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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department resumed construction on the Chubbuck Road I-15 underpass, on Monday, June 2, 2025. During the work, the road underneath the interstate will be closed to through traffic so ITD contractors can complete the work adding lanes and footpaths for bicyclists and pedestrians.

ITD had partially opened the roadway for the past school year, but with schools out for the summer, they say their contractors will be returning to complete the work.

Drivers are being asked to use the Northgate interchange as a detour during the closure.

“Motorists should carefully follow signs and posted speed limits while traveling through the construction area. With crews working day and night at the System Interchange it is especially important that drivers be alert and travel safely,” writes ITD staff.

ITD says they’re aiming to wrap things up by the end of June — so motorists should expect to plan for a few weeks of delays and detours in that area.

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SHOSHONE, Idaho (KIFI) — A 61-year-old man from Jerome is dead after an early Sunday morning motorcycle crash.

According to Idaho State Police, just before noon on Sunday, June 1, 2025, the rider was traveling westbound on State Highway 24 near milepost 39.5.

The motorcyclist exited the roadway on his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle turning right down a hill where he lost control and crashed.

The man was wearing a helmet, but ISP reports that he died at the scene. The roadway was blocked for approximately two and a half hours to allow emergency personnel to render aid and clear the scene.

This crash remains under investigation by Idaho State Police.

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Maggie Moore

Idaho Falls, IDAHO (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has opened the Long-term, Short-term, and Hourly parking lots again after updating the parking system.

All parking lot entrances are before the terminal. Each lot has its own entrance. Gates for each lot are marked with reader signs.

As travelers leave, they will need to get in the exit lane that matches their parking ticket. Tickets with a QR code on them are on the outside, and tickets with the black stripe down the side will go in the center lane.

The new parking system will make airport parking faster, easier, more reliable, and eventually give travelers more options.

The first hour is free in all airport parking lots.

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Ashley Chilcutt

“The thing about life, you never know what’s around the corner.”

– Cleave Lewis, retired basketball coach

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — On Friday, dozens of people attended a casual retirement party for long-time basketball coach Cleave Lewis. It was his last day with the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department, working as Front Desk Attendant and Basketball Instructor.

“I started coming down here playing basketball when I was ten years old,” said Jon Clark, the Parks and Recreation Center Facility Supervisor. “Cleave ran the front desk, and he’s just been here every day for the last 45 years that I can remember.”

With gifts and cards in hand, colleagues and friends young and old gathered to show him just how much he’s impacted their lives. 

“I just feel like he has taught us so many skills and things that we haven’t learned before,” said Sasha Mendez, a young athlete.

Sasha and Eva Beebe have been coached by Cleave for a year. They say he encourages them to work hard and keep trying.

“He’s been very inspiring to me to keep going and never give up,” Eva said.

After graduating from Skyline High School, Cleave went on to play college basketball at Fresno State where he was part of the 1983 National Invitation Tournament Championship team. In 1985, he started his professional career in Europe. Eventually, Cleave came home to the Idaho Falls Rec Center where he has worked for decades.

“We’re all blessed to do certain things, and I just think that working with kids, coaching is something that I’ve been blessed with,” Cleave said. “There’s no other way to put it. It’s what gives me joy.”

Deb Sorenson has known Cleave nearly his whole life. He recalls seeing Cleave as a toddler and watching his love for basketball grow throughout the years.

“He never gets too excited about things and just enjoy life, enjoys the game of basketball, and enjoys seeing kids progress,” Deb said.

With a chance to create some new memories, Cleave is looking to the future with an open mind.

“The thing about life, you never know what’s around the corner,” said Cleave. “So, there’s always a chance that at some time in the future, I might be back in here on this floor coaching again, working with kids again. We’ll see, right? We’ll see. But, there’s always that chance. “

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — People met in downtown Idaho Falls today for their love of the barbering industry, which is on the rise.

“Every walk of life, every culture comes through the barber shop,” said barber Jordian Perez.

Over a hundred people visited Idaho’s Best Barberfest to learn about the artistic side of the barbering industry and how to build revenue and clientele.

“This will be the beginning of Idaho having a path, opportunity of education, competition, [and] networking being built in this area,” said Idaho’s Best Barberfest’s Creator and Owner, Marcus Rodriguez.

People also participated in barber battles to showcase their talent and passion.

Studies show the barbering industry is growing, mainly due to men becoming more conscious of their appearance and barbershops showcasing their work on social media.

Rodriguez says there’s a lot more to the barbering industry than some people might think. He says social skills and networking are essential, especially to connect with clients.

“If somebody’s having a kid or somebody just got a promotion or maybe somebody is about to get married and you’re giving them a haircut for that…you get to be with them in that moment,” Perez said. “It’s pretty cool to see their life kind of play out throughout the year.”

“And that’s what’s going…to get [clients] to continue coming back over and over again for years to come,” said Rodriguez.

Many people who get their hair cut know the importance of having good connection and good conversations with their barber.

Rodriguez says if someone wants to go into the industry, they should visit a barber shop they find interesting.

“Whether it’s the way they cut, the way they speak, or the way they present themselves in the shop. Connect with them on a level of showing your interest.”

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COLORADO (CNN) — Police in Boulder, Colorado, are investigating after man reportedly set people on fire in an attack, leaving multiple people injured, police said during a news conference. A suspect is in custody.

“When we arrived, we encountered multiple victims that were injured with injuries consistent with burns and other injuries,” Boulder Police Chief Stephen Redfearn said Sunday.

A group of pro-Israel demonstrators were taking part in a peaceful demonstration, Redfearn added.

“We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already, and we will share updates as more information becomes available,” FBI director Kash Patel said in a social media post Sunday.

FBI personnel are at the scene along with local law enforcement, according to FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.

“We are investigating this incident as an act of terror, and targeted violence,” Bongino posted to social media. “All of the necessary assets will be dedicated to this investigation.”

The reported attack took place at the Boulder Run for Their Lives event, the Anti-Defamation League said on social media. The weekly gathering of Jewish community members is meant to support the hostages taken during the October 7 attacks in Israel in 2023.

The incident happened ahead of the holiday of Shavuot, according to the ADL – a Jewish holiday which celebrates the giving of the Torah to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Museum of Idaho‘s new exhibit, “Mummies of the World,” has been in the works for about two years. Now, people can come see mummies from Egypt, Europe, and South America—some who even date back to 200 B.C.

“They are shown with the utmost reverence and respect. Their remains tell incredible stories, not only about the scientific process of mummification, but also about the lives they lived and the people they were,” said Museum of Idaho’s Director of Marketing, Camille Thomas.

Human mummies aren’t the only things on display. There are even mummified animals like a house cat and a sloth’s head.

Every display includes a thermometer to make sure it has the right temperature and level of humidity.

Even though these mummies are people who lived centuries ago, we keep learning things from them—from ancient history to even modern medicine.

“Medical researchers are continuing to learn about disease and its effects on the body, especially over the course of a long period of time. And there are some things that we can learn [from mummies] that may help us fight disease now still,” said Museum of Idaho Executive Director, Jeff Carr.

When most people hear the word “mummy,” they usually think of ancient Egypt. However, people mummified their leaders and loved ones around the world and had their own ways to preserve them. For example, Carr says the Incas wrapped mummies in bundles instead of a coffin or sarcophagus. 

“Around the 14th and 15th centuries, people…were buried in the fetal position and then placed into baskets so they could essentially be portable,” Carr said. “They could be brought to family gatherings even after death.”

“Mummies of the World” will be open until January 4, 2026.

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Phillip Willis

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — The Annual Summer Kick-Off Event was held at Porter Park Friday. There were vending booths, food trucks and games. A highlight of the event was the Idaho Centennial Carousel which opened for the season on Memorial Day.

One family in attendance said they enjoyed the bouncy houses, food vendors, and having fun in the sun. The streets around Porter Park were blocked off, allowing vendors to cover the streets. There were many stations, for family fun, including several bounce houses, a petting zoo, and a bull riding station.

The Idaho Centennial Carousel is almost 100 years old, and normally costs two dollars to ride. However, kids rode for free at the event. It is open from noon – 7 p.m. from Monday through Saturday. The carousel will close early in September.

“My kids love to go ride the carousel,” says Jon Lewis, Director of the Rexburg Parks and Recreation Department. “In fact, when my son came here today, that was the first thing that he asked to do. So, I think the carousel, with that being our centerpiece, is probably my favorite part. But also, you got great music, great food, and a lot of good people floating around here too.”

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Ashley Chilcutt

“He’s going to be missed.”

– Jon Clark, Idaho Falls Parks and Rec

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) —  Dozens of people attended a casual retirement party for long-time basketball coach Cleave Lewis on Friday afternoon. He has been a city employee for over 25 years.

“The thing about life is you never know what’s around the corner,” Cleave said. “I’m just taking in it right now. I’m just happy to see all these people here, enjoying this ride, celebrating this with me.”

We first introduced you to Cleave Lewis last year when the city of Idaho Falls dedicated its renovated recreation center in his name which is now displayed in bold letters on the gym walls.

Jon Clark with Idaho Falls Parks and Rec was at the dedication and showed up to wish Cleave a happy retirement.

“I don’t know of a person that’s spent more time in this gym in the 45 years that I’ve been coming here, and a lot of it’s been his own free time that he’s just given to the kids in the city,” said Clark. “He’s going to be missed. Big, big loss for the rec center.”

While Friday was his last day on the job, Cleave says he’ll look for opportunities to continue doing what he loves — playing basketball and coaching kids. But for now, he is looking forward to the next chapter of life.

To watch our Community All-Stars segment that features Cleave Lewis, click HERE.

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Noah Farley

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Temperatures are heating up this week, and everyone wants to stay cool.

Local News 8 learned some ways to make sure your air conditioner is working properly so you don’t break the bank while trying not to melt in your own home.

Air conditioning is all about airflow. If dust, hair, and other debris build up in your air filters and vents, air won’t be able to travel freely. The same thing goes for if you block your vents with furniture.

Air filters should be changed every one to two months. If you have a lot of pets that shed, you might need to change the filters even more often.

“There’s a lot of people who live in new construction areas here around town. The dirt and dust that gets brought up into the air from new construction can get into people’s filters and cause them to need to be be changed more often,” said First Call Jewel Sales Manager, Matt Bidstrup.

If you have windows that face the west, the setting sun could make the room extra hot. It could help to put up blackout curtains.

If your home feels hot, Bidstrup says it’s best to gradually turn the temperature down one or two degrees at a time. You can’t suddenly change your thermostat from 75 to 65 degrees and expect it to work. A/C systems are not designed to run for hours and hours.

“If you try and run it continuously for hours, you’re going to end up freezing up your outdoor unit, your indoor coil, and it’s going to cause more damage,” Bidstrup said. “And you’re really not going to get the results that you’re expecting.”

If you replace your air filter and make sure your vents aren’t blocked, but your A/C still isn’t working properly like it used to, it’s probably best to call in a professional to sort that out.

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