BYU-Idaho will accept Medicaid
REXBURG, Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) – After 11 days of not accepting Medicaid for the upcoming semester at Brigham Young University Idaho, the school…
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ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm
The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…
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A.C. Moore to close its retail stores
Nicole Crafts, the parent company of A.C. Moore Arts and Crafts, has decided to exit its retail operations and sell its A.C. Moore stores, according…
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Main snow event hitting the area Wednesday and Thursday
Main snow event hitting the area Wednesday and Thursday Fairly quiet Tuesday before a Pacific system swings in for the holiday. We’ll see scattered…
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How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office
At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…
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Thanksgiving travel tips
AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…
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The Nation’s Weather
The Nation’s Weather for Tuesday, November 26, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY It will be a good day for holiday travel in much of the East…
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E-bikes win limited national forest approval
E-bikes will be welcome on national forests, but will be subject to the same rules that apply to other motorized…
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Murder suspect undergoing psychological evaluation
An 86-year-old murder suspect is undergoing psychological competency evaluation at State Hospital…
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Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police
The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…
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Diggers building football dynasty
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sugar-Salem Diggers won a second straight state football championship Saturday at Holt Arena. After winning its…
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Rigby celebrates first state football title
MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The celebration continues in Rigby after the Trojans won their first state football title Saturday. The Trojans outlasted…
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The Nation’s Weather for Monday, November 25, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A trough of low pressure will bring a few snow showers to northern…
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Snow on the way
A very active pattern starting early Monday. Scattered snow showers will begin to move into the region mid Monday morning, with more…
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Iona man arrested after standoff
IONA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – An Iona man was arrested after a Saturday night standoff with authorities. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reports,…
Continue Reading Three big storms to bring snow, rain and headaches to Thanksgiving week
As Thanksgiving week starts, a record number of travelers will be dealing with three storms nationwide that will add to the holiday stress. One storm…
Continue Reading The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade might not fly its iconic balloons this year due to strong winds
It’s a time-honored tradition for many to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, but this year it could be missing a key element: its…
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Man ejected in I-15 crash
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-An Idaho Falls man was hospitalized after his car crashed into another vehicle on Interstate 15, at milepost 130,…
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Defensive stop wins West Side 2A state championship
EAGLE, Idaho (KIFI,KIDK) – West Side is state champions for a sixth time. The defense held off a two point conversion attempt to beat McCall-Donnelly…
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Sugar-Salem repeats as 3A state champs
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the second straight season, Sugar-Salem ends its season with a victory over Homedale. The Diggers beat the Trojans…
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Blackfoot falls to Kuna in 4A championship game
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI,KIDK) – Blackfoot will finish as state runner up after falling to Kuna 49-35 in the 4A state title game. The Kavemen are state…
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Rigby outlasts Coeur d’Alene to win first state football title
MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby is state football champs for the first time in school history. The Trojans outlasted Coeur d’Alene 57-56 in double…
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Pebble Creek preparing for upcoming season
This weekend, many mountains around the region are opening or preparing to open. Pebble Creek isn’t quite there yet, but the lifts were spinning…
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The Nation’s Weather for Sunday, November 24, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY A storm system will bring a rain/snow mix in the Northeast tomorrow.…
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Lost Rivers state title chase comes up short
MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both Lost Rivers and Prairie entered Friday night’s 1ADI state championship game undefeated. Both teams are called the…
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High School Scores – Friday, November 22
State football championship, Girls H.S. basketball…
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Jazz still working on hitting the right notes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – It is still early in the NBA season. In a loaded western conference, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder says they are…
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Deck the Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Here’s a chance to see a unique holiday sight. A local company plans to deck the falls for the holidays. “ANDX” has…
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Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho
November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…
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Police searching for theft suspect
Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a…
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‘Give Cold Feet a Boot’ campaign provides 300 winter boots for students
There was a lot of heart and soles to be found at one Blackfoot school…
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Scattered Snow for Thanksgiving week
We’re looking for a pattern shift to arrive Sunday, which will bring in dropping temps and scattered snow showers all throughout this approaching…
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Will online shopping affect the Black Friday turn out?
There is one benefit shoppers can only get at a brick-and-mortar retailer. …
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UPDATE: Police find missing boy
The Idaho Falls Police Department was notified of a missing child around 4:30 p.m.…
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ISP graduates new class of troopers
Sixteen new Idaho State Police troopers participated in graduation ceremonies at the State Capitol this…
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Yellowstone biologists gain upper hand on lake trout
Over the past 20 years, Yellowstone National Park has invested over $20 million to recover the native cutthroat trout population. …
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The Nation’s Weather for Saturday, November 23, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY An area of rain will extend from the Ohio Valley to the upper Gulf…
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LDS Church announces session change to April 2020 General Conference
President Nelson and his counselors in the First Presidency announced that the April 2020 general conference will be unique in another way: The…
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WYDOT plans Hoback emergency bridge project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is working to schedule bridge repair work in the Hoback…
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Idaho airports to receive federal grants
Two regional airports will receive a share of $8.2 million in federal airport infrastructure grants for…
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Accused killer faces March trial date
Dustin Garrett Alfaro, 18, will stand trial in March on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy, and an enhancement charge of using a firearm in…
Continue Reading Plan now: Three big storms could snarl Thanksgiving travel
According to AAA, 55 million people are expected to take to the roads, rails and skies during Thanksgiving week. But three big storms could slow your…
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Sunshine Friday, with a Wintry Week Ahead
Cloud cover will move in for the weekend, ahead of widespread snowstorms starting…
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Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community
Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…
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Thunder Ridge downs cross town rival Skyline
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge picked up the 74-68 win over Skyline Thursday night. Titans improve to 2-1. The Grizzlies drop to 1-1…
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Ammon to keep contract with Idaho Falls Senior Center
The Ammon City Council has decided to keep it’s contract with the Idaho Falls Senior Center. The contract gives the senior center $1,500 to help…
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Bonneville edges Rigby
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville improved to 3-0 on the season after beating Rigby 54-52 Thursday night. The Trojans drop to 1-1. Brooklyn…
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High school scores – Thursday, November 21
Girls high school basketball…
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National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students
Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities and, as a result, have less access to health care. Thursday is National Rural Health Day and…
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Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom
On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…
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Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel
With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…
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Man arrested for stalking
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A man was arrested Thursday, November 14th for violating a No Contact Order. Officers were told Timothy Stanton had…
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Rexburg medical community comments on BYU-I’s recent statement regarding Medicaid
“As far as the infrastructure here in Rexburg we feel that we have a very solid foundation as far as being able to handle the needs of our…
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Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest
An Idaho Falls Neighborhood Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Alpine Street when he observed a vehicle that appeared to be driving…
Continue Reading Quiet Friday, snow showers possible next week
Clearing and quiet weather for Friday, thanks to some high pressure over the Northwest. That high will quickly break down this weekend as cloud cover…
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Study shows bison tend their pastures
A 10-year study of bison migration and grazing in Yellowstone National Park confirm the animals shape vegetation cycles and enhance growth throughout…
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ISU Credit Union celebrates festival anniversary with donation
ISU Credit Union added an additional $10,000 to its donation to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District Festival of Trees Thursday. …
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The Nation’s Weather for Friday, November 22, 2019 _____ NATIONAL SUMMARY Much-needed rain will soak areas from eastern Texas through the…
Continue Reading Two big storms could snarl Thanksgiving travel next week
According to AAA, 50 million people are expected to take to the roads, rails and skies during Thanksgiving week. However, two big storms could slow…
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Record-breaking green bean casserole weighs 1,009 pounds
Just in time for Thanksgiving, Green Giant has cooked up a giant green bean…
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Free dog adoptions at “Pawsgiving” Event Saturday
Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…
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District 93 starts preschool literacy program
Bonneville Joint School District 93 is helping prepare preschooler’s in their district with a new monthly program.…
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Wednesday’s Child success stories
Retiring anchor Jay Hildebrandt shares stories of children he has featured on his Wednesday’s Child reports who have been…
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Injection could someday keep peanut allergies at bay
More than 3 million people in the United States are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts. But experimental new research suggests adults might someday be…
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Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers
A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…
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Light Winds and Clearing Skies
Storms will be holding off through the rest of the week, with more active weather expected into next…
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