tuesday that he has secured over $9 million in federal funding to overhaul the stretch of US-30 through the…
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Roland Steadham, the chief meteorologist for CBS2 in Boise is one of two victims after a plane crashed into the Payette river.…
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For the Crain family, a casual afternoon spent scrolling through Instagram led to a journey of healing on one of America’s most iconic game show…
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A 45-year-old Ririe man faces up to five years in prison following a felony conviction in Bonneville County.
After a three-day trial, a jury found…
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In the last two months, seven individuals, including three from Bonneville County, were sentenced to prison after being convicted of crimes against…
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Development is entering its final stages at the new Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center North Idaho Falls ER, the region’s first free-standing ER.…
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Teton County Search and Rescue volunteers responded to two simultaneous snowmobile accidents that left two riders with serious injuries on Granite…
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The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has confirmed a fire in the historic Bear Gulch railroad tunnel, located approximately 0.4 miles from the Bear…
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“It’s important to say their names,” Vigil organizer Chance Marshall said. “They’re not just strangers who lived in Minnesota. They are…
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Zoo Idaho hosted their annual Poke Fest earlier today where guests can enjoy beer on tap with a special twist.…
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Hundreds enjoyed a Valentine’s Day themed night at the annual Chocolate Lover’s Affair at the Stephen’s Performing Arts Center at ISU, where guests…
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Just because there’s no snow on the road doesn’t mean that plow operators aren’t on the…
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The Idaho Supreme Court heard oral arguments today to determine whether Parental Choice Tax Credits, a program that provides public funds to families…
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In this installment of our Sermon Service & Electric Student-Athlete of the Week Segment, we go to Skyline High School, where Macy Marlow and the…
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In an effort to combat local food insecurity, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has delivered 31,000 pounds of food to the Eastern…
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Multiple people are dead following a domestic disturbance at a remote property along the Idaho-Wyoming border that drew a large-scale police response…
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The city of Rexburg is excited to welcome a new attraction to town. They are introducing a new ice skating rink for hockey, figure skating, and…
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The Eastern Idaho Ag Expo kicks off today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the ICCU…
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A new way to pay could be coming to Idaho — letting residents buy everyday items with gold or silver using a debit card linked to physical precious…
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Idaho’s newly launched Parental Choice Tax Credit program drew heavy interest from families with over 3,300 applications submitted within the first…
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Dozens are expected to gather in Pocatello on Monday to march in honor of Martin Luther King Day. The longstanding tradition at Idaho State…
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This year, the College of Eastern Idaho recorded an all-time high of 625 students enrolled in its apprenticeship programs. The school says this…
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An Idaho Department of Corrections staff member has been hospitalized following a brutal assault by a convicted murderer at the Idaho Maximum…
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Over one thousand people in the community of Ammon gathered at McCowin Park for the 6th annual “Icy Inferno” where the fire department sets a massive…
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A small group of the Young Democrats of Bonneville protested on the Broadway Bridge today. Their signs read anti-war slogans as well as those…
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The Pocatello Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) hosted their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day…
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The man convicted of second-degree murder for the 2024 fatal beating of Alejandro Parades Hutardo is the subject of a newly released video obtained…
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For lots of people in the area, skiing and snowboarding are favorite sports. For others, thanks to new technology and a group of dedicated…
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If you’re looking for a sweet way to either have a girls’ night out or a fun date night, you’ll want to check out the upcoming Chocolate Lover’s…
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By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN Provo, Utah (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, appeared in a Utah…
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Robert Wyatt Lange, 21, of Idaho Falls, has been sentenced today, January 16th, 2026. He will be serving a fixed 20 years, indeterminate for 35…
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As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate…
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A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large…
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A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The…
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The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted…
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Ammon, ID (KIFI) – Ammon food lovers are in for a treat this January with the opening of a new restaurant! Cafe Zupas will hold its grand opening on…
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The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In…
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Returning for the 6th year, the “Icy Inferno” Bonfire Night will offer a night of celebration for Ammon residents this weekend. Residents in the area…
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The community of Pocatello is in for a treat very soon. The Chocolate Lover’s Affair put on by the Pocatello Rotary Club at the Stephen’s Performing…
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Today is National Organize Your Home Day, and if you’re not sure where to start, Local News 8 talked to a local junk disposal expert to give you a…
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A big day for Idaho State University as work begins on a major renovation! Tuesday, school leaders broke ground on major renovations to the Roy F.…
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An unusual catch on the Island Park reservoir has Idaho Fish and Game sounding the alarm.
Earlier this month, an angler ice fishing reeled in a…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is launching a major crackdown on child care subsidy mismanagement, aiming to eliminate fraud, waste, and…
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All lanes of US Highway 30 are currently blocked after a serious crash near milepost 332 in Pocatello on Tuesday morning.
According to the Idaho…
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City leadership in Rexburg is looking for feedback from residents on building a new police station after a bond for the proposed building failed to…
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The Museum of Idaho has found a creative way to use their empty space during exhibit changes: laser tag.…
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The Southeast Idaho Citizens for Democracy held a protest near the Bannock County Courthouse in Pocatello earlier today.…
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Utah is currently seeing one of the nation’s worst outbreaks of measles.
Idaho public health officials weigh in on Idaho’s response, and what the…
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“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected by Governor Little to represent my Idaho Falls community at home and in the Idaho Legislature,”…
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A rash of influenza cases in Idaho is raising alarm bells around the state. Corbin Bunnage, a physician’s assistant at Sterling Urgent Care, says…
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High winds have forced the City of Idaho Falls to postpone the demolition of the historic 1937 water tower. Originally scheduled to begin Friday…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that President Dallin H. Oaks will formally dedicate the newly built Burley Idaho…
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Warm winter weather is reshaping Idaho’s snowpack and raising concerns about water supplies for farmers, especially…
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The City of Pocatello officially welcomed new Mayor Mark Dahlquist and City Council Members Dakota Bates, Stacy Satterfield, and Ann Swanson during…
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The Idaho Falls Police Department has released body camera footage and identified the suspect in a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred just…
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