July 2020

Gov. allows exception to coronavirus rules to reopen schools

July 16, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert carved out an exception to virus restrictions Thursday to allow Salt Lake City schools to fully reopen rather than hold…

Mining companies pitch in during time of need

July 16, 2020 2:42 PM News Team

Itafos Conda of Soda Springs and two other Idaho mining companies are working with dairy producers to stop the disposal of raw milk and support dairy…

Virtual groundbreaking for $5 million microscope project

July 16, 2020 1:54 PM Andrew Howe

A $5 million upgrade is underway at the Center for Advanced Energy Solutions (CAES) in Idaho…

Fire reported near Western Recycling

July 16, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department is working to respond a debris and brush fire near Western Recycling in the vicinity of Denver…

Do you recognize this individual?

July 16, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

Do you recognize this individual?…

Center for Fiscal Policy weighs in on property taxes

July 16, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

As Idaho legislators begin to consider revisions to the state’s property tax regulations, the non-partisan Idaho Center for Fiscal Policy is…

Idaho unemployment claims rise again

July 16, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

Idahoans filed 5,458 new claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the week ending July 11. …

Idaho county sues state over coronavirus rescue money

July 16, 2020 10:40 AM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in…

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Jackson dining establishment

July 16, 2020 10:15 AM News Team

The Teton County Health Department is working with Moe’s Original BBQ located at 140 N. Cache Street in Jackson to identify contacts of a patron…

Montana Governor issues mask mandate

July 16, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in…

Education board approves federal fund plan while cutting state budgets

July 16, 2020 9:08 AM News Team

The state school board begins to bridge the divide for students without…

START to expand bus service Monday

July 16, 2020 8:40 AM News Team

START Bus is preparing to re-introduce a higher level of service to Teton Village beginning Monday.…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

HOT and DRY

July 16, 2020 7:44 AM Jeff Roper

No break in rising temperatures for today or tomorrow. Upper 80’s to lower 90’s today and then breaching the 90’s for most of the Snake River Plain…

Tigers get hard fought sweep over Skyline

July 15, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers erased early deficits in both games of a double header to sweep Skyline Wednesday. The Tigers…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Wednesday, July 15

July 15, 2020 10:41 PM News Team

Wednesday, July 15,…

D-91 Board approves reopening plan

July 15, 2020 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board approved their reopening plan Wednesday night. A draft of the plan can be…

Ohio man in critical condition after I-15 crash

July 15, 2020 6:09 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is investigating an injury crash northbound on Interstate 15 milepost 42, north of Arimo.…

State Board of Education approves recommendations to bridge public school digital divide

July 15, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved a list of recommendations Wednesday intended to help school districts prepare for “blended learning”…

Wyoming’s Republican governor repeats support for face masks

July 15, 2020 5:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor and top public health officer spoke firmly in support of wearing face masks in public amid accelerating spread of the coronavirus…

Warm and breezy for Thursday

July 15, 2020 5:39 PM Michael Coats

Warm and breezy weather for Thursday with sunny skies. A dry front passes through for Friday, driving in some gusty winds and a few…

Rabid bat found in Jefferson County

July 15, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

A bat found in the yard of a residence in Rigby/Jefferson County was later identified as having rabies.…

Record 727 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new reported deaths

July 15, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem…

Police seek help identifying woman

July 15, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying this…

Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen

July 15, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…

12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 15, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…

Walmart, Kroger will start requiring customers in US stores to wear masks

July 15, 2020 4:18 PM CNN

Kroger and Kohl’s announced they would start requiring all customers to wear masks, signaling that more retailers are lining up behind mask-wearing…

Tax professionals are calling this season a horror story

July 15, 2020 4:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

This year’s tax season is being referred to as a horror story, with the IRS experiencing a backlog and more people needing professional…

Enjoy free movies during “Movies at the Port”

July 15, 2020 4:07 PM News Team

You can enjoy free movies at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre starting July…

D93 asks for reopening plan feeback

July 15, 2020 4:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 has been working to develop a plan to bring students back to school this fall.…

Idaho Falls to participate in State property tax relief plan

July 15, 2020 3:43 PM News Team

Ten counties and 25 cities have signed on to Governor Brad Little’s plan to leverage federal coronavirus relief funds. …

Parents weigh time and safety to make back-to-school choices

July 15, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

Many Idaho parents who want their kids to attend school online during the coronavirus pandemic can get computer equipment and even lunches provided…

Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers

July 15, 2020 3:08 PM Chelsea Briar

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…

Vallow-Daybell enters not-guilty plea

July 15, 2020 3:05 PM News Team

Attorneys for Lori Vallow-Daybell have entered a not-guilty plea in a Madison County court…

Feds announce economic development funding

July 15, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Commerce is awarding $10.9 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants to capitalize and administer Revolving Loan Funds…

Suspect in custody after stolen vehicle involved in crash

July 15, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

The Chubbuck Police Department responded to the area of Yellowstone Ave. and Chubbuck Road for the report of a stolen vehicle from Guardian Auto…

Pocatello man charged with enticing a child, posted video alleges he is hiding in bushes

July 15, 2020 1:23 PM Emma Iannacone

After a video surfaced of a 26-year-old Pocatello man allegedly waiting for a 13-year-old girl to have sex, police arrested him for enticing a…

Fire danger increased to high

July 15, 2020 1:11 PM News Team

Teton Interagency fire managers announced the fire danger rating has been elevated to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton…

Habituated black bear killed in Yellowstone

July 15, 2020 12:19 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park officials report a habituated black bear has been killed due to human safety…

Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

July 15, 2020 12:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative…

Principal battling COVID-19 as Utah school plans reopening

July 15, 2020 11:27 AM Associated Press

An elementary school principal in Utah is recovering from COVID-19 as the school’s district is preparing to reopen for fall classes, officials…

Rising coronavirus cases spark more action from Eastern Idaho Public Health

July 15, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Board members outlined a proposed program for the region during an online meeting on Tuesday…

$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Oneida County

July 15, 2020 11:19 AM News Team

For the second time in as many days, luck has found Idaho. …

Wyoming prosecutors not pursuing retired-bishop abuse case

July 15, 2020 11:12 AM Associated Press

Prosecutors in Wyoming have again decided not to pursue sexual abuse charges against a retired Roman Catholic bishop accused of abusing boys over…

Census takers to visit homes that have not responded

July 15, 2020 10:42 AM Associated Press

Thousands of census takers are about to begin the most labor-intensive part of America’s once-a-decade headcount: visiting the 56 million households…

Idaho Falls firm named DOE Business of the Year

July 15, 2020 9:45 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected MarCom LLC, of Idaho Falls, for its Small Business of the Year Award for Fiscal Year…

Ammon fiber costs among lowest in the world

July 15, 2020 9:20 AM News Team

The city of Ammon’s monthly fiber utility monthly cost is the lowest in the United…

Man arrested after domestic dispute

July 15, 2020 8:55 AM News Team

An argument over a phone led to violence and the arrest of Lambert Peterson, 28, of New Mexico by Idaho Falls Police at around 1 a.m. Sunday.…

Man arrested peeping into windows

July 15, 2020 8:52 AM News Team

A Utah man was arrested last Friday in the 700 block of Northeast Bonneville Street after a resident saw a man creeping around the yard with a…

Bandits overpower Minico

July 14, 2020 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The offense lead the way for the Idaho Falls Bandits as they earn a double header sweep over Minico Tuesday. The…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Tuesday, July 14

July 14, 2020 9:52 PM News Team

Tuesday, July 14…

SIPH reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, EIPH reports 23 new cases

July 14, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Local health officials say the COVID-19 cases are quickly climbing. Bonneville County was identified Tuesday as a weekly hotspot.…

Ammon Days to take place with modifications

July 14, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

The City of Ammon is going to hold Ammon Days this year, but things are going to be a little…

316 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, healthcare leaders plead for mask mandate

July 14, 2020 5:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials reported 316 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as Idaho healthcare leaders plead for a statewide mask mandate, saying it’s the best way…

Official: Cyanobacteria kills dog at Zion National Park

July 14, 2020 4:38 PM Associated Press

Toxic levels of a cyanobacteria have been detected in a Utah river for the first time after a dog suffered seizures and died at Zion National Park,…

10 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Utah

July 14, 2020 4:14 PM Associated Press

Utah tallied 10 more confirmed deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, the latest sign showing the severity of a surge of case that began after…

Hispanic population becomes a bigger part of Idaho’s base

July 14, 2020 3:31 PM News Team

There has been some significant shift in Idaho’s population base.…

AA Legion Baseball Scores – Monday, July 13

July 14, 2020 3:25 PM News Team

Monday, July…

Warming Trend

July 14, 2020 3:19 PM Michael Coats

Warming temperatures with high pressure over the western states. We’ll see increasing temperatures for the rest of the week. Monsoonal thunderstorms…

Trump briefly leaves press briefing after shooting near the White House

July 14, 2020 2:56 PM News Team

President Donald Trump has been abruptly escorted by a U.S. Secret Service agent out of the White House briefing room as he was beginning a…

Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate

July 14, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…

SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases

July 14, 2020 2:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…

Idaho man charged with 5 felonies after deputy shot, wounded

July 14, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man was charged with five felonies after he allegedly fled from authorities and shot a police officer twice after being pulled over on a…

Wyoming board member sorry for ‘stupid’ coronavirus comments

July 14, 2020 1:04 PM Associated Press

A school board member apologized Monday for his “stupid” comments about people from Wyoming who have died from the coronavirus…

Nice Afternoon/Warm Up

July 14, 2020 12:53 PM Jeff Roper

Cooler today with highs in the upper 70’s to 82 in Pocatello. Light/Variable winds and dry. Winds will ease back to 10-15mph early Wednesday and…

TSD 401 Board reviews draft plan to reopen schools

July 14, 2020 12:51 PM News Team

The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees reviewed the first draft of a plan created by the district’s administrative team Monday.…

FAA: Landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho can crack

July 14, 2020 12:28 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials say the nose landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho and flown all over the world could fail and cause the 10-seat aircraft to…

Kanye West seeking to use Wyoming warehouse for Yeezy

July 14, 2020 11:08 AM Associated Press

Kanye West plans to use a former drug-manufacturing warehouse in Wyoming to create his Yeezy brand clothing and…

Lucky for Life ticket sold in Bannock County wins $25,000 a year for life

July 14, 2020 11:05 AM News Team

One lucky Idaho Lottery player who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket in Bannock County for Monday night’s draw has won luck that lasts a lifetime. …

Vendors announce East Idaho Fair Food Tour

July 14, 2020 10:40 AM News Team

Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food…

Utah man killed in crash near Afton

July 14, 2020 10:07 AM News Team

A Utah man was killed Sunday morning when his car crashed at milepost 71 on US 89 near Afton,…

Fuels reduction project enters new phase

July 14, 2020 9:10 AM News Team

The Bridger Teton National Forest will suspend dispersed camping on Phillips Ridge, east of the Snotel trail and temporarily close the Phillips Road…

East Idaho groups to receive economic development funds

July 14, 2020 8:34 AM News Team

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding two $400,000 CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants. …

Renegades Football Club offering more options for youth soccer players

July 13, 2020 9:39 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Youth soccer players in the Idaho Falls area will soon have more options to enjoy the game. The Renegades Football…

10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

July 13, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses…

Police identify individuals

July 13, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking for help identifying these…

D25 seeks input on 2020-2021 school year roadmap

July 13, 2020 5:36 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 released a draft of its roadmap for the 2020-2021 school year and is asking for community…

500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday

July 13, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

A few thunderstorms Monday evening, sunny and cooler for Tuesday

July 13, 2020 4:57 PM Michael Coats

An exiting cold front to the east is keeping things breezy for Monday evening with a few thunderstorms around Island Park and Yellowstone. cool temps…

28 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 13, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of…

Opposition grows to EPA water management rule

July 13, 2020 4:32 PM News Team

A group of outdoor recreation and conservation advocates are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s final rule regarding Section 401 of…

Yellowstone visitor numbers fall short

July 13, 2020 3:27 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park is reporting 534,155 visits during June 2020. …

BTPO 6 year plan to improve Pocatello’s ADA access

July 13, 2020 3:07 PM Emma Iannacone

People can now weigh in on how they’d like to use tax dollars to improve Bannock County’s…

Rangers rescue injured hikers

July 13, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park staff rescued three injured hikers over the weekend.…

Hot and Dry

July 13, 2020 1:27 PM Jeff Roper

LAKE WIND ADVISORY – 1pm-8pm for the Lower Snake River Plain. Red Flag Warning in effect towards Twin Falls. Highs in the lower 80’s and sun shows up…