Rocky Mountain Power Foundation reaches out
The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has committed $311,500 to provide immediate support to critical community-service organizations in Wyoming and…
Continue ReadingMonth: April 2020
Nicer Weather Headed into the Weekend
Friday will see more sunshine, with snow showers keeping to the higher elevations for now. Saturday is expected to be sunny, with warmer temperatures…
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Tutorial for correctly framing a remote video interview
A lot of television interviews are conducted over remote digital platforms these…
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Avalanches and rock slides blocking middle fork of Salmon River system
Avalanches and rock slides blocking Marsh Creek, the tributary to the middle fork of the Salmon…
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App uses AI to identify COVID-19
How would you feel if you could get coronavirus test results on your phone in a matter of seconds? Well, you might be able to soon.…
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Fairness In Women’s Sports Act bans some transgender athletes
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Governor Brad Little signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act in March, which makes Idaho the first state…
Continue Reading Tips to stay safe while grocery shopping
Many of us are concerned about staying safe while grocery shopping since there are often times crowds of…
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Latter-day Saints to remove Angel Moroni during restoration work
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to temporarily remove the Angel Moroni statue from its Salt Lake Temple during restoration…
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Governor Little suspends more rules to increase telehealth access
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday the suspension of an additional 18 regulations to more quickly, efficiently and safely respond to Idaho’s…
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Online learning tools aren’t completely new for students in the Sugar-Salem district
“The online learning transition has gone rather smoothly. We’ve been using one to one devices in our school for seven…
Continue Reading Helping others on the front line stay healthy
These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases almost hit 900
There are at least 891 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health districts and the…
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Chance of snow Thursday night and Friday morning with chilly temps
Scattered snow showers late Thursday and Friday with some chilly temperatures for Friday. We’ll see temps into the 30’s and 40’s, with slightly…
Continue Reading Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported community transmission of COVID-19 in Bonneville County. Two more cases were also confirmed…
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Business survival in a challenging economy
The Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Idaho Innovation Center will be hosting a weekly free teleconference on business survival…
Continue Reading Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread
Unemployment claims in Wyoming continue to surge as the coronavirus keeps businesses closed and people at home, resulting in long phone delays for…
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ISU repurposes 3D printers
Idaho State University departments are teaming up their 3D printers to produce components for personal protection equipment like face shields, N95…
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Portneuf nurses volunteer for New Jersey duty
Two Portneuf Medical Center nurses have answered a challenge to help New Jersey fight COVID-19. …
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Community Food Basket to receive church donation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will send a 42,000 pound shipment of food to the Community Food Basket of Idaho…
Continue Reading Pocatello bans open burning
The Pocatello Fire Department is not issuing new burn permits and is asking residents to cease open burning in the city. …
Continue Reading ISU uses 3D printers to produce coronavirus personal protection equipment
ISU has been 3D-printing face shield and face mask components since…
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Idahoans staying home more, road reports show
Since March 1, traffic volume dropped from 25,000 trips per day to…
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Health officials urge increased compliance with stay-home order
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is urging greater action within the community to slow the spread of COVID‐19. …
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Idaho unemployment claims up 143%
Idaho workers filed 32,941 claims for unemployment in the past week, an increase of 143%.…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 volunteer website activated
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new website is making it easier for volunteers to help the community during the state’s shelter in place order.…
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Idaho unemployment claims up 143%
Idaho workers laid off due to the coronavirus filed 32,941 initial claims for unemployment insurance between March 22 and March 28, 2020.…
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UI Engineers contribute expertise to COVID-19 battle
University of Idaho engineering students, faculty, and staff are working to meet demand for respirator masks and equipment sterilization systems for…
Continue Reading Clearing Toward Saturday
Scattered snow showers will continue today, with storms losing steam through Friday. Expect a brief break from storm activity Saturday, with sunshine…
Continue Reading Gun background checks smash records amid coronavirus fears
Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans panicked about…
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Tribal primary to be held by mail
The Shoshone Bannock Tribes have canceled the scheduled April 10 Primary Election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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One 22 awards nearly $300,000 in relief
The Jackson-based assistance organization “One 22” has awarded $296,839 in financial relief to 306 community…
Continue ReadingKeep A Coronavirus Journal
Maintaining a journal of your experiences during coronavirus pandemic can go a long way to keeping the facts straight in the years and decades to…
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Fun and Easy Recipes for a Day at Home
If you’re stuck at home and your take-out options are limited, here are some fun, easy recipes you can make alone or with the whole…
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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling for many Americans, especially during a crisis. Every headline can add pressure, worry, and uncertainty. And during…
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Hasbro launches website to keep families busy
Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.…
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Planting a Victory Garden
Victory Gardens have a long and loving tradition throughout history.…
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Free Streaming Options for Families
Why not take advantage of entertainment in the digital age and enjoy everything from Sports to…
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Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Talking about Coronavirus and the effects on our daily lives can be stressful or scary for anyone – but especially for…
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Shopping in Place: Options for Grocery Pickup and Delivery
We’ve tracked down the best online resources for shopping while…
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5 Myths (And 5 Facts) About COVID-19
There are lots of rumors and myths surrounding talk about the coronavirus. Let’s clear the clutter by dispelling some myths and focus on facts to…
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Top FREE resources for those new to remote working
The myth of office productivity has been proven false in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in the United…
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4 major hurricanes are predicted as part of an above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
Sixteen named storms, including eight hurricanes, are forecast for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, according to early predictions released…
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START Bus adjusts Jackson schedules
START Bus will implement additional service reductions as a direct response to the COVID-19…
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Snowboarder killed by avalanche
Teton County, Wyoming Search and Rescue teams have closed the Coal Creek parking lot as the search for a missing snowboarder continues in the wake of…
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Being prepared for what’s next
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Emergencies can strike at any moment. Just having a 72-hour supply of the necessities can take you a long way…
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Idaho Statehouse reporter tests positive for coronavirus
A reporter for a Boise television station who covered the Idaho Legislature and attended recent news conferences held by Gov. Brad Little said he has…
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More of the same, cold temps, scattered showers and winds
A broad area of low pressure sits over the region with below average temperatures and scattered snow/rain showers. Another system swings in from the…
Continue Reading Videographer helping local businesses stay active on social media
Times are tough for numerous local businesses. One local videographer is working to help keep them active on social media.…
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Local comedians are bringing laughter into our living rooms
They are offering everyone in the community a free live streaming performance.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 673
There are at least 673 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health districts and the…
Continue Reading Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Teton County, more cases in Custer and Bonneville Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 – one in each of the following counties: Custer, Bonneville, and Teton…
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Online counseling sparks during pandemic
Our mental health can be a critical element to staying physically healthy during these days of social distancing. Now mental health professionals are…
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Impacts of Tuesday’s earthquake on Southeast Idaho
Many residents may still be rattled by Tuesday’s 6.5 earthquake and aftershocks.…
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Coroner concludes missing Wyoming boy died of exposure
A coroner has determined a boy who went missing in central Wyoming last fall died of exposure, and it was an…
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Throwback: A look back at the 1983 Challis earthquake
We went into our newscast archive and found a report Darien Laird did on the Challis earthquake. The report aired in 2011 when we were looking back…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power seeks rate hike
Rocky Mountain Power is asking the Idaho Public Utilities Commission to approve a 2.2% increase in residential electricity rates, beginning June 1.…
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Pocatello temporarily halts water service shutoffs
The City of Pocatello is temporarily suspending water service…
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Wyoming courts extend coronavirus measures through May
Wyoming courts are extending measures to discourage spread of the coronavirus by another seven…
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COVID-19 patients receive EIRMC treatment
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is receiving patients from other hospitals who require a higher level of care than was available in their home…
Continue Reading Idaho’s online Primary election explained
The May 19 Idaho primary election will continue as scheduled but will have a few changes. …
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ITD assessing earthquake damage
Idaho Transportation Department crews are cleaning up debris in the wake of the 6.5M earthquake that shook the Central Idaho mountains Tuesday…
Continue Reading Health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pocatello restaurant/bar
Customers of The Pressbox, 1257 Yellowstone Ave., in Pocatello may have been exposed to COVID-19, during March 19-22.…
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Police seeing decline in activity while people stay at home
The Chubbuck Police Department has noticed a significant drop in calls to…
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Idaho quake had little effect at Yellowstone
The U.S. Geological Survey Yellowstone Volcano Observatory reports there are no connections between the 6.5 magnitude Idaho earthquake Tuesday and…
Continue Reading Website activated for COVID-19 volunteer opportunities
Southeastern Idaho’s COVID-19 Unified Command Team announced JustServe.org is offering opportunities for you to volunteer to help those in need in…
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Idaho man in critical condition after police shooting
A Caldwell, Idaho, man who was shot by police has remained in a hospital in critical condition since Saturday as an investigation…
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PCSD 25 releases updates and information regarding remote learning services
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has announced remote learning for all students will begin on Monday, April…
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Pursuit leads to drug arrest in Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police was involved in a vehicle pursuit in Idaho Falls beginning at Broadway and Interstate 15 Tuesday around 6:16 p.m.…
Continue Reading Community COVID-19 transmission identified in Bingham County
After further investigation, Southeastern Idaho Public Health has identified community transmission from the second Bingham County case.…
Continue Reading Fort Hall Council authorizes stay-at-home order
The Fort Hall Business Council has approved a resolution authorizing a reservation-wide “stay-at-home” order. …
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Idaho authorities say no major damage after 6.5 earthquake
The day after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled Idaho, authorities near the epicenter say there have been no reports of significant damage or…
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Students learn how to learn online
For most of eastern Idaho, the day has arrived when students return to class from a long spring break.…
Continue Reading More Scattered Showers
Temperatures take a hit today, as active weather continues. Expect some light rain and snow activity this…
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