High school scores – Monday, August 31
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Wastewater from Four USU residence halls show elevated SARS-COV-2
Utah State University’s wastewater monitoring for COVID-19 has detected elevated levels of COVID-19 in four residence halls on the Logan…
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New video scoreboard being installed at Thunder Stadium
Workers are installing a new video scoreboard at Thunder Stadium at Bonneville High School.…
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Incarcerated man diagnosed with COVID-19 dies at hospital
The Idaho Department of Correction reported the death of a 64-year-old man hospitalized with COVID-19 Monday. …
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EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to…
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221 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 221 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
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SIPH reports lab results delay, 9 new COVID-19 cases
Due to a delay in reporting of positive lab reports, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 case count is low for Monday. When SIPH receives…
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Frost Advisory for Tuesday morning
A cold front is moving through the region, with showers late Monday, coming to an end for Tuesday. We’ll see cold overnight lows with the clearing…
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Chubbuck asking for public input on plans for Downtown
The City of Chubbuck is asking the public to weigh in on their plans to create a…
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Byrne named IDEQ Director
Governor Brad Little has appointed longtime department employee Jess Byrne as director of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality.…
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Woman arrested after Twin Bridges crash
An Idaho Falls woman was being held in the Madison County Jail Monday after she ran away from a crash at around 3 p.m. Saturday near Twin…
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Teton Co. Wyo. District Public Health order extended until Sept. 30
The Teton District Public Health Order #20-6, requiring all adults wear face coverings in public places in Teton County, including within the City of…
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Idaho governor offers state as potential monument site
Gov. Brad Little has responded to President Donald Trump’s call for a “National Garden of American Heroes” by not only suggesting nearly two dozen…
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EIPH lifts orders of restriction in Clark and Lemhi Counties
At the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board last Thursday, action was taken to lift Public Health’s Orders of Restriction for Lemhi and Clark…
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Forest crews fight Shoal Creek fire
The Shoal Creek fire started in the scar of the 2016 Cliff Creek Fire Sunday. …
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“General Penny” proposal to go to Jackson voters
Jackson voters will have an additional question on their November general election ballot.…
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White Sparrow Country store now open
After 128 years, the Archer General Store in Rexburg has been remodeled and taken over by new management. …
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Missing 11-year-old safely located
UPDATE 11:48 a.m. Idaho Falls Police report Connor has been safely located.…
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Lone Star fire continues in Yellowstone
Rain showers and even some snow flurries were expected Monday over the perimeter of the Lone Star forest fire in Yellowstone National Park.…
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Utah man dead after suspected bison attack, officials say
A man who authorities say was possibly attacked by a bison in Utah has…
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Visitors mistake working dogs for lost dogs
The good will of people is creating some problems for shepherds. …
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Gas prices edge up with end to summer season
Idaho gas prices rose 2.3 cents per gallon over the past week to an average $2.40 per gallon Sunday. …
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Bear Creek fire now 85% contained
A national firefighting team will transfer authority over the Bear Creek Fire to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Monday.…
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One fire contained, two more start near Idaho-Wyoming border
The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center is monitoring two, small, new fires near the Idaho-Wyoming border.…
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Chilly Rain and Frosty tonight
Very unseasonable weather for today and tonight. Chilly rain for most and then frosty for the SRP and freeze warning for Western Wyoming. 25-30 for…
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Cold, wet Monday, warmer days ahead
High temperatures will hit low to mid-60’s Monday. Expect breezy winds, and scattered showers through the…
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190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on…
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Idaho Falls development continues; Intermountain Packing to open beef and bison processing plant
As the pandemic has ripped away the greater sense of normalcy around the world, many businesses are continuing to feel the financial effects. The…
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Highland gets shutout by Sky View
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In the final game of the Rocky Mountain Rumble Sky View shutout Highland, 45-0. The Bobcats are the reigning 4A state…
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Rigby charges past Box Elder
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby used their ground game to beat Box Elder, 51-0 in the Rocky Mountain Rumble. Rigby running back Gabe Mobley scored…
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Sunday and Monday are the big oddball days in our forecast. 30 mph winds are expected throughout much of the day, Sunday. High temperatures will only…
Continue Reading 293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 5 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…
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Volunteers clean Portneuf River in Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Members of the Pocatello community came together for a cleanup of the Portneuf River on August 29. The volunteers met…
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Grace runs past North Gem in defensive battle
After a scoreless first half, Grace was able to seize the momentum and defeat North Gem 14-6.…
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Butte County pulls away from Watersprings for season opening win
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County knocked off Watersprings 42-8 on Friday. The Pirates scored 34 unanswered points to walk out with the…
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Snake River falls to Kimberly 30-26
KIMBERLY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Kimberly outlasted Snake River 30-26 Friday in a game that saw multiple weather delays. The first delay came just five…
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Pocatello shocks Madison on the road
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The night cap of the Rocky Mountain Rumble provided a statement to the rest of East Idaho. Pocatello used five turnovers…
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Mountain Crest rolls past Bonneville
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rocky Mountain Rumble started with a big 56-22 win by Mountain Crest over Bonneville. The Mustangs only scored 14…
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Aberdeen takes down American Falls
AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Aberdeen got out to an early 14-0 lead in the first half and never gave it up, defeating arch rival American…
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Skyline blanks Minico
RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Second ranked Skyline blanked fifth ranked Minico 32-0 in a battle of 4A schools Friday. The Grizzlies blew the game open…
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Sugar-Salem takes down Century in overtime
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night was a defensive battle between Sugar-Salem and Century. The Diggers came out on top, 13-7 in overtime.…
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West Side sails past Firth
FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – West Side sailed past Firth, 33-6. The Pirates play Snake River next Friday and Firth hosts Soda…
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Blackfoot grabs road win over Thunder Ridge
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot started the Jerrod Ackley era with a 40-21 road win over Thunder Ridge on Friday. It was Ackley’s first…
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Hillcrest runs past Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights opened the season with a 56-20 win over Idaho Falls Friday. Hillcrest (1-0) hosts Vallivue…
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Friday H.S. football scores – August 28
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Gusty winds scheduled for the weekend
A Red Flag Warning is will come into effect Saturday and Sunday in anticipation of gusty winds. The shift in the weather pattern will bring a cold…
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Watch Karole’s last newscast
Watch Karole’s last newscast…
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Logging project proposed near Yellowstone National Park
Wildlife officials in Montana have proposed a logging and vegetation treatment project west of Yellowstone National Park, citing the possibility of…
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Local families at risk of going hungry
Since the March shut down due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls has seen the number of community members…
Continue Reading 262 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 262 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…
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Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on campus
Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on…
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Portneuf River Cleanup planned for Saturday
The Portneuf River Cleanup is set for Saturday, August…
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Andrea Urban says good luck to Karole
Former sports reporter Andrea Urban wish Karole Honas good luck on her retirement.…
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Sally Showman wishes Karole well on retirement
Former Local News 8 reporter Sally Showman shares her best wishes for Karole Honas’…
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Karole gets best wishes from Misty Inglet
Former Local News 8 reporter Misty Inglet shares best wishes for Karole Honas.…
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Local health officials reported 98 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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WARNING: Yellowstone’s bull elk can be extremely dangerous during the rut
Yellowstone National Park officials report the elk rut has begun in Yellowstone. …
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more COVID-19 related deaths
Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported two more COVID-19 deaths in EIPH’s region.…
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Firth teen located
UPDATE 9/3/2020: The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reported Wednesday Starkey has been located by her family and is home safe.…
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Communities share broadband grant awards
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed the last and final phase of review of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design…
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BSU, UI and WSU confront student parties during pandemic
Boise State University has suspended three fraternities for reportedly having large gatherings that officials fear could contribute to the spread of…
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Road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction remains temporarily closed
Yellowstone National Park reports the road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction will remain temporarily closed while park staff assesses…
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200 US Army soldiers deployed to help fight wildfires
Officials with the National Interagency Fire Center say about 200 active duty U.S. Army soldiers are being mobilized to help fight wildfires across…
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Patchy Hazy Sunshine & Cooler
Sunny with patchy smoke around the region today – High of 83-86 for the Valley and Salmon. Lows in the 50’s. A couple degrees warmer tomorrow with…
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Lone Star Fire grows to 850 acres
The lightning-caused Lone Star Fire in Yellowstone National Park has burned 850…
Continue Reading 53 inmates, 5 staff test positive for COVID-19 at Bingham County Jail
Bingham County Sheriff Craig T. Rowland reports 53 inmates and 5 staff have tested positive for…
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NuScale Small Modular Reactor marks milestone
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed the last and final phase of review of the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) design…
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2020 big game hunting outlook
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped…
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Provo council overrides mayor, implements mask mandate
The Provo Municipal Council has overridden a mayoral veto and implemented a mask mandate ahead of a new school year starting at Brigham Young…
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Kris Millgate gives well wishes to Karole
Former Local News 8 reporter Kris Millgate gives best wishes on Karole’s retirement.…
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ISU food service to offer new options; Chic fil A, Starbucks
The Idaho State Board of Education has approved a contract extension with Chartwells Higher Education, operating as Bengal Dining Services at Idaho…
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Former reporter Genevieve Judge pays tribute to Karole’s retirement
Former reporter and weekend anchor Genevieve Judge shares her feeling about Karole Honas. …
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Bear Creek fire contingent being downsized
The Bear Creek fire, 29 miles east of Salmon, is now 75% contained, according to the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire…
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Thunder Ridge tops Hillcrest in boys soccer
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Thunder Ridge Titans defeated the Hillcrest Knights 4-1 in boys soccer on Thursday. Thunder Ridge (2-0-0) will host…
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Thursday high school scores – August 27
Boys and girls soccer,…
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Law enforcement work to prevent train collisions
Idaho State Police say they are seeing more close calls when it comes to car and train collisions.…
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Highland beats Pocatello for their first win in 2020
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Highland picked up their first win of the season by defeating Pocatello, 4-1, in the Black and Blue rivalry game. Set…
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Chesbro offers free music lessons to kids
Due to the pandemic, kids going back to school will not be able to participate in band or orchestra in some school…
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Storms activity wraps up Thursday night. Plan on sunshine and mild conditions Friday and Saturday, ahead of a cool-down into next…
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AMC Theater in Chubbuck reopens its doors
Chubbuck, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- For the first time since March, the AMC CLASSIC Pine Ridge 11 Theater in Chubbuck is open for business. The theater is…
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Relay for Life in Pocatello to be held virtually
The annual Relay for Life event in Pocatello will look a little different in…
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Idaho officials reported 342 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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EIPH confirmes 2 more COVID-19 deaths, Fremont County mandatory face coverings and other restrictions rescinded
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of two females due to complications of COVID-19.…
Continue Reading 54 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, another death confirmed in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 54 new confirmed cases of…
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Wyoming extends public health orders
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK)-Governor Mark Gordon has extended all current public Wyoming Department of Health orders with no changes.Wyoming has…
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Butte County Commissioners raise COVID-19 risk level to high
In July, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health adopted the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan for the eight-county…
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Local Red Cross Volunteers dispatched to California fires
Sixteen Idaho volunteers have been dispatched by the American Red Cross to help with fire relief efforts in California.…
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Local nonprofits ask for donations and volunteers
The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket and the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen are struggling to continue to provide…
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Sprinkler system credited for saving lives
No one was seriously hurt in an apartment house fire on Old Butte Road, shortly after 10 p.m.…
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Crews respond to Georgetown Fire
Fire crews are responding to a lightning-caused fire approximately three miles west of Georgetown.…
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Pacific Creek Landing to close September 1
Pacific Creek Landing, in Grand Teton National Park, will close for construction beginning September…
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Don’t be fooled by census worker imposters
Many residents of Eastern Idaho may hear a knock at their door or receive some other type of communication from the U.S. Census Bureau within the…
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Telephone and mail scams target Idaho nurses
Idaho nurses are being scammed by mail and phone by people threatening their nursing…
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Extra patrols look for impaired drivers
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is participating with law enforcement around the state in mobilizing extra patrols looking for impaired…
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Gas truck overturns in Yellowstone
Yellowstone National Park Rangers closed the road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction after a semi-tractor trailer overturned Thursday.…
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Air quality conditions improve
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is lifting an air pollution forecast and caution for all of southeast Idaho. …
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17-year old girl wins garage makeover competition
Most teens would ask for a car on their birthday, but when Camelia Murdoch turned 17 she had something different in…
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Idaho weighs whether to adopt new CDC testing guidelines
Idaho’s public health officials are trying to decide whether they’ll officially adopt new CDC guidelines that no longer recommend coronavirus testing…
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Initial Idaho unemployment claims jump
Idahoans filed 3,794 new initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the past week. That is up 4%, or 150 claims, from last week.…
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Some sun mixed with scattered mountain storms and cooler air will make a for a nice afternoon for most of us. Highs in the 70’s in the mountains and…
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