May 2020

Things to consider when reopening your business during the pandemic

May 5, 2020 5:42 PM Jilliana Colina

Businesses hoping to open up soon have a lot of things to consider and plans to…

Sandhill Media Group to launch NewsTalk 107.9 FM with Neal Larson and Julie Mason

May 5, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

Local radio hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason will make their debut on Sandhill Media Group’s Newstalk 107.9 FM in the coming…

Idaho COVID-19 confirmed cases continue to increase

May 5, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,127 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Regional hourly wage reports released

May 5, 2020 4:12 PM News Team

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average eastern Idaho worker earns substantially less than the national…

High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory

May 5, 2020 4:01 PM Michael Coats

EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Wednesday afternoon cold front will drive in very gusty winds for our region. We’ll see a few thunderstorms, but the…

US, Wyoming urge rejection of ruling that blocked bear hunts

May 5, 2020 3:42 PM Associated Press

Attorneys for the U.S. government and the state of Wyoming urged an appeals court Tuesday to throw out much of a judge’s ruling that blocked the…

ISU cuts budget by millions, plans for layoffs and furloughs

May 5, 2020 3:36 PM Emma Iannacone

With a grim outlook for the school’s budget, Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee announced plans for deep…

U.S. Attorney Bart Davis investigating sexual harassment in housing

May 5, 2020 3:30 PM News Team

The U.S. Attorney’s office is investigating reports of housing providers trying to exploit the COVID-19 crisis to sexually harass tenants. …

COVID-19 impacts Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation

May 5, 2020 3:09 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department says it has been unable to hire its normal complement of seasonal workers. …

Shine Your Light for Firefighters

May 5, 2020 2:24 PM Emma Iannacone

In honor of International Firefighters’ Day, people are burning red bulbs on their stoops to show their…

New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County

May 5, 2020 2:11 PM News Team

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

Idaho SNAP benefits can now be used for online purchases

May 5, 2020 1:20 PM News Team

All Walmart stores will accept online orders starting Thursday, May…

Body of man missing in Wyoming canyon found in canal

May 5, 2020 1:12 PM Associated Press

The body of a man missing in a Wyoming canyon has been…

Judge’s ruling halts gold mine project in eastern Idaho

May 5, 2020 1:08 PM Associated Press

Exploration work by a Canadian company hoping to build an open-pit gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park was halted following a…

Jackson Town Council begins difficult budget planning

May 5, 2020 12:16 PM News Team

Town of Jackson staff has submitted a Fiscal Year 21 budget proposal that anticipates significant cuts in…

Census questionnaires being distributed

May 5, 2020 12:09 PM News Team

The U.S. Census Bureau has begun to drop off 2020 questionnaires at the front doors of some Idaho homes. …

Idaho’s unemployment benefit fund looking strong, for now

May 5, 2020 11:44 AM Associated Press

Before the surge of coronavirus-related joblessness hit Idaho, the state estimated it had enough money to cover nearly 16 months’ worth of…

Game cameras capture millions of pictures of wildlife

May 5, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game staff systematically placed nearly 600 game cameras across Idaho to document and count the population of wolves in…

Man arrested for stalking, burglary and unlawful entry

May 5, 2020 10:59 AM News Team

A 49-year-old Idaho Falls resident was arrested for first degree stalking, burglary, unlawful entry and telephone harassment Saturday…

Snake River Gateways bids awarded

May 5, 2020 10:56 AM News Team

Three river access sites along the Snake River will see improvements under a multi-year project involving the National Park Service and Grand Teton…

This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one

May 5, 2020 10:06 AM Ariel Schroeder

This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one in Idaho…

Gov. Little announces criteria, timelines for small businesses to apply for Idaho Rebound cash grants

May 4, 2020 6:19 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced the full eligibility criteria and process for small businesses to apply for an Idaho Rebound cash grant…

State Board of Education approves revised re-entry criteria for public schools

May 4, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved revisions to its re-entry criteria for schools to resume normal operations…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 2,100

May 4, 2020 5:07 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,106 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

‘Don’t let your summer go up in smoke:’ May is Wildfire Awareness Month

May 4, 2020 4:58 PM Jilliana Colina

During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community…

Census field operations restart this week on limited basis

May 4, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

After shutting down field operations for a month and a half because of the pandemic, the U.S. Census Bureau said Monday that it was restarting some…

Freeze Warning Tuesday morning, High Wind Watch for Wednesday

May 4, 2020 4:08 PM Michael Coats

Clearing out from a weekend front, we are left with gusty winds, clearing skies and dropping temperatures overnight into Tuesday. Expect chilly…

PRT asking for $3.4 million from CARES act

May 4, 2020 3:34 PM Emma Iannacone

With travel limited to essential trips, Pocatello Regional Transit is seeing significant revenue…

Bingham County Sheriff’s Office locates individual

May 4, 2020 2:46 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify this individual.…

Expert: Idaho will have to be smart to defeat coronavirus

May 4, 2020 2:35 PM Associated Press

The co-chair of Gov. Brad Little’s COVID-19 Testing Task Force says Idaho’s long-term success in reopening during the pandemic hinges on…

Local children’s museum to set up in Pine Ridge Mall

May 4, 2020 2:32 PM Emma Iannacone

My World Discover Museum is planning to open in the fall at the Pine Ridge Mall in…

Bridge repairs on the I-15 Broadway overpass begin Monday

May 4, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

Work is expected to begin Monday on the Broadway overpass (exit 188) on Interstate 15, according to the Idaho Transportation…

Idaho Falls Zoo to open May 16

May 4, 2020 11:00 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Falls Zoo is scheduled to open on May 16th with social distancing and other safety guidelines.…

Idaho gas prices continue to drop

May 4, 2020 9:56 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have fallen 4.9 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.77 per gallon on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802…

Rangers’ videos share Yellowstone’s wonders during crisis

May 4, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

Yellowstone National Park’s education rangers have been producing videos for the internet while the park is closed to visitors.…

Calm, Cool Monday

May 4, 2020 6:35 AM Andrew Howe

Weekend wind-storms have calmed down, and mild conditions have moved in for your Monday. Expect a dry forecast this week, with windy weather…

Homebound Highlight May 3

May 3, 2020 11:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – How are you entertaining yourself during the pandemic? Show us! Send your videos to sports@localnews8.com. We will…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Sunny Stretch OTW

May 3, 2020 10:40 PM Jeff Roper

Breezy with some clouds to start Monday, temps still in the 60’s. We’ll hit the upper 60’s and low 70’s by Tue/Wed. A few more clouds with the…

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Churches choosing to stay virtual after governor gives green light to open

May 3, 2020 3:57 PM Emma Iannacone

Even with restrictions lifted, places of worship are choosing to keep the doors…

Misc Graduations

May 2, 2020 10:44 PM News Team

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Blackfoot High School

May 2, 2020 10:36 PM News Team

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Bonneville High School

May 2, 2020 10:34 PM News Team

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Century High School

May 2, 2020 10:32 PM News Team

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Firth High School

May 2, 2020 10:31 PM News Team

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Highland High School

May 2, 2020 10:28 PM News Team

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Hillcrest High School

May 2, 2020 10:26 PM News Team

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Jackson Hole High School

May 2, 2020 10:24 PM News Team

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Madison High School

May 2, 2020 10:23 PM News Team

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North Fremont High School

May 2, 2020 10:19 PM News Team

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Pocatello High School

May 2, 2020 10:17 PM News Team

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Rigby High School

May 2, 2020 10:16 PM News Team

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Ririe High School

May 2, 2020 10:12 PM News Team

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Ryan uses creativity to keep Bengals in-shape

May 2, 2020 10:12 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed life’s drastically. For Idaho State strength coach Dan Ryan, he has had to adjust his program on…

Salmon High School

May 2, 2020 10:10 PM News Team

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Shelley High School

May 2, 2020 10:09 PM News Team

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Skyline High School

May 2, 2020 10:07 PM News Team

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South Fremont High School

May 2, 2020 10:03 PM News Team

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Sugar-Salem High School

May 2, 2020 10:02 PM News Team

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Teton High School

May 2, 2020 10:00 PM News Team

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Thunder Ridge High School

May 2, 2020 9:54 PM News Team

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Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 2,060

May 2, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Saturday there are at least 2,061 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

ISU advertising team places in national competition

May 2, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

A group of Idaho State University students is celebrating its success in a national…

Bringing a community together

May 1, 2020 9:41 PM Adrian Luevano

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (KIFI/KIDK) – It all started with bagels. “We wanted to do something for the local bagel shop which was closing,” Meagan…

Gov. Little stops in Idaho Falls

May 1, 2020 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Governor Brad Little traveled around the state to meet with small business owners. One of his stops was at Weebee…

South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center

Behavioral Crisis Center reminds community it’s there for them

May 1, 2020 7:37 PM News Team

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center wants the community to know that it’s there for those in need.…

Couple records rare ice shove on Blackfoot Reservoir

May 1, 2020 6:54 PM Todd Kunz

Rare video of an ice shove on the Blackfoot…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 2,035

May 1, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Friday there are at least 2,035 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

A glimpse of normalcy for Old Town retail stores

May 1, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

We are entering Stage 1 in the Rebound Idaho Plan. That means customers are able to re-enter stores that have been closed for some…

Commercial flights from Pocatello could soon end

May 1, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The tarmac at the Pocatello Regional Airport may soon be as empty as the parking lot. Delta Airlines is asking to…

Cold Saturday A.M., Another system arrives Sunday through Monday

May 1, 2020 4:36 PM Michael Coats

We’re seeing a few isolated showers Friday night after the cold front from Thursday. With cooler temperatures and clearing skies overnight, we expect…