Idaho Falls Archives

Man arrested in crash that killed six in Idaho Falls

May 24, 2024 8:09 PM Joel Killam

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police released more information Friday night on a deadly crash in Idaho Falls. It happened May 18, at…

Idaho Falls honors fallen veterans at 12th annual Field of Honor

May 24, 2024 4:59 PM Evan Thomason

Volunteers have posted 1,000 American flags for the Idaho Falls annual Field of Honor flag display every Memorial Day weekend since 2012.…

Idaho Falls Funland at the Zoo opening Saturday

May 24, 2024 9:44 AM News Team

Funland at the Zoo will open for its first full season this weekend since being…

Idaho teachers pay comparison

May 23, 2024 5:30 PM Noah Farley

Teacher salaries in Idaho Falls average at $56,555 between…

Getting Answers: 18-year-old accepts settlement after eviction mishap

May 23, 2024 6:31 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho Falls woman who found her apartment being emptied by a maintenance crew has now reached a settlement with the property owner who allegedly…

D93 Summer Food Service Program begins June 3

May 23, 2024 9:40 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program.…

33rd Annual Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race kicks off

May 22, 2024 4:17 PM News Team

Wednesday was the kickoff for this summer’s Great Snake River Greenbelt Duck Race in Idaho…

How hydropower makes Idaho’s electricity rates below the national average

May 22, 2024 11:00 AM Noah Farley

“[Idaho is] the fifth highest share of renewable electricity for any…

Gas prices falling in time for Memorial Day

May 22, 2024 10:30 AM News Team

262,000 Idahoans among the 43.8 million Americans taking a trip this…

Tentative agreement reached between D91 and Idaho Falls Education Association

May 21, 2024 9:38 PM Ashley Chilcutt

A tentative agreement has been reached between Idaho Falls School District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education…

Search warrant results in drug arrests

May 21, 2024 9:34 PM Braydon Wilson

A stand-off happened in Idaho…

Caught on camera – alleged “sign snatcher” arrested

May 21, 2024 6:05 PM Seth Ratliff

“Sign snatchers” are a common complaint to local law enforcement every election cycle.…

I-15 and US-20 interchange update

May 21, 2024 11:52 AM Noah Farley

“We look at air quality, water quality, noise, visual concerns, demographic concerns and many…

Crews stop gas leak in Idaho Falls

May 20, 2024 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has responded to a gas leak on the 100 block of Haven Lane in Idaho…

6 crash victims identified after pickup crashes into passenger van

May 18, 2024 8:47 AM News Team

US 20 is closed near the I-15 interchange because of a serious accident that sent 9 people to the hospital.…

Idaho gas prices down 5 cents

May 20, 2024 12:04 PM News Team

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.12/g Sunday while the most expensive was $4.19/g, a difference of…

Chad Daybell trial: Full recap of prosecution’s case

May 19, 2024 8:00 AM Emma Valentine

Daybell’s trial is set to continue, Monday May 20th. The Prosecution rested their case on…

Severe winds cancel Idaho Falls circus

May 17, 2024 11:16 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Wind gusts of 60 miles per hour forced the Cirque Ma’Ceo equestrian circus to cancel Friday’s Idaho Falls…

Gov. Little presents $42 million check to Idaho Falls School District

May 16, 2024 6:58 PM Ashley Chilcutt

Governor Brad Little visited several schools across East Idaho Thursday to present funds for school facility improvements.…

Reed’s Dairy historic family milk barn demolished after fire

May 16, 2024 5:27 PM Seth Ratliff

It has been almost four months since the Reed’s Dairy production facility on the west side of Idaho Falls caught fire. Crews spent Thursday morning…

Autopsy results released after Bonneville County Jail inmate found dead

February 13, 2024 11:27 AM News Team

Autopsy results have been released after deputies found a Bonneville County Jail inmate dead on Feb.…

Ground breaks for upcoming Idaho Falls adolescent mental health center

May 16, 2024 2:52 PM Noah Farley

“Having a facility like this where there it can be closer to their family and participate in the treatment process is a really important…

Dutch Bros to host annual ALS fundraiser Friday

May 16, 2024 1:31 PM News Team

Dutch Bros is holding its annual Drink One for Dane fundraiser Friday, May 17 to support the fight against Amyotrophic Lateral…

Mental Health Monday: Finding a new healthcare provider doesn’t have to be difficult or confusing

May 13, 2024 4:45 PM Kailey Galaviz

Finding a new healthcare provider can be hard and scary for…

Students relive Idaho history with Rendezvous Roundup

May 14, 2024 3:51 PM Seth Ratliff

Hundreds of 4th graders in Idaho Falls School District 91 are experiencing Idaho history first hand this week. The annual Rendezvous Roundup is…

Preparing for Memorial Day weekend travel

May 13, 2024 6:10 PM Noah Farley

“You could end up having a lot of people on the road at the same…

Home invasion suspect pleads not guilty to murder charge

May 13, 2024 2:20 PM News Team

The man facing murder charges for breaking into an Idaho Falls home and shooting the homeowner appeared in court…

Fundraising completed, What is next for the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts

May 13, 2024 10:47 AM Seth Ratliff

Fundraising efforts for the $6.4 million renovation of the Frontier Center for the Performing Arts have been successfully completed, according to…

WATCH LIVE: Chad Daybell Trial Day 22

May 13, 2024 8:28 AM Linda Larsen

It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Cody Lax celebrates with Wendy Salazar at Special Olympics

Athletes shine during Special Olympics at Bonneville High School

May 12, 2024 10:45 PM Cole Sams

Over the weekend, the Special Olympics took center stage at Bonneville High…

Kayaker OK after overturning in the Snake River

May 11, 2024 1:55 PM News Team

A kayaker is alright after their boat overturned in the Snake River, according to the Idaho Falls Fire…

Solar storm power outages unlikely in Idaho Falls

May 10, 2024 9:46 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – The City of Idaho Falls says there is a small but unlikely chance of power outages from Friday night’s massive solar storm.…

Water line project to commence on a section of First Street

May 11, 2024 10:00 AM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will soon begin a project to replace existing water service lines on a section of First…

Bonneville County Prosecutor files human trafficking charges

May 9, 2024 4:17 PM News Team

A preliminary hearing is scheduled for May 17, 2024.…

Flowers to keep away from pets this Mother’s Day

May 10, 2024 5:03 PM Noah Farley

“They still can have gastrointestinal upset and illness when ingesting lilies of any…

Idaho Falls firefighters are asking for your help filling the boot this weekend

May 9, 2024 9:33 AM Evan Thomason

Idaho Falls firefighters will be at the intersection of Hitt Road and 17th Street on Friday and…

New Idaho Falls water tower gets rocky start

May 9, 2024 4:29 PM Seth Ratliff

The structure of Idaho Falls’ new water tower could be completed by the end of this summer, according to Water Superintendent David Richards. But,…

Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair

May 9, 2024 11:11 AM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday…

Reptile Expo coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds this weekend

May 9, 2024 7:53 AM News Team

Beast Pets Marketplace of the Rocky Mountains Reptile Expo is coming to the Bonneville County Fairgrounds May 11th and May…

Passport fairs coming to eastern Idaho

May 9, 2024 1:33 AM News Team

Idaho lawmakers are gearing up to host seven passport fairs around the Gem…

Local scout leader on board with “Scouting America” name change

May 8, 2024 5:32 PM Seth Ratliff

Local scouting chapters are reacting to the Boy Scouts of America name…

CTEC cuts ribbon on new greenhouse

May 8, 2024 6:22 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has a new…

Learning to save lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day

May 7, 2024 11:24 AM Noah Farley

“With seven out of every ten counterfeit pills containing that lethal dose…it’s really…

Idaho K-9 Training Conference comes to eastern Idaho

May 6, 2024 6:12 PM Braydon Wilson

59 different K-9 officers and their partners will be in the Idaho Falls area this week to learn new…

New Idaho Falls water tower sees delays

May 6, 2024 5:28 PM Seth Ratliff

City leaders got an update on building a new water tower in Idaho Falls, and we are learning what is causing…

Chad Daybell trial continues with graphic testimony when detectives found JJ’s body

May 6, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

A special agent for the FBI was back on the stand Monday morning in the murder trial for Chad…

Staying safe while boating this year

May 6, 2024 11:07 AM Noah Farley

“We’re seeing a lot of loose debris [and] trash. Everything is entering into the river because of the high…

Idaho gas prices fall for the first time in several weeks

May 6, 2024 10:20 AM News Team

According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Idaho was priced at $3.19/g Sunday while the most expensive was…

Cinco De Mayo Celebrations in Idaho Falls is at a new location

May 5, 2024 2:16 PM Braydon Wilson

The annual celebration of Cinco De Mayo has a new location but promises the same amount of fun. The celebration promises to celebrate diversity and…

The Idaho Falls Farmer’s Market returns this weekend

May 5, 2024 1:36 PM Braydon Wilson

Every year from the first Saturday in May to the Last Saturday in October, Farmers and other small businesses in the area, gather on Memorial Drive,…

Construction on FUTURE TECH Building gets green light

May 4, 2024 12:00 PM News Team

Groundbreaking is expected in…

No injuries reported after Iona structure fire

May 3, 2024 11:33 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire in Iona early Friday…

Idaho Falls man arrested for obscene visual representation of sexual abuse of children

May 3, 2024 9:36 AM News Team

Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force investigators arrested a 52-year-old Idaho Falls man for obscene visual representation of…

Witnesses describe deadly Idaho Falls shooting

May 2, 2024 10:58 PM Sam Gelfand

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) – A public records request made by Local News 8 has unearthed witness testimony regarding the killing of Eric Leask. The…

RetroX blasts back to Idaho Falls with bigger, better event: Storm Troopers and Super Heroes assemble!

May 2, 2024 4:14 PM Seth Ratliff

Eastern Idaho’s RetroX event returns to Idaho Falls for a second year after massive success in 2023.…

Avoid delays: An update on Idaho Falls road construction plans

May 1, 2024 5:03 PM Evan Thomason

Road crews in Idaho Falls are working on three main projects this…

INL researchers working to remove and convert waste to help environment and military

May 1, 2024 4:36 PM Noah Farley

“It’s probably not going to be good, but it will be…

Idaho Gives – 2 days left to donate to Idaho non-profits

May 1, 2024 3:56 PM Seth Ratliff

With less than two days left to donate, so far Idahoans throughout the state have raised more than $2…

Millions of households losing internet service through Affordable Connectivity Program

May 1, 2024 11:38 AM Noah Farley

The ACP provided about 23 million American households with internet at low or no…

Protecting your garden plants from a freeze

April 30, 2024 6:04 PM Noah Farley

“The main thing is you shouldn’t be planting things this…

Idaho Falls’ Clean and Green coming in May

April 30, 2024 10:07 AM News Team

If you need some help with your spring cleaning, the City of Idaho Falls is gearing…

Idaho Gives kicks off Monday

April 29, 2024 6:33 PM Seth Ratliff

Monday marks the start of Idaho’s largest online fundraising event of the year Idaho…

Getting Answers: Maintenance crew empties Idaho Falls Woman’s apartment without permission

April 29, 2024 6:17 PM Seth Ratliff

An Idaho Falls woman says she has lost everything after a maintenance crew came into her apartment without permission and emptied it…

Traffic pattern changes coming to 17th and Holmes

April 29, 2024 3:38 PM News Team

Work on the intersection of South Holmes and 17th Street is moving to the next…

People line up early to pay their respects to JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan

April 27, 2024 7:03 PM Braydon Wilson

People wishing to pay their respects and honor the lives of JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, began lining up outside of the Colonial Theater starting well…

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 27

April 25, 2024 11:51 AM Noah Farley

Do you have unused or expired prescription…

A sneak peek at Xtreme International Ice Racing returning to the Mountain America Center

April 26, 2024 4:26 PM Eric Moon

The roar of bikes on ice returns to Idaho Falls this weekend, when Xtreme International Ice Racing takes over the Mountain America Center Saturday…

As Idaho institutions raise tuition costs, will CEI do the same?

April 26, 2024 3:33 PM Noah Farley

“It’s certainly something that CEI will examine, but we will never be anywhere as close to the tuition as a…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…