Idaho governor gets flak from own party on virus decisions
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s efforts to flatten the curve and slow the rate of infection and spread of the coronavirus after it made a rapid entry into…
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Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,800
Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times
Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield released the following…
Continue Reading Idaho activist arrested for refusing to leave playground
An anti-vaccine activist was arrested in Idaho after she repeatedly refused orders by police to leave a playground that had been closed because of…
Continue Reading Chrome near the Dome: Cars, coffee and conversation
A group of classic car lovers has found a way to continue meeting in person, even with social distancing guidelines.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 recoveries pass 700, 1,766 cases
Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are 710 recovered COVID-19 cases in…
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Four Covid-19 deaths on Wind River Reservation
Four members of the Northern Arapahoe Tribe died of COVID-19 in Fremont County, Wyoming Monday…
Continue Reading Idaho couple accused of violating order with yard sale
An Idaho resident was issued a citation after authorities say she was in violation of Republican Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order after…
Continue Reading Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics
Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be…
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SIPH to coordinate COVID-19 testing in Pocatello
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) says it should be ready to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing starting Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4:30…
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FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
Continue Reading Deaths of 4 tribal members boosts Wyoming COVID-19 toll to 6
The deaths of four Northern Arapaho tribal members has raised the number of people killed by the coronavirus in Wyoming to…
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46 of Idaho’s 48 coronavirus deaths were people over 60
Idaho state health officials say all but two of Idaho’s 48 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 60.…
Continue Reading 27 of Utah’s 28 coronavirus deaths were people over 55
Utah state health officials say all but one of Utah’s 28 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 55.…
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Wyoming governor engages with COVID-19 protesters at Capitol
Flanked by bodyguards wearing virus-protection face masks, Gov. Mark Gordon told about 100 raucous protesters Monday he didn’t know when Wyoming…
Continue Reading 660 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,736 cases
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho officials reported on Monday there are 660 recovered COVID-19 cases in Idaho. The state says, “Presumed…
Continue Reading With schools closed, more Idaho students start farm jobs
With students completing school work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, officials say more youths are filling their days by doing farm labor…
Continue Reading 585 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,672 cases
Idaho officials reported on Sunday there are 585 recovered COVID-19 cases in…
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Children may be more vulnerable to abuse during quarantine
Children stuck at home without access to care and support systems is putting them in a vulnerable spot, experts…
Continue Reading Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020
A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…
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First responders and healthcare workers get hydration donation from local distributor
Watkins Distributing makes a donation to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of COVID-19…
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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior…
Continue Reading Doing it right: Tips for home health and wellness
In these unprecedented times, people are doing things at home they may never have expected to.…
Continue Reading Utah governor aims to reopen restaurants, gyms in early May
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says the state is aiming to reopen restaurants and gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May under a plan to gradually…
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City of Hailey allows isolation order to expire
The Hailey City Council voted to allow Hailey’s Isolation Order to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020.…
Continue Reading 453 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,655 cases
Idaho officials reported on Friday there are 453 recovered COVID-19 cases in…
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Wyoming governor: Reopening decision to be ‘data-driven’
Testing ability and statistics rather than a schedule will determine when places in Wyoming ordered closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest
More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide…
Continue Reading Virus: Idaho school district furloughs 145 employees
A school district in Idaho has furloughed more than half of its employees due to the extended coronavirus…
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LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…
Continue Reading IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities
The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.…
Continue Reading Idaho reports 390 recovered COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials report there are 390 recovered cases of COVID-19 in…
Continue Reading Commercial COVID-19 testing-labs could be here sooner than you think
Southeast Idaho has reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday afternoon. While that number seems low, the health district says it could be…
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State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations
The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume…
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Key points of Governor Little’s stay‐home order extension
Governor Little’s statewide stay‐home order was updated and extended through April 30 on Wednesday.…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department adjusts protocols in response to COVID-19
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Since the beginning of March, the Idaho Falls Fire Department has been working closely with local officials and fire…
Continue Reading Tough times at Tough Guy Lanes
Many businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,587
There are at least 1,587 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local…
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Wyoming reports second COVID-19 death
The Wyoming Department of Health says a Laramie County man has died of the Coronavirus disease. …
Continue Reading Governor Little extends stay-at-home order through April 30 with exceptions
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding the stay-home order on Wednesday at 11 a.m. You can watch that press conference on our…
Continue Reading 6 more Idaho COVID-19 deaths reported, 11 new cases
There are at least 1,464 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…
Continue Reading COVID-19 changing real estate practices
Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house,…
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus protective gear will last about 2 weeks
Idaho has enough gowns, face shields, gloves and other medical supplies to last for two weeks in dealing with the coronavirus and that more supplies…
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Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19
Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal…
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CDC sends research team to Wyoming
Wyoming’s low population density may become a working research project for the Centers for Disease…
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Utah becomes latest state to cancel rest of school year
Utah is joining more than 20 other states in canceling in-person classes at public schools for the rest of the school year to prevent the spread of…
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PCSD 25 extends remote learning for duration of school year
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees voted to continue remote learning for the duration of the school year in a special…
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Jackson looks to post-COVID economic recovery
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has launched an Economic Recovery Task Force in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,453
There are at least 1,453 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…
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Health providers waive C-19 cost-sharing
Five Idaho health insurance carriers waive cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing and…
Continue Reading Wyoming reports first COVID-19 death
Wyoming has recorded its first COVID-19 related…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,426
There are at least 1,426 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases near 1,400
There are at least 1,396 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Friday from the local health…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up 11 from Friday
There are at least 1,407 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…
Continue Reading Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…
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COVID-19 case numbers rise as health officials seek reliable tests
St. John’s Health CEO Dr. Paul Beaupre says he is postponing testing of health care workers and emergency first responders for COVID-19 antibody…
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Crushing the Curve in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking…
Continue Reading ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home
An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,353, 3 new cases in Bonneville County
There are at least 1,353 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Thursday from the local health…
Continue Reading Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure
Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…
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District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots
Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in…
Continue Reading 1,232 confirmed Idaho COVID-19 cases
There are at least 1,232 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health…
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People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus
People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…
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Teton County, Wyoming reports 45 COVID-19 cases
Teton County, Wyoming is reporting 45 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the community, as of Thursday…
Continue Reading Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus
Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…
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How to make rent during the pandemic
They say home is where the heart is but that can be a big issue for renters.…
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Ketchum to participate in COVID-19 study
A COVID-19 antibody study will focus on Blaine County. …
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…
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Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food…
Continue Reading Tips on how to work better from home
With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,210
There are at least 1,210 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Tuesday from the local health…
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Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week
School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the…
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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…
Continue Reading Participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall
Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,170, 13 deaths reported
There are at least 1,170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…
Continue Reading Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another positive COVID-19 test result for a male in his 30s in Bonneville County…
Continue Reading Soft closures for all Idaho schools extended
Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year, or until social…
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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…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case identified in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Power…
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Local health officials provide guidance on wearing cloth masks
The Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,100
There are at least 1,101 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…
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Wyoming legislators consider 1st special session since 2004
Wyoming lawmakers are considering holding a special legislative session to decide what to do with the federal stimulus money coming to the state, and…
Continue Reading Stay-at-home order legal, Idaho attorney general says
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order to limit the spread of the coronavirus is legal and clearly defined…
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How you can stay healthy during COVID-19
All around town going to the gym is no longer an…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,077
There are at least 1,077 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Chinese Community working to donate masks to those in need
In Idaho Falls, the Chinese community (IFCC) has been hard at work, looking at ways they can help the community.…
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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…
Continue Reading Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers
During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case identified on the Fort Hall Reservation
A positive COVID-19 case has been identified on the Fort Hall…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases passes 1,000
There are at least 1,013 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Friday from the local health districts and the…
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Another COVID-19 case reported in Bonneville and Teton Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another case of COVID-19 in Bonneville and Teton…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock…
Continue Reading LDS Church General Conference held virtually due to pandemic
The 190th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be unlike any prior conference in the history of the…
Continue Reading Similarities and differences between COVID‐19 and Influenza
Southeastern Idaho Public Health says COVID‐19 and influenza both cause respiratory illness and the symptoms can be very similar; however,…
Continue Reading App uses AI to identify COVID-19
How would you feel if you could get coronavirus test results on your phone in a matter of seconds? Well, you might be able to soon.…
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Tutorial for correctly framing a remote video interview
A lot of television interviews are conducted over remote digital platforms these…
Continue Reading Helping others on the front line stay healthy
These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 volunteer website activated
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new website is making it easier for volunteers to help the community during the state’s shelter in place order.…
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