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Idaho prisons tell inmates about relief check eligibility

October 12, 2020 1:09 PM Associated Press

People who had their coronavirus relief checks wrongly denied or seized because they were behind bars now have a few more days to apply to receive…

Extended deadline nears for filing income tax returns

October 12, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

Time is running out to file your 2019 Idaho state income tax return.…

Beware: The buck or bull standing near the road may not be what you think it is

October 12, 2020 10:58 AM News Team

That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could be a very costly…

Amazon starts hiring 2,000 for southwestern Idaho facility

October 12, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

Amazon has started hiring more than 2,000 workers for its distribution center in Nampa in southwestern Idaho.…

Risch plans full campaign day in Pocatello

October 12, 2020 9:02 AM News Team

Republican Senator Jim Risch plans a full day of re-election campaigning in Pocatello Tuesday. …

High Wind Advisory

October 12, 2020 7:58 AM Jeff Roper

Expect 30 mph constant winds this afternoon with blowing dust along I-15 and gusts of 40-45 mph through early evening (8pm). Sun and fall like…

365 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

October 11, 2020 6:01 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 365 new COVID-19 cases on…

2020 elk season brings new hunters to the hills

October 11, 2020 5:07 PM Chelsea Briar

Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Upper Snake Division reports an uptick in sales of hunting licenses and tags for the 2020 elk hunting season that…

Skyline beats Idaho Falls for the seventh straight Emotion Bowl

October 10, 2020 11:20 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline used a 34-0 halftime lead to beat down Idaho Falls, 40-9 in the 56th Emotion Bowl. The Grizzlies used their…

Marsh Valley takes home a district title

October 10, 2020 11:09 PM Adrian Luevano

MARSH VALLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Marsh Valley clinched a spot in the 3A state tournament with a 6-1 win over American Falls. The Eagles await to see…

Wind and colder temps

October 10, 2020 8:52 PM Andrew Howe

A cold front sweeping through overnight is ushering in more winter-like conditions. Expect valley rain, mountain snow and persistent…

613 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

October 10, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 613 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Hearts of Steele perform at MountainFest on Saturday

Second annual MountainFest takes place in Inkom

October 10, 2020 6:24 PM Cole Sams

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The local community in Inkom got quite the treat on Saturday. The Inkom Revitalization Commission hosted the second annual…

241 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 10, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 241 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 10, 2020 5:53 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with…

Missing teen found safe

October 10, 2020 12:18 PM Chelsea Briar

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UPDATE: Rexburg Police say a missing Rexburg teenager has been located and is no longer considered to be “missing” or…

Sugar-Salem pulls away from Teton to stay perfect

October 10, 2020 12:43 AM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem opens conference play with a 27-7 win over Teton. The number one ranked Diggers have won 14 straight…

Century picks up conference win over Preston

October 10, 2020 12:43 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century struck first and fast in the first half to beat Preston, 61-24. The Diamondbacks have not lost to a 4A school…

Snake River outlast Marsh Valley in overtime

October 10, 2020 12:37 AM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It took overtime for Snake River to beat Marsh Valley, 23-21. The Panthers took the lead on a two-point conversion and…

Hillcrest wins 7th straight Civil War

October 10, 2020 12:28 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest beats Bonneville 49-6 to claim its seventh straight victory in the Civil War rivalry. Keegan Porter set…

#9 Scott Hunsaker hands the ball to referee following touchdown in 33-14 win.

Soda Springs runs past American Falls

October 9, 2020 11:49 PM Cole Sams

Senior Scott Hunsaker had quite an impressive performance, leading Soda Springs to a big win over American Falls 33-14.…

#13 QB Luke Hill lines up under center in North Fremont's 22-14 win over Aberdeen

North Fremont stays unbeaten with win over Aberdeen

October 9, 2020 11:31 PM Cole Sams

Looking for a 5-0 start, North Fremont seized control early on and defeated Aberdeen…

Deadline for absentee voter registration October 9

October 9, 2020 9:57 PM Linda Larsen

Today is one of the deadlines for Idaho voters hoping to cast an absentee ballot in the November…

Friday high school football scores – October 9

October 9, 2020 9:32 PM News Team

High school football scores, Wyoming football…

662 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 9, 2020 6:36 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho officials reported 673 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

106 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho Health district

October 9, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 106 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (51 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 20 in Bingham County, 4 in…

Software glitch sends out some duplicate ballots

October 9, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

A small number of Idaho voters may have received two ballots in the mail. …

Cold Front Arrives Saturday Afternoon and Evening

October 9, 2020 4:29 PM Michael Coats

A cold front pushes through for Saturday, with increasing clouds, gusty winds and scattered showers late into Sunday. The National Weather Service…

Students rally at D91 offices in Idaho Falls

October 9, 2020 4:10 PM News Team

Frustrated students held a civic lesson of their own outside school district 91 in Idaho Falls on…

U.S. Attorney pledges $10 million in victim assistance grants

October 9, 2020 3:12 PM News Team

U.S. Attorney Bart Davis announced Friday that Idaho will receive $10,089,836 to help victims of crime. …

Child burned in Yellowstone thermal feature

October 9, 2020 3:00 PM News Team

A three-year-old child suffered second-degree thermal burns to the lower body and back after falling into a small thermal feature near Midway Geyser…

Salmon officials search for mountain lion

October 9, 2020 2:03 PM News Team

Salmon District Fish and Game personnel say there has been no sign of a mountain lion, first spotted walking through yards on the Bar Hill about…

Police stop wanted man with pit maneuver

October 9, 2020 1:15 PM Linda Larsen

Pocatello Police used the pit maneuver to capture a man wanted on outstanding warrants.…

Pocatello water project starts Monday

October 9, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

People who live or work near East Lovejoy in Pocatello should prepare for some possible interruption of water service beginning Monday and continuing…

Idaho governor eyes tax relief with budget surplus

October 9, 2020 11:56 AM Associated Press

Idaho Governor Brad Little is holding a press conference Friday about the State Budget.…

Food basket reverses decision to remove Trump letter

October 9, 2020 11:39 AM Andrew Howe

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Community Food Basket has reversed course on their decision to remove a letter from President Trump…

Federal agency denies protection for wolverines

October 9, 2020 11:17 AM News Team

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has determined that wolverine populations are not as endangered now as much as they were in 2013.…

Grand Targhee asks for guest cooperation this winter

October 9, 2020 10:44 AM News Team

Grand Targhee is stepping up training and screening for employees and asking guests for cooperation this…

Mayor Merrill calls on community to slow the spread of COVID-19

October 9, 2020 9:50 AM Chelsea Briar

REXBURG, IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Public Health moved Madison County into the High Risk level of the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan during…

Church plans delivery to Community Food Basket

October 9, 2020 9:36 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to deliver 42,000 pounds of food to the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls Tuesday.…

Snow King development decision released

October 9, 2020 9:06 AM News Team

The Jackson Ranger District has released a draft Record of Decision (ROD) and Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the Snow King Mountain…

Wet, Windy, Chilly Weekend

October 9, 2020 8:45 AM Jeff Roper

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Thursday high school scores – October 8

October 8, 2020 10:23 PM News Team

Boys and girls district soccer, volleyball…

Century beats Preston in extra time

October 8, 2020 8:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A golden-goal in extra time helped Century beat Preston, 2-1 on Thursday afternoon’s 4A District 6 Tournament game.…

Teton health officials issue Recommendation #10

October 8, 2020 5:52 PM News Team

During the month of October 2020, there has been a substantial increase in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Teton County, Wyoming.…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 8, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

673 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 8, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 673 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

Virginia man pleads guilty to bribery of FBI official

October 8, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

A 63-year-old Centreville, Virginia man pleaded guilty to paying a bribe to a public official, U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced Thursday.…

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 8, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with…

Hazy Friday, Storm Arrives Late Saturday

October 8, 2020 4:36 PM Michael Coats

Winds begin to calm a bit overnight into Friday morning. We’re working in more smoke and warm temperatures from the southwest, before a storm moves…

CEI parent-students may get a childcare break

October 8, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

The College of Eastern Idaho has received a $120,000 grant to help students who are parents pay for childcare.…

Madison County moves to high risk category, EIPH Board modifies COVID-19 regional response plan

October 8, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

The Board of Health (BOH) at Eastern Idaho Public Health met Thursday morning and made modifications to the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan and moved…

128 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 8, 2020 4:10 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases on…

U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19

October 8, 2020 4:05 PM Todd Kunz

Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or…

INL joins hydrogen production consortiums

October 8, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory is now part of two new Department of Energy consortiums exploring new methods and technologies to produce hydrogen.…

Idaho, Utah surpasses 500 coronavirus deaths as surge persists

October 8, 2020 3:10 PM Associated Press

Idaho and Utah surpassed the grim milestone of 500 deaths from the coronavirus as the number of new cases and hospitalizations continued to break…

BYU reveals WCC men’s basketball schedule

October 8, 2020 2:54 PM Dylan Carder

PROVO, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The West Coast Conference portion of BYU’s men’s basketball scheduled is out. The WCC released the full conference slate of…

Pocatello Chamber lists annual award winners

October 8, 2020 2:40 PM News Team

The Pocatello Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Dinner and Awards Banquet at the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel. …

Chubbuck officials urge voters to protect the city

October 8, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

The Mayor and City Council of Chubbuck say they are collectively opposed to any proposal to merge the city with the city of Pocatello.…

Bengals invited to participate in Holt Arena History Walk

October 8, 2020 1:08 PM News Team

All Bengals and the public is invited to commemorate 50 years of the most iconic building on Idaho State University’s campus with the Holt Arena…

Yellowstone has busiest September on record

October 8, 2020 1:04 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park hosted 837,499 recreation visits in September 2020. This is a 21% increase from September 2019, making it the busiest…

As beds fill, hospital concerns grow

October 8, 2020 11:59 AM Chelsea Briar

Only 1 Intensive Care Unit bed was available in the Idaho Falls area over the past weekend, according to the hospital CEO’s. It’s because of the…

Old Town rebrands to Historic Downtown Pocatello

October 8, 2020 11:44 AM Cole Sams

When referencing downtown Pocatello, you may be calling the town by a different…

Risch predicts bright future for INL

October 8, 2020 11:36 AM News Team

Senator Jim Risch said the Idaho National Laboratory will play a key role in some of the most important issues facing the world. …

New Idaho unemployment claims reported

October 8, 2020 10:30 AM News Team

Laid-off Idaho workers filed 9,144 claims for unemployment benefits in the past week, according to the Idaho Department of Labor.…

SIPH COVID-19 Hotline closed Monday

October 8, 2020 10:29 AM News Team

The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on Monday, October 12 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.…

New vision for old Sky Vu Theatre

October 8, 2020 10:13 AM Andrew Howe

The Sky Vu Theatre in Idaho Falls may soon see new life but not as a drive-in theatre.…

Information sought on buck found shot and left to waste in Bonneville County

October 8, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

A mule deer buck was shot and left to waste during the evening of Sept. 24 in the Antelope Flats area located in Bonneville County between Ririe and…

Authorities investigate killing of grizzly bear in Fremont County

October 8, 2020 9:48 AM Associated Press

Wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a federally protected grizzly bear near Coyote Meadows in Fremont County that had been part of a…

Christopher Tapp files civil suit against Idaho Falls Police Department

October 8, 2020 8:53 AM Bre Clark

Attorneys for Chris Tapp filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls and seven current and former Idaho Falls Police…

Pocatello City Clerk plans retirement

October 8, 2020 8:34 AM News Team

Pocatello City Clerk Ruth Newsom has announced plans to retire from the post October 30. …

Last of the Warm Days

October 8, 2020 8:24 AM Jeff Roper

Smoky sun and 76-80 today with winds from the SW gusting to 20+. Wind speeds constant at 10-13mph into the afternoon. A cold front this weekend moves…

Wednesday high school scores – October 7

October 7, 2020 10:17 PM News Team

Boys soccer and girls district soccer scores, volleyball…

A thrift store is doing its part to help the community

October 7, 2020 7:36 PM Adrian Luevano

First Street Thrift in Idaho Falls is open and serving the community during the pandemic. “If it wasn’t for the community, we couldn’t exist, and the…