April 2020

See where regional athletes signed after the 2020 NFL Draft

April 25, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday and while some players did not hear their name called, they still signed with…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Saturday night Showers

April 25, 2020 6:37 PM Jeff Roper

A small chance of showers scattered over the region tonight with lows from mid 30’s to 50 in Pocatello. Clouds maintain with breezy conditions and…

Loads of Love for the community

April 25, 2020 2:44 PM News Team

The Pocatello Christian Outreach Center held its fourth Loads of Love drive at the Pine Ridge Mall on…

Windstorm crashes involve 13 vehicles

April 25, 2020 6:43 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say 13 vehicles were involved in crashes during an I-86 windstorm…

Flood Warning and Flood Advisory for Blackfoot River and Willow Creek

April 24, 2020 11:33 PM Michael Coats

With rising water levels on the Blackfoot River and Willow Creek, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Warning and a Flood…

Chukars team up to help Food Basket

April 24, 2020 8:24 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…

Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market

April 24, 2020 7:23 PM News Team

Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Lemhi County

April 24, 2020 5:48 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) have confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in a female in her…

Head of Idaho recovery committee sees hope, hard work ahead

April 24, 2020 5:20 PM Associated Press

The head of an economic recovery committee formed by Gov. Brad Little to help the state reopen for business while also battling the coronavirus says…

‘Virtual rally’ to be held in East Idaho this Saturday

April 24, 2020 5:18 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s an avenue to give people an opportunity to come out and participate in a safe manner. To listen to a different perspective a different view…

867 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,870 cases

April 24, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Friday there are at least 1,870 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Isolated showers late Friday and late Saturday

April 24, 2020 4:27 PM Michael Coats

A few lingering showers for Friday evening, leftover from Thursday’s storm. We’ll see a few overnight showers with breezy winds.Warmer temperatures…

Man arrested for aggravated assault and stalking

April 24, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old man for aggravated assault and…

Motor Vu Drive-In to open this summer

April 24, 2020 3:48 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In Theatre will be open this…

Contractor picked to begin Police Complex design

April 24, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

A Florida firm will create a schematic design for a new Idaho Falls police complex.…

Ackley eager to start as new Blackfoot football coach

April 24, 2020 2:47 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time…

Community Foundation awards third round of grants

April 24, 2020 2:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation has announced its third round of COVID-19 response and recovery fund grants.…

Medical professionals sound the alarm over inaccurate antibody testing

April 24, 2020 12:50 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With COVID-19 tests becoming more available, new concerns have medical professionals sounding the alarm over antibody…

How antibody testing works

April 24, 2020 12:41 PM News Team

Antibody tests detect antibodies in the blood when the body is responding to a specific infection, like COVID‐19. However, antibody tests are not…

Emergency funds for laid off workers on the way

April 24, 2020 12:31 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor has begun making $600 weekly payments to laid-off…

Taiwan gives Wyoming 50,000 face masks for COVID-19 effort

April 24, 2020 12:19 PM Associated Press

Wyoming has received 50,000 protective face masks from the Taiwanese government to protect health care workers and others from the coronavirus, Gov.…

Pocatello and Firefighters reach tentative agreement

April 24, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

The city of Pocatello and Local 187 of the International Association of Firefighters have reached a tentative contract…

Fake GoFundMe account set up for Lori Vallow-Daybell

April 24, 2020 10:09 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Attorney Sean Bartholick said a GoFundMe account to help raise $100,000,000 for Lori Vallow is fake.…

Distict 25 announces grading and graduation plans

April 24, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

The Pocatello Chubbuck School Board voted Friday morning to adopt a new grading system for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.…

Risch leads local business support initiative

April 24, 2020 8:19 AM News Team

Idaho Senator Jim Risch is working with local officials to promote a “Support Local Gems” effort…

Calmer Weather, with a few Passing Showers

April 24, 2020 6:43 AM Andrew Howe

Southeast Idaho will enjoy much more sunshine today, with a few upper-elevation showers this evening. Temperatures will fall short of average today,…

Bingham GOP to hold forum with Legislative candidates

April 24, 2020 5:00 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Republican Central Committee will hold a virtual forum with candidates running in the Idaho Legislative District 31B.…

Local businesses excited to reopen under Gov. Little’s plan

April 23, 2020 8:44 PM News Team

Businesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target…

Calming down a bit late Thursday, Staying breezy for Friday

April 23, 2020 5:57 PM Michael Coats

Very windy weather Thursday evening with the wind advisory expiring at 10PM . Even after 10PM, we’re still seeing gusty winds and a few scattered…

ISU professor emeritus, AAAS Fellow Wayne Minshall dies at age 81

April 23, 2020 5:38 PM News Team

Idaho State University professor emeritus and researcher Wayne Minshall died April 21 at the age of…

822 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,836 cases

April 23, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Teton County schools to close until mid May

April 23, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

Teton County School District #1 has announced it will remain closed through May 15 and possibly for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school…

Homebound Highlight April 22

April 23, 2020 4:32 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…

Wyoming working towards “re-opening”

April 23, 2020 3:44 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon unveiled a plan Thursday aimed at easing restrictions and resuming some activities in the state. …

Anti-government activist Bundy protests at officer’s home

April 23, 2020 3:30 PM Associated Press

nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the…

Free daily showers offered in Teton County

April 23, 2020 3:20 PM News Team

Teton County/Town of Jackson Parks and Recreation will begin offering free showers to the community at the Recreation Center starting Saturday, April…

Teton County works towards “stabilization”

April 23, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

Teton County officials are shooting for a mid-May reopening of parts of the Jackson Hole business community.…

Stars placed at Gold Star Families Memorial

April 23, 2020 1:49 PM Emma Iannacone

Crews laid down 44 gold stars Thursday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.…

Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available

April 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…

Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage

April 23, 2020 12:47 PM News Team

daho State Police and the Power County Sheriff’s Office investigated four crashes involving a total of five-passenger vehicles and eight commercial…

Anti-discrimination ordinance set for hearing

April 23, 2020 12:26 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls City Council will bring a new anti-discrimination ordinance to public hearing May 14. …

Health care industry hardest hit by COVID related layoffs

April 23, 2020 11:03 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor is now processing 108,984 claims for unemployment benefits filed during the first five weeks of the COVID-19…

Jackson gears up for antler collection hunters

April 23, 2020 10:28 AM News Team

Jackson is readying plans to deal with people looking for dropped elk antlers this…

Idaho issues medical debt collection advice

April 23, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is warning Idahoans to be careful in dealing with medical debt collection issues.…

Gov. Little announces 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho

April 23, 2020 9:57 AM News Team

In an effort to instill ‘certainty’ and ‘confidence’ in Idahoans, Governor Brad Little announced a 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho during a…

Idaho Falls officers round up maverick

April 23, 2020 8:38 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-Idaho Falls Police took a step into the “wild west” Wednesday to lasso a wayward steer. Animal Control and Motorcycle…

Teton County, Wyoming man is latest COVID-19 victim

April 23, 2020 8:28 AM News Team

A Teton County, Wyoming resident has died of COVID-19. …

Idaho Falls schools extend closure, make graduation plans

April 23, 2020 8:20 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls District 91 school board has voted to extend the soft closure and continue remote learning through the end of the school year.…

Showers, Wind and Thunderstorms

April 23, 2020 6:25 AM Andrew Howe

Active weather will continue throughout the day, Today. Morning showers may even develop into thunderstorms by this afternoon. Wind speeds will also…

Hawkins leaves lasting legacy at Madison

April 22, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships…

Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus

April 22, 2020 8:11 PM News Team

Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…

EIPH hope for economic recovery and safe openings for businesses

April 22, 2020 8:09 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern…

Idaho governor gets flak from own party on virus decisions

April 22, 2020 6:30 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s efforts to flatten the curve and slow the rate of infection and spread of the coronavirus after it made a rapid entry into…

School districts across the state need help providing home internet access to students

April 22, 2020 5:24 PM Jilliana Colina

IBE is asking for the communities help to fund the hotspots for students all across the state. You can make your donation to a specific school…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,800

April 22, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive

April 22, 2020 5:00 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…

Merit scholarships announced

April 22, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Two eastern Idaho students have been selected as Fluor Foundation Merit Scholarship winners. …

Wind Advisory issued for Thursday, with scattered showers and thunderstorms

April 22, 2020 3:27 PM Michael Coats

A storm is approaching from the west for Wednesday night and Thursday. We’re going to see gusty winds, scattered snow/rain showers and cooler…

Idaho Foodbank accepts $1,000 donation

April 22, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello accepted a $1,000 donation from All Under One Roof LGBT Advocates of Southeast Idaho (AUOR)…

Experts report wolf population is stable in Wyoming

April 22, 2020 2:37 PM Associated Press

The wolf population in Wyoming has reached about 300 animals, around the same number of wolves wildlife managers aimed to have before hunting was…

Homebound Highlight April 21

April 22, 2020 2:30 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…

Voting deadline for Fort Hall Business Council

April 22, 2020 1:52 PM News Team

The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council…

ISU enrollment stalls after promising increase

April 22, 2020 1:28 PM Emma Iannacone

ISU saw an increase in applications, admissions, housing and scholarship applications before the pandemic…

Local bar and grill passing out potatoes during pandemic

April 22, 2020 12:42 PM Emma Iannacone

It’s the Idaho way to give back to the community.…

Wyoming city again rejects fines for public-health violators

April 22, 2020 12:29 PM Associated Press

A city council in Wyoming has decided for a second time not to punish people who violate state health orders intended to limit spread of the…

Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times

April 22, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield released the following…

Jackson businessman announces candidacy

April 22, 2020 11:40 AM News Team

Jackson Hole businessman Peter Long has announced his candidacy for the Teton County Board of Commissioners. …

Idaho activist arrested for refusing to leave playground

April 22, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

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

Stranded boaters rescued at Ririe Reservoir

April 22, 2020 11:18 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers rescued stranded boaters early Wednesday…

Police: Digging workers find human bones in Cheyenne yard

April 22, 2020 11:03 AM Associated Press

Police say workers found human bones while digging in a back yard in Wyoming’s capital…

Forest Service names acting regional forester

April 22, 2020 10:27 AM News Team

The U.S. Forest Service has named Frank Beum as acting regional forester for the Intermountain…

Idaho appellate court upholds ex-priest prison sentence

April 22, 2020 9:56 AM Associated Press

A former Boise priest convicted of possessing violent and extreme child pornography will be sentenced to 25 years imprisonment, an appellate court…

Cold Front Tonight

April 22, 2020 6:23 AM Andrew Howe

Sunshine will dominate the first part of the day, Wednesday. By this afternoon, cloud cover will increase and winds will pick up ahead of a cold…

Homebound Highlight April 20

April 21, 2020 9:39 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…

Chrome near the Dome: Cars, coffee and conversation

April 21, 2020 6:48 PM News Team

A group of classic car lovers has found a way to continue meeting in person, even with social distancing guidelines.…

Volunteers have collected almost 500 bags of trash from Highway 20 in 2 days

April 21, 2020 5:32 PM Jilliana Colina

The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint…

Idaho COVID-19 recoveries pass 700, 1,766 cases

April 21, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are 710 recovered COVID-19 cases in…

Stormy weather moves in Wednesday evening

April 21, 2020 4:18 PM Michael Coats

Nice tonight with lows falling back into the mid 30’s. Nothing showing up on VIPIR radar tonight. For tomorrow morning, we’ll see a nice start to the…

Long term future of Chukars in doubt after MiLB plans to concede

April 21, 2020 4:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future of the Idaho Falls Chukars beyond 2020 is very much in doubt. Minor League Baseball is reportedly…

Idaho Endowment Fund loses $255 million in March

April 21, 2020 4:06 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Endowment Fund that distributes money to public schools and other entities lost $255 million and dropped nearly 11% in value in March due…

Idaho couple accused of violating order with yard sale

April 21, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

An Idaho resident was issued a citation after authorities say she was in violation of Republican Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order after…

Four Covid-19 deaths on Wind River Reservation

April 21, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

Four members of the Northern Arapahoe Tribe died of COVID-19 in Fremont County, Wyoming Monday…

Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics

April 21, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be…

SIPH to coordinate COVID-19 testing in Pocatello

April 21, 2020 3:04 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) says it should be ready to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing starting Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4:30…

Boil-water advisory lifted for Falls Water customers

April 21, 2020 2:43 PM News Team

UPDATE 4/22/20: Falls Water Company is lifting the boil water advisory following a valve failure at a wellsite on Monday…

FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area

April 21, 2020 1:43 PM Emma Iannacone

Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…

Forest officials urge caution

April 21, 2020 11:54 AM News Team

Anyone thinking about a trip into the back country should be prepared for some adverse conditions.…

Deaths of 4 tribal members boosts Wyoming COVID-19 toll to 6

April 21, 2020 11:48 AM Associated Press

The deaths of four Northern Arapaho tribal members has raised the number of people killed by the coronavirus in Wyoming to…

Blackfoot firefighter faces rape allegations

April 21, 2020 11:23 AM News Team

A Blackfoot City Firefighter and EMT faces two charges of felony rape. …

State Department of Education awards grants

April 21, 2020 11:18 AM News Team

The State Department of Education has announced grant awards under the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers…

Jackson man killed in Saturday crash

April 21, 2020 10:36 AM News Team

A Jackson man was killed in a crash on US 26, near milepost 95, near Dubois at 1:54 p.m.…

46 of Idaho’s 48 coronavirus deaths were people over 60

April 21, 2020 10:21 AM News Team

Idaho state health officials say all but two of Idaho’s 48 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 60.…

27 of Utah’s 28 coronavirus deaths were people over 55

April 21, 2020 10:02 AM Associated Press

Utah state health officials say all but one of Utah’s 28 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 55.…

Body of missing Ft. Hall man identified; 3 charged in connection with his death

April 21, 2020 8:53 AM News Team

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that remains of a body recovered on the Fort Hall Reservation last September are those of…

Another Warm and Sunny Day

April 21, 2020 5:54 AM Andrew Howe

Temperatures will climb back into the 60’s throughout the Snake River Plain, today. More active weather will hit the area in the form of a cold…

Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments

April 20, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…

Wyoming governor engages with COVID-19 protesters at Capitol

April 20, 2020 5:25 PM Associated Press

Flanked by bodyguards wearing virus-protection face masks, Gov. Mark Gordon told about 100 raucous protesters Monday he didn’t know when Wyoming…

660 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,736 cases

April 20, 2020 5:12 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho officials reported on Monday there are 660 recovered COVID-19 cases in Idaho. The state says, “Presumed…

Multiple people arrested on active warrants and possession of illegal drugs

April 20, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple people were arrested on active warrants and possession of illegal drugs…

Nice Tuesday, Storm rolls in late Wednesday

April 20, 2020 4:14 PM Michael Coats

High pressure with mostly sunny skies for Tuesday. A system moves in for Wednesday night with increasing cloud cover and scattered showers for…

Month: April 2020