Utah school closure extended during coronavirus outbreak
Classes at Utah schools will remain dismissed at least through May 1, Gov. Gary Herbert said Monday as the number of diagnosed cases of the new…
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JOANN stores offer a community project to support hospitals
The store is giving out free kits to make protective non-surgical masks and gowns at…
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Hailey steps up isolation practices
Hailey Mayor Martha Burke is asking employers to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to employees and their…
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Pocatello US District Courthouse to close after positive COVID-19 test
The federal courthouse in Pocatello will close for two…
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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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2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…
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Rexburg LDS temple among almost 90 others temporarily closed due to COVID-19
The following temples are temporarily closed due to COVID-19…
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Idaho is currently reporting 47 cases
As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Idaho is currently reporting 47…
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Man with travel-related COVID-19 first to die in Utah
Utah has reported its first death related to COVID-19. Authorities say a man over 60 had been hospitalized for two days before he died.…
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Grocery stores hanging “help wanted” signs to meet COVID-19 demand
Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid…
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Local grocery stores take a stance on shoppers over-purchasing
Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers…
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Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety
It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…
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Teton County health officials advise self-isolation
Teton County, Idaho, Teton Valley Health, and the cities of Tetonia, Victor, and Driggs are recommending…
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Idaho is currently reporting 43 cases
As of Saturday at 5 p.m., Idaho is currently reporting 43…
Continue Reading No longer second case of COVID-19 reported in Bingham County
outheastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a second case of COVID-19 in southeastern Idaho…
Continue Reading Second case of COVID-19 reported in both Teton and Madison Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two more cases of COVID-19 in its health district.…
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Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens
Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…
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Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns
News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…
Continue Reading Self-isolation order issued for Blaine County
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has released its Order to Self-Isolate affecting all Blaine County jurisdictions.…
Continue Reading Idaho is currently reporting 32 cases
Idaho is currently reporting 32…
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‘I thought it was all hype’ Pocatello doctor says we need to act now
Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the…
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Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19
The county will continue to update the website with new information and…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Details released on first confirmed COVID-19 case in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bingham County at 5:00 p.m. Friday.…
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3 steps to staying in business during COVID-19 outbreak
Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of…
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Most LDS missionaries to return to their home nations, missionary training centers will not receive new missionaries
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major temporary changes within its missionary…
Continue Reading Doctors: Testing restraints limit Wyoming COVID-19 detection
A shortage of testing capacity is making it harder for health officials in Wyoming to determine just how many people in the state have been infected…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case confirmed in Canyon County
The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed two additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai…
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Ammon declares local disaster emergency
City of Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti has signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency in response to the possible COVID-19 impact on the Ammon…
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Don’t flush wipes and other disposables
As more Idahoans stay home, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding you to only flush toilet paper to avoid costly damage to…
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Governor Brad Little, Dept. of Health Director Answer Covid-19 Questions
Idaho Governor Brad Little and Idaho Health and Welfare Director Dave Jeppesen answer questions on the COVID-19 status in the state.…
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Testing people with mild COVID-19 symptoms is straining healthcare systems
The demand for testing by people who have mild symptoms is putting a strain on healthcare systems, Southeastern Idaho Public Health reports.…
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Stuck inside? Send letters, drawings to assisted living residents
Local assisted living centers are asking for letters, cards or colored pictures for the residents to help lift their spirits.…
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Idaho now has 23 COVID-19 cases
The number of COVID-19 cases in Idaho continues to grow, with 12 new cases in central Idaho’s Blaine County announced Thursday and Gov. Brad Little…
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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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SIPH recommends strict adherence to public health guidance
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this…
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Superintendent talks about district changes due to COVID-19
Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19…
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Pocatello Police procedural changes in response to COVID-19
Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first…
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Gov. Gordon and State Health Officer issue statewide closure order for public spaces
Governor Mark Gordon has endorsed a decision by the Wyoming State Health Officer to close public places for a two-week period to help slow the…
Continue Reading Community spread of COVID-19 detected in south central Idaho, associated with already-confirmed case
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no…
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Idaho could have 9-plus patients for every bed in outbreak
An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and…
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$10 toilet paper? Coronavirus gouging complaints surge in US
One store advertised hand sanitizer at $60 a bottle. Another was accused of hawking it at $1 a squirt. Chain stores offered $26 thermometers and face…
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D91 launches grab ‘n go food program on March 23
Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching a “Grab ‘n Go” food program to support families impacted by the school closures necessitated by the…
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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…
Continue Reading More details about Jackson Hole COVID-19 case released
Teton County Health Department officials say the county’s first case of COVID-19 was not a case of community…
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Blackfoot School District launches free grab n’ go meals for children
he Blackfoot School District has launched a program “Bronco Bus Bites” to distribute sack lunches to all children ages one to 18 via bus routes.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases jumps to 11
South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel…
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Pocatello Mayor self-quarantines following travel, says he’s not experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is taking the advice of health experts and is in self-quarantine after a trip to New York City.…
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Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19
It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…
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BYU-Idaho Spring Semester to be held remotely and online
With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at Brigham Young University Idaho will be held remotely and online.…
Continue Reading COVID-19 Case found in western Wyoming
TETON COUNTY, WY (KIFI/KIDK) – The Wyoming Department of Health is announcing the first case of COVID-19 in Teton County, Wyoming. The person testing…
Continue Reading Idaho adopts stricter guidelines to limit coronavirus spread
Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health urges you to limit gatherings
outheastern Idaho Public Health is urging community members to do the following to reduce the spread of…
Continue Reading Pocatello Police change procedures due to COVID-19
The Pocatello Police Department will be changing the way it handles certain types of calls in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Continue Reading D93 launches free emergency meals program
The USDA has granted flexibility for the Bonneville Joint School District 93 Child Nutrition Program to offer meals to school-aged children during…
Continue Reading Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes
Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…
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Idaho wants to hear from small businesses impacted by COVID-19
Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to…
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Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho
U.S. Senator Jim Risch of Idaho responds to the Trump Administration’s request for a stimulus package to battle the economic impact from the…
Continue Reading Idaho now has 9 COVID-19 cases
There are now nine cases of COVID-19 in…
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Idaho Falls Mayor declares emergency
Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has signed a local Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency. …
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Yellowstone modifies operations for COVID-19 health guidance
Yellowstone National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention…
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Health centers take measures to protect high-risk patients
Heritage Home Health & Hospice, like many care centers around the nation, is proceeding with caution when it comes to high-risk patients.…
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Habitat for Humanity Restore worries it may not survive outbreak without community help
The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.…
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BYU-Idaho student is first confirmed COVID-19 case in Madison County, Idaho cases up to 8
Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m.…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Senior Center receives toilet paper shipment
The Idaho Falls Senior Center received a shipment of toilet paper Tuesday thanks to a few…
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Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel announces additional postponements and closures
hoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, having reviewed additional information and recommendations from health and government officials announce additional…
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Idaho parks open, some programs and lodging closed
Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins…
Continue Reading Wyoming COVID-19 jumps to 11 with new Lander, Laramie County cases
Testing has revealed the new coronavirus in eight more people in Wyoming including seven linked to an assisted-living center resident who tested…
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Jefferson School District Grab-N-Go food service program
Due to the school closure, Jefferson School District will be offering Grab-N-Go lunches and next day breakfast to children 1-18 years of…
Continue Reading COVID-19 screening and visitor protocols at Bingham Memorial Hospital
Bingham Memorial Hospital has implemented updated visitor…
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PCSD 25 will begin emergency food service program on Monday
Due to its announcement of an emergency closure due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food…
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Chick-fil-A closing its dining room
Chick-fil-A in Ammon announced it will be closing its dining room for the foreseeable future beginning Thursday, March 19 as a precaution measure.…
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To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only
To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to…
Continue Reading Idaho now has 7 coronavirus cases
Idaho is currently reporting seven…
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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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Anonymous donation received after ‘Bright Star’ canceled
In the face of many event closures, the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal…
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Additional visitor restrictions at EIRMC
Effective Wednesday, March 18, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is implementing the following additional visitor restrictions to protect our…
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Smith’s offers special hours for senior citizen shopper
Starting Wednesday, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores will dedicate the first hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. solely…
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Regal Edwards Grand Teton closes
Regal announced the closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances.…
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ISU announces cancelation of all campus events through May 15
Idaho State University is canceling or postponing all events, including commencement and graduation-related activities, at all of campus locations,…
Continue Reading COVID-19 response fund created
The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response…
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Wyoming investigating seven new COVID cases
The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases of COVID-19.…
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Portneuf Library to close temporarily
The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel…
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D93 schools to be open Tuesday, closed Wednesday
UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent…
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Jefferson School District to be in soft close Tuesday, closed Wednesday
Jefferson School District will be in a soft close…
Continue Reading Wyoming governor: Life must go on despite virus measures
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is calling for a thoughtful, longer-term approach to the new coronavirus that looks beyond a series of shutdowns.…
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Governor Little: “There is no shortage of food”
“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he…
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CEI announces early spring break, lecture credit classes to move online March 30
College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announced the college will hold all regularly scheduled classes March 16 and March 17.…
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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…
Continue Reading Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies
The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…
Continue Reading ITD issues 90-day extension on expiring credentials
To reduce large gatherings of people, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicle is instituting a 90-day extension on some…
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Different doctors make different calls on coronavirus tests
Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.…
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INL encourages work from home
The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.…
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D25 closes school starting Tuesday
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to discuss and hear possible recommendations regarding…
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New health guidance issued for Idaho venues
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have released updated guidance for event and venue managers. …
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Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities close, programs suspended
The City of Idaho Falls is implementing additional changes for public health and safety that will impact public programs and facilities throughout…
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Madison School District to close school March 18 – April 6
All Madison 321 schools will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Monday, April 6,…
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Updated guidance for mass gatherings and public events in Idaho
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have developed guidance for event and venue managers to assist…
Continue Reading Sugar Salem School District cancels school until further notice
“Our plan for the foreseeable future is that we will cancel school attendance until further notice. We anticipate that this will be approximately…
Continue Reading Ammon Mayor encourages social distancing
Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking residents and businesses to consider canceling or postponing in-person events that involve 50 or more people for…
Continue Reading Dozens of schools across Idaho close over coronavirus
Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus…
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