Local library adjusts during pandemic
A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving…
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New businesses coming to Rexburg
From dog parks to ballparks to new businesses coming to town, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill tells us there’s a lot in store for the community.…
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Sign up now for the free clinic in Rexburg this weekend
For the first time in the organization’s history, Remote Area Medical or RAM, is making its first stop in Idaho to the city of…
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Costco opens in Idaho Falls
Costco opened a new 180,000 square foot store on Friday in Idaho…
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Eastern Idaho Fair Food Tour visits Rexburg
The Eastern Idaho State Fair has had to adjust their plans many times due to the pandemic, but one thing that has continued is the…
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How seniors can stay cool during summer heat
Summer heat can get to us all, but especially the seniors in our community.…
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Future plans for Funland
Since 1947, Funland in Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls has operated as a place where the community could come for entertainment and make…
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The Romance Theater in Rexburg is undergoing big changes
For over one hundred years the Romance Theater has been a place for entertainment for the community, now, Rexburg Cultural Arts Director Jed Platt…
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Remember to keep your guard up against criminals
Rexburg, Idaho may have been classified as the ‘Safest City in Idaho” in 2020 by Safewise, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to criminal…
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Rexburg’s game plan against COVID-19
‘United We Stand Against COVID,’ as Mayor Merrill explains, is an initiative to help educate the public to remember to do things to keep people safe…
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Pioneer Day Presentation will take place in Rexburg
On Friday a Pioneer Day musical play will take place at the Beehive Pavilion in Rexburg’s Porter…
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Making sure your car is road worthy for the summer heat
With the heat, ISP has seen a lot of vehicle fires from…
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How to stay safe on the roadways during the 100 deadliest days
Spence tells us officers are pulling over more people for speeding than normal.…
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Keeping your home energy efficient this summer
“A lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than maybe we have in the past few years. So our energy use could look a little bit different this…
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Rexburg’s first LGBTQ and Minority Resource Center is in the works
“It’s for everyone honestly so people can come here, ask questions. Parents of people that just came out like they can come, but overall a safe place…
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East Idaho Credit Union opens new central location in Rexburg
For customers of East Idaho Credit Union in Rexburg, a trip to the bank may have got more…
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How to treat ‘Maskne’
Brower is referring to what is being commonly referred to as ‘Maskne’, acne from wearing a mask. It’s a condition affecting people across the…
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Local registered respiratory therapist went to New York to treat patients with COVID-19
“The way we treated COVID over there, it’s, it’s not like any other virus you are used to treating,” Craythorn said.…
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Sugar-Salem School District receives grant for a suicide prevention program
“Research shows that if a student has one trusted adult that they can talk to whether that’s at the school or at home, their success rates of at any…
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Saturday is ‘Back in Business Day’ in Idaho Falls
In an effort to encourage community members to shop local, Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper proclaimed tomorrow, Saturday June 27th, as ‘Back in…
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INL Fire Department is preparing for an above normal fire potential season
“One of the big things going into this season was really the rehabilitation of The Sheep Fire we did some aerial seeding of sagebrush, and we’re…
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Don’t get scammed when applying for a job online
Scammers are making a bigger financial crisis among the unemployed even worse according to the Better Business Bureau.…
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Rexburg will host their first Independence Day fireworks show
While many towns are canceling their Fourth of July celebrations, the city of Rexburg has something big in the…
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What Friday’s Juneteenth Celebration in Rexburg is about
On June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, slaves were finally told about President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The announcement came…
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BYU-Idaho students petition for a Center for Diversity and Inclusion after a controversial Facebook post was shared
A controversial post that was shared on the BYU-Idaho College of Performing and Visual Arts Facebook page has caused an outrage among…
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Rexburg has several projects in the works including a new River Adventure Park
The city of Rexburg has its plate full with projects for parks, street improvements and high speed…
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Men’s Health Month: What preventative care men should be taking
Maintaining a healthy body is important for both genders, but also taking the time to bring awareness to common health issues that are more common in…
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How COVID-19 will impact your visit to Jefferson County Lake
“Make sure you want to be around a lot of people because there will be a lot of…
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Neighbors of Chad Daybell describe how the community has changed
“You’re a little more cautious of what you’re doing, or you say, you know, you don’t want to offend anybody,” Price…
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Grandparents of J.J. visit where the remains of their grandson were found
“It’s torn up so many people, it’s destroyed. It’s torn up hope, homes, and there’s no need for this. I’m not coming in hostility in any way. I come…
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Cold temperatures cause concern for spud farmers
Potato farmers are limited in their defense against Monday night’s forecasted cold…
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2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
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Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
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Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
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Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
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Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls
Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…
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Experts say you should always be ‘bear aware’
A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…
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What to consider before you take out a payday loan
Payday loans in Idaho can have an interest rate of up to 652…
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How is COVID-19 impacting Eastern Idaho’s economy?
“Each county in Idaho when you compare the economies of each county they’re very different from each other.…
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COVID-19 triggers decrease in people getting vaccinations, CDC says
A vaccine tracking system for the Center for Disease Control is indicating a decline in pediatric vaccinations since a week after the national…
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What the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade’s annual Memorial Day performance means
The timeless tradition of bagpipers at memorials can’t be stopped by a pandemic.…
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New memorial is in the works for the hundreds of veterans buried in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery
“There’s just a tremendous amount of veterans out here and we just said, it’s time to honor our…
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Plasma centers in Rexburg are working to create a medicine for COVID-19
This is different than a preventative measure like a vaccine. Hakes says the medicine will be used to actually treat the disease while we wait for a…
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Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests
The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…
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Pizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need
One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…
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Lab in Idaho Falls decontaminates N95 masks for healthcare professionals across the state for free
The Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System uses concentrated vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate thousands of N95 masks of the…
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Rexburg’s first ‘Flow-Bor’ Day will take place on Monday
They’re asking that everyone come in families or groups, so everyone can comply with social distancing by staying within their family while they…
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Popular restaurant in Rexburg takes on new COVID-19 safety practices
In Rexburg the restaurant Fresco has made key changes to try to keep everyone safe.…
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How BYU-Idaho was able to begin classes during a pandemic
While many schools finished its spring semester online and are on break until fall, Brigham Young University- Idaho, who runs on a track system,…
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You can expect more deputies in backcountry areas starting this weekend
Spring has sprung and outdoor enthusiasts are taking full advantage of the back country for a variety of activities.…
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First hemp CBD production facility and retail store in Idaho opens in Idaho Falls
Recently, in an effort to be more transparent with their customers, they decided to join both their production facility and their retail store…
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Teton based knife company resumes production with strict safety procedures
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Teton based knife company has resumed production with tight safety procedures. When the pandemic first reached the…
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School districts are preparing for future school closures due to COVID-19
“We’re looking at it as if it’s a ‘when’ we need to do it rather than an ‘if’ because it’s highly likely that we may need to do some other learning,…
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Things to consider when reopening your business during the pandemic
Businesses hoping to open up soon have a lot of things to consider and plans to…
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‘Don’t let your summer go up in smoke:’ May is Wildfire Awareness Month
During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community…
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Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses
Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…
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New campaign aims to help businesses reopen safely with customer confidence
“We want businesses to start reopening we want to support them. We want to support them in a smart…
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EIRMC sees a dangerous downward trend in people delaying emergency care
Krell tells us, the data shows a 42 % decrease in patient volume, yet a 20% increase in patient admissions from an ER visit. That is a vital…
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How a local bridal shop is doing during the pandemic
Weber said April and May are typically the ‘primetime’ months for the business. It’s where they earn almost a quarter of their revenue from brides…
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Madison Memorial Hospital receives generous pizza donation
One hundred pizzas were delivered as a thank you gift for all that the staff is doing to help the community during this pandemic.…
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‘Virtual rally’ to be held in East Idaho this Saturday
“It’s an avenue to give people an opportunity to come out and participate in a safe manner. To listen to a different perspective a different view…
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School districts across the state need help providing home internet access to students
IBE is asking for the communities help to fund the hotspots for students all across the state. You can make your donation to a specific school…
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Volunteers have collected almost 500 bags of trash from Highway 20 in 2 days
The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint…
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Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments
Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…
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Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts
Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.…
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular…
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A lawyers take on BYU-I student’s Spring housing contracts
“They have a legal right to cancel the contract that the landlord, quite frankly, doesn’t really have a say in it, they don’t get to say ‘no you have…
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Local sandwich shop converts into a bulk food store during the pandemic
A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.…
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…
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Fall River Electric encourages members to comment in favor of DEIS preferred alternative
Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage…
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Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’
“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants…
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How to make an easy cloth face covering
Many patients with COVID-19 lack symptoms and even those who eventually do develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before they even show…
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Local distillery starts producing hand sanitizer to combat shortage
“There was this tremendous need for hand sanitizer because of the COVID-19 and we are happy to do our part to help out where we…
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Online learning tools aren’t completely new for students in the Sugar-Salem district
“The online learning transition has gone rather smoothly. We’ve been using one to one devices in our school for seven…
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Online counseling sparks during pandemic
Our mental health can be a critical element to staying physically healthy during these days of social distancing. Now mental health professionals are…
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Cleaning company disinfects EMT vehicles free of charge
“It’s important, we go out on a lot of calls and you never know whether you’re packing germs back into your vehicle or…
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Tips to stay cybersecure when working from home
Johnson tells us during tough times scammers play on peoples emotions. They know at this time people are vulnerable, frustrated or even…
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Banks are ready to help small businesses get back on their feet
The Small Business Administration has created an Economic Disaster Relief Program to offer unique SBA loans to small…
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Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry creates a drive-thru food distribution event
In a drive through fashion cars are drove in a line to pick up a box of food that was pre-prepared by small groups at the Idaho Food Bank.…
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Experts say to practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’
“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical…
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BYU-Idaho cancels on-campus classes and students want their housing contract terminated. Here’s what the housing association is considering
“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”…
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Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19
The county will continue to update the website with new information and…
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Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration
The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…
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Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students
Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…
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Earthquake cancels flights to Salt Lake Airport
Along with the canceled departures, 4 flights that were headed to Salt Lake diverted into Idaho Falls, around 150 passengers found themself back at…
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What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off
Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…
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Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe
For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…
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Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies
The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…
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Judge disqualified from Lori Vallow Daybell case, preliminary hearing moved to May
During Friday’s hearing, Magistrate Judge Farren Eddins granted the stipulation filed to reschedule Lori Vallow Daybell’s preliminary hearing for…
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What school districts are doing to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus
The big debate centered on how to know when to cancel school for the district or move classes to an online…
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How is COVID-19 expected to impact tourism in Idaho?
With COVID-19 cases continuing to grow around the world, the Idaho Travel Council is coming up ways to combat its impact.…
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What it takes to secure a $1 million bond
“If coming up with a million dollar bond isn’t hard enough, the real challenge is that you need to collateralize it and you have to do that for the…
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The Idaho Falls Bail Bond company Lori’s attorneys are working with told us there are some obstacles in Vallow’s way.…
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Grandmother of missing JJ Vallow will see Lori Vallow for the first time in more than a year on Friday
“We’ll see how I feel when I see her, I don’t know, I have no idea. I don’t know if I’ll feel anger or anything,” Woodcock…
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Free clinic in Rexburg is helping more patients than ever
The clinic continues to grow by the week with new improvements and availability. Supporters say it’s become a community made gem that helps those in…
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Sign on Chad Daybell’s door turns away media
Vallow had spent the last few months in Hawaii with her recent husband Chad Daybell. Witnesses say with Vallow’s pending extradition, Daybell has…
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New ‘quad complex’ coming to Rexburg
The quad complex will consist of softball and baseball fields that will be used for tournaments and…
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Madison County prosecutor requests documents concerning the Vallow case
For months, investigators have interviewed many sources that have had interactions with Lori Vallow and her missing children before their…
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Complete count committee will help gather information for the U.S. Census
The data collected helps distribute federal funding, grants, ensures fair representation in the house of representatives, and it is used in local…
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New organic vodka coming soon
The bottled water company says this is a great opportunity to diversify their revenue stream with a company that shares similar…
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