April 2020

Chidi Udengwu ready to chase NBA dream

April 30, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last Idaho State Bengal to play in the NBA was Jeff Cook in 1988. Chidi Udengwu wants the be the next one. Udengwu…

Idaho Falls Farmers Market looks to start back up

April 30, 2020 9:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Farmers Market usually opens up the first Saturday in May. COVID-19 has changed how many do business…

School District 25 to hold graduation processions for the Class of 2020

April 30, 2020 8:51 PM News Team

Due to social distancing guidelines, a traditional graduation is out of the question. Instead, School District 25 will be holding a graduation…

Severe storms swing through eastern Idaho

April 30, 2020 8:14 PM Michael Coats

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI/KIDK) – Severe storms took aim at Eastern Idaho Thursday. Several tornado and severe thunderstorm warnings were…

Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses

April 30, 2020 6:52 PM Jilliana Colina

Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 2,000

April 30, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Thursday there are at least 2,015 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Pocatello outlines “reopening” plans

April 30, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

The city of Pocatello has outlined plans for its “reopening” from the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. …

Homebound Highlight April 29

April 30, 2020 4:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Airports to split federal funding

April 30, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Regional Idaho airports will share about $10.1 million to help pay for infrastructure improvement projects.…

Weather Calming a bit for Friday, Scattered T-storms this weekend

April 30, 2020 4:06 PM Michael Coats

We’ll still see a few scattered thunderstorms late Thursday, with clearing and drying conditions for Friday. However, the jet stream continues to…

Fort Hall Trading Post closed after COVID-19 exposure

April 30, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

The Fort Hall Trading Post grocery store was temporarily closed Thursday after a confirmed positive COVID-19 person entered the building.…

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FIRST ALERT: Tornado warning for Oneida County, SW Franklin County

April 30, 2020 3:15 PM Curtis Jackson

Tornado Warning National Weather Service Pocatello ID 255 PM MDT Thu Apr 30 2020 The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a * Tornado…

Legal motion seeks to stop transgender ban

April 30, 2020 2:59 PM News Team

A legal motion has been filed in federal court to stop a new law trying to ban transgender women and girls from school sports.…

Broulim’s grocery adds additional safety check

April 30, 2020 12:28 PM News Team

Broulim’s will add an employee temperature check to help ensure safety of customers and…

Idaho works to catch up on unemployment claims

April 30, 2020 12:08 PM News Team

Idaho is struggling to get ahead of over 117,000 unemployment claims, but there are things workers can do to expedite their…

Pocatello High School renovation starts phase 2 early

April 30, 2020 11:58 AM Emma Iannacone

With students out of class before summer break, School District 25 is making headway on a big…

Crush The Curve Idaho brings new COVID-19 antibody testing

April 30, 2020 11:41 AM Ariel Schroeder

Crush The Curve Idaho has set up antibody testing in Idaho…

Local 21-year-old gets a birthday car parade surprise

April 30, 2020 11:40 AM Ariel Schroeder

No birthday celebration should take a detour because of the pandemic. And it didn’t for one Idaho Falls birthday…

Small Businesses need to apply quickly for second round of PPP loans

April 30, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

Small businesses that were left out of the first wave of SBA loans are being urged to quickly apply for the next round of loans available through the…

Man arrested on multiple charges

April 30, 2020 10:37 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35-year-old Garrett Huserik after a confrontation in the 5000 East block of Iona at around 6 p.m.…

Teton County wins health order variances

April 30, 2020 9:15 AM News Team

Variances to statewide public health orders have been approved for Teton County,…

Wyoming self-quarantine directive extended

April 30, 2020 9:00 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has extended a directive designed to protect the state from COVID-19 through May…

Fire destroys Ashton area home

April 30, 2020 8:24 AM News Team

No one was hurt, but fire destroyed a home near Ashton Wednesday…

Thunderstorms Intensify this Afternoon

April 30, 2020 6:17 AM Andrew Howe

Thunderstorms will be a continued possibility throughout the day, with severe storms increasingly probable later in the day. A few isolated storms…

Gov. Little allows stay-home order to expire and move to Stage 1

April 29, 2020 10:30 PM News Team

Governor Little announced Thursday the state has met the criteria to enter into Stage 1 of Idaho’s approach to open Idaho’s…

No pause on the need for blood

April 29, 2020 8:44 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Many life events have been put on pause but the American Red Cross says one thing that hasn’t paused is the need for…

DEQ installs ozone monitor in Pocatello

April 29, 2020 7:33 PM News Team

In early April, the Department of Environmental Quality – at the request of the EPA – installed an ozone monitor at the department’s existing air…

New campaign aims to help businesses reopen safely with customer confidence

April 29, 2020 6:11 PM Jilliana Colina

“We want businesses to start reopening we want to support them. We want to support them in a smart…

Summer events canceled

April 29, 2020 6:02 PM Ariel Schroeder

Our summer plans keep changing with more big events being…

Landowner donates 166 acres for conservation near Pocatello

April 29, 2020 5:16 PM Emma Iannacone

The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback…

Idaho COVID-19 cases reach 1,984, recoveries 1,121

April 29, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,984 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday

April 29, 2020 4:24 PM CNN

Costco is requiring customers to wear facemasks or coverings in its stores beginning May…

Teton County expands COVID-19 testing

April 29, 2020 4:00 PM News Team

Teton County (Wyoming) Health is now offering free COVID-19 active disease testing to people who qualify, based on insurance status and symptoms. …

Wanted man arrested for possession of meth and marijuana

April 29, 2020 3:42 PM News Team

A wanted 25-year-old Shelley man was arrested…

Potential for Severe Weather Thursday

April 29, 2020 3:38 PM Michael Coats

EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A cold front moving through the region Thursday, will usher in a threat for showers and thunderstorms , with some cells…

Study: Wasatch Front fault lines prone to large earthquakes

April 29, 2020 3:21 PM Associated Press

A study shows that fault lines along the Wasatch Front in north-central Utah are much bigger than initially thought.…

Antibody testing underway in Bannock County

April 29, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

Antibody testing is officially underway in Bannock County. CrushTheCurveIdaho.com is partnering up with Idaho Central Credit Union and Portneuf…

Homebound Highlight April 28

April 29, 2020 1:51 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 27

April 29, 2020 1:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Household gathering order to expire Thursday

April 29, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

The Teton (Wyoming) Public Health District will allow an order restricting the size of gatherings to only individuals in the same household to…

Semi vs tractor crash blocks lanes on US 26

April 29, 2020 11:55 AM News Team

Idaho State Police report the eastbound lanes are currently blocked on US 26 at milepost 351 east of Idaho Falls.…

Idaho Gives goes until May 7

April 29, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

This is a key time for generosity in our…

Pocatello and Police Lodge come to tentative agreement

April 29, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

The city of Pocatello and Fraternal Order of Police Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 have reached a tentative, one year labor agreement. …

Forest Service limiting recreation group size

April 29, 2020 10:38 AM News Team

In an effort to ease the closures of National Forest recreation sites in Idaho, the US Forest Service Intermountain Region has issued an order…

PCSD 25 to host graduation processions

April 29, 2020 10:26 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has announced plans to host alternative graduation celebrations for the Class of 2020.…

Grand Teton National Park offerings to remain closed

April 29, 2020 9:54 AM Associated Press

Some lodges and other offerings at Grand Teton National Park are not expected to open for the summer season to combat the spread of the coronavirus,…

COVID-19 claims Idaho Falls parade

April 29, 2020 9:08 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it has canceled the annual Independence Day Parade. …

War Bonnet canceled; high school competition in limbo

April 29, 2020 8:41 AM News Team

The War Bonnet Rodeo is canceled this year, while high school championships still being considered.…

A Summer-like Wednesday, ahead of Thursday Thunderstorms

April 29, 2020 5:57 AM Andrew Howe

Sunshine and Summer-like conditions can be expected all day, today. High temperatures into the 70’s and 80’s will beat seasonal averages by about 15…

IRS complaint filed against Idaho Freedom Foundation

April 28, 2020 8:41 PM News Team

A complaint has been filed to the IRS about the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status after the group was allegedly involved in “illegal”…

ISU’s Udengwu to test NBA waters

April 28, 2020 8:03 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Chidi Udengwu won the Most Inspirational Player award for Idaho State men’s basketball. Now he hopes to inspire much…

Homebound Highlight April 26

April 28, 2020 7:29 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 25

April 28, 2020 7:19 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 24

April 28, 2020 7:09 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

Homebound Highlight April 23

April 28, 2020 7:03 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

‘Dragging main’ unites Bear Lake Valley following recent tragedies

April 28, 2020 6:42 PM Todd Kunz

The Bear Lake Valley turns out to a car rally to unite and show support for several grieving…

Idaho COVID-19 cases near 2,000

April 28, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 1,952 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Coronavirus antibody testing site coming to Pocatello

April 28, 2020 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Crush the Curve is partnering with the Portneuf Medical Center to test between 500-650 people…

Ammon Mayor declares “Business Week”

April 28, 2020 4:38 PM News Team

The city of Ammon is making plans to celebrate its local businesses. …

Wednesday’s highs around 80°, with evening thunderstorms

April 28, 2020 4:29 PM Michael Coats

High pressure throughout the west will usher in a warm southwest flow for Wednesday, with highs around 80° for the local valleys. A front blows in…

Wyoming Governor issues health orders to “reopen”

April 28, 2020 4:18 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has issued new public health orders that will allow gyms, barber shops, hair salons, and other personal care services to…

EIRMC sees a dangerous downward trend in people delaying emergency care

April 28, 2020 3:38 PM Jilliana Colina

Krell tells us, the data shows a 42 % decrease in patient volume, yet a 20% increase in patient admissions from an ER visit. That is a vital…

St. John’s doctor to serve double duty with US Army Reserve

April 28, 2020 3:38 PM News Team

COL Will Smith, MD, Paramedic, FAEMS has been activated with the U.S. Army Reserve to support the national COVID-19…

WYDOT to allow some eastbound trailer traffic

April 28, 2020 3:07 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation will open eastbound trailer traffic on Wyoming Highway 22 beginning…

Idaho lottery still a popular bet during pandemic worries

April 28, 2020 3:06 PM Associated Press

Despite a pandemic, many Idaho residents are apparently still feeling…

Idaho Rebounds: Stage 1 begins May 1

April 28, 2020 2:59 PM News Team

Under Stage 1, which begins on May 1, certain services may open provided they can do so safely by following protocols lined out in Idaho Rebounds…

Vandals spray-paint historic rock site signed in 1800s

April 28, 2020 12:20 PM Associated Press

Vandals have spray-painted graffiti on a historic Idaho landmark in City of Rocks National Reserve in what officials say is the worst case of…

Bridger Teton extends facility closures

April 28, 2020 12:16 PM News Team

Campgrounds and picnic sites on the Bridger Teton National Forest will remain closed a while longer. …

Coeur d’Alene Casino partially reopens

April 28, 2020 10:23 AM Associated Press

The Coeur d’Alene Casino has reopened some of its restaurants with social distancing efforts in place and face mask requirements.…

Some Wyoming schools decide to remain closed for the year

April 28, 2020 10:21 AM Associated Press

Some Wyoming school districts are deciding to remain closed for the rest of the school year.…

Be bear aware

April 28, 2020 8:53 AM News Team

Back country visitors should be prepared for bear encounters. …

SE Idaho mayors join Child Abuse Prevention campaign

April 28, 2020 8:26 AM News Team

The Bannock Youth Foundation brought together eight mayors, representing the seven counties in southeast Idaho to officially proclaim April as Child…

Sunshine with Above Average Temperatures

April 28, 2020 6:15 AM Andrew Howe

Sunshine will dominate the weather forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will hit average levels today, then leap well above average for…

Idaho Falls Power restores service after outage

April 28, 2020 12:22 AM Joel Killam

Idaho Falls Power reported an outage on the south side of Idaho Falls, generally around the areas along Sunnyside and to the south. …

16 Idaho nursing homes hit by COVID-19, state mum on details

April 27, 2020 5:53 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s nursing homes have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with at least 150 cases at 16 different long-term care facilities in the…

How a local bridal shop is doing during the pandemic

April 27, 2020 5:28 PM Jilliana Colina

Weber said April and May are typically the ‘primetime’ months for the business. It’s where they earn almost a quarter of their revenue from brides…

Idaho COVID-19 recoveries surpass 1,000, cases reach 1,917

April 27, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 1,917 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Staying Windy Monday night, nicer Tuesday

April 27, 2020 4:43 PM Michael Coats

Gusty winds and clearing skies for Monday night and Tuesday as a frontal boundary clears to the east. We’ll see calmer winds for Tuesday with mostly…

Madison Memorial Hospital receives generous pizza donation

April 27, 2020 4:33 PM Jilliana Colina

One hundred pizzas were delivered as a thank you gift for all that the staff is doing to help the community during this pandemic.…

Northgate development finishing “phase two”

April 27, 2020 4:27 PM Emma Iannacone

Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the…

3 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Southeast Idaho

April 27, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three additional cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

INL joins rapid tech deployment initiative

April 27, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory is launching an initiative to help transition innovations to industry without unnecessary delays or burdens.…

Idaho’s top school official sues lawmakers, education board

April 27, 2020 1:50 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers violated the state constitution, Idaho’s top school official said in a lawsuit, by approving two laws that are an attack on her office by…

Community invited to join virtual COVID-19 discussion

April 27, 2020 12:58 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho and Idaho Falls Community Hospital are teaming up to host a live, virtual discussion on COVID-19 and its impact on the local…

Teton County extending access restrictions

April 27, 2020 11:41 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners have voted to extend public access restrictions at all County buildings through Monday, May…

Injured man rescued in the Heise area

April 27, 2020 11:32 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies along with Jefferson Central Fire, Idaho Falls Fire and Air Idaho Rescue responded to Table Rock Road in the…

Most Idaho counties to see secure schools funding

April 27, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

Idaho counties are expected to receive a total of $23.9 million in payments under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program this…

State Board of Education to meet Monday

April 27, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a virtual special Board meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, April 27, 2020 beginning…

Activist apologizes after refusing to leave playground

April 27, 2020 10:30 AM Associated Press

An anti-vaccine activist who was arrested in Idaho after she repeatedly refused orders by police to leave a playground that had been closed because…

Diver dies in Wyoming reservoir, investigation underway

April 27, 2020 10:06 AM Associated Press

A man died while scuba diving in a Wyoming reservoir, authorities…

Wind Advisory issued for Monday with high winds & blowing dust

April 27, 2020 8:36 AM Michael Coats

POCATELLO (KIFI/KIDK) A cold front will slide through the region Monday afternoon with scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds. The National Weather…

Gas prices continue downward trend

April 27, 2020 8:23 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices dropped 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week to an average $1.83 per gallon Monday.…

Gusty Monday

April 27, 2020 5:41 AM Andrew Howe

A wind advisory is in place for the Snake River Plain and Magic Valley today. Expect blowing dust as wind speeds reach beyond 30 mph. A few…

Bengals ink 8 new players

April 26, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach…

Dust in the Wind…All we are

April 26, 2020 10:14 PM Jeff Roper

Wind Advisory through Monday night at 9pm. Gusty winds of 40-50mph are possible with blowing dust in the SRP, making for a hazy day. Highs around 70.…