Teton district to maintain in-person classes into 2021
Students will continue classes in-person, full time, through at least January 12 in the Teton (Idaho) School District #401.…
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Chief Tahgee Academy closes early
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy at Fort Hall has announced that it will close two days early for Christmas vacation. …
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Vallow attorney wants prosecutor disqualified; Daybell lawyer files similar action
Boise attorney Mark Means has filed a motion seeking to disqualify Madison County Prosecutor Robert Wood as special prosecutor in the case of Lori…
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Snow on the way tonight
Some snow/wintry mix today with heavy clouds and light mist/freezing fog making for slick and miserable looking conditions. Highs will be warmer than…
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Sugar-Salem hands Snake River first loss of season
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem beat Snake River 39-33 in a battle of 3A state title contenders Tuesday. The loss is the first of the…
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Tuesday high school basketball scores – Dec. 15
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls high school…
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SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot
School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…
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New center to help probation and parolees change behaviors
Those on probation or on parole have a new resource to get their lives back on track through the new Connection and Intervention Station.…
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Idaho health board rejects regional mask, distancing order
A proposed public health order that would have included a mask mandate for Idaho’s most populated region was voted down on Tuesday as hundreds of…
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1,802 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,802 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths on…
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Fall River customers to receive cash back payments
Fall River Electric Cooperative has mailed just over $1 million in cash back checks to more than 6,200 owner-members this week.…
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Snow showers, areas of fog, another storm Thursday
A cold front moving through the region tonight, will lead to scattered snow showers. We’ll look for low cloud cover and fog overnight and Wednesday…
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 341 new COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths in the area
Local health officials reported 341 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths in the area…
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Utah hospitals begin administering first COVID-19 vaccines
An intensive care nurse in Salt Lake City became the first person in Utah to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday morning as hospitals began…
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ISP reminds drivers to clear windows, roof of snow
A fresh blanket of snow may not be so welcome to the driver who woke up…
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Public health nurse gets 1st COVID-19 vaccination in Wyoming
A registered nurse who does coronavirus testing and contact tracing got Wyoming’s first COVID-19 vaccination…
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ISU among Delta Dental benefactors
Delta Dental of Idaho has donated more than $2 million to Idaho companies and organizations. …
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Wyoming delegation recognizes Electoral College vote
The three members of Wyoming’s congressional delegation have recognized the result of Monday’s Electoral College vote after weeks of unsubstantiated…
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Idaho governor will wait turn to get coronavirus vaccination
Idaho Gov. Brad Little will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination, a spokeswoman for the 66-year-old Republican governor said…
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AAA projects lighter travel this Christmas
The Idaho AAA predicts that holiday traffic volumes will drop by at least 29% this…
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Crash cleared on US 20
Idaho State Police are on scene of a crash westbound US 20 at milepost 308 in Idaho Falls.…
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2 charged with kidnapping after weekend Amber Alert
The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) has released details surrounding the arrest of two people on kidnapping charges near Rock Springs, after an Amber…
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Disabled community demands safe legislative session
The Idaho Council on Developmental Disabilities and 30 supporting groups are voicing concern about the safety and health of the upcoming legislative…
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State officials deliver $52.5 million to Idaho schools
State officials on Tuesday presented Idaho’s public schools with a ceremonial check for $52.5…
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House fire causes estimated $250,000 in damages
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of Sonja Avenue at 11:58 p.m. on Monday for a structure fire.…
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Vaccination plans outlined
Eastern Idaho Public Health issued Idaho’s first COVID-19 vaccinations Monday, but more are coming to eastern Idaho soon.…
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Key contract secured to support modular reactor project
NuScale Power reports it has finalized an agreement with Sarens USA that will support deployment of its Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project. …
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1 killed, 1 injured in Salmon crash
Two people were hospitalized after a pickup drove off US 93, north of Ellis, and into the Salmon River.…
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Fog, Clouds and Snow Chances
Foggy conditions and cloudy skies make for a dreary day in the region. Highs will be mid 20’s for most and won’t drop much overnight. You can expect…
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Bengals start Big Sky play with home win over the Bears
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball defeated Northern Colorado 74-67 Monday in the Bengals conference opener. Dora Goles…
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Huge snowfall lands in Pocatello
Snow showers hit Pocatello overnight and into Monday morning. Pocatello resident Kristen Neihart says today’s snow was more than she had seen in…
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Former FBI official pleads guilty to receiving bribes, falsifying tax return
Former Federal Bureau of Investigation official James Heslep, 51, of Gainesville, Virginia, pleaded guilty to receiving a bribe by a public official…
Continue Reading 1,038 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,038 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on…
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Here are five big fish stories of 2020 about the ones that didn’t get away
2020 was among the best years ever for state record…
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Utah university votes to pursue dropping ‘Dixie’ from name
A university in Utah voted Monday to move forward with an effort to drop “Dixie” from its name – an example of the nation’s reexamination of the…
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URGENT – Attorney General William Barr resigns
(CNN) — Attorney General William Barr resigned on Monday, ending a tenure in which the President Donald Trump loyalist carried the…
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More snow showers on the way
Unsettled conditions stick around this week, as more wet weather systems roll in from the Pacific. Our next storm is expected Tuesday afternoon and…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 213 new COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths in the area
Local health officials reported 213 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Idaho gas prices drop slightly
Experts say the COVID-19 pandemic contributede to another two cent drop in Idaho gas prices this week.…
Continue Reading Wyoming awards 3 electoral votes to Trump
Wyoming’s three presidential electors cast ballots Monday for President Donald…
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LDS Ward to perform remote holiday program for seniors
A local ward with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came up with a holiday solution for our…
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Ammon man charged after alleged gun threat
An Ammon man was arrested shortly after 10 p.m. Friday night after witnesses said he pointed a gun at a group of people.…
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Idaho attempting to recover overpaid unemployment benefits
The state of Idaho is trying to recover overpaid unemployment benefits disbursed as part of an effort to mitigate the economic impact of the…
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ISU to host emergency medicine conference
Idaho State University will host a wide-ranging Emergency Medicine Conference at the Pond Student Union beginning April 30, 2021.…
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New INL Director officially assumes position
Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position…
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Rexburg health workers first to get COVID-19 vaccine
Eastern Idaho Public Health District was the only district in Idaho to receive COVID-19 in its first round of distribution…
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Lawsuit seeks ESA protection for wolverines
A wide coalition of conservation groups filed suit Monday challenging a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service decision withholding Endangered Species Act…
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Elks Lodge prepares weekend food distribution
The Idaho Falls Elks Lodge 1087 and supporters are ramping up to prepare food boxes for community members in need.…
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Snow Showers all week
Slow moving storm system shifting to the south and east could leave several inches of snow. We expect snow to taper off by lunch with temps around…
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Idaho Falls snow event and parking restrictions are now in place
The recent accumulation of snow has exceeded two inches, which qualifies as a snow event according to the Idaho Falls Snow and Ice Control Policies…
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ISU celebrates commencement
Idaho State University awarded degrees and certificates to 1,254 fall and summer graduates during a virtual commencement ceremony Saturday.…
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Idaho’s 4 electors cast votes for Trump and Pence
As laid out by federal law, Idaho’s Electoral College delegates will cast the state’s presidential votes at noon Monday at the Idaho State…
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Find Santa near you
COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…
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Locals find key posts on Lummis staff
Wyoming Senator-elect Cynthia Lummis has announced the staff that will serve key roles in her Washington DC and Wyoming offices.…
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Local community reacts to approval of Pfizer vaccine
The first round of COVID-19 vaccines will be dedicated to front line workers and long-term care facility patients, but that does not mean it is too…
Continue Reading School Closure 12/14/2020
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The following schools are closed Monday, December 14th. Ethel Boyes Elementary School due to a heating…
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Police seek van involved in child enticement incident
Shelley Police are asking the public for help in locating a van that may have been involved in a child enticement incident Sunday in Shelley.…
Continue Reading 547 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 547 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Ten Distinguished Under 40 award winners being recognized for contributions to our community
Every year, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honors ten young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish outstanding feats…
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SIPH prepares for Pfizer vaccine after FDA approval
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The vaccine is authorized…
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More snow headed into Monday
Another cold front will overtake the state over the course of the day, Sunday. Watch for snow to hit East Idaho by Sunday evening, and potentially…
Continue Reading 1,022 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,022 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…
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Plan your posts carefully this holiday season
Easily sharing exciting news is one of the things we all love about posting to our social media accounts. But sharing when your house will be empty…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 195 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 195 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.…
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Shop-With-A-Cop event brings Christmas to 21 families
On Saturday morning, law enforcement officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Probation…
Continue Reading Snake River Valley residents have access to new outpatient COVID-19 treatment
Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have a new treatment option that could reduce their chances of needing to be hospitalized because of…
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Highland pulls away late against Middleton
After a back-and-forth contest in the first half, Highland went on a strong run in the third quarter to give them the edge and the eventual win over…
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Century takes down Highland in rivalry matchup
After getting off to a hot start, Century continued that momentum into the 2nd half and defeated Highland…
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Rigby downs Idaho Falls for 7th win in a row
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby continues to roll with a 59-38 win over Idaho Falls on Friday. The Trojans have now won seven straight since…
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Hillcrest knocks off rival Bonneville for 2-0 conference start
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest beat Bonneville 53-40 in Civil War girls basketball on Friday. Hillcrest (4-4, 2-0) will head down to Blackfoot…
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Shelley picks up their first win of the season
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley’s first win came in dramatic fashion. The Russets defeated South Fremont, 30-29 on Friday night. Shelley host…
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Blackfoot hangs on to beat Skyline
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot beat Skyline, 48-46 to pick up their second win in High Country Conference play. Esperanza Vergara had a…
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Snake River stays perfect with their victory over Shelley
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River pulled away in the second half to beat Shelley, 44-31 on Friday night. With the win, the Panthers improve…
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Friday high school basketball scores – Dec. 11
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK), Boys and girls basketball…
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Amber Alert Cancelled
An Amber Alert for a missing Idaho Falls boy has been cancelled.…
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PCSD25 school board trustees facing possible recall
The countdown is on for three members of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of…
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Scattered Snow showers moving through the weekend and this workweek
A series of storm systems will slide through the western states. Light snow showers Friday night and into Saturday. More scattered snow showers will…
Continue Reading 1,582 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,582 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…
Continue Reading ISU sees increase in COVID-19 cases
Idaho State University saw a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases this week despite the fact that students did not return to in person class after…
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TSA unveils changes to keep travelers safer this holiday season
As part of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign, the agency has made procedural and policy…
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Supreme Court rejects Republican attack on Biden victory
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a lawsuit backed by President Donald Trump to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory, ending a desperate attempt…
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Idaho State Civic Symphony Friday night
The Idaho State Civic Symphony will present its Christmas concert “Joy to the World” in a virtual, You-Tube performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday,…
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Jackson Hole organizes testing program for visitors
Jackson Hole businesses, health agencies, and travel groups have created a Visitor COVID-19 Test program for visitors.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 5 new deaths, 339 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 339 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths in the area…
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Fundraiser aimed at providing Anne Frank Memorial security
In response to vandalism of the Anne Frank Memorial in Boise, a citizens group is working with the Wessmuth Center for Human Rights on a fundraising…
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Gov. Little increases Idaho National Guard response to battle COVID-19
Governor Brad Little authorized an increase in Idaho National Guard support from 100 to up to 250 personnel serving on active duty in an effort to…
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Idaho health leaders OK crisis health care rationing rule
Idaho’s top public health leaders on Friday cleared the way for state officials to impose crisis standards of care if the number of COVID-19 patients…
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Fish and Game officers investigate duck deaths
The Idaho Fish and Game Department is monitoring an area near Salmon where approximately 50 mallard ducks were found dead. …
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University of Wyoming close to reinstating spring break
A new proposal by the University of Wyoming’s administration would reinstate a spring break that was previously…
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Stay warm while spending less on heat this winter
Winterizing your home can save you money on your power bill and keep you warm throughout the…
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Wyoming announces hospitality and non-profit relief
Wyoming has launched a new relief program specifically for the hospitality and non-profit…
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Snow showers push into late tonight for us with highs only @29-32 and breezes from SW 10-15+mph. Just a cold and grey day with flying snow ending by…
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Operation Safe Holiday: Don’t drive impaired
The holidays are here, and while celebrations may look different this year, keeping our communities safe remains a top priority. That is why law…
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Rigby woman arrested on grand theft charges
Rexburg Police have charged Janessa Marie Stevens, 36, of Rigby with the theft of over $126,000 from the Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital, where she…
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Idaho store closes after group of mask-less customers enter
An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store’s…
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NPS names Yellowstone Deputy Superintendent
Park Service Veteran Mike Tranel has been named Deputy Superintendent of Yellowstone National…
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Hospital beds continue to be close to capacity in Eastern Idaho
The Chief Operations Officer at Idaho Falls Community Hospital says their Intensive Care Unit can handle 35 COVID patients. …
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Pocatello TSA agent wins national title
Pocatello has one of the smallest airports in the nation but they just brought home one of the biggest awards.…
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ISU prepared to help store vaccine
Idaho State University has taken delivery of a new freezer that will help the Southeast Idaho Public Health District store the district’s supply of…
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Arby’s makes YMCA donation
The area Arby’s ownership group has committed $5,800 in support of the Idaho Falls YMCA “Make A Difference” campaign. …
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