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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 the nation’s highest court. The

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 following statement in response to

“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 upcoming plans for the city.

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 is reporting a case of

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 with the Trump Administration in

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 July, and this year, they

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 across Idaho will have the

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. 2. At 11:40 a.m., Teton

82-year-old driver killed in rollover crash into Salmon River
SALMON, Idaho (KIFI) — An 82-year-old Salmon man is dead after a rollover crash along the icy roads on US 93 in Lemhi County on
