Idaho Falls Community News

Idaho has spent more than $20 million on wildfire suppression this year, with the state facing a net bill of around $15 million after expected...

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred just before noon on July 21, 2026, in the 7000 block of North 15th East.

• What happened: A small pickup...

Tyler Humphries, 39, faces multiple felonies including attempted rape, attempted strangulation, domestic violence-battery and burglary after allegedly...

A serious crash occurred Tuesday morning when a semitruck struck a pedestrian on northbound I-15 near the Sunnyside Road exit around 5:40 a.m. Idaho State Police are investigating, with delays expected for drivers in the area.

Drivers in Idaho Falls should prepare for detours at the Holmes and 49th South intersection starting Wednesday, July 22 as crews install traffic...

Crime and Safety

• 🔥 Caregiver Exploitation Case: Richard Dee Bierma Jr, 42, faces charges including exploitation of a vulnerable adult after...

• Fatal motorcycle crash north of Moscow killed a 43-year-old local rider on July 16 after an 87-year-old driver turned into his path
• Eastern...

Idaho National Laboratory is spearheading a federal grant exceeding $40 million to advance next-generation nuclear energy across Idaho and Wyoming,...

A 42-year-old Idaho Falls caregiver faces felony charges after allegedly stealing $5,784 from a 73-year-old man he lived with and cared for, using the...

Ten local high school students represented Idaho Falls Power at the 2026 ICUA Youth Rally, each receiving a $500 scholarship with additional awards for leadership and congeniality.

Safety and Law Enforcement Developments

• 🔥 Flock Cameras Face Vandalism: Flock cameras are experiencing vandalism statewide including in...

Flock camera vandalism is growing in Idaho, with incidents like a downed unit in Pocatello fueling bipartisan pushback over surveillance. While...

Idaho Falls residents face dual hazards today with heat and smoke.

• Heat advisory runs noon-8 p.m., pushing highs to 96 with muggy humidity
• Smoke...

A local man riding in a pickup bed was airlifted to the hospital after a Tesla rear-ended the truck on Highway 26 near Palisades Reservoir, shutting...

Hundreds of competitors tackled puzzles and challenges across East Idaho in the College of Eastern Idaho Foundation's Great Race for Education,...

Fitch has affirmed the Idaho Falls Power Project revenue bonds at AA with a stable outlook, underscoring the utility's financial stability for ratepayers and future infrastructure needs.

Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Garage Fire on Aegan Avenue: A fire broke out in the garage of an Idaho Falls home on Aegan Avenue just after 8 p.m. Tuesday,...

Bonneville County residents have a direct opportunity to influence local roads, bike paths, and transit priorities through the BMPO's public survey...

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has named Steve Hunter interim CEO following Paul Baker's July 3 resignation amid financial impropriety...

Yelawolf and Highly Suspect co-headline The War Within Tour at Mountain America Center on Oct. 11, with tickets on sale Friday via Ticketmaster. This stop brings major national touring acts to the local venue.