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Seth Ratliff

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Effective from now until Oct. 15, 2025, Idaho Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for Jensen Grove Pond in Blackfoot. This means anglers can harvest any remaining fish from the pond before water levels drop too low.

The City of Blackfoot annually manages the pond’s water for both recreation and aquifer recharge, creating a seasonal fishing opportunity. In May, IDFG stocked the pond with 2,525 catchable-sized rainbow trout. However, the pond’s water levels are now decreasing rapidly.

Under the salvage order, all bag, possession, size, and number limits are suspended, and fish may be taken by any method except for the use of firearms, explosives, chemicals, electric current, or prohibited baits.

IDFG is also reminding anglers that a valid Idaho fishing license is still required to participate. Additionally, no live fish may be transported from the pond.

For more information regarding the salvage order, the public can contact the Idaho Fish and Game office in Pocatello at 208-232-4703.

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Curtis Jackson

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI) – Police in Chubbuck say a man was taken into custody following a standoff Sunday.

Joshua Dahlinghaus, 36, is being held in the Bannock County Jail.

Around 11:49 a.m. Sunday, police responded to the Extended Stay Pocatello hotel after reports of a fight and a gun threat.

Police said the suspect allegedly held a woman hostage and pointed a possible BB gun at another.

The southeast Idaho STAR team rescued the woman, but Dahlinghaus had fled.

A warrant was issued for Felony aggravated assault and a misdemeanor.

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CNN Newsource

By Brian Stelter, CNN

(CNN) — Two suspects are in custody after an incendiary device was found under a vehicle belonging to KSTU, a local TV station known as Fox 13 News Utah.

The incendiary device “had been lit but failed to function as designed,” according to court records obtained by CNN affiliate KUTV.

The device was discovered in Salt Lake City on Friday, two days after Charlie Kirk was assassinated at Utah Valley University, about 45 minutes south of the Utah capital.

KUTV reported that two suspects were arrested after FBI agents and local bomb squads converged on a home in Magna, Utah.

Additional explosives, along with firearms, illegal narcotics and other paraphernalia, were found in the home, according to court records.

Photos and videos from the scene showed anti-Trump signs on display outside the home.

Fox 13 News Utah is owned by Scripps. Stations like Fox 13 are affiliated with the Fox network but are not directly part of the Fox News Channel, the pro-Trump cable news network.

The station confirmed the news about its vehicle on Sunday night and said, “FOX 13 News is working closely with law-enforcement and our risk management team, with the safety of our employees as our top priority.”

Both national and local media outlets have stepped up security efforts in the wake of the Kirk assassination.

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Tuesday, September 16, is Mexico Independence Day, and people got together on Sunday to celebrate at the Waterfront at Snake River Landing. Visitors enjoyed live music, food trucks, and vendors.

September 16 commemorates the start of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain in 1810. People celebrated the day by having fun together.

“There’s not just people from Mexico here,” said Fiesta Participant, Gabriel Huitron. “There’s people from Guatemala and all over South America here. So we got we got a lot of big culture going on here, a lot of good people.”

Vendors provided things from jewelry, to drinks, to custom-made piñatas. The event also featured a car show, where participants got to show off the cars and trucks they put years of effort into.

The day was filled with fun for everyone!

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Noah Farley

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — Trucks were revving and crowds were cheering at the Legends of Monster Trucks Tour.

“We’re gonna put trucks on their nose. We’re gonna put trucks on their tailgates, and we might even be putting them upside down today,” said the Tour’s Event Director, Taylor Delauney.

Before the show kicked off, people got to step into the arena and get up close to the trucks. Some people even got to ride one of the trucks. Riders had the time of their lives as the truck swung around the arena.

Once the show started, the drivers gave the crowd a thrilling show with races, wheelie contests, and freestyle performances. The audience loved watching the trucks jump in the air, spin around, and launch mud into the stands.

Delauney says monster truck shows like this are getting more and more popular.

“Monster trucks, from their inception back in the early 70s, every year’s only gained popularity and momentum,” Delauney said. “So there’s tours all over the world now. We just got back from a tour down in Central America. So it’s growing around the world.”

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News Team

MURRAY, Utah (KIFI) — For most people, completing a single marathon is a life-changing accomplishment. For Kalvin Pike of Idaho Falls, it was just the beginning.

On Saturday, September 13, Kalvin crossed the finish line of his 100th marathon at the REVEL Big Cottonwood race in Murray, Utah, marking a milestone that few runners ever achieve. But this journey of a hundred races didn’t start with a personal goal; it began with a supportive husband cheering from the sidelines.

It was watching his wife, Brenda Pike, complete her first two marathons that inspired Kalvin to train for one of his own. That one marathon quickly became two, then a dozen, and before he knew it, Kalvin began crossing the finish lines all across the country, including the iconic Boston Marathon.

Brenda says that no matter how grueling the race, he always ends with the same joking remark: “I lost.”

When asked how it felt to complete 100 marathons, Kalvin shared a simple yet powerful message: “With a little commitment, we can do hard things.”

A graduate of the University of Utah, Kalvin’s professional life has also been marked by success, with a career spanning sales management for TV stations in Salt Lake and his current role as General Manager at KIFI Local News 8 in Idaho Falls. However, despite a busy professional and family life, he managed to find the time and dedication to run a total of 2,620 miles in races alone.

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Abi Martin

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — After months of negotiating, District 91 and the Idaho Falls Education Association have reached a tentative agreement.

The Education Association will be holding a ratification meeting on Wednesday, September 17th, at 3:00 p.m. in the auditorium at Taylor View Middle School.

The ratification meeting is an open meeting and anyone is welcome to attend. However, only members of the IFEA will be able to vote. 

Students will be dismissed one hour early to allow staff to attend the meeting.

The Transportation Department will adjust bus schedules to accommodate the early dismissal.

Leaders of District 91 and the IFEA expressed thanks to education staff for their patience as they worked together to finalize an agreement.

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Noah Farley

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — September 12, 2025, is Move-In Day at BYU-Idaho. That means several students and their families are piling into Rexburg.

Fall semester is usually the busiest one for the BYU-I school year, but some returning students say they are surprised by just how many people are coming into town.

“I didn’t expect it to be this busy,” said BYU-Idaho Student, Connor. “I’ve normally been here like winter and spring semester, so it’s not as bad, but this [semester]…it’s pretty hectic turning in, but I guess it could be worse.”

The new semester starts Monday, September 15. Many students are excited for what it will bring them—both academically and socially.

“I’m excited to go see my friends,” said BYU-Idaho Student, Alaina. “And I am excited to do my classes. I’m an Elementary Education major and I’m going to be working in the schools this year…just like shadowing them. So I’m excited!”

The Rexburg Walmart will likely be very busy for the next few days. It might be a good idea to visit a different location or store in the meantime.

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Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho State University (ISU) community is mourning the loss of Dr. Jeff Meldrum, professor of anatomy and anthropology, who passed away earlier this week. According to a family Facebook post, his death came after a brief battle with brain cancer.

“The illness was brief and he passed with his family at his side,” states the post.

Meldrum was a pillar and the longest serving member of the university’s Department of Biological Sciences, where he had taught since 1993. Beyond the classroom, he gained recognition for his fascination and study of the legendary creature known as “Bigfoot” or Sasquatch, collecting one of the world’s largest collections of “Bigfoot” evidence. His work was featured in numerous documentaries and television programs on the legendary creature.

Courtesy: Don Jeffrey Meldrum

“He loved teaching and researching Bigfoot. But he was a husband and father first. I am so grateful to have shared the last 17 years of my life with him. He was a force of nature,” wrote Meldrum’s wife, Lauren Stewart in the post.

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Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State University is bringing classical literature to life in a new way. Professors and students from the English and Computer Science departments are collaborating on a virtual reality game that will allow players to step back in time.

The game will let users walk the streets of Renaissance-era England and meet historical figures like William Shakespeare. Developers hope this engaging, immersive experience will spark students’ interest in classical works.

“If we are bringing the virtual reality, which is way more engaging and immersive, this will keep them engaged, motivated towards that particular topic they’re willing to learn,” said Dr. Farjana Eishita, an ISU Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science.

The developers say they’re still hard at work getting the game up and running, but people could play the prototypes of the game next fall.

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