ITD preps streets for festive Fourth of July
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is touching up Main roads in several towns to ensure smooth streets in time for 4th of July…
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Idaho Falls Fire warns against improper firework disposal
If you’re planning to light up the sky for the Fourth of July, remember safety continues even after all fireworks…
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As measles cases spread to nearby states, Idaho health officials stress vaccination
Health officials in Idaho are urging caution as the CDC continues to confirm increasing Measles cases across the United States. Over the weekend,…
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Rexburg Police host annual special needs lunch, building community connections
Dozens joined the special needs lunch at Potter Park in Rexburg, hosted by the Rexburg Police Department. Those who came out got to eat hot dogs…
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“I’ve never seen anything like it” Trooper recounts fiery lsland Park crash
The Idaho State Trooper who answered the call to the fiery crash in Island Park opens up about what he witnessed that day.…
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New courtroom unveiled at Bonneville County Courthouse to meet growing needs
Dozens visited the Bonneville County Courthouse this afternoon for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the completion of its…
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Eastern Idaho PIOs sharpen skills to deliver life-saving information
Public information officers are often the link between first responders and the…
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From scuba to cell blocks local teens get hands-on law enforcement experience
Students got to dive into some fun while still learning a serious lesson. Local high school-aged students are getting an inside look at what it…
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High water levels stall search for Patrick Shelton’s remains
The water search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton is still on hold due to high water levels.
Local News 8 reported in early May…
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Food Truck Summer kickoff: A tantalizing start to summer
The Idaho Innovation Center is getting ready for a flavor-packed summer this Friday with its Food Truck Summer Kickoff. From 11:30 am to 8 pm, the…
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Rexburg Police Department finds new home, Voters to consider bond for completion
A location for the new Rexburg Police Department has been decided on by the mayor and city…
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Anniversary of Teton Dam collapse 49 Years Later, memories remain vivid
June 5th, 2025, marks the 49th anniversary of the Teton Dam…
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BYU-Idaho students vying for prestigious national video award
Two BYUI students are being recognized for their video production skills and have been nominated for an award similar to the…
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“End of an Era” Fremont county’s historic Fun Farm Bridge comes down
The Fun Farm Bridge in Fremont County has officially been removed.…
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Bonneville teens get real-world look at law enforcement careers
High school-aged Students are getting an inside look at what it takes to work in law enforcement at this year’s fourth annual ‘Law Enforcement Teen…
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Ammon Chick-fil-A faces racism lawsuit
Chick-fil-a in Ammon is facing several lawsuits after a former employee says he endured racist abuse.…
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Memorial Day Weekend kicks off with massive flag display in Freeman Park in Idaho Falls
The 13th annual field of honor for our veterans and heroes is happening in Idaho Falls this weekend. It’s being put on by the exchange club of Idaho…
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Giving back mile by mile, friends tour for charity
Three later-in-life friends are traveling the country, raising money for two important…
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Local airport sees spike in firearms at security checkpoints: Know the rules for flying with firearms
With the summer travel season officially underway, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is issuing a crucial reminder for travelers. So…
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High cost and low pay squeeze summer child care options
School is almost out for summer, and a lot of working parents are looking for child care services to maintain their daily…
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International and regional tourists killed in Island Park crash identified
The Fremont County Coroner’s Office has identified the international tourists killed in the Island Park fiery crash. Next of kin have been…
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Custer County Sheriff suspends search for missing Challis man’s remains
Custer County Sheriff Levi Maydole has suspended the search for the remains of 47-year-old Patrick Shelton.
The news comes after murder suspect,…
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Gruesome Confession: 70-Year-old admits to shooting and dismembering missing Challis man
The man accused of killing 47-year-old Patrick Shelton has confessed to shooting him and dismembering his body, according to court…
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Challis Homicide: Close friend reacts to Patrick Shelton’s death
Patrick Shelton is the man who disappeared near Challis after heading into the mountains to gather firewood and never returned. His death is…
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“Peace Be With You”: East Idaho Catholic community celebrates American Pope Leo XIV
“Peace be with you” were the first words spoken by new Pope Leo XIV to the watching world, and the East Idaho Catholic community watched as the…
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Idaho educators gather to strategize post-legislative budget challenges
Idaho teachers and educators gathered Wednesday for a post-legislative recap of the 2025…
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“Saddened by Loss”: Tour company responds as survivors of fatal Island Park crash leave hospital
Several of the survivors of last Thursday’s fatal crash near Island Park have been discharged from Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg.
The fiery…
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BYU-I student critically injured in on-campus accident, says school
A BYU-Idaho student was critically injured in an accident on campus Wednesday morning, according to school officials.
“At the time of the incident,…
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Broulim’s in Ammon donates over $3700 to Idaho Falls Rescue Mission
Broulems in Ammon has raised over $37,000 and presented a check to the Idaho Falls Rescue…
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EIRMC honors Organ Donors, Highlights life-saving impact during awareness month
April is organ donation month, and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is honoring patients and families who have chosen organ and tissue…
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Madison County Detective honored for efforts in protecting children online
A Madison County detective is being recognized for his efforts in saving children from internet…
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Adams Elementary holds Active Shooter Drill for safety preparedness
Tuesday morning, Adams Elementary School in Rexburg participated in an active school shooting drill.
This Full evacuation drill is meant to keep the…
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“Like an office on wheels” Madison Deputies excited for new Tahoe fleet
Many law enforcement agencies travel out of state to order new cars, but the Madison County Sheriff’s Office is excited that its big expense went…
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Drink Up – Rexburg boil order lifted
As of Wednesday morning, Parts of Rexburg remain under a boil order after a waterline on 2nd E ruptured over the weekend.
Crews worked overnight to…
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Meet the voice on the other end – Madison County celebrates its 911 Dispatchers
While many people may have spoken with a dispatcher once or twice in their lives, most likely, you’ve never actually met one.
From April 14 to 18,…
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Rexburg honors animal control officer for tireless work and compassion
March 14-18 marks National Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week, and the Rexburg police department is honoring their Animal Control…
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Volunteers and people in need flock to the new Rexburg Soup Kitchen
The Rexburg Soup Kitchen has been open for just over three weeks, and organizers say it is already benefiting more people than expected.
The…
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What to consider if you’re filing your taxes past the April 15 deadline
If you do owe money, financial experts suggest that you take immediate action, and late filing penalties can be…
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EIRMC and volunteers assemble kits for Idaho Period Project
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is serving the community all month long in a variety of…
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Thousands celebrate BYU-Idaho spring graduation
Thousands packed the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus in celebration of their spring 2025…
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“Look twice to save a life” Safety stressed as motorcycle season approches
Drivers are being asked to take an extra second to notice riders and give them a little more room on the road.
But it’s not all up to us; riders…
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ITD launches effort to combat wrong-way drivers on Idaho highways
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is pushing drivers to know which way they are driving. The new initiative comes after several cases of…
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More parents are choosing to stay home due to child care cost
According to Department of Labor reports, 12% of parents are using daycare as a means of child support in Idaho. This is compared to 55% of parents…
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ITD urges drivers to zipper merge for smoother construction traffic
“One thing that really helps with traffic control is if people will do what’s called zipper merging,” said Buffat. “It’s in our inclination when we…
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U.S. 20 Construction causing traffic delays
“The weather’s a little bit warmer, which allows us to get back and maintain and improve the road. So that’s what’s going on now. We’re going to be…
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Eastern Idaho Public Health offering free STD testing during April
The second Week of April is national sexually transmitted diseases or STD Awareness Week, and the Eastern Idaho Public Heath is offering free…
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IFFD breaks ground on northern fire station
Work has begun on building a new fire station in Idaho Falls. City and fire department officials broke ground Wednesday morning for the new Station…
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Traffic Alert: ITD construction on highway exit 332
The Idaho Transportation Department is sending out a traffic alert for Rexburg drivers. Over the next week, the town’s most used on/off ramp along…
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Rexburg couple launches town’s first soup kitchen
Community members packed the hall at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building in Rexburg Tuesday…
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Local law enforcement prioritize mental health with emotional resilience training
People, on average, will witness something traumatic twice in their lifetimes. But first responders say they witness traumatic events on a regular…
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Warm weather brings early rush to Idaho garden shops
Spring is coming early this year for garden centers and nurseries as warmer weather drives customers…
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Festival of Trees raises $85,000 for Development Workshop Inc.
Fundraising efforts from this past holiday season’s Festival of Trees raised $85,000 for D.W.I., the Development Workshop in Idaho Falls. The group…
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Health Officials urge continued vigilance against Influenza as cases continue to wind down
Flu season is still impacting people across eastern Idaho and western Wyoming even as temperatures rise, according to health officials. Epidemiology…
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Rexburg invests in employees aiming for better service for residents
The city of Rexburg is looking to better serve its community by investing in its employees. All week, city employees are taking special training…
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Wake up your lawn with raking, experts say, to get rid winter dryness and mold
Snow is melting and it’s time to start taking care of our lawns. …
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Idaho State Police change light patterns for safer roads
Idaho drivers may be familiar with the flashing red and blue lights.
But, the familiar pattern will soon be a thing of the past as Idaho State…
New report details what led to the fatal Ririe Reservoir helicopter crash
According to the report, Houghton told investigators neither he nor Brown saw the power lines that spanned across the frozen reservoir until it was…
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Bonneville County Sheriffs Office roll-out public safety app
The Idaho Sheriffs Association has partnered with several Idaho counties to improve Idaho Sheriff Connect.
The app has been available for about 5…
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Ammon road construction resumes after winter break
Construction started Monday, March 17th to widen Ammon Road on 35th East from Lincoln Road to Highway 26.
Bonneville County Road and Bridge are…
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Eastern Idaho Law Enforcement gets a boost with CEI’s new training program
The College of Eastern Idaho is announcing the official state approval of its peace officer standards and training, also known as the…
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Community outraged after “trash talk” allegedly turned to “racist bashing” at Blackfoot/Skyline basketball game
Students, parents, and community members are outraged over an incident at a Skyline High School basketball game against Blackfoot High School.…
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Train vs semi crash in Madison County – Sheriff’s deputies on scene
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a semi-truck versus train crash near north of Rexburg.…
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Southeast Idaho Catholic community marks Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, Catholics and some fellow Christians receive ashes on their foreheads in the shape of a cross to mark the first day of Lent, or the 40…
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Idaho Falls protestors rally against President Trump’s executive orders
A group of protestors gathered along the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls Tuesday afternoon. Protest organizers say they are rallying against the…
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Rexburg Police issue warning after elderly couple loses $35,000 to scammers
The victims told police they had received an email from what they thought was PayPal’s fraud department, informing the couple of activity involving…
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Rexburg named one of the safest college towns in the nation
Rexburg has been named as one of the safest college towns in the…
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Close Call: Rexburg police advise greater caution after teens narrowly avoid car
Police in Rexburg are reminding the community to exercise caution after two teens had a “close call” crossing a rural intersection.
Dashcam video,…
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Young Scientists Shine at Packed Idaho Science & Engineering Fair
The Idaho State University Student Union Building was packed with local high school students to compete in the 2nd annual Idaho Community Science…
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Rigby High students stage walkout as district cuts AP classes
Students at Rigby High School staged a walkout today to protest Jefferson Joint School District 251’s decision to eliminate advanced and advanced…
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Idaho hunters now need to pass bear identification test
Anyone registering to hunt black bears in Idaho must show proof that they have passed a bear identification test. The test is to help hunters…
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New Rexburg Police building officially in the works
“Our police department is one of the finest departments in the state, if not in the country,” Merrill told Local News 8. “We feel like they deserve a…
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Fatal helicopter crash – Surviving passenger released from hospital
According to an Instagram post by social media influencer Jennifer Houghton, @turtlecreeklane, identifies her husband Steve Houghton as the second…
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From southern heat to Idaho freeze a student warms Rexburg
A BYUI Student from the south came to Idaho unprepared for the harsh lesson that there is a difference between cold and freezing.…
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Kali and Zeke Best – A mountain of memories from lives cut short
“Kali was a beautiful soul,” cousin Meg Fischer told Local News 8. “This was one very, very tragic and unfortunate day in a life that was incredibly…
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Rexburg city attorney heading to greener fields
A graduate of the University of Utah, Zollinger has worked as Rexburg’s city attorney since 1993. City leadership has invited the Rexburg community…
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Family of Teton county murder victims respond to guilty plea – Local News 8 Exclusive
“This last year and however many months has been a lot to take in and the last few days have been no exception,” Kali’s cousin Meg Fischer told Local…
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Unleash the Love with Half-Price Pet Adoptions This Valentine’s Day
he Idaho Falls animal shelter has the purr-fect Valentine’s Day treat for families, couples, and…
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Local eateries gear up for Valentine’s Day rush
Tomorrow is the big day for love and romance and local restaurants are…
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Immigration expert explains ICE’s deportation priorities
Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults…
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BYUI’s SnowFest is helping the community
Students at BYU-Idaho are organizing fun activities to give back to the community of Rexburg. “The community is our backbone. Like we can’t do…
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Jefferson School District cancels Thursday’s classes following cyberattack
Jefferson School District 251 will close on Thursday, February 6, due to a recent attack on its computer network. Parent-teacher conferences…
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Propane safety tips to prevent house explosion
In light of Tuesday’s house explosion, people might be wondering about safely operating propane tanks in their…
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Fire Marshal: Snow slide off roof caused gas explosion
The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office said snow sliding off a home’s roof fractured a propane supply pipe, causing a house to explode in the Kilgore…
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Bird Flu threat looms over Idaho pets
Bird flu is a particular…
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Idaho Falls DVSAC in need of volunteers
According to data collected from state and local law enforcement agencies, intimate partner violence is an issue in Eastern…
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Ammon Mayor shares more detail on 17th bridge construction project plans
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti explained what is happening with the 17th Street bridge construction project following our report on Tuesday, Jan.…
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17th Street bridge construction stirring trouble for neighboring businesses
If you have driven by the Grand Teton Mall or the Ammon Target the last couple of days, you may have noticed traffic is busier than usual.
17th…
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Drivers urged to slow down as elk collisions surge
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes’ Fish and Game are warning drivers to slow down.
They report five elk have been hit by cars just this week in Fort…
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District 91 CTE Center in high demand after 3 years of success
Idaho Falls School District 91’s Career and Technical Education Center has been around for three…
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Bonneville County Sheriff unveils new jail expansion
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated two newly completed expansion projects to the jail with a dual ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday…
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Sparklight Grant Boosts Idaho Falls Symphony’s Youth Education
The Idaho Falls Symphony received a $3,000 grant from the Sparklight Charitable Foundation to help fund some local youth education…
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Warmer winter may spark kitten season surge
Right now it’s slow at the shelter when it comes to adopting kittens, which is not uncommon during the wintertime. But this year some cats captured…
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Fun wintertime things to do at the Idaho Falls Library
The Idaho Falls Public Library says there is always something to do at the library to keep you warm, entertained, and…
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Club Apple ready to help with those “weighty” New Year’s resolutions
The holidays have many looking in the mirror and regretting how much they ate. Many want to make a change for the new…
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Warm indoor fun can be found this winter at several Rexburg locations
The cold weather brings a lot of people indoors but many don’t want to spend all winter stuck at…
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FatCats in Rexburg offering Christmas fun to moviegoers
FatCats hopes moviegoers will find holiday joy at their…
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Community Food Basket finishes off another successful year
The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket is winding down the 2024 year with a hard finish of collecting and sharing food through the holiday…
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“I totally understand the outrage.” Mayor joins citizens’ frustration over inmate’s escape
St. Anthony Mayor Donald Powell joins with city citizens’ frustrated over Keven Kuintzle’s…
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St. Anthony locals outraged that an alleged murderer was allowed in their town
Many people living in Saint Anthony tell us this is a trusting community, so much so that some people don’t lock their doors. Well, that’s starting…
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‘Kid to Kid’ opens in Idaho Falls
The ‘Kid to Kid’ store is having its grand opening at 2135 E 17th…
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