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FREMONT COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 75-year-old man from Ammon is dead following a motorcycle crash on Saturday morning near Island Park.

According to the Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 11:04 a.m. on State Highway 47, near milepost 11. Authorities say the man was riding a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he failed to navigate a curve. The motorcycle left the roadway, went off the shoulder, and crashed into a ravine.

The rider, who was not wearing a helmet, succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Both lanes of State Highway 47 were closed for about four hours while emergency crews worked to assist those involved and clear the scene. The incident is currently under investigation by the Idaho State Police.

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SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) — An overturned fuel trailer is causing partial traffic delays on U.S. Highway 91, just north of Shelley, near the Bingham and Bonneville County line. The cause of the crash has not been released at this time.

One right lane is currently blocked. ITD is advising drivers to expect delays and seek alternative routes if possible. Emergency crews are working to clear the scene, but there is no immediate timeline for when the highway will be fully reopened.

Local News 8 will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

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News Release

The following is a news release from the American Falls Joint School District #381:

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Students at William Thomas Middle School recently had a unique opportunity to showcase their science skills on a national stage. A film crew from Stile Science, an international science education company, visited the school on Tuesday, September 9th to record classroom footage for a promotional video.

William Thomas Middle School was the only school in Idaho selected to participate in the project. Sixth, seventh, and eighth-grade students each demonstrated hands-on labs to highlight the school’s engaging science curriculum.

Sixth graders worked on a measuring activity, while seventh graders explored the use of microscopes. Eighth graders modeled the phases of the moon and eclipses, providing a glimpse into how students learn through active investigation.

Science teachers and administrators expressed pride in the students’ efforts and excitement at the chance to represent Idaho in the video. “This was a wonderful opportunity for our students to show the kind of learning we do every day,” said Jamie Clark, 8th-grade science teacher. “They were focused, enthusiastic, and really impressed the film crew.”

The visiting crew shared that they were especially impressed with William Thomas Middle School students. “We’ve filmed in classrooms across the country, but these students were the most engaged and actively participating we have seen,” said a member of the Stile Science film team.

Stile Science, based in Melbourne, Australia, has been used in classrooms across the United States for the past four years. The program provides interactive digital lessons and lab activities that blend hands-on experiments with technology, helping students think like real scientists. Its curriculum is aligned to U.S. standards and is designed to spark curiosity while strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

In Idaho, Stile Science recently completed the formal adoption process with the State Department of Education. This process ensures that the materials meet the state’s updated science standards, which emphasize inquiry-based learning and real-world application. 

District leaders noted the significance of this recognition for William Thomas Middle School. “Being the only school in Idaho chosen for this project is a tremendous honor,” said Randy Jensen, superintendent. “It highlights the dedication of our teachers and students, and it shows that even in a small, rural district, we are providing world-class science education.”

This recognition comes at a time when Idaho continues to strengthen its focus on STEM opportunities. Rural schools like William Thomas Middle School are making strides to give students the same access to innovative resources as larger districts, using lab-based activities and digital tools to prepare students for future careers in science and technology.

“It’s pretty amazing to know that our small town middle school is part of something that will be seen all across the country,” said Thad Lusk, an eighth grader who participated in the astronomy lab.

The project not only shined a spotlight on the students’ hard work but also celebrated the innovative science education happening at William Thomas Middle School.

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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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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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