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Local seniors get surprise hugs for Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2020 2:37 pm Jilliana Colina

“I don’t have family here, so a few hugs from other people are always…

How early should you plan your Valentine’s Day plans?

February 13, 2020 5:36 pm Jilliana Colina

“My biggest suggestion would be to definitely book early because we’ve been booked and telling people no since…

Many come out to participate in ISU’s annual MLK Day March

January 20, 2020 5:17 pm Jilliana Colina

Those old and young, human and k-9, came out to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…

Foodbank volunteers celebrate MLK Day with service

January 20, 2020 5:16 pm Jilliana Colina

Shaw said that in 2019 volunteers provided enough hours for thirty full-time employees.…

Liquor sales up from last New Year

January 2, 2020 8:38 am Emma Iannacone

A packed house celebrating a new decade can really put some drinks…

Roaring into the 2020s

December 31, 2019 9:07 pm Max Cohan

In order to ring in the New Year, one local establishment is taking you back in time to the ages of flappers and bootleggers.…

Aid for Friends gets big help from community to make Christmas special

December 24, 2019 11:58 am Emma Iannacone

Not everyone gets to spend Christmas at home surrounded by family and…

Going from Christmas to Compost

December 23, 2019 11:21 am Matthew Rosenberg

Neighbors can drop their after-season Tannenbaums at collection sites around Idaho…

Local students donate 167 turkeys and $7,500 in cash

December 20, 2019 4:08 pm Karole Honas

The Sixth Grade Complex in Blackfoot has done it…

Demonstration: Dry Christmas trees cause house fires

December 19, 2019 4:42 pm Emma Iannacone

About 160 Christmas trees catch fire every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…

All Under One Roof gives gifts to seniors

December 19, 2019 1:34 pm Emma Iannacone

All Under One Roof gave away 30 unique Christmas gift bags to seniors in the…

Idaho State troopers bring Christmas to 10 counties

December 18, 2019 5:44 pm Ariel Schroeder

ISP partnered with Broulims grocery store collecting money and food for families in the 10 counties they patrol.…

15 families will have a merry Christmas this year

December 17, 2019 5:34 pm Ariel Schroeder

15 low-income families with students at Ucon Elementary will have a merry Christmas this year.…

Polar Experience provides holiday fun for the family

December 16, 2019 12:28 pm Emma Iannacone

A unique holiday activity is lighting up the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel in Fort…

Law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving this holiday season

December 13, 2019 11:12 am Brady Halbleib

With the holidays and the new year just a few weeks away, local and state law enforcement are urging drivers to drink…

Shop With a Cop fundraiser at Texas Roadhouse

Texas Roadhouse helps raise funds for a special shopping event

December 12, 2019 5:23 pm Jilliana Colina

“Hopefully, turns their situation into a more positive one, especially as they interact with law…

Reindeer bring some early holiday cheer to Ammon

December 11, 2019 9:40 pm Heatherann Wagner

Santa and some reindeer made a stop to help two charities in time for the holidays.…

The Michaud family performs their yearly Christmas Angels concert to collect toy donations for need families.

Pay It Forward: Christmas Angels concert

December 11, 2019 4:01 pm Todd Kunz

For 13 years, one local family has been performing at their yearly Christmas concert to entertain, but more importantly, to help the…

Experts say divorce rates rise after holidays

December 10, 2019 6:45 pm Ariel Schroeder

Divorce rates rise after holidays IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A lot of people recognize the holidays as a time of joy but experts say it’s the…

Can you imagine hanging 230,000 Christmas lights? Here’s where you can enjoy them from the comfort of your car

December 10, 2019 4:35 pm Jilliana Colina

Many who see the show always wonder how much the Belnap’s electric bill must be.…

2019 Chubbuck Christmas Lighting Contest winners

December 9, 2019 3:26 pm News Team

The City of Chubbuck has announced the annual Christmas Lighting Contest winners for…

Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way

December 8, 2019 8:25 pm Emma Iannacone

During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…

Brilliant Christmas lights in Chubbuck

December 6, 2019 11:47 am Linda Larsen

Tis’ the season to show your Christmas cheer, and the City of Chubbuck is cheering on all the home and business owners that are lighting up their…

Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition

December 5, 2019 3:29 pm Max Cohan

For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…

Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages

December 5, 2019 3:09 pm Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…

The holidays aren’t always happy for some.

December 5, 2019 10:41 am Heatherann Wagner

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- With all the happiness of the holiday season in full swing it’s can be a different feeling for many. This time of…

Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families

December 1, 2019 6:09 pm Emma Iannacone

The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…

Get your Holiday Happy Pass on Cyber Monday

November 30, 2019 8:00 am News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is once again offering a holiday deal for fair…

Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade

November 29, 2019 8:08 pm Max Cohan

Dozens braved the cold and snowy streets of Old Town Friday to get a look at the Christmas Night Lights Parade.…

Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail

November 28, 2019 4:50 pm Max Cohan

Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…