May 2020

Idaho Falls adopts nondiscrimination ordinance amendments

May 15, 2020 2:51 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls City Council has unanimously approved amendments to the city’s 2013 Nondiscrimination Ordinance.…

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Look! Thank you fly over

May 15, 2020 1:54 PM Jeff Roper

Here’s a look at the thank you flyover today in IF and Pocatello for all of our healthcare and essential workers. More…

Flyover storms and warmer

May 15, 2020 1:45 PM Jeff Roper

A chance of t-storms through tonight with lows in the 30’s, but above freezing. Frost Advisory for the northern Snake River Plain. Mix of clouds and…

COVID-19 impacts city budget cuts

May 15, 2020 1:44 PM News Team

The pandemic will likely not delay the budgeting process that will guide the future of Pocatello.…

May 17 is National Idaho Day

May 15, 2020 12:25 PM News Team

The National Day Calendar has named May 17 National Idaho Day, a day where we celebrate everything about the 43rd…

Fish and Game Commission relaxes non-resident sales

May 15, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

Non-resident Idaho fishing and hunting licenses are back on the…

Idaho Falls joins call for DOE cleanup funding

May 15, 2020 11:36 AM News Team

The city of Idaho Falls has joined a coalition of labor, community and industry organizations urging Congress to approve a one-time $7.25 billion…

Stolen vehicle and firearms recovered

May 15, 2020 10:27 AM News Team

The Chubbuck Police Department reports a 27-year-old Auburn Washington man was arrested Thursday after a stolen vehicle and firearms were…

Warming through the Weekend

May 15, 2020 6:29 AM Andrew Howe

Showers an thunderstorms will effect the area once again, Friday afternoon. Skies will clear into Saturday, and temperatures will rise toward…

CEI holds virtual graduation

May 14, 2020 9:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For many College of Eastern Idaho students today was filled with many virtual smiles and comments. Not the usual…

Flag waving over I-15

May 14, 2020 6:28 PM Ariel Schroeder

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More wind for Friday, nice weekend ahead

May 14, 2020 6:23 PM Michael Coats

An area of low pressure over Oregon, is moving east into our region for Friday. We’ll see isolated showers and thunderstorms, gusty winds and cool…

Hill talks dealing with pandemic

May 14, 2020 6:22 PM News Team

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27 more Idaho COVID-19 cases confirmed, new cases in Jefferson, Bannock

May 14, 2020 5:12 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Thursday there are at least 2,351 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Gem Prep Online prepares for Zoom graduation

May 14, 2020 5:07 PM News Team

Moira Haskett is a senior at Gem Prep Online. She is graduating with a high school diploma. “I’m excited to finally be done with school and finally…

Farm-to-table CSAs growing during pandemic, saving local farm

May 14, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are gaining popularity across the country. And they’re saving…

DOE announces reactor demonstration program funding

May 14, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

The Department of Energy launched a $230 million program to promote advanced nuclear energy reactors.…

Flags to fly at half-staff Friday

May 14, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

American flags will fly at half-staff, from midnight to midnight Friday in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. …

Wyoming legislators to begin 2-day session

May 14, 2020 3:46 PM News Team

The Wyoming State Legislature begins a two-day special session…

Teton County to follow state guidelines

May 14, 2020 3:35 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming officials say they will not seek variances to updated public health orders announced by Governor Mark Gordon this…

New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County

May 14, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

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

Fewer Idahoans file new unemployment claims

May 14, 2020 3:12 PM News Team

By the end of last week, 5,795 Idahoans had filed initial unemployment claims, a 23% decline from the previous…

Wyoming health officials encourage COVID-19 testing

May 14, 2020 2:07 PM News Team

As Wyoming prepares to reopen business, the Department of Health is encouraging anyone with COVID-19 symptoms to get tested.…

Utah governor to relax coronavirus rules in much of state

May 14, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert will further relax coronavirus-related restrictions across much of the state.…

65-year-old dynamite found near Seven-mile Canyon

May 14, 2020 12:34 PM News Team

An off-duty United States Forest Service (USFS) discovered suspicious materials while hiking near Seven-mile Canyon outside of Salmon, Idaho in Lemhi…

Popular restaurant in Rexburg takes on new COVID-19 safety practices

May 14, 2020 12:09 PM Jilliana Colina

In Rexburg the restaurant Fresco has made key changes to try to keep everyone safe.…

Cats can infect other cats with coronavirus, researchers find

May 14, 2020 11:19 AM CNN

Cats can infect other cats with the novel coronavirus, but they may not show any symptoms, according to a study published…

How much water do we really need to drink?

May 14, 2020 11:15 AM CNN

Here’s some welcome news: Water can work wonders for your…

Coronavirus may ‘never go away,’ says WHO official

May 14, 2020 11:11 AM CNN

The coronavirus spreading across the globe could become a constant presence, a leading World Health Organization official has…

5 ways to go green during the pandemic

May 14, 2020 11:10 AM CNN

Recycling isn’t just for the environment…

Pocatello man arrested on sexual assault charges

May 14, 2020 10:35 AM News Team

A Pocatello man faces felony charges following a joint investigation by Pocatello Police and the Department of Homeland Security.…

Idaho will enter Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds on May 16

May 14, 2020 10:05 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced during a press conference Thursday Idaho will enter Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds on May…

Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Riverfest canceled

May 14, 2020 9:20 AM News Team

After evaluating its options, event organizers have canceled Riverfest, fireworks and the Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration this July…

Magnitude 4.4 earthquake shakes Idaho

May 14, 2020 9:13 AM Associated Press

An earthquake struck northeast of Boise near the area where a larger earthquake hit in late March.…

Teton School District Supt. Dr. Gillian Chapman

Teton Schools won’t return for remainder of school year

May 14, 2020 9:06 AM News Team

The Teton County School District #1 has voted not to return to school classes this spring. …

More May Showers

May 14, 2020 6:23 AM Andrew Howe

Expect another active afternoon, with scattered showers and a few isolated thunderstorms. Unsettled conditions will continue through Friday, with…

Teton County, WY Schools will remain closed for 2019-2020 School Year

May 13, 2020 9:01 PM News Team

JACKSON WY (Press Release) Tonight during their regular board meeting, the Board of Education voted to continue with the current Adapted Learning…

Aftershock strikes central Idaho

May 13, 2020 8:42 PM Michael Coats

(KIFI/KIDK) A sizable aftershock rocked central and western Idaho Wednesday evening. The United States Geological Survey reports, a magnitude 4.4…

Pocatello Red Cross hosting blood drives

May 13, 2020 6:13 PM Emma Iannacone

Blood donations have diminished because of the…

31 more Idaho COVID-19 cases confirmed

May 13, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 2,324 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Health care flyover includes Jackson and Afton

May 13, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

Jackson and Afton are included in a Wyoming Air National Guard flyover tribute to health care workers…

Local businesses provide free lunch to truckers

May 13, 2020 4:54 PM News Team

Generosity is really on a roll in Bannock County these days. Truckers got a free meal as a “Thank You” for their dedicated…

Power County Hospital seeks additional funding to complete renovations

May 13, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

It’s costing a little more to keep our neighbors in Power County healthy.…

Official: Idaho virus outbreak linked to family gathering

May 13, 2020 4:33 PM Associated Press

A cluster of COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Washington County, leading to the voluntary shutdown of a food processing plant, Idaho health…

More wind with a few showers for Thursday and Friday

May 13, 2020 4:28 PM Michael Coats

Gusty winds and scattered thunderstorms continue, as an area of low pressure moves in from the northwest. The low clears to the east for the for the…

Pay It Forward: Olivia’s Lemonade Stand

May 13, 2020 4:21 PM Todd Kunz

Olivia Smith and her brother Jack opened her lemonade stand for her birthday to collect food donations for The Salvation Army instead of having a…

Servpro disinfects PMC staff’s cars for hospital week

May 13, 2020 3:27 PM Emma Iannacone

Servpro is offering to clean and disinfect the Portneuf Medical Center staff and their families’ vehicles for free.…

Wyoming to ease COVID-19 restrictions Friday

May 13, 2020 3:14 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has eased COVID-19 restrictions on several business categories, permitting restaurants to resume indoor table service…

Idaho Falls airport prepared for new normal

May 13, 2020 2:08 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Regional Airport has implemented a variety of new rules to protect travelers. …

Fish and Game kill mountain lion in Idaho Falls to protect the public

May 13, 2020 12:59 PM Adrian Luevano

Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers killed an adult male mountain lion that exhibited no fear of humans and made no attempt to flee the area…

Burn ban issued in Central Fire District

May 13, 2020 12:23 PM News Team

The Central Fire District has issued a burn ban due to today’s wind…

Grand Teton to increase recreational access on May 18

May 13, 2020 11:49 AM News Team

Beginning Monday, May 18, Grand Teton National Park will open recreational access with limited services available to the…

Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18

May 13, 2020 11:38 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18.…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel in Fort Hall, ID

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces reopening date

May 13, 2020 11:31 AM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel will open to the public on Tuesday, May 19.…

Second spirit rock removed from Pocatello High School

May 13, 2020 11:21 AM Emma Iannacone

The rock, which has a unique ledge shape, was unearthed during the construction of “the palace” during the…

ON Semiconductor grant enlists Pocatello STEAM students

May 13, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Pocatello-Chubbuck School District is using a grant from ON Semiconductor to open a new Small World Initiative (SWI) Laboratory at Pocatello High…

Bored of lockdown yet? This downtime may have some benefits … if you do it right

May 13, 2020 10:58 AM CNN

Bored yet? Great. That could be a good…

Struggling with migraines? This specific yoga routine can help, study says

May 13, 2020 10:56 AM CNN

Waking up with a slight headache that becomes painful enough to hinder daily life is the experience of many who suffer from…

Frosted Flakes for dinner. Hiding in the laundry room. This is life for single moms right now.

May 13, 2020 10:39 AM CNN

Anticipating mommy shaming when she had to take her 5-year-old daughter with her to the grocery store, on her daughter’s back MaryAnn Resendez taped…

For the first time, scientists can see how the brain records our memories as we sleep

May 13, 2020 10:36 AM CNN

Scientists have long known our brains need sleep to review the day’s events and transfer them into longer-term memories. Students are often told to…

The science of gossip (and why everyone does it)

May 13, 2020 10:33 AM CNN

People feed off gossip. It’s one reason why, in the 1960s, the National Enquirer swapped the gory, gruesome headlines they were known for with…

Getting to medical appointments during a pandemic

May 13, 2020 10:30 AM CNN

Going to the doctor or pediatrician wasn’t so complicated just a few months ago. Neither was a trip to the dentist or the…

First US study of autism in adults estimates 2.2% have autism spectrum disorder

May 13, 2020 10:26 AM CNN

The first US study of autism in adults estimates that 2.2% of American adults have an autism spectrum condition. That adds up to 5.4 million people…

No, your teenager’s boyfriend or girlfriend cannot come over during the pandemic

May 13, 2020 10:24 AM CNN

As far as first dates go, the one 14-year-old Jake Scott had with his new 15-year-old girlfriend, Abby Westrope, back in early March was epic. It…

Invasive lake trout population declines in Yellowstone

May 13, 2020 10:21 AM Associated Press

Yellowstone cutthroat trout could finally make a recovery in Yellowstone Lake after data showed an invasive lake trout species has declined, experts…

5 exercises to offset too much sitting

May 13, 2020 10:10 AM CNN

It’s another day of self-isolating, which means it’s potentially another day of sitting indoors restlessly taking yet another Zoom meeting. Prolonged…

Gulping down 1 or more sugary drinks a day could put you at risk for cardiovascular disease

May 13, 2020 9:59 AM CNN

Even one serving daily of a sugary soft drink is associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease. That’s according to a new…

Gordman’s stores to close in Blackfoot and Burley

May 13, 2020 8:28 AM News Team

The Gordman’s variety store in Blackfoot will close this summer, the result of a bankruptcy filing by its parent company…

Wind and Thunder

May 13, 2020 6:05 AM Andrew Howe

Breezy conditions are expected again, today. More thunderstorms are possible by this evening. Temperatures have cooled a few degrees each day this…

Idaho COVID-19 cases near 2,300

May 12, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,293 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Teton moves forward with mascot change

May 12, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

The Teton School Board in Driggs has voted unanimously to proceed with a process to find a new mascot for Teton High…

Teton County sets end of school and graduation

May 12, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

The Teton County School District 401 school board has voted to end home-based learning for most students this Friday.…

3 new COVID-19 cases identified in Bingham and Power Counties

May 12, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 3 new cases of…

Gusty winds and scattered showers

May 12, 2020 4:17 PM Michael Coats

Gusty winds with a few showers will continue Tuesday night. An area of low pressure off the west coast, continues to send scattered showers and gusty…

Yellowstone burn victim flown to Idaho Falls

May 12, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

A woman is being treated at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after falling into a thermal feature at Yellowstone National…

Woman falls into thermal feature in closed Yellowstone park

May 12, 2020 4:01 PM News Team

A woman who illegally entered Yellowstone National Park while it was closed to reduce the spread of the coronavirus suffered burns Tuesday when she…

How BYU-Idaho was able to begin classes during a pandemic

May 12, 2020 3:47 PM Jilliana Colina

While many schools finished its spring semester online and are on break until fall, Brigham Young University- Idaho, who runs on a track system,…

Police seek help in graffiti investigation

May 12, 2020 3:41 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to identify the individuals in these photos as part of an investigation into a recent string of…

Senators call for anti-trust investigation

May 12, 2020 3:37 PM News Team

Idaho and Wyoming Senators have joined 15 fellow senators calling for an anti-trust investigation of the meat-packing industry. …

Jefferson County woman sentenced for insurance fraud

May 12, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

A Menan woman has been sentenced after pleading guilty in February to insurance fraud.…

Ammon school wins national STEM competition

May 12, 2020 2:10 PM News Team

White Pine Charter School in Ammon has won two cash awards as part of the national Maker Minded competition. …

Pocatello Mayoral scholarship recipients announced

May 12, 2020 1:02 PM News Team

The 2020 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” recipients have been…

Farmer’s Market opens with safety precautions

May 12, 2020 12:52 PM Ariel Schroeder

A new normal is sprouting up in Pocatello. The Farmer’s Market is back in action, but they are turning over a new leaf in the way help small…

Watch Flyover Friday to honor medical workers, first responders and essential workers

May 12, 2020 12:40 PM News Team

The Idaho National Guard is teaming up with the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters to perform a flyover over 11 Idaho cities…

Cutthroat restoration planned in Game Creek

May 12, 2020 12:25 PM News Team

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists are making plans to restore native Snake River cutthroat trout to Game Creek, south of…

“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout

May 12, 2020 12:18 PM Emma Iannacone

Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…

Educators urge local school boards to maintain budgets

May 12, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

Over a dozen regional education associations have written to eastern Idaho school districts warning of the potential fallout from education budget…

Business for Education thankful for public help

May 12, 2020 10:31 AM News Team

Idaho Business for Education (IBE) reports it has collected over 1,000 computer donations from 22 Idaho businesses and hundreds of individuals.…

Treasurer’s office expands office hours

May 12, 2020 10:27 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Treasurer’s Office has returned to regular business hours. …

Local library quarantines thousands of books

May 12, 2020 9:58 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Falls library is open, but local book worms can expect major changes to keep employees and the public safe.…

USPS asks dog owners to help prevent attacks

May 12, 2020 9:43 AM News Team

To ensure the safety of delivery personnel, the United States Postal Service is asking dog owners to keep their animals secured when deliveries are…

Windy with Evening Thunderstorms

May 12, 2020 6:25 AM Andrew Howe

Another round of active weather is effecting the area, Tuesday. Expect a windy afternoon, with thunderstorms by this…

Thyra Stevenson, Idaho state rep., dies at 75

May 11, 2020 6:21 PM Associated Press

Idaho state Rep. Thyra Stevenson died Monday, a week after suffering a serious heart…

Idaho COVID-19 cases reach 2,260

May 11, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,260 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Idaho Air National Guard deployed to Southwest Asia

May 11, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

More than 400 members of the Idaho Air National Guard have been deployed to Southwest Asia in support of combat operations called “Freedom’s…

two women wearing masks as they leave costco

Public health officials guidelines for businesses and masks explained

May 11, 2020 4:26 PM Emma Iannacone

After nearly seven weeks with empty tables, restaurants will have the option to open their dining rooms…

Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms This Week

May 11, 2020 4:21 PM Michael Coats

An area of low pressure off the coast is sending waves of showers and thunderstorms this week. We’re looking to pick up more showers, gusty winds and…