November 2019 - Local News 8

Small plane crash kills Idaho Falls residents

November 30, 2019 6:09 PM Linda Larsen

UPDATE 8:00 p.m. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Members of an Idaho Falls family were killed Saturday afternoon in a South Dakota plane crash. The…

Recent storms slow travelers, help skiers

November 30, 2019 3:42 PM News Team

Recent winter storms have made travel treacherous in some parts of the Gem State, but they’ve also been a difference-maker for skiers and…

The Nation’s Weather

November 30, 2019 3:01 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Sunday, December 1, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A large storm system will move into the Northeast today. Periods of…

Get your Holiday Happy Pass on Cyber Monday

November 30, 2019 8:00 AM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is once again offering a holiday deal for fair…

DC Commentary

November 29, 2019 10:51 PM Dylan Carder

Sports Director Dylan Carder breaks down the selection of football coach of the year.…

Bengals set several school records in big win

November 29, 2019 10:36 PM Adrian Luevano

Idaho State set a new record for the largest margin of victory and highest field goal percentage in a game.…

Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade

November 29, 2019 8:08 PM News Team

Dozens braved the cold and snowy streets of Old Town Friday to get a look at the Christmas Night Lights Parade.…

Weather related I-15 crashes finally cleared

November 29, 2019 6:33 PM News Team

Travelers using Interstate 15, near Blackfoot, should prepare for…

Black Friday turnout

November 29, 2019 4:55 PM Jilliana Colina

“I don’t really like the crowds of people, but I guess it’s not as bad as I thought it would…

A Few Snow Showers for Saturday

November 29, 2019 3:48 PM Michael Coats

Lingering snow showers Friday night and a few showers/flurries for Saturday, as this system moves away. The Winter Weather Advisories will expire…

The Nation’s Weather

November 29, 2019 3:01 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Saturday, November 30, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY As a far-reaching storm system tracks into the center of the…

Snow event triggers Idaho Falls plows

November 29, 2019 10:07 AM News Team

Snowfall in Idaho Falls officially hit two inches Friday, triggering parking restrictions in the…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Black Friday brings more snow

November 29, 2019 9:17 AM Linda Larsen

Winter weather advisories remain in effect today until 5am on Saturday. Travelers will see snow throughout the day and in some areas heavy snow at…

Blackfoot snow removal ordinances enforced

November 29, 2019 9:16 AM News Team

The city of Blackfoot is reminding residents about its snow removal and parking policies and…

Post Office encourages snow removal

November 29, 2019 9:10 AM News Team

The U.S. Postal (USPS) service is asking people with home delivery to keep snow and ice clear around mailboxes and…

Wackerli Subaru to pay full cat adoption and half dog adoption fee at event on Saturday

November 29, 2019 8:00 AM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter will be at Wackerli Subaru this Saturday, Nov. 30 with some of the animals that are available and ready for adoption.…

Rigby couple hospitalized after US 20 crash

November 29, 2019 3:24 AM News Team

Rigby couple was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center at around 6:05 p.m. Thursday after their van was struck from behind on U.S.…

Barrasso joins Trump in Afghanistan

November 28, 2019 7:53 PM News Team

Wyoming Republican Senator John Barrasso joined President Trump for an unannounced visit to American troops stationed at Bagram Air Base in…

Idaho Falls donations delivered to Park County firefighters

November 28, 2019 7:24 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Fire Department team presented a check to the Park County, Montana Fire…

Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail

November 28, 2019 4:50 PM News Team

Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…

Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year

November 28, 2019 4:25 PM Emma Iannacone

The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…

Annual Turkey Choir brings the Thanksgiving spirit to Rexburg

November 28, 2019 4:02 PM Jilliana Colina

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thanksgiving day comes with many traditions, some food-related, others sports-related, and for The City of Rexburg,…

The Nation’s Weather

November 28, 2019 3:01 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Friday, November 29, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A major storm system will track out of the Southwest and into the…

Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms

November 28, 2019 1:29 PM News Team

It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…

Snow continues through Thanksgiving Day

November 28, 2019 7:22 AM Linda Larsen

The off and on again snow showers are continuing through Thanksgiving day and then hitting us again on Friday. Several areas around the region…

Watch Jay’s last newscast

November 28, 2019 6:56 AM Jay Hildebrandt

After 35 years, Jay Hildebrandt said goodbye with his last 10 p.m. newscast on Nov. 27,…

A look back at Jay Hildebrandt’s career as he signs off one last time

November 27, 2019 11:02 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Well, this is it. My final time to sign off before beginning the first day of my retirement…

‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report

November 27, 2019 9:42 PM News Team

On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…

Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table

November 27, 2019 9:17 PM News Team

While many families spent Wednesday preparing their big meal for Thursday, one local family was carving up meals for nearly 700 people. It’s a…

Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police

November 27, 2019 6:01 PM Emma Iannacone

Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…

Thanksgiving cooking safety

November 27, 2019 5:17 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Clean, separate, cook, and chill. Four steps the USDA says will keep your Thanksgiving safe. Food safety specialists…

Local support global climate strikes Fridays for the Future

November 27, 2019 5:16 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls Supports Climate Action and South East Idaho Sunrise Movement teamed up to join the global climate strike, Friday for the Future.…

Multiple crashes and rollovers reported

November 27, 2019 5:08 PM News Team

The Central Fire District reports crews are currently responding to multiple accidents and rollovers, especially on Highway 20.…

Scattered Snow Showers

November 27, 2019 4:41 PM Michael Coats

Scattered snow showers for the next couple of days with highs into the lower to mid 30’s. Wednesday night, look for scattered snow showers. Lows into…

Is your car prepared for the snow?

November 27, 2019 4:18 PM Jilliana Colina

Winter storms can be unexpected, but preparing your car is all about…

The Nation’s Weather

November 27, 2019 3:00 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Thursday, November 28, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A storm system tracking off the Northeast coast will lead to very…

Canal culvert replacement begins Monday

November 27, 2019 1:57 PM News Team

Cannon Construction will begin work to replace the 12th Street Idaho Canal Culvert on…

Heavy snow expected in the mountains, lighter accumulation in the valleys

November 27, 2019 1:06 PM Linda Larsen

Eastern Idaho will likely see snow over the next 3 days. It will be an extremely active weather pattern throughout the next few days. Several…

It’s not the first time winter storms have ruined Thanksgiving travel. Here are 5 others

November 27, 2019 11:26 AM CNN

An estimated 20 million people may face brutal weather as they travel this Thanksgiving, but they won’t be alone. History provides a few…

Police investigate rollover north of Idaho Falls

November 27, 2019 11:15 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a rollover crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho…

Take a look at these fun bloopers of Jay Hildebrandt over the years

November 27, 2019 11:08 AM Jay Hildebrandt

Take a look at some of the bloopers collected over the 35 years Jay has been at the…

2 hurt during West Yellowstone ski camp

November 27, 2019 10:48 AM News Team

Two cross-country skiers were hospitalized Tuesday after they were involved in separate skiing accidents. …

Police investigate neighborhood burglaries

November 27, 2019 10:46 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of attempted burglaries in various neighborhoods in the Ammon area.…

Semi crash north of Idaho Falls

November 27, 2019 10:36 AM News Team

Idaho State Police reports there is a semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho…

Students respond to BYU-I health care decision

November 27, 2019 8:36 AM News Team

Two of the Brigham Young University Idaho students who spoke out about a controversial health insurance policy say they are pleased the university…

Back-to-back storms will unleash more snow, intense rain and strong winds for Thanksgiving travelers

November 27, 2019 5:24 AM CNN

Two powerful storms are set to bring big trouble for millions of Thanksgiving travelers. The heavy snowfall that grounded hundreds of flights in…

Ft. Hall fire leaves family homeless

November 27, 2019 3:44 AM News Team

A family of 12 was left homeless after a fire on the Fort Hall Reservation…

Rigby pulls away from Hillcrest

November 26, 2019 11:29 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby turned a tie game at the half into a 72-56 win over Hillcrest Tuesday night. Tylie Jones racked up a game high 19…

Blackfoot opens up conference play with win over Idaho Falls

November 26, 2019 11:12 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot grabbed a road win over Idaho Falls 62-28 Tuesday night. The Broncos were lead by Tenleigh Smith with 16…

High school scores – Wednesday, November 26

November 26, 2019 11:08 PM News Team

Girls high school basketball…

About 60 cars pile up in Spokane crash after snowstorm

November 26, 2019 8:32 PM CNN

At least six people were injured after dozens of cars crashed on an icy highway near Spokane, Washington. The pileup involving more than 60 vehicles…

Weather may cause holiday travel trouble

November 26, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

The weeks around Thanksgiving are always among the busiest for the travel. In fact, a record 31.6 million Americans are expected to take flight over…

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

November 26, 2019 7:14 PM Emma Iannacone

The Salvation Army is hitting the pavement this week to collect donations for its annual Red Kettle…

Police search for vandals

November 26, 2019 5:22 PM News Team

Police are trying to identify the vehicle and individuals that were involved in several incidents of…

Winter Weather Advisory for the Snake River Plain

November 26, 2019 4:18 PM Michael Coats

Winter Weather Advisories and Winter Storm Warnings have been posted for Idaho and Utah. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM…

Storm leaves over 1,100 people stranded at Denver International Airport

November 26, 2019 3:59 PM CNN

Hundreds of flights to and from Denver International Airport were canceled Tuesday as crews raced to clear heavy snow from runways. More than 1,100…

ISU Health Center prepared for Medicaid rush

November 26, 2019 3:49 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports about 91,000 Idahoans are now eligible for expanded Medicaid coverage. …

Ranger districts seek Wyoming trails funds

November 26, 2019 3:17 PM News Team

Two Caribou-Targhee National Forest Ranger Districts have applied for grants through the Wyoming Recreational Trails Program. …

New Idaho Falls hospital brings new opportunities for patients

November 26, 2019 3:16 PM Jilliana Colina

All around the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, you can find staff working hard to prep the brand new hospital, to begin all-around care for their new…

The Nation’s Weather

November 26, 2019 3:00 PM Associated Press

The Nation’s Weather for Wednesday, November 27, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A powerful storm tracking through the Midwest will continue to…

Snow expected Wednesday, Thursday

November 26, 2019 1:29 PM Linda Larsen

The main snow event is expected to hit the area on Wednesday and Thursday. Tuesday afternoon expected scatters snow showers and gusty winds up to 25…

Rexburg Police charge 2 with burglary

November 26, 2019 1:27 PM News Team

Rexburg Police arrested two men Monday after they admitted to a theft at the Broulim’s…

Juvenile corrections center resident dies

November 26, 2019 12:13 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections reports an 18-year-old resident of Juvenile Corrections Center-St. Anthony has died of apparent natural…

TRPTA to seek bankruptcy and new direction

November 26, 2019 10:46 AM News Team

TRPTA expects to file for bankruptcy soon, while moving forward to establish a new fixed-route bus service.…

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

November 26, 2019 9:50 AM Associated Press

Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it…

Grand Targhee plans Wednesday opening

November 26, 2019 8:22 AM News Team

Grand Targhee Resort has announced it plans to open its season on Wednesday. …

A ‘historic’ storm will snarl holiday travel as 20 million people face brutal weather. Here’s what you need to know

November 26, 2019 7:59 AM CNN

Millions of Thanksgiving travelers in the US will get walloped this week by several storms, including a dangerous system threatening parts of the…

Electric crews install traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads

Stoplight install begins overnight at busy intersection

November 25, 2019 11:40 PM Todd Kunz

AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Power crews were braving the cold temperatures Monday night to begin installing the traffic light system at the…

Bengals beat Montana Tech to get back in win column

November 25, 2019 11:36 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team beat Montana Tech 83-57 at Reed Gym Monday night. The Bengals improved 3-2 on…

Retiring anchorman reflects on changes in TV technology

November 25, 2019 10:40 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Jay Hildebrandt has seen technology evolve over his 60 years of involvement in the…

Month: November 2019