July 2020

More outdoor fun could lead to more wildfires

July 21, 2020 4:21 PM Ariel Schroeder

COIVID-19 is pushing more people to the outdoors, but this could be increasing the chances of a…

Hot with afternoon and evening thunderstorms

July 21, 2020 4:20 PM Michael Coats

Scattered thunderstorms in the forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, as monsoonal moisture pushes in from the south. A Red Flag Warning has been issue…

9 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 21, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of…

Mandatory face coverings in public approved by EIPH board

July 21, 2020 4:10 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted unanimously at a meeting Tuesday night for mandatory face masks in the…

Chinese Peak Fire was human-caused

July 21, 2020 3:27 PM News Team

The Pocatello Fire Department, with the assistance of the Idaho Falls District Bureau of Land Management, has determined the Chinese Peak Fire was…

Boise St, San Diego St favorites to win Mountain West

July 21, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

Boise State and San Diego State have been picked to win their divisions in the Mountain West preseason poll.…

Idaho Land Board eyes building a prison as an investment

July 21, 2020 3:11 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Land Board is considering building a prison as a possible investment with $130 million it has accumulated through the sale of commercial…

West Nile Virus detected in body of water in northern Utah

July 21, 2020 2:37 PM Associated Press

Health officials in northeastern Utah have detected West Nile Virus in a body of water, the state’s first report of the virus this…

Virus restrictions eased, Wyoming unemployment fell in June

July 21, 2020 12:28 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s unemployment rate fell to 7.6% in June, down from 8.8% in May as state officials lifted some public health orders for slowing spread of the…

Harry Potter fundraiser to help the Ronald McDonald Houses charity

July 21, 2020 12:17 PM Ariel Schroeder

Watching Harry Potter on the big screens is helping local families with a sick child at the hospital.…

Police: Idaho suspect in shootout was part of 2016 standoff

July 21, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

The Idaho State Police has identified a man injured during a police pursuit and shootout in northern Idaho on Saturday that began during an attempted…

Idaho Falls Chamber calls for special legislative session

July 21, 2020 12:05 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce President Chip Schwarze is calling on Governor Brad Little to call a special session of the Idaho Legislature.…

EIRMC names Chief Medical Officer

July 21, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has named Dr. Timothy Ballard as Chief Medical Officer. …

Police seek help identifying suspects involved in Blackhawk fire

July 21, 2020 11:05 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help identifying suspects involved in the Blackhawk…

Bingham’s telehealth lets patients see doctors without leaving home

July 21, 2020 10:58 AM News Team

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed our lives, and in some ways, for the better. All kinds of businesses have learned to get the…

Town Hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.

July 21, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

Prosecutor seeks limits on video coverage in Vallow-Daybell cases

July 21, 2020 9:25 AM News Team

Magistrate Judge Michelle Mallard has determined that public broadcast of Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Madison County court case will be restricted.…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Monday, July 20

July 20, 2020 10:22 PM News Team

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Motor Vu Drive-In raising funds for Ronald McDonald House

July 20, 2020 6:25 PM Ariel Schroeder

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First COVID-19 death confirmed in Jefferson County resident

July 20, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Madison Memorial Hospital have confirmed the death of a female in her 80s from Jefferson County due to…

Reclaim Idaho get 7,000 signatures in first week

July 20, 2020 5:56 PM Linda Larsen

Reclaim Idaho is finishing up its first week of collecting online…

Chubbuck now has its own farmers market

July 20, 2020 5:51 PM Linda Larsen

Getting the freshest produce just got easier in one local…

393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths

July 20, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases on…

42 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of…

How to stay safe on the roadways during the 100 deadliest days

July 20, 2020 4:40 PM Jilliana Colina

Spence tells us officers are pulling over more people for speeding than normal.…

Man accused of assaulting woman after positive COVID-19 test

July 20, 2020 4:20 PM Associated Press

Four Utah County Sheriff’s deputies are in isolation after arresting a man who is accused of assaulting a woman after he reportedly tested positive…

Hot and Sunny Tuesday, Thunderstorms Wednesday

July 20, 2020 4:18 PM Michael Coats

Hot and sunny for Tuesday with highs into the 90’s. We’ll see scattered thunderstorms arrivng Wednesday afternoon with some gusty winds. A Fire…

Federal contractor on Idaho bridge project pays $92,290 in back wages

July 20, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), JM Concrete Inc. has paid $92,290 in back wages to 27…

New Public Health Order for Teton County, Wyo.

July 20, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Teton District Health Officer has issued a new Public Health Order #20-6 for Teton County, WY, including the City of…

Idaho lawmakers seek options for calling special sessions

July 20, 2020 3:51 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers concerned that Republican Gov. Brad Little has too much power following his emergency declaration because of the coronavirus pandemic…

ISU professor recovering after going cross country for heart surgery

July 20, 2020 2:59 PM News Team

An Idaho State University College of Business management professor is recovering from a successful heart operation he received in New York on July…

Majority of Idaho cities, counties submit letters of intent to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers

July 20, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

Fifty-four cities and 28 counties submitted letters of intent to participate in Governor Brad Little’s plan that leverages federal coronavirus relief…

North Fremont burn ban in effect starting July 26

July 20, 2020 2:46 PM News Team

The North Fremont (Ashton) Fire District will be imposing a burn ban effective Sunday, July…

Wyoming Legislature may consider relief for tourism sector

July 20, 2020 1:37 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Legislature could consider providing up to $2 million to help the state’s tourism sector cope with the economic impact of the…

Gov. Little applauds federal court decision supporting Idaho health insurance option

July 20, 2020 12:52 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little applauded a federal court decision that supports Idaho’s approach for Enhanced Short-term…

University of Wyoming drafts plan for fall COVID-19 closures

July 20, 2020 12:48 PM Associated Press

University of Wyoming officials have released a plan to respond to any surge in the coronavirus on campus after students return in the…

Wildfire forces evacuations in 2 southwest Utah communities

July 20, 2020 11:54 AM Associated Press

A wildfire forced resident evacuations in two communities in the southwest corner of Utah, emergency officials…

New Henry’s Lake restroom murals

July 20, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Last fall, the installation began for a new double vault toilet on an increasingly well-used BLM site at Henry’s Lake.…

Tradition endures with western Wyoming cattle drive

July 20, 2020 10:59 AM Associated Press

Each spring since the 1890s, Sublette County cattle ranchers have pushed their herds from the lowlands up to summer pasture along the upper Green…

Billings Montana Temple among list of 12 temples to begin reopening Phase 2

July 20, 2020 10:48 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces phased temple reopenings each week.…

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Mink Creek Road

July 20, 2020 10:26 AM News Team

A 63-year-old Moore man was killed in a motorcycle crash on Mink Creek Road near South Fork Mink Creek Road, south of Pocatello Sunday around 12…

Idaho gas prices rise

July 20, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise

July 20, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Still Hot, Calm Winds

July 20, 2020 7:46 AM Jeff Roper

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Man killed in crash on Highway 20

July 20, 2020 4:16 AM News Team

ASHTON, Idaho (Idaho State Police news release) – On Sunday, July 19, 2020 at approximately 4:48 P.M., Idaho State Police investigated a…

Dry and clear for a couple more days

July 19, 2020 6:02 PM Andrew Howe

Sunshine and warm weather continue for the first half of the work week. Expect calm breezes, below 10 mph. Showers will begin moving into the area…

571 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 30 new cases in Bonneville

July 19, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 571 new COVID-19 cases on…

UPDATE: Chinese Peak Fire 50% contained

July 19, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

UPDATE July 20, 8:30 a.m.: The East Idaho Interagency Fire Center says the Chinese Peak fire has burned 1451 acres since it started yesterday.…

Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff

July 19, 2020 4:56 PM Chelsea Briar

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…

Drowning victim recovered from Bear Lake

July 19, 2020 1:33 PM Todd Kunz

Searchers recovered a drowning victim from Bear Lake Sunday…

Bandits sweep weekend series over ID Prospects

July 18, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits extended their win streak to 8 with a weekend sweep over the Idaho Prospects. Kai Howell…

550 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday

July 18, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 550 new COVID-19 cases on…

Water Tower Fire controlled in Ammon Foothills

July 18, 2020 4:49 AM Todd Kunz

A brush fire ignited in the Ammon Foothills of Bonneville County early Saturday…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Friday, July 17

July 17, 2020 11:05 PM News Team

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Pocatello tops Skyline in Legion Baseball

July 17, 2020 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels swept Skyline in a home double header on Friday. Pocatello won the first game 12-6 and…

Chubbuck Days Festival canceled

July 17, 2020 6:27 PM Linda Larsen

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in our area is causing Chubbuck to make some tough…

EIPH reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, SIPH 22 new cases

July 17, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Local health districts are reporting more than 50 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Zoo Idaho to get another facelift

July 17, 2020 6:00 PM Linda Larsen

Zoo Idaho in Pocatello will be getting another face…

Every Pocatello police officer to get a body camera

July 17, 2020 5:59 PM Linda Larsen

Every Pocatello police officer will soon have a body…

Local daycare back at full capacity with extra safety measures

July 17, 2020 5:44 PM Chelsea Briar

With the pandemic shutting down many businesses and forcing parents to stay home, daycare services became…

619 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday

July 17, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 619 new COVID-19 cases on…

RC airplane, paintball shoot fundraiser

July 17, 2020 4:54 PM Andrew Howe

The Desert Eagles RC Club is hosting a paintball shoot this weekend, in benefit of Veterans Mobility…

Slightly cooler for Saturday, more winds

July 17, 2020 4:53 PM Michael Coats

A weak cold front will lower temperatures slightly for this weekend. We’ll still have some gusty winds thanks to that cold front and a very low risk…

“Generic Fire” nearly contained near Sand Dunes

July 17, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Firefighters expect to contain the “Generic Fire” in the Egin-Hamer area by 5 p.m. Friday. …

Third death due to COVID-19 confirmed in Southeast Idaho

July 17, 2020 4:49 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the third death associated with COVID-19 in southeast…

Generic Fire estimated at 20 acres

July 17, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management reports the Generic Fire is estimated at about 20 acres in the Egin-Hamer area next to the St. Anthony Sand…

3 teens killed in crash on US 20

July 17, 2020 3:37 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating a crash eastbound US 20 at milepost 342, north of Rexburg.…

Ft. Hall to receive HUD housing grant

July 17, 2020 2:18 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded over $17 million in CARES Act HUD Indian Community Block Grants. …

EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment

July 17, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…

Most East Idaho Fair activities canceled

July 17, 2020 1:32 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has announced the event is canceling the majority of activities and entertainment at this year’s event.…

Idaho Falls Zoo opens with COVID-19 precautions

July 17, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with COVID-19…

Man arrested on drug, theft charges after running from police

July 17, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

A 37-year-old Idaho Falls resident was arrested Wednesday for two counts of felony grand theft, two counts of felony unlawful possession of a firearm…

Worker virus case speeds up Wyoming prison system testing

July 17, 2020 12:30 PM Associated Press

A contract healthcare worker at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting corrections officials to…

Fatal motorcycle vs pickup crash in Island Park

July 17, 2020 12:25 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is currently investigating a fatal motorcycle vs pickup crash in Island Park.…

Benny’s Pantry accepts Albertson’s donation

July 17, 2020 12:11 PM News Team

Albertson’s Companies has donated $10,000 to Idaho State University’s Benny’s Pantry. …

Idaho Falls Symphony to hold online season, no live performances

July 17, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Symphony has adopted a list of safety precautions due to the COVID-19…

June unemployment falls in Idaho

July 17, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Idaho’s June unemployment rate fell to 5.6% in June, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.…

Red flag warning Friday

July 17, 2020 11:32 AM News Team

A red flag warning has been issued for July 17 from noon to 9…

Pandemic unemployment benefits set to expire

July 17, 2020 10:31 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor is reminding unemployment insurance claimants that the extra $600 per week payment through the Federal Pandemic…

2 new COVID-19 cases on Fort Hall Reservation

July 17, 2020 10:17 AM News Team

The Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially reports two new COVID-19 positive…

Wyoming wildlife managers adopt CWD plan

July 17, 2020 10:09 AM News Team

After a year-long process, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has adopted the Wyoming Chronic Wasting Disease Management Plan. …

9-year-old found

July 17, 2020 10:05 AM News Team

The Fruitland Police Department is looking for a 9-year-old who was last seen at 200 NE 12 St Fruitland in Mesa Verde Park and is believed to be in…

Aviation company denies negligence in fatal Wyoming accident

July 17, 2020 9:38 AM Associated Press

An aviation company disputes a claim it is responsible for the death of a glider passenger in response to a lawsuit filed by the family of a victim…

Train vs. vehicle collision on Highway 91 near Shelley

July 17, 2020 9:24 AM News Team

Emergency crews are investigating report of a collision involving a freight train and vehicle at 81 W. St. South, off Highway 91, south of Shelley. …

East Idaho Board of Health approves plan; mandates masks in Teton County

July 17, 2020 8:49 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health District Administration and the regional Board of Health have formally adopted a COVID-19 Response Plan. …

One injured in I-15 crash

July 17, 2020 8:25 AM News Team

A Pocatello man was hospitalized following a 3-vehicle crash at Milepost 106 on Interstate 15, south of Shelley, at around 3:30 p.m.…

Vallow-Daybell jury trial set for January 2021

July 17, 2020 6:00 AM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell waived her rights to a speedy trial during a pre-trial conference Friday before Judge Michelle Radford Mallard in…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Thursday, July 16

July 16, 2020 10:47 PM News Team

Thursday, July…

Bandits rally to complete sweep over South Fremont

July 16, 2020 10:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored ten unanswered runs to beat South Fremont 10-4 Thursday night. The win completed a…

Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks

July 16, 2020 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…

ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest

July 16, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

The Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…

Dangerous fugitive apprehended

July 16, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department, US Marshals, Chubbuck Police Department and Bannock County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a dangerous fugitive without…