Life Archives

From heart to heart: Musician helping local mother with heart failure

December 12, 2019 7:31 PM News Team

For 36-year-old Mandy Dutton, life has always had its challenges. Born with Epstein’s anomaly, Dutton’s had six open-heart surgeries since she…

“We will rebuild:” Blackhawk BBQ food truck destroyed in accident

December 12, 2019 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

A local business owner is looking to rebuild after an accident on Interstate 15 totaled his food…

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…

Jackknifed semi-trailer blocks US 26 lane

December 12, 2019 10:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Transportation reports US 26 eastbound is blocked near Palisades Reservoir due to a jackknifed…

Teton Pass to close Friday morning

December 12, 2019 10:07 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Wyoming 22, Teton Pass for Friday, Dec. 13 at 3:00 a.m. for avalanche…

Reindeer bring some early holiday cheer to Ammon

December 11, 2019 9:40 PM News Team

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

Multiple crashes on I-15 between Pocatello and Blackfoot

December 11, 2019 11:32 AM News Team

UPDATE: Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash southbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 88, south of Blackfoot around 10:50 a.m.…

edson fichter dog pond under construction

Dog pond gets makeover from volunteers

December 11, 2019 3:30 PM Emma Iannacone

Volunteers spent the day braving winter weather to make sure our dogs have a safe place to swim in 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.…

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…

Colorado initiative would OK reintroducing the gray wolf

December 10, 2019 5:30 PM Associated Press

Wildlife activists want Colorado voters to decide next year if the endangered gray wolf should be reintroduced in the state decades after it was…

Portneuf Capital closes deal for former Hoku site

December 10, 2019 5:25 PM News Team

In the saga of the former Hoku site, the Solargise chapter has come to…

Helicopter flights underway statewide for big game surveys

December 10, 2019 8:00 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game staff have started using low-flying helicopters to count deer and elk populations.…

Avalanche safety: There’s one important tool that won’t fit in your backpack

December 9, 2019 3:48 PM Jilliana Colina

“You owe it to yourself, your family, and your friends to come home at the end of the day of backcountry skiing.”…

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…

Idaho gas prices drop

December 9, 2019 12:41 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices have fallen 5.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.83/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

US wildlife officials agree to grizzly bear review

December 9, 2019 12:13 PM Associated Press

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – U.S. wildlife officials will review whether more protections are needed for grizzly bears in the Lower 48 states after animal…

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 News Team

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.…

ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students

December 5, 2019 1:24 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…

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 News Team

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…

Pocatello family on bittersweet journey to fund cruise with mom battling cancer

December 4, 2019 4:05 PM News Team

It’s been said that timing is everything and that couldn’t be truer for one Pocatello family. For the Carlsons, John, Cally, and their four children,…

Cow elk found left to waste and domestic cow shot near Leadore

December 2, 2019 12:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public’s help regarding a cow elk that was shot and left to waste on private property west 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…

Recent storms slow travelers, help skiers

November 30, 2019 3:42 PM News Team

Recent winter storms have made travel treacherous in some parts of the Gem State, but they’ve also been a difference-maker for skiers and…

Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade

November 29, 2019 8:08 PM News Team

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 News Team

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

Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms

November 28, 2019 1:29 PM News Team

It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…

Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table

November 27, 2019 9:17 PM News Team

While many families spent Wednesday preparing their big meal for Thursday, one local family was carving up meals for nearly 700 people. It’s a…

Is your car prepared for the snow?

November 27, 2019 4:18 PM Jilliana Colina

Winter storms can be unexpected, but preparing your car is all about…

Wackerli Subaru to pay full cat adoption and half dog adoption fee at event on Saturday

November 29, 2019 8:00 AM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter will be at Wackerli Subaru this Saturday, Nov. 30 with some of the animals that are available and ready for adoption.…

Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year

November 28, 2019 4:25 PM Emma Iannacone

The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…

Weather may cause holiday travel trouble

November 26, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

The weeks around Thanksgiving are always among the busiest for the travel. In fact, a record 31.6 million Americans are expected to take flight over…

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…

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

November 26, 2019 7:14 PM Emma Iannacone

The Salvation Army is hitting the pavement this week to collect donations for its annual Red Kettle…

Electric crews install traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads

Stoplight install begins overnight at busy intersection

November 25, 2019 11:40 PM Todd Kunz

AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Power crews were braving the cold temperatures Monday night to begin installing the traffic light system at the…

ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm

November 25, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…

Stop! Washing your Thanksgiving turkey could spread germs

November 26, 2019 9:50 AM Associated Press

Go ahead and rinse your cranberries, potatoes and green beans. But food experts say don’t — repeat don’t — wash the turkey before popping it…

How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office

November 25, 2019 3:13 PM Jilliana Colina

At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…

Thanksgiving travel tips

November 25, 2019 3:11 PM Jilliana Colina

AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…

Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police

November 25, 2019 8:29 AM Emma Iannacone

The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…

Pebble Creek preparing for upcoming season

November 23, 2019 4:07 PM News Team

This weekend, many mountains around the region are opening or preparing to open. Pebble Creek isn’t quite there yet, but the lifts were spinning…

Deck the Falls

November 22, 2019 10:07 PM Todd Kunz

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Here’s a chance to see a unique holiday sight. A local company plans to deck the falls for the holidays. “ANDX” has…

Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho

November 22, 2019 7:16 PM News Team

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…

Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community

November 22, 2019 6:11 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…

National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students

November 21, 2019 8:29 PM News Team

Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities and, as a result, have less access to health care. Thursday is National Rural Health Day and…

Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel

November 21, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…

Grand Targhee postpones opening indefinetely

November 20, 2019 11:14 AM News Team

Grand Targhee Ski Resort has called off a Friday…

Study shows bison tend their pastures

November 21, 2019 3:35 PM News Team

A 10-year study of bison migration and grazing in Yellowstone National Park confirm the animals shape vegetation cycles and enhance growth throughout…

Record-breaking green bean casserole weighs 1,009 pounds

November 21, 2019 12:20 PM CNN

Just in time for Thanksgiving, Green Giant has cooked up a giant green bean…

Free dog adoptions at “Pawsgiving” Event Saturday

November 21, 2019 11:40 AM News Team

Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…

Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP

November 20, 2019 6:49 PM News Team

On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…

Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers

November 21, 2019 7:49 AM Emma Iannacone

A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…

Oh deer! Peak season for hitting wildlife on the road is here

November 20, 2019 9:46 AM News Team

With big game animals on the move for mating and migration, wildlife-vehicle collisions tend to peak this time of year. You are urged to slow down…

Learn how to use phones, computers at new Blackfoot course

November 19, 2019 5:18 PM Emma Iannacone

Being left behind in the digital age can make people feel isolated from the…

Pocatello Festival of Trees kicks off 10th annual fundraiser

November 19, 2019 5:35 PM Emma Iannacone

School District 25 is kicking off its 10th annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday night with the opening…

Inmates train dogs at the Idaho K9 Academy

November 19, 2019 9:00 PM Karole Honas

he director of the Idaho K9 Academy has more work than he can handle. Since opening in January at the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls, more…

Get $20 feline spay/neuter vouchers on Wednesday

November 19, 2019 11:43 AM News Team

The East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition will be releasing 133 feline spay and neuter vouchers on Wednesday at 9…

What is the Idaho K9 Academy?

November 18, 2019 9:56 PM Karole Honas

The Snake River Animal Shelter opened in Idaho Falls four years ago and is experiencing incredible success. Animals dropped off there can stay for an…

‘Wall of Warmth’ is offering a unique way for people to stay warm

November 18, 2019 5:49 PM News Team

A “Wall of Warmth” in Idaho Falls is offering a unique way for everyone in the community to stay…

Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season

November 18, 2019 4:41 PM Jilliana Colina

The festival has helped launch very merry seasons here for 45…

Fish and Game studying pheasant hunting season

November 17, 2019 7:50 PM Emma Iannacone

By the end of the season, Idaho Fish and Game will release 3,000 pheasants in the Sterling Wildlife Management…

Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot

November 16, 2019 4:23 PM News Team

Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…

Fishing: A family business

November 16, 2019 4:13 PM News Team

Wading in the south fork of the Snake River, Boots Allen knows exactly what he’s looking for. A third-generation fly fishing guide, he comes from a…

Former Extreme Huntress looks to go Ultimate

November 15, 2019 5:57 PM News Team

Lindsay Christensen is no stranger to a bow and arrow — she’s been shooting since she was four and competing in international competitions since…

Trucks travel on I-15 near active construction.

The commute of east Idaho’s future

November 14, 2019 4:57 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the…

How to give back during the holiday season

November 13, 2019 5:48 PM Emma Iannacone

With only two weeks until Thanksgiving, the holiday season is officially upon us. For those looking to give back to their community, here’s your 2019…

Ben Rector coming to Rexburg

November 13, 2019 10:58 AM News Team

Emmy-nominated musician Ben Rector will perform at Brigham Young University-Idaho in March as part of his 2020 acoustic…

Gas prices on the rise

November 11, 2019 11:09 AM Curtis Jackson

Idaho gas prices rose again this week. …

Updates on the Lorenzo Bridge construction

November 6, 2019 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

For drivers who pass the Lorenzo Bridge daily, the construction project might feel like it’s been going on for years, but the end is…

Wyoming wildlife crossing projects press forward

November 6, 2019 5:34 PM News Team

Two Wyoming agencies have committed a combined $2.5 million to help install wildlife underpasses along US 189 to help reduce wildlife-vehicle…

Local shelters overflowing with cats

November 5, 2019 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for…

Young angler breaks state record with 36.5 inch rainbow trout

November 4, 2019 4:50 PM News Team

An 8-year-old angler set a new catch-and-release record for Gerrard rainbow…

Free cat adoption event at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter

November 4, 2019 4:33 PM Jilliana Colina

If you’ve been on the hunt for a furry addition for your family, now is the time to…

Trends indicate higher gas prices

November 4, 2019 4:20 PM News Team

Gas prices rose by 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday morning, according to consumer watchdog…

Partially harvested cow elk left behind

November 1, 2019 4:10 PM Matthew Cooper

Body parts from two cow elk are wasted in the…

Rexburg offers kids a warm place to trick or treat and play

October 31, 2019 11:19 AM Jilliana Colina

Many kids look forward to spending the day dressed as their favorite character for Halloween, but with the chilly weather, some of those costumes end…

New roundabout construction scheduled for Monday

October 31, 2019 11:10 AM Todd Kunz

Construction on a new mini-roundabout at the intersection of 17th Street and 45th Street will begin on…

Annual Grand Teton elk hunt begins Saturday

October 31, 2019 11:06 AM Associated Press

An annual elk hunt is about to begin in Grand Teton National…

Snake River Doodles Therapy Animals & Petting Zoo set to hold annual Halloween events

October 31, 2019 11:04 AM News Team

Children and parents are gearing up for Thursday night’s Halloween festivities. One event in Pocatello is an annual…

7-foot long sturgeon get new home in Idaho Falls

October 9, 2019 4:24 PM News Team

Two 7-foot long sturgeon were transported 190 miles from the Hagerman Fish Hatchery to the Snake River in Idaho Falls after spending the first 25…

House passes bill that makes animal cruelty federal felony

October 24, 2019 4:17 PM News Team

The House has unanimously passed a bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony. The PACT Act — which stands for Preventing Animal Cruelty…

Killing of orphaned Idaho black bear cub raises questions

October 21, 2019 10:58 AM News Team

Questions are being raised after an Idaho Department of Fish and Game officer killed an orphaned black bear cub in Hailey last week rather than send…

Idaho gas prices edge up again

October 21, 2019 9:59 AM News Team

GasBuddy’s latest report shows Idaho gas prices rose 2.3 cents per gallon over the past week. At the time of its survey Sunday, prices averaged…

Wyoming man sentenced to 9 months in jail for poaching deer

October 21, 2019 9:51 AM News Team

A man has been sentenced to serve nine months in jail for illegally killing deer in northern Wyoming. The Sheridan Press reported Gregg Lambdin was…

Former Blackfoot Mayor seeing the sweeter side of life

October 17, 2019 4:54 PM News Team

Although Halloween is still 30 days away, people in Blackfoot had the opportunity to get their candy fill Tuesday at a new shop, with a familiar face…

Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove Pond

October 15, 2019 10:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in Blackfoot effective now through October 31.…

Idaho gas prices edge up

October 14, 2019 3:42 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices bumped up 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week. GasBuddy surveys of 802 Idaho service stations indicate prices averaged $2.76 per…

7-foot long sturgeon get new home in Idaho Falls

October 9, 2019 10:56 PM News Team

Two 7-foot long sturgeon were transported 190 miles from the Hagerman Fish Hatchery to the Snake River in Idaho Falls after spending the first 25…

Feeding phase-out agreed to at Bridger-Teton feedground

October 8, 2019 6:06 PM News Team

The Wyoming Game and Fish Department will eliminate an elk feedground in the Bridger-Teton National Forest in coming years. The Jackson Hole News…

Road work begins on Blackfoot bridge on I-15, exit 93

October 8, 2019 12:21 AM News Team

For months, motorcyclists and drivers have been warned of the dangerous bridge on I-15 near Blackfoot. Now, more caution signs are warning motorists…

Grizzly moved likely daughter of famous bear No. 399

October 7, 2019 4:17 PM News Team

Wildlife officials in Wyoming have trapped and relocated a grizzly bear thought to be the offspring of a well-known grizzly. Grizzly No. 399 gained…

LDS General Conference Sponsors

October 3, 2019 11:46 PM News Team

Action Motor Sports, Inc. 1355 Lincoln Rd., Idaho Falls, ID Alpine Dermatology Clinic, PC 393 E. 2nd N. Rexburg, ID 83440 Alpine Jewelers 2789 S.…

Star Card campaign reminds people of 2020 deadline

October 3, 2019 3:32 AM News Team

Your normal routine at the airport security line may become a bummer if you don’t plan ahead. Something people all across America are preparing…

Wanderlust goes mobile

October 2, 2019 3:31 AM News Team

Drinking in Pocatello is about to get more convenient A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in the parking lot of the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of…

How the cold weather is affecting the potato harvest

October 1, 2019 4:02 PM News Team

Year-round, potato growers work hard to ensure fresh, high quality, potatoes for their consumers. Kasia Duellman is a Seed Potato Specialist of the…