New Restaurant Taking Off at Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA)

(Idaho Falls, ID) – The Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) has a new restaurant open for business and another waiting in the wings to open on Monday. 

Tailwind, the airport's new full service restaurant and bar, is open for business on t...

Idaho Falls Zoo Hosts Annual WILD Winter Break Classes

Looking for a fun and wild place to send your kids during the holiday break? The Idaho Falls Zoo will host its 18th annual Winter Break Classes for children ages 5-13 on December 27, 28 ,31 and January 1, 2, and 3.

Kids will learn all about the science of ...

2018 Holiday Air Travel to Break Records - IDA Offers Tips to Avoid Stress

Idaho Falls, ID - With holiday travel upon us, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) is recommending some simple tips to help ease the burden of flying with what is expected to be a record breaking amount of travelers for the coming holidays.

According to...

Idaho Falls Zoo Premiers New Web Camera

Idaho Falls, ID - Have you wondered what the animals do when the zoo is closed? Here’s your chance to find out. Idaho Falls Zoo is the proud recipient of an EarthCam, a web camera that allows visitors to view an area of the zoo in real time onli...

Snow Removal Parking Restrictions Ordinance Effective Nov. 15-March 15

Idaho Falls, ID – The City of Idaho Falls reminds residents that the snow removal parking restriction ordinance for the season starts on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. 

The parking restrictions will automatically be in effect from Nov...

Early Morning Fire in the Foothills

Idaho Falls, ID:  On Nov. 8, 2018 at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 1625 S Highline Drive for a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival to a small two-story home in the foothills, firefighters reported ...

Idaho Falls Mayor, City Council Recommend Flag Policy for POW/MIA flag at City Facilities

Idaho Falls, ID – Following discussion at the Monday city council work session, Mayor Rebecca Casper and the Idaho Falls City Council are forwarding a recommended city flag policy to the regular city council meeting to be held on Thursday, Novem...

Idaho Falls Police honor citizens and officers for excellence

Note: A video of the entirety of the awards ceremony can be found on the IFPD’s Facebook page.

On June 19, 2018, the Idaho Falls Police Department held its Quarterly Awards Ceremony.

Six citizens and 5 police officers received awa...

Idaho Falls Fire Department Launches New PulsePoint App Aimed at Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival

Idaho Falls, ID:  The Idaho Falls Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of PulsePoint, a Smartphone app designed to support public safety agencies working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates.

Application users who have indicated t...

Community Invited to Historic Groundbreaking for City’s Newest Park

Idaho Falls, ID – The City of Idaho Falls and generous partners invite the community to a very exciting and historic groundbreaking ceremony for the city’s newest park – Heritage Park.

The ceremony will be held Thursd...

Here's how to prepare your kids if there is ever an active shooter.

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson sat down with Rett Nelson of EastIdahoNews.com and gave an example of the concept of “Run. Hide. Fight.” 

Johnson explained, “I sat down with my daughter and talked specifically about school shooting...

City unveils series of economic development videos inspired by community members

Idaho Falls, ID – “Idaho Falls is a city of leaders. We lead the way when it comes to innovation. We lead the way when it comes to civic involvement. We lead the way when it comes to all the things that make a community special,” stated Idaho Falls Mayor ...

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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 21, 2017

Idaho Falls Police Department Contact:

Holly CookPublic Information Officer605 N. Capital AveIdaho Falls, Idaho 83402Office: (208) 612-8655Cell: (208) 589-3091[email protected]Idaho Falls Police Chief announces...

AlertSense® Public Safety Alerts

AlertSense® Signup

Click the banner below to sign up for AlertSense® public safety alerts from the Idaho Falls/Bonneville County Emergency Communications Center. This is a free service for community members. You can also click on the icons ...

Improved Property Insurance Rating – ISO Class 2

Idaho Falls, ID – Recently, Idaho Falls was upgraded from an Idaho Surveying & Rating Bureau (ISRB) property insurance rating of Class 3 to a Class 2. This improved rating translates into risk reduction for property owners in Idaho Falls.

ISRB is an in...

“Stop the Bleed” Collaboration with Idaho Falls Fire Department & EIRMC

Offering Life-Saving Trainings for Civilians

Idaho Falls, ID: Providing and maintaining a safe environment for community members is always of utmost importance for first responders and healthcare professionals. Tragic accidents like the recent bri...

Bonneville County - Prescribed Burn Along Hwy 26 (Swan Valley)

The following is a press release from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office.  

November 29, 2018

Bonneville County, Idaho -- Starting on Saturday, December 1^st, and for several days thereafter, residents and travelers in the Palisades ar...

Early Morning Fire in the Foothills

Idaho Falls, ID:  On Nov. 8, 2018 at approximately 1:00 a.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 1625 S Highline Drive for a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival to a small two-story home in the foothills, firefighters reported ...

Idaho Falls Fire Department Launches New PulsePoint App Aimed at Improving Cardiac Arrest Survival

Idaho Falls, ID:  The Idaho Falls Fire Department is pleased to announce the launch of PulsePoint, a Smartphone app designed to support public safety agencies working to improve cardiac arrest survival rates.

Application users who have indicated t...

Winter Break Classes!

Looking for a fun and wild place to send your kids during the holiday break? The Idaho Falls Zoo will host its 18th annual Winter Break Classes for children ages 5-13 on December 27, 28 ,31 and January 1, 2, and 3.

Kids will learn all about the science of ...

Watch Our Penguin Cam

Idaho Falls, ID - Have you wondered what the animals do when the zoo is closed? Here’s your chance to find out. Idaho Falls Zoo is the proud recipient of an EarthCam, a web camera that allows visitors to view an area of the zoo in real time online 24 hour...

Idaho Falls Zoo Closed for the Season

Idaho Falls Zoo is now closed for daily operations from Oct. 14, 2018 through April 5, 2019. Thanks again for your amazing support! We'll see you on April 6, 2019.

The zoo will be open October 25, 26, and 27 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. (last admission at 8:30 p.m....

"Learn to Skate" Specialty Classes

Sign up now for Specialty Classes on Dec. 27th, and Jan. 3rd, 2019 for ice skating. We will be offering several different classes. The classes range for Spiral style skating to hockey 1-4, and so much more. Sign up on line at idahofallsidaho.gov

Santa's Village - Nov 24 - Dec 22

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be downtown at Civitan Plaza (corner of B Street and Park Avenue) beginning November 24th following the Annual Tree Lighting. Find Santa and Mrs. Claus every Friday, Saturday and Monday through December 22nd from 4pm - 8pm.

Youth Basketball - Deadline Dec 12

It's that time of year to start thinking about getting your team ready for the Winter league. The deadline is December 12th with games starting Jan. 4th. This is for all divisions 1st- high school.

Skate With Santa - Dec 22

Santa will be on the ice from 2-4 pm on December 22, to skate with the kids and adults. Fees are $3.50 for kids and $4.25 for adults. Skate rental is available.

Laser Light Skate Night - Dec 28

Join your friends for an awesome night of skating in lasers, lights and fog for an "out of this world experience" Cost is $5.00 plus skate rental, begins at 7 pm goes until 11 pm.

Pre-School Gym

When it's cold outside and the kids are bored, bring them to the play group at the Recreation Center on Tuesday & Friday mornings from 9-11 am. For ages 3 years to 6 years old. Cost is $1.00 per child.

Convicted felons arrested on multiple charges after eluding police down East 17th Street

Idaho Falls, ID – Around 7:30 p.m. this evening, a man in his 20s called Idaho Falls Public Safety Dispatch and reported that on the 700 block of Lindsay Boulevard, two men allegedly brandished weapons, threatened his life and then took...

3 ways you can stay safe and informed in Idaho Falls using apps

An increasing number of people are using applications and social media to receive emergency information and urgent alerts. 

The Idaho Falls Police Department wants the local community to know how they can get this emergency information from a reli...

Idaho Falls Police rescue woman from bridge

At 4:50 PM on Monday, August 27th, Idaho Falls Police officers were responding to the area of 150 Shoup Avenue for a suicidal woman. While officers were checking the area, Idaho Falls Public Safety Dispatch received a second call about a woman that was le...

We need your help to find vandal(s) who smashed windows at Fox Hollow Elementary

Idaho Falls Police are seeking the help of the community to find the person or people responsible for breaking several windows on Monday night.

Vandal(s) broke 17 panes of glass between 9:00 p.m. Monday night and 6:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. 

At 6:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the school custodian at Fox Hollow Elementary off Bellin Road discovered the damage and notified police. There were no signs ...

“Spirit Ride” coming to Idaho Falls Friday to raise awareness of “move over” laws

Local businessman Wyatt Pickering received a call late Thursday afternoon asking whether he and his company could help with the American Towman Spirit Ride. Even though it was only a few hours away, Pickering answered without hesitation, “Absolutely.”

What's The Spirit Ride?  (From atspiritride.com)  Many are calling the Spirit Ride America's Traveling Memorial Day for First Responders. Founded by American Towman Magazine and B/A Products, the Ride's mission is to pr...

Four of IFPD's longest serving officers set to retire

Three of the them signed off for the final time on Wednesday, June 27th.

Officer Mark Goodman, Officer Lynn Billman and Sergeant Pat McKenna said “goodbye” to their teammates and “hello” to retirement. 

All three long-time veterans of the Idaho Falls Police Department gave their ...

Idaho Falls Police arrested suspect of bank robbery within 11 hours thanks to community policing

Craig Blankenship, 36, was arrested on a Felony charge of Robbery after he allegedly robbed the Bank of Commerce on W. Broadway around 9:30 on Tuesday morning.

Thanks to the teamwork of the bank and other local businesses, the police department, community ...

Police seek help of the public to locate man who robbed bank Tuesday morning

Original post: At 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, a man went into the Bank of Commerce located at 1730 W. Broadway. He gave bank employees a note demanding money, who gave the man an undisclosed amount of cash.

UPDATED: Suspect arrested Tuesday night: bit.ly/craig626

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Update 9:00 PM, 6/26: 

Craig Blankenship, 36, was identified and arrested by the IFPD within 11 hours after he allegedly robbed the Bank of Commerce on West Broadway earlier tha...

President and CEO of Bank of Commerce proud of employees, has full confidence in IFPD

President and CEO of the Bank of Commerce Tom Romrell has no doubt that IFPD will conduct a thorough investigation which will lead to apprehension of the robbery suspect.
*UPDATED: Suspect arrested Tuesday night*

Update: Idaho Falls Police arrested suspect of bank robbery within 11 hours thanks to community policing

President & CEO Romrell commented on the robbery which occurred around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 26th at the Bank of Commerce located at ...

Man arrested, charged with sexual abuse of a child; Police fear other children may have been victims

Anyone who is concerned that this man, Eric Kidman, may have had contact with other children and could have taken other recordings or photographs should immediately call Idaho Falls Public Safety Dispatch at (208) 529-1200.

On Thursday, June 21^st, Idaho Falls police arrested 23-year-old Eric Kidman on the charge of sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16 by making a photographic or electronic recording.

Kidman confessed to placing a video camera in a 13-year-old girl&...

Idaho Falls Police honor citizens and officers for excellence

Note: A video of the entirety of the awards ceremony can be found on the IFPD’s Facebook page.

On June 19, 2018, the Idaho Falls Police Department held its Quarterly Awards Ceremony.

Six citizens and 5 police officers re...

Police arrest man on felony warrant after he attempted to flee, hopped on roof, jumped over fence

Adam Wise, 33, of Idaho Falls was taken into custody after officers deployed a Taser to stop him from attempting to flee.

Idaho Falls, ID – Idaho Falls Police continued their efforts to serve outstanding warrants today, May 17th. This afternoon, on the 600 block of Water Avenue, officers arrived to serve a warrant on 33 year old Adam Wise. The felony warrant was is...

Here's how to prepare your kids if there is ever an active shooter

Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson sat down with Rett Nelson of EastIdahoNews.com and gave an example of the concept of “Run. Hide. Fight.” 

Johnson explained, “I sat down with my daughter and talked spec...

Four arrested in SWAT drug bust on Sunday

Police took 22.4 grams of methamphetamine into evidence, along with a small amount of marijuana, paraphernalia and other narcotics which are unidentified and undergoing testing.

Over the weekend, Idaho Falls police made four drug related arrests, including one felony charge for possession of a controlled substance. Police gained information which allowed them to obtain a search warrant for a home near 21^st Street and South Boulev...

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

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

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...

Idaho Falls Police Department Hires New Public Information Officer

Holly Cook has joined the Idaho Falls Police Department as the Public Relations and Public Information Officer.

Idaho Falls, ID – Holly Cook has joined the Idaho Falls Police Department as the Public Relations and Public Information Officer.  The primary focus of the position is to create an open environment for the flow of information a...

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