September 2020

Old Boy Scouts of America building now the home for Community Youth in Action

September 7, 2020 10:00 AM Ariel Schroeder

Over the weekend teens in the group had a chance to check out their new…

Wyoming students return to school scenes altered by virus

September 7, 2020 9:59 AM Associated Press

Childhood chatter rang out over the blacktop, masked students queued up for school buses, and street signs blinked a warning to slow down outside of…

Wyoming sees hope in carbon capture technology

September 7, 2020 8:51 AM News Team

A U.S. Department of Energy-State of Wyoming study indicates carbon capture utilization and storage (CUUS) retrofits of existing coal-fired power…

Car pulled from South Fork

September 7, 2020 8:47 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say an Infiniti SUV was pulled from the South Fork of the Snake River Saturday.…

Teton Canyon fuel reduction project to continue

September 7, 2020 8:43 AM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest plans to resume the next component of its Teton Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project on Tuesday. …

ADA improvement project underway Tuesday

September 7, 2020 8:40 AM News Team

Idaho Falls and Idaho Transportation Department crews will begin the next phase of an Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk and pedestrian marking…

High Wind Warning

September 7, 2020 7:55 AM Jeff Roper

A back-door cold front rams through Idaho this afternoon, bringing high winds, cold air, some possible winter-like showers and mayhem for the…

Firefighters battle multiple fire starts

September 7, 2020 4:25 AM News Team

Firefights updated at Gibson Jack, Yellowstone, and Idaho-Wyoming…

Emma Watts, author, is attending Idaho State University for the Fall 2020 semester

ISU student co-authors book on mental health

September 6, 2020 10:00 PM Cole Sams

COVID-19 has played a role in the lives of everyone in this country, whether it be directly or…

Thankful residents cheer Madison Fire Department response

September 6, 2020 8:23 PM News Team

With help from the Bureau of Land Management and Central Fire District, the Madison Fire Department fought down a wild fire that threatened several…

Man faces multiple charges after brief crime spree

September 6, 2020 7:56 PM News Team

Marco Leal, 23, faces multiple felony charges after a robbery, crash and foot chase in Idaho Falls…

Wildfire evacuations ordered in Teton County, Wyo.

September 6, 2020 6:17 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming Emergency Managers have ordered immediate evacuation of several areas due to wildfire.…

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

September 6, 2020 6:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Strong winds and cooler temperatures

September 6, 2020 6:14 PM Andrew Howe

A back-door cold front slides in from the Northeast, Monday. A high wind warning is in place for the Snake River Plane. Expect sustained winds above…

Fire forces evacuations near Pocatello

September 6, 2020 6:40 AM News Team

Residents of the Gibson Jack and Wildhorse subdivisions have been asked to evacuate the area ahead of the Wild Mountain Fire. …

Lone Star fire still active in Yellowstone

September 6, 2020 4:32 AM News Team

Firefighters are working to protect structures near Old Faithful.…

Bridger Foothills fire evacuees allowed quick return home Monday

September 6, 2020 4:27 AM News Team

Several subdivisions were evacuated Saturday ahead of the Bridger Foothills fire. …

Prison inmate found dead

September 6, 2020 4:24 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is investigating the apparent suicide of man who was incarcerated at Idaho Maximum Security…

General Manager Mike Dixon operating machinery during renovations

Pebble Creek installing new additions to its Ski Area

September 5, 2020 11:31 PM Cole Sams

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The ski area in Inkom is currently working on some new renovations. “We’re expanding our snowmaking down the south part of…

Highland wins Peg Peterson

September 5, 2020 9:46 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho – Highland’s 2-1 win over Sugar-Salem in the Gold Bracket Final helped the Rams go undefeated in the Peg Peterson Tournament. 24…

Police find body of missing 2-year-old in drained Idaho pond

September 5, 2020 6:05 PM Associated Press

Authorities in Idaho have discovered the body of a missing 2-year-old boy after crews spent all day Friday draining a pond near where the child went…

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

September 5, 2020 6:00 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 281 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

#2 Hyrum Hueseveldt walks in endzone after scoring on first drive.

Fast start for Teton leads to victory over Marsh Valley

September 5, 2020 12:53 AM Cole Sams

ARIMO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton scored on their first two possessions of the game and were in control throughout, defeating Marsh Valley 28-18 The…

#70 Dawson Kramer from Camas County takes handoff to the goaline.

Camas County rallies to beat North Gem

September 5, 2020 12:27 AM Cole Sams

BANCROFT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After trailing by two scores early in the second half, Camas County comes back to defeat North Gem 16-14. The victory…

Watersprings rolls over Richfield to grab first win of the season

September 5, 2020 12:04 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Watersprings Warriors claimed their first win of the year with a 52-8 victory over Richfield on Friday.…

Butte County drops road game at Dietrich

September 4, 2020 11:54 PM Dylan Carder

DIETRICH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County suffered its first loss of season 36-14 at Dietrich on Friday. Next up for the Pirates (1-1) is a home…

Hillcrest loses to Vallivue at home

September 4, 2020 11:41 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights fell in their home opener 28-14 to Vallivue on Friday. It was the first loss of the year for…

Skyline routs Thunder Ridge in home opener

September 4, 2020 11:30 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline defeats Thunder Ridge 55-21 in high school football on Friday. The Grizzlies have scored 88 points in their…

Pocatello erase a 14 point deficit to beat Twin Falls

September 4, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello continues their hot start to the season with a 27-14 win over Twin Falls. The Indians erased a 14 point…

Century blanks Bonneville for their first win

September 4, 2020 11:21 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After a overtime loss to Sugar-Salem, Century opened up their home schedule with a 56-0 win over Bonneville. The…

Sugar-Salem knocks off another 4A team

September 4, 2020 11:19 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem beat 4A’s Shelley, 24-6 on Friday night. The Diggers beat 4A’s Century last Friday in overtime. Sugar-Salem…

Friday high school scores – September 4

September 4, 2020 9:24 PM News Team

High school football…

Powerlifters break records in Idaho Falls

September 4, 2020 6:00 PM Andrew Howe

The 2020 AWPC-WPC World Cup even in Idaho Falls is drawing powerlifters from around the region to Idaho…

Northbound traffic on I-15 near Fort Hall

September 4, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Idaho State Police reports northbound traffic on Interstate 15 between mileposts 73-93 is currently at a standstill.…

269 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 10 new deaths

September 4, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 269 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

Heat Advisory expanded for Saturday, cooling-off next week

September 4, 2020 4:59 PM Michael Coats

An approaching cold front will drive in hot temperatures for Saturday, before the front passes. By Labor Day, we’ll see dropping temps and some…

Idaho State Police’s motorcycle unit wrote more than 100 tickets in one weekend

September 4, 2020 4:56 PM Bre Clark

Idaho State Police worked to get ahead of the Labor Day traffic…

59 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 4, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 59 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

East Idaho State Fair prioritizes 4-H and public safety

September 4, 2020 4:24 PM Chelsea Briar

The intent of the East Idaho State Fair this year is to keep the fairgrounds as localized as possible to prevent the risk of people from all over…

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

September 4, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

D25 to continue current instruction model for at least 2 more weeks

September 4, 2020 3:55 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to continue the current instructional…

Governors want more say in habitat rule for at-risk wildlife

September 4, 2020 3:27 PM Associated Press

Governors from 22 Western states and Pacific territories want a bigger say in how the Trump administration defines habitat for wildlife protected…

Yellowstone National park officials file complaint on guide

September 4, 2020 3:04 PM Associated Press

A Yellowstone National Park guide is facing criminal charges for violating park…

Daybell lawyer wants trial moved

September 4, 2020 2:55 PM News Team

Chad Daybell’s attorney has filed a motion to change the venue of his pending court…

Gas Buddy surveys Labor Day gas prices and the labor to buy it

September 4, 2020 1:30 PM News Team

Labor Day gas prices stand to be the lowest since 2004 and Idahoans work hardest to fill the tank. …

Utah aims to be prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution

September 4, 2020 12:51 PM Associated Press

Gov. Gary Herbert says Utah will aim to be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available, a week after the federal…

Idaho teacher pay ranked 33rd in the nation

September 4, 2020 10:11 AM News Team

A new review of teacher salaries shows Idaho educators’ pay is 33rd in the nation, while Wyoming is rated at 15th.…

Heat Advisory Saturday

September 4, 2020 10:00 AM Jeff Roper

A heat advisory for the lower SRP tomorrow as high pressure pushes into east Idaho. Locations into Pocatello and the eastern Magic Valley will reach…

St. John Health to add new clinic and virtual health program

September 4, 2020 9:10 AM News Team

St. John Health has acquired a Jackson clinic and plans to implement a separate virtual health app this…

Motorcyclist killed in US 20 crash

September 4, 2020 8:47 AM News Team

A Rexburg man was killed in a motorcycle accident north of Island Park at around 9:07 p.m. Thursday.…

Bonneville handles Madison in four sets

September 3, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville Bees picked a home win over Madison in volleyball Thursday. The Bees won the match 3-1. Bonneville…

Thursday high school scores – September 3

September 3, 2020 10:26 PM News Team

Boys and girls soccer,…

Jordan makes a campaign stop in Idaho Falls

September 3, 2020 9:14 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – US Senate candidate (D) Paulette Jordan is making her trip across Idaho to campaign for a Senate seat against (R)…

263 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday

September 3, 2020 5:49 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 263 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Electrical equipment stolen from southern Idaho businesses

September 3, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Thieves have stolen electrical circuit breakers from at least 43 Idaho Power customers who have businesses in Twin Falls and Ada Counties over the…

D93 schools will be in Phase 2 Sept. 7 – Sept. 11

September 3, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday schools will be open in Phase 2 (Yellow Phase) Sept. 7 – Sept.…

Pocatello Indians mascot on the line

September 3, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

After meeting with members of the Fort Hall Business Council Thursday, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board has agreed to consider an administrative…

Heat Advisory issued for Saturday

September 3, 2020 4:30 PM Michael Coats

High pressure over the west, delivering warming temperatures and smoke from the fires burning in California. A cold front approaches from the north…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 3, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

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

106 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 3, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 106 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Police arrest man after stabbing

September 3, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

A 30-year-old man was arrested for felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon…

Little; action should hold off tax hike

September 3, 2020 3:49 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little says he has taken action that will avoid a tax increase for Idaho business owners and employers.…

Idaho Falls man sentenced on federal pornography charges

September 3, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man faces over 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty on February 25 to possession of child pornography in U.S. District…

Power outage affects west side of Idaho Falls

September 3, 2020 2:25 PM News Team

daho Falls Power is investigating a power outage that is affecting most of the west side of the city.…

Dad, stepmom charged in connection with death of 9-year-old

September 3, 2020 1:12 PM Associated Press

Prosecutors have charged an Idaho stepmom with murder and her husband with felony injury to a child after police say emergency responders found a…

Bannock County rescinds COVID-19 emergency declaration

September 3, 2020 12:31 PM News Team

The Bannock County Commissioners rescinded the COVID-19 emergency declarations during its regular business meeting…

Roundabout construction to begin

September 3, 2020 12:09 PM News Team

Mountain Valley Construction will begin work on a new Roundabout at the intersection of East Lincoln Road and Crowley Road after Labor Day.…

Search for missing 2-year-old boy continues in Eagle

September 3, 2020 11:36 AM Associated Press

Authorities are still searching for a 2-year-old boy who went missing near Boise Wednesday, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office said…

Health District issues Custer County order

September 3, 2020 11:16 AM News Team

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted Thursday morning to issue an Order for Mandatory Face Coverings and other restrictions for Custer County.…

Target confirms plans for Jackson store

September 3, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

Target has confirmed it plans to open a store in Jackson, Wyoming “in the coming years.” …

Elk Antler Auction to begin next week

September 3, 2020 10:57 AM News Team

The Headwaters District Boy Scout Antler Auction will go online this year.…

Bonneville County faces a shortage of poll workers

September 3, 2020 10:36 AM Ariel Schroeder

Nationwide, states are facing a shortage of poll workers to assist with elections in November. Some areas in East Idaho are experiencing the hit.…

Initial Idaho unemployment claims drop slightly

September 3, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor reports Idahoans filed 3% fewer initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the past week.…

Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4; governor encourages flu shots

September 3, 2020 9:57 AM News Team, Associated Press

Governor Little announced Thursday Idaho will remain in Stage 4 for at least another two…

Record Breaking Heat OTW

September 3, 2020 9:14 AM Jeff Roper

Clear, dry, and warm today thanks to high pressure. Winds WSW-5-10 and light. Some haze into Treasure Valley and lower plain and Jackson. Upper 70’s…

Idaho Falls man charged after early morning incident

September 3, 2020 8:31 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police SWAT team was called to the Rescue Mission apartments in the 3100 block of South Yellowstone at around 3 a.m. Thursday.…

Idaho Falls boys soccer secure conference win with late goal

September 2, 2020 11:15 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A goal in the 80th minute lifted the Idaho Falls over Thunder Ridge 2-1 in boys soccer Wednesday. The game was the…

Same fair food, different style

September 2, 2020 9:19 PM Adrian Luevano

The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off on Friday, but it will look a little different than we are used…

COVID-19 cases increase in Southeast Idaho

September 2, 2020 8:44 PM Cole Sams

Southeast Idaho Public Health reported 140 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on September…

Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan visiting south Idaho

September 2, 2020 5:43 PM Emma Iannacone

During a tour through southern Idaho, Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan stopped in Pocatello…

Safety concerns raised over NuScale SMR project

September 2, 2020 5:40 PM Andrew Howe

Members of the scientific community are voicing concern after the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project received design approval from the U.S.…

296 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 4 new deaths

September 2, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 296 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

Hygiene kit donation drive promises new start for returning citizens

September 2, 2020 5:15 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation…

2020 Festival of Trees suspended

September 2, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

The School District 25 Education Foundation announced Wednesday its Board of Directors has decided to suspend the 2020 Festival of Trees.…

Hillcrest, Marsh Valley rise in week 1 state media football poll

September 2, 2020 4:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem and West Side retain top spots in this week’s state media football poll. Friday night wins propelled…

Warming trend with us for the rest of this week

September 2, 2020 4:35 PM Michael Coats

High pressure delivering dry and overall warm conditions. A dry front is passing through northern Idaho and Montana, bringing breezy winds late…

108 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

September 2, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 108 new confirmed cases of…

Woman sues, says she was hospitalized after prison dentistry

September 2, 2020 2:41 PM Associated Press

A woman who says she suffered a life-threatening infection after Idaho’s prison staffers denied her antibiotics following dental surgery is suing…

Prosecutor seeks to join Vallow and Daybell court cases

September 2, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Madison County Prosecutor Rob Wood has filed a “motion for joinder” aimed at consolidating the prosecution of Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 2, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

Scam calls make rounds in Jefferson County

September 2, 2020 1:36 PM News Team

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports phone scammers are targeting local county…

Casper decides against ban on feeding feral cats, dogs

September 2, 2020 1:09 PM Associated Press

Officials in a Wyoming city have decided not to prohibit feeding feral cats and…

Sunny, Windy, & Warmer

September 2, 2020 11:40 AM Jeff Roper

The countdown to Labor Day is on and warmer temperatures will take us to possible record highs on Saturday. 84-87 today with gusty winds from the WSW…

1 in 4 Idaho wastewater plants violate permits

September 2, 2020 11:24 AM News Team

More than 75% of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants complied with their Clean Water Act permits last year, according to a new, three-year review…

Operation Lifesaver deemed a success

September 2, 2020 9:00 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say 26 drivers were stopped during the 8-hour Operation Lifesaver enforcement effort between Pocatello and Idaho Falls August 27. …

Tetonia woman killed in early morning crash

September 2, 2020 8:37 AM News Team

A Tetonia woman was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 32, south of Ashton. …

Local business donates temperature kiosk to high schools

September 1, 2020 10:50 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline High School has a new tool at its gym to help keep the community safer from COVID-19 during sporting events.…