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Authorities rule 19-year-old’s death in Inkom as accidental">

Authorities rule 19-year-old’s death in Inkom as accidental">Authorities rule 19-year-old’s death in Inkom as accidental

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI) — Bannock County authorities have closed the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Jonas Diaz-Edgeman, whose body…

Two dead, 8 injured after shooting at Utah LDS Church">

Two dead, 8 injured after shooting at Utah LDS Church">Two dead, 8 injured after shooting at Utah LDS Church

UPDATED: Jan 7, 2026 / 07:56 PM MST By Amelia Hobson: Click HERE for Updates on this story: Police are responding…

Supreme Court to hear arguments next week on Idaho’s “Fairness in Women’s Sports” Act">

Supreme Court to hear arguments next week on Idaho’s “Fairness in Women’s Sports” Act">Supreme Court to hear arguments next week on Idaho’s “Fairness in Women’s Sports” Act

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho will soon defend its law preventing transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports in…

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues statement following fatal Utah shooting">

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues statement following fatal Utah shooting">Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issues statement following fatal Utah shooting

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) — A spokesperson for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the…

“Hit the Ground Running”: Idaho Falls leaders gather to discuss city’s future">

“Hit the Ground Running”: Idaho Falls leaders gather to discuss city’s future">“Hit the Ground Running”: Idaho Falls leaders gather to discuss city’s future

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Local leaders and members of the Idaho Falls community gathered this afternoon, Jan. 6, to talk about…

First case of Measles confirmed in Eastern Idaho for 2026">

First case of Measles confirmed in Eastern Idaho for 2026">First case of Measles confirmed in Eastern Idaho for 2026

The following is a news release from Eastern Idaho Public Health: IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Eastern Idaho Public Health…

Legislative District 32 Selects Nominees to Fill Representative Horman’s Seat">

Legislative District 32 Selects Nominees to Fill Representative Horman’s Seat">Legislative District 32 Selects Nominees to Fill Representative Horman’s Seat

Representative Wendy Horman has resigned from the Idaho House of Representatives, effective January 5, 2026, to take a new position…

Idaho Falls plans massive ‘America 250’ celebration">

Idaho Falls plans massive ‘America 250’ celebration">Idaho Falls plans massive ‘America 250’ celebration

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — This year, our country will be turning 250 years old. Idaho Falls is well known for celebrating the Fourth of…

158 Idaho Schools awarded USDA grants for fresh fruit and vegetable program">

158 Idaho Schools awarded USDA grants for fresh fruit and vegetable program">158 Idaho Schools awarded USDA grants for fresh fruit and vegetable program

The following is a news release from the Idaho Department of Education: BOSIE, Idaho (KIFI) — Students at 158 schools…

Snowmobiler rescued after crash at Togwotee Pass">

Snowmobiler rescued after crash at Togwotee Pass">Snowmobiler rescued after crash at Togwotee Pass

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 42-year-old snowmobiler is recovering this week following a high-stakes backcountry rescue on Friday, Jan.…