Magnitude 4.1 aftershock hits Central Idaho
The United States Geological Survey reports a magnitude 4.1 quake hit Central Idaho Tuesday…
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Greenway Trail ribbon cutting Tuesday
The Portneuf Health Trust formally cut a ribbon Tuesday morning opening a new Greenway Trail. …
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Teton county scales down county fair
Teton County will downsize the County Fair this…
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Jackson Council rounds out budget plan
The Jackson Town Council’s final draft budget will not call for any layoffs, yet, but some open positions will not be…
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DC Guard members test positive for COVID after protests
Members of the D.C. National Guard have tested positive for COVID-19 in the wake of the massive protests across the nation’s capital last week,…
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Idaho Falls’ Aquatic Center preparing to open
The Idaho Falls Fire Department dropped by to help the Idaho Falls Aquatic Center prepare for a public opening next…
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Sunny and Breezy
Good News! We’ve got temperatures on the rise and clearing conditions for a nice stretch of days. Enjoy 60’s, 70’s and 80’s toward 90 today through…
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Risch meets with Guard troops
Idaho Senator Jim Risch met with members of the Idaho National Guard in Washington D.C. Monday. …
Continue Reading Some Boise State student-athletes test positive for COVID-19
Multiple student-athletes at Boise State University have tested positive for COVID-19 after some teams started returning to the Idaho campus for…
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Blackfoot man sentenced to at least 10 years for rape
A 51-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison on a guilty plea to the charge of rape…
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Man arrested after high speed semi chase
A Louisiana man was arrested in American Falls after a high-speed chase in a stolen 2016 Peterbilt Semi Tractor at around 10:15 p.m. Monday.…
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1 killed, 3 injured in US 20 crash
A Minnesota truck driver was killed and two other people injured in a crash on US 20 at milepost 353, east of St. Anthony at around 3:40 p.m.…
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Chad Daybell arrested after human remains found at his property
Chad Daybell, 51, was booked into the Fremont County Jail on a felony charge of destruction or concealment of evidence Tuesday…
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2 arrested on felony drug and aggravated assault charges
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports two individuals were arrested…
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Bannock County property values keep rising as assessments go out
Property assessments were sent out on June 1.…
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UPDATE – Police respond to injury crash on US 20
Idaho State Police is currently investigating an injury crash east of St. Anthony on US 20 at milepost…
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50 new Idaho COVID-19 cases reported since last update
Idaho officials reported 50 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in Power County.…
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Cold temperatures cause concern for spud farmers
Potato farmers are limited in their defense against Monday night’s forecasted cold…
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Lawsuits filed to protect tenant eviction rights
The American Civil Liberties Union and Idaho Legal Aid Services have filed a lawsuit Monday against the state of Idaho to enforce tenants’ rights…
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Blackfoot School District summer food program begins June 15
Blackfoot School District 55 Summer Food Service Program begins June…
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Frost Advisory for Tuesday Morning, with a few showers during the day
Scattered showers Monday evening, clearing to the east by Tuesday with cold overnight low’s. A Frost Advisory has been issued for the Snake River…
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Reclaim Idaho sues for more time to collect signatures
The backers of a proposed ballot initiative to increase Idaho’s public education funding are suing the state in federal court, contending emergency…
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Blackfoot Mayor donates $1,000 award to Blackfoot Bandits Special Olympics
Last year, Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll was one of the 68 mayors across the state of Idaho who successfully completed the challenge of averaging…
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Yellowstone Avenue construction project to begin
DePatco Construction will begin repaving Yellowstone Avenue between the intersections of Cedar Street and Flandro Drive June 16. …
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Idaho leverages federal relief funds to cover public safety costs
Governor Brad Little is traveling threw Idaho, county to county, with some good…
Continue Reading 2 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho…
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Wolf headaches persist for ranchers in elk-rich Jackson Hole
A large elk population continues to lure wolves to cattle ranches in Jackson Hole.…
Continue Reading Widespread Chilly Showers
Hang on, we’ll get this nasty weather out of here in a day or two and back to normal. Highs today only in the 50’s. Snow mixed with rain around the…
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Gas prices on the rise
Idaho gas prices rose 3.8 cents per gallon over the past week to an average $2.21 per gallon on Monday, according to a Gas Buddy survey of 802 gas…
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9 rescued from Henry’s Fork float trip
Nine people were rescued from a cabin below Stone Bridge, northeast of Ashton, after their inner-tubes toppled in the Henry’s Fork of the Snake…
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Winter weather in early June
Expect mountain snow tonight, with frosty weather into upper elevations. Freezing temperatures could even affect portions of the Snake River Plain by…
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High speed chase ends with police PIT maneuver
A Pocatello woman is being held in jail following a high speed chase Sunday morning.…
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Dirt bike rider killed in highway crash
Norman C. Nix, 53, of Las Vegas, Nevada was killed Saturday after losing control of his motorcycle.…
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Two killed, deputy injured in Cassia County crash
A Cassia County Sheriff’s Deputy was flown to Portneuf Medical Center Saturday, after a head-on crash that left two other people dead.…
Continue Reading 28 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 28 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading 5 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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Bandits and Runnin’ Rebels meet up for a scrimmage
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits and Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels met up at Bonneville High School for a scrimmage. The Rebels…
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Grizzlies walk-off in extra innings
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies used a George Price walk-off single to win 10-9 over the Utah Blue Chips. Landon Merzlock got…
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No 2020 season for the Grays
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Gate City Grays announced their Northern Utah League season is suspended. Pocatello’s independent baseball team…
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State Rodeo Finals are back on
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Rodeo Finals will happen in Bingham County. The rodeo will start on June 16 at the Eastern Idaho…
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Chukars season is in jeopardy
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls Chukars President & GM, Kevin Greene says he can see the writing on the wall. Nothing is official…
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Police identify body of man found in the Snake River
Idaho Falls Police have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Snake River…
Continue Reading 57 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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Scattered showers this weekend, snow showers possible Sunday and Monday
A large area of low pressure is on track to arrive this weekend. We’ll see scattered showers late Friday, a possible break Saturday morning, with…
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Nursing homes account for 60% of Idaho COVID-19 deaths
More than 60% of Idaho’s coronavirus-related deaths are among residents of long-term care facilities like nursing homes, according to numbers…
Continue Reading 3 new COVID-19 cases in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in Bingham County.…
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2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Flood Warning and Flood Watch for the Teton River and Henry’s Fork
(KIFI/KIDK) With rising water levels in the Upper Snake River Plain and Teton Valley, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a warning…
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Idaho Supreme Court considers State Superintendent lawsuit
Idaho’s Supreme Court justices seemed skeptical on Friday about whether the Legislature can legally shift some duties previously handled by one…
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Republican Utah lawmaker to back NAACP police-reform plan
A Republican lawmaker in Utah said Friday he’ll support police reform legislation championed by the NAACP aimed at ending brutality and racial…
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Local artists find new ways to grind during pandemic
The Gem supports local artists by giving them a place to perform but the venue shut down when the pandemic…
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2 new COVID-19 cases identified at Ft. Hall
The Fort Hall Tribal Office of Emergency Management reports two newly identified COVID-19 positive cases on the Fort Hall Reservation. …
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Idaho National Guard bound for Washington D.C. to support local law enforcement
The Idaho National Guard is sending members to Washington D.C. to assist in guarding monuments, buildings, and other property throughout the National…
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Idaho to release COVID-19 records for Long Term Care facilities
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will publish a weekly report regarding COVID-19 for long term care facilities.…
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Minnetonka Cave to open June 13
the Minnetonka Cave will open on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest June 13. …
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Upper Snake water supply looks good
The June Water Supply Outlook projects snowpack will be near or exceed normal snowpack in the Upper Snake…
Continue Reading COVID-19 mass testing results still being processed
More than 1,300 people were tested at a COVID-19 active disease mass testing event with Emerg-A-Care and Jackson Hole Fire/EMS on May…
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Woman found pinned by car, dead, at Wyoming oilfield site
A woman was found dead at an oilfield site in northeastern…
Continue Reading Facing budget crisis, Wyoming closing 10 highway rest areas
The Wyoming Department of Transportation plans to close 10 highway rest areas to save money amid a budget…
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Driver OK after train avoids hitting pickup that crashed on tracks
Idaho Falls Police report a driver received only minor cuts and scrapes in a single-vehicle accident where the vehicle had stopped on the train…
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Meat-rendering company where worker died fined by OSHA
The owner of an Idaho meat-rendering plant where an employee died earlier this year has been fined more than $63,000 by the federal Occupational…
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Idaho offers $1,500 bonus for people return to work
Governor Brad Little on Friday announced a plan for people to receive a one-time bonus of up to $1,500 to return to…
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Suspect arrested after two-state pursuit
A variety of law enforcement agencies participated in arresting a driver running from police in Montana. …
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More than 150 bikes awarded to students with perfect attendance
After two years, Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello is bringing back its Pass Program for students in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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New insight on police conduct from Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming law enforcement agencies invited community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer questions…
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Idaho National Guard sends personnel to Washington D.C.
The Idaho National Guard will provide approximately 400 personnel to assist in guarding monuments, buildings and other property throughout the…
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Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
Continue Reading 57 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new cases in Southeast Idaho
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading 12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed 12 new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…
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HOT Friday, more wind and thunderstorms
A windy storm front is exiting the region tonight, with just a few evening thunderstorms. We’ll see more wind for Friday with really warm…
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Recovered COVID-19 patient leaves EIRMC after 55 day stay
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced a 54-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was discharged Thursday after recovering from COVID-19.…
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UPDATE: Amber Alert activated for 2 children believed to be in imminent danger
An Amber Alert has been activated for 6-year-old Leo Isador Hiibel-Cloutier who was abducted in Rathdrum,…
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Wyoming Governor orders steeper cuts
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is instructing state agencies to take immediate action to further reduce spending and prepare for deeper cuts in the…
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New Idaho unemployment claims drop
Idaho unemployment claims for the week ending May 30 dropped 22% from the previous week. …
Continue Reading Idaho woman kills 5-year-old son and self, authorities say
A mother killed her 5-year-old son and then herself at their home in Idaho, police…
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Federal grant could help local law enforcement hire new recruits
A federal grant may be helping take the load off of local law enforcement. The Dept. of Justice is awarding nearly $400 million to agencies across…
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Costco construction “on track” despite challenges
Costco is now accepting applications for their new location in Idaho Falls, even as construction of the new store continues on the corner of Lincoln…
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ISU lays out plans to resume in-person class in the Fall, no tuition increase
Classes, on-campus housing and sporting events will return in the fall, but they will function differently in accordance with CDC…
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US designates Northern Idaho county as drug-trafficking area
Federal officials on Thursday announced that a northern Idaho county with a drug-trafficking problem will be included in a regional enforcement…
Continue Reading Sunny and Windy
Our Forecast is great for outdoors until late Friday and Saturday. Thunderstorms take over the weekend and temperatures drop to the 70’s and 50’s by…
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4th of July Parade canceled in Jackson
The Jackson Hole Chamber has canceled the 4th of July Town Parade for…
Continue Reading Yellowstone reports zero positive COVID-19 tests in first round of employee testing
Yellowstone National Park tested 43 non-symptomatic employees for COVID-19 on May 28 and 29. All test results came back negative.…
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Wyoming unemployment filings decline, still way up from 2019
Applications for temporary unemployment assistance in Wyoming declined during the week ending May 30 as the U.S. economy continued to struggle with…
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Cutthroat trout rebounds on Blackfoot River
The Upper Blackfoot Confluence (UBC) reports success in improving cutthroat trout habitat on the Upper Blackfoot River.…
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Police: Man fatally shoots another man in Gillette apartment
Police in northeastern Wyoming say a man fatally shot another man in the…
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Arrest made after vandalism at the Idaho Statehouse
During an otherwise peaceful demonstration Wednesday night, Idaho State Police arrested an 18-year-old Boise woman for spray painting on the front of…
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Teton County investigates vandalism
The Teton County, Idaho Sheriff’s Office is investigating vandalism of the County Courthouse in Driggs this week.…
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Vote count reverses District 35 race
The Idaho Secretary of State’s Office has changed the final count in an upper valley legislative race. …
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Swan Valley school wins grant to address lead contamination
The Swan Valley Elementary School in Bonneville County has been awarded an $8,395 low-interest drinking water loan from the Idaho Department of…
Continue Reading October 2020 LDS General Conference to be virtual only
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following letter about the October 2020 general…
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Simpson co-sponsors “Great American Outdoors Act”
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson is co-sponsoring legislation to help address public land maintenance…
Continue Reading Jackson area law enforcement hosting dialogue today
Teton County, Wyoming law enforcement agencies are inviting community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer…
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IFPD reaches out to the public to bring peace
The department says they are aware of the conversations dominating our Nation right…
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Hundreds gather in Pocatello for “Kneel For Nine: Unity March”
Hundreds gathered in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello Wednesday for the “Kneel For Nine Unity…
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Bandits team up with Chukars at Melaleuca Field
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games…
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Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
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Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
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Warm, Windy and Thunderstorms
We’re still under the influence of warmer than average temperatures with a westerly flow from the jet stream. A storm system is expected to arrive…
Continue Reading Local health districts report multiple new Idaho COVID-19 cases as state numbers near 3,000
Idaho officials reported 57 new COVID-19 cases on…
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