November 2020 - Local News 8

Joseph A. Clark Building in Idaho Falls, ID

Veteran Center moving from Pocatello to Idaho Falls

November 30, 2020 6:27 PM Cole Sams

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…

Scattered snow and wind late Monday, clearing and cold Tuesday

November 30, 2020 6:08 PM Michael Coats

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…

1,214 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 9 new deaths

November 30, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,214 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

Health District takes delivery of low-temp freezer

November 30, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has taken delivery of a unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.…

3 hospitalized after crash

November 30, 2020 4:39 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a two-vehicle injury crash at the intersection of Ferry Butte Road and Blackhawk Road in Bingham County Sunday around…

Wyoming governor still isolated with mild COVID-19 symptoms

November 30, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor still had mild symptoms of COVID-19 five days after testing positive for the…

303 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 30, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 30, 2020 4:07 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 30, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.…

Idaho reaches grim milestone: More than 100,000 virus cases

November 30, 2020 3:23 PM Associated Press

Idaho has reached an alarming milestone, with health officials reporting that more than 100,000 residents have been infected with the…

Idaho Parks and Recreation increases fees

November 30, 2020 2:14 PM News Team

It will cost more to enter and use an Idaho State Park beginning December 10.…

Malek announces Lt. Gov. candidacy

November 30, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

Idaho attorney Luke Malek has announced he will be a republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2022. …

Idaho Falls Chukars will be playing baseball in 2021

November 30, 2020 12:11 PM News Team

Major League Baseball and the Pioneer League jointly announced the Pioneer League has been designated a “Partner League” of MLB.…

Teton County, Wyoming mask ordinance ammended for December

November 30, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Teton County Health has amended its mask ordinance for the month of December. …

PRT’s 2020 Tour of Lights canceled, 2019 tour map available

November 30, 2020 11:41 AM News Team

Due to the ongoing pandemic and following Governor Brad Little’s Modified Stage 2 order, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) is canceling the 2020…

ISU student-researcher featured in ANS magazine

November 30, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Idaho State University nuclear reactor operator and research assistant Spencer Ercanbrack was recently featured on the cover of the November 2020…

Travelers head back to the airports after Thanksgiving holiday

November 30, 2020 10:19 AM Cole Sams

With the Thanksgiving holiday coming to a close, many travelers were out and about this weekend to return home or back to…

Wasden announces settlement of gas price investigation

November 30, 2020 10:08 AM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a settlement agreement with three Idaho gas retailers following an investigation into their fuel…

Celebrating Small Business Saturday will help local shops stay open

November 30, 2020 9:48 AM Ariel Schroeder

Your part in this year’s Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever…

Shoppers walking through Station Square in Historic Downtown Pocatello

Positive turnout for Small Business Saturday in Pocatello

November 30, 2020 9:18 AM Cole Sams

Station Square in Historic Downtown Pocatello hosted a variety of businesses and vendors for Small Business Saturday. The venue provided many…

Elk feeding ground discussion begins Tuesday

November 30, 2020 8:27 AM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is inviting the public to participate in the development of a long-term feedgrounds management plan beginning…

Buster Brown Shoes sign in Historic Downtown Pocatello

Buster Brown Shoes neon sign re-lit in Historic Downtown

November 30, 2020 8:16 AM Cole Sams

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…

Cold front bringing winds and light snow this evening

November 30, 2020 7:49 AM Jeff Roper

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…

824 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths

November 29, 2020 5:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 824 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

Winds for Monday afternoon with chance of snow Monday night

November 29, 2020 4:16 PM Michael Coats

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…

Shop and chicken coop lost in Sunday morning fire

November 29, 2020 1:28 PM News Team

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…

Teton School District students head back to schools Monday

November 29, 2020 3:44 AM News Team

Teton School District #401 students will return to the classroom Monday, after the county’s COVID-19 ranking…

Idaho Falls Police investigate “porch pirate” thefts

November 29, 2020 3:39 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a series of “porch pirate” package thefts in the Fairway Estates area. …

COVID-19 kiosks coming to Jackson and Teton Village

November 29, 2020 3:32 AM News Team

Teton County Health has teamed with the Wyoming Department of Health and “Curative” to bring two COVID-19 testing kiosks to the county. …

Idaho State opens season with a blowout win

November 29, 2020 12:18 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After having their season opener canceled on Wednesday, the Idaho State women’s basketball team opened the season…

Idaho State gets swept in Bronco Invitational

November 29, 2020 12:18 AM Adrian Luevano

SANTA CLARA, California (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball season started with three-straight loses in the Bronco Invitational in Santa…

1,160 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

November 28, 2020 5:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,160 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…

153 cases in Southeastern Idaho

November 28, 2020 5:29 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 153 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Search and Rescue advises: use common sense

November 28, 2020 12:44 PM News Team

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

November 28, 2020 12:37 PM News Team

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK)-Lower Valley Energy experienced a disruption of its natural gas service in Teton County, Wyoming after problems in its gas…

Western Wyoming natural gas outage repaired

November 28, 2020 12:32 PM News Team

Lower Valley Energy has restored natural gas service to Teton County, Wyoming.…

Police search for armed robbery suspects

November 28, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are looking for suspects involved in the robbery of a Mormon Church missionary at knifepoint.…

Volunteers package Thanksgiving meals at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church

Community Dinner Table hands out meals for Thanksgiving in Blackfoot

November 28, 2020 10:35 AM Cole Sams

The Community Dinner Table served Thanksgiving dinner at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church. The CDT prepared and packaged meals that were…

Portneuf outpatient testing site to move

November 28, 2020 4:03 AM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center has moved its outpatient COVID-19 testing site, effective Monday, November 30. …

Quiet weekend, with some warming

November 27, 2020 8:40 PM Andrew Howe

High temperatures will trend above freezing over the weekend. Warming climaxes Monday with high’s around 40 ahead of a…

Record 1,997 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

November 27, 2020 5:59 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record of 1,997 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths on…

Idaho Falls creating enforcement guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions

November 27, 2020 5:32 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho Falls officials are sharing details on how they will handle violations of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Governor…

Eastern Idaho surpasses 100 COVID-19 deaths

November 27, 2020 4:01 PM News Team

There were 5 new COVID-19 related deaths in eastern Idaho and 1 in southeast Idaho…

ITD encourages drivers to be “Idaho Ready” for winter driving conditions

November 27, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

As winter weather arrives in Idaho, the Idaho Transportation Department has launched its annual winter safety campaign, “Idaho…

SIPH offers free rapid HIV and syphilis testing during December

November 27, 2020 10:30 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is joining with organizations around the world to take action towards ending the AIDS epidemic by offering free…

Ongoing unemployment claims bump up in Idaho

November 27, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

The number of people filing ongoing unemployment claims with the Idaho Department of Labor continued to rise last week. …

Drive-up Thanksgiving meals at Elks Lodge help locals in need

November 27, 2020 9:22 AM Ariel Schroeder

For 33 years the Salvation Army has hosted its traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Elks lodge but this year was a little…

Shop Smart first

November 27, 2020 8:45 AM News Team

Before you hit Main Street, or the keyboard, the Idaho Department of Finance is encouraging bargain hunters to “shop smart.” …

Small business gets day of recognition

November 27, 2020 8:42 AM News Team

As part of a national movement, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has proclaimed November 28 as “Small Business Saturday.” …

Idaho Falls lights up Christmas

November 27, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

The Christmas season opens in Idaho Falls with a number of events in the downtown area., both in-person and…

Cold weather and cold turkey for the next several days

November 26, 2020 6:41 PM Andrew Howe

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…

Watch Jackson’s Town Square Lighting virtually

November 26, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

New plans have been announced for the Traditional Jackson Town Square Lighting and Santa on the…

Jackson Town Square ceremony set to light up Christmas

November 26, 2020 10:41 AM News Team

The Christmas season will formally get underway Friday when Town Square in Jackson welcomes Santa.…

Farm Bureau survey shows food cost decline

November 26, 2020 8:57 AM News Team

The American Farm Bureau says the cost of an average Thanksgiving dinner is down 4% this year over…

Mashed potato tips and recipes

November 26, 2020 8:00 AM News Team

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…

Thanksgiving AM Fog

November 26, 2020 7:58 AM Jeff Roper

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…

Athlete of the Week: Taze Stegelmeier, West Side football

November 25, 2020 7:49 PM Adrian Luevano

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…