June 2020

Soldiers of Hope needs support during pandemic

June 3, 2020 5:05 PM Chelsea Briar

A local overdose awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the pandemic.…

4 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 3, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…

Bingham County Assessor to step down end of June

June 3, 2020 3:55 PM News Team

Bingham County Assessor Ron Simmons is planning to resign his office at the end of this month.…

Health officials say social gatherings have a big impact on COVID-19 cases

June 3, 2020 3:10 PM News Team

Social gatherings are a common denominator in the rise of cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho, according to Southeastern Idaho Public Health…

Thousands attend vigil at Idaho Statehouse in Boise

June 3, 2020 2:31 PM Associated Press

Thousands of people attended a vigil in front of the Idaho Statehouse to protest the killing of George Floyd in a largely peaceful…

Amy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety

June 3, 2020 1:57 PM Emma Iannacone

Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…

University of Wyoming drafts reopening plan for 2020-21 year

June 3, 2020 12:39 PM Associated Press

University of Wyoming officials have drafted a plan to resume classes on campus with a modified schedule next school year, provided the state helps…

Boy Scout resident camps closed for the year

June 3, 2020 12:17 PM News Team

A Grand Teton Boy Scout Council task force has recommended the Council suspend all resident camps and Cub Scout Day Camp operations. …

Governor Little appoints Aaron von Ehlinger to District 6 House Seat

June 3, 2020 11:45 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced the appointment of Aaron von Ehlinger to fill the Idaho House of Representatives seat for Legislative District…

Gordon: Wyoming keeping Guard troops home, ready if needed

June 3, 2020 11:04 AM Associated Press

There are no plans to deploy Wyoming National Guard troops to quell riots in other states but they will be available in case they’re needed in…

Tax Commission customer-service counters open as June 15 deadline nears

June 3, 2020 9:52 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission’s customer-service counters have reopened in time to help taxpayers navigate the June 15 deadline for state income…

Regional legislative races decided

June 3, 2020 4:59 AM News Team

There were a few contested republican races for regional legislative seats in eastern…

Final county results in: Madison, Franklin, Custer

June 3, 2020 4:21 AM News Team

There weren’t many races in Madison, Franklin or Custer County primaries, but most were close.…

Fulcher wins 1st District GOP primary

June 2, 2020 10:19 PM Associated Press

Rep. Russ Fulcher has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 1st Congressional…

Bingham and Oneida election results

June 2, 2020 10:15 PM News Team

Results are now in for Bingham and Oneida…

Biden moves closer to formally winning Democratic nomination

June 2, 2020 10:09 PM Associated Press

Joe Biden is on the cusp of formally securing the Democratic presidential nomination after winning hundreds more delegates in primary contests…

Teton County, Idaho election results

June 2, 2020 10:07 PM News Team

Two contested races were decided by Teton County, Idaho Republicans…

Bannock County election results

June 2, 2020 9:52 PM News Team

Ernie Moser is the apparent winner of the Bannock County republican nomination for County Commissioner. Moser had 3,659 votes to Joel Jolley…

Simpson wins 2nd District GOP primary

June 2, 2020 9:50 PM Associated Press

Mike Simpson has won the Republican primary for Idaho’s 2nd Congressional…

Bonneville County election results

June 2, 2020 9:46 PM News Team

Two closely watched races in Bonneville County were settled by republican voters…

Jordan to face Risch in Idaho’s U.S. Senate race in November

June 2, 2020 9:44 PM Associated Press

Paulette Jordan, who garnered national attention in 2018 amid hopes from supporters she could become the county’s first Native American governor, on…

Power County election results

June 2, 2020 9:40 PM News Team

Four people were vying for the Republican nomination for Sheriff in Power County. …

Jefferson County election results

June 2, 2020 9:33 PM News Team

Three republican races were settled in Jefferson County…

2 Lemhi County Commission seats decided

June 2, 2020 9:23 PM News Team

Two Lemhi County Commission seats were decided…

Fremont County election results

June 2, 2020 9:16 PM News Team

Fremont County voters have selected Republican Blair Dance for County Commissioner in District 1.…

Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem

June 2, 2020 7:10 PM Ariel Schroeder

Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem across…

Judge dismisses case challenging Idaho’s initiative process

June 2, 2020 5:22 PM Associated Press

A federal lawsuit challenging Idaho’s ballot initiative process as unconstitutional because it requires signatures from multiple legislative…

Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls

June 2, 2020 5:15 PM Jilliana Colina

Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…

27 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

June 2, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,933 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 35 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening

June 2, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…

7 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 2, 2020 4:25 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed seven new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho – 3 in Bannock County, 3 in Bingham County, and 1 in…

Revival gathering participants in Idaho Falls test positive for COVID-19

June 2, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

During the week of May 17-23, a revival took place at the Potter’s House church in Idaho Falls.…

Windy, thunderstorms and warm temperatures

June 2, 2020 3:48 PM Michael Coats

A westerly flow off the jet stream is keeping windy weather and occasional thunderstorms in the forecast for the next couple of days. A storm system…

ISU to resume in-person instruction, adjusts fall schedule

June 2, 2020 3:10 PM News Team

Idaho State University announced plans to resume full campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, which will include in-person instruction.…

Idaho higher education’s plan for the fall semester

June 2, 2020 3:07 PM News Team

With the COVID-19 pandemic expected to be active for the foreseeable future, our colleges and universities are now focused on the fall semester and…

Black bear euthanized in Wyoming after attempted break-in

June 2, 2020 1:46 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has killed a black bear that was believed to be the subject of several complaints in northwestern Wyoming near…

Fundraiser for Guardian Angel Safety Lights to honor Deputy Wyatt Maser

June 2, 2020 1:00 PM News Team

To honor fallen Bonneville County Deputy Wyatt Maser and help ensure the safety of law enforcement officers, Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho…

Increased COVID-19 cases confirmed in Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Region

June 2, 2020 12:45 PM News Team

As restrictions have been loosened and the State is re-opening, an increase in COVID-19 cases, along with a death in a neighboring health district,…

Bannock County cancels PRIDDAHO and state rodeo championships

June 2, 2020 12:29 PM Emma Iannacone

Bannock County Commissioners revoked access to county facilities for two upcoming…

Yellowstone Park entrances in Montana opened to visitors

June 2, 2020 12:27 PM Associated Press

Three Yellowstone National Park entrances have opened in Montana after they were closed two months ago to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…

Results for Idaho’s first mail-in primary due late Tuesday

June 2, 2020 11:23 AM Associated Press

Idaho is holding its first mail-in primary because of the coronavirus pandemic, and a federal court ruling is allowing voters an extra week to…

Spider season is upon us

June 2, 2020 10:20 AM Ariel Schroeder

Our new seasonal risk at home is a lot bigger than any virus. It’s pest…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Windy Week

June 2, 2020 7:49 AM Jeff Roper

We’ve got some breezes to escort clouds mixed with sun through the region today tomorrow. SSW 15-25 mph with gusts to 30mph. Highs are cooler than…

Safety protocols in place at Idaho State as athletes return to campus

June 1, 2020 10:09 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA…

Staying breezy with scattered thunderstorms in the mix

June 1, 2020 6:06 PM Michael Coats

A split flow of low pressure over the west is still delivering warmer than average temperatures, with a southwest and westerly flow. We’ll see…

Shelley man sentenced after hiding grandmother’s death

June 1, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers announced 25-year-old Harley Howell of Shelley was sentenced Monday to a guilty plea of failure to report a…

67 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

June 1, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,906 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 35 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…

LDS Church President’s statement about racism, calls for respect for human dignity

June 1, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

In light of recent events, Russell M. Nelson, President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following message on his social…

3 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 1, 2020 4:39 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 in southeast…

Experts say you should always be ‘bear aware’

June 1, 2020 4:04 PM Jilliana Colina

A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…

Idaho cities continue population growth in 2019

June 1, 2020 4:01 PM News Team

Idaho’s cities continue to be magnets drawing population from outside the state and from Idaho’s rural areas, according to the Idaho Department of…

18-year-old sentenced for aggravated assault with use of a deadly weapon

June 1, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

Bingham County Prosecutor Paul Rogers announced 18-year-old Isabelle Jolley pleaded guilty and was sentenced Monday on one count of aggravated…

“Losses are outstanding:” bar owners hit hard during shut down

June 1, 2020 3:32 PM Emma Iannacone

Zero bar sales, no patrons and little financial guidance made it difficult for bars to get through the…

Firefighters respond to kitchen fire

June 1, 2020 1:58 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Fire Department crews are on scene of a kitchen fire that was reported to dispatch at 1:25 p.m.…

Fluor gift supports Idaho Red Cross during COVID-19

June 1, 2020 12:18 PM News Team

Fluor Corporation has given the Red Cross of Idaho a $10,000 gift to support the organization’s work during the COVID-19…

First COVID-19 death in Bannock County

June 1, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the first death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

Visit EBR-I this summer with free virtual, online tours

June 1, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

The Experimental Breeder Reactor (EBR-I) typically welcomes visitors from around the world during the summer months.…

6 tips for filing Idaho taxes

June 1, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission is offering some tips to make filing taxes easier as the June 15 state income tax deadline…

5 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 1, 2020 10:09 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed five new cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho – 1 in Bingham, 4 in Franklin County.…

Idaho gas prices continue to rise

June 1, 2020 9:48 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 4.8 cents per gallon in the past week averaging $2.13/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

Sunny Monday

June 1, 2020 8:35 AM Jeff Roper

After storms on Sunday, we’ll take sunshine today for the region with highs in the low to mid 80’s. Breezes later with be southwesterly 15-25 mph…

Month: June 2020