December 2020

Apple’s supply chain woes are adding up in Asia

December 21, 2020 4:32 AM CNN

Apple has placed a second major supplier in Asia on probation after finding that the company delayed payments to workers — a breach that apparently…

Blink and you’ll miss it — Rafael Leao scores fastest goal in Serie A history

December 21, 2020 4:22 AM CNN

There are fast starts, and then there are fast starts. It took just six seconds for AC Milan to lead against Sassuolo on Sunday — the quickest…

Differences in blood pressure between your arms may be sign of heart trouble, study says

December 21, 2020 3:00 AM CNN

The next time you get your blood pressure taken at the doctor, you might consider asking the nurse to take it in both arms. A significant difference…

Canada the latest country to halt travel from UK over new Covid-19 variant concerns

December 20, 2020 10:28 PM CNN

Canada has become the latest country to halt flights from the UK following the discovery of a new variant of Covid-19, which is said by officials to…

Scattered showers ahead of a warm Monday

December 20, 2020 10:09 PM Andrew Howe

Scattered showers continue through Sunday night. Mountain areas could see some continued snow into Monday morning. High temperatures will be better…

Trump’s talk of martial law sends White House staffers rushing to the press

December 20, 2020 10:01 PM CNN

A meeting President Donald Trump held to discuss overturning the election result alarmed some White House staffers — people who are used to…

5 exercises to offset too much sitting

December 20, 2020 9:02 PM CNN

It’s another day of self-isolating, which means it’s potentially another day of sitting indoors restlessly taking yet another Zoom…

US army scientists examine new UK coronavirus variant to see if it might be resistant to vaccine

December 20, 2020 6:53 PM CNN

Scientists at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research expect to know in the next few days if there’s a concern that the coronavirus vaccines…

891 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

December 20, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 891 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

Who gets Covid-19 vaccine next? Older adults and ‘frontline essential workers,’ CDC advisers recommend

December 20, 2020 4:53 PM CNN

Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 13-1 on Sunday to recommend that both older adults, ages 75 and older,…

Sesame Workshop debuts its first ever Rohingya Muppets for refugee children

December 20, 2020 1:44 PM CNN

Rohingya children raised amid political turmoil have few opportunities to see themselves represented in the media. Sesame Workshop is helping to…

Manchester United fires six goals past Leeds to continue impressive Premier League run

December 20, 2020 12:23 PM CNN

Manchester United continued its imperious run of form in the Premier League with a 6-2 demolition of Leeds United. Since the insipid defeat to…

Local skier skiing at Mink Creek Nordic Center on Saturday

East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center kicks off their opening weekend

December 20, 2020 10:02 AM Cole Sams

The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center kicked off their 2020-2021 season on Friday. The center hosts over 12 miles of groomed skate and classic ski…

Man rescued from icy river water

December 20, 2020 4:58 AM News Team

One man was rescued after falling into the Snake River at the Gem Lake Marina, 2761 W. 49th South at around 10:45 a.m. Saturday.…

Canada’s Trudeau congratulates L.P. Ladouceur of Dallas Cowboys on pending NFL record

December 19, 2020 8:41 PM CNN

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has congratulated Dallas Cowboys long snapper L.P. Ladouceur ahead of his 251st NFL game, which will set a…

851 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

December 19, 2020 5:42 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 851 new COVID-19 cases on…

COVID-19 UPDATES: SIPH reports 115 new COVID-19 cases

December 19, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 115 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Lionel Messi scores 643rd goal for Barcelona to equal Pele’s record of goals for a single club

December 19, 2020 11:50 AM CNN

Lionel Messi equaled Brazil legend Pele’s record of 643 goals for a single club after scoring in Barcelona’s 2-2 draw against Valencia on…

‘Mad scramble’: Unlikely places stocked Idaho virus supplies

December 19, 2020 9:33 AM Associated Press

Idaho government officials spent $162,500 at a women’s clothing store called Fantazia Apparel in Los Angeles last spring. Another $8,500 went to…

Liverpool makes history with thumping seven-goal victory over hapless Crystal Palace

December 19, 2020 8:33 AM CNN

Defending champion Liverpool laid down a marker to the Premier League’s chasing pack with a thumping 7-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst…

Rugby faces ‘walking time bomb’ as players pursue legal action over degenerative brain disease

December 19, 2020 4:28 AM CNN

With former players taking legal action over the issue of degenerative brain diseases, rugby could be at the tip of a very large iceberg as it…

$6K raised for IF man proves 2020 is a generous year

December 18, 2020 10:59 PM Bre Clark

It should come at no surprise that economic uncertainty suppresses giving, however 2020 has shown that people are motivated to give during times of a…

Friday high school scores – December 18

December 18, 2020 9:32 PM Jana Ward

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

ISU COVID-19 cases drop

December 18, 2020 6:03 PM Linda Larsen

There seems to be a reversal on the Idaho State University campus in…

Getting your gifts through TSA this holiday season

December 18, 2020 5:49 PM Linda Larsen

If you are planning a flight to see loved ones this holiday season, there are some things you should do to make sure your presents make it to their…

ISU delivers COVID-19 vaccine freezers statewide

December 18, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

“Bengals helping Bengals” is how Idaho State University got involved in a plan to share freezers cold enough to store the COVID-19 vaccine with…

1,340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

December 18, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,340 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…

Man gets 3 years for threatening prosecutor

December 18, 2020 4:22 PM News Team

A Kimberly man who threatened a Twin Falls County Deputy Prosecutor was sentenced to three years in a federal prison, according to US Attorney Bart…

Chance of snow this weekend with cold Christmas ahead

December 18, 2020 3:58 PM Michael Coats

A couple of systems move through the northwest this weekend, with another cold front arriving Monday and Tuesday. First system arrives late Friday…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 155 new COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths in the area

December 18, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 155 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the area Friday.…

Falls Water Company proposes rate hike

December 18, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Falls Water Company is proposing a rate increase of between 11.2% and 27.3% to Bonneville County customers.…

Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election

December 18, 2020 2:41 PM Chelsea Briar

Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…

Idaho vaccine dose reduction has ‘significant implications’

December 18, 2020 2:35 PM Associated Press

An unexpected cut in the number of coronavirus vaccine doses Idaho will receive next week will disrupt distribution plans, a state immunization…

Loss relief program makes first payments

December 18, 2020 2:09 PM News Team

Wyoming has paid out its first payments to hospitality businesses and nonprofits impacted by the reduced hour provisions of COVID-19 health orders.…

Flash fire injures Idaho Falls man

December 18, 2020 1:58 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is recovering from injuries he received from a flash fire Friday…

CWD found in Grand Teton National Park

December 18, 2020 12:17 PM News Team

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists have confirmed chronic wasting disease in an elk in Grand Teton National Park. The state’s Wildlife Health…

Idaho to pay more than $26K in lawyer fees over election lawsuit

December 18, 2020 12:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho will pay more than $26,000 in lawyer fees to a former congressional candidate who successfully sued to extend a deadline to apply for primary…

Superintendent Ybarra announces new SDE transportation director

December 18, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

Kyle Rahn, a law enforcement officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Boise, will join the State Department of Education Dec. 30 as…

PCSD 25 to continue offering free breakfast, lunch through end of this school year

December 18, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service was approved for a USDA waiver allowing all students enrolled in the district to receive free…

Idaho Public Television to broadcast 2019 BYU-Idaho Christmas concert

December 18, 2020 11:41 AM News Team

In celebration of the Christmas season, Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2019 performance of “A BYU-Idaho Christmas” will be broadcast across…

Wyoming Game and Fish monitoring dead rabbits

December 18, 2020 11:37 AM News Team

Wyoming Game and Fish is asking state residents to be on the watch for dead rabbits in their yards, rural property, and other outdoor areas.…

Idaho employment rates improve

December 18, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Labor reports the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.8% in November as the job market regained 6,200…

Avalanche warning jumps to high near Utah border

December 18, 2020 10:34 AM News Team

A “high” avalanche warning has been posted for the mountains of northern and central Utah, including the Wasatch Range, the Bear River Range, the…

ISP has extra DUI patrols out in force

December 18, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

ISP joins the effort to remove DUI drivers from Idaho roadways and keep families whole during this holiday…

Melaleuca to establish new distribution center in Kansas City

December 18, 2020 9:14 AM News Team

Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot has announced the company has purchased the former Harley Davidson motorcycle plant in Kansas City, Missouri.…

Court to review request to seal certain Vallow-Daybell evidence

December 18, 2020 9:08 AM News Team

Seventh District Judge Steven Boyce is holding an expedited hearing Friday to determine what information may be made public in connection with the…

Wayne Rooney’s son Kai signs for Manchester United’s academy

December 18, 2020 5:45 AM CNN

Football talent clearly runs in the genes of the Rooney family. Wayne Rooney’s son, Kai, has followed in his father’s footsteps by…

Robert Lewandowski and Lucy Bronze named players of the year at the Best FIFA Football Awards

December 18, 2020 4:36 AM CNN

Robert Lewandowski and Lucy Bronze were respectively named the men’s and women’s player of the year at the Best FIFA Football Awards on…

Olson’s 41 points powers Skyline past Hillcrest

December 18, 2020 12:20 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mattie Olson scored 41 points to lead Skyline past Hillcrest 74-53 Thursday night. Skyline (6-4, 2-1) and Hillcrest…

Thursday high school scores – December 17

December 17, 2020 10:36 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school basketball…

Bengals pick up their second win at home

December 17, 2020 10:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team beat SAGU American Indian College, 89-54 on Thursday night. Tarik Cool led…

Thunder Ridge takes down Century on the road

December 17, 2020 9:53 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge picked up their second win over Century, 57-44 on Thursday night. Lauren Davenport scored 14 points for…

Some states say Pfizer vaccine allotments cut for next week

December 17, 2020 5:43 PM Associated Press

Several states including Idaho say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of…

1,426 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths

December 17, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,426 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths on…

Areas of fog freezing drizzle, cold temps Friday, with a few snow showers

December 17, 2020 5:17 PM Michael Coats

Our Thursday cold front will move off to the east, leaving us with dropping temperatures and a few leftover snow showers. A couple of weaker systems…

St. Anthony methamphetamine dealer sentenced to more than 17 years in federal prison

December 17, 2020 4:59 PM News Team

A 37-year-old from St. Anthony was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 210 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute…

2nd person dies from Paris, Idaho crash injuries

December 17, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

A Paris, Idaho man was killed in a three-vehicle crash at milepost 14 on US 89, about one mile south of Paris at 8:12 a.m. Thursday.…

Portneuf Medical Center administers first COVID-19 vaccine to frontline members

December 17, 2020 3:41 PM Cole Sams

Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to front line team members Thursday. PMC expects to administer over 450…

Entrance exam requirement becomes optional

December 17, 2020 3:38 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education has approved a waiver of its rule requiring students to take a college entrance exam in order to graduate from a…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 220 new COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths in the area

December 17, 2020 3:30 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 4 new deaths 107 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Long-haul trucking during the pandemic

December 17, 2020 2:33 PM Chelsea Briar

While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…

Lawsuit seeks to stop Idaho forest project near Yellowstone

December 17, 2020 2:31 PM Associated Press

Conservation groups have sued to stop a U.S. Forest Service project west of Yellowstone National Park the agency said is needed to maintain wildlife…

Idaho remains in red zone with 2nd highest test positivity rate in the country

December 17, 2020 1:17 PM News Team

The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho is in the red zone for test positivity, indicating a rate at or…

Some Wyoming bars defy virus health order limiting hours

December 17, 2020 1:00 PM Associated Press

Some bars in northwestern Wyoming are defying a statewide public health order to close earlier than usual to discourage spread of the…

Idaho Falls leaders to approve a contractor for new splash pad

December 17, 2020 12:59 PM News Team

A contractor is set to be approved to build the splash pad at the Reinhart Park at Thursday’s City Council meeting after months of discussing and…

Wyoming state representative apologizes after racist tweet

December 17, 2020 11:21 AM Associated Press

A Wyoming state legislator has apologized after posting a racist tweet about the state’s first Black…

Medical hope rises as virus vaccine arrives

December 17, 2020 11:13 AM News Team

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, regional hospitals report their staffs are feeling both optimistic and…

Updated Idaho Falls snow removal schedule

December 17, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

Snow removal efforts are still underway in Idaho Falls from the last snowfall as crews prepare and plan for more snow over the next couple of…

East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center Opens Friday

December 17, 2020 10:19 AM News Team

One of Pocatello’s popular places to pass the time in the winter months is slated to…

Idaho school district replaces Indians mascot, keeps colors

December 17, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

A school board in Idaho has unanimously approved a new mascot to represent its school after it retired the Indians moniker earlier this…

Police: Idaho girl dies after gun accidentally discharged

December 17, 2020 9:37 AM Associated Press

An 11-year-old girl has died in Idaho after a gun was accidentally discharged in her home, authorities…

Snow Day

December 17, 2020 9:22 AM Jeff Roper

More snow today with some rain mixed in due to warmer southerly winds, ending for the SRP around drive time with lingering shower chances into…

Kelly Canyon announces Thursday opening

December 17, 2020 9:11 AM News Team

The Kelly Canyon Ski area announced it will open for the season at 1 p.m. Thursday, December…

Avalanche Alert for southeast Idaho highlands

December 17, 2020 8:46 AM News Team

The Utah Avalanche Center has issued a back country avalanche watch for the Bear River Range of southeast…

Vallow/Daybell Prosecutor refutes defense allegations

December 17, 2020 8:22 AM News Team

Special Prosecutor Rob Wood is calling for an expedited court hearing on two motions filed against him this week by attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell…

Hillcrest pulls away to beat Idaho Falls

December 16, 2020 11:02 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest turned a four point halftime lead into a 16 point win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Knights beat the Tigers at…

Wednesday high school scores – December 16

December 16, 2020 10:57 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) Boys and girls high school…

Idaho State grinds out their third-straight win

December 16, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team picked up their third-straight win by beating Northern Colorado, 63-50 on…

Ongoing vandalism costing Portneuf Wellness Complex thousands

December 16, 2020 7:33 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s an ongoing vandalism problem at the Portneuf Wellness…

Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever

December 16, 2020 6:55 PM Ariel Schroeder

Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…

Overturned semi-trailer blocks I-15 on-ramp

December 16, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated a property damage crash on southbound Interstate 15 at the 113 on-ramp in Idaho Falls Wednesday around 3:34…

ISP warns of phone scams targeting Idahoans

December 16, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho State Police have been made aware of another round of telephone scams targeting Idahoans.…

1,433 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

December 16, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,433 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…

Snow showers for Thursday

December 16, 2020 4:27 PM Michael Coats

A Pacific storm system moves in for Thursday morning, with scattered snow showers and winds into the 10-20 MPH range. We’ll see snow slowly end into…

Schools cleaning up with help of Rexburg donation

December 16, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Four upper valley school districts have laid in a healthy supply of hand sanitizer thanks to a donation from a Rexburg business.…

COVID-19 UPDATES: 278 new COVID-19 cases,7 new deaths in the area

December 16, 2020 3:47 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 4 new deaths and 133 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Man arrested after headbutting officer

December 16, 2020 3:41 PM News Team

A 21-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Saturday for misdemeanor resisting and obstructing, misdemeanor disturbing the peace and felony battery…

COVID-19 vaccine not yet available for the general population

December 16, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

As frontline medical workers begin to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, you may be wondering when your chance will come.…

3 arrested after taking tools from Habitat for Humanity volunteer

December 16, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police Officer responded to a report of a theft that had occurred in the 1000 block of Science Center Drive around 9:00 a.m. Dec. 7.…

D25 levy up for renewal March 9

December 16, 2020 2:16 PM News Team

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board will take a $9.2 million supplemental levy to voters March…

BYU-Idaho commencement tonight

December 16, 2020 2:09 PM News Team

Brigham Young University-Idaho will broadcast an online commencement ceremony for Fall Semester 2020 graduates beginning at 7 p.m. Wednesday,…

Shoshone Bannock Tribe responds to Pocatello mascot change

December 16, 2020 2:03 PM News Team

With over 800 American Indian students attending the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District, the Shoshone Bannock Tribes are officially applauding the…

First COVID-19 vaccinations begin in Oregon

December 16, 2020 1:08 PM Associated Press

Oregon hospitals administered the first coronavirus vaccines in the state Wednesday to nurses, respiratory therapists, housekeeping workers and other…

Athlete of the Week: Stanton Howell, Marsh Valley boys basketball

December 16, 2020 12:54 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Our Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week excels in the classroom and the basketball court. Adrian Luevano…