Seth Ratliff
WAYNE, New Jersey (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Spud Kings have defeated the South Shore Kings 2-1 and claim the Dineen Cup.
The win marks the first time in the Spud King’s 3-year history that the Idaho Falls team has won the cup.
Local News 8’s Will Syslo will have the full breakdown tonight on SportsLine.
Seth Ratliff
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Pocatello Animal Shelter is reopening its doors after a health scare.
“Pocatello Animal Services is pleased to report that all ten puppies remaining in our care have continued to test negative for the parvovirus,” said Pocatello Animal Services in a press update. “Following extensive disinfection and containment measures, the shelter is safe to reopen.”
The news comes after four puppies tested positive for canine parvovirus, an incredibly contagious virus common among dogs too young to be vaccinated.
Unfortunately, the four dogs had to be euthanized to prevent the spread of the virus to the rest of the shelter. Pocatello Animal Services says they’ve been working diligently to disinfect all affected areas and implement strict isolation protocols to contain the virus and ensure the safety and well-being of the animals at the shelter.
The shelter will resume normal business hours starting Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
While the shelter is reopening to the public for adoptions and other services, volunteer activities will remain suspended until further notice out of an abundance of caution.
“The ten puppies are still under evaluation and will not be immediately available for adoption,” said shelter directors in the release. “We anticipate they will be ready for adoption in the near future once they are cleared by our shelter veterinarian.
“We sincerely appreciate the community’s patience, understanding, and support as we worked to manage this situation.”
Curtis Jackson
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State Police stopped a pickup on I-15 near the south Blackfoot exit 89 after a high-speed chase that started near Pocatello on I-86 milepost 59.
The chase ended around 11:30 a.m. Monday, just north of the exit.
It’s unknown why police were chasing them.
ISP and Bingham County deputies are also searching spots along the Interstate for items that may have been thrown out of the pickup.
This is a developing story and will be updated as we get more.
Noah Farley
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Monday marked the start of the 2025 Idaho Gives’ annual fundraising campaign.
Each year, Idaho Gives helps nonprofits in the Gem State raise money and awareness.
“We have about 640 different organizations participating this year,” said Idaho Community Foundation’s Philanthropic Impact Director, Evin Vask.
Sponsors and nonprofit representatives gathered at the Idaho Falls Public Library for the campaign’s launch party.
The fundraising campaign will run until Thursday, May 1.
To learn more about local nonprofits and how to donate, click HERE.
News Release
(The following information is from an Idaho Transportation Department news release)
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Transportation Department is warning drivers about upcoming construction along U.S. 20.
Exploratory drilling along U.S. Highway 20 from Idaho Falls to Rigby, as well as pavement replacement within the active roadway north of Rexburg, begins Monday.
The Idaho Transportation Department is urging travelers to be aware of equipment and crews through these particularly busy areas.
“Last year, we had three near miss occurrences as we were drilling on US-20 near Idaho Falls,” ITD Geologist Shawn Enright said.
“We want people to be particularly aware so we can make sure everyone gets home at night and the work gets done too.”
Over the next three weeks, contractor partners will have drill rigs and traffic control in operation near the ramps, overpasses and canal crossings from Interstate 15 Exit 119 in Idaho Falls to Rigby to gather data for potential future widening of US-20. Work will happen within the shoulder or roadside.
More efforts to improve US-20 from North Rexburg Exit 337 to Driggs/ Jackson Exit 339 are also beginning Monday and will continue throughout the next three weeks. Contractor partners will be repairing the worst sections of roadway to provide a smoother ride for motorists.
The northbound ramp to access US-20 at Exit 337 will be closed through the day on Tuesday, April 29. Once work has progressed north, motorists will see closures of the northbound on-ramps at Sugar City/ Salem Exit 338 and Driggs/ Jackson Exit 339. Each closure is expected to last no more than a few days and will only remain through daytime hours.
This work will be noted on the Idaho 511 app and 511.idaho.gov. Drive aware and drive safe while crews make Idaho’s roads better.
Seth Ratliff
FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has identified the driver who died in Thursday’s fatal crash between Fort Hall and Pocatello as 48-year-old Darrin Ralph Moore from Inkom, Idaho.
The driver has been identified as 48-year-old Darrin Ralph Moore of Inkom, Idaho.
On Thursday, April 24, at around 1:55 p.m., Idaho State Police were called to a crash on southbound I-15 at milepost 74.5, north of Pocatello.
According to the ISP, a 2000 Subaru Legacy, driven by a 48-year-old man from Inkom, was traveling southbound on I-15 when traffic began to slow. The Subaru then collided with the rear of a 2019 Audi A6, which was being driven by a 60-year-old man from Idaho Falls and also had a 59-year-old female passenger, also from Idaho Falls.
The driver of the Subaru was not wearing a seatbelt and succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the crash. The occupants of the Audi were wearing seatbelts and were transported to a nearby hospital.
“My sincere condolences to Darrin’s friends and family,” said Coroner Torey Danner.
The crash remains under investigation by the Idaho State Police.
Seth Ratliff
UPDATE:
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Power has been restored to the neighborhoods affected by Monday morning’s power outage.
According to a post by Idaho Falls Power, the issue was due to a switch in one of our substation yards while transferring power.
ORIGINAL:
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)—Crews with Idaho Falls Power are looking into a power outage on the south side of the city, which is affecting neighborhoods off Sunnyside Road.
The news comes from a post on the Idaho Falls Power Facebook page.
“Our crews are headed to investigate the problem and get power restored as soon as possible. Please hang tight,” wrote Idaho Power in the post.
This is a developing story that Local News 8 will update as we learn new information from Idaho Power.
Kailey Galaviz
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Teton Valley Food Pantry has a mission to end hunger in the area, but 89-year-old Jeanenne Green takes that mission even farther, adding smiles to every plate.
Though she would describe her work as “just filling orders,” Green’s impact goes beyond her typical volunteer duties. Teton Valley Food Pantry Executive Director Sue Heffron says, “She has helped the pantry in ways that we can’t do what we do without people like Jeanenne.”
Green has been volunteering her time since 1999, spending a handful of those years at the food pantry. She stocks the shelves and bags food orders, with no plans to stop anytime soon. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to be like at 90, so I’m just going to keep doing what I’m doing,” Green says.
For Green, volunteering isn’t just about keeping busy, it’s about making connections and improving the lives of others. “I just think that we need to look out for our neighbor,” she says, “I just hate to see anyone struggle. And if I can do something to help with that, I would love to do that.”
Thanks to her dedication and warm spirit, Jeanenne Green is this week’s Community All-Star – proving that no matter the age, the heart makes all the difference.
Noah Farley
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Hundreds of people enjoyed songs performed at the Big Sky Handbell Festival at Hillcrest High School on Saturday.
This the first time the free handbell concert has returned to the area in 11 years.
Silence fell over the audience as the musicians played the peaceful melodies of songs like “Come, Christians”, “Join to Sing” and “The Rhythm of Life.”
Over 200 musicians played together to deliver a harmony of angelic ringing. Most of the players were from Idaho or Montana, while some came from as far as Iowa.
The musicians were conducted by Leanna Willmore, who recently retired as the conductor of the ‘Bells at Temple Square’ in Salt Lake City.
The concert was endorsed by Handbell Musicians of America, which works to bring people together “through the musical art of handbell and handchime ringing.”
News Team
ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI) – The Fremont County Sheriff’s office has released the name of the man suspected of firing off shots in the Ashton area early Sunday morning.
According to the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Alex Hernandez has been booked into the Fremont County Jail for unlawful discharge of a firearm and disturbing the peace.
Early Sunday morning, Fremont County Dispatch received a call reporting gunshots being fired in the Ashton area. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded, determining the shooting was related to a dispute between more than one party.
According to the release by the Fremont Sheriff’s office, Alex Hernandez had fired multiple shots in an unknown direction.
Hernandez taken into custody: Courtesy – Rexburg Police Department
“No one was struck during the incident, and no damage was discovered. Hernandez was later found in Rexburg, and with excellent teamwork amongst multiple law enforcement agencies, he was taken into custody without incident,” said the Sheriff’s Office in the press release.
Madison and Fremont deputies also responded and carried out a search warrant of the suspect’s home and vehicle, where they found and seized a related firearm. There were also shell casings on the suspect’s vehicle, which matched those on the scene.
“Fremont County Sheriff’s Office would like to express our sincerest thank you to St Anthony PD, Rexburg PD, and Madison County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance,” said the Sheriff’s Office in a press release.
ORIGINAL:
ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI)- Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a shooting in the Ashton area early Sunday morning.
Nobody was injured in the shooting, but a suspect was arrested after investigators found shell casings on the scene and by a nearby car.
The shooting was related to a dispute between more than one party. Alcohol appears to have been a factor.
Rexburg Police officers soon found the nearby vehicle and the shooting suspect.
Madison and Fremont deputies also responded and carried out a search warrant of the suspect’s home and vehicle, where they found and seized a related firearm. There were also shell casings on the suspect’s vehicle, which matched those on scene.
The suspect was then arrested on multiple charges related to the shooting.
