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RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 32-year-old driver escaped without injury after a single-vehicle rollover crash near Jefferson Lake late Thursday night. The crash drew a large police response to the area visible from U.S. highway 20.

According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, the accident took place just after 10:00 PM at 441 N. 4000 E., about half a mile from the lake. Despite the significant police response at the scene, officials confirmed the driver was not hurt.

Investigators have not yet released the cause of the rollover.

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David Pace

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Flags waved, students cheered, and shouts of “U.S.A.” echoed through the halls, as Eagle Rock Middle School teacher Sean Steo received an exhilarating send-off on his way to the U.S. Navy.

The P.E. teacher to hundreds of seventh and eighth graders received a special surprise on Thursday – with 728 students lining every hall in the school, each grasping an American flag in a solid show of support for their military hero.

“This day means everything. Honestly, I never would have expected this, and I’ve developed so many close relationships with all these kids,” Steo said.

As he prepares to enter Officer Candidate School (OCS), Steo visibly choked up as he reflected on the past four years he’s spent mentoring kids in Idaho Falls.

“Ultimately, every day that I came here for was for the kids,” Steo said. “I wanted to do right by them, and at this point in time I realized I could be doing more.”

Steo follows in the footsteps of generations of sailors, with his father served as a Master Sergeant in the U.S. Navy.

“My grandfather was in the Navy. My father was in the Navy. It’s a little bit of a legacy thing,” he shared.

He will report to Naval Station Newport in Rhode Island for 13 weeks of training, followed by 15 weeks in Virginia to become a Surface Warfare Officer.

But the P.E. teacher who’s called Idaho Falls home for the last nine years has left a lasting impression on the students he’s mentored.

“It means a lot. He’s going to fight for our country,” said eighth grade basketball player Josiah Luna. “He taught me how to bench press, which really impacted my life because I love going to the gym.”

Eighth grader Taylen Henry reflected on the character Steo instills in his students.

“He was always some of my favorite teachers, and it’s sad to see him go,” Henry said. “He also taught me some life lessons – how to treat people right, be nice to other people, treat people the same.”

Fellow Eagle Rock teacher Erin Nazario shared an advisory class with Steo and reflected on the sacrifices of military personnel, their family and friends during duty in the Armed Services.

“It means that no matter where he is in this world, there’s always someone here that’s thinking of him at all times and grateful for his service and those that came before him,” she said.

In her original composition, “A Prayer for a Sailor,” she wrote:

“Though distance may grow,And oceans divide.Our pride sails with youOn every tide.

“Go boldly aheadLet your legacy be,One of honor and serviceIn the U.S. Navy.”

U.S. Navy officer candidate and teacher Sean Steo bids farewell to his students at Eagle Rock Middle School.

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Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two Idaho Falls men were arrested late Wednesday night after an alleged masked burglary at a Bonneville County home, where they’re accused of attacking the homeowner with a hammer.

Brian A. Grimes, 19, and Kaden R. Taylor, 23, are currently being held in the Bonneville County Jail on felony charges of burglary and aggravated battery following the violent encounter in the 9000 South block of 5th West.

Law enforcement was called to the area just after 10 PM on January 14, 2026. Earlier that night, police say the homeowner’s doorbell camera alerted him to a pair of masked men attempting to open his front door.

The victim later told the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office that he went outside to confront the men and was attacked from behind. One of the men reportedly struck the homeowner in the back of the head with a hammer.

The victim fought back until he was able to retreat into his home to retrieve a handgun and fired several rounds toward the men as they ran back to a vehicle and sped away.

After inspecting his property, the homeowner discovered a trailer had been broken into, and several items were missing. Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies and an Idaho Falls Ambulance personnel treated the victim at the scene for minor injuries.

The homeowner quickly told the deputies he’d been in a property dispute over the contents of the trailer with Ryan Hubble, an Idaho Falls resident who was already in jail at the time of the burglary.

In a press release, Sgt. Bryan Lovell noted that in a jail video call, logged shortly before the attack, Hubble provided the victim’s name and address to another man. Through these recordings, the investigators identified Grimes as a primary suspect and immediately began searching for his vehicle.

Later that night, around 11:40 PM, Sgt. Lovell says a BCSO deputy spotted Grimes’ vehicle travelling on Sunnyside Rd. near Nathan Dr and pulled him over in a traffic stop. During the traffic stop, law enforcement identified Taylor as the passenger and spotted masks and clothing in the vehicle that matched the victim’s description. Police also recovered tools and items suspected of being stolen from the trailer from the car.

While Grimes and Taylor were booked into the Bonneville County Jail on the most immediate charges, the Sgt. Lovell says deputies are continuing to investigate, and additional potential charges against other individuals involved are pending.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The charges mentioned are allegations based on reports provided by the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.

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KIVI Staff

Originally Published: 15 JAN 26 13:19 ET

By Riley Shoemaker

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    BOISE, Idaho (KIVI) — As tensions in Iran escalate, policymakers in Washington are weighing whether the United States should get involved. For most Idahoans, the debate can feel worlds away. But for some Iranians now living in Boise, the stakes are far more personal.

Sami, who asked that his last name not be published for safety reasons, said the images coming out of Iran are not just headlines – they are home.

“I was born in Iran… and when I was three, my mom escaped, kind of got tired of living in fear under prosecution,” Sami said.

Sami’s family is part of the Baha’i minority in Iran. He said his family lived without rights under the Islamic regime.

“You have no justice…the government can do whatever they want to you, you have no opportunity, so my mom was always worried about her kids being taken away from her,” he said.

He said his mother eventually fled Iran with him and his sister, traveling through the desert to escape.

“She went through the desert mountains into Pakistan. It was like a four-day journey. They’re hiding in the backs of trucks. They are walking…,” Sami said.

After several years in Pakistan, the family was granted asylum in the United States.

Sami later served in the U.S. Marine Corps, worked in finance and tech, and eventually settled in Boise, where he and his wife run SmashAlley, a downtown pop-up burger business.

But Sami still has family in Iran – and said he has not heard from them in more than a week as protests intensify.

“I think what people are really fighting for is this freedom…. we see the photos from our families, the stories from our families, our parents have told us how it used to be,” he said.

Activists say more than 2,500 people have been killed during the Iranian government’s latest crackdown, and many Iranians are pleading for international help.

Sami said U.S. support could be decisive.

“Almost every Iranian that I know is aligned with the idea that the U.S. should intervene in some way… whatever the minimal necessary amount is,” he said. “We should be helping people live in free societies all over the world whenever that opportunity is available.”

But even among local advocates, there is debate over what U.S. involvement should look like.

“I believe the people of Iran really want their freedom… and they’re really going to fight as hard as they can for it,” said Lotus, leadership with Idaho 50501, a Boise-based activist organization.

Lotus said she supports the movement for freedom in Iran, but has concerns about foreign intervention.

“No one deserves to live underneath of an authoritarian regime… however we have a very poor track record in the Middle East,” she said.

“My hope is that the Islamic regime is removed… and then some plans are made for an alternative path forward,” Sami concluded.

Meanwhile in Washington, Idaho Sen. Jim Risch released a bipartisan statement supporting protesters, saying:

“Congress and the American people stand with the resilient people of Iran… we condemn in the strongest possible terms the reported killing of thousands of peaceful protestors… the future of Iran should be decided by the Iranian people.”

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Originally Published: 15 JAN 26 13:18 ET

By Michael Martin

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    OGDEN, Utah (KSTU) — An Ogden man faces a dozen charges after police allege he walked into a hospital emergency room and claimed to have a bomb.

Dustin Eugene Child, 50, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges of threat of terrorism, assault or threat of violence on a health care provider, and aggravated assault, among others.

Arrest documents lay out how Child walked into McKay-Dee Hospital at 5:40 a.m.and told staff that he had a bomb in his pocket. Child had been at the hospital earlier in the day and was unhappy with the results, which led him to contemplate how to cause the most disruption and get the biggest response from hospital staff and police.

Police accused of Child of determining that a bomb threat would get the response he wanted.

Witnesses stated that Child walked up to two staff members and informed them that he had the explosives. When the staff informed a security guard, Child allegedly told the guard that if he moved his hand, the bomb would go off.

The hospital evacuated the area where Child made the threat, and security moved staff into a secure area.

When police arrived, Child was placed under arrest, and a search found no bomb.

In total, the emergency room was out of service for at least 18 minutes during the incident.

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Seth Ratliff

Update 8:25 p.m — According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Chandra Martin has been located and is safe.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is urgently asking for the public’s help in locating a missing woman.

Chandra Goody Martin, 42, was reported missing by her family yesterday, January 14, after several failed attempts to find her. According to BCSO, Chandra’s family has not seen her for several weeks. She was last known to be living at home near Ammon on 1st St.

Police say Chandra may have been in contact with a friend within the last week by phone. Deputies are currently working to confirm this lead.

BCSO says Chandra is 5′ 8″ tall and approximately 170lbs. with blue eyes and Sandy Blond hair. Authorities currently have no details on what she was last seen wearing or any known vehicles she could be using.

Anyone with information on Chandra’s whereabouts is asked to contact Bonneville County Deputies through dispatch at 208-529-1200. 

Editor note: Updated Chandra’s height according to Bonneville County Sheriff.

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Ariel Jensen

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — A local hotel was evacuated Wednesday morning after reports of a man threatening guests with a firearm triggered a heavy police response. The incident ended peacefully when investigators with the Rexburg Police Department determined the man was unarmed and was undergoing a mental health crisis.

Officers from the Rexburg Police Department and deputies with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office were called to the hotel around 7:04 AM on January 14. According to a Rexburg Police Facebook post, the officers quickly established a perimeter and began an immediate evacuation of nearby rooms.

After securing the area, law enforcement spoke with the man and took him into custody without further incident. In a subsequent search of his hotel room, investigators found no firearms and that the man had been alone.

Police determined the man was alone and experiencing a significant mental health crisis and took him to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.

In a statement posted to social media, the Rexburg Police Department expressed their thanks for the guest’s patience during the high-stress situation.

“We want to thank the unsuspecting hotel guests in neighboring rooms for their cooperation so we could make the scene safe,” said Rexburg PD in the post.

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Seth Ratliff

TETON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team is mourning the loss of a long-standing member after a fatal snowmobiling accident over the weekend. In a deeply moving Facebook tribute shared on Thursday, the volunteer organization identified the victim as Mark Bostleman, a dedicated teammate who had served as a leading advisor since joining the group in 2018.

The fatal crash happened on Sunday in the Big Hole Mountain Range, where it appears Bostleman was recreating at the time, according to the TCISAR Facebook page. TCISAR says his passing leaves a void in the team he served with for over seven years.

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Mark Bostleman, Courtesy TCISAR

In a Facebook post, TCISAR describes Bostleman as a generous spirit who truly embodied the core mission of search and rescue. Throughout his tenure, he became known for a unique blend of leadership, humility, and grit.

“He will be remembered by his team, friends, and family—not only in Teton Valley but far beyond— for his contributions in the field, kindness, humor, and the sense of community he embodied. His absence is deeply felt by his fellow SAR members and the many lives he touched throughout this community,” said the post.

In a quirky reflection on his local impact and spirited personality, his teammates’ post fondly recalls how Drigg’s own Pizzeria Alpino named a menu item in his honor, known simply as “the Bostleman.”

The organization extended its deepest condolences to Bostleman’s family and friends, promising to honor his memory through continued service to the region.

“Mark will always be part of this team. In living memory, and in continued service,” states the post.

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UPDATED: 5:17 PM

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A tactical standoff ended Tuesday morning after Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies apprehended a wanted man who had barricaded himself inside a trailer near the Lane Clark Rest Area.

35-year-old Trevor Allen Clark, Courtesy BCSO

As of 10:30 AM, the BCSO SWAT Team took 35-year-old Trevor Allen Clark into custody. Clark was wanted on two active felony warrants for failing to appear in court, stemming from a September incident where Clark allegedly rammed his vehicle into several patrol cars.

Standoff Timeline

The incident began around 7:20 AM when BCSO deputies received a report that Clark was at a residence in the 1000 East block of Swan Valley Highway (Hwy 26). The caller told dispatch that Clark was allegedly destroying property and a vehicle and threatening another person at the scene.

Rushing to the area, the BCSO SWAT Team established a perimeter, closing off a two-mile stretch of Highway 26 between the Lane Clark Rest Area and Antelope Creek Road for public safety.

Sgt. Bryan Lovell says deputies were able to safely approach, separate, and move the other adult in the area out of harm’s way. At the same time, Clark left the trailer armed with an axe and walked into an open field.

According to Sgt. Lovell, Clark initially ignored the deputies’ commands to drop the weapon. Deputies deployed ‘less-lethal munitions’ to incapacitate him. Clark dropped the axe and was taken into custody without further incident.

Following the arrest, Clark was transported to a local hospital for medical clearance before being booked into the Bonneville County Jail on the outstanding warrants.

“We appreciate people’s understanding when we need to shut down a road, a busy highway like this, you know, interrupt traffic for a little while, and we try to do those things as quickly as possible and as safely as possible. We just don’t want people, in the line of sight or potential line of fire, you know, during these operations,” said Sergeant Bryan Lovell, PIO for the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.

Lovell confirms one else was injured in the incident, and Hwy 26 has now been reopened after being closed for around 45 minutes. The incident remains under investigation by BCSO.

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BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has blocked off a portion of U.S. Highway 26 east of Ririe due to a tactical incident involving a wanted suspect who has barricaded themselves near the Lane Clark Rest Area.

BCSO has blocked the highway from the Lane Clark Rest Area to Antelope Creek Road. Deputies and tactical teams are currently on the scene.

Drivers are being directed to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. No further details have been released at this time.

This is a breaking news story. Local News 8 will provide more details as they become available.

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Phillip Willis

COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho (KIFI) — According to “The Gonvalces Family Page” on Facebook, the parents of Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen met in Coeur d’Alene.

A wall honoring their children had been established as a memorial in McEuen park. The two families visited the engraved site, and shared pictures of the event on social media.

The post on the Goncalves family page says, in part, “… They will ever been forgotten. They are forever a part of Coeur d’Alene, ID…”

Kaylee Goncalves and Madison Mogen were victims of convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger. He was charged with four counts of first-degree murder, and will never see the memorial himself, as he spends four life terms in prison.

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