Earthquake cancels flights to Salt Lake Airport
Along with the canceled departures, 4 flights that were headed to Salt Lake diverted into Idaho Falls, around 150 passengers found themself back at…
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United Way launching special COVID fund
United Way launching special COVID…
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Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to…
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Food Basket receives surprise donation
Hope Lutheran School presented the Idaho Falls Community Food Basket with a check for $5,000 Wednesday. …
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Idaho Democrats call for mail-in primary
The Idaho Democratic Party is calling on Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawrence Denney to hold the May 19 Primary Election entirely be…
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Petition drive for Idaho ballot initiative called off 
A petition drive for a ballot initiative to bring in $170 million for K-12 education by raising Idaho’s corporate tax rate and increasing taxes on…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health urges you to limit gatherings
outheastern Idaho Public Health is urging community members to do the following to reduce the spread of…
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Idaho Falls Mayor issues statement on Idaho Falls Power employee Bobette Wilhelm’s death
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has released the following statement on the death of Idaho Falls Power Employee Bobette…
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Idaho transgender women sports ban bill heads to governor
An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed to the…
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Teton County Search and Rescue helps injured man
One snowmobiler was transported to St. John’s Medical Center after an accident on the Continental Divide Trail at around 7:23 p.m.…
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Man in custody after standoff
Madison County Sheriff’s deputies initiated a traffic stop Wednesday morning.…
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Idaho Falls Mayor declares emergency
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has signed a local Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency. …
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Yellowstone modifies operations for COVID-19 health guidance
Yellowstone National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention…
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Idaho adopts stricter guidelines to limit coronavirus spread
Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new…
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Affirmative action ban heads to Idaho governor’s desk
Legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education headed to the Idaho governor’s desk on…
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Little OKs bill targeting predatory medical debt collectors
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday signed into law a bill creating transparency in medical bills sent to former patients and to rein in predatory…
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President Trump delivers remarks and signs Executive Order on Safe Policing
President Trump will deliver remarks and sign an Executive Order on Safe Policing for Safe Communities in the Rose Garden at approximately 10 a.m.…
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Earthquake shakes Utah, Salt Lake Temple sustained minor damage
Utah Emergency Management reports the state experienced its largest earthquake since 1992. …
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Welcoming Spring with Scattered Showers
Valley rain and mountain snow will continue today and tomorrow. Expect more sunny conditions by the…
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A winter storm will dump snow across the US on the first day of spring
As winter ends and spring begins, a coast-to-coast storm with blizzard conditions, strong winds and heavy rains will barrel across the US Wednesday…
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Idaho bill targets transgender birth certificate changes
Idaho legislation banning transgender people from changing the sex listed on their birth certificates despite a federal court ruling declaring such a…
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Health centers take measures to protect high-risk patients
Heritage Home Health & Hospice, like many care centers around the nation, is proceeding with caution when it comes to high-risk patients.…
Continue Reading Idaho now has 9 COVID-19 cases
There are now nine cases of COVID-19 in…
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Habitat for Humanity Restore worries it may not survive outbreak without community help
The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.…
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A small fire prompts evacuation from Ammon Walmart
A small fire in the deli Tuesday night prompted store managers to evacuate…
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Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…
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Idaho Falls Senior Center receives toilet paper shipment
The Idaho Falls Senior Center received a shipment of toilet paper Tuesday thanks to a few…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces additional postponements and closures
hoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, having reviewed additional information and recommendations from health and government officials announce additional…
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Idaho parks open, some programs and lodging closed
Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins…
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Wyoming COVID-19 jumps to 11 with new Lander, Laramie County cases
Testing has revealed the new coronavirus in eight more people in Wyoming including seven linked to an assisted-living center resident who tested…
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What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off
Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…
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COVID-19 defense targets Jackson hospitality business
The Town of Jackson and Teton County have approved an emergency ordinance that will require the immediate closure of a variety of establishments at…
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A few showers with us for Wednesday and Thursday
Keeping unsettled conditions with a scattered shower and thunderstorm possible for Wednesday and Thursday. Highs near normal with temps into the 40’s…
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Jack-knifed truck led to fatal pileup on Wyoming highway
A collision between two semi-trucks led one to jack-knife across westbound lanes of a Wyoming highway and cause a pileup that killed three people, a…
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Jefferson School District Grab-N-Go food service program
Due to the school closure, Jefferson School District will be offering Grab-N-Go lunches and next day breakfast to children 1-18 years of…
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COVID-19 screening and visitor protocols at Bingham Memorial Hospital
Bingham Memorial Hospital has implemented updated visitor…
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PCSD 25 will begin emergency food service program on Monday
Due to its announcement of an emergency closure due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food…
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To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only
To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to…
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Chick-fil-A closing its dining room
Chick-fil-A in Ammon announced it will be closing its dining room for the foreseeable future beginning Thursday, March 19 as a precaution measure.…
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Some Idaho lawmakers opting out amid coronavirus fears
Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to remain is…
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Washington-grown berries recalled for Norovirus concern
A recall was issued for frozen berries manufactured at a farm near Lynden, Washington amid potential exposure to Norovirus, federal food regulators…
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Anonymous donation received after ‘Bright Star’ canceled
In the face of many event closures, the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal…
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Bannock County declares emergency to prepare for COVID-19
In an effort to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 cases, Bannock County commissioners declared an emergency on…
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BYU-Idaho student is first confirmed COVID-19 case in Madison County, Idaho cases up to 8
Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m.…
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2 hospitalized after t-bone crash near Ammon
Two people were transported to the hospital by ambulance after a crash involving a pickup and car at the intersection of 45th and 21st Streets near…
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Additional visitor restrictions at EIRMC
Effective Wednesday, March 18, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is implementing the following additional visitor restrictions to protect our…
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Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone
More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials…
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Idaho Falls recreation facilities close
The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is suspending all classes, lessons and programs and closing indoor recreation…
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Smith’s offers special hours for senior citizen shopper
Starting Wednesday, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores will dedicate the first hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. solely…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton closes
Regal announced the closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances.…
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College of Southern Idaho names new president
A provost from a New York community college will be the College of Southern Idaho’s next…
Continue Reading Idaho now has 7 coronavirus cases
Idaho is currently reporting seven…
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ISU announces cancelation of all campus events through May 15
Idaho State University is canceling or postponing all events, including commencement and graduation-related activities, at all of campus locations,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 response fund created
The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response…
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Blackfoot Mayor considers options and encourages common sense
Blackfoot Mayor Marc Caroll says he is not yet prepared to declare a state of emergency in the city, but is still considering the…
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Wyoming investigating seven new COVID cases
The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases of COVID-19.…
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Big Sky shares details leading up to tournament cancellation
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill held a conference call with media Monday. He outlined the events leading to the…
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Portneuf Library to close temporarily
The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel…
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Idaho bill bans transgender women, girls from competition
An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed back to the…
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Jefferson School District to be in soft close Tuesday, closed Wednesday
Jefferson School District will be in a soft close…
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IHSAA suspends springs sports through April 5
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Monday it is suspending all spring sports. It will begin Tuesday…
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Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe
For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…
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1 person killed in multi-vehicle crash
Idaho State Police reports at least one person was killed and others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Monday…
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Wyoming governor: Life must go on despite virus measures
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is calling for a thoughtful, longer-term approach to the new coronavirus that looks beyond a series of shutdowns.…
Continue Reading Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies
The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…
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CEI announces early spring break, lecture credit classes to move online March 30
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announced the college will hold all regularly scheduled classes March 16 and March 17.…
Continue Reading ITD issues 90-day extension on expiring credentials
To reduce large gatherings of people, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicle is instituting a 90-day extension on some…
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Governor Little: “There is no shortage of food”
“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he…
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Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms
A slow moving area of low pressure to our south is sending scattered showers and thunderstorms in our direction. Nicer weather gets back in here for…
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Red Cross needs donors, assures safe blood donations
American Red Cross reports blood drives are being canceled at an alarming rate across the country due to fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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INL encourages work from home
The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.…
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Different doctors make different calls on coronavirus tests
Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.…
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D25 closes school starting Tuesday
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to discuss and hear possible recommendations regarding…
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New health guidance issued for Idaho venues
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have released updated guidance for event and venue managers. …
Continue Reading Police identify body found near Pocatello
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your assistance in the following…
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$1.3 million approved to assist state workforce
The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance Appropriations Committee has approved the Governor’s request to allocate an additional $1.3 million for…
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities close, programs suspended
The City of Idaho Falls is implementing additional changes for public health and safety that will impact public programs and facilities throughout…
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Madison School District to close school March 18 – April 6
All Madison 321 schools will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Monday, April 6,…
Continue Reading Sugar Salem School District cancels school until further notice
“Our plan for the foreseeable future is that we will cancel school attendance until further notice. We anticipate that this will be approximately…
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West Yellowstone man pleads not guilty in grandson’s death
A West Yellowstone man has pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide and criminal child endangerment in the death of his 12-year-old grandson in…
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Ammon Mayor encourages social distancing
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking residents and businesses to consider canceling or postponing in-person events that involve 50 or more people for…
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Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus…
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Prominent pair of long-serving Wyoming lawmakers to retire
Two prominent and long-serving Wyoming state lawmakers are planning to…
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Marshall Public Library to close to public
The Marshall Public Library will be closing to the public as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) until further…
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Rigby attorney files for Prosecuting Attorney
Attorney and former federal prosecutor Mark Taylor has filed to run for Jefferson County Prosecutor.…
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Officials: Bacterial disease killing Wyoming pronghorn
More than 50 pronghorn have died in Wyoming from the bacteria that killed more than 75 of the animals last year, wildlife officials…
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How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service
Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…
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Sheriff: Boy killed at random in Idaho mobile home shooting
Authorities say a young boy died after a man began shooting at a mobile home in Horseshoe Bend late Sunday…
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Idaho bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed advances
A House panel on Monday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing…
Continue Reading Nel’s Bi-Lo Market offers hours for people 65 and older
To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special…
Continue Reading Dozens of schools across Idaho close over coronavirus
Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus…
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Gas prices drop in Idaho
Idaho gas prices fell 4 cents per gallon in the past week, while the national price fell 14.3 cents per gallon during the same time…
Continue Reading Sunshine with Scattered Showers
Light lingering showers will continue through the week after a more active weekend. Expect relatively warm temperatures with highs rising into the…
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School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…
Continue Reading Some Sun for Monday
We’ll see more passing showers tonight, rain, then snow, with some thunder, temps around freezing in the plain and 21 in Jackson and Salmon tonight.…
Continue Reading Rain/Snow/Thunder
We’ll see more passing showers tonight, rain, then snow, with some thunder, temps around freezing in the plain and 21 in Jackson and Salmon tonight.…
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Coronavirus concerns cause run on groceries, empty shelves
During crisis mode, some of us feel the need to stock up on the essentials. So much so, stores across the country are being cleaned…
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D93 schools to be open Tuesday, closed Wednesday
UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 now closes Tuesday
UPDATE 3/16/20: Idaho Falls School District 91 will close schools effective Tuesday, March 17, through at least the end of Spring Break.…
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