July 2020

No one hurt after camper flips over

July 28, 2020 9:03 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say no one was seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 15 Tuesday that blocked the northbound lanes for two…

Woman arrested after night-long altercation

July 28, 2020 8:41 AM News Team

One woman was arrested after a night long standoff with Bonneville County SWAT…

AA Legion Baseball State Tournament Scores – Monday, July 27

July 27, 2020 9:54 PM News Team

Monday, July…

Rexburg’s game plan against COVID-19

July 27, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

‘United We Stand Against COVID,’ as Mayor Merrill explains, is an initiative to help educate the public to remember to do things to keep people safe…

Idaho among states receiving unsolicited seed packages from China

July 27, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is warning people who get unsolicated package of seeds in the mail from China to not open…

60 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 27, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases on…

517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths

July 27, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

It’s BOSS: Blackfoot School District working on new online option

July 27, 2020 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

The Blackfoot School District 55 is working on an online option for families who want to avoid in-person learning, but still want to stay in the…

KABOOM! Watch the blasting at Idaho Falls construction site

July 27, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

Headwaters Construction plans to blast out rock near the roundabout at South Utah Avenue and Bridgeport Road in Idaho Falls…

Thunderstorms, isolated showers, Red Flag Warning posted

July 27, 2020 3:16 PM Michael Coats

Thunderstorm and shower chance for Tuesday For Monday evening, warm with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. East wind 10 to 15 MPH,…

Video streaming will continue in Daybell-Vallow court hearings

July 27, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

Fremont County Judge Feren Eddins has denied a motion to bar live broadcast or livestream coverage of preliminary court hearings for Lori Vallow and…

Mule deer found shot in Salmon

July 27, 2020 11:31 AM News Team

A young mule deer buck was shot within the city limits of Salmon, Idaho Fish and Game reported Monday morning.…

INL discovery could lead to better batteries

July 27, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

An INL-UCSD discovery could lead to better vehicle lithium batteries and more.…

Shelley man injured in I-15 crash

July 27, 2020 11:23 AM News Team

A Shelley man was hospitalized at 6:52 p.m. Sunday after a crash at milepost 84 on Interstate 15, just north of Fort…

Idaho gas prices dip again

July 27, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Drivers are continuing to see lower prices for gasoline this summer. …

Sunny Monday, Tuesday storms

July 26, 2020 9:07 PM Andrew Howe

High temperatures will break into the 90’s Monday. A few scattered showers will wander through the higher elevations. Showers will be more widespread…

Legion Baseball State Tournament features plenty of East Idaho teams

July 26, 2020 9:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The AA American Legion State Tournament begins on Monday at Minico High School. Due to the Pandemic, Treasure Valley…

350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 26, 2020 7:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Missing Rigby woman’s body found in Idaho Falls

July 26, 2020 3:57 AM News Team

Rigby Police are attempting to locate Becky Ann Tracy, 48, who was last seen Thursday…

Motorcyclist killed in US 20 crash

July 26, 2020 3:40 AM News Team

A Utah man was killed when his motorcyle collided with a horse trailer at around 4:49 p.m. Saturday. …

Mustangs head to division championship with another blowout win

July 25, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs used another 50 point first-half to beat the Logan Stampede, 72-0. With the win the Mustangs have…

Car wash supports Firth sports

July 25, 2020 11:39 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local high is looking to raise funds to keep spring sports going. …

Multiple fires start in southeast Idaho

July 25, 2020 10:10 PM News Team

Lightning tracked over southeast Idaho Saturday afternoon and evening ignited multiple…

New market in Old Town Pocatello aims to support local artisans

July 25, 2020 8:50 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s a new place for Pocatellans to support local…

Sunny Sunday, a few storms ahead

July 25, 2020 8:10 PM Andrew Howe

Expect dry, mild conditions Sunday. A few storms hit early in the week, but temperatures stay…

ISP adds extra focus on seat belt enforcement

July 25, 2020 6:27 PM News Team

Idaho State troopers are reminding you that taking responsibility for your own safety means buckling…

563 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

July 25, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 563 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…

Sunny weekend

July 24, 2020 9:04 PM Andrew Howe

Clear skies will dominate the weekend forecast. Temperatures will gradually rise toward 90-degree highs by…

Idaho State soccer, volleyball, cross country to begin September 18

July 24, 2020 6:18 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fall competition for olympic sports in the Big Sky Conference will begin Friday, September 18. The BSC President’s…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

July 24, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

Dispatch calls increasing in Bonneville County

July 24, 2020 5:58 PM Chelsea Briar

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 28,000 calls for services so far this year. In July alone, there were about 3,205 calls…

82 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 24, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Media objects to not allowing video access at Vallow, Daybell hearings

July 24, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Local media, including Local News 8, along with other regional and national media organizations have joined together to object to a motion that would…

Critical habitat proposed for rare southwestern Idaho plant

July 24, 2020 2:52 PM Associated Press

Environmental groups reacted with mixed responses Thursday to a Trump administration plan to create critical habitat for a small, flowering plant…

Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic

July 24, 2020 1:01 PM Chelsea Briar

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…

Crews prepare to open US-95 south of Riggins on Monday

July 24, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

Crews were able to drill and blast some of the biggest boulders over the last week that have kept the temporary road around the base of the slide on…

Breezy, Warm, and Beautiful

July 24, 2020 11:17 AM Jeff Roper

The last bit of rain leaves the area via Jackson, thanks to a cold front that clears us out for more sun this weekend. Highs hovering around 86-89…

Pocatello requires masks at city buildings, facilities; Mayor issues proclamation encouraging you to “Wear a Face Covering”

July 24, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Blad is implementing face-covering measures for City employees and for citizens who enter City facilities and participate in programs…

Additional funds approved for school staff COVID-19 testing, school supplies

July 24, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million Friday to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in…

INL seeks information for new space mission

July 24, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

Battelle Energy Alliance is leading a Department of Energy effort to round up technology for future moon missions.…

Pickup struck by train near Lava Hot Springs

July 24, 2020 8:19 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say no one was seriously injured in a crash involving a pickup and a train, just north of Lava Hot Springs on Blaser Highway at…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 23

July 23, 2020 10:09 PM News Team

Thursday, July…

Dry weather, with just a few isolated showers

July 23, 2020 9:25 PM Andrew Howe

High temperatures will be hitting 80’s and 90’s all through the next week. Watch for a pattern of evening showers in the mountains, with an…

Mountain River Ranch closes shop

July 23, 2020 8:48 PM Adrian Luevano

HEISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local landmark business is shutting its doors due in-part to the coronavirus. Mountain River Ranch owner Tran King says…

414 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 3 new deaths

July 23, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 414 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on…

Utah family sues city, police officers in killing of son

July 23, 2020 4:47 PM Associated Press

The parents of a Utah man who was shot and killed by police in his driveway while holding a knife have filed a lawsuit against the city of Ogden and…

Utah educators rally for more virus protections in schools

July 23, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

A group of more than 150 educators rallied outside the Utah Capitol building Thursday to call for stronger protections against the coronavirus for…

More than 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area Thursday

July 23, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

Local health officials reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases on…

Rexburg "Pioneer Song" musical play flyer

Pioneer Day Presentation will take place in Rexburg

July 23, 2020 4:22 PM Jilliana Colina

On Friday a Pioneer Day musical play will take place at the Beehive Pavilion in Rexburg’s Porter…

Deputies seek bombing suspect

July 23, 2020 3:15 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying a man who put an explosive device on the front door of a home on…

Teton County looks for testing volunteers

July 23, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming health officials are enlisting volunteers to test using the Curative SARS-CoV-2 asay, an oral swab that tests for the presence…

Jorge Balderas, Sasha Martinez and Laura Zamudio

3 arrested after woman reports being held hostage and tortured

July 23, 2020 2:05 PM News Team

Three individuals have been arrested after a woman reports being held hostage and…

Governor Little announces Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

Decrease in immunizations is causing concern

July 23, 2020 12:07 PM Chelsea Briar

There is a concern in the pediatric medical community that some children were not immunized during the…

Grass fire near I-15 in Pocatello

July 23, 2020 11:38 AM News Team

There is a grass fire in the area of Interstate 15 southbound at milepost 67, in…

Jackson Police Chief announces retirement

July 23, 2020 11:37 AM News Team

After 11 years in the post, Jackson Police Chief Todd Smith has announced he will retire effective August 23.…

East Idaho Fair Food Tour makes a stop in Idaho Falls

July 23, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

The East Idaho Fair Food Tour is making a stop in Idaho Falls on…

Hospital staff encourage COVID-19 safety

July 23, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals are encouraging people to take action to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Logan mayor proposes mask mandate amid coronavirus pandemic

July 23, 2020 10:25 AM Associated Press

A mayor in northern Utah has asked for a citywide mask mandate to limit the spread of COVID-19, a request that has drawn mixed reactions from Cache…

Initial unemployment claims increase 4%

July 23, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

Idahoans filed 5,687 new claims for unemployment insurance benefits for the week ending July 18. …

Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections, and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

Bridge work underway on I-15 near Blackfoot

July 23, 2020 8:44 AM News Team

Repair work begins today on three bridges along Interstate 15 near Blackfoot.…

Mountain Storms but Sunny

July 23, 2020 7:54 AM Jeff Roper

It will be seasonal in the SRP for today 88-91, with 30% chance of scattered storms in the afternoon. SSW winds 10-25G. Lows in the 50’s. Main storms…

Madison takes two from the Bees

July 22, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison swept the Idaho Falls Bees in a AA Legion double header Wednesday. The Cats won the first game 10-6 and the…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Wednesday, July 22

July 22, 2020 10:26 PM News Team

Wednesday, July…

Scattered showers with increased sunshine

July 22, 2020 8:27 PM Andrew Howe

Expect a few scattered showers, Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms will focus on Central Idaho’s mountain regions. Dryer weather is scheduled for…

Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate

July 22, 2020 6:22 PM Chelsea Briar

Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…

Ultimate Bullriding Battle canceled

July 22, 2020 6:02 PM Karole Honas

The Ultimate Bullriding Battle is canceled this year.…

“Ride On Dads:” a Pocatello dad on a mission to get men tested for prostate cancer

July 22, 2020 5:27 PM Emma Iannacone

He’s an avid cyclist, father and husband, and he’s battling prostate…

Making sure your car is road worthy for the summer heat

July 22, 2020 5:25 PM Jilliana Colina

With the heat, ISP has seen a lot of vehicle fires from…

Yellowstone officials: 7 grizzly bear attacks this year

July 22, 2020 5:23 PM Associated Press

Wildlife officials in Yellowstone National Park have documented seven grizzly bear encounters resulting in injuries so far this year, an increase…

500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 9 new deaths

July 22, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

Cassia County investigating cattle thefts

July 22, 2020 4:59 PM News Team

Cassia County detectives are investigating a months-long cattle theft. …

19 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, 22 in eastern Idaho

July 22, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed cases of…

Testing finds 10 coronavirus cases at Wyoming prison

July 22, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

Testing of inmates, staff and healthcare workers at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has detected at least 10 cases of the coronavirus, corrections…

Portneuf Medical Center names CEO

July 22, 2020 3:37 PM News Team

Following a nationwide search, Portneuf Medical Center has named Jordan Herget as its new Chief Executive Officer.…

Frostop Drive-In collects donations for teens killed, injured in crash

July 22, 2020 3:22 PM News Team

The Frostop Drive-In in Ashton is collecting donations for the four families affected by an accident Friday that took the lives of three teens and…

Idaho Power customers targeted by scam

July 22, 2020 3:16 PM News Team

Idaho Power Company warns its customers are being targeted by…

Utah sees virus surge — but not in county with mask order

July 22, 2020 3:03 PM Associated Press

Utah is among the many U.S. states battling a surge in coronavirus cases, but officials said Wednesday the Salt Lake City area is bucking the trend…

NPS seeks information after group damages historic hayfield

July 22, 2020 2:57 PM News Team

National Park Service investigators are looking for information related to activities that caused significant resource damage along historic Mormon…

Supreme Court asked to allow online initiative signatures

July 22, 2020 2:41 PM Associated Press

A group that wants Idaho to count online signatures during the coronavirus pandemic for an education funding initiative for the November ballot says…

Labor Department conquering backlog

July 22, 2020 2:30 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor reports it has cleared the 42,000 unemployment insurance claims that had been pending since June 6. …

Town Square Shootout canceled

July 22, 2020 1:49 PM News Team

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, Town of Jackson and the Jackson Hole Playhouse have unanimously decided to postpone the Town Square Shootout…

Revive @ 5 canceled for 2020

July 22, 2020 1:42 PM News Team

The Bannock Civitan Board of Directors has decided to cancel this summer’s Revive @ 5…

Red Cross offers virtual care for families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19

July 22, 2020 1:05 PM News Team

The American Red Cross of Greater Idaho has launched a Virtual Family Assistance Center to support families struggling with loss and grief due to the…