March 2020

Snake River Local Links

March 23, 2020 4:12 PM Fred Olson

Open4Biz is now Snake River Local…

Fremont County enacts Emergency Declaration

March 23, 2020 4:09 PM News Team

Fremont County Commissioners have enacted an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19…

Rexburg Council adopts emergency declaration

March 23, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

The Rexburg City Council adopted an emergency declaration Monday to help the city deal with COVID-19…

SBA offers new loans and deferments on old ones

March 23, 2020 2:12 PM News Team

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses. …

Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch

March 23, 2020 2:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…

More than 5 dozen Idaho residents confirmed to have COVID-19

March 23, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

With more than five dozen confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Idaho Monday, agencies, businesses and schools continued to work to slow the spread…

2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County

March 23, 2020 12:41 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

Gas prices drop to lowest level since 2002

March 23, 2020 11:52 AM News Team

As the Coronavirus destroys oil demand, the world is seeing the lowest oil prices in 18 years, according to…

Gov. Little: “Stay home if you are sick”

March 23, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Monday to update Idahoans on the proactive measures the State is taking to help citizens.…

Pocatello water and sewer service flowing smoothly

March 23, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

The city of Pocatello is assuring residents the city’s water supply is safe.…

Idaho Falls man arrested after multi-state pursuit

March 23, 2020 11:29 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is in custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday morning.…

Rexburg LDS temple among almost 90 others temporarily closed due to COVID-19

March 23, 2020 10:56 AM News Team

The following temples are temporarily closed due to COVID-19…

Wyoming medium-security inmate dies in suicide

March 23, 2020 10:29 AM Associated Press

A Wyoming prison inmate is dead in an apparent…

Showers by Monday Afternoon

March 23, 2020 6:22 AM Andrew Howe

A cold front will move into the area by early afternoon today. Expect valley rain and mountain snow, with cooling temperatures into the next few…

Spring storm to bring snow to the Northeast

March 23, 2020 4:35 AM CNN

Spring is here, but snow is on the way. An early spring snowstorm is expected to move off the coast of southern New England Monday night and into…

Man with travel-related COVID-19 first to die in Utah

March 22, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Utah has reported its first death related to COVID-19. Authorities say a man over 60 had been hospitalized for two days before he died.…

Idaho is currently reporting 47 cases

March 22, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Idaho is currently reporting 47…

Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety

March 22, 2020 3:48 PM Emma Iannacone

It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…

Grocery stores hanging “help wanted” signs to meet COVID-19 demand

March 22, 2020 3:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid…

Local grocery stores take a stance on shoppers over-purchasing

March 22, 2020 3:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers…

Spring Nor’easter to bring snow to the Northeast

March 22, 2020 8:28 AM CNN

Spring officially started just a few days ago, but don’t pack that snow shovel up just yet. A new storm developing off the southeastern coast…

Teton County health officials advise self-isolation

March 22, 2020 3:53 AM News Team

Teton County, Idaho, Teton Valley Health, and the cities of Tetonia, Victor, and Driggs are recommending…

Fall River to close front offices

March 22, 2020 3:40 AM News Team

Fall River Electric Cooperative is restricting access to each of its front offices in Ashton, Driggs, and West Yellowstone in response to state and…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Early Week Showers

March 21, 2020 10:45 PM Jeff Roper

SE Idaho has a better chance of showers and we’ll some sun in Pocatello Sunday. 30% shot of rain/snow and cloudy into the morning, then some clearing…

Scattered showers Tonight

March 21, 2020 6:53 PM Jeff Roper

SE Idaho has a better chance of showers tonight and we’ll some sun in Pocatello tomorrow. 30% shot of rain/snow tonight and cloudy into the morning,…

Idaho is currently reporting 43 cases

March 21, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

As of Saturday at 5 p.m., Idaho is currently reporting 43…

Second case of COVID-19 reported in both Teton and Madison Counties

March 21, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two more cases of COVID-19 in its health district.…

No longer second case of COVID-19 reported in Bingham County

March 21, 2020 12:53 PM News Team

outheastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in southeastern Idaho…

Intersection improvements to N 4100 E on ID-48 to begin Monday

March 21, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

Construction will start on Monday, March 23 and continue through March 27 to make improvements to the intersection of ID-48 & N 4100 E.…

Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns

March 20, 2020 10:56 PM Todd Kunz

News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…

Lemhi County man donates $2.5 Million to build school gym

March 20, 2020 10:32 PM Karole Honas

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Self-isolation order issued for Blaine County

March 20, 2020 7:57 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has released its Order to Self-Isolate affecting all Blaine County jurisdictions.…

‘I thought it was all hype’ Pocatello doctor says we need to act now

March 20, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the…

3 steps to staying in business during COVID-19 outbreak

March 20, 2020 5:37 PM Ariel Schroeder

Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of…

Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19

March 20, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

The county will continue to update the website with new information and…

Idaho is currently reporting 32 cases

March 20, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting 32…

Most LDS missionaries to return to their home nations, missionary training centers will not receive new missionaries

March 20, 2020 5:01 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major temporary changes within its missionary…

UPDATE: Details released on first confirmed COVID-19 case in Bingham County

March 20, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bingham County at 5:00 p.m. Friday.…

Buy A Bag, Feed A Pet

March 20, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter not only provides food for the dogs and cats at the shelter but also to the community pet owners in need.…

Crash involving more than 27 vehicles closes Interstate 80

March 20, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

A crash involving multiple vehicles occurred in the eastbound lanes near milepost 331 on Interstate 80 east of Laramie Friday.…

A few showers this weekend

March 20, 2020 4:00 PM Michael Coats

A few scattered showers for Friday night and Saturday as we continue to see an area of low pressure slowly moving to our south. A large storm system…

Doctors: Testing restraints limit Wyoming COVID-19 detection

March 20, 2020 3:35 PM Associated Press

A shortage of testing capacity is making it harder for health officials in Wyoming to determine just how many people in the state have been infected…

Ammon declares local disaster emergency

March 20, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

City of Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti has signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency in response to the possible COVID-19 impact on the Ammon…

Don’t flush wipes and other disposables

March 20, 2020 3:09 PM News Team

As more Idahoans stay home, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding you to only flush toilet paper to avoid costly damage to…

COVID-19 case confirmed in Canyon County

March 20, 2020 2:44 PM News Team

The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed two additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai…

Governor Brad Little, Dept. of Health Director Answer Covid-19 Questions

March 20, 2020 2:36 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen answer questions on the COVID-19 status in the state.…

Investigation into small piece of bone found where DeOrr Kunz went missing

March 20, 2020 2:23 PM News Team

In early June 2019, the Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office recovered a small piece of bone in the area where DeOrr Kunz went…

Testing people with mild COVID-19 symptoms is straining healthcare systems

March 20, 2020 1:50 PM News Team

The demand for testing by people who have mild symptoms is putting a strain on healthcare systems, Southeastern Idaho Public Health reports.…

Stuck inside? Send letters, drawings to assisted living residents

March 20, 2020 1:38 PM News Team

Local assisted living centers are asking for letters, cards or colored pictures for the residents to help lift their spirits.…

32-year-old man charged with arson

March 20, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department and the Blackfoot Fire Department were dispatched to a fully engulfed residence on fire in the 800 block of South…

Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration

March 20, 2020 11:25 AM Jilliana Colina

The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…

Idaho House adjourns, ending 2020 legislative session

March 20, 2020 10:01 AM Associated Press

The Idaho House ended the 2020 legislative session on Friday after balancing fears of spreading the coronavirus with potential vetoes of several…

Idaho Senate calls it quits, but House says not so fast

March 20, 2020 9:26 AM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate called an end to the 2020 legislative session on Thursday, but the House isn’t quite ready to be done and only adjourned until…

A battle between warm and cold air continues across the nation on the first full day of spring

March 20, 2020 8:00 AM CNN

The nation is fighting between warm and cold less than 24 hours into spring, and the battle line falls from Texas to Michigan. From the Mississippi…

More Mountain Showers

March 20, 2020 7:18 AM Andrew Howe

A storm system to our South will continue to push cloud cover and some active weather into the region. Expect rain and snow in the mountains, with…

Superintendent talks about district changes due to COVID-19

March 20, 2020 1:18 AM Todd Kunz

Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19…

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center looks to help those in need

March 19, 2020 9:11 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more people staying at home due to COVID-19, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls…

Davis Field renovation project underway

March 19, 2020 7:04 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Construction is underway for the $7.1 million renovation project at Davis Field at Idaho State University. The work…

Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens

March 19, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…

Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students

March 19, 2020 5:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…

Gov. Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces

March 19, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the…

Idaho now has 23 COVID-19 cases

March 19, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Thursday, March 19, 2020, at 5 p.m. MST in the Governor’s Ceremonial Office to update Idahoans on…

$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US

March 19, 2020 4:50 PM Associated Press

One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores offered $26 thermometers and face…

Pocatello Police procedural changes in response to COVID-19

March 19, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first…

A few isolated showers, but still looking nice on the whole

March 19, 2020 4:35 PM Michael Coats

An upper level low will sit to our southeast with another area of low pressure sliding in behind. This will deliver a slight risk of rain and snow…

Idaho now has 23 COVID-19 cases

March 19, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

The number of COVID-19 cases in Idaho continues to grow, with 12 new cases in central Idaho’s Blaine County announced Thursday and Gov. Brad Little…

SIPH recommends strict adherence to public health guidance

March 19, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this…

Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak

March 19, 2020 4:11 PM Associated Press

An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and…

D91 launches grab ‘n go food program on March 23

March 19, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching a “Grab ‘n Go” food program to support families impacted by the school closures necessitated by the…

Bingham County man investigated for murder of his father

March 19, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Kayden Ford, 23, is being held on $100,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing on first degree murder…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 12

March 19, 2020 3:21 PM News Team

This is the first case in the Panhandle and the 12th case in the…

Spring is likely to be warmer than normal across most of the US, NOAA says

March 19, 2020 3:08 PM CNN

The US is expected to stay warmer than average through the spring with widespread flooding, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration…

More details about Jackson Hole COVID-19 case released

March 19, 2020 3:04 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department officials say the county’s first case of COVID-19 was not a case of community…

Over 22 thousand Idahoans were part-time workers last year

March 19, 2020 2:40 PM News Team

New federal statistics indicate Idaho’s real unemployment rate in 2019 was 6%, significantly lower than the 7.2% national…

Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case

March 19, 2020 2:33 PM News Team

South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no…

Bill banning texting while driving heads to Idaho governor

March 19, 2020 12:36 PM Associated Press

Legislation banning texting while driving but allowing hands-free uses such as talking or using the navigation function of an electronic mobile…

USPS to fill 80 positions in Idaho and Utah

March 19, 2020 12:35 PM News Team

The United States Postal Service is looking to fill 80 positions in Utah and Idaho…

Ex-library director files lawsuit against city of Lewiston

March 19, 2020 12:26 PM Associated Press

A former library director has sued the city of Lewiston over her termination two years ago, alleging sexual harassment, a hostile work environment…

Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Pocatello woman

March 19, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff Nielsen announced Thursday during a press conference 38-year-old Tyler D. Carter has been arrested and booked into the Bannock…

Idaho lieutenant governor leaves Statehouse to return home

March 19, 2020 11:42 AM Associated Press

Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has left the Statehouse and returned to Idaho Falls, leaving Senate President Pro-Tem Brent Hill to preside over the Senate…

Blackfoot School District launches free grab n’ go meals for children

March 19, 2020 11:06 AM News Team

he Blackfoot School District has launched a program “Bronco Bus Bites” to distribute sack lunches to all children ages one to 18 via bus routes.…

Pocatello Mayor self-quarantines following travel, says he’s not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms

March 19, 2020 9:51 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is taking the advice of health experts and is in self-quarantine after a trip to New York City.…

California man gets life sentence in Boise rape case

March 19, 2020 9:44 AM Associated Press

A California man has been sentenced to more than 30 years in prison in connection with a Boise rape six years…

Bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits heads to governor

March 19, 2020 9:32 AM Associated Press

Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation is heading to the governor.…

Blizzard warnings issued for the first day of spring

March 19, 2020 6:39 AM CNN

From intense storms to heavy rain and some snow, the first day of spring will bring a massive storm that’s felt from coast to coast.…

Drying off and Warming Up

March 19, 2020 6:35 AM Andrew Howe

Expect mostly cloudy skies today, with temperatures reaching into the mid to upper 40’s this afternoon. Skies will become more clear by the weekend…

Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…

BYU-Idaho Spring Semester to be held remotely and online

March 18, 2020 10:20 PM News Team

With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at Brigham Young University Idaho will be held remotely and online.…

District 91 board plans for meal pick-up, and tables bond

March 18, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 announced its plans to set-up a meal pick-up program for kids. More details will be…

COVID-19 Case found in western Wyoming

March 18, 2020 9:30 PM News Team

TETON COUNTY, WY (KIFI/KIDK) – The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the first case of COVID-19 in Teton County, Wyoming. The person testing…

Flights diverted to Pocatello amid Utah’s earthquake

March 18, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Three passenger planes, carrying more than 40 passengers, arrived here Wednesday morning after the earthquake hit in…

Bill to compensate wrongly convicted heads to Idaho governor

March 18, 2020 6:30 PM Associated Press

Legislation that would compensate the wrongly convicted headed to the governor’s desk on…

Idaho COVID-19 cases jumps to 11

March 18, 2020 6:21 PM News Team

South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel…

Idaho board gets $400,000 to kill problem wolves

March 18, 2020 6:06 PM Associated Press

Legislation sending just under $400,000 to a state board to use to kill problem wolves in Idaho headed to the governor’s desk on…

Pocatello Police change procedures due to COVID-19

March 18, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department will be changing the way it handles certain types of calls in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…

Bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed goes to governor

March 18, 2020 5:28 PM Associated Press

Legislation making abortion a crime in Idaho should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing the procedure is headed to…

D93 launches free emergency meals program

March 18, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

The USDA has granted flexibility for the Bonneville Joint School District 93 Child Nutrition Program to offer meals to school-aged children during…

Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes

March 18, 2020 5:05 PM Emma Iannacone

Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…

Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections

March 18, 2020 5:01 PM Associated Press

Wildlife advocates on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to force the government into deciding if the snow-loving wolverine should be federally protected…

Drier weather working back into the region

March 18, 2020 4:57 PM Michael Coats

A few scattered rain and snow showers for our region Wednesday night and early Thursday as our area of low pressure slowly dies off. A drier weather…

Month: March 2020