EIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19.…
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873 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 873 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
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University of Idaho enrollment slips
Fall term enrollment at the University of Idaho is down by 9.5% this year to…
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328 new COVID-19 cases in the area
Local health officials reported 328 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Pocatello High School mascot selections narrowed down
Pocatello High School is moving forward with the selection of a new mascot.…
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New center to help train, educate local businesswomen
Women who are running a business or would like to start one now can find help with a new non-profit organization.…
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Utah rivals in governor’s race unite in call for decency
Rival candidates vying to become Utah’s next governor joined together in new ads Tuesday urging people to accept the results of the November…
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Local theater stays afloat amidst pandemic
The film industry has taken a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Pocatello Reel Theatre has been no…
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A couple of cold fronts on their way
A cold front is on the way for Wednesday, with gusty winds, a few snow and rain showers, and dropping temperatures for the later-half of the week. A…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribe urges safe voting
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribe is taking extraordinary steps to keep voters safe. …
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Power restored to about 3,000 Rocky Mountain Power customers
Power was quickly restored to customers after about a half-hour…
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Teton teachers to participate in COVID-19 testing project
In cooperation with Teton Valley Health, the Teton School District is Driggs has launched a pilot project testing its 33 staff members for COVID-19. …
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Idaho Education Association launches anonymous health hotline for educators
Educators across Idaho will now be able to anonymously report situations and activities that put the health of educators and students at risk.…
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Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 7th highest rate in country
The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed…
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Remains of missing person identified
The remains of a missing Teton County resident have been positively identified following DNA…
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How to know if you have COVID-19 or the flu before getting tested
According to the CDC Influenza and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different…
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Idaho program to help students with education needs
The State Board of Education has approved a third-party contract to facilitate a new “Strong Families Idaho program.…
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Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade
Idaho State University is celebrating a big upgrade to their incredibly rare nuclear…
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Idaho Falls transit plans moving forward
Since the TRPTA bus service dissolved in May 2019, efforts have continued to restore transit service to Idaho Falls.…
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Idaho OKs contract to distribute low-income education money
Idaho has approved a contract with Florida-based vendor ClassWallet to distribute $50 million in federal coronavirus emergency money to low-income…
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Idaho estimates resident death count increased beyond virus
Idaho state officials estimate hundreds of more residents have died than in a normal year, even without counting fatalities that are attributed to…
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Wyoming unemployment rate drops
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports the state’s unemployment rate fell to 6.1% in September. …
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Idaho Falls business honored
Idaho Senator Jim Risch has named Advanced Ceramic Fibers in Idaho Falls as his Idaho Small Business of the Month for October. …
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Bridger-Teton plans prescription fires
The Jackson and Blackrock Ranger Districts are moving ahead with prescribed burns this fall. …
Continue Reading 698 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 698 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…
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More Wind, Chance of Showers Wednesday
Our northwest flow will continue to deliver gusty winds locally and a shot of rain and snow this Wednesday. The Wednesday cold front will drop in…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 3 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast…
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Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt supports state’s food banks
Donations from a recent women’s hunting event will directly benefit food pantries in the state, officials…
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Local health officials reported 320 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Police warn drivers not to take short-cuts on I-86 intersection detour
A detour at the I-84/I-86 intersection has some drivers taking a dangerous path around it.…
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Smoldering fire prompts law enforcement investigation
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working to contain a 40-acre wildfire about 17 miles east of Ashton.…
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Temporary road closure in Mammoth Hot Springs
The road between the Upper and Lower Terraces in Mammoth Hot Springs will close temporarily Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 12…
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Idaho experiencing “shecession” as local moms take brunt of economic crisis
Moms are taking the brunt of the economic crisis, leading some to call this a…
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Burglary reports surge around Chubbuck
Chubbuck Police are asking the public to be aware of an uptick in thefts in the…
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Yellowstone fire danger reduced
With one fire still smoldering, Yellowstone National Park has lowered its fire…
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New Bannock County judge appointed
The Sixth District Magistrates Commission convened on Friday and appointed local attorney, Carol “Tippi” Jarman to serve as a Bannock County…
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Multiple people hospitalized after 3 vehicle crash
Multiple people were hospitalized after a three vehicle crash westbound US 26 at milepost 349.5, in Bonneville County by the Hilltop Sinclair…
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Schools in Washington state, Idaho report COVID-19 outbreaks
Several school districts in Washington state and Idaho have chosen not to report COVID-19 cases at their schools since opening in August, painting an…
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Local doctor gives perspective on “pandemic fatigue”
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the United States in more ways than just total case numbers and economic hardship.…
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Idaho parks outline plans for COVID-19 relief funds
The Idaho Parks and Recreation Department will receive $1.3 million in CARES Act funding. …
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Be sure to move over when you see snowplows, emergency vehicles
It’s the season for snow, and the Idaho Transportation Department is reminding us to move over when we see a snowplow or other emergency vehicles.…
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No class Monday in West Ada district due to teacher shortage
A school district in Idaho has canceled school Monday due to a teacher shortage after hundreds called out in sick in protest of in-person instruction…
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Local craft show hosts event in Pocatello
The Goodbye Hello Craft Show hosted their event on Saturday at the Mountain View Event Center.…
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Chubbuck Police Department earns accreditation
The Chubbuck Police Department has been fully accredited by the Idaho Chiefs and Police Association. …
Continue Reading Windy 60’s, then Winter
A few windy seasonal days before a system pushed deep into Idaho and creates colder temps and slight shower chances mid-week. Lows get into the 20’s…
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Local woman writing book to help kids with pandemic emotions
A local woman is looking out for our children’s social and emotional…
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Idaho officials reported 510 new COVID-19 cases on…
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U-Haul trailer spills contents in accident on Blackfoot overpass
Idaho State Police are investigating an accident involving a U-Haul trailer in…
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Staying Windy, Isolated Snow and Rain Showers
It will stay windy for much of this workweek, with this continued northwest flow. The Jet-stream is still right overhead, keeping the…
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Victims of Sunday crash identified
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the victims of an early morning crash that claimed three lives early…
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Haunted car wash offers good, clean and scary fun
Are you looking for something fun and spooky to do but still be…
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Thunder Ridge blows past Bonneville
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Thunder Ridge Titans won their third-straight game by beating Bonneville, 47-6. Titans quarterback Kaysen…
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Madison comes back for their first win of the season
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Bobcats scored in the final minute of the game to beat Idaho Falls, 28-24. In a 5A District 5-6 Conference…
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Blackfoot hangs on to beat Shelley
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – In a defensive battle, Blackfoot held on to beat Shelley, 14-7 on Saturday night. Teegan Thomas scored a hard-fought…
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Three East Idaho soccer teams clinch a spot in the State Tournament
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Play-in Saturday helped the Madison boys and girls soccer teams, plus the Sugar-Salem girls team clinch a spot in…
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Police investigate pedestrian vs vehicle accident
Idaho Falls Police report a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday shortly after…
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Police investigate shooting incident
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred sometime before 8:15 p.m. Friday possibly in the area of 1st…
Continue Reading 878 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 878 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Local health officials reported 205 new COVID-19 cases on…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast…
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One man arrested after high-speed chase near Arimo
An Idaho Falls man is in custody after leading Idaho State Police on a chase at 3:57 p.m. Friday.…
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State cross country championships moving to Pocatello
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Portneuf Wellness Center is now hosting the 2020 state high school cross country championships. The event was…
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Rockland can’t hold lead in loss to Castleford
CASTLEFORD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Castleford handed Rockland at 28-16 loss on Friday. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 16-0 lead. It would be all Wolves…
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Watersprings rallies late to win Rocky Mountain Conference title
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A touchdown with 17 seconds left on the clock lifted Watersprings over North Gem 28-20 Friday. The Warriors clinch a…
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Rigby beats Highland to win district title
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s number one offense in the conference mounted a second-half comeback to beat Highland, 28-20. With the win, the…
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South Fremont upsets top-ranked Sugar-Salem
St. Anthony, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The stage was set for Sugar-Salem to take home the 3A District 6 title. All the Diggers needed was one more win.…
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Butte County falls to Raft River
ARCO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Butte County fell to third-ranked Raft River, 58-6. The Pirates have their regular season finale next Friday against…
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Skyline keeps control of HCC with win over Hillcrest
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline knocked of Hillcrest 33-15 Friday. The win kept the Grizzlies in control of the 4A High Country Conference…
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Snake River shuts down American Falls
After a scoreless first half, Snake River scored three times in the second half to blow past American Falls 21-0.…
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Friday high school football scores – October 16
High school football scores, Wyoming football…
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Holt Arena turns 50
Idaho State University is celebrating a very special 50th birthday this…
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Idaho officials reported a record 1,094 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…
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Gusty winds this weekend
The jet-stream is ushering in several frontal systems from the northwest. We’ll keep gusty winds in the forecast well into next week. Saturday,…
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Local health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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DOE approves cost-share investment in SMR project
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved billions of dollars in a multi-year cost-share award to the Carbon Free Power Project.…
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D25 students join the fight to flatten the curve
Portneuf Medical Center has donated 100,000 disposable face masks to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.…
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Guard troops called to help with Wyoming contact tracing
The Wyoming National Guard will assist the Department of Health in COVID-19 contact tracing, but Governor Mark Gordon said their work will be “very…
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Woman in custody following standoff with Bonneville County deputies
Bonneville County authorities are on the scene of a standoff with a man who is believed to be in possession of a weapon. …
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KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Bingham County Races
Bingham County…
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KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Custer County Races
Custer County…
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Jackson Police hang out winter parking notices
Jackson Police have begun to hang yellow reminder notices on the windshields of parked cars. …
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The Southeastern Idaho Public Health District has confirmed three new deaths due to COVID-19 within the health district.…
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Sporting goods stores shift gears into fall
Days at the lake have drawn to an end, but sporting goods suppliers are enjoying success as recreationalists pick up fall activities.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo holds virtual Oktoberfest on Oct. 23
Fall is in the air which means it’s time for…
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Man arrested after fight at Idaho haunted house over Trump
A Boise man was charged with assault after police say he drunkenly pulled a handgun on teens at a haunted house in Idaho last weekend because they…
Continue Reading Wyoming university reports 7 sorority students with COVID-19
The University of Wyoming announced Thursday seven students in a sorority house have tested positive for the…
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Volunteer teachers needed at Sandcreek Middle School
District 93 is facing new challenges in coping with the pandemic in the classroom. Sandcreek Middle School is asking for volunteer teachers to help…
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Idaho State University and Brigham Young University Idaho have released COVID-19…
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Blackfoot man charged after home break-in
A 29-year-old Blackfoot man faces multiple charges after a disturbance led to a gunshot at around 1 a.m. October…
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When and how to quarantine
“Do I need to quarantine?” It’s a question Southeast Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline employees are answering hundreds of times a day.…
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You don’t have to look very far on the internet to find a dizzying number of conspiracy theories, misinformation and bogus medical opinions mixed…
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Paulette Jordan holds campaign event in Pocatello
After Sen. Jim Risch’s appearance on Tuesday, Paulette Jordan came down to Pocatello this evening for a campaign event at Caldwell…
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Pocatello confirms new City Clerk
The Pocatello City Council has confirmed Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Konni Kendell as City Clerk.…
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Early voting underway in Bannock County
The Bannock County Elections Office has opened up early voting at its headquarters.…
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