November 2020

Wyoming reports 26 more COVID deaths, a new daily record

November 24, 2020 9:46 AM Associated Press

Wyoming health officials said on Monday that 26 more people have died because of COVID-19, setting a new daily record for deaths for the disease in…

Sun later, after freezing and fog

November 24, 2020 8:50 AM Jeff Roper

Idaho and Wyoming with freezing drizzle fashizzle and fog this morning, then some sun may show up for central mountains and other spots before a…

Idaho State women’s basketball season opener canceled

November 23, 2020 9:16 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The women’s basketball team at Idaho State will have to wait a little longer to start their season. The opener…

Christmas Box Angel Candelight Vigil changes due to COVID-19

November 23, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

The annual Candlelight Vigil held at Christmas Box Angels throughout the world has been changed. …

Assistant Professor Dr. Ali Hibashi uses 3D bioprinting machine at Leonard Hall on ISU campus

ISU among few universities with 3D bioprinting

November 23, 2020 6:05 PM Cole Sams

Bioprinting is breathing new life into the study of medicine on the campus of Idaho State…

URGENT – First on CNN: Key government agency acknowledges Biden’s win and begins formal transition

November 23, 2020 5:16 PM CNN

(CNN) — The General Services Administration has informed President-elect Joe Biden that the Trump administration is ready to begin the formal…

1,437 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

November 23, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,437 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…

Local school district in need of bus drivers

November 23, 2020 5:02 PM Emma Iannacone

Covid-19 is complicating an already short bus driver supply, making it difficult for the district to fulfill the transportation needs of 8,400…

335 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 23, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 335 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Quiet and cold for Tuesday, chance of snow for Wednesday

November 23, 2020 3:51 PM Michael Coats

A cold front is moving off to the east tonight, with just a few isolated snow showers with gusty winds. Overnight, look for a slight chance of snow,…

Idaho files Bear River adjudication petition

November 23, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

The state of Idaho filed a petition Friday asking the 5th District Court to begin adjudicating 4,700 known water rights in the Bear River…

Dixie State lacks testing capacity to enforce state order

November 23, 2020 3:04 PM Associated Press

A university in southern Utah said testing will be encouraged but not mandatory despite state health orders mandating college students get tested…

Gas prices dip for Thanksgiving

November 23, 2020 2:18 PM News Team

Those who do any Thanksgiving travel this year will find good news at the gas pump.…

New Thanksgiving traditions for 2020

November 23, 2020 2:14 PM Jeff Roper

Does your fam have a unique thanksgiving tradition? We’d love to share it and maybe create some new ones for this unique…

Former parks director leaves lasting legacy

November 23, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

Former Idaho Parks and Recreation Director Yvonne Ferrell, 84, died Saturday at her home in Boise. …

Wyoming reports increase in newly confirmed COVID-19 cases

November 23, 2020 12:41 PM Associated Press

Health officials in Wyoming have reported an increase of 742 confirmed COVID-19 cases from Saturday to Sunday, ahead of the Thanksgiving…

Where to get a Thanksgiving meal this year

November 23, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Senior Center and Community Food Basket is offering a take-out Thanksgiving meal on…

Idaho prepares for vaccine distribution

November 23, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

Two COVID-19 vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, appear to be most likely to reach the public first. Both are reportedly about 90 to 95%…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

November 23, 2020 10:20 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.…

Farm accident kills Newdale area youth

November 23, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

A 13-year old Newdale area boy was killed in a farm accident…

Amy’s Kitchen plans to expand business in Pocatello

November 23, 2020 9:12 AM Cole Sams

Back in June, Amy’s Kitchen hired a new plant manager, Brent Higginson. Higginson says he came to Amy’s to build upon the reputation the company has…

Cloudy with an Isolated Snow Shower

November 23, 2020 7:55 AM Jeff Roper

Winds will shift to the SW-6 by lunch and you may see a snow shower skiff across Pocatello, Driggs and Jackson midday to afternoon. Highs from 35-40,…

819 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

November 22, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 819 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Sports Line Podcast Episode #1

November 22, 2020 4:53 PM Dylan Carder

Dylan Carder and Adrian Luevano react to Pocatello native Taysom Hill’s first NFL start with New Orleans and their biggest hits and misses with the…

Cyclists donate 1,000 turkeys for Pocatello Cranskgiving

November 21, 2020 9:15 PM Emma Iannacone

More than 1,000 families will have a complete Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to the donations of the Pocatello cycling…

Skyline wins their third 4A state title in five years

November 21, 2020 9:13 PM Adrian Luevano

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline captured their third 4A State Championship in five years with a 42-22 blowout win over…

Sugar-Salem three-peats in 3A

November 21, 2020 9:12 PM Adrian Luevano

MIDDLETON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem came back from 20 point deficit to beat Homedale 34-28 in overtime for the 3A State Championship.…

#4 Kaitlynn Moldenhauer lines up for free throw in Soda Springs win over Ririe 51-48(OT)

Soda Springs hangs on in OT against Ririe

November 21, 2020 8:53 PM Cole Sams

After a pair of free throws from Kaitlynn Moldenhauer that sent the game into overtime, Soda Springs was able to capitalize from the line in the…

West Side wins back-to-back state titles in 2A

November 21, 2020 8:05 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In an all-East Idaho 2A State Championship game, West Side defended their crown by shutting out Firth, 39-0. The Pirates…

Rocky Mountain holds off Rigby’s comeback to win 5A title

November 21, 2020 7:59 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s quest to win back to back state championships was interrupted by Rocky Mountain. The Grizzlies held of a late…

1,070 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

November 21, 2020 6:00 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,070 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

345 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 21, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 345 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

November 21, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.…

Police seek Community Reentry Center walkaway

November 21, 2020 1:20 PM News Team

An inmate of the Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center walked away the facility at 5:34 a.m. Saturday. …

Bengals excited to get Parker, Carr back this season

November 21, 2020 12:50 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team starts the season on Wednesday. The Bengals will play three games at Santa…

Skyline defeats rival Idaho Falls for first win of the season

November 21, 2020 12:17 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline jumped ahead early to beat rival Idaho Falls 57-41 in girls basketball Friday. The Grizzlies started the…

Girls high school basketball scores – Friday, Nov. 20

November 20, 2020 10:17 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

Firth picks up their first win of the season

November 20, 2020 8:31 PM Adrian Luevano

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Firth opened up their five game home stand with a 44-28 win over…

5A Football State Championship Preview: Rigby looks to go back-to-back

November 20, 2020 6:57 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After their State Championship Game thriller in 2019, Rigby is looking to win back-to-back state title’s for the…

4A Football State Championship Preview: Skyline faces Emmett

November 20, 2020 6:48 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies look to win their first state title since 2017, when they play Emmett on Saturday. Kickoff…

3A Football State Championship Preview: Sugar-Salem looks to three-peat

November 20, 2020 6:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the third straight year, Sugar-Salem and Homedale meet in the 3A State Championship. This year the two teams…

2A Football State Championship Preview: All East Idaho title game

November 20, 2020 6:34 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rewind back to late August of this year, West Side beat Firth 33-6. Fast forward to now, and the two East Idaho…

Will a mask mandate come to Chubbuck?

November 20, 2020 5:42 PM Linda Larsen

In Thursday night’s regular Pocatello City Council Meeting, council members voted to approve a public health emergency…

ISU COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week

November 20, 2020 5:32 PM Linda Larsen

For the second straight week, COVID-19 cases on the Idaho State University campus have gone…

Record 1,786 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 10 new deaths

November 20, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 1,786 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

URGENT – Donald Trump Jr. tests positive for coronavirus

November 20, 2020 5:16 PM CNN

(CNN) — Donald Trump Jr. , President Donald Trump’s eldest son, has tested positive for the coronavirus, a personal spokesman told CNN on…

Sunny and cold this weekend

November 20, 2020 4:56 PM Michael Coats

Temps will be slightly below average this weekend. Light winds with a partly sunny sky. A storm system moves through the Northwest Monday, delivering…

Robbery suspect makes court appearance

November 20, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

UPDATE: 11-23-20: Robbery suspect Gary Holdaway was scheduled to make a first-appearance in Bonneville County Magistrate Court…

438 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 20, 2020 3:49 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 438 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 20, 2020 3:46 PM News Team

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

Bannock County DMV to close next week

November 20, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

The Bannock County DMV will be closed to the public next Monday through Thursday (November 23 to November 27) to process a large number of backlogged…

ISU extends business degree to Associate Degree holders

November 20, 2020 2:11 PM News Team

Idaho State University’s College of Business has won approval to offer a fully online completion degree for people holding an Associate of Science or…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel in Fort Hall, ID

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces concert postponement

November 20, 2020 12:34 PM News Team

The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced the postponement of the Yolanda Del Rio “La Gran Señora de Mexico”…

Idaho unemployment rate falls to 5.5% in October

November 20, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to…

Cranksgiving brings Thanksgiving to needy families

November 20, 2020 12:02 PM Linda Larsen

It will be a bird migration of sorts as more than 1,000 turkeys will make their way through the streets of Pocatello, but this migration will help…

US-20-I-15 Corridor study enters next phase

November 20, 2020 10:44 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has released a report outlining favored alternatives for a new I-15/ US 20…

2020 Ammon Winter Light Parade to be held reverse style

November 20, 2020 10:35 AM News Team

To comply with the Governor’s Stage 2 mandate, the 2020 Winter Light Parade will be held “reverse style.”…

Heading home for the holiday? Get a virus test, colleges say

November 20, 2020 10:04 AM Associated Press

As college students prepare to go home for the holidays, some schools are quickly ramping up COVID-19 testing to try to keep infections from…

President Nelson shares special video message

November 20, 2020 9:21 AM News Team

Russell M. Nelson, prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will share a special video message with the world on…

Education leaders call for public cooperation

November 20, 2020 9:07 AM News Team

Idaho’s public education leaders are joining other state agencies to encourage public cooperation in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Wyoming Governor announces additional health orders

November 20, 2020 8:41 AM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has ordered additional statewide measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. …

Cold Sunshine

November 20, 2020 8:04 AM Jeff Roper

Low visibility with mid-morning fog, then sun all weekend with temps below normal @35-40 for IF/Pocatello. Lows will be cold, singles and teens.…

DOE to release VTR study in December

November 20, 2020 5:20 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy announced Thursday it plans to publish a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Versatile Test Reactor…

Idaho State holds virtual ribbon cutting for Davis Field renovations

November 19, 2020 11:31 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University celebrated the newly renovated Davis Field with a virtual ribbon cutting Thursday. The home of…

Century dominates Blackfoot to go 2-0

November 19, 2020 11:12 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century shut down Blackfoot 43-16 in girls basketball on Thursday. The Diamondbacks dominated early. They lead 15-3…

Thunder Ridge stay unbeaten with their win over Skyline

November 19, 2020 10:48 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge spoiled Skyline’s home opener by beating the Grizzlies 64-59 on Wednesday night. With the win, Thunder…

Rigby shuts down Hillcrest

November 19, 2020 10:39 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 15 point halftime lead ballooned to a 41 point win over Hillcrest. The Trojans defeated the Knights 65-24 on…

Thursday high school scores – November 19

November 19, 2020 10:33 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

Protestors gather outside of Pocatello City Hall during Thursday's council meeting

Pocatello City Council adopts face covering ordinance

November 19, 2020 9:48 PM News Team

At Thursday’s Regular Pocatello City Council meeting, Councilmembers voted to approve a public health emergency ordinance requiring masks to be…

1,543 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths

November 19, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,543 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths on…

Calmer Winds, Chilly Temps

November 19, 2020 4:20 PM Michael Coats

As we get on the other side of this cold front, we’ll see cold temperatures, sunshine and lighter winds. We still have a few spotty snow showers with…

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 19, 2020 4:07 PM News Team

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

363 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 19, 2020 4:01 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 363 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 19, 2020 3:56 PM News Team

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

Increased case loads stretch first responders thin

November 19, 2020 3:18 PM Andrew Howe

Fire and EMS officials in Idaho Falls say COVID-19 is impacting their ability to respond to calls, and keep their teams…

Geothermal community pool project in the works for Teton Valley

November 19, 2020 2:16 PM Chelsea Briar

Rob Podgorney, geothermal program program manager with the INL has created a model for a geothermal well that can hopefully harness the power from…

New and ongoing unemployment claims edge up

November 19, 2020 1:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor reports 5,060 Idahoans filed new claims for unemployment benefits during the week ending November 7. …

Guard and other resources deploy to help Wyoming hospitals

November 19, 2020 12:04 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has authorized a three-pronged approach to provide addition support to the state’s medical facilities. …

Pocatello makes changes to services following Governor’s roll back to Stage 2

November 19, 2020 11:25 AM News Team

Following Governor Brad Little’s announcement to roll Idaho back to a modified version of Stage 2, the City of Pocatello will be making the…

Police: Idaho body found in 1984 to undergo DNA analysis

November 19, 2020 11:11 AM News Team

Authorities in Idaho have accepted an unresolved case from 1984 as part of a genetic genealogy study that could help police identify a body found 36…

Suspect charged after alleged home invasion/trial date set

November 19, 2020 11:02 AM News Team

A Driggs man will appear for a preliminary hearing next week on multiple charges, after allegedly breaking into an Idaho Falls home and threatening…

COVID-19 restrictions affect remaining “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” performances

November 19, 2020 10:25 AM News Team

Due to the newly announced Stage 2 COVID-19 protocols of limiting gatherings to 10 people or less, remaining performances of “A Midsummer Night’s…

Capitol Christmas tree to be moved Nov. 23

November 19, 2020 10:20 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little and First Lady Teresa Little invite you to view the Idaho State Capitol’s Christmas Tree and Capitol Christmas decorations…

D93 to allow 10 spectators at winter events and activities

November 19, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme announced in order to comply with public health orders, the district will be…

Slight Shower Chance & Windy

November 19, 2020 8:20 AM Jeff Roper

Windy day with highs stuck in the mid to upper 30’s near 40 and a slight chance for a small rain/snow shower. Our clearing process begins with lows…

Ririe spoils South Fremont’s season opener

November 18, 2020 11:14 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe defeated South Fremont in girls basketball Wednesday 46-28. The Bulldogs scored the first nine points of the…

Rexburg mask ordinance met with protest and disorganized meeting

November 18, 2020 10:52 PM News Team, Adrian Luevano

Rexburg’s City Council had a meeting to discuss a potential mask ordinance on Wednesday…

Wednesday high school scores – November 18

November 18, 2020 10:05 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Girls high school basketball…

Athlete of the Week: Cade Marlow, Skyline football

November 18, 2020 6:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is playing for a 4A State Championship this weekend. Adrian…

Chance of snow for Thursday, cold weekend

November 18, 2020 5:30 PM Michael Coats

Rain and snow showers with us Wednesday night and Thursday as a cold front moves through the region. We’ll see dropping snow levels overnight with…

1,310 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths

November 18, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,310 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths on…

Davis Field dedication set Thursday

November 18, 2020 4:13 PM News Team

Idaho State University will host a dedication ceremony in recognition of a $7.1 million facelift at Davis Field.…

US judge rejects inmates’ lawsuit on Idaho execution plans

November 18, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit from two death row inmates seeking more information about Idaho’s execution…

482 new COVID-19 cases in the area

November 18, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 482 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms 1 more death due to COVID-19

November 18, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…

EIPH confirms 5 more deaths due to COVID-19

November 18, 2020 3:24 PM News Team

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

PCSD seeks feedback about Pocatello High School mascot selection

November 18, 2020 3:18 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees are seeking additional public feedback regarding the selection of a new mascot for…

University of Idaho team claims nuclear research success

November 18, 2020 3:12 PM News Team

University of Idaho researchers in Idaho Falls say they have verified a new procedure that could save communities millions of dollars and speed up…

New technique allows ISP forensic scientists to match DNA in unsolved cases

November 18, 2020 2:56 PM Chelsea Briar

Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) recently received a grant for $150,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance that will go towards…

Millions out of work, economists claiming different story – here’s the lowdown on the ‘hidden’ gig economy

November 18, 2020 2:27 PM Kaitlin Miklos

We’re seeing a record number of people out of work, and what could be an even larger, unprecedented number of gig workers who are unaccounted for,…

Month: November 2020