Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho’s transgender sports ban
Two civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, the…
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Jackson makes changes to parking structure rules
The Town of Jackson is making some changes to the rules at the Parking Garage it hopes will make more space available for downtown workers and…
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Ammon considers joining Bonneville County Fire District
The Ammon City Council is considering a proposal to join the Bonneville County Fire District this year. …
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Wet Windy Wednesday
Rain and snow showers will continue to affect the region throughout the day. The Snake River Plain will see wind speeds between 15 and 25…
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COVID-19 changing real estate practices
Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house,…
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Homebound Highlight April 13
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 12
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
Continue Reading Homebound Highlight April 11
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 10
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 9
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 8
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 7
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 6
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 5
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 4
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 3
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 2
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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Homebound Highlight April 1
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular…
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Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19
Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal…
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6 more Idaho COVID-19 deaths reported, 11 new cases
There are at least 1,464 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…
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Gusty Winds, Scattered Showers for Wednesday
A cold storm system out of the north arrives Tuesday night and into Wednesday. Scattered snow/rain showers for Wednesday with gusty winds. We’ll see…
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Census field operations preparing to launch
The U.S. Census Bureau is gearing up to reactivate its field operations beginning June 1. …
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Chubbuck food pantry collecting donations
Food pantries are running thin on food supplies because of the suddenly high demand for…
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Dedication for Gold Star Family Monument delayed
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument originally planned to host a dedication ceremony on May…
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus protective gear will last about 2 weeks
Idaho has enough gowns, face shields, gloves and other medical supplies to last for two weeks in dealing with the coronavirus and that more supplies…
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CDC sends research team to Wyoming
Wyoming’s low population density may become a working research project for the Centers for Disease…
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Utah becomes latest state to cancel rest of school year
Utah is joining more than 20 other states in canceling in-person classes at public schools for the rest of the school year to prevent the spread of…
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Rumors of Sandy Downs fate are greatly exaggerated
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation officials are exploring ways of keeping facilities maintained under the financial strain of the COVID-19…
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PCSD 25 extends remote learning for duration of school year
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees voted to continue remote learning for the duration of the school year in a special…
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Police seek help identifying theft suspects
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with identifying suspects involved in a theft in the Hoback…
Continue Reading Contractor apologizes for threat made at Jackson Town Hall
A general contractor has apologized for making a death threat in November at Jackson Town Hall after he was convicted of disruptive conduct within…
Continue Reading Dairy industry works to adjust to emergency economy
Idaho’s dairy industry is taking steps to adjust to changing market demands in an emergency…
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Airports to receive federal CARES funds
Regional airports will land a share of Federal Aviation Administration funding under the federal CARES Act. …
Continue Reading Governor Little extends stay-at-home order through April 30 with exceptions
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding the stay-home order on Wednesday at 11 a.m. You can watch that press conference on our…
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Antler hunters urged to skip Jackson Hole this year
Antler hunters urged to skip Jackson this…
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Jackson looks to post-COVID economic recovery
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has launched an Economic Recovery Task Force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
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Roadwork resumes on Jackson South project
Expect some delays on the Jackson South reconstruction project, just north of Hoback Junction, today.…
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Ish involuntary manslaughter conviction sent back to District Court
The Idaho Supreme Court has vacated the involuntary manslaughter conviction against Martin Edmo Ish and remanded the case for a new trial.…
Continue Reading Calm Tuesday ahead of a Wet Wednesday
Cloud Cover will gradually increase, today, ahead of a more active Wednesday. Mountain snow and valley rain showers are expected by…
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Blackfoot’s Colby Pearson reflects on XFL experience
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Cobly Pearson played with the New York Guardians of the XFL. Pearson is a former Blackfoot Bronco and BYU Cougar. He…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,453
There are at least 1,453 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…
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Idaho Conservation League comments on environmental impact study
The Idaho Conservation League believes altering the dams is not enough to protect the endangered sockeye salmon and steelhead…
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Breezy with a few showers for Tuesday, more wet weather Wednesday
A cold system is moving in from the north, keeping us below average with our temperatures and breezy. We’ll also have a few snow and rain showers for…
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Locally owned funeral home creates viewing window
The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell…
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Utah cancels alert system aimed at motorists entering state
Utah on Monday canceled a coronavirus emergency alert system launched three days earlier that was supposed to send text messages to drivers entering…
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Policy watchdog reviews Idaho unemployment
The Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy says Idaho has taken steps to protect workers, but could do…
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Health providers waive C-19 cost-sharing
Five Idaho health insurance carriers waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and…
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Wyoming reports first COVID-19 death
Wyoming has recorded its first COVID-19 related…
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Idaho woman dies from injuries suffered in Boise house fire
Fire officials in Idaho say an 80-year-old woman died from injuries suffered during a house fire.…
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Idaho taking steps to address unemployment claims
The Idaho Department of Labor is taking steps it hopes will allow it to better serve unemployed Idahoans.…
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Renovations complete at Behavioral Health Center
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has completed a year-long renovation of the Behavioral Health Center. …
Continue Reading Idaho Attorney General to investigate Fremont County death
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist…
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Gas prices continue to drop
Idaho average gas prices fell 14.1 cents per gallon over the past week, according to the watchdog Gas Buddy. …
Continue Reading Cold and Clear Monday
Temperatures will top out near 40 degrees, Monday, with clear skies and a mild breeze. Temperatures will warm toward Wednesday, when we can expect…
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Kicking for an opportunity: NFL Draft prep with Dominik Eberle
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle graduated as the highest scoring kicker in Aggie history. He was a Lou Groza Award…
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Heartbreaking end for Treyshon Malone
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has abruplty ended seasons for atheltes. For Idaho State track star Treyshon Malone, his season ended as he…
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Easter at the Pocatello Veterans Home
The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello is bringing holiday traditions to their…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,426
There are at least 1,426 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…
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Drugs and drug paraphernalia found during search warrant served on home
Two people were the subject of a search warrant Thursday at 451 Tyhee Avenue in American…
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Collapsed hay stack kills 16 elk
Sixteen elk were killed when a hay stack collapsed on them at the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) this…
Continue Reading Search warrant turns up drugs in Power County
AMERICAN FALLS, Id. (KIFI/KIDK) A multi-agency response is credited with a drug bust in American Falls. On the 9th of April 2020, The Power County…
Continue Reading Sunny Easter
After a back-door cold front brought thundershowers and snow, skies clear for Sunday and temps will be in the 40’s. Colder air takes us into the…
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Standoff suspects arrested
Two people were arrested by Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies Saturday. There were identified as Addona S. Olivas, 21, and Cody L. Benjamin, 23,…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up 11 from Friday
There are at least 1,407 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…
Continue Reading Sign business hosts drive-by Easter egg hunt
When it became evident that a traditional Easter celebration wasn’t going to be possible this year, a Pocatello sign business had an idea.…
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Illicit video infiltrates school program
The Bonneville School District informed parents Friday that someone infiltrated its “Google Meets” program to display a pornographic video.…
Continue Reading Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…
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COVID-19 case numbers rise as health officials seek reliable tests
St. John’s Health CEO Dr. Paul Beaupre says he is postponing testing of health care workers and emergency first responders for COVID-19 antibody…
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East Idaho participates in Be the Light campaign
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports.…
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Crushing the Curve in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking…
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Day drinking is up around Bonneville County
Day drinking seems to be the new fallout from the stay-at-home order.…
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Suicide related calls on the rise
It’s been three weeks since Governor Brad Little issued the stay-at-home order.…
Continue Reading ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home
An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases near 1,400
There are at least 1,396 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Friday from the local health…
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A lawyers take on BYU-I student’s Spring housing contracts
“They have a legal right to cancel the contract that the landlord, quite frankly, doesn’t really have a say in it, they don’t get to say ‘no you have…
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CARES Act funding for higher education and how dual credit will be awarded
Idaho’s public higher education institutions are expected to receive more than $36 million in federal relief funding as a result of the CARES Act…
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Wind Advisory issued for Saturday, Cold Easter Sunday
A cold front out of Montana is on the move for this weekend​​​​​. A windy, stormy Saturday, as the cold front rolls in from the north. The…
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Reward offered for wasted wildlife
57 yellow perch were dumped on the side of a road in…
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East Idaho administrators named to ICOM Board
Two eastern Idaho hospital administrators have been appointed to the Board of Trustees for the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine in Meridian. …
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East Idaho can expect full reservoirs
The Idaho Water Supply Committee met in Boise Friday with representatives of NOAA, NRCS, the Bureau of Reclamation and Idaho Power to review water…
Continue Reading East Idaho groups receive COVID Response funds
The Idaho Community Foundation has approved nearly $300,000 in grant awards for Eastern Idaho organizations. …
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Second suspect charged in Idaho Falls kidnap case
A second suspect in the kidnapping, robbery, and beating of an Idaho Falls woman last month is now in…
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Pocatello man hospitalized after head-on crash
A Pocatello man was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 30 at milepost 365.8, just east…
Continue Reading Mild Today, Cold Front Tomorrow
High temperatures will hit mid-sixties in the Snake River Plain, today. Watch for breezy winds today, between 5 and 15 mph. Stronger winds will set…
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“Be the Light” – Class of 2020
High school football stadiums all over the country will be lit up Friday, April 10 at 8:20 p.m. for 20 minutes.…
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Staying safe in the back-country
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As the weather warms up, the amount of activity in the back-country and outdoor recreational areas goes up. Despite…
Continue Reading Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure
Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…
Continue ReadingLocal business alternatives for groceries
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- What’s old is new again at two Eastern Idaho dairy farms. At Reed’s Dairy, the classic milkman is appearing on more…
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Teton Vu Drive-In is open this weekend
Teton Vu Drive-In in Rexburg will be open this…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,353, 3 new cases in Bonneville County
There are at least 1,353 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Thursday from the local health…
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Local sandwich shop converts into a bulk food store during the pandemic
A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.…
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Changes arriving Friday afternoon and evening
We have a few showers in northern Utah, with Idaho staying dry with winds relaxing overnight into Friday morning. Friday, a trough of low pressure…
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District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots
Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in…
Continue Reading Local business distributes 1,200 loaves of bread
A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the…
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People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus
People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…
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Business booming for Idaho potato processor
Idahoan Foods reports demand for its products is booming. …
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Ammon educator nominated for national award
Sandcreek Middle School teacher Shanon Blosch, of Ammon, has been nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year Award.…
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