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INL says almost all employees are vaccinated

December 17, 2021 10:24 PM Bre Clark

The Idaho National Laboratory updated its employees on its response to COVID-19 and vaccination requirements.

Growing East Idaho: Investors work to restore the historic Rogers building

November 11, 2021 8:56 PM Bre Clark

The wave of growth in East Idaho has presented new opportunities for developers in downtown Idaho Falls.

LOCAL LINKS: Collectors’ Corner Museum

September 30, 2021 10:30 PM Bre Clark

An Idaho Falls couple has put their love for each other and passion for collecting on full display with a unique museum.

LOCAL LINKS: Jill’s Chicken Shack

August 12, 2021 8:00 PM Bre Clark

A local couple has taken their midlife crisis to a whole new level by opening a southern-style chicken restaurant on Main Street in Iona.

Man arrested, firearm involved at City Hall Annex

August 11, 2021 8:38 PM Bre Clark

A man is in police custody after a disturbance at the Idaho Falls City Hall Annex building, Wednesday.

LOCAL LINKS: Yellowstone Helicopters

July 29, 2021 8:35 PM Bre Clark

A new company is offering a more affordable option for helicopter tours at the Yellowstone Airport.

LOCAL LINKS: Mac n’ Kelly’s Pub & Grill

July 22, 2021 8:00 PM Bre Clark

While many businesses struggled through the pandemic, a classic car dealership made a pivot, opening a new restaurant in Idaho Falls called Mac n’ Kelly’s Pub and Grill.

AZ attorney’s office declines to prosecute Chad Daybell over murder of Charles Vallow

July 7, 2021 4:16 PM Bre Clark

The Maricopa County attorney’s office declined Wednesday to prosecute Chad Daybell in the murder of Charles Vallow, his new wife’s, Lori Vallow’s, ex-husband.

Local Links: Blackhawk BBQ Pit

July 1, 2021 10:52 PM Bre Clark

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – It was the start of a new chapter for local veteran Nic Transtrum he hosted the grand opening for his new restaurant Blackhawk BBQ Pit Smokehouse.

Idaho State Police car parked on the highway

ISP issues 200+ speeding tickets in just one weekend

June 29, 2021 10:54 PM Bre Clark

Idaho State Troopers issued 350 tickets over the weekend, with 212 of those issued for speeding.

LOCAL LINKS: Kelsi’s Kitchen Cocoa Bites

June 24, 2021 9:15 PM Bre Clark

This is literally a sweet story about how a local mom in Idaho Falls has taken the ‘guilt’ out of eating chocolate.

Idaho Art Lab secures down payment for ‘forever home’

June 17, 2021 9:27 PM Bre Clark

The Idaho Art Lab has secured a $70,000 down payment to purchase its facility.

INL meets agreement to store used naval nuclear fuel ahead of schedule

May 24, 2021 3:35 PM Bre Clark

One of the key provisions of the Agreement is that the Naval Reactors Facility (NRF), operated for the NNPP by the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, would place all used naval fuel (also known as spent fuel) that was in water pool storage prior to January 1, 2017 in dry storage before January 1, 2023. The NNPP is proud to announce completion of this commitment more than 18 months ahead of schedule.

INL makes huge impact on employment and economic growth

May 19, 2021 4:47 PM Bre Clark

The Idaho National Laboratory released its annual economic impact summary Wednesday. It shows that INL continues to be a major contributor to Idaho’s economy with continued growth, much like the rest of eastern Idaho.

LOCAL LINKS: Splash Self Serve Pet Spa

May 13, 2021 9:49 PM Bre Clark

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – A do-it-yourself pet spa is making a big Splash in downtown Idaho Falls. It’s fitting that the business name is Splash Self Serve Pet Spa.

Idaho Art Lab starts campaign for ‘Forever Home’

April 30, 2021 10:21 PM Bre Clark

The Idaho Art Lab announced Thursday that it was kickstarting a campaign to stay in its current facility.

Local Links: Raised Southern Barbecue Co.

April 29, 2021 9:19 PM Bre Clark

Texas-style barbecue makes its way to Shelley, ID with the Raised Southern Barbecue Co.

LOCAL LINKS: Royal Theaters

April 8, 2021 8:04 PM Bre Clark

While movie theaters across the U.S. are reopening more than a year after cinemas went completely dark due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some local theaters found a silver lining and a new source of customers.

ISP looking to hire more troopers

March 19, 2021 8:41 PM Bre Clark

Idaho State Police are hiring for those interested in joining law enforcement of transferring from another agency.

Local Links: East Idaho Aquarium

March 18, 2021 10:30 PM Bre Clark

Slightly hidden behind Fred Meyer you’ll find a sure sign that eastern Idaho is growing with the East Idaho Aquarium.

Idaho Falls City Council Member Resigns; applicants welcome

March 11, 2021 11:09 PM Bre Clark

According to Idaho law, when a vacancy occurs on the City Council, it is filled by an appointment of the Mayor, then ratified by the City Council.

Local Links: Grandpa’s Southern BBQ

March 3, 2021 10:38 PM Bre Clark

It’s a quaint restaurant attached to the Motel West on W. Broadway St. As soon as you walk in, there no mistaking the smell of smoked wood barbecue.

Amber Alert issued for missing 14-year-old from Blackfoot canceled

March 2, 2021 8:48 PM Bre Clark

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said 14-year-old Francine Baird was located and safe Tuesday night.

Prosecutor wants to know who conducted a change of venue survey in the Vallow-Daybell case

February 26, 2021 3:42 PM Bre Clark

Special Prosecutor Rob Wood filed a motion to compel in order to get Chad Daybell’s attorney, John Prior, to identify the person who conducted a change of venue survey.

INL engineers celebrate successful landing of Mars 2020 Perseverance rover

February 18, 2021 4:18 PM Bre Clark

It was a big day for NASA and the Idaho National Laboratory Thursday as the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover raced through the thin atmosphere of the Red Planet and slowly lowered to the surface.

Student nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic share their motivation

February 18, 2021 3:51 PM Bre Clark

Burnout and fatigue from the nursing community has dominated COVID-19 headlines.

INL researchers publish cybersecurity playbook

February 7, 2021 8:32 PM Bre Clark

While cybersecurity is serious business, its methods are similar to winning a football game. Idaho National Laboratory cybersecurity researchers, Andy Bochman and Sarah Freeman, have published a new book to help train employees at public utilities to recognize cybersecurity vulnerabilities and develop measures to defend their networks from increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Hearing set for motions to dismiss or change venue in Vallow-Daybell case

January 22, 2021 6:44 PM Bre Clark

A Fremont County judge has released a date to hear Lori Vallow-Daybell’s and Chad Daybell’s motion asking the court to transfer their case to another venue as well as a motion to dismiss their charges.

Jones sentenced in cold-case murder

January 21, 2021 3:02 PM Bre Clark

Kenneth Jones was sentenced to 15 years, 6 years fixed, for the voluntary manslaughter of Stephanie Eldredge 13 years ago.

Gov. Little says there are more pressing matters than senate limit on powers

January 13, 2021 4:57 PM Bre Clark

Republican Governor Brad Little said “he had more pressing matters” to deal with when asked about the Idaho Senate’s efforts to limit his emergency executive power.

Detectives close investigation into Alex Cox’s death

January 12, 2021 8:53 PM Bre Clark

The Gilbert Police Department in Arizona has released a heavily redacted report on their findings surrounding Alex Cox’s death.

Missing Tetonia woman found dead

January 8, 2021 9:57 PM Bre Clark

The Teton County Idaho Search and Rescue team found a woman’s body in the North Leigh Creek area Friday.

Bingham County Deputies investigate an attempted kidnapping

January 7, 2021 11:02 PM Bre Clark

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a kidnapping connected to a domestic dispute Thursday.

Idaho COVID-19 vaccine press conference set for Tuesday

January 5, 2021 10:30 AM Bre Clark

Governor Brad Little will join Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen and Public Health Administrator Elke Shaw-Tulloch to offer brief remarks and an update on the status of COVID-19 vaccine in Idaho at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

$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 crisis. Danny Perrone of Idaho Falls has experienced this first hand after his family and friends raised over $6K through a GoFundMe campaign to purchase him a new specialized wheelchair.

New INL Director officially assumes position

December 14, 2020 1:15 PM Bre Clark

Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position Monday.

Rigby couple honored for creating ‘COVID Concert Series’ Facebook page

December 10, 2020 10:27 PM Bre Clark

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local couple who’s active in the local music scene has found a way to keep musical performances live. Diana and Todd Thompson are the organizers of the COVID Concert Series Facebook Page. “We noticed that people really needed music in this time of COVID.” Diana said “I think that’s kind

Shelley police investigate drive-by shooting

December 7, 2020 3:55 PM Bre Clark

The Shelley Police Department is looking for a suspect connected with a drive by shooting early Monday morning in the 500 block of South Park Avenue.

NASA and INL are teaming up once again

December 3, 2020 10:11 AM Bre Clark

NASA and Idaho National Laboratory are teaming up once again, but this time it could lead to an entire colony on the moon and mars sooner than you might think.

Blackfoot School District looks to address overcrowding

November 11, 2020 4:48 PM Bre Clark

Blackfoot School District No. 55 officials will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to present a new school bond.

DOE approves cost-share investment in SMR project

October 16, 2020 3:38 PM Bre Clark

The U.S. Department of Energy has approved billions of dollars in a multi-year cost-share award to the Carbon Free Power Project.

Educators plead with the public to take COVID-19 seriously

October 15, 2020 11:35 PM Bre Clark

Eastern Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Imagine doing everything you can to prevent getting COVID-19, wearing a mask, washing your hands, social distancing, but still contracting the virus.

INL talks ‘next generation’ in nuclear research and innovation

October 14, 2020 5:33 PM Bre Clark

“The nuclear revolution” is what Idaho National Laboratory Director Mark Peters is calling the next seven years.

DOE awards $160 million under Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program

October 13, 2020 4:44 PM Bre Clark

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced Tuesday that it has selected two U.S.-based teams to receive $160 million in initial funding under the new Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program.

INL may deploy next generation micro modular reactor by 2027

October 12, 2020 3:53 PM Bre Clark

Idaho may be the home of a next generation micro modular reactor. Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) is proposing to partner with the Idaho National Laboratory, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and U.S. Industry to deploy Ultra Safe Nuclear Micro Modular Reactors (MMR™) in the U.S.

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 Department officers to seek justice and accountability for their coordinated campaign to wrongly convict him, Thursday.

IF man in viral ‘Dreams’ video gifted new truck

October 6, 2020 10:54 PM Bre Clark

An Idaho Falls man who went viral on his long board ride to work now has a new set of wheels.

48 Hours Sneak Peek: The final days of JJ and Tylee

October 2, 2020 2:04 PM Bre Clark

It’s still one of the most talked about missing persons cases in the country.

ISP solves cold cases with new DNA testing technique

September 21, 2020 3:20 PM Bre Clark

Access to new DNA databases is helping Idaho State Police solve cold cases.

Governor Brad Little visits Idaho Falls

September 16, 2020 11:00 PM Bre Clark

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Governor Brad Little traveled around eastern Idaho Wednesday to meet with business owners and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Local Trump supporter catches sign thief on camera

September 16, 2020 10:31 PM Bre Clark

BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – A local Trump supporter says vandals are targeting his yard, stealing political signs.

Idaho State Police’s motorcycle unit wrote more than 100 tickets in one weekend

September 4, 2020 4:56 PM Bre Clark

Idaho State Police worked to get ahead of the Labor Day traffic Friday.

Law enforcement work to prevent train collisions

August 27, 2020 10:25 PM Bre Clark

Idaho State Police say they are seeing more close calls when it comes to car and train collisions.

Idaho ranks one of the worst states for women’s equality

August 26, 2020 6:11 PM Bre Clark

Idaho is ranked the 49th state when it comes to women equality throughout the nation. According to data gathered by WalletHub, the gem state only beats out Utah in its rankings.

Alturas to open new Idaho Falls high school

August 25, 2020 6:18 PM Bre Clark

The old Sears building at the Grand Teton Mall in Idaho Falls won’t be empty much longer.

CEI starts fall semester with on-campus and online options

August 24, 2020 6:20 PM Bre Clark

The College of Eastern Idaho started its fall 2020 semester Monday. The college has prepared to host approximately one-third of classes in-person and two-thirds with online learning.