Blackfoot, ID

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.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Students at Moreland Elementary School are celebrating Halloween a little differently. Their P.E. teacher, Julie Hudson, decorates the gym every year to make it look like a pirate ship. This has been a 15-year tradition that she doesn’t plan on stopping any time soon. “This is my 15th year doing the […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/2026/10/27/coach-julie-hudson-continues-beloved-halloween-pirate-ship-tradition-for-blackfo

BLACKFOOT, Idaho — A major Blackfoot nuclear manufacturing company opened a significant expansion Friday. Premier Technology completed a new 36,000-square-foot facility through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The $14 million to $15 million project will increase the company’s ability to manufacture complex components and systems. “This facility […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/2026/1

The Blackfoot Broncos defeated the Hillcrest Knights 34-22, handing Hillcrest their first loss of the season.

Hillcrest enters the regular-season finale with a perfect record after putting together one of the most impressive campaigns in eastern Idaho. The Knights are coming off a dominant 48–6 victory over Skyline and have also earned impressive wins over Thunder Ridge, Bonneville, Shelley...

Pocatello Thunder quarterback Rhev Stucki was named the All-American Cleaning & Restoration Athlete of the Week following a six-touchdown performance in a victory over Blackfoot.

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) — A school bus was struck by a semi-truck early Wednesday morning in Blackfoot. The collision occurred at the intersection of US 26 and State Highway 39. The Blackfoot School District reported that no students were on the bus at the time of the accident. “We hope all is well with both […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/blackfoot/2026/10/21/semi-truck-collides-with-empty-school-bus-in-blackfoot/" target="_blank">Semi-t

On Monday morning, a semi-truck was reportedly hit by an unknown vehicle while traveling along the interstate near Blackfoot. Investigators are seeking information on the vehicle that allegedly caused the accident and fled the scene. Continue reading…