POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho State Board of Education has unanimously approved a 3% increase in resident tuition and fees at each of Idaho’s public four-year institutions. At Idaho State University, yearly tuition is increasing from $8,356 to $8,610. "That 3% increase is going to equate to about $200 more a semester for our students and a total of about $400 a year for a full-time Idaho resident," said ISU Vice President of Student Affairs Craig Chatriand. Chatriand says he's not overly concerned on the impact that the tuition increase can have. "I don't think it's going ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is gearing up for the 2024 Summer Food Service Program.  Meals will be provided to all children ages one to 18 without charge, and adults may purchase a lunch for $5. Meals will be provided at the following sites: Alameda Park - Wayne St. & E. Pine St. Caldwell Park - 8th & Center St. Lower Ross Park - 2750 2nd Avenue OK Ward Park - W. Quinn Rd. Raymond Park - Riverside Dr. & Carson St.  Stuart Park - Stuart Avenue (Chubbuck) Syringa Elementary School - 388 E. Griffith Avenue Meals will be served ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - A man is behind bars after a stabbing in Caldwell Park in Pocatello near South 8th Avenue. 45-year old Vidal Goins was arrested Wednesday on aggravated battery charges. One person was injured. Authorities said the person who was injured was taken to the hospital with what appeared to be non-life threatening injuries. Goins was arrested about five blocks away from the park ..read more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State University Cheer Team returned from Daytona, Florida where they competed in one of the largest competitions for cheer and dance – UCA Nationals. The team of 44 athletes took 7th and 10th in their perspective categories. Some team members joined our Local News 8 in the Morning team to tell us all about it ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Governor Brad Little says it's a great time to be the governor of Idaho. Governor Little spoke to Highland High School students and staff about this year's legislative session. One of the bills he signed into law is House Bill 521.  It will directly benefit the students who attend Highland by providing funding to rebuild the school. "The largest ever investment in the state in school facilities, a net of $1.5 billion over ten years to either build a new school, do unmet maintenance," Little said. Little bragged about Idaho bein ..read more

 BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho - Prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles while people enjoy the outdoors.  The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said it's receiving increasing reports of burglaries in unlocked vehicles at trailheads. There are even reports of stolen cars with keys left inside or hidden around the vehicle.  “We live in a great area for outdoor recreation, but even in our small community, it’s important to be diligent about locking your doors. Thieves know where to check for hidden keys, so we recommend locking your vehicle and bringing the keys with you,” said ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Major progress is being made in multiple projects for the Pocatello Parks and Recreation department. Pocatello's Community Recreation Center is currently under a new remodel. They are finishing up a brand new fitness center at the facility, and will close their doors from May 20 through June 3 in order to finish that part of the project. "At the new gym, you can see from the outside that the roof and the walls are in," said Parks and Recreation Director Anne Butler. "Inside they've been doing sheetrock and tape and texture. They've painted already. So ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Future Bengals were checking out their future home in Pocatello on Saturday. Idaho State University held its Bengal Visit Day on campus. This day provided high school students and their families a chance to check out the campus and gave them all inclusive access to a number of different clubs and activities that the university provides. ISU senior Katie Mink says it's one of her favorite days of the year to see a lot of people on campus and show them what ISU is all about. "This is so important, really important for seniors, but even more importan ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Fish and Game successfully relocated the mountain lion spotted on the 1500 block of Sierra in Pocatello. At around 7am on Thursday, Pocatello Police Department responded to a call from neighbor Tiffany Hall who saw the mountain lion in a neighborhood tree. She first noticed the animal while checking on her dogs after they would not stop barking. Hall said she has always wanted to see one in person but is glad her dog Axel was there as protection. Sgt. Alan Jackson with Pocatello PD is the man behind the camera for the popular video posted to the department’s F ..read more

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) - Car enthusiasts are set to gather at the Pine Ridge Mall this weekend. The Phil Meador Autofest will be held at the mall in Chubbuck on Saturday and Sunday. The indoor car show will feature over 80 different cars and motorcycles from many different decades. "We've had this car club for about a year and a half now, and almost every show we've had a pretty good turnout," said Bridger Andras. "We just started out in a small little parking lot and here we are at the Pine Ridge Mall putting cars inside the mall. It's pretty big, pretty crazy." The cars will be on display ..read more