The continuous upgrades at the Riverside Hotel in Garden City continue with a new spa on the horizon, as the hotel’s owners outline a vision for...

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho is set to receive nearly $1 billion over the next five years to improve healthcare in rural communities through a new initiative aimed at making healthcare more accessible. At a press conference today, Governor Brad Little joined Bingham Healthcare staff to discuss the first year of funding. The money is […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2026/11/02/idaho-recieves-funding-for-healthcare-in-rural-communities/" target=

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — Southbound lanes on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot, Idaho, have reopened after a semi-truck rollover caused by a distracted driver temporarily blocked traffic on Friday afternoon, according to Idaho State Police. Just before 3:15 p.m., a 35-year-old North Carolina man driving southbound near milepost 95 lost control of his 2024 Volvo semi-truck […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2026/10/30/i-15-semi-truck-rollover-blackfoot/&quot

The Blackfoot Broncos defeated the Shelley Russets 43-14 to advance to the second round of the 5A state playoffs.

Kyrev Hawker, Isaac Albright, and Jasen Blakely helped the Shelley Russets rush to a 41-0 victory over Skyline last Friday. The win secured Shelley's spot in the 5A State Playoffs.

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Southeastern Idaho Public reported that a 75-year-old Bingham County resident died from influenza, marking the first flu-related case in Southeast Idaho for the 2026-2027 flu season and the 3rd flu-related death in Idaho. Health officials are urging people to take precautions to avoid the flu, including getting a flu vaccine if […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/local-news/2026/10/29/bingham-county-resident-dies-from-influenza-first-fatali

HEYBURN — A motorcyclist was airlifted to a local hospital Thursday morning after he crashed into a trailer on Interstate 84 near Heyburn and was then struck by a semi that didn’t stop following the collision, Idaho State Police said.

A 16-year-old opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, on Thursday, killing three children and a teacher before he was shot by a person at the scene who pursued him into the school, authorities said.

Three young lives lost in two separate tragedies less than 24 hours apart.

BLACKFOOT — Community members have put up a $700 reward for information about who shot three female hounds that were found dead and left on someone else’s property near Blackfoot, according to Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue.