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Bridger-Teton National Forest acquires formerly private land

September 14, 2020 3:28 PM Associated Press

Forest officials in Wyoming have announced that the Bridger-Teton National Forest increased by 240 acres after formerly private land was transferred…

Idaho Supreme Court considers lethal injection records case

September 14, 2020 2:51 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Board of Correction didn’t follow its own public records rules when prison officials refused to turn over some lethal injection records,…

Your chance to chip in coming to public land near you

September 14, 2020 2:42 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management will host 13 National Public Lands Day events in Idaho this year. …

Free Hearing Tests and 30-day trial periods

September 14, 2020 2:29 PM News Team

An ADDITIONAL $800 off per pair for the Practically Invisible Miracle-Ear ME-1, ME-2, and ME-3! Completely rechargeable.…

Unhealthy Haze building up

September 14, 2020 2:28 PM Jeff Roper

AN AIR POLLUTION CAUTION STATEMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY… Due to wildfire smoke, the air quality has…

Idaho Falls and Jefferson schools clear free breakfast-lunch program

September 14, 2020 2:25 PM News Team

USDA has approved a waiver clearing the path for Idaho Falls School District 91 and Jefferson District 251 students to be eligible for free breakfast…

D91 students and staff in isolation after possible COVID-19 exposure

September 14, 2020 1:58 PM News Team

As of Friday, a total of 150 Idaho Falls District 91 students and educators are in isolation this week, after 11 students and 6 staff members tested…

Wines in the Wild goes virtual

September 14, 2020 12:27 PM News Team

Wines in the Wild: Home Edition will be the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society (TPZS) first virtual…

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

September 14, 2020 12:17 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with…

Firefighters extinguish field fire

September 14, 2020 11:17 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the foothills near the Black Hawk subdivision (S Henry Creek Road/Cast Iron Road) for a field fire…

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Unhealthy Breathing Conditions

September 14, 2020 9:54 AM Jeff Roper

.AN AIR POLLUTION CAUTION STATEMENT HAS BEEN ISSUED BY THEIDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY… Due to wildfire smoke, the air quality has…

Unhealthy Haze

September 14, 2020 9:47 AM Jeff Roper

Sunny, and warm 85-90, but hazy and breezy SW 15-20 gusts. Air quality is currently in the UNHEALTHY FOR…

Fremont County man arrested after ramming patrol car

September 14, 2020 9:07 AM News Team

Fremont County deputies arrested Jacob T. Dolzal, 32, of Chester after investigating an incident in the Hog Hollow area at around 9:23 p.m. Friday.…

Idaho cities receive eviction relief funds

September 14, 2020 9:04 AM News Team

Idaho Falls and Pocatello have received federal funds to help protect people from…

Fremont, Madison County order for mandatory face coverings and other restrictions

September 14, 2020 8:59 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health’s Board of Health passed orders of restriction for both Fremont and Madison Counties Monday…

Fire smoke prompts air quality warning

September 14, 2020 8:55 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an “Air Pollution Forecast and Caution” for nine eastern Idaho counties. …

Continued haze and mild weather

September 13, 2020 9:14 PM Andrew Howe

High pressure will keep high temperatures into the 80’s throughout the work week. In the meantime, a Westerly influence in the jet-stream will…

112 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

September 13, 2020 5:57 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 112 new COVID-19 cases on…

Melaleuca Field welcomes MMA

September 12, 2020 11:41 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mountain Force MMA took over Melaleuca Field for a ten-fight card on Saturday night Jared Melton beat Idaho…

Idaho Falls and Skyline take team titles at Tiger-Grizz

September 12, 2020 11:37 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Tiger-Grizz Invitational at Freeman Park is one of the top events on the high school cross country…

217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 3 new deaths

September 12, 2020 6:06 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 217 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

104 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 12, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new COVID-19 cases on…

Club Charley’s reopens for belated Pocatello Pride

September 12, 2020 3:23 PM Emma Iannacone

Despite “outstanding” losses from the mandatory bar shut down, Club Charley’s in Pocatello is finally…

Hillcrest outmuscles Madison on senior night

September 12, 2020 3:12 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest honored its senior class with a 42-28 win over Madison Friday. The Knights bounced back after a loss to…

Titans tame Tigers for homecoming victory

September 12, 2020 2:58 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge beat Idaho Falls 35-7 on homecoming to claim its first win of the year. Thunder Ridge (1-3, 1-1) will…

Lighthouse Christian off to 2-0 start with win at North Gem.

September 11, 2020 11:56 PM Cole Sams

BANCROFT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Lighthouse Christian took control of the game early and held control throughout, defeating North Gem 34-12. Next week,…

#5 Jaxon Shuman celebrates touchdown in Highland 31-13 victory over Century

Highland wins cross-town showdown against Century

September 11, 2020 11:40 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After getting out to a 14-0 lead in the first, Highland held control the rest of the way and defeated Century 31-13.…

Rigby shuts down Skyline

September 11, 2020 9:56 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby flexed their muscles with a 47-22 win over 4A No. 1 Skyline on Friday night. The defending 5A state champions led…

South Fremont stays undefeated with win over Aberdeen

September 11, 2020 9:54 PM Adrian Luevano

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont quarterback Kaimen Peebles led the Cougars to a 49-22 win over Aberdeen on Friday night. The Cougars…

Friday high school football scores – September 11

September 11, 2020 9:23 PM News Team

High school…

Remembering the Fallen

September 11, 2020 5:39 PM Linda Larsen

Almost every one of us remembers where we were 19 years ago on September…

Ammon Fire Department remembers its fallen brothers

September 11, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

The city of Ammon held a ceremony in remembrance of…

333 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 5 new deaths

September 11, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 333 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

American Falls students open a new show

September 11, 2020 4:47 PM Linda Larsen

American Falls High School students got to work early and are already opening a new show this…

Extracurricular activities coming back for young students

September 11, 2020 4:41 PM Linda Larsen

The pandemic isn’t curbing many extracurricular events for our young students…

Only you can prevent wildfires

September 11, 2020 4:33 PM Linda Larsen

With fires raging all around us, firefighters are reminding us that many of those fires were…

ISU reports low number of COVID-19 cases

September 11, 2020 4:14 PM Linda Larsen

Anti-pandemic efforts on the Idaho State University campus seem to be…

Warming with more haze

September 11, 2020 4:04 PM Michael Coats

Warm and dry weather for this weekend with smoke from western wildfires. High pressure will warm us into the 80’s this weekend. The forecast looks…

University of Wyoming plans to restart in-person classes

September 11, 2020 4:02 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming plans to restart in-person classes Tuesday after switching to online learning when a cluster of coronavirus cases…

Tiger-Grizz cross country meet is ready for ‘new normal’

September 11, 2020 3:54 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Tiger-Grizz Invitational started on Friday with middle schools racing at Freeman Park. Saturday will see the…

134 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 11, 2020 3:52 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 134 new COVID-19 cases on…

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

September 11, 2020 3:49 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting two more deaths due to…

UI Research team launching virus control research

September 11, 2020 3:44 PM News Team

A University of Idaho team will use a $5.8 million US Department of Agriculture grant to research a pair of viruses that cause major losses in the…

IEA applauds Governor’s education funding plan

September 11, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

Idaho Education Association President Layne McInelly is applauding Governor Brad Little’s decision to use $99 million in funding under the federal…

Mountain Goat culling plan to begin Monday

September 11, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Grand Teton National Park will begin to cull non-native mountain goats Monday. …

Intermountain Gas proposes rate hike

September 11, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Most Intermountain Gas natural gas customers could see a rate increase this winter.…

Water shutoff, road closures in Victor scheduled for Monday

September 11, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

The City of Victor will be closing approximately 50 feet of the Old Jackson Highway southeast of Edgewood Lane to install a water valve for…

Lone Star Fire continues to burn

September 11, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

The lightning-caused Lone Star Fire is still active and continues to burn despite two days of colder, wetter weather. It has grown to 3,346…

Road repairs continue on US-20/26 between Butte City and Arco Monday

September 11, 2020 10:51 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department maintenance crews will continue construction on US-20/26 from Butte City to Arco on…

Governor Little restores $99 million in education funding

September 11, 2020 9:54 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little will hold a press conference with Idaho education leaders regarding education funding and supporting Idaho parents on Friday at…

Pocatello Animal Shelter to close Monday for kennel installation

September 11, 2020 9:47 AM News Team

The Pocatello Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 14 while staff installs new cat kennels at the…

Thursday high school scores – September 10

September 10, 2020 10:22 PM News Team

Boys and girls soccer,…

Idaho Falls powers past Highland

September 10, 2020 9:55 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Junior Soto’s two-goal first half helped Idaho Falls beat Highland, 7-0 on Thursday night. The Tigers face Skyline…

Preston’s Marlow shuts out Skyline

September 10, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston goalkeeper Sydnee Marlow made save after save to shutout Skyline, 3-0 on Thursday night. Skyline faces Idaho…

20-Year master plan for Zoo Idaho discussed during city council work session

September 10, 2020 8:17 PM Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — Big changes are in the works for one of Pocatello’s most popular landmarks. During Thursday’s city council work…

White-tailed deer found shot in Bear Lake County

September 10, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information regarding the illegal shooting of a white-tailed deer doe near Dingle Pond approximately…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

September 10, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday the district will stay in Phase 2 next week.…

430 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 1 new death

September 10, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 430 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Teton County mandatory face coverings and other restrictions order rescinded

September 10, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health (BOH) met Thursday and determined Teton County had met the metric to return to the Minimal (green)…

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

September 10, 2020 4:59 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed the death of two individuals due to…

Frost killed your garden, don’t let it dampen your spirit

September 10, 2020 4:55 PM Andrew Howe

Frost and strong winds earlier this week hve some gardeners down in the dumps, but not all is lost this gardening…

Salt Lake City schools to delay start after major wind storm

September 10, 2020 4:53 PM Associated Press

Salt Lake City schools will delay their first day until Monday due to continued power outages after a windstorm tore through Utah this week, district…

103 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 10, 2020 4:19 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 103 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Sunny with smoke

September 10, 2020 4:14 PM Michael Coats

Dry and warmer weather with high pressure working back across the region. A bit of a breeze for Friday and Saturday, with more smoke and haze…

Woman charged in connection with deputy’s death bound to district court

September 10, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against Jenna Nicole Holm, 35, in connection with the death of a Bonneville County…

Idaho officials seize 34 venomous snakes from Boise home

September 10, 2020 3:27 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials say they have seized 34 venomous snakes from the home of a 25-year-old man in Boise.…

Meet Roxy! Will you give her a home?

September 10, 2020 2:06 PM Jeff Roper

Michelle Allen from the Snake River Animal Shelter at 3000 Lindsay Blvd. joined our Morning Anchor and dog charmer, Jeff Roper, to introduce Roxy.…

What’s your spouse’s most annoying habit?

September 10, 2020 1:54 PM Jeff Roper

We love it when you call us and give your opinion. Just hearing from viewers makes us know that we’re connecting with you and enjoying the day…

SeptBruary Warm Up

September 10, 2020 1:51 PM Jeff Roper

We’ve got a nice long stretch of sunny, dry days ahead as we recover from that tremendous blast of cold air and wind on Monday. Highs stay in the…

118 Idaho schools to receive fresh fruit, vegetables through grants

September 10, 2020 12:27 PM News Team

Students at 118 schools across Idaho will receive free, fresh fruit and vegetables during this school year thanks to a state-administered grant from…

Expect detours and delays at Old Faithful

September 10, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

Old Faithful Overpass Bridge remains closed as repair work…

New Idaho unemployment claims increase

September 10, 2020 10:58 AM News Team

Idahoans filed 3,804 initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the week ending September 5. …

Senate considers grizzly bear delisting

September 10, 2020 10:37 AM News Team

The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee opened debate on a bill sponsored by Wyoming Senator Mike Enzi. …

Number of self-reported COVID-19 cases at BYU almost doubles

September 10, 2020 9:40 AM Associated Press

The number of self-reported coronavirus cases on Brigham Young University’s campus has almost doubled to 146, officials…

Moth outbreak reported near Driggs

September 10, 2020 9:21 AM News Team

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is reporting an outbreak of Douglas-fir Tussock Moths west of…

Garcia lifts Blackfoot to win over Hillcrest

September 9, 2020 10:56 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Frankie Garcia’s second half goal gave Blackfoot a 1-0 win over Hillcrest in boys soccer on Wednesday. Blackfoot Both…

Wednesday high school scores – September 9

September 9, 2020 10:19 PM News Team

Boys and girls soccer,…

Living and dining area inside Calming Rivers Adult Day Care

New adult day care center comes to Pocatello

September 9, 2020 10:15 PM Cole Sams

Pocatello has its first ever adult day care center.…

Windstorm brings down trees at Madison County cemetery

September 9, 2020 8:38 PM Adrian Luevano

MADISON COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Crews are still cleaning up downed trees at the Burton Cemetery in Madison County on Wednesday. Morgan Beattie is…

Man arrested for trafficking meth, nearly 100 hydrocodone pills

September 9, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

A 51-year-old Idaho Falls resident has been arrested for trafficking meth and nearly 100 hydrocodone…

Lori Vallow Daybell pleads not guilty, jury trial set for April 2021

September 9, 2020 5:51 PM News Team

Lori Vallow Daybell’s arraignment before Judge Dane H. Watkins Jr. in Fremont County District Court has been set for Thursday, Sept. 10 at 10…

Overwhelming need for tree removal service in Idaho falls

September 9, 2020 5:50 PM Ariel Schroeder

Tree removal companies blew up with calls to remove dozens of downed…

100 Deadliest Days fatalities down from last year

September 9, 2020 5:47 PM News Team

For the second year in a row, Idaho has seen a decrease in fatalities during the busy summer months known as the 100 Deadliest Days of Driving.…

Double-roundabout woes

September 9, 2020 5:47 PM Andrew Howe

One quiet neighborhood is now playing host to rush-hour traffic, as construction blocks two intersections on Crowley…

329 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 17 new deaths

September 9, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 329 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…

University of Wyoming in-person class pause extended

September 9, 2020 4:33 PM Associated Press

In-person classes at the University of Wyoming will begin for the fall semester no sooner than Monday amid ongoing efforts to test for the…

80 new COVID-19 cases in the area

September 9, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 80 new COVID-19 cases on…

Pay It Forward: Bikers Against Bullies

September 9, 2020 4:03 PM Todd Kunz

The Idaho Falls chapter of Bikers Against Bullies focuses solely on kids and teaching that it’s OK to be yourself, but also accept others as…

Frost Advisory for Thursday morning

September 9, 2020 3:59 PM Michael Coats

Dry weather will continue, with chilly overnight and morning low’s. Light winds and mostly sunny skies are in the forecast for Thursday. We have a…

Virus keeps couple from baby born to Idaho surrogate

September 9, 2020 3:39 PM Associated Press

A Chinese couple has been prevented by coronavirus health restrictions from traveling to the U.S. to take custody of their newborn child, who remains…