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878 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

October 17, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 878 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on Saturday.

205 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 17, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 205 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 17, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.

Record 1,094 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

October 16, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 1,094 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on Friday.

Understanding coronavirus numbers

October 16, 2020 11:11 AM Linda Larsen

You don’t have to look very far on the internet to find a dizzying number of conspiracy theories, misinformation and bogus medical opinions mixed in with the correct facts about the coronavirus.

303 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 16, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 303 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday.

ISU, BYU-Idaho COVID-19 update

October 16, 2020 11:48 AM Linda Larsen

Idaho State University and Brigham Young University Idaho have released COVID-19 updates.

D25 students join the fight to flatten the curve

October 16, 2020 3:27 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center has donated 100,000 disposable face masks to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District.

COVID-19 death toll climbs by 3 in southeast Idaho

October 16, 2020 1:46 PM News Team

The Southeastern Idaho Public Health District has confirmed three new deaths due to COVID-19 within the health district.

Wyoming university reports 7 sorority students with COVID-19

October 16, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

The University of Wyoming announced Thursday seven students in a sorority house have tested positive for the coronavirus.

When and how to quarantine

October 16, 2020 11:28 AM News Team

“Do I need to quarantine?” It’s a question Southeast Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline employees are answering hundreds of times a day.

Volunteer teachers needed at Sandcreek Middle School

October 16, 2020 11:51 AM Chelsea Briar

District 93 is facing new challenges in coping with the pandemic in the classroom. Sandcreek Middle School is asking for volunteer teachers to help keep kids in school.

718 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

October 15, 2020 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 718 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on Thursday.

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 15, 2020 5:59 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.

253 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 15, 2020 3:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 253 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 15, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.

Governor Little urges personal responsibility to slow COVID-19 spread

October 15, 2020 11:02 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little hosted a press conference updating Idahoans on COVID-19 Thursday.

645 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

October 14, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 645 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on Wednesday.

White House Task Force report says Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 6th highest rate in country

October 14, 2020 11:00 AM News Team

The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho remains in the red zone for new confirmed cases.

150 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 14, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 150 new COVID-19 cases in the area Wednesday.

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 14, 2020 4:00 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.

Wyoming residents to receive free at-home COVID-19 tests

October 14, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is using federal CARES funds to provide free, at-home, COVID-19 testing for state residents.

Pay It Forward: Making Masks

October 14, 2020 4:21 PM Todd Kunz

A local woman loves to sow and her hobby currently is making face masks for individuals and businesses.

COVID-19 uptick concern in Madison County

October 14, 2020 9:44 AM News Team

Health professionals are worried about the sharp uptick in cases in Madison County.

584 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

October 13, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 584 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Tuesday.

355 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 1 new death

October 13, 2020 4:19 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 355 new COVID-19 cases in the area Tuesday.

Some Yellowstone National Park lodging canceled for winter

October 13, 2020 12:42 PM Associated Press

There will be no guest lodging at Yellowstone National Park’s largest concessionaire for the winter due to the coronavirus pandemic, officials said.

Idaho school district bans anti-mask activist from property

October 13, 2020 12:16 PM Associated Press

An Idaho school district has banned from its property or other school-sponsored events a right-wing political activist recently arrested for leading anti-mask protests.

Salvation Army starts holiday fundraising early due to COVID-19 impact

October 13, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is starting its annual holiday fundraising campaign early across the country.

BYU-Idaho sends warning about intentionally contracting COVID-19

October 12, 2020 6:14 PM News Team

Brigham Young University Idaho released a warning Monday about individuals who have intentionally exposed themselves or others to COVID-19.

597 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 12, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 597 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Monday.

365 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

October 11, 2020 6:01 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 365 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday.

613 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death

October 10, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 613 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on Saturday.

241 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 10, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 241 new COVID-19 cases in the area Saturday.

SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 10, 2020 5:53 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.

662 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 9, 2020 6:36 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho officials reported 673 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Thursday.

Mayor Merrill calls on community to slow the spread of COVID-19

October 9, 2020 9:50 AM Chelsea Briar

REXBURG, IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Public Health moved Madison County into the High Risk level of the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan during an EIPH board meeting on Wednesday. During the meeting, board members commended the mayor of Rexburg for calling on his community to follow the preventative measures put in place to slow the

106 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho Health district

October 9, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 106 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 (51 in Bannock County, 1 in Bear Lake County, 20 in Bingham County, 4 in Butte County, 11 in Caribou County, 10 in Franklin County and 9 in Power County) in southeast Idaho.

673 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 8, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 673 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Thursday.

Madison County moves to high risk category, EIPH Board modifies COVID-19 regional response plan

October 8, 2020 4:34 PM News Team

The Board of Health (BOH) at Eastern Idaho Public Health met Thursday morning and made modifications to the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan and moved Madison County to the high risk category.

128 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 8, 2020 4:10 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday.

Teton health officials issue Recommendation #10

October 8, 2020 5:52 PM News Team

During the month of October 2020, there has been a substantial increase in active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in Teton County, Wyoming.

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 8, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 8, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.

U.S. Surgeon General: 3 simple W’s will control COVID-19

October 8, 2020 4:05 PM Todd Kunz

Dr. Jerome Adams said the coronavirus is controllable with three simple W’s or prevention.

As beds fill, hospital concerns grow

October 8, 2020 11:59 AM Chelsea Briar

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 number of COVID-19 patients being admitted to the hospital.

Idaho, Utah surpasses 500 coronavirus deaths as surge persists

October 8, 2020 3:10 PM Associated Press

Idaho and Utah surpassed the grim milestone of 500 deaths from the coronavirus as the number of new cases and hospitalizations continued to break records.

SIPH COVID-19 Hotline closed Monday

October 8, 2020 10:29 AM News Team

The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on Monday, October 12 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.

A thrift store is doing its part to help the community

October 7, 2020 7:36 PM Adrian Luevano

First Street Thrift in Idaho Falls is open and serving the community during the pandemic. “If it wasn’t for the community, we couldn’t exist, and the other way around,” Executive Director of the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, Tyler Perkins said. “We have to exist to have a healthy community.” Just like other stores, the Rescue

671 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths

October 7, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 671 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on Wednesday.

White House Task Force report says Idaho remains in coronavirus ‘red zone’ with 8th highest rate in country

October 7, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

The latest White House Coronavirus Task Force report obtained by ABC News shows Idaho is still in the red zone for new confirmed cases.

158 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 7, 2020 3:46 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 158 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.

EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19

October 7, 2020 5:48 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.

Jackson antler arch turns pink for breast cancer awareness

October 7, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

St. John’s Health and the St. John’s Health Foundation wrapped the southwest antler arch on the town square in pink lights to commemorate breast cancer awareness month.

Wyoming COVID-19 hospitalizations tracks surge in cases

October 7, 2020 5:20 PM Associated Press

Wyoming coronavirus hospitalizations reached a new high Wednesday as a fall surge in infections continued unabated, raising concern that small hospitals could run out of room to treat intensive-care patients.

BMH offers advanced mammogram innovation

October 7, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Bingham Memorial Hospital now offers the new Clarity HD high-resolution 3D imaging technology on the Genius 3D Mammography exam.

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 7, 2020 3:43 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two deaths associated with COVID-19.

Jackson “Trick-Or-Treat on Town Square” canceled

October 7, 2020 3:31 PM News Team

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has officially called off the traditional Trick-or-Treat on Town Square.

Little: Pandemic changing forever how residents live, work

October 7, 2020 1:05 PM Associated Press

The way Idaho’s residents live and work is being changed forever by the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Brad Little said Wednesday.

#5 QB Zach Park talks with Head Coach David Spillet during game against Idaho Falls on Sept. 25

COVID-19 impact leads to football cancelations

October 7, 2020 10:30 AM Cole Sams

Local sporting events in eastern Idaho are being disrupted due to COVID-19.

660 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

October 6, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 660 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on Tuesday.

203 new COVID-19 cases in the area, 2 new deaths

October 6, 2020 4:00 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 203 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths in the area Tuesday.

2 more deaths due to COVID-19 confirmed

October 6, 2020 5:44 PM News Team

Local health officials reported two more deaths due to COVID-19 Tuesday.

Idaho seeks dismissal of lawsuit over virus rescue money

October 6, 2020 3:54 PM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials that could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in coronavirus rescue money should be dismissed, state attorneys said.

Federal judge: IRS can’t keep coronavirus money from inmates

October 6, 2020 10:49 AM Associated Press

A federal judge says the IRS can’t keep withholding coronavirus relief payments from incarcerated people, potentially clearing the way for at least 80,000 checks totaling more than $100 million to be sent to people behind bars across the United States.

LDS Church leader Gerrit W. Gong and wife diagnosed with COVID-19

October 6, 2020 9:31 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday Elder Gerrit W. Gong and his wife have tested positive with COVID-19.

458 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

October 5, 2020 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 458 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on Monday.

219 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 5, 2020 3:52 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 219 new COVID-19 cases in the area Monday.

SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 5, 2020 2:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.

Idaho football game ended after Bundy refuses to wear mask

October 5, 2020 11:22 AM Associated Press

An Idaho high school football game was canceled after anti-government activist Ammon Bundy refused to wear a mask or leave school grounds.

D93 transportation suspended for secondary schools until Oct. 13

October 4, 2020 7:44 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Sunday the district does not have enough bus drivers to drive all the bus routes this week.

262 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

October 4, 2020 6:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 262 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Sunday.

Driggs Elementary School to reopen Monday

September 29, 2020 11:28 AM News Team

Driggs Elementary will welcome its students back to school on Monday, Oct. 5, as planned. The school had been closed on Wednesday and Thursday of this week due to a COVID-caused staffing shortage.

Utah records 3rd day in a row of over 1,000 new virus cases

October 3, 2020 6:00 PM Associated Press

An increase in Utah COVID-19 cases continued Saturday with another 1,068 reported infections – making it the eighth day case numbers have jumped above 1,000 in the last two weeks.

464 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

October 3, 2020 5:53 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 464 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on Saturday.

141 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 3, 2020 3:56 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 141 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

677 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths

October 2, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 677 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Friday.

242 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday

October 2, 2020 2:21 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 242 new COVID-19 cases in the area on Friday.

Idaho State University campus COVID-19 cases nearly double this week

October 2, 2020 2:59 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho State University campus health officials are reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases this week.

Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee directs another $6 million to higher education

October 2, 2020 1:27 PM News Team

The Governor’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) voted Friday to direct another $6 million in federal relief funds to higher education in Idaho.

Superintendent explains District 91 board decision

October 2, 2020 11:56 AM Chelsea Briar

In District 91, 126 students are currently self-isolating under parental guidance and 290 and have been ordered to self-quarantine by the school board.

EIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19

October 2, 2020 9:53 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19.

513 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

October 1, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 513 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on Thursday.

Idaho virus restrictions remain; schools get rapid testing

October 1, 2020 9:00 AM News Team, Associated Press

Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of reopening the economy during the coronavirus pandemic for at least another two weeks, Gov. Brad Little said Thursday.

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 1, 2020 5:49 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next week.

131 new COVID-19 cases in the area

October 1, 2020 3:46 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 131 new COVID-19 cases in the area Thursday.

16 Yellowstone employees test positive for COVID-19 in September

October 1, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

Since the first week of September, 16 of the park’s estimated 2,000 employees have tested positive for COVID-19.

SIPH confirmed another death due to COVID-19

October 1, 2020 3:23 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19.

Health board moves 3 more counties to moderate COVID-19 risk

October 1, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

The East Idaho Public Health Board has moved Teton, Custer, and Lemhi Counties into a moderate risk category calling for face masks and gathering limits.

University of Wyoming wrestling reports 6 COVID-19 cases

October 1, 2020 12:03 PM Associated Press

The University of Wyoming has announced that its wrestling program halted activities after the team confirmed six cases of COVID-19.

District 91 high schools to move to hybrid schedule

October 1, 2020 8:22 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, Skyline, and Compass Academy schools will move into a Stage 3/Yellow hybrid schedule beginning October 12.

614 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

September 30, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 614 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on Wednesday.

Audit: COVID tests costlier under Utah contract with startup

September 30, 2020 6:19 PM Associated Press

A multimillion-dollar coronavirus-testing contract the state of Utah signed with a startup company ended up costing significantly more per test because fewer people than expected took the tests, according to an audit released Wednesday.