May 2020

Unsettled weather pattern continues

May 20, 2020 4:27 PM Michael Coats

Scattered showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds continue for Wednesday evening with clearing skies for Thursday morning. We’re still under the…

Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests

May 20, 2020 4:25 PM Jilliana Colina

The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…

Power outages reported

May 20, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

Power outages were reported near St. Anthony and Roberts…

Pocatello’s re-pavement plan on schedule for summer

May 20, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

It seems to be a smooth road ahead for the street department in Bannock County. However, they still have a lot of ground to…

Local shave-ice shack up for sale

May 20, 2020 3:58 PM Emma Iannacone

A hot spot for locals to cool down is up for…

Wyoming COVID-19 death count rises

May 20, 2020 3:18 PM News Team

A Fremont County, Wyoming man has died of COVID-19. …

ICOM turned into fast food drive-thru

May 20, 2020 3:11 PM News Team

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Pizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need

May 20, 2020 3:05 PM Jilliana Colina

One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…

Idaho official improperly released private addresses 9 times

May 20, 2020 1:34 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Secretary of State’s office says it improperly released the protected addresses of 55 people to several groups and individuals that…

Virus surge blamed on carelessness nixes Wyoming car show

May 20, 2020 1:04 PM Associated Press

A surge in local cases of the coronavirus blamed on people not following social distancing recommendations or wearing face masks in public has…

6 ideas for summer fun now that camp has been canceled

May 20, 2020 12:53 PM CNN

By now the news likely has settled in — your best-laid plans for sending the kids to summer camp have been obliterated by the coronavirus…

Step up your strength and balance with this stair workout

May 20, 2020 12:51 PM CNN

Shelter-in-place restrictions may be loosening across the United States and around the world, but with gyms still closed in most US states and many…

Johnson & Johnson will stop selling talc-based baby powder

May 20, 2020 12:46 PM CNN

Johnson & Johnson is abandoning a product that it may be most identified with and has been selling for more than 100 years — talc-based baby…

Madison County DMV & Driver’s License Offices to move

May 20, 2020 11:41 AM News Team

The Madison County Motor Vehicles and Driver’s License Offices will soon be moving into a new location. …

Water Resource Board celebrates aquifer recharge

May 20, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

For the fourth year in a row, the Idaho Water Resource Board has exceeded its goals to recharge an average 250,000 acre-feet of water into the…

Moose family reunion: Trooper brings calves, mom together

May 20, 2020 9:53 AM Associated Press

A Utah state trooper has helped a pair of newborn moose calves reunite safely with their mother.…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort prepares limited opening

May 20, 2020 9:13 AM News Team

The aerial tram at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be taken offline this summer, but the resort will put the time to good…

Idaho warns of unemployment claim scams

May 20, 2020 9:08 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor is warning people about a scam targeting people who did not file a…

Challis-Yankee Fork District Ranger named

May 20, 2020 9:02 AM News Team

Heath Perrine has been named District Ranger for the new Challis-Yankee Fork Forest Service District. …

Showers and a Cool-down

May 20, 2020 6:24 AM Andrew Howe

On and off showers will effect the area through the day. Some thunderstorms are possible this…

Rigby’s 5A championship game among ten best of the decade

May 19, 2020 6:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 5A championship win over Coeur d’Alene is among the best high school football games in the country. National…

Your car knows secrets about you. Here’s how to protect yourself

May 19, 2020 6:05 PM CNN

Cars increasingly resemble a smartphone on wheels, storing personal information such as our location, how we drive, who we talk to and how to reach…

Meet 90-year-old Hamako Mori, the world’s oldest video game YouTuber

May 19, 2020 6:03 PM CNN

A Japanese woman who built a cult following online with her video game skills has been recognized as the world’s oldest YouTube gamer — at the age…

Montana to ease more restrictions June 1, allow groups of 50

May 19, 2020 5:43 PM Associated Press

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock says the state will further ease coronavirus restrictions in two weeks.…

Showers for Wednesday, more wind this week

May 19, 2020 5:17 PM Michael Coats

Our area of low pressure continues to slide northward towards Montana. We’ll see showers and thunderstorms for Wednesday, with a bit of a break for…

21 new Idaho COVID-19 cases confirmed

May 19, 2020 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,476 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Trout in the Virtual Classroom: when hands-on learning goes digital

May 19, 2020 5:12 PM Emma Iannacone

When you’re typically surrounded by eager students, teaching hands-on and interactive lessons to a computer is very…

Pier 1 announces closure

May 19, 2020 3:38 PM News Team

Pier 1 Imports announced Tuesday it has filed Bankruptcy Court approval to begin an orderly wind-down of its retail operations as soon as reasonably…

Calving elk create hazards for Yellowstone visitors

May 19, 2020 3:14 PM News Team

As Yellowstone National Park reopens its gates for limited access, park officials are advising visitors to be cautious around…

Idaho Land Board will stick with timberland-buying strategy

May 19, 2020 2:57 PM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little’s desire to make a significant course change involving a politically charged strategy on how to invest millions of dollars to…

Lori Vallow-Daybell Bond Reduction hearing

Prosecutor seeks Vallow-Daybell defense information

May 19, 2020 2:12 PM News Team

Madison County Prosecutor Rob Wood is asking Lori Vallow-Daybell and her attorney, Mark Means, to produce a variety of information, evidence and…

4 steps to market-proof your retirement

May 19, 2020 2:12 PM KTVZ

(BPT) – People often underestimate the financial implications that timing can have on retirement. Consider this scenario: You retire confidently with…

5 ways to maximize groceries and minimize waste

May 19, 2020 2:12 PM KTVZ

(BPT) – Spending more time in the kitchen means learning the importance of not only keeping food fresh for weeks at a time, but also minimizing waste…

8 key tips: Focusing on your financial health during times of crisis

May 19, 2020 2:11 PM KTVZ

(BPT) – It will take some time to adjust and recover from the major disruption experienced because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and many consumers are…

Mortgage relief during COVID-19: Here’s what you need to know

May 19, 2020 2:11 PM KTVZ

(BPT) – In these unprecedented times, when many families are facing physical, emotional and financial hardships, a common question is, “How do I…

Drivers urged to use online services as DMVs tackle backlog from COVID-19

May 19, 2020 1:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is urging drivers to use online services to help reduce crowds and wait times at our local…

Turnout looks to be big in Idaho’s first mail-only primary

May 19, 2020 1:03 PM Associated Press

County election workers across Idaho were bustling for the state primary on Tuesday, but the tasks were far from the usual…

US Supreme Court refuses to hear Wyoming death-penalty case

May 19, 2020 12:45 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear the appeal of what was Wyoming’s lone inmate on death row, possibly clearing the way for his…

Blackfoot man to serve more than 10 years for role in carjacking

May 19, 2020 12:39 PM News Team

U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced a 23-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to more than 10 years (130 months) in prison…

Deputies: Wyoming teacher said she feared possible beating

May 19, 2020 12:10 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming teacher charged with first-degree murder for the shooting death of her fiancee allegedly told deputies she feared he would beat…

How to eat less meat and more plants

May 19, 2020 11:41 AM CNN

Whether you enjoy meat on a regular basis or savor a steak once in a while, one thing is true: Many people love…

Police chief orders new probe of explicit-photo allegations

May 19, 2020 10:56 AM Associated Press

The chief of the University of Utah police department is ordering a new, outside investigation into allegations that an officer showed off explicit…

LDS Church provides guidelines for safely returning to meetings and activities

May 19, 2020 10:52 AM News Team

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have authorized a phased return to some of…

The pandemic is testing sibling rivalry — and you

May 19, 2020 10:40 AM CNN

Is the pandemic taking sibling rivalry to another, more feral level? Or is so much enforced proximity building stronger bonds between sisters and…

More evidence US childhood vaccinations are dropping amid coronavirus pandemic

May 19, 2020 10:39 AM CNN

The number of childhood vaccines administered in Michigan has dropped by as much as 22% amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report released…

Delirium and agitation may follow COVID-19 infection, study says

May 19, 2020 10:37 AM CNN

Delirium, confusion and agitation may be common in severe coronavirus infections while patients are hospitalized, according to a new review of…

Yoga may ease symptoms of depression, study says

May 19, 2020 10:36 AM CNN

Weekly sessions of yoga may ease depressive symptoms in people with other mental health issues, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of…

Search continues following fatal crash involving 48 dogs

May 19, 2020 9:40 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue is assisting with the safe handling of the dogs that have been located following the…

It’s “election day:” here’s how to vote

May 19, 2020 8:22 AM News Team

The Idaho Primary Election is May 19, but it is being conducted by mail due to the COVID-19 pandemic and votes will actually be counted on June…

Breezy, with a few Showers

May 19, 2020 6:39 AM Andrew Howe

Breezy winds will continue to effect the area this afternoon. Scattered showers are expected tonight, with a wet weather anticipated all throughout…

Practices begin for American Legion baseball teams

May 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Practices are underway for American Legion Baseball teams throughout Idaho. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, only groups…

More Wind and a few showers for Tuesday

May 18, 2020 5:32 PM Michael Coats

An upper level low is slowly moving through the west this week. We’ll continue to see gusty winds, scattered showers/thunderstorms and cooler…

Church begins removal of damaged Salt Lake Temple statue

May 18, 2020 5:28 PM Associated Press

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has started work to temporarily remove a damaged statue from the church’s Salt Lake Temple.…

Lab in Idaho Falls decontaminates N95 masks for healthcare professionals across the state for free

May 18, 2020 5:23 PM Jilliana Colina

The Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System uses concentrated vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate thousands of N95 masks of the…

19 new Idaho COVID-19 cases confirmed, new cases in Bannock County

May 18, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,455 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Wyoming lawmakers deliver COVID-19 funds, not lawsuit shield

May 18, 2020 5:08 PM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers approved the outline of a large aid package for hospitals, businesses and people affected by the coronavirus in a rare special…

BASR releases update on dogs involved in fatal crash

May 18, 2020 4:04 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter & Rescue has released an update about an accident on Interstate 15 that killed two people and more than a dozen dogs…

Gov. Little extends cash grants to self-employed

May 18, 2020 3:44 PM News Team

Self-employed individuals economically impacted by COVID-19 now may be eligible to receive up to $7,500 in cash support through the Idaho Rebound…

Preschoolers and the pandemic: practical ways to keep them learning

May 18, 2020 3:38 PM CNN

Three weeks into our extended coronavirus spring break at home, my husband wanted to discuss what we should be teaching our 4-year-old…

Talking to yourself matters. Here’s how to do it in a pandemic

May 18, 2020 3:35 PM CNN

For Andy Hull, this was the year that a lifelong dream of being a philosophy professor was set to culminate. Then a pandemic…

Age-proof your brain by keeping your heart healthy, study says

May 18, 2020 3:33 PM CNN

If you want to keep your brain sharp and focused as you age, it’s important to keep your heart…

Victor lifts COVID-19 travel and tourism emergency ordinances

May 18, 2020 3:28 PM News Team

The Victor City Council unanimously repealed two COVID-19 emergency ordinances relating to travel and tourism during a special City Council meeting…

Yellowstone National Park partially reopens for day use

May 18, 2020 3:28 PM Associated Press

Tourists entered Yellowstone National Park on Monday for the first time in nearly two months, but they weren’t allowed to camp and some parts of the…

Bannock County Commissioner resigns

May 18, 2020 3:24 PM News Team

Bannock County Commissioner Steve Brown submitted his letter of resignation Monday.…

If your kids are acting out, they might just be sad

May 18, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

The pandemic brought a major upheaval to the lives of Amber Sparks and her 5-year-old daughter, and her daughter is exhibiting unruly behavior…

2 hospitalized after being ejected from vehicle

May 18, 2020 2:19 PM News Team

The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a crash that hospitalized two men Sunday around 6:40…

New COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County

May 18, 2020 1:47 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

Pools are reopening for summer swimming, what you should know

May 18, 2020 1:40 PM Emma Iannacone

Ross Park Aquatic Complex plans to open with limited capacity June 1, with no slide access or tubes for the lazy…

UPDATE: Funeral details for deputy killed in Monday morning incident released

May 18, 2020 1:30 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the deputy killed…

Spread Neighborhood Cheer Through Chalk

May 18, 2020 12:46 PM KESQ

As we all enter another week of trying to isolate ourselves from others, many of us are finding clever new ways to reach out to friends and…

Rexburg Independence Day Parade to take place

May 18, 2020 12:41 PM News Team

The Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce is continuing with plans to hold the annual Independence Day Parade on July 4,…

Grizzly sow and cub in Island Park captured, relocated

May 18, 2020 12:26 PM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff captured a sow grizzly and her yearling cub in the Yale Creek area of Island Park after the bears were seen…

Idaho mom charged with murder after infant’s death

May 18, 2020 11:51 AM Associated Press

An Idaho woman has been charged with murder in connection with the death of her infant…

Idaho Falls Arts Council announces reopenings

May 18, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Arts Council has announced the limited reopening and reopening plans of the Carr Gallery at the Willard Arts Center and the…

Elementary teacher charged for deadly Wyoming shooting

May 18, 2020 11:11 AM Associated Press

A man is dead and an elementary school teacher in jail after a shooting in Wyoming’s capital…

Grizzly attacks antler hunter in western Wyoming

May 18, 2020 10:32 AM Associated Press

A grizzly bear attacked a man looking for antlers in western…

Butte High School

May 18, 2020 10:27 AM News Team

Enter your graduate’s photo…

Idaho’s first mail-in primary moves ahead amid coronavirus

May 18, 2020 9:55 AM Associated Press

Idaho is holding an entirely mail-in primary for the first time as the state works to slow the spread of the coronavirus…

Idaho gas prices on the rise

May 18, 2020 9:49 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 12.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.92/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

Wyoming reports first COVID outbreak at a nursing home

May 18, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

Health officials say the first outbreak of the coronavirus at a nursing home in Wyoming has infected at least nine…

Idaho Falls Raceway plans to open

May 17, 2020 11:38 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Raceway is planning to have a practice on May 30. Their first race is scheduled for June 13. The…

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Stormy Days are coming

May 17, 2020 6:16 PM Jeff Roper

Closer to 80 by Monday PM, gusty winds, especially around scattered storms with major storm chances by mid-week for most. Highs drop to the lower…

Zoo Idaho opens for weekends

May 17, 2020 4:12 PM Emma Iannacone

As Idaho moves into stage two of reopening, Pocatello is allowing limited access to the…

Family-run coffee shop gives Inkom new place to chill

May 17, 2020 12:51 PM Emma Iannacone

A new family-run coffee shop in Inkom is bringing new energy to Highway 30.…

Missing Rexburg boy found

May 17, 2020 4:55 AM News Team

Rexburg Police are attempting to locate 14-year-old Colton…

Visitors excited for Idaho Falls Zoo opening

May 16, 2020 9:50 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Falls Zoo opened Saturday and people were excited to see the animals.…

Weekend highs continue

May 16, 2020 7:11 PM Jeff Roper

Closer to 80 by Sunday/Monday PM, with limited shower chances and good chance of storms by mid-week for most. Highs will plummet to the lower 60’s by…