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 program.
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major temporary changes within its missionary program.
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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 with coronavirus, doctors said.
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The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed two additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai County.
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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 community.
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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 private and public sewer lines and treatment systems.
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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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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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Local assisted living centers are asking for letters, cards or colored pictures for the residents to help lift their spirits.
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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 placing the region under mandatory isolation orders in an effort to stop community spread of the illness.
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The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this time.
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Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme, Superintendent of Bonneville School District #93 talks about the recent challenges of closing schools due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Social distancing can be challenging if you’re a first responder.
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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 community spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
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South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed a case of novel coronavirus with no out-of-state travel and no identified contact with another person with confirmed COVID-19.
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An Associated Press analysis of data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid shows Idaho has about 2,280 hospital beds statewide, and fewer than half of them are empty and available to take new patients on any given day.
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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 masks at the “everyday low price” of $39.95 a pair, while a convenience store touted toilet paper at $10 a roll next to a sign reading: “This is not a joke.”
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Idaho Falls School District 91 is launching a “Grab ‘n Go” food program to support families impacted by the school closures necessitated by the COVID-19.
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Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held online next semester as well.
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Teton County Health Department officials say the county’s first case of COVID-19 was not a case of community transmission
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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.
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South Central Public Health District (SCPHD) and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) have confirmed two additional cases of novel coronavirus in south central Idaho.
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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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It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.
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With the ongoing concerns related to COVID-19, Spring Semester 2020 courses at Brigham Young University Idaho will be held remotely and online.
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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 positive is a man in his 60’s living in the county. The test was performed at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory, which is part of the Wyoming Department of Health. The
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Idaho on Wednesday adopted stricter guidelines for social interaction to slow the spread of the new coronavirus.
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outheastern Idaho Public Health is urging community members to do the following to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
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The Pocatello Police Department will be changing the way it handles certain types of calls in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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The USDA has granted flexibility for the Bonneville Joint School District 93 Child Nutrition Program to offer meals to school-aged children during this unanticipated closure.
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Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business running.
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Governor Brad Little announced the State of Idaho is seeking responses from small, non-farm businesses across Idaho whose operations and ability to conduct business have been disrupted by the 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
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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 coronavirus pandemic.
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There are now nine cases of COVID-19 in Idaho.
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Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper has signed a local Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency.
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Yellowstone National Park is modifying operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing.
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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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The Habitat for Humanity Restore closed its doors on Tuesday in an effort to stop the spread of coronavirus.
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Eastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Madison County at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.
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The Idaho Falls Senior Center received a shipment of toilet paper Tuesday thanks to a few nonprofits.
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hoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, having reviewed additional information and recommendations from health and government officials announce additional postponements and closures.
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Idaho State Parks remain open for day use and most camping – but hands-on activities and large group events are discontinued, and premium cabins and picnic shelters closed.
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Testing has revealed the new coronavirus in eight more people in Wyoming including seven linked to an assisted-living center resident who tested positive earlier.
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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 age.
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Bingham Memorial Hospital has implemented updated visitor protocols.
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Due to its announcement of an emergency closure due to concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service Department will begin an emergency meal service program on Monday, March 30.
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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 the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to appointment-and phone-based services only in some Idaho locations beginning March 18, 2020.
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Idaho is currently reporting seven cases.
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Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for them.
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In the face of many event closures, the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal theatre supporter” has donated $10,000 to make up for the monetary loss from the cancelation of the musical “Bright Star.”
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Effective Wednesday, March 18, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is implementing the following additional visitor restrictions to protect our already-vulnerable hospitalized patients as well as our patient care staff.
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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 to the shopping needs of senior citizens until further notice.
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Regal announced the closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances.
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Idaho State University is canceling or postponing all events, including commencement and graduation-related activities, at all of campus locations, through May 15.
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The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response Fund for Idaho.
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The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases of COVID-19.
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The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel coronavirus.
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UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent Dr. Scott Woolstenhulme’s letter below.
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Jefferson School District will be in a soft close Tuesday.
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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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“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he said.
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College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announced the college will hold all regularly scheduled classes March 16 and March 17.
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For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days even more isolated.
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The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since February.
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To reduce large gatherings of people, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicle is instituting a 90-day extension on some credentials.
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Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.
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The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to discuss and hear possible recommendations regarding COVID-19.
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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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The City of Idaho Falls is implementing additional changes for public health and safety that will impact public programs and facilities throughout the city.
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All Madison 321 schools will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Monday, April 6, 2020.
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Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have developed guidance for event and venue managers to assist with decisions regarding mass gatherings and public events during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“Our plan for the foreseeable future is that we will cancel school attendance until further notice. We anticipate that this will be approximately three weeks, but we will keep everyone updated via email, text and our website.”
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Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking residents and businesses to consider canceling or postponing in-person events that involve 50 or more people for the next 8 weeks.
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Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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The Marshall Public Library will be closing to the public as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) until further notice.
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Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary service.
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In an effort to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 cases, Bannock County commissioners declared an emergency on Monday.
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AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Idaho. Bonneville District 93 held an emergency board meeting this evening. The coronavirus is hard to escape right now. Some tough decisions need to be made when it comes to
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To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special hours.
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UPDATE 3/16/20: Idaho Falls School District 91 will close schools effective Tuesday, March 17, through at least the end of Spring Break.
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Update: School District Idaho’s Governor said it will be up to the individual school districts to decide if they will cancel school as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The governor made the announcement on Sunday afternoon following a meeting with superintendents and other state education officials. Sunday morning, the teacher’s union, Idaho
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Portneuf Medical Center will institute a no-visitation policy beginning Monday.
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with state school officials Sunday to consider possible closures as the number of Idaho residents confirmed to have coronavirus jumped to five.
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The Teton County, Wyoming School District #1 will close Monday until at least April 5.
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Grand Targhee Resort will close for the season at the end of business Sunday, March 15.
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President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter post.
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The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is calling on the state to close all schools for at least three weeks, including spring break.
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional three cases of novel coronavirus infection in Idaho. This brings the total to five in the state.
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The first positive case of COVID-19 found in Eastern Idaho.
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The Jackson Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance limiting the size of community gatherings.
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The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the state’s second known case of COVID-19.
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All Blaine County schools will be closed Monday after a case of COVID-19 was confirmed.
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Research into a previously identified case of coronavirus in Wyoming Friday has sparked significant new concerns.
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Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Jackson Town Council has scheduled a special town meeting Saturday morning to discuss potential health risks.
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There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.
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The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes.
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