Veteran Center moving from Pocatello to Idaho Falls
The US Veterans Center in Eastern Idaho is moving from the Gate City to a new facility in Idaho Falls. Their current location has been helping…
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Scattered snow and wind late Monday, clearing and cold Tuesday
A cold front is moving through Idaho and Wyoming Monday evening, with scattered snow showers and gusty winds. Behind this cold front, we’ll see cold…
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1,214 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,214 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…
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Health District takes delivery of low-temp freezer
Eastern Idaho Public Health has taken delivery of a unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.…
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3 hospitalized after crash
Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Ferry Butte Road and Blackhawk Road in Bingham County Sunday around…
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Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms
Wyoming’s governor still had mild symptoms of COVID-19 five days after testing positive for the…
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303 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…
Continue Reading Idaho reaches grim milestone: More than 100,000 virus cases
Idaho has reached an alarming milestone, with health officials reporting that more than 100,000 residents have been infected with the…
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Idaho Parks and Recreation increases fees
It will cost more to enter and use an Idaho State Park beginning December 10.…
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Malek announces Lt. Gov. candidacy
Idaho attorney Luke Malek has announced he will be a republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. …
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Idaho Falls Chukars will be playing baseball in 2021
Major League Baseball and the Pioneer League jointly announced the Pioneer League has been designated a “Partner League” of MLB.…
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Teton County, Wyoming mask ordinance ammended for December
Teton County Health has amended its mask ordinance for the month of December. …
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PRT’s 2020 Tour of Lights canceled, 2019 tour map available
Due to the ongoing pandemic and following Governor Brad Little’s Modified Stage 2 order, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) is canceling the 2020…
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ISU student-researcher featured in ANS magazine
Idaho State University nuclear reactor operator and research assistant Spencer Ercanbrack was recently featured on the cover of the November 2020…
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Travelers head back to the airports after Thanksgiving holiday
With the Thanksgiving holiday coming to a close, many travelers were out and about this weekend to return home or back to…
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Wasden announces settlement of gas price investigation
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a settlement agreement with three Idaho gas retailers following an investigation into their fuel…
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Celebrating Small Business Saturday will help local shops stay open
Your part in this year’s Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever…
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Positive turnout for Small Business Saturday in Pocatello
Station Square in Historic Downtown Pocatello hosted a variety of businesses and vendors for Small Business Saturday. The venue provided many…
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Elk feeding ground discussion begins Tuesday
The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in the development of a long-term feedgrounds management plan beginning…
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Buster Brown Shoes neon sign re-lit in Historic Downtown
Buster Brown, a comic book character created in 1902 and later used as the mascot for Buster Brown Shoes in 1904, was the inspiration for the neon…
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Cold front bringing winds and light snow this evening
Monday will bring more cloudiness into the day and Salmon will begin to see the effects of a cold front by lunch with light snow and windier…
Continue Reading 824 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 824 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Winds for Monday afternoon with chance of snow Monday night
A cold front is moving out of the northwest for Monday afternoon and evening. We’ll look for afternoon winds into the 10-20 MPH range, with…
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Shop and chicken coop lost in Sunday morning fire
IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) Idaho Falls Fire units were able to extinguish and control a Sunday morning outbuilding, chicken coop fire, on the north side of…
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Teton School District students head back to schools Monday
Teton School District #401 students will return to the classroom Monday, after the county’s COVID-19 ranking…
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Idaho Falls Police investigate “porch pirate” thefts
Idaho Falls Police are investigating a series of “porch pirate” package thefts in the Fairway Estates area. …
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COVID-19 kiosks coming to Jackson and Teton Village
Teton County Health has teamed with the Wyoming Department of Health and “Curative” to bring two COVID-19 testing kiosks to the county. …
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Idaho State opens season with a blowout win
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After having their season opener canceled on Wednesday, the Idaho State women’s basketball team opened the season…
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Idaho State gets swept in Bronco Invitational
SANTA CLARA, California (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball season started with three-straight loses in the Bronco Invitational in Santa…
Continue Reading 1,160 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,160 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 153 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 153 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…
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Search and Rescue advises: use common sense
Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCS&R) is calling on the public to show some common sense before driving off established roads.…
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Natural gas outage in western Wyoming repaired
JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK)-Lower Valley Energy experienced a disruption of its natural gas service in Teton County, Wyoming after problems in its gas…
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Western Wyoming natural gas outage repaired
Lower Valley Energy has restored natural gas service to Teton County, Wyoming.…
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Police search for armed robbery suspects
Idaho Falls Police are looking for suspects involved in the robbery of a Mormon Church missionary at knifepoint.…
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Community Dinner Table hands out meals for Thanksgiving in Blackfoot
The Community Dinner Table served Thanksgiving dinner at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church. The CDT prepared and packaged meals that were…
Continue Reading Portneuf outpatient testing site to move
Portneuf Medical Center has moved its outpatient COVID-19 testing site, effective Monday, November 30. …
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Quiet weekend, with some warming
High temperatures will trend above freezing over the weekend. Warming climaxes Monday with high’s around 40 ahead of a…
Continue Reading Record 1,997 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record of 1,997 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths on…
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Idaho Falls creating enforcement guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions
Idaho Falls officials are sharing details on how they will handle violations of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Governor…
Continue Reading Eastern Idaho surpasses 100 COVID-19 deaths
There were 5 new COVID-19 related deaths in eastern Idaho and 1 in southeast Idaho…
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ITD encourages drivers to be “Idaho Ready” for winter driving conditions
As winter weather arrives in Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department has launched its annual winter safety campaign, “Idaho…
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SIPH offers free rapid HIV and syphilis testing during December
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is joining with organizations around the world to take action towards ending the AIDS epidemic by offering free…
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Ongoing unemployment claims bump up in Idaho
The number of people filing ongoing unemployment claims with the Idaho Department of Labor continued to rise last week. …
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Drive-up Thanksgiving meals at Elks Lodge help locals in need
For 33 years the Salvation Army has hosted its traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Elks lodge but this year was a little…
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Shop Smart first
Before you hit Main Street, or the keyboard, the Idaho Department of Finance is encouraging bargain hunters to “shop smart.” …
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Small business gets day of recognition
As part of a national movement, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has proclaimed November 28 as “Small Business Saturday.” …
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Idaho Falls lights up Christmas
The Christmas season opens in Idaho Falls with a number of events in the downtown area., both in-person and…
Continue Reading Cold weather and cold turkey for the next several days
Don’t expect anymore snow for the next several days. A slow warming trend will just see highs into the upper 30’s by Monday, ahead of our next…
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Watch Jackson’s Town Square Lighting virtually
New plans have been announced for the Traditional Jackson Town Square Lighting and Santa on the…
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Jackson Town Square ceremony set to light up Christmas
The Christmas season will formally get underway Friday when Town Square in Jackson welcomes Santa.…
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Farm Bureau survey shows food cost decline
The American Farm Bureau says the cost of an average Thanksgiving dinner is down 4% this year over…
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Mashed potato tips and recipes
The Idaho Potato Commission says more mashed potatoes are consumed on Thanksgiving than any other day of the year, which is why the fourth Thursday…
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Thanksgiving AM Fog
Showers to the SE dissipate this morning by the time you wake up then fog burns out for some sun this afternoon. Snowy slick spots on many roads, so…
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Athlete of the Week: Taze Stegelmeier, West Side football
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week helped West Side win back-to-back 2A State Championships. Adrian…
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ISU goes remote for remainder of semester
As planned, Idaho State University is returning to remote learning for the remainder of the fall…
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Reentry center walkaway captured
The man who walked away from the Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center Saturday is back in…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…
Continue Reading 1,773 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,773 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths on…
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Wyoming Gov Mark Gordon tests positive for COVID-19
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has tested positive for COVID-19, but has only minor symptoms, he said…
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Convergence zone in the Snake River Plain, cold Thanksgiving day
A cold front is making its way east into Wyoming for Wednesday night. With the winds from the north, we’ll see a upper Snake River Plain convergence…
Continue Reading 376 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
Local health officials reported 376 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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Diablas Kitchen pepares Thanksgiving meals for Soup Kitchen
A local woman is stepping up to make sure those who are struggling have a Thanksgiving meal in their home during this tough…
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Unique Idaho salmon numbers rise, but extinction looms
A unique population of salmon that for thousands of years has been reproducing in one of Idaho’s wildest places experienced a small increase in…
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Strong Families, Strong Students application portal reopens
The Idaho State Board of Education reopened the Strong Families, Strong Students application portal starting…
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Micron employees donate turkeys, hams to more than 2,500 households
Micron Technology employees gave 1,684 turkeys and 827 hams to the Idaho Food Bank, bringing much-needed food to more than 2,500 households.…
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Idaho Lt. Governor promotes ‘walk-thru disinfectant cubes’
Idaho Lt. Gov. Janice McGeachin has proposed using millions of dollars in coronavirus relief aid to have a Nevada company install additional safety…
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IFPD Lieutenant Scott Killian retires
Lieutenant Scott Killian has served as an Idaho Falls Police Officer since 1994.…
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Back country closures begin soon
A number of Caribou-Targhee National Forest areas and roads will begin to close for the season between November 27 and December 15.…
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Idaho’s COVID-19 data dashboard will not be updated Thursday, ISU testing site closed
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare staff will not update the COVID-19 dashboard case data on Thursday.…
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Wyoming health official fired after mask mandate ordered
Officials in northern Wyoming have voted to remove Dr. Ed Zimmerman from his position as Washakie County health officer, a decision Zimmerman…
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Idaho Falls approves financing for police complex
The Idaho Falls City Council has given final approval to a $30 million Police Department Complex financing…
Continue Reading Holiday Snow Rounds
Slick spots can make for hazardous travel. Jeff Roper KIFI KIDK will have what’s happening now, what’s new, and what’s next for your holiday travel…
Continue Reading Airport firefighters called to I-15 vehicle fire
One man was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash and fire near milepost 120 on Interstate 15 at around 7:42 p.m. Tuesday.…
Continue Reading Airport firefighters called to I-15 vehicle fire
One man was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash and fire near milepost 120 on Interstate 15 at around 7:42 p.m. Tuesday.…
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Balanced effort leads Highland over Century
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ten different players scored for Highland in a 41-37 win over Century in girls basketball Tuesday. The Rams got eight…
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Girls high school basketball scores – November 24
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school…
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Negative COVID-19 test not a green light for family Thanksgiving, safety tips from SIPH
Families across the country are making the tough decision this week as to how they’ll spend their…
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EIRMC shares tips to stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals
Many are staying home for Thanksgiving to stay safe from COVID-19, but now we are being reminded that we also need to stay safe in the…
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Phil Meador Subaru donates check Tuesday
Phil Meador Subaru presented a check for $12,000 to the Russell Davies PTSD Veteran Athletes Organization Tuesday.…
Continue Reading 1,640 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,640 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on…
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Cleanup crews begin to close largest building at INL site
Crews at the Radioactive Waste Management Complex have begun to close the Transuranic Storage Area Retrieval Enclosure. …
Continue Reading 614 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 614 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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A few snow showers Tuesday night, scattered snow showers Wednesday
We’re seeing some low clouds Tuesday evening, leading to some snow flurries and light snow showers. A Pacific Northwest storm system moves in…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 1 more death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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Skiers and snowboarders ready to fly
Grand Targhee opened its season last Friday and 8 more Idaho resorts plan to open this…
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Wyoming lawmakers to hold 2 swearing-in ceremonies
Legislative leaders in Wyoming voted Tuesday to hold two swearing-in ceremonies for new lawmakers, one that will follow public health orders to…
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Fish and Game officers investigate cow elk killing
Idaho Fish and Game Department personnel are investigating the killing of a cow elk in the Meadow Creek area near Spencer in Clark County.…
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Election official: Barely a hint of voting fraud in Idaho
There was no evidence of widespread election fraud in Idaho during the Nov. 3 election, state election officials…
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October was busy time for the national parks
Visitor numbers at Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks were way up in…
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Recharge water will help create renewable power this winter
In response to requests for water for other purposes, the Idaho Water Resource Board decided Tuesday it will not divert 200 cubic-feet-per-second of…
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Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 17th highest rate in country
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed…
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Early morning apartment complex fire
A structure fire Tuesday morning at the 1900 block of Henryanna Avenue caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage and $5,000 in content damage.…
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Idaho Falls Council approves health resolution
UPDATE: The Idaho Falls City Council approved a resolution Tuesday night stressing the importance of following the Governor’s Stage 2 health…
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Police complex financing plan goes to city council
The Idaho Falls City Council is considering a resolution Tuesday that would create a “general obligation” in the form of a $30 million lease…
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Voter turnout in Utah breaks 1964 record
Utah had record high voter turnout this year, with a staggering 90% of active voters casting…
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