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News Team

UPDATE:

FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — As of 7:37 Sunday evening, July 13, crews in Fremont County have contained the Grassy Fire near St. Anthony. The fire, which started Friday afternoon, 14 miles northeast of Hammer, burned an estimated 2,018 acres according to the Bureau of Land Management.

The official cause of the fire is still under investigation.

UPDATE:

FREMONT COUNTY (KIFI)-The Grassy Fire is estimated to be at about 2,018 acres on Saturday morning, according to the South Fremont Fire Department.

Fire Chief Chris Hill says crews are working on fully containing the fire and taking care of hot spots in the area.

He also reminds everyone to be mindful of fire danger and red flag warnings.

Local News 8 will continue to provide updates if we receive more information.

FREMONT COUNTY (KIFI)-A fire named the Grassy Fire has grown to 4,400 acres north of St. Anthony according to the Fremont County Emergency Management.

The fire is located near St. Anthony and Hamer.

A number of aircraft including large air tankers are assisting.

Local News 8 will continue to monitor the Grassy Fire and provide updates if more information is released.

ST ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency responders in St. Anthony are on the scene of a fire near the Siddoway Elk Ranch off Red Road in the Sand Dunes area. Witnesses have photographed a pillar of smoke rising from the area, visible from the Ashton area.

Multiple agencies, including the South Fremont Fire District, Hamer Fire District, and BLM, responded initially. Madison County Fire and Central Fire District are also responding.

Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies are asking people to avoid the area so responders can do their jobs.

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho State Police is currently responding to a single-vehicle rollover crash on US-20 near Exit 313. Witness video from the scene reportedly shows an overturned Road Ranger RV, which was being towed by a red SUV.

According to ISP, the SUV was occupied by two adults and three children, all of whom have been transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

No details have been released at this time regarding the cause of the crash. The northbound left lane of US-20 is currently blocked, per Idaho 511.

This is a developing story, and Local News 8 will provide updates as more details become available.

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Transportation Department is reporting a crash on US-20 near 105th N. in Idaho Falls. The left lane is currently blocked, according to Idaho 511.

The Idaho Transportation Department is directing drivers to consider an alternative route, expect delays, and use caution.

No details have been released at this time regarding potential injuries or the cause of the crash.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will update with more details as they become available.

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Ariel Jensen

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) — In light of what’s happening in Texas, local emergency responders and managers are reminding the public of a few things to consider if you plan on going into Idaho’s great outdoors.

When a public emergency strikes, we get alerts on our phones, we hear it on the radio, and we pop-up on our TV. But this could be a challenge if you are in an area where you don’t have these resources, like campgrounds. 

“I’ve been working with our Parks and Rec director for the county [Madison county], and with all of their payment boxes, they’re putting up a reminder that for updated alerts, you can turn to the weather radio from NOAA to get any emergency alerts. And our 911 center, when we trigger a reverse nine on one, actually triggers that radio channel too,” said Robert Kohler, Emergency Manager for Madison County.

Take a look at this photo of the radio.

We are encouraged to have something like this if you’re out in the wilderness.

It’s hand-chargable and it has a specific channel for the weather broadcasting, it’s called NOAA for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

“Have a second means of communication other than your cell phone. Now, that can be the weather radio that we talked about, or a hand operator license, or a small two-way radio to communicate with other parties. Have some way to communicate out and in,” said Kohler.

If you are in a remote area, emergency responders say it is still your responsibility to go prepare.  

“Know your terrain and the location you’re in. If you’re traveling somewhere, study it out. Find out where the danger zones are and look and pay attention to the forecast as you’re planning your trips,” said Kohler.  

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Seth Ratliff

ST ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) — Emergency responders in St. Anthony are on the scene of a fire near the Siddoway Elk Ranch off Red Road in the Sand Dunes area. Witnesses have photographed a pillar of smoke rising from the area, visible from the Ashton area.

Multiple agencies, including the South Fremont Fire District, Hamer Fire District, and BLM, responded initially. Madison County Fire and Central Fire District are also responding.

The South Fremont Fire District estimates the fire is burning at around 75 acres. They say the blaze is not threatening any structures at this time.

Courtesy: Brett Davis

Fremont County Sheriff’s deputies are asking people to avoid the area so responders can do their jobs.

This is a developing story. Local News 8 will provide more updates as new information becomes available.

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News Release

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — After an eight-day search, 16-year-old Alayla Ellsworth, reported as a runaway on July 8, 2025, has been safely located, the Idaho Falls Police Department confirmed this morning.

Meanwhile, authorities are still actively searching for 17-year-old Alyjah Malacara. Malacara was reported as a runaway on May 31. At the time she left, she was with two other juveniles who have since been found.

Despite the Idaho Falls Police Department seeking public assistance in both cases, they’ve clarified that there appears to be no connection between the two runaways.

It is a crime to knowingly harbor a runaway juvenile. Anyone with information about the current or recent whereabouts of Alyjah Malacara is urged to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208) 529-1200.

ORIGINAL:

The following is a press release from the Idaho Falls Police Department:

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — The Idaho Falls Police Department is searching for two runaway juveniles, Alyjah Malacara and Alayla Ellsworth. Miss Malacara and Miss Ellsworth did not leave together and are not necessarily believed to be together.

Alyjah Malacara is 17 years old, 5’ 6”, approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Alyjah was reported as a runaway on May 31, 2025. At the time, she left with two other juveniles who have since been located. Miss Malacara’s current whereabouts are unknown.

Alayla Ellsworth is 16 years old, 5’ 5”, approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Alayla was reported as a runaway on July 8, 2025, and was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black corset, dark gray cargo pants, and a light gray hoodie. Alayla may be in the Fort Hall area.

As a reminder, it is a crime to knowingly harbor a runaway juvenile. Anyone with information about either of these juveniles’ current or recent whereabouts is asked to contact the Idaho Falls Police Department at (208)529-1200.

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News Release

The following is a news release from Yellowstone National Park:

MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Effective Saturday, July 12, 2025, select Yellowstone National Park rivers will close to fishing due to warm water temperatures and low river flows. This closure will protect the park’s native and wild trout fisheries and remain in effect until conditions improve.  

What will be closed? 

The Madison River and all associated tributaries.   

The Firehole River and all associated tributaries.  

The Gibbon River and all associated tributaries downstream of Norris Campground.   

The closure will be reassessed when water temperatures cool and flows return to more typical summer conditions.  

Staff will continue to monitor park rivers and streams for warm temperatures and low flows, and watch weather forecasts. The extended forecast calls for continued hot and dry conditions with a slight chance of isolated afternoon thunderstorms, which contribute to continued low stream flows and warm-water temperatures.  

Additional closures or restrictions may be implemented if necessary.   

What will be open? 

Yellowstone Lake and other lakes will remain open to fishing from sunrise to sunset as specified in the Fishing Regulations 2025 booklet.  

All other rivers and streams not listed as closed.   

Water temperatures have exceeded 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) in recent days and flows on many rivers, streams and creeks are low. These conditions are extremely stressful to fish and can be fatal.   

Anglers: On rivers, streams and creeks that remain open or unrestricted, please fish during the coolest times of day and land fish quickly. Do not play hooked trout to exhaustion. Gently handle fish in the water as much as possible and let them recover before release. Your cooperation will protect the park’s fisheries. 

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Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted their annual ‘Golf Scramble’ tournament at the Highland Golf Course on Friday, attended by around 50 businesses from the Portneuf Valley.

The Golf Scramble is a tradition for 29 years running, with teams competing for prizes while making detours to check out rest stops set up by local businesses at each hole.

“We have companies from all over the area here sponsoring holes, set up on holes, and then we’ve got golf teams from all over the area visiting those sponsors, playing some golf,” said Matt Hunter, president and CEO of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce. “A lot of networking, a lot of connecting; that’s what we do at the chamber, we’re helping folks connect.”

Prizes for Golf Scramble winners included grills, tools, and gift baskets donated by area businesses.

For more information, you can visit the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce website.

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Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Marshall Public Library invites people to pick up their crochet hooks and get crafting for area veterans for the library’s newly-launched ‘Granny Square Project’.

To get involved with the project, people can crochet granny squares using colors inspired by book covers. The library will collect the squares and stitch them into afghans for the Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SEICAA)’s veteran housing program, which helps homeless veterans transition to long-term housing.

“It’s different than anything that we’ve done before, so I thought it would be a really fun program for us to do as well,” said Amy Azzouzat, the Marshall Public Library’s public services supervisor. “It’s always wonderful to partner with an organization like SEICAA that does such good work in our community, and to be able to share our community members’ efforts with them is wonderful.”

Granny Square Project participants are asked to use a specific pattern to craft their 5.5″ x 5.5″ squares; the pattern is available on the Marshall Public Library website, with hard copies available at library service desks.

The library will collect granny squares through October with plans to have Granny Square Project afghans ready for delivery by Veterans Day in November.

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ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) — Sunroom Coffee, a local Salt Lake City business, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support the Cooper family, who were devastated by a fatal crash in Island Park following the 4th of July parade.

The tragic incident began when the Cooper family’s Toyota Sienna minivan, traveling eastbound on US-20 south of Island Park, was struck by a Freightliner semi-truck. According to the Idaho State Police, the semi-truck had veered off the road, overcorrected, and then crossed both lanes of traffic, colliding with the minivan.

While six other family members – four adults and three juveniles – were transported by ground ambulance to a local hospital for their injuries, 5-year-old Catherine Cooper tragically succumbed to her injuries from the crash.

“Such a tragic event with a life taken way too soon. Sunroom Coffee wants to help support the Cooper family in any way we can for their loss [and] support with medical bills for the family! Help us be this family’s guardian angel,” stated the GoFundMe fundraiser.

As of Friday, July 11, just one week after the devastating crash, the fundraiser has already raised over $10,000 to assist and support the Cooper family during this incredibly difficult time.

For more information or to donate, click HERE.

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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Attention Idaho Falls Power customers living in the Sunnybrook area. Idaho Falls Power is scheduled to begin significant upgrades to the electrical infrastructure in the Sunnybrook area, east of Woodruff, starting July 16. This project involves replacing aging underground electric cables and upgrading transformers to enhance the reliability and safety of the power system.

“The project is part of our ongoing commitment to provide our customers with a safe, modern, and resilient electrical system,” said Idaho Falls Power in a Facebook post.

Work will be done Monday through Friday and is expected to take around four to six weeks to complete.

As crews pull new cables through existing conduits and connect new equipment, temporary power outages will be necessary in various sections of the Sunnybrook area. Idaho Falls Power anticipates these outages to be brief, lasting no more than three to four hours at most.

Idaho Falls Power is urging all residents to exercise caution around work areas and “keep a safe distance from crews and equipment.”

“We understand projects like this can be inconvenient, and we sincerely appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important work,” the post added.

For more information and updates on the project, please click HERE.

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