Toddler Time moving to Friday beginning June 7th

Enjoy some time in the water with your little one. $2 admission per person. The shallow end will be open for pool play for children 5 and younger. Parent must swim with the child.  Noodles, life jackets, balls, and toys are provided.  Ch...

Family Health & Fitness Day June 8th

Get out and be active. Bring your family to the Wes Deist Aquatic Center June 8th for Family Health & Fitness day. $2 admission for any session.  Public Swim hours are 1-4pm and 6-8pm.  Lap Swim hours are 6-8am and 1-8pm. &a...

Get Fit Together Spring 2019

Join the Aquatic Center and the community of Idaho Falls and participate in this 6 week fitness challenge beginning May 5th.  For more information go to the Get Fit Together web page.

City of Idaho Falls to Cut Ribbon on New Community Park Playground

(Idaho Falls, ID) – Mayor Rebecca Casper will be on hand to cut the ribbon on Idaho Falls newest playground at Community Park on Friday, May 24 at noon. 

The playground was built in conjunction with the Civitan Club of Idaho Falls as par...

Idaho Falls Zoo Announces Summer Season and Birth of Bactrian Camel

The Idaho Falls Zoo is proud to announce the newest addition to the zoo family with the birth of a baby Bactrain Camel on Saturday May 18.  Visitors to the zoo will also enjoy an extra hour every day to spend with the new arrival beginning Saturd...

Baggin’ & Braggin’ Cornhole Tournament

Idaho Falls, ID: A desire to help first responders improve cardiac survival rates prompted two Idaho Falls restaurants to jump into action. Buffalo Wild Wings and MacKenzie River Pizza will host a Baggin’ & Braggin’ Cornhole Tournam...

Street Sweeping Schedule

Idaho Falls, ID – The Street Division will begin sweeping neighborhoods, arterial and collector streets on Monday, May 20. The streets have been divided into zones, similar to garbage collection, beginning with zone A.  

Each zo...

Greater Idaho Falls Committee Formed to Aid Census Success

(Idaho Falls, ID) – With the 2020 Census efforts beginning to pick up around the state and nation, the Greater Idaho Falls Complete Count Committee (GIFCCC) will hold its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, May 21 at 3 p.m. in the Idaho Falls Library....

Water Main Construction on Science Center Drive

Idaho Falls, ID – The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be installing a water main at Science Center Drive between the Highway 20 exit ramp and North Boulevard beginning the morning of Tuesday, May 14.

East-bound traffic will be re...

Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Director To Leave City

City of Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation Director Greg A. Weitzel has announced he will be leaving the city and has accepted a position as the head of Parks and Recreation in Las Vegas, Nevada. His last day with the City of Idaho Falls will be June 3.

&a...

Road Closure of S. Holmes Avenue

Idaho Falls, ID – Beginning on Friday, May 10, there will be a full road closure of S. Holmes Avenue from E. 49^th South to E. 65^th South to accommodate road construction associated with the Belmont Estates subdivision project. The antic...

Outdoor Fires in City of Idaho Falls Limits

Idaho Falls, ID:  Outdoor fires are a common response for the Idaho Falls Fire Department during the spring and summer months. While recreational fires are permitted inside City of Idaho Falls limits when the below conditions and requirements are...

W Broadway Sidewalk Improvement Project

Idaho Falls, ID – On May 9 crews will begin working on the W Broadway Sidewalk Improvement project, from Memorial Drive to N Yellowstone Avenue.  The anticipated project duration is 45 days.

The project includes the replacement ...

Check Out May Events at the Idaho Falls Zoo!

The Idaho Falls Zoo’s 2019 season is off to a great start with April seeing the highest attendance ever recorded at the zoo! We are rockin' and rollin’ into May with some great events for everyone in the family.

May 11: International Mi...

Consider Electrical Lines Before Spring Planting

Spring has sprung in Idaho Falls – which usually means the planting season can begin.

But, before you dig in, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) reminds you to take into consideration underground electrical service equipment before you start planting, espec...

Park Avenue Water Line Project

Idaho Falls, ID – HK Contractors, Inc. will begin work on the water line project on Park Avenue on May 1. Park Avenue from C Street to D Street will be closed for the duration of the project. Motorists should plan alternate routes. &...

Costco Plans Idaho Falls Location

Idaho Falls, ID: Plans for an Idaho Falls Costco location were unveiled tonight as the retail giant received unanimous approval by the Idaho Falls City Council to build in the city as part of Idaho Falls’ Economic Development Incentive Program.

A...

Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup Begins May 3

Clean & Green Citywide Cleanup is the perfect opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted items. This year marks ten years that the City’s Public Works Department has provided this service.  Clean & Green begins on Friday, ...

Water Line Project on 49th South Begins Tomorrow

Crews will begin construction work in connection with the 49th South Water Line Project tomorrow, April 16. To facilitate the utility work, 49th South from 15th East to 25th East will be closed for 24 hours with local access only. Alternate routes will be...

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 ...

Construction Notice: 18th & 19th Street Waterline

Idaho Falls, ID – Beginning on Monday, April 1, 2019 there will be limited access on 18^th and 19^th Street, between S. Emerson Avenue and S. Higbee Avenue to allow for waterline upgrades.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, all properties a...

Construction Notice: Elva Street Sidewalk Project

Idaho Falls, ID – Construction associated with the Elva Street sidewalk improvement project will begin on Monday, April 8, 2019. The anticipated completion time is one month.

The project includes removal and replacement of existing sidew...

Fire Chief Dave Hanneman Retires

Idaho Falls, ID – Fire Chief Dave Hanneman recently announced that he will retire from the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) after 36 years in emergency services.

The city will hold a retirement ceremony held in his honor during a publi...

Pothole Repairs

Idaho Falls, ID – Spring has sprung and so too have the potholes. As a result of the freezing and thawing temperatures and wet winter, the City of Idaho Falls Street Division has turned their attention from snow removal to pothole repai...

Intermittent Road Closures Scheduled for 9th Street

Idaho Falls, ID – On Wednesday, March 13, 2019, 3H Construction will begin construction on the 9^th Street Bridge over the Moody Canal.  Barring unforeseen conditions, the anticipated completion time is 45 days.

The roadway from ...

Fire inside vacant training structure

Idaho Falls, ID:   On March 7, 2019 at approximately 11:18 p.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 620 E 1^st Street for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the northeast corner...

Mission: Save Lives

Not one more life lost to carbon monoxide poisoning! Not one! Those are the words found on the cokills.org website. The website and corresponding No C.O. Foundation were established by an Idaho Falls firefighter and his family after the devastating loss o...

City of Idaho Falls Now Offers Glass Recycling Services

Idaho Falls, ID – Thanks to a partnership between the City of Idaho Falls and Momentum Recycling, community members in Idaho Falls now have the ability to recycle glass. The new 3-yard blue containers will be delivered on Tuesday, Jan. ...

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...

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...

PulsePoint Mobile App

Get the App! Save a life! 

Application users who have indicated they are trained in CPR and willing to assist in an emergency can be notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR. The free PulsePoint app is available...

Baggin' & Braggin' Cornhole Tournament

Buffalo Wild Wings & MacKenzie River Pizza are raising funds to equip police vehicles with Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). Often times police officers are the first on scene when someone is experiencing a cardiac arrest. By having AEDs in al...

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 ...

Baggin’ & Braggin’ Cornhole Tournament

Idaho Falls, ID: A desire to help first responders improve cardiac survival rates prompted two Idaho Falls restaurants to jump into action. Buffalo Wild Wings and MacKenzie River Pizza will host a Baggin’ & Braggin’ Cornhole Tournam...

Outdoor Fires in City of Idaho Falls Limits

Idaho Falls, ID:  Outdoor fires are a common response for the Idaho Falls Fire Department during the spring and summer months. While recreational fires are permitted inside City of Idaho Falls limits when the below conditions and requirements are...

Controlled Burn Gets out of Control

At approximately 8:00 p.m. on April 1, 2019 the Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a field fire just north of Sage Lakes Golf Course on E. Parri Drive. The fire began as a controlled burn. Winds shifted during the burn resulting in structures catchi...

Fully Involved Garage Fire

Idaho Falls, ID:  On March 31, 2019 at approximately 12:30 a.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 65^th N, just north of Sage Lakes Golf Course, for a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival firefighters found a fully-involved fir...

Fire Chief Dave Hanneman Retires

Idaho Falls, ID – Fire Chief Dave Hanneman recently announced that he will retire from the Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) after 36 years in emergency services.

The city will hold a retirement ceremony held in his honor during a public receptio...

Help First Responders Locate You

In an emergency, every second counts. The Idaho Falls Fire and Police Departments depend on address numbers to find community members as quickly as possible. Finding homes and businesses can be challenging if address numbers are blocked, missing, unlit or...

Fire inside vacant training structure

Idaho Falls, ID:   On March 7, 2019 at approximately 11:18 p.m., the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to 620 E 1^st Street for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke coming from the northeast corner...

No Injuries Following Early Morning Fire

On February 22, 2019 at 5:41 AM the Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 7000 block of N 5^th W for a report of a structure fire.

The fire was upgraded to a second alarm fire. Four engines, four ambulances, two water tenders and a battalion chi...

Mission: Save Lives

"Not one more life lost to carbon monoxide poisoning! Not one!" Those are the words found on the cokills.org website. The website and corresponding No C.O. Foundation were established by an Idaho Falls firefighter and his family after the devast...

Idaho Falls Fiber Pilot Program Gets Underway

(Idaho Falls, ID) - Idaho Falls residents are one-step closer to accessing cutting-edge, high-speed fiber optic internet service with the launch of the new Idaho Falls Fiber (IFF) website.

Starting on March 4, residents within the identified boundaries of ...

Consider Electrical Lines Before Spring Planting

Spring has sprung in Idaho Falls – which usually means the planting season can begin.

But, before you dig in, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) reminds you to take into consideration underground electrical service equipment before you start planting, especially if y...

Idaho Falls Fiber Pilot Program Gets Underway

(Idaho Falls, ID) - Idaho Falls residents are one-step closer to accessing cutting-edge, high-speed fiber optic internet service with the launch of the new Idaho Falls Fiber (IFF) website.

Starting on March 4, residents within the identified boundaries of ...

It's A Boy!

The Idaho Falls Zoo is proud to announce the newest addition to the zoo family with the birth of a baby Bactrian camel on Saturday May 18.  Visitors to the zoo will also enjoy an extra hour every day to spend with the new arrival beginning Saturd...

Summer Runners Starts June 11

Summer runners incorporates fun training through group running activities and game with the goal of running a 5K. This class is held on Tues. and Thurs. from 9-10:15 am

Idaho Falls Classic Fast Pitch Tournament June 21 and 22

USA Sanctioned Tournament. Registration deadline is May 28th, this tournament is for USA Registered teams only, we offer 12U, 14U and 16U. For any questions please call the Recreation center at 208-612-8580

Youth Soccer - Starts June 11

We are NOW accepting sign ups for our Spring Soccer programs. We are currently offering U8,, U10 & U12 Skills Development . Held on Tues. for U8, Tues & Thurs. for U10, U12 in the evenings at Sunnyside Park. Pre-Registration is required.

Junior Golf - Registraion & Etiquette Classes begin May 18

IFJGA allows kids ages 17 & under the opportunity to play the Short Course @ Sand Creek all season long & the three (3) championship sized courses three (3) times each on scheduled junior days. Kids MUST ATTEND a Junior Etiquette Class.

Men's Summer Basketball - May 27

Deadline for Mens Summer Basketball is May 27th, Registration is available online.

Cornhole Tournament - June 15

Tournament consists of a round robin division play followed by a single elimination tournament for the top team from each division. Winners can receive many awesome prizes. Food, soft drinks, and adult beverages will be available for purchase. Bring ID

Baggin’ & Braggin’ Cornhole Tournament

A desire to help first responders improve cardiac survival rates prompted two local restaurants to jump into action.

Idaho Falls, ID: A desire to help first responders improve cardiac survival rates prompted two Idaho Falls restaurants to jump into action. Buffalo Wild Wings and MacKenzie River Pizza will host a Baggin’ & Braggin’ Cornhole Tournam...

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...

“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 ...

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...

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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