This technique can help you lose weight healthily
As a nutrition professional, I have always believed that you can eat…
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Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election
Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…
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Long-haul trucking during the pandemic
While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…
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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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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…
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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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Live Christmas nativity comes to Idaho Falls
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on a live nativity scene at the temple grounds Thursday at 6…
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“Give hope by using your lunch money to feed a family”
The Commerce decided to keep the “Out of the Box” lunches event alive by giving back to hungry and struggling neighbors who are also feeling the…
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Falcon Food Pantry helping hungry CEI students in need
The College of Eastern Idaho now has a Falcon Food Pantry on campus to assist students who may be struggling with food insecurity.…
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Elliot Page’s announcement offers a learning opportunity for all of us
Elliot Page wrote a letter on Instagram announcing he is transgender with he/they pronouns.…
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Charitable donation aims to help sexually abused children
The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E) presented a check for $6,717.03 to the Building Hope Today Foundation founder, Matt Morgan, on Thursday…
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Eagles Lodge donates food to the Community Food Basket
The Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E) conducted a food drive throughout the month of…
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Protecting your holiday gifts from theft
Gifts left out in the open while we store hop this holiday season may be an invitation for…
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“Give Cold Feet the Boot” event provides Idaho children with warm winter footwear
Optum Idaho is partnering with the Idaho State Department of Education and C-A-L Ranch Stores to hold its second annual giving campaign and…
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Geothermal community pool project in the works for Teton Valley
Rob Podgorney, geothermal program program manager with the INL has created a model for a geothermal well that can hopefully harness the power from…
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New technique allows ISP forensic scientists to match DNA in unsolved cases
Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) recently received a grant for $150,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance that will go towards…
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High school youth stand to benefit from CEI early college programs
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Early College Programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications while still…
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Revolutionary new COVID-19 treatment arrives in Madison County
Madison Memorial will be among the first medical facilities nationwide to implement the just-released monoclonal antibody treatment known as…
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Mountain America Center showing promise for moving forward
Tourism revenue is rising again after a drastic dip due to the pandemic and the Idaho Falls Auditorium District is optimistic about moving forward…
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Job Corps enrolling now at CEI
Community colleges all over the state recently upgraded to include a Job Corps program on all…
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CEI aims to help parents stay in college through child care grant
The U.S. Department of Education awarded College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) a $120,000 child care grant.…
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Chaplains in training to aid local law enforcement agencies
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) operates as a sounding board for law enforcement to contact in the event that workforce stress begins to…
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Hippie Down remains open despite pandemic and storefront car accident
A truck ran through the storefront of Hippie Down on October…
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“Future Tech Learning Center” coming to CEI
College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build a 90,000 square foot career…
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Fred Meyer announces new Black Friday plans
Fred Meyer has announced plans for Black Friday events that will bring changes to holiday shopping.…
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Criminal offenders are still held accountable during the pandemic
Some people may have an inaccurate perception of how COVID-19 is impacting our public safety in regard to holding capacities in our jail facilities…
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CyberStart America encourages Idaho students to pursue cybersecurity education
Governor Brad Little announced Friday the state’s participation in CyberStart America – an innovative, online cybersecurity competition sponsored…
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Caldwell man sentenced to prison on federal gun charges
Frank Ocegueda-Munoz, 23, of Caldwell, was sentenced to 71 months in federal prison for two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, U.S. Attorney…
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Two individuals charged with interstate drug trafficking
An Ontario, Oregon resident and a Weiser, Idaho resident have been charged with interstate trafficking of methamphetamines and other…
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Former nuclear weapons workers celebrated with drive-thru event
Former Idaho National Lab and Department of Energy workers are invited to attend the drive-through National Day of Remembrance Celebration hosted by…
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Rendezvous Upper Elementary serves as pilot project for COVID-testing
On October 19, Kristin Weston, principal of Rendezvous Upper Elementary School in Driggs, announced to her staff that they have the chance to…
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“Stranger Things” event brings Halloween lights to life
Owens Family Lights at 1385 Lowell Drive in Idaho Falls is offering “Music, Magic, and Illumination” this spooky…
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Local first responders receive mental health support
The Idaho Falls City Council approved a contract between Creekside Counseling and first responders on Monday.…
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Idaho congressman shares his viewpoints at local luncheon
Congressman Mike Simpson spoke at the West Bank Convention Center on Wednesday. He addressed many issues facing Idahoans and all…
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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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Fighting the opioid epidemic in Idaho
Governor Little says he is committing to combating substance misuse in…
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2020 elk season brings new hunters to the hills
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…
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Missing teen found safe
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UPDATE: Rexburg Police say a missing Rexburg teenager has been located and is no longer considered to be “missing” or…
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Mayor Merrill calls on community to slow the spread of COVID-19
REXBURG, IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Public Health moved Madison County into the High Risk level of the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan during…
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As beds fill, hospital concerns grow
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…
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Fire prevention week 2020: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire…
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Superintendent explains District 91 board decision
In District 91, 126 students are currently self-isolating under parental guidance and 290 and have been ordered to self-quarantine by the school…
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Traveling roadshow visits community seniors
Today at noon, Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti will speak at Broadway Fields by reading the Residents’ Rights…
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Ammon Fire Department joining Fire District
Ammon Fire Department firefighters are serving their last day under the city of…
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Ammon reptile owners talk about surrendered pets
The owners of some exotic animals which were surrendered recently to Idaho Fish and Game spoke about the animals Saturday.…
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Exotic reptiles surrendered by Ammon couple
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers recently took possession of several exotic reptiles from an Idaho Falls area residence.…
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Vigil held to remember Tylee Ryan
Thursday is a sad day in an already sad murder case of Tylee Ryan and Joshua “JJ”…
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Parents debate Halloween celebrations
In years past, the start of fall is typically the start of Halloween planning. Children begin picking out costumes, parents start loading up on…
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East Idaho State Fair prioritizes 4-H and public safety
The intent of the East Idaho State Fair this year is to keep the fairgrounds as localized as possible to prevent the risk of people from all over…
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Hygiene kit donation drive promises new start for returning citizens
The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation…
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Idaho Falls development continues; Intermountain Packing to open beef and bison processing plant
As the pandemic has ripped away the greater sense of normalcy around the world, many businesses are continuing to feel the financial effects. The…
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Local families at risk of going hungry
Since the March shut down due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls has seen the number of community members…
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Don’t be fooled by census worker imposters
Many residents of Eastern Idaho may hear a knock at their door or receive some other type of communication from the U.S. Census Bureau within the…
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Telephone and mail scams target Idaho nurses
Idaho nurses are being scammed by mail and phone by people threatening their nursing…
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Pandemic showing negative impact on mental health
Providers are expressing an increased rate of people seeking mental health services, including people who have never stepped foot in a therapeutic…
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Memorial dedicated to Idaho lives lost to COVID-19
298 small white flags surround the American flag pole in Bruce Mason’s front yard in Driggs.…
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Online predator threat increases during pandemic
Distance learning is meant to keep kids safe from COVID-19 but experts are reminding parents of the dangers lurking on the…
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School is back in session at Shelley High School
The Shelley School District began its school year on…
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Locals using art to improve mental health
Studies confirm creating art can reduce stress and anxiety levels in the…
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Pandemic placing added stress on recovery community, leading to more relapses
The unprecedented challenges brought on by COVID-19 are exacerbating the opioid epidemic across the country. Idaho is seeing an increase in the…
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Distance learning providers available to assist working parents through YMCA
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The YMCA is seeking to offer resources for working parents who cannot teach their children from home if school…
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Inmate population testing positive for COVID-19
Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde says an inmate showed symptoms of COVID-19 last week.…
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More Idahoans are fishing this year
Idaho fishing license data shows that resident fishing participation is up nearly 32 percent statewide compared to last year as newcomers get hooked…
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Online alternatives available for upcoming school year
s brick and mortar schools work to create online education options for students, pressure mounts on parents to choose the best public school option…
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Why Idaho is still in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4
Idaho State epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn said Thursday there are new metrics showing how widespread the virus is in…
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Roaring Youth Jam offers grab-and-go art projects this year
This year, the pandemic forced the Art Council to make some…
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Keeping our kids emotionally healthy during pandemic
Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.…
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Music mentorship program and sober nightclub offers safe outlet
Servant’s Heart at 1501 North Gate Mile in Idaho Falls is more than just a…
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New milestones reached in plans for police station
The Idaho Falls City Council met with the Idaho Falls Police Department on Monday to discuss building plans and funding requirements for a new police…
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“We need to raise our voices and rise up for the children”
Thursday is World Day Against Trafficking in…
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Washington D.C. activation valued by Idaho National Guard
When the call came from Washington D.C. asking for aid from other state’s National Guard in dealing with civil unrest in their city, more than 100…
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Dispatch calls increasing in Bonneville County
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 28,000 calls for services so far this year. In July alone, there were about 3,205 calls…
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Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic
COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…
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Decrease in immunizations is causing concern
There is a concern in the pediatric medical community that some children were not immunized during the…
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Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate
Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…
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Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…
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Local daycare back at full capacity with extra safety measures
With the pandemic shutting down many businesses and forcing parents to stay home, daycare services became…
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SIPH releases health plan to prevent further spread of coronavirus
The Pocatello City Council met with Southeastern Idaho Public Health to discuss coronavirus mandate implementation Thursday.…
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Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers
As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…
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Technology protects children from hot car deaths
Heatstroke is the number one cause of death for kids left in cars. 2018 and 2019 were the deadliest years in history for child hot car…
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Hurst family hurt in house fire gets community support
The community is coming together to raise funds for one of its…
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Beauty industry adapts to COVID-19 challenges
When businesses and schools shut down due to the coronavirus, Paul Mitchell school in Rexburg fell into a gray…
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Sober driving may save lives this holiday weekend
Law enforcement officers throughout Idaho will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this…
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New sign welcomes veterans at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport and Idaho National Laboratory have joined forces in a gesture to help veterans in the community feel welcomed and…
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ISU history students revisit Spanish Flu pandemic
Students taking Idaho History from professor Kevin Marsh had the task of telling the story of Idaho communities during the Spanish Flu pandemic on an…
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New PPP Act may save local businesses
A new PPP Flexibility Act may go into effect that will extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to August 8,…
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Summary into Daybell’s probable cause report
The last verifiable sighting of Tylee was September 8, 2019. The last sighting of JJ was September 24,…
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Motel confrontation lands 1 in hospital, 3 in jail
Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping and battery at the Y Motel on S. Boulevard in…
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Artistic design offers renewal at Govannon Studios
A local tattoo shop is helping recreate an outward persona that matches the inner changes some clients go…
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Chelsea Briar
Chelsea Briar graduated from Ashford University online with a Bachelor of the Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication.…
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Domestic violence victims do not have to stand alone
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) in Idaho Falls offers a helping hand to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and…
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Local artists find new ways to grind during pandemic
The Gem supports local artists by giving them a place to perform but the venue shut down when the pandemic…
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New insight on police conduct from Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming law enforcement agencies invited community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer questions…
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Soldiers of Hope needs support during pandemic
A local overdose awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the pandemic.…
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Local support for George Floyd gathered on Broadway Bridge
Protesters from Bonneville Democratic Party gathered today on the Broadway Bridge to show support for George…
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