October 2020

Idaho men charged with conspiring to sell hard-to-trace guns

October 27, 2020 2:55 PM Associated Press

A former Marine and another Idaho man charged with participating in a money-making conspiracy to build hard-to-trace firearms and distribute them in…

Focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month overshadowed by pandemic

October 27, 2020 2:48 PM Ariel Schroeder

According to The Health Management Leadership, this year, more than ever, there is a need to focus on breast…

Idaho teachers disappointed with Governor’s health order

October 27, 2020 2:27 PM News Team

The Idaho Education Association says Governor Brad Little’s move to a Stage 3 response to COVID-19 was necessary. But, teachers are taking issue…

Wyoming carbon capture pipeline plan released

October 27, 2020 2:10 PM News Team

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced Tuesday that it has published the Wyoming Pipeline Corridor Initiative (WPCI) Final Environmental Impact…

Health officials say number of new COVID-19 cases is ‘very concerning’ as Idaho rolls back to Stage 3

October 27, 2020 12:48 PM News Team

The reason for rolling back to Stage 3 was due to the spike in cases and an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last few weeks.…

Students compete in food drive to help local families

October 27, 2020 12:29 PM News Team

Students donated more than 6,000 cans of food so…

Wanted suspect in custody

October 27, 2020 12:18 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police have released information on a suspect they are searching for in connection to a shooting that occurred on October…

ISU College of Pharmacy helps supply Idaho pharmacies with rapid COVID-19 testing equipment

October 27, 2020 11:34 AM News Team

Select community pharmacies are beginning to provide enhanced, rapid response COVID-19 testing services to Idaho residents.…

Beware of COVID-19 medical scams

October 27, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

If you are seeking a cure for COVID-19, be careful when shopping…

Salt Lake Tribune to stop printing daily after 149 years

October 27, 2020 10:57 AM Associated Press

he Salt Lake Tribune announced Monday it will stop printing a daily newspaper at the end of the year after nearly 150 years and move to a weekly…

Pheasant stocking underway near Inkom

October 27, 2020 10:30 AM News Team

The Idaho Fish and Game Department plans to stock 1,500 pheasants at the Portneuf Wildlife Management Area south of Inkom this fall. …

Jury trials in Idaho prevented amid rising COVID-19 cases

October 27, 2020 9:44 AM Associated Press

Most courts in south-central Idaho have been prevented from holding jury trials because of high weekly confirmed coronavirus case numbers following…

Wyoming revenue shortfalls reach historic levels

October 27, 2020 9:23 AM News Team

Wyoming revenue projections indicate hundreds of millions in…

Slow Warm to Norm

October 27, 2020 8:24 AM Jeff Roper

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High school football playoff matchups set

October 26, 2020 11:44 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The first round matchups for the 2020 high school football playoffs are finally set. Monday’s Kansas City playoff in…

Sugar-Salem tops South Fremont, Teton in Kansas City playoff

October 26, 2020 11:07 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Suger-Salem returns to the 3A state playoffs after winning a Kansas City playoff Monday night. The Diggers swept through…

Scouts collecting donations during Saturday's Scouting For Food Drive

Boy Scouts host Scouting for Food in eastern Idaho

October 26, 2020 9:50 PM Cole Sams

The troops hosted a Scouting for Food Drive on Saturday.…

URGENT – Senate confirms Trump’s Supreme Court nominee a week ahead of Election Day

October 26, 2020 5:39 PM CNN

(CNN) — Senate Republicans voted to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Monday, a major…

697 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

October 26, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 697 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Fall Wave: Southeast, east Idaho’s Covid-19 cases on the rise

October 26, 2020 5:20 PM Emma Iannacone

Over the past two weeks, new cases have increased by 46.5%, with new statewide cases topping 1,000 on three different…

Sunny skies, cold mornings

October 26, 2020 4:13 PM Michael Coats

Another cold night and morning for early Tuesday. We’ll slowly start to warm-up, with high pressure building back into the west. Tuesday, sunny with…

3 probation officers honored for saving victim’s life

October 26, 2020 4:05 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Department of Corrections for Bonneville County is honoring 3 local heroes with a rare and prestigious known as The Silver Cross Award.…

304 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 26, 2020 4:01 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 304 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 6 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 26, 2020 3:56 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed six more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Pocatello Mayor delivers flamingo to 5 year old

October 26, 2020 1:51 PM Curtis Jackson

A 5-year-old Pocatello girl was surprised to see the mayor show up at her house last Thursday.…

Bonneville’s DMV office to be closed Tues., Wed.; Appointments only starting Nov. 2

October 26, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville County Motor Vehicle Office will be closed Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 to implement…

KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Jeff Hough

October 26, 2020 10:40 AM Emma Iannacone

Jeff Hough took the job as interim Bannock County Commissioner during the summer after Commissioner Steve Brown…

KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Lisa Alexander

October 26, 2020 10:40 AM Emma Iannacone

If elected, Lisa Alexander would be the 4th woman to ever serve as Bannock County Commissioner and the first in about 20…

WATCH: Governor moves Idaho back to Stage 3

October 26, 2020 9:45 AM News Team

Idaho Governor Brad Little is moving the state back to Stage 3. …

40 degrees Below Normal

October 26, 2020 7:53 AM Jeff Roper

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School Closure 10/26

October 26, 2020 7:09 AM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Highland High School is closed today October 26th, 2020. There will be no classes or practices due to a power outage…

Homeless man’s body found at Simplot Square

October 25, 2020 5:55 PM Cole Sams

A homeless man lost his life this past Friday in…

650 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

October 25, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 650 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Local baby recovering after a vicious dog attack

October 25, 2020 4:58 PM Linda Larsen

Anita AlQuattan is recovering in the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after being severely mauled by a dog, leaving her with severe…

“Stranger Things” event brings Halloween lights to life

October 25, 2020 11:00 AM Chelsea Briar

Owens Family Lights at 1385 Lowell Drive in Idaho Falls is offering “Music, Magic, and Illumination” this spooky…

Blackfoot falls to Vallivue in 4A state title game

October 24, 2020 11:18 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot tremendous season ends with a state runner up trophy. The Broncos fell 4-1 to Vallivue in the 4A boys…

Preston wins 4A girls soccer championship

October 24, 2020 10:56 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston shut out Twin Falls 1-0 Saturday to win the 4A state girls soccer championship. It’s the Indians second state…

Boise State opens their season with a win over Utah State

October 24, 2020 9:01 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Despite having no crowd at Albertsons Stadium, the Boise State Broncos brought their own energy to beat Utah State 42-13…

Freezing Sunday, Monday

October 24, 2020 8:50 PM Andrew Howe

High temperatures will stay below freezing for the next couple of days, with overnight lows falling into the teens and single digits. Daytime winds…

1,021 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths

October 24, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,021 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

318 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 24, 2020 5:01 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 318 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Fredregill Road and Oliver Avenue mainline project starts Monday

October 24, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

City of Pocatello Water Department crews will start replacing water main lines on Fredregill Road and Oliver Avenue Monday.…

Teton stuns South Fremont to force Kansas City playoff

October 24, 2020 6:57 AM Dylan Carder

St. Anthony, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton took down South Fremont 19-13 Friday to create a three way tie in the Mountain Rivers Conference standings.…

Rams too tough for Idaho Falls

October 24, 2020 6:41 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Highland had little trouble dispatching of Idaho Falls 61-19 Friday. The Rams two quick touchdowns to jump ahead…

Thunder Ridge climbs over Hillcrest

October 24, 2020 6:15 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge beat rival Hillcrest for the first time ever 28-10 Friday. The win also gives the third year program…

Century upsets Pocatello to win conference title

October 24, 2020 5:29 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century beat rival Pocatello 28-14 Friday to win the 4A District 5 championship. The Diamondbacks ensure their spot in…

Garcia’s overtime goal sends Blackfoot to 4A title game

October 24, 2020 5:22 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot topped Canyon Ridge 2-1 in overtime Friday to advance to the 4A boys soccer state championship game.…

Fire destroys Fort Hall trailers

October 24, 2020 3:50 AM News Team

Fire destroyed two trailers parked on West Agency Lot 41 at 5:43 p.m. Friday in Fort…

Rigby extends their winning streak to 18

October 23, 2020 10:06 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby powered past Madison, 56-6 in the Battle of the Bridge. With the win, the defending state champions extend their…

Blackfoot charges past Bonneville

October 23, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot extended their win streak to four straight after beating Bonneville, 34-14. Bonneville is still…

Friday high school football scores – October 23

October 23, 2020 9:30 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) High school football…

Preston books a spot in the 4A State title game

October 23, 2020 9:24 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It took a shootout for the Preston Indians to beat Columbia, 3-2 in Friday’s 4A semi-final matchup. The Indians will face…

State high school soccer scores – October 23

October 23, 2020 7:07 PM News Team

Idaho Falls, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), State high school soccer…

1,073 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

October 23, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,073 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 23, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two more deaths associated with…

Gusty Winds, Scattered Showers for Saturday

October 23, 2020 3:49 PM Michael Coats

A strong cold front is approaching for Friday evening into Saturday. Gusty winds will develop late Friday with scattered snow and rain showers. Most…

417 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 23, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 417 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Legislators consider ways to increase Idaho air travel

October 23, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers in Idaho have considered ways to increase air travel in the state as flights have been reduced or eliminated in recent years, stunting…

Slash fires planned across western Wyoming

October 23, 2020 3:01 PM News Team

Teton Interagency fire crews will be burning slash piles throughout the Bridger-Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park this fall.…

Some hospitals in crisis as US nears high for COVID-19 cases

October 23, 2020 1:11 PM Associated Press

The United States is approaching a record for the number of new daily coronavirus cases in the latest ominous sign about the disease’s grip on the…

Dispose of unused or expired medications on Saturday

October 23, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Do you have unused or expired prescription medications?…

Wyoming Navigators to help people find health insurance plans

October 23, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has allocated $600,000 in federal CARES Act funds to help Wyoming residents sign up for health insurance.…

Strut Your Mutt Day and Purranormal Cativity set for Saturday

October 23, 2020 12:13 PM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to designate Saturday as Strut Your Mutt Day…

Real Heroes Trunk or Treat moves to drive-through format

October 23, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office have implemented several changes to the fourth annual Real Heroes Trunk or…

Crush the Curve Idaho and state of Idaho offers COVID-19 testing to long-term care facilities

October 23, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

The contract will make it easier for residents and staff to be tested regularly and give long-term care facilities another tool to help fight the…

Police: Man fatally shot in Boise home; woman arrested

October 23, 2020 11:11 AM Associated Press

An Idaho woman was arrested after police believe she fatally shot a man inside a Boise home, authorities…

Scouting for Food to be conducted differently on Saturday

October 23, 2020 11:00 AM Linda Larsen

The need for food in our community is great this year because of the…

Ammon announces service awards

October 23, 2020 10:49 AM News Team

The city of Ammon has named eight people it will honor with the Mayor’s Community Service Awards for 2020.…

Local first responders receive mental health support

October 23, 2020 10:45 AM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls City Council approved a contract between Creekside Counseling and first responders on Monday.…

BYU-Idaho enrollment grows

October 23, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

Brigham Young University, Idaho is reporting a total fall enrollment of 26,963 students on campus, a 7.1% increase over last fall’s enrollment.…

Investigation underway after 2 found deceased in Bellevue

October 23, 2020 10:06 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating after two dead bodies were found in a coffee shop in…

Hospitals are full but some parts of Idaho refuse mask rules

October 23, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

Moments after hearing an Idaho hospital was overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients and looking at sending people as far away as Seattle for care, members…

1-year-old Pocatello girl attacked by dog

October 23, 2020 9:35 AM News Team

A 1-year-old girl from Pocatello was attacked by a dog and flown to a Salt Lake City hospital to be treated last Sunday, October 18.…

Car crashes into gas station Thursday

October 23, 2020 8:47 AM News Team

An SUV ended up inside a Pocatello convenience store Thursday.…

Idaho Falls endorses SMR project

October 23, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

Idaho Falls has reaffirmed its commitment to the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project and the development of other reliable, carbon-free nuclear power…

Winter Storm Warning

October 23, 2020 7:24 AM Jeff Roper

We have a Winter Storm Warning for Northern Idaho Mountains and around Jackson Hole/Western Wyoming and a Winter Weather Advisory issued for our…

Thunder Ridge beats Madison for first district volleyball championship

October 23, 2020 1:24 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge swept through Madison to win the 5A District 5/6 championship Thursday. For the Titans, it was the…

Blackfoot tops Caldwell to advance to 4A semifinals

October 22, 2020 11:22 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Frankie Garcia’s two goals send Blackfoot to a 3-1 victory over Caldwell in the 4A state boys soccer tournament…

Big second half lifts Canyon Ridge over Century in 4A state tournament

October 22, 2020 11:05 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Canyon Ridge runs away from Century in the second half to beat the Diamondbacks 5-2 to open the 4A boys soccer state…

Thursday high school scores – October 22

October 22, 2020 10:25 PM News Team

District high school volleyball, football…

Locals gather in Blackfoot to watch final Presidential Debate

October 22, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – People across the nation reacted to watching the Presidential Debate on Thursday night. Almost 100 people showed up to…

Preston holds off Canyon Ridge to advance in 4A bracket

October 22, 2020 9:53 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston used a penalty kick goal to help them beat Canyon Ridge 2-1 in the 4A Girls Soccer State Tournament. The Indians…

Skyline falls in the first round to Columbia

October 22, 2020 9:48 PM Adrian Luevano

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline’s state title bid is over as the Grizzlies fell 4-1 to Columbia in the first round of the 4A Girls Soccer State…

State high school soccer scores – October 22

October 22, 2020 6:18 PM News Team

Boys and girls state tournament…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 22, 2020 6:01 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

Hawthorne Elementary begins weekly program to help feed students

October 22, 2020 5:50 PM Andrew Howe

Hawthorne Elementary sent more than 100 backpacks full of food home with students today, to help carry them through the weekend.…

Blackfoot woman sentenced

October 22, 2020 5:47 PM News Team

A 32-year-old Blackfoot woman appeared before Judge Thompson in Bingham County on Wednesday for sentencing in two criminal cases and disposition of…

950 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

October 22, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 950 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Mayor donates walking challenge winnings

October 22, 2020 4:57 PM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad signed over his $1,000 Blue Cross of Idaho Walking Challenge prize money to the Hitting Hearts Foundation in a ceremony…

Forrest Fenn treasure hunter indicted for damage to Yellowstone

October 22, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

A man claiming to have been seeking the elusive Forrest Fenn treasure has been indicted by a
federal grand jury after he was found digging in the…

Cool and breezy for Friday, chance of showers this weekend

October 22, 2020 4:19 PM Michael Coats

With clearing skies tonight and cool air in place, we’ll see lows back into the teens through Friday morning. Cool and breezy for our Friday, with a…

247 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 22, 2020 3:48 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 247 new COVID-19 cases in the area on…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 22, 2020 3:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…

EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 22, 2020 3:28 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three more deaths associated with…

New Idaho website links to COVID-19 testing sites

October 22, 2020 3:27 PM News Team

If you are looking for a place to find COVID-19 testing, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has activated a helpful new website. …

Potato markets post record sales

October 22, 2020 3:00 PM News Team

Potato markets continue to post record sales from July through September, posting the highest sales levels in five years. …

Study: Federal emergency funding boosted state income

October 22, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

Idaho’s share of federal pandemic aid has effectively boosted the state’s annual personal income by at least 5.4% or an average $2,723.…

Whitetail buck found shot, left to waste in Fremont County

October 22, 2020 1:07 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game reports a whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand…

DHW partners with Get Tested COVID-19 to help Idahoans find local testing centers

October 22, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is partnering with Get Tested COVID-19 to maintain an active, accurate database for designated COVID-19…

Colorado wildfires drag on later than normal, break records

October 22, 2020 12:34 PM Associated Press

Orange skies, winds gusting up to 70 mph, smoke tornadoes and hazardous air. While it could be an apocalyptic scene out of a movie, it’s become the…

Month: October 2020