Yellowstone closure likely to delay summer tourist season
The superintendent of Yellowstone National Park says it likely won’t reopen until May or later, delaying the start of its traditional summer season…
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Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires
They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated.…
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Idaho unemployment claims rise again
Idahoans filed another 30,904 initial claims for unemployment insurance between March 29 and April 4. …
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U.S military wants to build mobile microreactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense wants to build a prototype advanced mobile nuclear microreactor at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho,…
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Teton County, Wyoming reports 45 COVID-19 cases
Teton County, Wyoming is reporting 45 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community, as of Thursday…
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A 70 Degree Day
Temperatures will top out into the upper 60’s today, with an anticipated high of 70 degrees for Pocatello. Expect clear and calm conditions. Wind…
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The need for blood is constant
Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…
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Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus
Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…
Continue Reading A much needed diaper donation expected next week
The parent company of Huggies is expected to donate around 275,000 diapers next week.…
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…
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1,232 confirmed Idaho COVID-19 cases
There are at least 1,232 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health…
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How to make rent during the pandemic
They say home is where the heart is but that can be a big issue for renters.…
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Woman charged in alleged kidnapping
Maddeline McKenzie Ovard, 29, appeared before Judge Mark Riddoch in Bonneville County Tuesday to face felony charges of robbery, first degree…
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Warm and breezy for Thursday & Friday
Mostly dry and breezy conditions for Thursday and Friday, with some high pressure over the Northwest. A cut-off low continues to spin through Nevada…
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Ketchum to participate in COVID-19 study
A COVID-19 antibody study will focus on Blaine County. …
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…
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Pay It Forward: D93 Internet Connectivity Fund for students in need
With school being conducted online, Bonneville School District #93 setup an Internet connectivity fund for donations to students in…
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Congressmen urge DOE to start processing spent nuclear fuel
Idaho’s congressional delegation is urging the Department of Energy to take additional action to remove spent nuclear fuel from the Idaho National…
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Visitors to be asked for Utah travel declaration
People traveling into Utah for the Easter weekend will be asked to complete a COVID-19 travel…
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Tips on how to work better from home
With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the…
Continue Reading Gas leak repairs underway
The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports there is another gas leak. This leak is at Beachs Corner.…
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Wyoming may expand absentee voting for primary amid COVID-19
Wyoming elections officials say they have no plans to move the date of the primary election in August but are looking at how to protect voters and…
Continue Reading Local Super Pink Moon pictures
The night sky put on a spectacular show around the globe on Tuesday evening as the “pink” April supermoon — the biggest and brightest of the year –…
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Lincoln Road gas leak under control
A gas leak forced some homeowners to evacuate on Lincoln Road Wednesday…
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Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food…
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Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher
Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…
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Construction resumes on Jackson south project
The Wyoming Department of Transportation is continuing work on the second half of the Jackson South reconstruction project. …
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Construction work will close Pine Creek bridge
The Idaho Transportation Department plans to temporarily close Idaho Highway 31 from milepost 4.7 to 4.8 at the Pine Creek Bridge Wednesday. …
Continue Reading Sunny and Warm
Temperatures will top out near 60 degrees throughout the Snake River Plain, today. We will hold on to clear, sunny and calm weather through…
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Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week
School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the…
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Gov. Little signs executive order forming Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order Tuesday, forming his new Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee to oversee the approximately $1.25…
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Fall River Electric encourages members to comment in favor of DEIS preferred alternative
Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage…
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Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’
“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants…
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Thunderstorms late Tuesday, nicer Wednesday
A Few thunderstorms Tuesday night with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Warmer weather with mostly sunny skies for Wednesday and…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,210
There are at least 1,210 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…
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Madison prosecutor objects to Vallow bond reduction motion
Madison County Prosecutor Rob Wood is objecting to a motion filed by her attorneys to lower Lori Vallow Daybell’s jail bond.…
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American Legion Baseball cancels national tournaments
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits will not have the chance to defend their national championship. The American Legion canceled…
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Water users can expect a good year
Most of Idaho received below normal precipitation during March, except the Upper Snake and Lost River basins where the regions received 100 to 120%…
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Dairy Syncline Mine project gains final approval
A federal decision could protect 250 mining jobs and 187 service jobs in the Soda Springs area for the next 30…
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Old West Days set aside for the year
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday that the traditional Old West Days has been cancelled due to COVID-19 safety…
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Teton County residents encouraged to wear cloth masks
Teton County, Wyoming District Health officials are asking everyone to wear cloth face coverings in public settings where other physical distancing…
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Democrat from Ryan Park running for Wyoming U.S. House seat
A man who has split his time between southeast Wyoming and teaching overseas is running for the state’s lone U.S. House…
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Tyler Carter pleads not guilty
UPDATE 10/16/20: Magistrate Judge Aaron Thompson ruled Friday Tyler Carter be bound to 6th District Court to face two felony charges in connection…
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Silver Star announces new hot spots
Silver Star has added two new public Wi-Fi hot spots in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. …
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Here’s how to watch the Super Pink Moon tonight
The Super Pink Moon rises tonight.…
Continue Reading American Falls reservoir access open, but rules still in effect
Outdoor facilities at American Falls remain open, but rules still…
Continue Reading Light Scattered Showers
Tuesday is promising much more sunshine for the area, with above average temperatures. Conditions will stay clear, warm and dry through the rest of…
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Judge orders release of report on offensive school flyers
A Wyoming judge has ordered the release of a school district’s investigative report on bullying and harassment at a junior high school in Cheyenne…
Continue Reading Participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall
Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer…
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PCSD 25 launches remote learning with checkout of more than 6,000 Chromebook devices
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 rolled out its district-wide remote learning program on Monday.…
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Police need help to identify 2 individuals
Idaho Falls Police officers are attempting to identify the two individuals in the attached…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,170, 13 deaths reported
There are at least 1,170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…
Continue Reading Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another positive COVID-19 test result for a male in his 30s in Bonneville County…
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Scattered Thunderstorms
An area of low pressure is spinning of the California coast sending showers and thunderstorms late Monday and Tuesday. Look for some gusty winds as…
Continue Reading How to make an easy cloth face covering
Many patients with COVID-19 lack symptoms and even those who eventually do develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before they even show…
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Bail set at $150K for aunt of 12-year-old homicide victim
Bail was set at $150,000 for an 18-year-old woman who is charged with negligent homicide in the death of her 12-year-old nephew near West…
Continue Reading Do you know this man?
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in identifying this man.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case identified in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Power…
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Local health officials provide guidance on wearing cloth masks
The Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to…
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Idaho gas prices fall
Idaho gas prices have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past…
Continue Reading Wyoming legislators consider 1st special session since 2004
Wyoming lawmakers are considering holding a special legislative session to decide what to do with the federal stimulus money coming to the state, and…
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Coronavirus cancels Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine football game
Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine Bowl all-star high school football game has been canceled due to the…
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Statewide effort launched to get computers and internet to Idaho students
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) is announcing a statewide initiative called the Community Activation Project to help students continue their…
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Stay-at-home order legal, Idaho attorney general says
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order to limit the spread of the coronavirus is legal and clearly defined…
Continue Reading Thunder Monday
On and of rain showers will convert into scattered thunder-storm activity by Monday afternoon. Watch for the possibility of hail along with those…
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Draft prep with Idaho State’s Michael Dean
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preparing for the NFL Draft has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Had a chance to talk to…
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Ehardt believes NCAA recruiting will be a level playing field
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – NCAA head coaches are having to deal with not being able to meet recruits face to face. Before being a…
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Powerball lottery changing due to coronavirus
IDAHO FALLS, Id. (Powerball Press Release) April 2, 2020 Update: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot Guaranteed…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,100
There are at least 1,101 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…
Continue Reading Isolated Storm and Snow
Some unsettled weather into Sunday night and Monday, but sun for Tuesday and a mix with clouds for most of Easter Week, limited shower chances by the…
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How you can stay healthy during COVID-19
All around town going to the gym is no longer an…
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Chubbuck woman gets kidney transplant after waiting years
In the midst of a pandemic, one Chubbuck woman got the best news of her…
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UPDATE: Fish and Game amends suspension of out-of-state permits
Idaho Fish and Game is suspending nonresident fishing and hunting license, tags and…
Continue Reading More Moisture OTW
Rain/Snow chances on the jump up for the SRP and mountains into Sunday. Morning lows in the 20/30’s. Highs back into the mid 40/50’s. After a stormy…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president introduces new symbol; calls for world fast
A new symbol was introduced by the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Continue Reading Area man flown to hospital after single-car rollover
DUBOIS, Id. (KIFI/KIDK) – On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 2:47 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on SH22 at mile…
Continue Reading Crash in Island Park sends one man to the hospital
ISLAND PARK, Id. (KIFI/KIDK) On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 8:18 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash eastbound on US20 at mile…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,077
There are at least 1,077 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Chinese Community working to donate masks to those in need
In Idaho Falls, the Chinese community (IFCC) has been hard at work, looking at ways they can help the community.…
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Fire destroys garage & classic cars
Fire destroyed a garage and two classic cars near Sage Lakes Golf Course in Idaho…
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Body of avalanche victim recovered
Bonneville County deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho Rescue teams recovered the body of Robert Kincaid, 46, of Victor Saturday morning. …
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Ehardt aims to protect girls and women in sports
After hearing Team USA and Nike athlete Chris Mosier’s side of the new transgender law, Representative Barbara Ehardt responded to what she believes…
Continue Reading Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers
During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case identified on the Fort Hall Reservation
A positive COVID-19 case has been identified on the Fort Hall…
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Wet weather arrives late Saturday
Sunny on Saturday with highs into the upper 40’s and lower 50’s with showers arriving into late Saturday night and early Sunday. This next round of…
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Another COVID-19 case reported in Bonneville and Teton Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another case of COVID-19 in Bonneville and Teton…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases passes 1,000
There are at least 1,013 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Friday from the local health districts and the…
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Local distillery starts producing hand sanitizer to combat shortage
“There was this tremendous need for hand sanitizer because of the COVID-19 and we are happy to do our part to help out where we…
Continue Reading Assistance programs may take weeks
The Idaho Department of Labor warns it may take several weeks to bring the programs contained in the CARES Act to the people.…
Continue Reading LDS Church General Conference held virtually due to pandemic
The 190th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be unlike any prior conference in the history of the…
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Attorney General statement protects telemedicine providers
Doctors using telemedicine to provide medical advice during the COVID-19 health emergency, got some legal backing from Idaho Attorney General…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock…
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Wyoming discourages out-of-state visitors while extending health orders
Three existing Wyoming health orders have been extended through April 30 as part of an effort to slow community transmission of the COVID-19 virus. …
Continue Reading Church food pantry seeking volunteers for increasing need
Among the many partners of the Idaho Food Bank, Gate City Christian Church in Chubbuck is working to keep up with the growing demand of its food…
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University of Wyoming plans virtual graduation amid COVID-19
The University of Wyoming has canceled traditional graduation and will instead hold virtual commencement ceremonies because of the…
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Soft closures for all Idaho schools extended
Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year, or until social…
Continue Reading Similarities and differences between COVID‐19 and Influenza
Southeastern Idaho Public Health says COVID‐19 and influenza both cause respiratory illness and the symptoms can be very similar; however,…
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Man who opened fire at Idaho officers dies of gunshot wounds
An Idaho man who was shot by police in Caldwell last Saturday after opening fire on officers has died of his injuries, officials…
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Pocatello drops processing charge
If you use a credit or debit card to pay your Pocatello utility bill, you’ll get a break on the 3% processing charge until further…
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Porn warning labels bill becomes law without Gov. signature
Pornography will have to come with a warning label in Utah after Gov. Gary Herbert allowed the measure to become law over protest from the…
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