July 2020

Wyoming returns 118 inmates from out-of-state facilities

July 6, 2020 5:44 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Department of Corrections has returned over 100 inmates from facilities in other states in a move delayed by the…

Tracy Byrd concert postponed

July 6, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced the postponement of the Tracy Byrd…

319 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death reported

July 6, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 319 new COVID-19 cases on…

23 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 6, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 23 new confirmed cases of…

Vallow-Daybell facing new Madison County charges

July 6, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

Madison County Prosecutor Rob Wood has filed amended charges in Madison County against Lori Vallow-Daybell. …

Windy for Tuesday

July 6, 2020 4:31 PM Michael Coats

Mostly sunny with just a few thunderstorms moving through Central Idaho for Tuesday. Windy for Tuesday, with a disturbance moving to our north.…

Teton County Fair inviting entries

July 6, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

The many talents of “locals” will be featured at the Teton County Fair in Jackson this…

Idaho State Police release 2019 crime report

July 6, 2020 3:25 PM News Team

Idaho State Police have completed a 2019 Crime Report, primarily detailing statistics collected from police agencies in …

House fire reported in Idaho Falls

July 6, 2020 2:31 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Firefighters were called to a house fire in the 1200 block of Arrow Point Lane at around 12:51 p.m.…

Robbery suspect charged

July 6, 2020 2:15 PM News Team

Alleged Mountain West Credit Union robber Matthew Stavert,31, was arraigned in Bonneville County Monday. …

Jefferson School District announces back to school plan

July 6, 2020 2:14 PM News Team

Jefferson School District 251 has released its back to school plan for the…

Police investigate neighborhood burglaries in Ammon

July 6, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies responded to several reports of theft and home burglaries in The Cottages subdivision off 21st S. in Ammon on…

Veteran helps save man from drowning in Utah reservoir

July 6, 2020 12:06 PM Associated Press

A retired veteran and former state trooper from Nevada helped prevent a man from drowning in a Utah reservoir, a park official…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Sunny and Warm Week

July 6, 2020 10:36 AM Jeff Roper

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Highway 26 construction begins Monday

July 6, 2020 8:58 AM News Team

Construction begins Monday, July 6, on U.S. 26 from the so-called INL “Puzzle” towards Blackfoot. …

Idaho gas prices steady through the holiday

July 6, 2020 8:36 AM News Team

The nation could see a year where gas prices will experience multi-year lows during each of the summer holidays.…

Sheriff: At least 8 killed in plane collision at Idaho lake

July 6, 2020 8:12 AM Associated Press

At least eight people, including three children, were killed when two airplanes collided over a scenic lake in northern Idaho, the Kootenai County…

Sunshine here to stay!

July 5, 2020 9:09 PM Andrew Howe

Warm weather will continue through the week. Expect temperatures to top out near 90 throughout the Snake Plain on Monday. Tuesday will bring some…

363 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 5, 2020 7:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 363 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

6 injured in 3 alarm house fire

July 5, 2020 9:22 AM Linda Larsen

All four occupants of the home were transported by ambulance to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in critical condition. The two IFPD officers…

3 hospitalized after crash on US 26

July 4, 2020 9:37 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash on westbound US 26 near milepost 401, east of Swan Valley Saturday at 3:23…

Holiday update shows 376 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 4, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 376 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Hillcrest spilts double header with Blackfoot

July 3, 2020 9:36 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot and Hillcrest trade wins in a AA Legion double header Friday. The Broncos won the first game 6-5. Candon Dahle…

Howe Peak Fire 60% contained

July 3, 2020 7:45 PM News Team

The Howe Peak Fire southwest of Howe is holding at 60% containment with full containment expected now the evening of July 5.…

Idaho State Police car parked on the highway

Sober driving may save lives this holiday weekend

July 3, 2020 5:33 PM Chelsea Briar

Law enforcement officers throughout Idaho will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this…

Record 401 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 3, 2020 5:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 401 new COVID-19 cases on Friday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

11 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 3, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 11 new confirmed cases of…

Health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pocatello bars

July 3, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

Customers of Pub New Harmony, 134 Warren Ave., and Hooligans, 122 N. 3rd Ave., in Pocatello, may have been exposed to COVID-19.…

Even warmer for Independence Day, a slight chance of thunderstorms

July 3, 2020 4:30 PM Michael Coats

We’ll see hot temperatures into the 80’s and 90’s for Independence Day, with a few thunderstorms. Slightly cooler temperatures into the lower 80’s…

Jackson approves emergency mask ordinance

July 3, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Jackson Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance requiring people to wear cloth face coverings in public places. …

Twelve dogs were rescued from a van sitting in a Fountain Valley parking lot. Officials said the temperature inside the van was 110 degrees.

What to do if you find a stray

July 3, 2020 3:58 PM Andrew Howe

The 4th of July marks one of the busiest days of the year for animal shelters…

Broadway Avenue construction begins Monday

July 3, 2020 2:42 PM News Team

-A major summer construction project gets underway Monday, as the Idaho Transportation Department starts work on Broadway in Idaho Falls. …

Sage Junction Fire 100% contained

July 3, 2020 1:55 PM News Team

UPDATE 7/4/20: The Sage Junction Fire was contained on July 3 at 10 p.m. at 117…

Rewatch local firework shows here

July 3, 2020 1:51 PM News Team

You can watch the local Fourth of July firework shows virtually here on our…

Rewatch the East Idaho Liberty Celebration fireworks

July 3, 2020 1:22 PM News Team

Watch the East Idaho Liberty Celebration fireworks…

Rewatch the Light the Community fireworks

July 3, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

Watch the Light the Community fireworks…

Green River mining company to lay off workers

July 3, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

A company that mines and refines soda ash and related products in in Green River plans to lay off an unspecified number of workers in response to the…

2 dead in small plane crash in Utah mountains

July 3, 2020 11:58 AM Associated Press

Two people died when a small plane crashed Friday in a rugged area in the Utah mountains, authorities…

Mountain America Credit Union employee dies during robbery

July 3, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies continue to investigate the robbery incident that took place Thursday evening at the Mountain America Credit…

Wyoming Business Relief funding announced

July 3, 2020 9:54 AM News Team

In spite of unexpected demand, the Wyoming Business Council says it will be able to pay all eligible requests for COVID-19 Business Relief…

Madison County felony charges against Lori Vallow dropped

July 3, 2020 9:09 AM News Team

Two felony charges filed against Lori Vallow-Daybell in Madison County last September have been dismissed.…

Firefighters protect the community of Howe

July 3, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

Howe Peak fire is now 7,300 acres and 25% contained with power expected to be restored to the community by 6 p.m.…

4th of July Firecracker Forecast

July 3, 2020 7:41 AM Jeff Roper

Mountain shower/storms today and a slight chance into the afternoon for rest of KIFI country, we’ll have temps around 85 in IF and 90 in Pocatello.…

Suspect arrested in Ammon credit union robbery

July 2, 2020 9:17 PM News Team

Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery in Ammon and have apprehended suspects in an Idaho…

New sign welcoming veterans to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport- united states flag. veterans welcome to idaho falls, thank you for your service

New sign welcomes veterans at Idaho Falls Airport

July 2, 2020 7:21 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport and Idaho National Laboratory have joined forces in a gesture to help veterans in the community feel welcomed and…

223 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 2, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 223 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Officers stress water safety over the holiday weekend

July 2, 2020 4:52 PM Andrew Howe

Law enforcement is emphasizing water safety in anticipation of the busy…

10 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 2, 2020 4:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 10 new confirmed cases of…

Blackfoot assisted living facility resident dies from COVID-19

July 2, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

A Blackfoot-based assisted living facility resident has died due to COVID-19-related illness.…

Thunderstorm risk, warming temps

July 2, 2020 4:19 PM Michael Coats

Scattered thunderstorms late Thursday and Friday with partly cloudy skies. We’ll have a few thunderstorms this weekend especially for our local…

Wyoming base reinstates health measures as virus cases rise

July 2, 2020 4:15 PM Associated Press

A resurgence of coronavirus has prompted a U.S. Air Force base in Wyoming to reinstate health protection measures and limit access to watch a Fourth…

Boise Mayor signs public health order mandating face masks

July 2, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

Today, due to a significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ada County, and with robust support from the health and business communities,…

Walmart grant helps purchase IFFD decontamination equipment

July 2, 2020 3:16 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department has used a $2,500 Walmart Giving Community Grant to purchase new decontamination systems. …

Firefighters protect Howe community

July 2, 2020 3:15 PM News Team

UPDATE 5:15 p.m. The Bureau of Land Management reports Howe is being evacuated, and power has been turned off to…

Grizzly relocated to Moran area

July 2, 2020 1:54 PM News Team

A sub-adult female grizzly bear that got a little too familiar with livestock has been relocated in the Fall River…

US sets deadline for wolverines protection decision

July 2, 2020 1:16 PM Associated Press

U.S. wildlife officials have agreed to decide by the end of August whether climate change and other threats are pushing the rare wolverine closer to…

Crash on I-15 south of Idaho Falls

July 2, 2020 1:09 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department reports there is a crash on Interstate 15 about five miles south of the Idaho Falls…

The empty interior of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1919

ISU history students revisit Spanish Flu pandemic

July 2, 2020 12:23 PM Chelsea Briar

Students taking Idaho History from professor Kevin Marsh had the task of telling the story of Idaho communities during the Spanish Flu pandemic on an…

Missing Idaho professor found dead in Glacier National Park

July 2, 2020 12:17 PM Associated Press

The body of an Idaho professor missing since last week was found in the Hidden Meadows area in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials…

Driggs Mayor issues emergency public health order requiring masks

July 2, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

Driggs Mayor Hyrum Johnson has issued an emergency public health order effective at midnight Thursday requiring the use of masks in all publicly…

Visitor access restricted to northern Idaho fire lookouts

July 2, 2020 11:46 AM Associated Press

The U.S. Forest Service says visitors to six active fire lookouts in northern Idaho won’t be able to access the top level of the lookouts due to the…

SIPH COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed Friday

July 2, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

The COVID-19 testing site sponsored by Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH), Idaho State University and
Express Labs will be closed on Friday,…

Boise State cutting baseball, women’s swimming and diving

July 2, 2020 11:07 AM Associated Press

Boise State is discontinuing its baseball program just months after the school was forced to cut short its first season in 40 years with only a…

Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 US states

July 2, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve…

Firefighters fight flames from own fireworks show mishap

July 2, 2020 10:52 AM Associated Press

A fireworks show exploded as it was being set up by firefighters in Wyoming but they turned around and fought the…

Idaho weekly unemployment claims increase

July 2, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

More than 5,000 Idahoans filed initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the week ending June…

Yellowstone park to reconsider controversial bison plan

July 2, 2020 10:08 AM Associated Press

Federal officials plan to reconsider how they manage Yellowstone National Park’s wild bison herds following longstanding complaints over the…

Body of Idaho man recovered in Snake River

July 2, 2020 9:43 AM Associated Press

The body of a man who moved to south-central Idaho to train as a BASE jumper has been found in the Snake River several weeks after he went swimming…

South Fork boaters urged to be patient

July 2, 2020 9:15 AM News Team

The Bridger-Teton National Forest is expecting a busy holiday weekend in the Snake River Canyon. …

Transportation planners seek public comment

July 2, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has released its latest Transportation Improvement Plan (ITIP). …

Fourth Forecast is heating up

July 2, 2020 7:48 AM Jeff Roper

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Hillcrest secures sweep with bases loaded walk

July 1, 2020 10:13 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ben Zarate drew a walk with the bases loaded to secure an 8-7 win for Hillcrest over Rigby in AA Legion baseball…

Chukars debut Brews at the Ballpark

July 1, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Even though the Idaho Falls Chukars will not play in 2020, they are still finding ways to bring the community to the…

253 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 1, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 253 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to 6370 as Idaho cities are making face…

A few thunderstorms, warmer and breezy for Thursday and Friday

July 1, 2020 5:13 PM Michael Coats

Staying windy for Wednesday evening with high pressure building in from the south for Thursday and Friday. We’ll still have some breezy winds…

McGowen’s game winner picked top Holt Arena moment

July 1, 2020 5:12 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kenny McGowen will never be forgotten in Pocatello. His game winning shot against Weber State in 2012 won the title of…

New PPP Act may save local businesses

July 1, 2020 4:57 PM Chelsea Briar

A new PPP Flexibility Act may go into effect that will extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to August 8,…

11 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 1, 2020 4:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 11 new confirmed cases of…

Longest-serving member of Utah Legislature concedes primary

July 1, 2020 4:37 PM Associated Press

The longest-serving member of the Utah Legislature has been ousted, months after sponsoring a controversial tax-overhaul…

Cities require face coverings as virus cases surge in Idaho

July 1, 2020 4:25 PM Associated Press

Two Idaho cities are making face coverings mandatory as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases keeps…

Utah university to consider dropping ‘Dixie’ from its name

July 1, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

After years of resisting calls to change, a university in Utah is considering dropping “Dixie” from its name in another example of the nation’s…

Ryan, Vallow-Woodcock and Boudreaux families release statement

July 1, 2020 3:43 PM News Team

The Ryan, Vallow-Woodcock and Boudreaux families have released the following…

Utah GOP governor’s race still tight between Cox, Huntsman

July 1, 2020 3:37 PM Associated Press

The Republican race for the first open Utah governor’s seat is close as the coronavirus has made counting ballots more complicated.…

Officials: Oregon could reach 900 new COVID-19 cases a day

July 1, 2020 3:16 PM Associated Press

Oregon had a record 281 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, but officials predict that the increase may become much steeper during the next…

BLM considering new Pocatello area bike trail

July 1, 2020 3:06 PM News Team

The Pocatello Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management is proposing to build a new bike trail east of the Portneuf Wellness Complex and is…

Fireworks likely caused Pocatello fire, BLM urges caution for Independence Day

July 1, 2020 2:57 PM Emma Iannacone

The 8-acre fire that burned dangerously close to homes behind the Outback Golf Park was likely caused by…

Wyoming tourist county pursues COVID-19 indoor mask order

July 1, 2020 1:49 PM Associated Press

Health officials in a northwestern Wyoming county busy with visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks want to require people to wear…

County fair making plans to move forward

July 1, 2020 12:51 PM Andrew Howe

The Bonneville County Fair will serve as one of the first opportunities the public has had to see the new fairgrounds in Idaho Falls. The event may…

Black Lives Matter, counter-protesters argue in Boise

July 1, 2020 12:16 PM Associated Press

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean on Wednesday condemned counter-protesters after she said they used physical violence to interrupt a Black Lives Matter…

Idaho makes progress on unemployment claim backlog

July 1, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor reports it has cleared about 85% of the 42,000 unemployment claims made during the state’s health…

Idaho education funding lags

July 1, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

New rankings released by the National Education Association show Idaho ranks last among 50 states and the District of Columbia in per-student…

BPA proposing rate relief

July 1, 2020 10:46 AM News Team

The Bonneville Power Administration will suspend its financial reserves surcharge through September 2021. …

Work can continue on central Idaho trail crossing ranch

July 1, 2020 10:24 AM Associated Press

A federal judge has ruled that work can continue on a public trail on an easement crossing private land that connects the popular tourist…

Idaho appeals judge’s education funding initiative rulings

July 1, 2020 9:48 AM Associated Press

Two federal court rulings involving the state’s ballot initiative process are “judicial activism,” Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little said, and has…

Clearing for the weekend

July 1, 2020 7:46 AM Jeff Roper

Severe weather risk for some today Rexburg, Jackson, and northern mountains. 20% for IF and the SRP and temps rebound to the 70’s. Mid 80’s for July…

Month: July 2020