Kitchen fire in Madison County
At 6:56pm, Madison Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at 128 N. 5200 W. in the Burton area of Rexburg.
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EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three more deaths associated with COVID-19.
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649 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 649 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Sunday.
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CEI aims to help parents stay in college through child care grant
The U.S. Department of Education awarded College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) a $120,000 child care grant.
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Fire destroys mobile home in Rexburg
At 6:24 pm, Madison Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire of a mobile home with flames coming out of the roof, located at 2416 W. 3800 in the Lyman area of Rexburg.
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Alex Trebek, long-running ‘Jeopardy!’ host, dies at 80
“Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years.
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Bengals wrap up fall camp in preparation for spring season
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State wrapped up its fall camp on Saturday. The Bengals are preparing for a six-game schedule to be played this spring. They got through all three weeks of camp without any interruptions prompted by COVID-19. Head coach Rob Phenicie is impressed that his players did what they needed to do
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Utah State moves on from Gary Andersen
LOGAN, Utah (AP) – Utah State and football coach Gary Andersen are parting ways after a 0-3 start to the season for the Aggies. Andersen was in Year 2 of his second stint as Utah State coach. He went 26-24 at Utah State from 2009-12, leaving after an 11-2 season to take over at Wisconsin.
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Watersprings rally falls short in playoff loss to Kendrick
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Watersprings falls to Kendrick 44-34 in the 1AD2 quarterfinals on Saturday. The Warriors fell behind 20-0 after the first quarter. The offense came to life late, but the Tigers were able to hold on. The Warriors finish the season with a 5-2 overall record. Kendrick will host Carey in the
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Sugar-Salem stomps Weiser in 3A playoffs
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem is one step closer to a threepeat. The Diggers beat Weiser 34-8 in the 3A quarterfinals Friday. Next up for the Diggers is a semifinal bout with Kimberly next week. The Diggers will be the home team for that game.
Continue Reading Record 1,403 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record 1,403 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on Saturday.
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279 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 279 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.
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Biden, in first remarks as president-elect, says ‘I pledge to be an American who seeks not to divide, but to unify’
President-elect Joe Biden is planning to address the nation on Saturday night.
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Fort Hall Fire saves local homes
Fort Hall Fire was dispatched to a vehicle fire on Mecham and Hawthorn Road located on the Fort Hall Reservation around 3:00 a.m. Saturday.
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Butte County falls to Oakley to end season
ARCO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The season is over for Butte County. The Pirates fell to Oakley 80-12 in the 1AD1 quarterfinals Friday. Butte County finishes off the 2020 season with a 4-3 overall record.
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North Fremont slams Soda Springs to reach state semifinals
ASHTON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Fremont cruises past Soda Springs 58-18 Friday to advance to the 2A semifinals. Next up is a familiar foe. The Huskies will host Nuclear Conference rival Firth in the semifinals Friday at 4 pm. Last year, North Fremont suffered their only loss of the season in the semifinal round.
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EXPLAINER: Why AP called Pennsylvania for Biden
The Associated Press declared Democrat Joe Biden the winner of his native Pennsylvania at 11:25 a.m. EST.
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Harris becomes first Black woman, South Asian elected VP
WASHINGTON (AP) – Kamala Harris is making history as the first Black woman elected vice president of the United States, shattering barriers that have kept men – almost all of them white – entrenched at the highest levels of American politics for more than two centuries. The 56-year-old California senator is also the first person
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South Fremont advances to 3A semifinals
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont is one step closer to a state title. The Cougars beat Gooding 26-20 Friday in the 3A state quarterfinals. A road trip is next up for South Fremont. The Cougars will play at either Homedale or Timberlake in the semifinals next week.
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URGENT – Joe Biden to become the 46th president of the United States, CNN projects
(CNN) — America has chosen Democrat Joe Biden as its 46th president, CNN projects, turning to a veteran voice who has projected calm and compassion, promised a more empathetic and scientific approach to the pandemic, and pledged to stabilize American politics after four years of Donald Trump’s White House chaos. Biden, who turns 78 at
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Skyline soars past Nampa in 4A quarterfinals
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline is back in the semifinals for the first time since 2017. That was also the Grizzlies last state championship season. The Grizzlies doubled up Nampa 42-21 Friday in the 4A state quarterfinals. Skyline will now face Sandpoint for a chance to return to the state championship game.
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Rigby takes down Eagle in 5A playoffs
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby continues its quest to repeat as 5A state champions. The Trojans beat Eagle 35-28 in the quarterfinals on Friday. This is the second straight season Rigby has eliminated the Mustangs from the playoffs. The Trojans have now won 19 straight games. Rigby will host Mountain View in the semifinals next
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Century races past Bishop Kelly in second half, advances to 4A semifinals
aking a 7-0 lead into the break, Century seized that momentum to score four second half touchdowns on their way to a victory over Bishop Kelly 33-14.
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Firth defeats Bear Lake to advance to 2A semifinals
After taking a 15-8 lead into the break, Firth was able to build upon their success in the first half and take this one over Bear Lake 30-20.
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State high school football playoffs scores – Friday, November 6
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI KIDK), high school football playoff,, scores, Wyoming high school football
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COVID-19 closes Bingham County Drivers License Bureau
Coronavirus is making it difficult to get a drivers license in Bingham County.
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Local author publishes book revealing what it’s like being black in east Idaho
A local author has released his second book.
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Utah voters pass big change to how education is funded
Utah voters have approved a major structural change to how schools are funded.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.
Continue Reading Record 1,330 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record 1,330 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on Friday.
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Top Wyoming Republicans dodge question about Trump remarks
Wyoming’s new U.S. senator-elect, Cynthia Lummis, and top Wyoming elected officials refused to say Friday if they agreed with President Donald Trump’s baseless claim that Democrats are trying to steal the presidential election.
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Wyoming denies renewable energy company’s wind farm lease
Wyoming regulators have voted to deny a renewable energy company a lease to build a wind farm on state land.
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Scattered showers and gusty winds this weekend
Winter-like weather for this weekend, as a storm system moves in from the west. Showers will begin to fall into Saturday afternoon, with rain turning over to snow showers into Sunday. After the storm passes, look for very cold temperatures for the rest of the workweek ahead. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for
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Utah teachers call for remote learning as virus cases surge
Utah’s largest teachers union called for the governor to move all public secondary schools in high coronavirus transmission areas to remote learning on Friday as the state reported a single-day record of 17 COVID-19 deaths.
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Idaho Supreme Court eyes state’s public defender system
An attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Idaho is asking the Idaho Supreme Court to declare the state’s public defender system inadequate under the U.S. Constitution and order the state to fix it.
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4.0 magnitude earthquake near Stanley
The United States Geological Survey reports there was a 4.0 magnitude earthquake near Stanley Friday.
Continue Reading 378 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 387 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.
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Turning off the tap to the falls in Idaho Falls
The falls for which Idaho Falls is named rand dry for a few hours on Thursday
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Pocatello Animal Shelter helping active duty Military and Veterans find a new furry friend
Veterans Day is next week, and to celebrate, the Pocatello Animal Services is offering to help Active Duty Military and Veterans find a new furry friend.
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Idaho State University COVID-19 case numbers down again
Idaho State University is again going the opposite direction of the rest of the state when it comes to positive cases of COVID-19.
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Brady Chapel to hold an open house on Veteran’s Day
If you have ever driven past Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, you have likely noticed Brady Chapel.
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Pooka the skunk joins Zoo Idaho’s ambassador animal program
One of nature’s smelliest animals is joining Zoo Idaho as an ambassador animal.
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Chaplains in training to aid local law enforcement agencies
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) operates as a sounding board for law enforcement to contact in the event that workforce stress begins to take a toll on an officer’s mental health.
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen trying to re-open
Shortly after the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen closed, it was informed about a grant opportunity via the Department of Labor.
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Elk reduction program begins Saturday
An elk reduction program begins Saturday in Grand Teton National Park.
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Santa arrives at Cabela’s Saturday
Santa will be cruising into Ammon on Saturday to officially kick off Santa’s Wonderland at Cabela’s.
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Winter Storm Watch in Effect
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGHSUNDAY EVENING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5inches in the valleys and 6 to 13 inches over mountain passespossible. * WHERE…Shoup, Bannock Pass, Highway 28 Tendoy to Lone Pine,Highway 93 Lost Trail Pass to Gibbonsville, Lemhi Pass, andSalmon. * WHEN…From Saturday evening
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Idaho higher education enrollment is down
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – When the public health crisis began last spring, early projections suggested college enrollment in Idaho and nationwide would plunge 20% to 40%. System-wide, enrollment at all eight public institutions is down just 5%. Here are the numbers: Fall 2019 Fall 2020 Enrollment Overall 78,918 74,779 Resident student enrollment is down
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Grants awarded to eastern Idaho nonprofits
The largest amount of money awarded to local nonprofits for food relief projects and services in Idaho.
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to join their team.
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PCSD 25 secondary hybrid schedule adjusted
Earlier this week, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees directed a survey to be sent out to staff and families.
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Snake River upset bid falls short
KIMBERLY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River lost to Kimberly 28-26 in the 3A football semifinals Thursday. The Bulldogs scored with just over a minute to take the lead. Kimberly secured the win with an interception. The Panthers season ends with a 3-6 overall record. Kimberly will play Saturday’s Sugar-Salem vs Weiser winner in the semifinals.
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East Idaho hospitals are worried about rising COVID-19 numbers
Hospitals in Eastern Idaho are seeing an increase in patients from the regional area, plus Montana and Wyoming as well.
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Warm Friday, Stormy Weekend
Near record warm temperatures, will once again be with us for Friday, with increasing winds. A significant storm system rolls into the region Saturday, with rain/snow showers and gusty winds. For Friday, we’ll see mostly sunny skies in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon and evening. Highs into the upper 60’s to lower
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Red Cross stresses need for blood donations through the holidays
The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood during the holiday season.
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Hot spring chicken: 3 cited for Yellowstone culinary caper
Cooking chickens in a Yellowstone hot spring landed three people in hot water.
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Idaho sees record COVID-19 cases, full hospitals and now flu
A state panel of medical experts are asking Idaho’s governor for a statewide mask mandate, hospitals are running out of space for COVID-19 patients and the week has been marked with record numbers of new cases and deaths.
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Idaho officials reported 1,265 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on Thursday.
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Utah governor ‘frustrated’ with record-breaking virus cases
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert said he is feeling “frustrated” with the state’s rising coronavirus numbers as new cases and hospitalizations continued a streak of new record highs on Thursday.
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Board of Health modifies COVID-19 Regional Response Plan, elevates Lemhi County to Critical Risk
Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health met Thursday and made additional modifications to the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan including raising the active case rate/10,000 population from 10 to 15 for the Moderate Risk (yellow) Level and adding a metric to the highest level or the Critical Risk (red) Level of 45 active cases/10,000 population sustained for 3 days.
Continue Reading EIPH confirms 4 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four more deaths associated with COVID-19.
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Trump set to make remarks from White House
President Donald Trump is set to make his first public appearance since the early morning hours after Election Day.
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DEQ extends public comment opportunity on draft Jervois Mining Ltd. Points of Compliance revision
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is extending the public comment opportunity on a draft surface water Points of Compliance (POC) determination for Jervois Mining Ltd.
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Fluor Idaho director earns prestigious award
Environment, Safety, Health & Quality director for Fluor Idaho has been awarded the 2020 E. Gail de Planque Medal by the American Nuclear Society (ANS) for exemplary accomplishments by a woman in the fields of nuclear science and engineering.
Continue Reading 239 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 239 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.
Continue Reading Bingham County Driver’s License office closes due to COVID-19
Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland announced as of Thursday, the Bingham County Driver’s License office will be closed until further notice.
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Teton County, Wyo. moves back to high-risk level
In response to a significant increase in COVID-19 cases, the Teton County Health Department is announcing Teton County, Wyo. is now back in Red or High-Risk Level.
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.
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Black Canyon Middle School principal named
Craig Miller has been selected as the principal for Black Canyon Middle School.
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D93 board approves changes to reopening plan
The Bonneville School District School Board approved changes to the district’s reopening plan Wednesday.
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9 injured as truck crashes into COVID-19 testing site
A pickup truck crashed into a coronavirus testing site in Salt Lake City Thursday, injuring nine people and demolishing a medical trailer.
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Hippie Down remains open despite pandemic and storefront car accident
A truck ran through the storefront of Hippie Down on October 18.
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John Wagner named Idaho National Laboratory director
Battelle Energy Alliance’s (BEA) Board of Managers announced Thursday John Wagner, Ph.D., will be the next director of Idaho National Laboratory (INL).
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Provost Woodworth-Ney announces plans to leave ISU
Executive Vice President and Provost Laura Woodworth-Ney announced her plans to leave Idaho State University and pursue other career opportunities.
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Mule deer harvests down based on early check station reports
Hunters had less time to hunt before check stations opened this year.
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Christmas tree permits available for online purchase
Christmas tree permits for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are now available to purchase online.
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New, continuing unemployment claims climb slightly in Idaho
Idaho’s unemployment claims climbed slightly, with 3,919 people filing for new unemployment benefits during the last week of October – about 57 more than the previous week, officials said Thursday.
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Warmer, then Winter Weekend
Winds pick up, clouds move in and we get warmer tomorrow, before a rainy Saturday and snowy Sunday give us a rude awakening for November. Highs close to 70 in Pocatello to 63 in Jackson, with mild lows tonight @40. 50’s on Saturday, then upper 20’s Saturday night and around freezing Sunday after with 50%
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Chubbuck voters say no to evaluating city merger, new library
Chubbuckians are passionate about Chubbuck, and they made that clear in Tuesday’s election.
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BMH celebrates more than 1,000 orthopedic Mako robotic-arm assisted surgeries
Bingham Memorial Hospital announced its orthopedic surgeons are the first in Eastern Idaho to have performed more than 1,000 Mako procedures.
Continue Reading Record 1,290 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported a record 1,290 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on Wednesday.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three more deaths associated with COVID-19.
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Church steps up to feed those in need
First Christian Church in Idaho Falls is now providing daily lunches for those in need.
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Police investigate bomb threat in Chubbuck
Police have blocked off access to the Family Dollar in Chubbuck after an employee reported a call received about a suspicious package at 3:00 p.m.
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Warm before the storm
Warm, dry and breezy, under the influence of high pressure for Thursday. Overnight lows back into the upper 20’s to lower 30’s for the Snake River Plain. Mostly sunny for Thursday as highs will hit the upper 60’s to lower 70’s. West winds 10-15 MPH. Winds will pick up for Friday, with highs still into
Continue Reading 311 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 311 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed four deaths associated with COVID-19.
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Big Sky releases spring football schedule
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference released a six game league football schedule Wednesday. The 58th season of Big Sky football will kick off on February 27th. Idaho State will play two of its three home games right off the bat. The Bengals host Weber State February 27. The following week Idaho comes
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Grand Teton ends fall goat shoot 2 weeks early, 43 killed
Grand Teton National Park officials have ended an effort to kill off the park’s nonnative mountain goats for now.
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Blaine, Twin Falls counties claim first 2 flu-related deaths this season, both also had COVID-19
Blaine-County man older than 60 years of age and a woman older than 80 years of age from Twin Falls County have been reported as the first influenza-related deaths of the 2020-21 season. Both were also infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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New Chief Justice named as Roger Burdick moves to Vice Chief
The Idaho Supreme Court announced Wednesday Idaho Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Burdick will be stepping down as Chief Justice at the end of his current term on December 31, 2020.
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Make-A-Wish Idaho launches Families For Wishes
Make-A-Wish Idaho is calling on families across the state to create a new tradition of delivering hope and joy to children fighting critical illnesses through a new Families For Wishes activation.
Continue Reading Voters back hunting amendment, re-elect GOP lawman
Utah voters have approved making hunting and fishing a constitutional right and given the state’s Republican attorney general another term.
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“Future Tech Learning Center” coming to CEI
College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build a 90,000 square foot career technical education facility.
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WATCH: Biden speaks about elections
Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to make a statement about the 2020 Presidential Election at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Idaho Republican Party holds press conference
The Idaho Republican Party will be hosting a press conference on Wednesday beginning at 11:00 am MST.
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INL offering tech-based economic development grants
Idaho National Laboratory is taking applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2021 technology-based economic development grants.
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Athlete of the Week: Mitchell Athay, Idaho Falls boys cross country
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week helped the Idaho Falls boys cross country team win their fourth consecutive state title. Adrian Luevano introduces us to Tigers runner Mitchell Athay.
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