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PROVO, Utah (KIFI) — Judge Tony Graf is expected to decide Monday whether to close portions of the upcoming preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

Tyler Robinson, 23, is scheduled to appear in court July 6–10, where prosecutors must prove there is enough evidence to bring him to trial. Robinson’s defense attorneys have motioned that parts of the hearing be closed to the public and the press, citing concerns that media coverage of the evidence presented could jeopardize Robinson’s right to a fair trial.

The prosecution has filed a motion urging the court to keep the proceedings open, but consented that the “media should be restricted from viewing or copying some exhibits that could be used in a future trial,” according to the Associated Press.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – The Snake River Miniature Horse Club, founded in 2003, offers a variety of competitions for miniature horses and their caretakers. Their miniature horse show began this morning and continues tomorrow.

People of all ages can compete in events designed as family-oriented activities. Tomorrow’s show is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

The club’s competitions include various events including costume, halter, obstacle, jumping and driving classes. Participants can lead smaller miniature horse breeds over jumps and obstacles, while sport ponies are large enough to be ridden.

Karen Drake, a founder of the Snake River Miniature Horse Club, said the smaller horse breeds are put “on a line so that they can jump because we can’t ride them.” She added that obstacles involve “all kinds of maneuvers they have to do.”

Halter classes judge the horses on their conformation and good looks. Drake emphasized the versatility of the miniature horses, saying “They are wonderful little animals. They are very versatile and just fun,” she said.

The club encourages participation from all ages, including young children. Drake described how younger kids can walk and interact with the horses and foals can even be picked up. Miniature horses can be as small as 28 inches tall when fully grown, a size comparable to a dog.

The club’s activities are considered family oriented. Drake also noted that participants can show their miniature horses through 4-H programs, which hold similar classes at events like the 4-H Fair in August.

Tomorrow’s show will begin at 8 a.m., featuring obstacle and jumping events at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Grounds.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Falls Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw has appointed Chris Canfield as the city’s new Public Works director, pending confirmation by the Idaho Falls City Council.

Canfield has served as the city’s interim Public Works director since May 2026 and previously spent 13 years as assistant Public Works director.

“Mr. Canfield brings a clear understanding of the critical role Public Works plays in providing residents with clean water, sanitation, sewer and safe streets,” said Mayor Lisa Burtenshaw. “I appreciate his knowledge of the city, the department organization, as well as his years of experience with federal grant financing.”

An east Idaho native, Canfield has worked on city development and federal aid projects that have supported transportation, water, wastewater and sanitation improvements throughout Idaho Falls.

A graduate from Idaho State University, Canfield worked for JUB Engineers as a construction and spent eight years with the Idaho Transportation Department as a construction and traffic engineer.

If confirmed, Canfield will oversee the department’s day-to-day operations, long-term planning and infrastructure priorities, including the city’s streets, water systems, sanitation services and other public works projects.

“Public Works plays a vital role in building and maintaining the infrastructure that serves our community for generations,” Canfield said. “It is a privilege to contribute to projects that make a lasting impact on our residents.”

The appointment will be presented to the Idaho Falls City Council at an upcoming meeting. If approved, Canfield will officially assume the role immediately.