August 2020

Yellowstone plans to reopen Grand Loop Road

August 27, 2020 9:02 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park expected to open the Grand Loop Road between Old Faithful and West Thumb Junction…

Wednesday high school scores – August 26

August 26, 2020 11:07 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school soccer, H.S.…

A few more thunderstorms Thursday

August 26, 2020 8:34 PM Andrew Howe

A few showers could affect the area through the night, with clearing expected Thursday morning. More thunderstorms pop up Thursday afternoon. High…

Cottonwood Elementary opens in Rigby

August 26, 2020 8:08 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new elementary school in Jefferson Joint School District is ready for students this fall in Rigby. Cottonwood Elementary…

Inkom awarded $500,000 grant to construct sidewalks in town, ITD plans to update bridges

August 26, 2020 6:41 PM Cole Sams

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There are some big plans for Inkom’s infrastructure in the near future. Recently, the town was awarded the Transportation…

Elevation Labs celebrates 25 years of business

August 26, 2020 6:32 PM Ariel Schroeder

Unlike most businesses, they are booming during the…

Idaho ranks one of the worst states for women’s equality

August 26, 2020 6:11 PM Bre Clark

Idaho is ranked the 49th state when it comes to women equality throughout the nation. According to data gathered by WalletHub, the gem state only…

Idaho State Board of Education approves temporary change to attendance rule

August 26, 2020 6:03 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved a proposed and temporary rule change for how Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is reported by Idaho public…

Sugar-Salem, West Side earn top spots in preseason high school football media poll

August 26, 2020 5:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The preseason Idaho high school football media poll is out. Two east Idaho teams find themselves on top to start the…

Cole Sams

August 26, 2020 5:10 PM Cole Sams

This MMJ is bringing his Southern heritage all the way into Eastern…

Storm causes significant damage to Butte County High School football field

August 26, 2020 5:05 PM Dylan Carder

ARCO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County High School is assessing the damage to its football field after winds blow over half their field lights. Four…

305 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 11 new deaths

August 26, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 305 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

Idaho nonprofits seek statewide mask mandate

August 26, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

The Idaho Nonprofit Center is collecting signatures on a letter calling on Governor Brad Little to enact a statewide mask mandate. The group will…

88 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 26, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 88 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Man in custody after escaping State Hospital South

August 26, 2020 3:55 PM News Team

UPDATE 4:40 p.m. The Blackfoot Police Department reports the man has been found and is in custody as of 4:40 p.m.…

Wyoming implements deep budget cuts

August 26, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Governor Mark Gordon ordered $250 million in the first round of state budget cuts Wednesday. …

Forest to begin Grand Targhee master plan review

August 26, 2020 3:07 PM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has published a “Notice of Intent” to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Grand Targhee…

EIRMC receives Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award

August 26, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association presented Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center with the Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke…

Idaho ranked fourth nationally for critical access hospitals

August 26, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

Over the past year, Idaho ranked fourth…

Police investigate after high-speed pursuit ends with rollover

August 26, 2020 1:27 PM News Team

Police are searching for an individual who fled from a high-speed pursuit that ended with a…

Bundy arrested at Idaho Statehouse for second time in 2 days

August 26, 2020 12:15 PM Associated Press

Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Wednesday for the second time in two days at the Idaho…

Growing wildfire keeps road closed outside Old Faithful

August 26, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

A wildfire that closed a road near Old Faithful in Yellowstone National Park continued to…

Air Pollution Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast Idaho

August 26, 2020 10:18 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution again for Wednesday.…

Idaho lawmakers resume special session to deal with virus

August 26, 2020 10:02 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers meeting in a special session resumed work Wednesday on bills dealing with the coronavirus pandemic following two chaotic days…

Bear Creek fire still 70% contained

August 26, 2020 9:18 AM News Team

There was not a lot of change on the Bear Creek fire line on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in the last 24 hours, but there was…

Lightning triggers wildfires

August 26, 2020 8:53 AM News Team

Several small wildfires were started by a lightning storm that tracked over southeast Idaho Tuesday afternoon. …

Some Sun w/Hazy Storms

August 26, 2020 8:53 AM Jeff Roper

Afternoon sunshine with a widespread haze and isolated storm chance today keeps temperatures in the mid 80’s to 90. Low 80’s for the parks and…

Idaho Falls council to consider youth center proposal

August 26, 2020 8:50 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls City Council is considering a proposal to allow the Community Youth in Action (CYA) to sublease the former Grand Teton Council…

Fire destroys mobile home

August 26, 2020 3:39 AM News Team

Fire destroyed a single-wide mobile home at 895 South 52nd East in Idaho Falls. …

Smoky haze with a few thunderstorms in the mix

August 25, 2020 8:47 PM Andrew Howe

Another round of thunderstorms is possible Wednesday and Thursday nights. High temperatures into the 80’s will continue through the work…

D91 releases COVID protocols for Ravsten Stadium

August 25, 2020 8:40 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 revealed Tuesday its COVID protocols for allowing fans into Ravsten Stadium for…

2020 football previews: Blackfoot Broncos

August 25, 2020 7:44 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Blackfoot Broncos have a new head coach on the sidelines for the first time in 28 years. Jerrod Ackley takes over…

Alturas to open new Idaho Falls high school

August 25, 2020 6:18 PM Bre Clark

The old Sears building at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls won’t be empty much…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

August 25, 2020 6:13 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bingham County.…

UPDATE: Anti-government activist Bundy out of jail after arrest at Idaho Statehouse

August 25, 2020 6:10 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Authorities on Tuesday arrested anti-government activist Ammon Bundy at the Idaho Statehouse after he refused to leave a meeting room where a few…

D91 announces new rules, expectations for Ravsten Stadium

August 25, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 is unveiling new rules and expectations for Ravsten Stadium amid COVID-19 in accordance with guidance from local…

Community Youth in Action is looking for a new homebase

August 25, 2020 5:09 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Community Youth in Action also known as CYA is looking for a new…

405 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 12 new deaths

August 25, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 405 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Fire restrictions ordered in Teton County, Wyoming

August 25, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

The Teton County, Wyoming Board of County Commissioners has ordered a partial fire restriction until further…

Former General Manager and weather anchor congratulate Karole’s retirement

August 25, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

Former General Manager for KIFI Mark Danielson and his wife Deborah Danielson wish Karole good luck on her retirement.…

WYDOT worker struck and killed by road-sweeper

August 25, 2020 4:20 PM News Team

A WYDOT street sweeper driver was hit and killed Monday when the vehicle she was driving ran into her.…

Idaho lawmakers abandon meeting amid unruly spectators

August 25, 2020 4:17 PM Associated Press

One person was taken into custody Tuesday and lawmakers abandoned the room after spectators at a House committee meeting at the Idaho Statehouse…

53 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 25, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 53 new cases on…

Former Sports Anchor congratulates Karole on retirement

August 25, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

Former Local News 8 anchor Scott Bemis shares his memories with Karole when they worked…

Lone Star Fire grows to 763 acres, 0% contained

August 25, 2020 3:38 PM News Team

The lightning-ignited Lone Star Fire reported on Saturday is now estimated at 763 acres and is spreading to the northeast, away from the Old Faithful…

Haylie Keck lands assistant coach job with Idaho State volleyball

August 25, 2020 3:38 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Former Bonneville Bee Haylie Keck is returning to Idaho State volleyball as an assistant coach. Keck was one of the…

USS Idaho officially under construction

August 25, 2020 3:34 PM News Team

Commander Nicholas Meyers will be the first skipper of the USS Idaho, which had a keel-laying ceremony in Connecticut…

Kanye West qualifies for Idaho presidential ballot

August 25, 2020 3:31 PM Associated Press

Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Idaho’s presidential ballot this November as an independent candidate, the Idaho Secretary of State’s…

ITD preparing for Inkom Corridor meetings

August 25, 2020 2:53 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has outlined five major projects it hopes to build along the Interstate 15 Inkom Corridor.…

WYDOT worker struck and killed by road-sweeper

August 25, 2020 2:35 PM Associated Press

An accident on a highway pass in western Wyoming has killed a state transportation…

Air quality improves slightly

August 25, 2020 2:23 PM News Team

Because of improved conditions, the Idaho DEQ has lifted air pollution advisories for much of eastern…

Idaho’s rate of positive COVID-19 cases are dropping, but not enough, health officials say

August 25, 2020 2:19 PM Emma Iannacone

It appears social distancing measures and mask mandates could be reducing Idaho’s rate of Covid-19…

Positive COVID-19 case causes Portneuf District Library to temporarily shut down

August 25, 2020 2:02 PM Cole Sams

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck announced on Monday that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.…

Up close to a hurricane

August 25, 2020 2:02 PM Jeff Roper

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What just happened?

August 25, 2020 1:39 PM Jeff Roper

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Scattered Storms with more Haze

August 25, 2020 1:35 PM Jeff Roper

Moisture flow from the southwest may provide a little relief from smoke and haze, winds will be gusty around storms into late PM. Highs 88-91, lower…

Exclusive inside view of Hurricane Laura

August 25, 2020 1:26 PM Jeff Roper

Inside the Storm Hurricane Hunters travel inside Laura as the Hurricane approaches Texas and…

Mountain lion kills pastured horse in southern Idaho

August 25, 2020 1:26 PM Associated Press

Wildlife officials in Idaho have said a mountain lion attacked and killed a horse this weekend while it was…

Man arrested for burglary of 2 Ammon businesses

August 25, 2020 12:05 PM News Team

A 27-year-old Ammon man has been arrested for two counts of…

Stage One fire restrictions take effect Friday

August 25, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

All of eastern Idaho is now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions. The restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.…

Wyoming unemployment shows improvement

August 25, 2020 11:21 AM News Team

Teton County posted Wyoming’s best improvement in unemployment statistics during July. …

Kanye West misses deadline for presidential ballot in home Wyoming

August 25, 2020 11:13 AM News Team

Rapper and music producer Kanye West has missed a deadline to submit signatures to get on the presidential ballot in his home state of…

Are you ready for fall hunting?

August 25, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

Hunting seasons are upon us in Idaho with opening day for general archery season starting on Aug. 30.…

Dust abatement and repair activities limit access on Moose-Wilson Road

August 25, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

The unpaved section of the Moose-Wilson Road in Grand Teton National Park will be temporarily closed for seasonal dust abatement until 8 a.m.…

DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution

August 25, 2020 10:07 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports air quality has improved overnight and is expected to be in the moderate category…

Idaho lawmakers start second day of special session on virus

August 25, 2020 9:48 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers on Tuesday started the second day of a special session called by Republican Gov. Brad Little to deal with the coronavirus…

Albion area electricity to be interrupted

August 25, 2020 9:14 AM News Team

Customers of the Raft River Electric Cooperative in the Albion area can expect a brief power outage…

Tuesday high school scores – August 24

August 24, 2020 11:15 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school soccer…

Idaho Falls, Bonneville battle to a 2-2 draw in girls soccer

August 24, 2020 10:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls scored a late equalizer to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bonneville in girls soccer Monday. Bonneville lead…

Continued haze and scattered storms

August 24, 2020 8:41 PM Andrew Howe

High pressure positioned over the Western U.S. will continue to pull in warm temperatures, storms and smoke from the Southwest. Watch for a few…

CEI starts fall semester with on-campus and online options

August 24, 2020 6:20 PM Bre Clark

The College of Eastern Idaho started its fall 2020 semester Monday. The college has prepared to host approximately one-third of classes in-person and…

217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 7 new deaths

August 24, 2020 4:58 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 217 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

2020 football previews: Skyline Grizzlies

August 24, 2020 4:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies enter 2020 with a lot of confidence. “Our main goal is to win a state championship.” Head…

D25 students return to school amid pandemic “went really well”

August 24, 2020 4:42 PM Emma Iannacone

Students and teachers are back in the classroom after a long hiatus from the…

Second East Idaho Food Fair Tour announced

August 24, 2020 4:33 PM News Team

The East Idaho Fair Food Tour announced on Monday a second tour for the late summer and fall…

Madison supplemental levy wins voter approval

August 24, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

Madison School District patrons have approved a two-year, $1,995,000 supplemental maintenance and operation levy.…

61 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 24, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 61 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Police: Boise man dies after being hit while crossing street

August 24, 2020 2:45 PM Associated Press

Boise police say a 38-year-old man was hit and killed while crossing a city street Sunday…

Battelle making plans for Versatile Test Reactor

August 24, 2020 2:40 PM News Team

Contract negotiations to support the design and build phase of the Versatile Test Reactor (VTR) are now underway. …

Biologists to extend grizzly bear captures for research purposes in Yellowstone

August 24, 2020 1:45 PM News Team

As part of ongoing efforts required under the Endangered Species Act to monitor the population of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem,…

University of Wyoming enrollment rises substantially in fall

August 24, 2020 1:11 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming experienced a substantial rise in enrollment after the governor announced a grant-funding program for students, the school…

Spectators shatter glass door to get into lawmakers’ session

August 24, 2020 12:37 PM Associated Press

Angry spectators who couldn’t get into the Idaho House of Representatives for a special session to deal with the coronavirus pandemic Monday…

DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution

August 24, 2020 10:39 AM News Team

The Air Pollution Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast Idaho as smoke from regional wildfires continues to impact air…

Idaho lawmakers begin special session due to coronavirus

August 24, 2020 10:14 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers started a special session Monday to deal with the coronavirus…

Delays possible as work commences on Diamond Creek Road

August 24, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

he Caribou-Targhee National Forest, in conjunction with its partners, will replace two deficient bridges and realign the road around a wetland area…

Hot, Hazy, COOLER?

August 24, 2020 8:59 AM Jeff Roper

More widespread smoke and haze today, with a slight shower chance later. Highs 85-93 with SW winds 5-15+ gusting later. Storm chances increase…

Idaho Gas prices up slightly

August 24, 2020 8:54 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices rose only .3 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average of $2.38 per gallon.…

Bear Creek fire now 70% contained

August 24, 2020 8:37 AM News Team

The Bear Creek Fire on Lemhi Pass is estimated at 11,236 acres and is now 70% contained.…

Fire in Yellowstone NP shuts down main road and several trails

August 23, 2020 8:40 PM News Team

(KIFI/KIDK) A lightning-ignited wildfire was reported on Saturday afternoon near Old Faithful. The National Park Service reports, the fire was…

191 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death

August 23, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 191 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

More Smoke, Isolated Thunderstorms this week

August 23, 2020 4:29 PM Michael Coats

High pressure over the Great Basin for the start of the workweek, will keep us under the influence of smoky skies and scattered thunderstorms. We…

Montana Amber Alert expanded to Wyoming

August 23, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

(KIFI/KIDK) An Amber Alert has been issued in Wyoming for a Montana couple and a baby. The Montana Department of Justice says, 20-year-old Andrew…

Teenager injured in large fight

August 23, 2020 3:15 PM News Team

(IDAHO FALLS – KIFI/KIDK) A 14-year-old boy was struck by a car, in what Bonnveille County Deputies are calling a large fight, late Saturday night.…

Pandemic showing negative impact on mental health

August 23, 2020 3:03 PM Chelsea Briar

Providers are expressing an increased rate of people seeking mental health services, including people who have never stepped foot in a therapeutic…

Warmer & Smoky Haze

August 22, 2020 9:51 PM Jeff Roper

Weekend keeps warming up a couple of degree for Sunday with smoke/haze breezing in from the SW 5-15 mph in the afternoon. Highs in the low to mid…

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

August 22, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Police deem EIRMC bomb threat noncredible

August 22, 2020 4:41 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police deemed a phoned-in bomb threat to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center noncredible…

Rigby routs Bonneville in boys soccer

August 21, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans scored early and often in a dominating 17-1 over Bonneville in boys soccer Friday. Rigby (1-0)…

Idaho Falls blanks Shelley to begin boys soccer season

August 21, 2020 11:42 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat Shelley 10-0 Friday to begin the 2020 boys soccer season. Next up for the Tigers (1-0) is a visit…

Highland rams past Thunder Ridge

August 21, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jack Whitmer’s four touchdown passes helped Highland beat Thunder Ridge, 38-12. The Rams are scheduled to play the…

Month: August 2020