Idaho Falls Regional Airport sees record setting first quarter

IDAHO FALLS -- The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has set yet another passenger record during the first quarter of 2022.

Between January and March, the airport saw a total of 105,944 passengers make their way through IDA's terminal. The record...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport reminds travelers to plan ahead

IDAHO FALLS -- As more travelers return to the skies, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) reminds everyone to arrive two hours before their scheduled departure.

This summer, IDA will have more flights with more destinations than ever before. With this i...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport receives prestigious industry accreditation

IDAHO FALLS -- The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has been awarded accreditation by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council (GBAC) as a GBAC STAR facility, signifying IDA’s commitment to a clean, safe and healthy environment for passengers and e...

Holiday Specials at the Wes Deist Aquatic Center

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Lifeguard Class in December!

Take the class over the Holidays!

December 20-27

Tues 12/20  2:30-7:00pmWeds 12/21, Thurs 12/22, Fri 12/23, Mon 12/26  2:30-6:00pmTues 12/27  2:30-9:00pm

Class Cost: $225

Register ONLINE or in person at the Wes Dei...

Kayaking Wednesday nights at the Aquatic Center!

The Aquatic Center will be open for Kayaking on Wednesdays from 9:00-10:30pm starting December 7th.  
Cost is $8 per person.

There is a maximum of 8 boats allowed in the water. 

Surfers Swim Team Registration is Open

Surfers Swim Team is open for swimmers ages 3 and up. The cost of each practice slot is $54. Choose one practice or more. Discounted rates for multiple practice days. Annual registration fee is $45.For more information check out the WEBSITE. Reg...

Registration is Open for Swim Lessons in January

Swim lessons will be offered on Monday Only, Tuesday/Thursdays, Wednesday Only, and Saturday Only.  There are classes swimmers 6 months to 13 years old.  Private lesson classes are also available.  See the WEBSITE for descriptio...

Snow removal parking restrictions lifted

The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately.  “Although we ticketed and relocated 245 vehicles on Saturday, ...

Temporary Road Closure: Hemmert Avenue

A small section of Hemmert Avenue in Idaho Falls will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, to allow construction crews to safely perform utility work. Detours will be in place. The public should plan alternate routes. 

The road c...

City of Idaho Falls updates snow removal schedule and prepares for more snowfall

City of Idaho Falls departments are preparing for windy conditions and an additional 4-6 inches of snow over the next couple of days. The snow removal schedule was updated after receiving a winter storm notification earlier this morning from the National ...

Zone A snow plowing on hold

Snow removal parking restrictions are now in place for all Idaho Falls roadways

The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits. Another notice will be sent when restrictions are lifted. &a...

S Boulevard Water Line Repair

Traffic will be detoured on S Boulevard, near Tautphaus Park, tomorrow as construction crews repair a leaking water line. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

The Water Division will begin repairing the water line at 8:30 a.m. on Wed...

Idaho Falls Zoo’s last day for 2022 is Nov. 27

IDAHO FALLS -- The Idaho Falls welcomes everyone to celebrate the Thanksgiving weekend by bringing their family to the Idaho Falls Zoo for its last open weekend in 2022. 

The zoo will be open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather per...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport prepared for busy holiday travel season

IDAHO FALLS – The holiday season is just around the corner and the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) expects one of the busiest travel seasons yet.

Already this year, IDA has experienced record levels of passengers making their way through the p...

Idaho Falls Zoo to host Thanksgiving break camps

IDAHO FALLS -- What are you going to do with the kids during Thanksgiving break? We’ve got the perfect solution for at least one of those days.

The Idaho Falls Zoo will host camps for kids in grades K through 8 over Thanksgiving Break on November...

Idaho Falls’ War Bonnet Round Up voted 2022’s best medium-sized rodeo in Idaho

IDAHO FALLS — Idaho’s Oldest Rodeo, The War Bonnet Round Up, has been voted as 2022’s Best Medium Rodeo in Idaho for the PRCA Wilderness Circuit.

Members of the City of Idaho Falls War Bonnet Round Up Advisory Committee were p...

Idaho Falls Power and Fiber hosting fill the ambulance food drive to support our community

IDAHO FALLS – Idaho Falls Power and Fiber are once again teaming up with the community to brighten the holidays for households in need during the 2^nd annual Fill the Ambulance food drive. 

Community members are invited to participate on Nov. 18, 2...

Idaho Falls Regional Airport launches new arts program

IDAHO FALLS -- The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) will highlight live performances, permanent art displays and community art contests with the new Idaho Falls Regional Airport Arts Program. 

The program will also demonstrate the unique recreat...

Two City Council members appointed to statewide advisory councils

IDAHO FALLS – Two Idaho Falls City Council members have been appointed to two statewide councils that give representation for Eastern Idaho in important policy areas.  

Idaho Falls City Council President Michelle Ziel-Dingman received an...

City of Idaho Falls seeks applicants for the Planning and Zoning Commission

IDAHO FALLS – The City of Idaho Falls is seeking applicants to serve their community by joining the Planning and Zoning Commission.

Commissioners serve a vital role in shaping the future of Idaho Falls. The commission reviews all proposals, applications an...

City of Idaho Falls establishes parks curfew, places limits on shelter usage

IDAHO FALLS – Parks in Idaho Falls are now closed between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. to promote public safety, reduce vandalism and ensure a better quality of life for residents.

The Idaho Falls City Council amended the city’s parks ordinance to establish the curf...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring; deadline for testing is Oct. 29

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring; deadline for testing is Oct. 29

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring twelve full-time firefighters. Interested candidates are encouraged to begin the Public Safety Testing process now to be considered for a r...

Idaho Falls’ Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena open for the season

IDAHO FALLS – It’s time to sharpen your skates as the Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena is open for the 2022/2023 season.

After a much-needed upgrade in the facility, the City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department opened the aren...

Idaho Falls Fire Department awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to hire additional personnel

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will hire more firefighters and open an additional fire station much sooner than anticipated thanks to a $2,947,990 federal grant.

Earlier this year, department personnel applied for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate F...

Alaska Airlines upgrading aircraft used at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport

IDAHO FALLS -- Beginning Sept. 7, 2022, Alaska Airlines will transition to a regional jet on its route between the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) and Seattle, Washington.

Since Alaska launched the route in 2021, the airline utilized the Bombardier Q400...

Construction Notice: Sunnyside Road & Crestwood Lane intersection improvements

Knife River has started construction on the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Crestwood Lane/Channing Way in Idaho Falls. The anticipated completion time is the end of September. 

The project consists of widening the southern part of the intersec...

Idaho Falls Fire Department’s TRUST team nominated for two national awards

The Idaho Falls Fire Department’s TRUST Team was nominated for two national awards in the fire/EMS industry for creating a peer support network aimed at protecting the well-being of their members.

Over the past three years, the IFFD has worked alongside th...

Public transportation returns to Idaho Falls!

Public transportation has returned to the city of Idaho Falls! Users can begin scheduling rides today, Friday, June 3. 

A ribbon cutting held in the City Hall parking lot earlier this morning officially kicked off the new Greater Idaho Falls Trans...

Water Tower Informational Meetings

The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower project.

The aging 85-year-old water tower will be replaced by a higher capacity water tower to accommodate Idah...

Impact fees provide a means to make critical infrastructure improvements

The Idaho Falls City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding the adoption of the Impact Fee Study and Capital Improvement Plan, as well as the ordinance authorizing the implementation of development impact fees. The hearing will be conducted at th...

Idaho Falls Fire responds to two structure fires only minutes apart

Earlier this morning firefighters from the Idaho Falls Fire Department battled two unrelated blazes that occurred only minutes apart.  

The first fire was called into dispatch at 2:01 a.m. The reporting person stated that the house behind them was...

Idaho Falls City Council Approves Water Tower Location

The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the Idaho Falls Public Library.  

The vote was held last evening at the city’s regula...

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower has been scheduled f...

Idaho Falls' 9/11 Memorial

We are putting the final touches on this project. Please return to this page in a couple of weeks to reserve your sponsorship level OR contact IFFD Public Information Officer, Kerry Hammon at (208) 612-8122 or [email protected]  Thank you f...

PulsePoint

Only about a third of sudden cardiac arrest victims receive bystander CPR, and public access Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) are used less than 3% of the time when needed and available. The current situation is far too few bystander rescuers – no...

City of Idaho Falls updates snow removal schedule and prepares for more snowfall

City of Idaho Falls departments are preparing for windy conditions and an additional 4-6 inches of snow over the next couple of days. The snow removal schedule was updated after receiving a winter storm notification earlier this morning from the National ...

Townhome fire - Neighbor hears smoke detector; calls 9-1-1

Last night’s townhome complex fire was extinguished quickly due to an individual reporting a fire alarm heard in the neighborhood.  There were no injuries to occupants or first responders. 

At 4:45 p.m. last night, Nov. 29, the ...

No injuries following two unrelated structure fires in Idaho Falls

There were no injuries following two structure fires in Idaho Falls earlier this afternoon. The fires occurred within six minutes of each other but were unrelated. 

At 1:24 p.m. on Nov. 20, the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 800...

Good Samaritan saves woman from Snake River

Just after 10 a.m. this morning, Nov. 12, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to the 900 block of River Parkway near the John’s Hole Bridge for a report of an individual who had driven...

Chimney Fire

Four adults were displaced from their home following a chimney fire earlier this morning. The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to the 400 block of Lincoln Drive in Idaho Falls for a chimney fire just after midn...

Fuel spill quickly contained

Just before 10 a.m. this morning, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a fuel spill located at the 1500 block of E 17^th Street. 

The spill occurred in a large parking lot on the southwest corner of E...

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring; deadline for testing is Oct. 29

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring; deadline for testing is Oct. 29

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is hiring twelve full-time firefighters. Interested candidates are encouraged to begin the Public Safety Testing process now to be considered for a r...

Mobile home fire

Two animals are deceased and one was transported to a veterinarian clinic following a mobile home fire earlier this evening. There were no injuries to civilians or first responders. 

At 5:11 p.m. the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Pol...

Idaho Falls Fire Department awarded a $2.9 million federal grant to hire additional personnel

The Idaho Falls Fire Department will hire more firefighters and open an additional fire station much sooner than anticipated thanks to a $2,947,990 federal grant.

Earlier this year, department personnel applied for a SAFER (Staffing for Adequate ...

Several agencies work together to battle large fie

At 4:24 p.m. this evening the Idaho Falls Fire Department was initially dispatched to a vehicle fire at 75^th West and 113^th North in Bonneville County. The reporting party told the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Emergency Communications Officer (ECO) that ...

Two unrelated fires within an hour of each other in Idaho Falls

At 5:08 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department were dispatched to a structure fire at the 200 block of Melbourne Drive in Idaho Falls.

One of the reporting parties told the Dispatcher/Emergency Co...

House fire on Caspian Avenue

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department responded to a house fire at the 2000 block of Caspian Avenue, just off of E 25^th Street, shortly before 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. 

The homeowners were not home at the time...

IFFD welcomes five new firefighters

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is proud to introduce five new firefighters to the community. Surrounded by department personnel and their families, the recruits graduated from a ten-week academy earlier this afternoon. They were hired to fill vacant posi...

Foxrun Drive house fire

Just after 2 p.m. today, Aug. 12, the Bonneville County/Idaho Falls Dispatch Center received a call from an individual reporting that their neighbor’s house was on fire and that there was smoke and large flames. The neighbor did not know if ther...

Idaho Falls Fire Department’s TRUST team nominated for two national awards

The Idaho Falls Fire Department’s TRUST Team was nominated for two national awards in the fire/EMS industry for creating a peer support network aimed at protecting the well-being of their members.

Over the past three years, the IFFD has worked a...

Lightning causes house fire

Shortly after 5:30 p.m. on July 2, the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) were dispatched to the 6000 block of E. Panorama Drive in Bonneville County, Idaho after an individual saw smoke coming from ...

House Fire on E Lincoln Road

There were no injuries following a house fire on the 3000 block of E Lincoln Road earlier this afternoon. Personnel from the Idaho Falls Fire Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. to a single-family h...

Firefighter honored with valor award

Captain Josh Jacobsen of the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) recently received the Valor Award for saving an elderly woman who was trapped in a burning structure last spring.

This award is distinguished as the highest award presented by the department a...

IFFD Firefighter/Paramedic Justin King recognized as Firefighter of the Year

During last night’s annual American Legion Post 56 Awards Ceremony, Idaho Falls Firefighter/Paramedic Justin King received the Firefighter of the Year award.

King is a third generation firefighter who began his career in 2009. In additional to hi...

Heroes Defense and Idaho Falls Fire Department announce sizable donation of life-saving equipment

Earlier today, Heroes Defense presented 15 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to the Idaho Falls Fire Department to assist with the department’s ongoing efforts to increase survival rates for individuals experiencing a cardiac event. &...

Idaho Falls Fire responds to two structure fires only minutes apart

Earlier this morning firefighters from the Idaho Falls Fire Department battled two unrelated blazes that occurred only minutes apart.  

The first fire was called into dispatch at 2:01 a.m. The reporting person stated that the house behind them wa...

Vehicle and Garage Fire

Idaho Falls, ID:  The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched at 7:50 a.m. on Jan. 13 for a report of a structure fire at the 300 block of Easy Street in Idaho Falls. The reporting person told dispatch that the fire appeared to be in a garage ...

Early Morning House Fire on Agnes Street

Shortly before midnight, the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Dispatch Center received a report of house fire in the 2800 block of Agnes Street in Idaho Falls. The caller reported that the garage appeared to be fully engulfed and the fire was moving to the r...

We're Closed for Winter!

Your Idaho Falls Zoo is now closed for winter. Stay tuned for more information on our opening date in spring 2023. Thanks for your wonderful support! 

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper elected Second Vice President of the Association of Idaho Cities

IDAHO FALLS -- Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper was elected to serve as the Second Vice President of the Association of Idaho Cities (AIC). The vote came during the 75th AIC Annual Conference in Boise held in June.

The AIC is governed by an executive commi...

City Hires New Public Information Officer and Chief of Staff

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has hired eastern Idaho native and former City of Idaho Falls Public Information Officer Bud Cranor as her new Chief of Staff and former East Idaho News reporter Eric Grossarth to replace Cranor as the City’s Public Inform...

City of Idaho Falls encourages giving as part of Idaho Gives campaign

IDAHO FALLS -- As our world, nation and communities face challenging times the City of Idaho Falls encourages residents to participate in Idaho Gives. 

The statewide campaign from May 2 to May 5, 2022, brings Idahoans together by raising awareness...

Mayor’s Choice Awards Presented at Idaho Falls State of the City Address

IDAHO FALLS -- Mayor Rebecca Casper presented the 2022 Idaho Falls State of the City Address last night and presented Mayor’s Choice Awards to nine individuals and organizations as part of the evening’s program.

The Mayor’s Ch...

12/5/22 Latest News and Activities

Winter fun has begun!  Check out the latest winter activities Parks and Rec has to offer!

Every 3rd Saturday Cosmic Skate!

Join us every 3rd Saturday, November-March for Cosmic Skate at the Joe Marmo Wayne Lehto Ice Arena. More information about the ice arena here: https://www.idahofallsidaho.gov/785/Ice-Arena

Officer Involved Shooting - Eagles Lodge

Last night, November 27, 2022, shortly before 8:00 p.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer was involved in a shooting incident that occurred at the Eagles Lodge, located at 635 Hemmert Avenue. The officer responded to the Eagles Lodge to conduct a welfare che...

Fatality Vehicle Collision

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department responded yesterday, October 5, 2022, to a vehicle collision on Sunnyside Road near Potomac Way. Two vehicles, containing a total of three people were involved. All three people were transp...

IFPD Expands K-9 Unit, Prepares for Retirement of Two K-9s

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The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to announce the expansion of the IFPD Police K-9 Unit and to welcome several new police dogs to the department. ...

IFPD Encourages Marking Catalytic Converters to Combat Theft

Since March 2022, the Idaho Falls Police Department has received over 60 reports of catalytic converter thefts within the city limits of Idaho Falls. This number represents a sharp increase in catalytic converter thefts from previous years and matches nat...

Man in Custody Following Homicide

At approximately 10:30 p.m., September 3, the Idaho Falls Bonneville County Emergency Communications Center (Dispatch) received a report of gunshots in the 1500 block of Claire View Lane. The caller stated that they thought a person may be injured.

Idaho F...

IFPD Promotes Captain Jessica Marley, 21-year Veteran Police Officer

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to announce that Jessica Marley, a 21-year-veteran of the department, has been promoted to Captain. In addition to her robust experience as an Idaho Falls Police Officer, Ca...

IFPD Celebrates the Career and Retirement of Captain Bill Squires

Idaho Falls, ID – On Thursday, August 18, 2022, the Idaho Falls Police Department hosted a retirement ceremony honoring the career of Captain Bill Squires and wishing him well as he retires from the law enforcement profession. 

Captain Sq...

IFPD Invites Community to National Night Out & Recruitment Open House

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 2nd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...

Escapee Arrested After Lengthy Pursuit, Firing at Officers

Early this morning, July 21, Idaho Falls Police Officers, and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies located Peter Lewis, a known fugitive who recently did not return to Bonneville County Jail after court order furlough. After a lengthy high-speed...

Idaho Falls Police shares traffic closures, public safety information ahead of July 4th Events

Idaho Falls, ID – With the annual Independence Day festivities just days away, the Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and prepared ...

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter Offers $10 Microchips, Encourages Pet Safety Ahead of July 4th

Idaho Falls, ID – Ahead of the Independence Day holiday, the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter (IFAS) is offering discounted microchipping services. Normally, IFAS charges $20 for microchipping. Starting today and continuing through July 2^nd, ...

Man Arrested After Attack with Knife

On June 14, shortly after 9:30 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a report that a person had been stabbed. Idaho Falls Police Officers responded immediately to the area of 400 Whittier Street where they located the victim who had sustained injurie...

Man Arrested for Two Counts Battery on Police Officer, Other Offenses

On May 29, 2022, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received calls reporting a physical disturbance in progress in the parking lot at 720 Lindsay Boulevard. Callers reported that there was screaming and yelling coming from the parking lot, and a caller reported ...

IFPD Welcomes New Potential K9 - Skadi

The Idaho Falls Police Department is excited to welcome a new potential K9, Skadi, a 6-month-old Belgian Malinois mix. Skadi was adopted by IFPD from the Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue and will be training to become a single-purpose Explosives Detect...

Update - Jed Hall Investigation

The following is a joint release from the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Bonneville County Sheriff's Office. Media contacts for each agency are listed below. 

On Monday, January 22, 2018, at 6:51 a.m., 16-year-old Matthew &ldqu...

Incident on 9th Street/Benton Street and Pursuit

Around 2:00 p.m. today, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a possible shooting in the area of the 1400 block of Benton Street. Idaho Falls Police Officers responded and found evidence that at least one round had been fired. No injuries h...

Vehicle Recovered from the Snake River

On the morning of May 1, 2022, Adventures With Purpose search and recovery dive team, in cooperation with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and the Idaho Falls Police Department located a vehicle in the Snake River just south of the Johns H...

Man Arrested Following Homicide

At approximately 4:00 p.m. yesterday, March 30, 2022, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the area of 200 S Woodruff behind Planet Fitness for a report of a possibly deceased person. Arriving officers located a deceased man, who appeared to have sust...

Man Arrested for Weekend Robbery

On March 19, at approximately 3:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the area of the 500 block of River Parkway. The victim was outside a business in the area when they were approached by the su...

Several Arrests, Major Drug Seizures Made in Three Day Period

Between Friday, March 4, and Sunday, March 6, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested 16 people for drug and other relevant offenses in six separate incidents. In that time, a total of 1034 fentanyl pills, 1.85 pounds (842.35 grams) methamphetamine, 10.25 po...

Multi-County Pursuit Ends with No Injuries, Successful Arrest

On February 12, 2022, at approximately, 1:15 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers were performing a DUI traffic stop and investigation in the area of Whittier Street and N Freeman Avenue which, by necessity, blocked the roadway for a short time. While on thi...

IFPD Successfully Deescalates Armed Suicidal Person at Motel

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Last night, February 7, 2022, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers were called to the Motel 6, located at 1448 W Broadway, for a report of an armed suicidal person. Officers learned that the person ...

Man Arrested After Battering, Assaulting and Holding Woman Hostage

Yesterday, January 28, 2022, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance in the 400 block of H Street. A person called Idaho Falls Police Dispatch and stated that their neighbor had texted asking t...

IFPD Investigating Recent String of Vandalism

Update February 7, 2022: The Idaho Falls Police Department has been able to identify suspects involved in a series of malicious vandalism cases that were reported during the month of January. From January 8^th to 31^st, the Idaho Falls Police Department rec...

Single Vehicle Rollover Fatality

At approximately 4:52 a.m. on January 16, 2021, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a report of a rollover vehicle accident in the area of Snake River Parkway, off Sunnyside Road. The caller reported that a passenger in the vehicle had been injured and w...

Patrol & SWAT respond to Aggravated Assault Barricaded Subject

Shortly before 12:00 p.m. today, January 16, 2022, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 100 block of E Elva Street for a report that a woman had pointed a handgun at a juvenile inside the home. The juvenile reported that the woman h...

Halloween Robber Apprehended Minutes After Robbery

At approximately 11:50 p.m. last night, October 31, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the Common Cents store at 1003 S Boulevard for a report of a robbery that had just occurred. A person outside the store witnessed the robbery and called 911. The ...

Two Arrested as Result of Investigation into August Shooting Incident

According to witnesses on scene a group of people were involved in an argument during which one person produced a firearm and fired a shot at another person. 

The victim was struck with a single round and was transported to an area hospital by pri...

IFPD, FOP, and IDOC Partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of Police are partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation Drive. This is the second year that IFPD and IDOC have partnered on this donatio...

TONIGHT! - Don't miss IFPD's National Night Out!

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 3rd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...

IFPD Invites Community to National Night Out

The Idaho Falls Police Department is inviting community members to attend National Night Out this Tuesday night, August 3rd. National Night Out is an annual national community-building effort that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood ca...

July 3rd - Safety Tips, Road Closures and Parking Restrictions

Idaho Falls, ID – With just hours left until Independence Day festivities kick-off, the Idaho Falls Police Department would like to remind the public to be safe, plan ahead and know which roads will be closed as they make plans to atten...

Man Arrested for DUI After Nearly Striking Police Officer and Crashing Into Residence

At approximately 2:20 a.m. this morning, an Idaho Falls Police Officer performed a traffic stop near the intersection of South Holmes Avenue and 4^th Street. As the officer began to exit their police vehicle, which had emergency police lights activated at ...

Man Arrested after Soliciting Sex from Undercover IFPD Officer Posing as 14-Year-Old

Yesterday, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested Allen Eckman, a 28-year-old male resident of Idaho Falls, after Eckman contacted and solicited sex from a 14-year-old female through social media. The account was actually a fake account maintained by Idaho ...

IFPD and partners host Building Diversity, Strengthening Our Communities Law Enforcement Conference

Over the past several months the Idaho Falls Police Department, City of Idaho Falls, and the Idaho Commission of Hispanic Affairs have been working together to organize and host this conference, which will include attendees from the Idaho Falls Police Dep...

IFPD Officers Apprehend Wanted Subject in Idaho Falls

Last night at approximately 10:45 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers located wanted subject Makena Lagana in the area of Benton Street and St. Clair Road in Idaho Falls. Lagana led officers on a brief foot pursuit through a parking lot, across a street, an...

Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault After Chasing People with Knife

On April 7^th, at approximately 10:40 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers were called to the area of Memorial and Broadway for a report that a man was threatening and chasing people with a knife. The caller provided dispatch with a description of the man and...

Officer Involved Shooting - February 8, 2021

The Idaho Falls Police Department defines Officer-Involved Shootings as any incident where, in the course of their duties, an Officer discharges their service weapon resulting in the death or injury of another person. As is standard protocol for any Offic...

Man Arrested Following Discovery of Drug Lab

On January 30^th, shortly before 3:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Londonderry Avenue for a report of a domestic disturbance in progress. The caller reported that a woman was threatened with a firearm.&...

IFPD Officers Join US Marshals Taskforce as Special Deputy Marshals

IFPD Officers Corey Sato and Jose Abreo were sworn in as Special Deputy US Marshals by Deputy US Marshal Darrin Lambert, the supervisor of the US Marshals Pocatello office. 

The US Marshals Service has approximately 3,500 full-time Deputy US Marsh...

Two Arrested with Trafficking Amounts of Meth & Cocaine, Stolen Gun Recovered

On December 24, 2020, shortly before 7:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a parking lot for a report of a suspicious vehicle after a witness called Idaho Falls Police Dispatch and reported seeing two people inside the vehicle engaging in dr...

Man Arrested for Shooting into an Occupied Dwelling

On December 27^th, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the 1500 block of Alice Avenue to investigate reports of gunfire. Multiple residents in the area reported hearing gunfire. Two people who called Idaho Falls Police disp...

Two Juveniles Apprehended After String of Vehicle Burglaries - Including Stolen AR15

On December 14, 2020, shortly after 1:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officer responded to the area of S Higbee Avenue for a report of an attempted vehicle burglary. A resident noticed the dome light in his car turn on from inside his residence. When he went ...

Man Arrested After Headbutting Police Officer

Idaho Falls, ID – On December 12, shortly after 5:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers were dispatched to the 300 block of Fanning for a disturbance. The caller reported that a man was highly intoxicated and was standing in the roadway ...

Three Arrested After Taking Tools from Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

Idaho Falls, ID – On December 7^th, at about 9:00 a.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer responding to a report of a theft that had occurred in the 1000 block of Science Center Drive. The victim reported that he parked his vehicle at a Habi...

Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit

Shortly before 6:00 p.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer in an unmarked IFPD vehicle attempted to perform a traffic stop on a vehicle near the area of 1^st Street and Fanning Avenue in relation to a felony investigation. When the Officer activated his overh...

IFPD Arrests Two People Following SWAT Standoff

IFPD Arrests Two People Following SWAT Standoff

Idaho Falls, ID – Early this morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers were searching for a wanted subject, Maddeline Ovard, when they received information that Ovard and another wanted subject,...

IFPD and IDOC Partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

IFPD and IDOC Partner for Re-Entry Hygiene Kit Drive

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation Drive. IFPD is hoping to collect b...

Two Arrested on Warrants, Drug & Weapons Offenses

On August 4, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested Dakota Clifford, a 24-year-old Idaho Falls resident, and Richard Veilleux, a 28-year-old Idaho Falls resident, on various outstanding warrants, drug, and other offenses.

Idaho Falls Police Officers ha...

IFPD Partnering with Office of Highway Safety on Seat Belt Education

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Officer of Highway Safety and law enforcement agencies across Idaho to encourage drivers and passengers to buckle up.

This month the Idaho Falls Police Depa...

Three Arrested After Woman Reports Kidnap and Torture

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On June 22, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a call from a person who stated that a woman had stopped them on the street and asked them to call 911. The woman appeared to have been ...

Man Arrested After Aggravated Assault, Police Chase and Home Invasion

Earlier this morning, Idaho Falls Police Officers arrested Dakota Clifford, a 24-year-old Idaho Falls resident, for Felony Aggravated Assault, Felony Eluding, Misdemeanor Unlawful Entry, and on three outstanding Felony Bonneville County Warrants. The warr...

Man Wanted on Homicide Charge Commits Suicide as Officers Approach

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The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office of California has publicly confirmed the ident...

Body Recovered from Snake River Identified

On Friday, June 5^th, the Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office recovered the body of a deceased male from the Snake River in Idaho Falls. The man has been identified as Miguel A. Rodriguez, a 44-year-old Idaho Fall...

IFPD Seizes Two Pounds of Meth in Suspicious Package

On May 15^th, 2020, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to a residence in Idaho Falls for a report of a suspicious package. According to the reporting party, the package was sent to their home via the US Postal Service but was not addressed to anyone who...

Hotel Employees Rescue 5 Year Old from Drowning

On Sunday, May 3, shortly before noon, Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a 911 call about a missing child near the Tru by Hilton Hotel on Lindsey Ave. The caller reported that a 5-year-old boy was missing. Nearly at the same time, another caller report...

IFPD Debuts D91 School Pride Themed Police Vehicles

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department is debuting a new school pride themed patrol vehicle, driven by the School Resource Officer assigned to Eagle Rock Middle School. The IFPD Eagle Rock SRO vehicle is the first of four s...

Man Arrested For Stalking, Burglary, & Unlawful Entry

On May 2, 2020, shortly after 11:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to an address on River Parkway for a report of a man near the caller’s vehicle. The caller informed dispatch that she had an active Civil Protection Order against th...

Local & National Architect Team Selected to Design Idaho Falls Police Complex

Two-Agency Architect Team Selected for Idaho Falls Police Complex Design

Partnership Includes Local Firm & National Expert in Police Facilities

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department and City of Idaho Falls are excited to...

Three Idaho Falls Residents Connected to Multi-State Crime Spree

Idaho Falls, ID – The Idaho Falls Police Department Special Investigations Unit is investigating three Idaho Falls residents in connection to a string of serious crimes across multiple states, including drug crimes in Idaho and a homici...

Man Arrested Safely Following Standoff with IFPD SWAT Team

Idaho Falls, ID – On Tuesday, February 18^th, the Idaho Falls Police Department arrested Brett Karinen, a 25-year-old Idaho Falls resident, following an investigation into a domestic violence incident and a two-and-a-half-hour standoff w...

Felony Heroin Trafficking Arrest

On January 31, Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the area of 150 Houston Circle for a report that two people were passed on in a vehicle outside a business. Officers arrived and located the vehicle and the two occupants inside.

An officer was able t...

Stolen Vehicle Located Prior to Owner Realizing It Was Stolen

On January 31^st, at approximately 12:40 a.m. an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 1^st street and St. Clair Avenue when he approached a vehicle stopped in the middle of the roadway. As the officer approached, the vehicle began slowly...

Officer Seizes Pound of Meth After Witnessing Drug Deal

On January 31, shortly after 10 p.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Jennie Lee Drive when he witnessed two vehicles pull in to a parking lot and park next to each other. The officer watched the occupants of the two vehicles i...

Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Battery Following 911 Hang-Up Investigation

Idaho Falls, ID – On January 25^th at approximately 3:00 a.m., Idaho Falls Police Dispatch received a 911 call. The Emergency Communications Officer (Dispatcher) could hear yelling and a woman asking for help saying she was scared. The l...

Meth Trafficking Arrest After Driver Attempts to Elude Officers

On January 25th, shortly before midnight, an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 17th street and Fife Avenue when the officer saw a vehicle driving east on 17th street with its headlights off. The officer caught up to the vehicle at t...

Anniversary of Disappearance of Jed Hall

Yesterday, January 22, marked the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Idaho Falls’ teen, Matthew “Jed” Hall. Since his disappearance, Idaho Falls Police Investigators have made significant efforts to locate Jed but t...

Idaho Falls Man Arrested for Lewd Conduct, Sexual Exploitation of a Child

The Idaho Falls Police Department is conducting an investigation that has led to the arrest of Richard Dutton, a 51-year-old Idaho Falls resident, for Felony Lewd Conduct with a Child and Felony Sexual Exploitation of a Child.

On January 7th, staff at an a...

Man Arrested for Felony Injury to a Child

On January 6, a four-month-old child was taken to Idaho Falls Community Hospital after parents reported that the child had fallen off the father’s lap and was displaying symptoms consistent with a head injury. The infant was found to have a brai...

IFPD & BCSO Remind Public to Celebrate Safely this New Years

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho Falls Police Department have joined agencies across the state in participating in the Idaho Transportation Department’s Impaired Driving Mobilization through the holiday season. &nbs...

Man Arrested for Felony Battery on a Police Officer

On Sunday, December 29th just after 2:00 a.m., an Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in the area of 17th Street and Holmes Avenue. The officer recognized the driver of a vehicle on the roadway as a person he knew to have an outstanding warrant and ...

Idaho Falls Police Chief announces four promotions, including the IFPD's first female Sergeant

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson announced the promotions of one Lieutenant and three Sergeants.

• Sergeant Scott Killian will be promoted to Lieutenant and will be transferred from detectives to patrol.
• Detective Jessica Marley will be promoted to Serg...

Snow removal parking restrictions lifted

The Idaho Falls Street Division has completed snow removal operations associated with the recent weather events. All parking restrictions are lifted, effective immediately. “Although we ticketed and relocated 245 vehicles on Saturday, the total t...

Temporary Road Closure: Hemmert Avenue

A small section of Hemmert Avenue in Idaho Falls will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Dec. 1 and Dec. 2, to allow construction crews to safely perform utility work. Detours will be in place. The public should plan alternate routes. 

The road c...

City of Idaho Falls updates snow removal schedule and prepares for more snowfall

City of Idaho Falls departments are preparing for windy conditions and an additional 4-6 inches of snow over the next couple of days. The snow removal schedule was updated after receiving a winter storm notification earlier this morning from the National ...

Zone A snow plowing on hold

Snow removal parking restrictions are now in place for all Idaho Falls roadways

The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches which qualifies as a snow event in Idaho Falls. Parking restriction are now in place for all roads located within Idaho Falls city limits. Another notice will be sent when restrictions are lifted. &a...

S Boulevard Water Line Repair

Traffic will be detoured on S Boulevard, near Tautphaus Park, tomorrow as construction crews repair a leaking water line. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes. 

The Water Division will begin repairing the water line at 8:30 a.m. on Wed...

Construction Notice: Sunnyside Road & Crestwood Lane intersection improvements

Knife River has started construction on the intersection of Sunnyside Road and Crestwood Lane/Channing Way in Idaho Falls. The anticipated completion time is the end of September. 

The project consists of widening the southern part of the intersec...

Water Tower Informational Meetings

The City of Idaho Falls invites community members to attend one of two informational meetings to receive updates on the Idaho Falls water tower project.

The aging 85-year-old water tower will be replaced by a higher capacity water tower to accommodate Idah...

Idaho Falls City Council Approves Water Tower Location

The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously voted to approve construction of the city’s new elevated water tower in the south parking lot of the Idaho Falls Public Library.  

The vote was held last evening at the city’s regularly scheduled city c...

City of Idaho Falls to Replace Water Tower

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Public Works staff briefed the Idaho Falls City Council today on plans to replace the city’s aging water tower, currently located along the Snake River near Idaho Falls Power.  The tower has been scheduled f...

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Carbon Free Power Project

Idaho Falls Power is part of the Carbon Free Power Project (CFPP) being developed by Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems (UAMPS). The goal of the CFPP is to provide safe, reliable, and cost competitive clean energy to communities acr...

Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup

Sanitation Division personnel will be available every weekend in May at different locations in Idaho Falls to help collect and dispose of unwanted items. This service provides residents with the option to bring most of their unwanted items to one location...