June 2020

Mobile food pantry in Jackson Saturday

June 25, 2020 2:56 PM News Team

The Wyoming Food Bank of the Rockies will bring a mobile food pantry to Jackson Saturday. …

Attempted murder charges dropped for Blackfoot man

June 25, 2020 2:30 PM Andrew Howe

A Blackfoot man now faces charges for aggravated assault, after the state dropped an initial charge of attempted murder.…

Idaho restrictions to remain as virus infections spread

June 25, 2020 1:07 PM News Team, Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections for him to lift additional restrictions, and the state will remain in the fourth and…

Summer travel will have ups and downs

June 25, 2020 12:44 PM News Team

The Idaho AAA auto club projects some busy roads and quiet airports this…

Highland High School athletic staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 25, 2020 12:31 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has confirmed a Highland High School athletic staff member who was participating in the summer high school…

Idaho Falls school board approves budget

June 25, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls school board has approved a new FY-21 budget.…

University of Wyoming to allow shared dorm rooms this fall

June 25, 2020 11:07 AM Associated Press

Some students at the University of Wyoming will be allowed to share dorm rooms under a revised plan to resume in-person classes during the…

COVID-19 unemployment benefits top $520 million

June 25, 2020 11:02 AM News Team

New claims for Idaho unemployment insurance benefits totaled 4,285 for the week ending June 20. …

IFFD keeps fireworks fire from reaching mobile home

June 25, 2020 10:15 AM News Team

If it weren’t for the fast response time of Idaho Falls Fire Station 2, a fireworks-related fire Wednesday night could have been much…

Pocatello enacts burn ban

June 25, 2020 10:07 AM News Team

Pocatello will enforce a ban on certain types of fire in parts of the city beginning July 1.…

Stanley area experiences earthquake activity

June 25, 2020 9:51 AM News Team

There has been a small swarm of earthquake activity around the Stanley area again this…

Idaho Senate delegation endorses Juneteenth observance

June 25, 2020 8:43 AM News Team

Idaho republican Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch have joined a bipartisan coalition of Senators proposing to make Juneteenth a federal…

Children’s autopsy investigations underway

June 25, 2020 8:22 AM News Team

It may be some time before investigators learn exactly how J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan died. …

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Nice Weekend ahead, hang on

June 25, 2020 7:47 AM Jeff Roper

Mostly cloudy today with cooler temps in the mid 70’s to 80 in Pocatello. Warmer in Salmon. 67 in Jackson and scattered storms into the afternoon.…

Bees sweep Titans in AA Legion baseball

June 24, 2020 10:02 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bees took both games from Thunder Ridge in a double header Wednesday. The visiting Bees outlasted…

Pocatello Downs welcomes back fans

June 24, 2020 8:43 PM Adrian Luevano

Pocatello Downs hosted fans for the first time on Wednesday…

Face masks required in Utah state buildings, largest county

June 24, 2020 6:00 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Hebert said Wednesday he will require face masks at state-run buildings that include liquor stores and higher education offices and…

Idaho inmate tests positive for COVID-19

June 24, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Wednesday an Idaho State Correctional Center inmate has tested positive for…

Idaho unemployment numbers trigger rare extended benefits

June 24, 2020 5:24 PM Associated Press

So many Idaho workers lost jobs so quickly this year due to the coronavirus pandemic that an unemployment extended benefits program will go into…

Record increase of daily Idaho COVID-19 cases

June 24, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 243 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Scattered showers and thunderstorms, warmer Friday and Saturday

June 24, 2020 5:13 PM Michael Coats

Scattered showers and thunderstorms for Wednesday evening and Thursday. Warmer weather works back in for Friday and Saturday, before another cold…

3 new COVID-19 cases in Caribou County

June 24, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

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

Wyoming health officials encourage compliance

June 24, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

As Wyoming’s lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases surpass 1,000, the State Department of Health is encouraging people to step up…

COVID-19 in Cheyenne hits animal shelter, five restaurants

June 24, 2020 3:07 PM Associated Press

An animal shelter halted pet adoptions and five restaurants sanitized facilities Wednesday amid a spike in coronavirus cases in Wyoming’s capital…

Teton Aviation sued after fatal plane crash in 2018

June 24, 2020 2:44 PM Associated Press

The son of a man who died in a 2018 plane crash in Grand Teton National Park has filed a $3 million wrongful death lawsuit against Teton…

Electricity customers targeted by scammers

June 24, 2020 2:40 PM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power customers are being warned about a spike in fraudulent phone…

Targhee Pass on track for 2026 construction

June 24, 2020 2:06 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department and Federal Highway Administration have released a draft finding of No Significant Impact for the Targhee Pass…

Reclaim Idaho and medical marijuana petitioners celebrate a win for citizen initiatives

June 24, 2020 1:53 PM Emma Iannacone

Advocates for citizen initiatives are celebrating a judge’s recent ruling regarding petitions during the…

Marsh Valley School District superintendent in stable condition after attack

June 24, 2020 1:34 PM Emma Iannacone

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Marsh Valley School District superintendent was attacked with a baseball bat on…

Woman injured by grizzly bear while hiking in Yellowstone

June 24, 2020 1:00 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park reports a 37-year-old woman from Columbia, Missouri sustained a minor injury from a female grizzly bear while hiking on the…

Missed the Idaho income tax deadline? Here’s what to do

June 24, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

If you missed Idaho’s extended June 15 income tax deadline, you should still file and pay as soon as possible to keep penalties and interest to a…

2 injured dirt bikers rescued in separate events

June 24, 2020 10:38 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Search & Rescue crews rescued two injured dirt bikers Tuesday in two separate…

Utah official apologizes for sending out gun-designed mask

June 24, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

A state official has apologized after a family was sent masks featuring a gun, the American flag and the phrase “don’t tread on me” as part of a…

US inmates got virus relief checks, and IRS wants them back

June 24, 2020 9:53 AM Associated Press

Hundreds of thousands of dollars in coronavirus relief payments have been sent to people behind bars across the United States, and the IRS wants the…

Two hurt in St. Anthony plane crash

June 24, 2020 8:38 AM News Team

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says no one was hurt in a small plane crash near the St. Anthony airport Tuesday…

Texas man drowns in Henry’s Fork accident

June 24, 2020 8:35 AM News Team

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office reports one person has died after an incident on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River below Warm…

It’s getting Hot in Here…

June 24, 2020 7:45 AM Jeff Roper

Very little cloud cover and high pressure ridge make for a nice start to a hot afternoon. @90+ for areas south of IF in to Pocatello. Afternoon…

Madison beats Kimberly in double header

June 23, 2020 10:26 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Cats swept the Kimberly Astros in AA Legion baseball Tuesday. Madison won the first game 8-4. The Cats…

American Legion AA Baseball Scores – June 23

June 23, 2020 9:43 PM News Team

Tuesday, June…

Don’t get scammed when applying for a job online

June 23, 2020 5:41 PM Jilliana Colina

Scammers are making a bigger financial crisis among the unemployed even worse according to the Better Business Bureau.…

Sugar-Salem’s Bennion recognized by National Football Foundation

June 23, 2020 5:32 PM Dylan Carder

IRVING, Texas (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem graduate Browning Bennion is a member of the 2020 National Football Foundation team of Distinction. The…

Glitch sends out false alert, Lori Vallow-Daybell is still in jail

June 23, 2020 5:27 PM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell has not been released from…

148 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

June 23, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 148 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

5 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 23, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has five new confirmed cases.…

HOT with Thunderstorms late Wednesday

June 23, 2020 4:41 PM Michael Coats

Very quiet weather for Tuesday evening and early Wednesday morning.Showers and thunderstorms developing Wednesday afternoon and evening, with showers…

Summer-long repair on US 20 bridges begins this week

June 23, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

Construction is expected to begin this week and continue intermittently throughout the summer on 23 bridges on US 20 between Science Center Drive…

red sign reads "Trail Closed Permanently"

Pocatello makes improvements to City Creek Trail thanks to donation from Portneuf Health Trust

June 23, 2020 4:13 PM Emma Iannacone

Mountain bikers and doctors alike are happy to see the end of the infamous Heart Attack…

Cheyenne health officials: Event could worsen COVID-19 spike

June 23, 2020 4:12 PM Associated Press

Health officials worry an event in Wyoming’s capital city last weekend could worsen a spike in coronavirus…

Judge rules in favor of education funding ballot initiative

June 23, 2020 4:06 PM Associated Press

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Idaho officials to decide by Friday afternoon whether to put an education funding initiative on the November…

Utah governor: No economic shut down despite virus spread

June 23, 2020 3:31 PM Associated Press

Gov. Gary Herbert says he has no plans to shut down the economy even though he shares some of the concerns of the state’s epidemiologist.…

Small earthquake reported in Gros Ventre area

June 23, 2020 3:21 PM News Team

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded about ten miles east of Kelly, Wyoming and 78 miles east of Idaho Falls at around 8:02 a.m. Tuesday. …

Officer’s action saves driver’s life

June 23, 2020 3:01 PM News Team

The quick response of an Idaho Falls Police Officer may have saved the life of a man found unconscious in his car.…

2 in custody after hotel drug bust

June 23, 2020 2:43 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police detained three people last Wednesday morning after observing drug activity in a guest room in a hotel room on River Parkway.…

INL scientist wins fusion research grant

June 23, 2020 2:09 PM News Team

An Idaho National Laboratory scientist is one of 76 nationwide to be selected for a U.S. Department of Energy Early Career Research…

Crazy Camping Adventures!

June 23, 2020 1:28 PM Jeff Roper

Use the Hollaback Line to reach Kaitlin, Dan, and Jeff and share your stories! 208-534-9957…

Idaho WIC makes annual adjustment to income guidelines

June 23, 2020 12:38 PM News Team

Idaho’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) will implement new income guidelines effective July 1,…

7.4 magnitude earthquake hits southern Mexico

June 23, 2020 12:29 PM CNN

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southern coastline of Mexico on Tuesday, prompting a forecast of possible tsunami waves. The earthquake…

Question of the Day: What DON’T you look cool doing?

June 23, 2020 11:47 AM Kaitlin Miklos

We asked, you answered, and Adam was a true…

Wyoming mayor resigns after charge of misusing her office

June 23, 2020 11:17 AM Associated Press

A Wyoming mayor resigned after being charged with using police department records for her personal…

Rocky Mountain Power extends help for customers behind on bills

June 23, 2020 10:56 AM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power is encouraging customers experiencing difficulties paying bills in the wake of the COVID-19 to speak with representatives who…

Grant to help advance Idaho STEM development

June 23, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

The Idaho STEM Action Center has been awarded a $99,500 National Science Foundation grant to guide development of the Idaho STEM EcosySTEM…

Grab and go meals being served in District 25

June 23, 2020 10:39 AM News Team

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District is continuing its Summer Food Service program. …

Wyoming employment shows some improvement

June 23, 2020 10:36 AM News Team

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in May, down from 9.6% recorded in April.…

Trump says he’ll issue executive order to protect monuments

June 23, 2020 10:29 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he’ll issue an executive order to protect monuments that are coming under new scrutiny as America wrestles with racism…

Documents: Lori Vallow-Daybell called kids ‘zombies’ before their deaths

June 23, 2020 10:14 AM Associated Press, CNN

Newly released court documents in the case of two kids who were found dead in rural Idaho reveal allegations that their mother believed they were…

Warming up through tomorrow

June 23, 2020 7:42 AM Jeff Roper

Thanks to a ridge of high pressure, we’ve got another super day with warm temps and little wind. It’s dry with only a slight chance for some mountain…

FDA warns pet owners to keep your dog socially distanced

June 22, 2020 5:38 PM Ariel Schroeder

Local Veterinarian Adam Peterson says you don’t need to take it to that extreme.…

Rexburg will host their first Independence Day fireworks show

June 22, 2020 5:32 PM Jilliana Colina

While many towns are canceling their Fourth of July celebrations, the city of Rexburg has something big in the…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel in Fort Hall, ID

Shoshone-Bannock cancels fireworks

June 22, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has canceled the Annual Treaty Day Fireworks on July 3,…

248 new Idaho COVID-19 cases since last update

June 22, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho is experiencing a sharp increase in confirmed coronavirus cases, with 544 new cases reported in a five-day…

Incoming cold storage facility expected to heat up ag industry

June 22, 2020 4:58 PM Emma Iannacone

The facility is expected to help the local ag industry reach across the nation and into other…

Educators elect new leadership

June 22, 2020 4:56 PM News Team

Boise teacher Layne McInelly has been elected to a new three-year term as President of the Idaho Education Association. …

11 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 22, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 11 new confirmed…

Supreme Court backs legislative authority over schools Superintendent

June 22, 2020 4:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled on the side of the Idaho Legislature in a suit filed against it by Idaho State Schools Superintendent Sherri…

Wyoming COVID-19 new-case count ties early-May previous high

June 22, 2020 4:33 PM Associated Press

The number of people infected with the coronavirus in Wyoming grew by the fastest rate since early May in numbers released…

Warming up into the lower 90’s before cold front arrives

June 22, 2020 3:58 PM Michael Coats

Hot temps for Tuesday and Wednesday, before a cold front arrives late Wednesday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will arrive late Wednesday and…

North Fremont Fire District issues open burn ban

June 22, 2020 3:21 PM News Team

North Fremont Fire District has issued an open burn ban effective Monday until further…

Ada County ordered to return to Stage 3 operations

June 22, 2020 3:15 PM News Team

Central District Health and Board of Health has issued an order for Ada County to return to Idaho Rebounds State 3…

California bans state-paid travel to Idaho over new laws

June 22, 2020 2:44 PM Associated Press

Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday added Idaho to a list of 11 other states where state-funded travel isn’t allowed because he determined that…

2 rabid bats found in Ada County, health officials urge caution around all bats

June 22, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

Idaho Public Health officials are reporting two bats have tested positive for rabies and were found in separate homes in Ada County.…

Police: Wyoming prosecutor says bishop abuse case still open

June 22, 2020 1:20 PM Associated Press

A criminal investigation into a retired Roman Catholic bishop accused of childhood sexual abuse by more than a dozen men remains open, police in…

University police search for Brigham Young statue vandals

June 22, 2020 1:15 PM Associated Press

Brigham Young University police were searching for the people who vandalized an on-campus statue of Brigham…

Amber Alert canceled, 10-year-old found safe

June 22, 2020 11:58 AM News Team

UPDATE 12:40 p.m. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports Gage Thomas Joslin was found safe at 12:20…

Summer is here

June 22, 2020 11:28 AM Jeff Roper

A ridge of high pressure keeps things dry and warmer as we head into the week. 80-82 today and 50’s overnight. Light and variable winds. Mid 80’s…

Gas prices on the rise

June 22, 2020 9:58 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 4.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.28/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

Deputy undergoes surgery after severely injured while patrolling river

June 22, 2020 9:55 AM News Team

UPDATE 6/22/20 2:50 p.m. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports deputy Tyler Thomson was injured while patrolling the South Fork of the…

Power restored in Ammon area

June 22, 2020 9:32 AM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 13 outages in Idaho affecting 15,189…

Warm first week of Summer

June 21, 2020 9:08 PM Andrew Howe

Sunshine and mild conditions will define the first half of the work week. Watch for a few showers to hit later…

Pocatello women spreading kindness and glitter as Porch Pixies

June 21, 2020 5:47 PM Emma Iannacone

They wear wings, carry glitter and are the “adult version of ding-dong…

Balginy added to Chukars hall of fame

June 20, 2020 10:18 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Legendary broadcaster John Balginy became the fifth member of the Chukars hall of fame Saturday. It also happened to…

Idaho Mustangs rout Logan Stampede

June 20, 2020 9:50 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs defeated the Logan Stampede 58-0 Saturday. It is the second straight shutout for Idaho. Last week…

Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 4,000, 135 new cases Saturday

June 20, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 135 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to 4,006.…

Summary into Daybell’s probable cause report

June 20, 2020 1:39 PM Chelsea Briar

The last verifiable sighting of Tylee was September 8, 2019. The last sighting of JJ was September 24,…

Bandits receive championship rings, split with Pocatello

June 19, 2020 10:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits got their 2019 American Legion World Series championship rings on Friday. The ceremony was…

Skyline claims sweep over Thunder Ridge

June 19, 2020 10:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline took both games of a double header against Thunder Ridge Friday in AA Legion baseball. The Grizzlies won the…