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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mummies of the World exhibit is wrapping up this weekend after an exhilarating seven-month run at the Museum of Idaho.

Nearly 50,000 guests have visited the museum so far to see mummified bodies of people and animals from across the globe. 

“This exhibit is incredible for the community because it’s one of the largest exhibits the Museum of Idaho has ever brought,” said Camille Thomas, the museum’s director of marketing.

The exhibit takes guests through 4,500 of history, showcasing mummies embalmed both by man and nature.

“We have mummies from every continent,” Thomas added. “We have mummies from Peru, which really surprised me. We have ancient Egyptian mummies, mummies from Europe, and even one from the U.S. that was mummified in 1994 for science.”

The exhibit includes a family of three from Hungary, who likely died from tuberculosis, and German mummies preserved in a vault.

Across the ocean in Peru, people were mummified in baskets so they could be carried around during rituals, Thomas explained.

Many people are also surprised by the Burns display, she said, which showcases the work of a Scottish doctor who mummified human medical specimens for research.

Idaho Falls is one of the exhibit’s final stops in its 16-year tour across America. 

You can catch a final glimpse from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday and 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday. After closing, the mummies will leave forever and make one final trip to an exhibition in Los Angeles.

For more information, visit museumofidaho.org.

MUMAB, an American mummy preserved in 1994 using Egyptian techniques, is displayed at the Museum of Idaho.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Falls continues to say good-bye to a beloved landmark.

Demolition of the 89-year-old water tower starts next week.

City officials say the change is necessary to plan for the area’s growth.

“So we have contractors who will be on site on Monday, and they will spend a few days getting the site prepped, putting up fencing, setting up their crane,” said Kimberly Felker, spokeswoman for the City of Idaho Falls. “Then on Friday, they will begin work to actually start bringing the tower down. Most of the tower will be brought down using a crane, and they’ll work from the top of the tower down to the bottom.”

The project is expected to extend into February.

Local News 8 spoke with multiple residents about their reaction to the former tower’s demolition.

“I think it just signifies growth in the town, which a lot of people may not like, but a lot of people view as a good thing,” said Ed Roberts, a resident of Idaho Falls.

His friend Nick Rogers agreed.

“I’ve lived in Idaho Falls my entire life and not very far from the water tower. I used to go down and see it daily, and it’s going to be kind of a new thing,” Rogers said. “I’m coming in to see new things in my life, and I’m actually really glad to see new things for this town.”

Rylan Veselka said the tower has served as a beacon ever since he was a young boy going to visit the Idaho Falls Public Library.

“I’m a little sad about it, but I understand why it needs to come down, so, you know, can’t be too sad,” he said.

The city’s new water tower has double the capacity of the former one – carrying 1 million gallons of water, according to a city press release.

The tower helps pressurize multiple wells and provides a reservoir of water for firefighting and power outages.

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) – It’s a new day, a new year, and a new you. That’s the mindset for many people on January 1. When picking a New Year’s resolution, many choose to live a healthier lifestyle as their goal.

“Start now instead of later. It’s a great way to put that first step in,” said Isaac Luna, membership coordinator at Gold’s Gym. “It’s a really good way to break the ice and feel uncomfortable. You’re supposed to feel uncomfortable to improve. Change is scary, but that’s the best part of the journey.”

Local News 8 spoke with gym trainers at Gold’s Gym in Idaho Falls. They tell us that every year, people want to lose weight. This year, they have noticed more people are setting a goal to build muscle and get stronger.

It’s commonly known that people tend to fall short of their New Year’s goals. Gym trainers suggest including a friend in your goal-making to help you stay on track. 

“So the biggest thing for me is accountability, right? So I myself, I even have a coach, said John Morton, personal trainer at Gold’s Gym. “I’m doing bodybuilding, and he keeps me accountable. So the best thing that I have to offer for somebody else is find somebody to keep you accountable. That’ll help you the most.”

There’s also helpful information about setting healthy lifestyle goals on the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare website. They suggest setting realistic goals, focusing on small, consistent steps. They also recommend prioritizing mental health along with physical health. 

Welcome to 2026!

For New Year’s Day, we’ll continue to see scattered snow and rain showers throughout the day. This comes after a dry, cooler end to the final days of 2025. A wintry mix of precipitation is possible with high temperatures in the mid to upper 30’s. There is a tiny window for freezing rain and drizzle at the leading edge of rainfall on Thursday afternoon. We could get a quick blast of snowfall, then mix with freezing rain throughout the day.

Light rain and snow will spread north on New Year’s Day. Little to no impacts from snowfall are expected. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch is possible for the Snake River Plain. Light winds are expected throughout the day, with winds only reaching 5 mph. Rain and snow will continue into the later hours of Thursday night, with a low temperature of around 30°.

It will be mostly cloudy on Friday, with a few spots of rain and snow. Temperatures will remain mild and above average for this time of year, with a high near 40°. A bit windy, with southwest winds around 10-15 mph, gusts as high as 20 mph.

There is a chance of rain and snow for late Saturday. High temperatures will climb into the mid-40s for the Snake River Plain. More scattered rain and mountain snow for Sunday as highs once again reach the 40’s.