May 2020

Police reveal near-drowning incident

May 11, 2020 3:05 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are heralding the quick action of motel employees for saving the life of a five-year-old child who fell into the Porter Canal off…

Bingham County courthouse prepares to open

May 11, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Bingham County is laying out plans for a soft…

Death penalty sought in Montana child torture, slaying case

May 11, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

Prosecutors in Montana have said they will seek the death penalty against a West Yellowstone woman accused of fatally torturing and beating her…

New COVID-19 case confirmed in Bannock County

May 11, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

A man in his 30’s is the latest confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. …

Gas prices begin to rise

May 11, 2020 1:36 PM News Team

Idaho motorists are currently paying below the national average price for gasoline, but both the state and national prices are on the…

Health care worker appreciation parade

May 11, 2020 1:18 PM News Team

Area first responders are hosting a parade to show appreciation for health care workers Monday afternoon.…

Conservation groups ask Washington state to kill less wolves

May 11, 2020 12:57 PM Associated Press

Conservation groups on Monday asked the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission to sharply limit the number of endangered wolves that are killed over…

Idaho libraries to receive federal CARES funding

May 11, 2020 12:49 PM News Team

The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) obtains its federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services this…

Idaho ready to make COVID-19 claims

May 11, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

People who are unemployed because of COVID-19 and are not eligible for regular benefits should now be receiving payments for the Pandemic…

Idaho observes wildfire awareness month

May 11, 2020 10:44 AM News Team

This year’s fire protection order lays out personal responsibility for specific activities.…

EIRMC modifies visitor restrictions

May 11, 2020 10:20 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy due to the community’s current…

Disneyland Shanghai reopens

May 11, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

The Shanghai Disneyland theme park reopened to visitors with controlled capacity on Monday, after the COVID-19 pandemic in China became more subdued.…

St. John’s Health outlines new testing programs

May 11, 2020 9:17 AM News Team

St. John’s Health in Jackson has initiated a COVID-19 testing procedure intended to help protect staff and patients.…

Photos show impact of earthquake at Stanley Lake

May 11, 2020 8:51 AM News Team

Idaho Geological Society geologists believe the 6.5 Magnitude earthquake that struck central Idaho on March 31, 2020 may have had some significant…

Thunderstorms are back in Town

May 11, 2020 6:55 AM Andrew Howe

An unsettled forecast is moving in for the next couple of weeks. Expect on and off chances at thunderstorm activity. Temperatures will cool back down…

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Here comes the Rain, Again

May 10, 2020 10:38 PM Jeff Roper

Showers moving in for Monday with thunderstorms in the afternoon, highs in the upper 70’s, possible 80 in the lower SRP. Highs in the 50’s by…

UPDATE: Stolen baby bird returned to McKee’s

May 10, 2020 1:03 PM Emma Iannacone

The owner of McKee’s says he’s worried the baby bird will die without proper…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter fundraising for furry friends

May 10, 2020 11:52 AM Emma Iannacone

The shelter wasn’t able to participate in Idaho Gives this year, so they started their own…

Fighting for a season

May 9, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With Idaho’s high school baseball season pretty much done due to the coronavirus, the focus has now turned to American…

Showing and selling cars in a new way

May 8, 2020 8:44 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The COVID-19 pandemic has also hit car dealerships. One in East Idaho is getting creative with how they sell. “You…

‘You have to maintain ‘em’: Parks and Recreation Department still hard at work

May 8, 2020 7:37 PM News Team

On a beautiful spring day, under normal circumstances, parks around the City of Pocatello would be buzzing. Even though they aren’t, the parks and…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 2,200

May 8, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Friday there are at least 2,205 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

You can expect more deputies in backcountry areas starting this weekend

May 8, 2020 4:48 PM Jilliana Colina

Spring has sprung and outdoor enthusiasts are taking full advantage of the back country for a variety of activities.…

Nice weekend ahead

May 8, 2020 4:32 PM Michael Coats

A storm is sweeping through central Wyoming Friday night, dropping in a few showers in far Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. We’ll still have some…

Missing Idaho kids’ uncle died of blood clot in Arizona

May 8, 2020 4:25 PM Associated Press

An autopsy report has revealed that a pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of a woman being detained over the disappearance of her…

ISU President Kevin Satterlee’s graduation video

May 8, 2020 4:23 PM News Team

Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee has made a video for this spring’s graduates won’t be walking at commencement ceremonies in Holt…

COVID-19 antibody test results reported

May 8, 2020 3:35 PM News Team

After initial antibody testing for COVID-19, Crush the Curve says between .75 and 1.07% of people are testing…

Food banks welcome Valley Wide Coop donation

May 8, 2020 3:03 PM News Team

Nampa-based Valley Wide Cooperative and its working partners at Land O’ Lakes in Minnesota, have donated $50,000 to Idaho and Oregon food banks and…

Bridge inspection planned at Wilson Bridge

May 8, 2020 2:57 PM News Team

Expect some delays if you’re traveling on Wyoming Highway 22 over the Wilson Bridge Tuesday and Wednesday, May…

Health officials say to hold off on yard sales

May 8, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

One question people keep calling Southeastern Idaho Public Health about is, “When can I hold a yard…

Lawsuit filed to stop US from killing coyotes in Idaho

May 8, 2020 1:35 PM Associated Press

Three environmental groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. government from killing coyotes and other predators in Idaho until…

Assessment drive on-track for June 1st deadline

May 8, 2020 1:16 PM News Team

There is a looming deadline for Bannock County…

Bridge repairs to close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road I-15 overpasses beginning Monday

May 8, 2020 1:00 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road Interstate 15 overpasses while work is being done to…

Here’s how to vote in the Idaho Primary

May 8, 2020 12:27 PM News Team

Idaho’s primary election is May 19 and that’s how long you have to get your request for a ballot in to the County Elections…

Montana man sought in sexual assault investigation

May 8, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

The Gallatin County, Montana Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for “Sexual Intercourse Without Consent” investigation. …

Judge allows lawsuit to ban bear baiting in Idaho, Wyoming

May 8, 2020 11:17 AM Associated Press

A lawsuit seeking to ban using bait for hunting black bears in national forests in Idaho and Wyoming can continue, a federal judge has…

Telehealth services available at Southeastern Idaho Public Health

May 8, 2020 11:11 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is offering telehealth services through the telehealth platform,…

College of Eastern Idaho partners with Western Governors University

May 8, 2020 11:05 AM News Team

Western Governors University and College of Eastern Idaho have announced an agreement that will allow CEI graduates a step forward towards university…

Idaho Gives sets donation records

May 8, 2020 10:59 AM News Team

The Idaho Gives 2020 fundraising campaign ended Thursday night with a record breaking $3.86 million in donations from 18,077 donors for Idaho…

Half-off dog licenses through the end of May

May 8, 2020 10:50 AM News Team

You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half-price through May…

Wyoming lawmakers consider coronavirus business relief bill

May 8, 2020 10:33 AM Associated Press

Wyoming lawmakers are considering a bill for an upcoming special session that would provide $50 million in grants and loans to small businesses…

Elk hoof disease found in California for first time

May 8, 2020 10:04 AM Associated Press

California’s first cases of elk hoof disease have been discovered in two animals in a herd of Roosevelt elk that live in Del Norte County, the state…

Cabela’s mask donation

May 8, 2020 9:58 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, Just 4 Kids Urgent Care, and Aspen Home Health & Hospice are among the organizations that…

Motor Vu takes Idaho Falls back in time

May 8, 2020 9:08 AM News Team

The Motor Vu Drive In will open its new era with the film “Back to the Future” May…

Teton County, Wyoming begins to reopen

May 8, 2020 9:02 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming has taken steps to reopen its business…

A Warm and Sunny Weekend

May 8, 2020 6:13 AM Andrew Howe

Clear conditions will dominate the forecast through the weekend. Expect high temperatures to warm toward mid-seventies by Mothers Day, Sunday.…

Western Recycling helps meet demand in Idaho Falls

May 7, 2020 8:39 PM Adrian Luevano

With more people at home, you may have racked up some cans, bottles, or…

Low number of coronavirus cases lets local medical community take a breather

May 7, 2020 8:35 PM News Team

In areas like southeastern Idaho, where there are fewer than 20 confirmed cases, people like Portneuf Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer,…

Woodlands Hills Elementary students miss teachers

May 7, 2020 8:18 PM Todd Kunz

The students at Woodland Hills Elementary School put up signs and posters on the school fence for…

High school rodeo opens sooner than expected

May 7, 2020 6:58 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – High school rodeo is happening sooner than previously thought. District 7 is holding events this weekend in Rigby starting…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 2,178

May 7, 2020 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Thursday there are at least 2,178 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Prosecutors object to Vallow-Daybell motion

May 7, 2020 4:58 PM News Team

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has asked 7th District Judge Michelle Radford Mallard to quash Lori Vallow-Daybell’s motion seeking…

Warm and Breezy this Friday and Saturday

May 7, 2020 4:19 PM Michael Coats

Freezing temperatures tonight, with lows back to the lower 30’s for Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the…

U.S. Supreme Court upholds transgender inmate’s sex-reassignment surgery

May 7, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho has appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a decision of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals…

Wyoming slates special legislative session

May 7, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

The 65th Wyoming Legislature will be back for a special two-day session beginning May 15. …

Official: Idaho revenue drop due to extended tax deadline

May 7, 2020 3:36 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s general fund revenue in April plummeted from initial forecasts, but officials say that’s because the deadline for paying state income…

Wyoming community to test wastewater for COVID-19 infection

May 7, 2020 3:07 PM Associated Press

Officials in Wyoming plan to use wastewater testing as a potential method for detecting levels of COVID-19 infections among the public.…

First hemp CBD production facility and retail store in Idaho opens in Idaho Falls

May 7, 2020 2:58 PM Jilliana Colina

Recently, in an effort to be more transparent with their customers, they decided to join both their production facility and their retail store…

First-generation student graduates ISU without ceremony

May 7, 2020 2:58 PM Emma Iannacone

Graduating from ISU isn’t just a triumph for Selene Ortiz, she says she did it for her family and…

Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory for Friday AM

May 7, 2020 2:57 PM Michael Coats

EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of the Snake River Plain and Magic Valley for Friday…

Eastern Idaho water supply outlook is optimistic

May 7, 2020 2:56 PM News Team

Except for the upper Snake River and Bear River drainages, April was an exceptionally dry month in Idaho.…

Idaho Labor Department sees another 7,500 jobless claims

May 7, 2020 1:15 PM Associated Press

Officials say another 7,500 laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week.…

ISU graduates celebrate without commencement ceremony

May 7, 2020 1:01 PM Emma Iannacone

Nearly 2,000 Idaho State University students are graduating without a ceremony on…

Police standoff ends peacefully

May 7, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.…

Idaho inmates sue, claiming overcrowding at state prison

May 7, 2020 10:13 AM Associated Press

A group of inmates at Idaho’s largest prison is suing the state for overcrowding, saying cell blocks are so packed that the prison department…

3 candidates take part in forum for Bonneville County Sheriff

May 7, 2020 9:25 AM Ariel Schroeder

Bonneville county needs to decide on its next sheriff…

Idaho Falls Temple to open next week with limited activities

May 7, 2020 9:11 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Falls Temple, along with the Boise and Twin Falls temples, will open on May 11th with the first phase of living sealing ordinances for…

Salmon-Challis Forest reverses removal project

May 7, 2020 9:03 AM News Team

A recent cost-benefit study will result in removal of all or part of 15 sites across the Salmon-Challis National Forest.…

Group plans to restore vandalized area

May 7, 2020 8:57 AM News Team

The Friends of Idaho State Parks have started a fund drive to pay for restoration of damage caused by vandals at City of Rocks National…

Calm and Cool, after the Wind Storm

May 7, 2020 6:04 AM Andrew Howe

The dust has settled overnight. Expect calm but cool weather, today. We’ll see another frosty morning Friday, but a warming trend will carry us back…

A window of opportunity: Martha’s Cafe reopens with a drive-thru

May 6, 2020 8:28 PM News Team

Adding a drive-thru had always been something they discussed, but having to shut their doors to customers was the motivation they needed to actually…

Teton based knife company resumes production with strict safety procedures

May 6, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Teton based knife company has resumed production with tight safety procedures. When the pandemic first reached the…

School districts are preparing for future school closures due to COVID-19

May 6, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

“We’re looking at it as if it’s a ‘when’ we need to do it rather than an ‘if’ because it’s highly likely that we may need to do some other learning,…

Multiple power outages across east Idaho

May 6, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 38 outages in Idaho affecting 716…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 2,158, recoveries reach 1,399

May 6, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 2,158 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Freeze Warning, Staying Windy for Thursday

May 6, 2020 4:59 PM Michael Coats

Staying windy Wednesday evening and Thursday, as a cold front exits the region. We’ll look for sunny skies and a warming trend into the weekend. A…

Student’s help design school pride themed police vehicles

May 6, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is debuting a new school pride themed patrol…

LDS Church President Nelson addresses reintegration of church worship and activities

May 6, 2020 4:16 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson addressed the efforts to resume religious practice and worship in…

Investigation of man’s death complete

May 6, 2020 3:44 PM News Team

Following an autopsy, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office determined the 39-year-old California man was a victim of suicide.…

Dust plume from INL, blowing northeast, creating low visibility

May 6, 2020 3:28 PM Michael Coats

The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement: “At 315 PM MDT, satellite and webcam imagery were showing a massivedust plume…

Idaho American Legion Baseball releases schedule update for 2020

May 6, 2020 3:27 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be American Legion baseball in Idaho this year. The Idaho Legion baseball board announced a schedule to return…

Chubbuck woman sends thank-you letter to police for stopping car theft

May 6, 2020 2:14 PM Emma Iannacone

A Chubbuck woman took the time to send a thank-you letter to the officers who helped save her…

Part of I-15 closed due to low visibility, I-86, ID-32, ID-33 now open

May 6, 2020 1:41 PM Adrian Luevano

Idaho State Police reports Interstate 15 is currently being shut down from Idaho Falls to Roberts due to visibility from the dust storm.…

Chubbuck to annex 87 acre farm for Northside Crossing

May 6, 2020 1:29 PM Emma Iannacone

The land is the final annexation planned for the Northside Crossing…

Wyoming wildlife officials capture, kill unruly grizzly bear

May 6, 2020 1:24 PM Associated Press

An unruly grizzly bear that fell for a trap last week in Wyoming was captured and killed by wildlife officials who had their radar on the animal for…

Northern Idaho lawmaker hospitalized after heart attack

May 6, 2020 12:42 PM Associated Press

A northern Idaho lawmaker has been hospitalized after suffering a heart…

Water Line repair on Woodruff Avenue Tuesday

May 6, 2020 12:39 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Three Fountains…

INL contractor to provide vital service to Idaho health

May 6, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

Battelle is working with the state of Idaho to decontaminate N95 masks at no cost, according to Governor Brad Little’s office. …

Everything you need to know about “Murder Hornets”

May 6, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Vespa Manderinia is their name, but they also go by “Murder Hornets.” Native to Asia, this deadly hornet has been spotted in Washington state.…

EIRMC names new assistant chief nursing officer

May 6, 2020 10:56 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has hired Jami Lieber as Assistant Chief Nursing…

Soda Springs High School

May 6, 2020 9:58 AM News Team

Enter your graduate’s photo…

USDA food purchase benefits potatoes and dairy

May 6, 2020 9:26 AM News Team

A new USDA program will allow the government to purchase $470 million in food during the third quarter of 2020. …

INL helps create new app to help truckers

May 6, 2020 8:55 AM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory is teaming with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to launch a new Commercial Routing…

Rigby woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian accident identified

May 6, 2020 8:49 AM News Team

UPDATE 5/7/20 9:45 a.m. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 40-year-old Rigby woman who was killed in a vehicle-pedestrian…

Wednesday Wind Warnings, Blowing Dust

May 6, 2020 6:40 AM Andrew Howe

Gusty winds will be the main feature of a cold front, as it rolls through the area this afternoon. Gusts beyond 50 mph are expected to kick up dust,…

Grays preparing for season with Covid precautions

May 6, 2020 12:16 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – “I can’t wait to hear the crack of the bat and hear the umpire yell play ball again.” Gate City Grays owner Terry…

Water service repair on Broadway Wednesday

May 5, 2020 8:30 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water service line in the 1200 block of West Broadway, just east of the I-15 interchange…

A new era for ISP: District 5’s first-ever motorcycle unit arrives

May 5, 2020 7:06 PM News Team

Tuesday marks the start of a new era for District Five of the Idaho State Police as the district received the motorcycles for its first-ever Police…

World War II veteran celebrates 100th Birthday

May 5, 2020 6:12 PM Linda Larsen

Celebrating a 100th birthday is a huge milestone in anyone’s…

Idaho Gives nears $11 million in funds raised

May 5, 2020 6:10 PM News Team

Idaho continues to break records in…

Month: May 2020