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Local health officials urge you to find safer ways to celebrate Thanksgiving

November 17, 2020 12:04 PM News Team

The holidays will look remarkably different this year due to COVID-19.…

Law enforcement agencies focus on seat belt use this holiday season

November 16, 2020 11:51 AM News Team

Law enforcement agencies are teaming up with the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) this November to watch for motorists not wearing seat belts.…

2020 Chubbuck Holiday Decorating Contest announced

November 16, 2020 11:17 AM News Team

The City of Chubbuck invites all residents and businesses to enter the annual Holiday Decorating…

Fauci suggests masks at Thanksgiving gatherings

November 13, 2020 5:15 PM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the best times of the year, but this year because of the Coronavirus pandemic, that special family…

Christmas on Temple Square to be celebrated virtually in 2020

November 12, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

The seasonal lights are ready and musical performances are being recorded for the 2020 Christmas season on Temple Square in Salt Lake…

Thanksgiving travel expected to dip

November 12, 2020 11:28 AM News Team

The AAA is projecting that Thanksgiving travel will be down to the lowest point since the Great Recession. …

Pooka the skunk joins Zoo Idaho’s ambassador animal program

November 6, 2020 11:55 AM News Team

One of nature’s smelliest animals is joining Zoo Idaho as an ambassador…

Santa arrives at Cabela’s Saturday

November 6, 2020 10:54 AM News Team

Santa will be cruising into Ammon on Saturday to officially kick off Santa’s Wonderland at…

Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers

November 6, 2020 9:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to join their team.…

Mule deer harvests down based on early check station reports

November 5, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

Hunters had less time to hunt before check stations opened this…

Christmas tree permits available for online purchase

November 5, 2020 10:32 AM News Team

Christmas tree permits for the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are now available to purchase…

Reward doubled for information in Tripod moose poaching case

November 3, 2020 12:44 PM News Team

Citizens Against Poaching is now offering a $1,200 reward for information about the recent moose poaching case that took place west of Tripod Meadow,…

New IDFG licensing system gives buyers more options, features

November 3, 2020 12:48 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game has launched a new licensing system with a new contractor, and hunters, anglers and trappers will see new and more customer…

Christmas tree tags available Nov. 2

November 2, 2020 12:29 PM News Team

Christmas tree tags are now for sale over the phone and through the mail at all Salmon-Challis National Forest district offices in Challis, Leadore,…

HALLOWEEN WINNERS

November 2, 2020 11:42 AM Jeff Roper

We’ve seen some great costumes this…

NPS seeks information related to illegal wolf shooting

November 2, 2020 10:21 AM News Team

National Park Service investigators are looking for information related to the illegal shooting of a collared black-colored gray…

Fred Meyer announces new Black Friday plans

November 2, 2020 9:46 AM Chelsea Briar

Fred Meyer has announced plans for Black Friday events that will bring changes to holiday shopping.…

HALLOWEEN PICTURES!

November 2, 2020 9:24 AM Jeff Roper

Your Spooky creations were both haunting and adorable. Here are just some of our friends and family in their costumes from 2020! Great…

Fall family fun day at Bannock County Historical Museum

Local museum hosts Halloween event

November 2, 2020 8:41 AM Cole Sams

The Bannock County Historical Museum hosted a fall family fun day on Saturday.…

Snake River Animal Shelter temporarily closes due to COVID-19

October 30, 2020 5:47 PM News Team

Due to unforeseen COVID-19 related circumstances, the Snake River Animal Shelter will be closed to volunteers and the public until Nov. 17, 2020.…

Is downtown Idaho Falls haunted? We took a tour of the Colonial Theater

October 30, 2020 10:57 AM Jeff Roper

Our morning weatherman Jeff Roper went to investigate the spooky side of downtown Idaho Falls. The mission took him to the historic Colonial…

Hundreds of shelter dogs, cats flown across the Pacific

October 30, 2020 10:07 AM Associated Press

More than 600 dogs and cats flew across the Pacific Ocean from crowded Hawaii shelters to Washington state, Oregon, Idaho and Montana, where there’s…

Wolves rebound, lose protections. Now future up to voters

October 30, 2020 9:36 AM Associated Press

The saucer-sized footprints in the mud around the bloody, disemboweled bison carcass were unmistakable:…

Idaho’s sockeye salmon run falters again; experts perplexed

October 29, 2020 11:16 AM Associated Press

A meager return of sockeye salmon to central Idaho this year despite high hopes and a new fish hatchery intended to help save the species from…

“Just give back to the community a little bit”: Papa Tom’s holds Trunk or Treat for kids

October 28, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Luevano

Papa Tom’s Pizza in Idaho Falls welcomed many to their parking lot on Wednesday for their first-ever Trunk or Treat…

Students compete in food drive to help local families

October 27, 2020 12:29 PM News Team

Students donated more than 6,000 cans of food so…

Pocatello Mayor delivers flamingo to 5 year old

October 26, 2020 1:51 PM Curtis Jackson

A 5-year-old Pocatello girl was surprised to see the mayor show up at her house last Thursday.…

Real Heroes Trunk or Treat moves to drive-through format

October 23, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office have implemented several changes to the fourth annual Real Heroes Trunk or…

Health officials offer tips and tricks for Halloween during a pandemic

October 21, 2020 11:33 AM Linda Larsen

Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.…

Strut Your Mutt Day and Purranormal Cativity set for Saturday

October 23, 2020 12:13 PM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to designate Saturday as Strut Your Mutt Day…

Whitetail buck found shot, left to waste in Fremont County

October 22, 2020 1:07 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game reports a whitetail buck was recently shot and left to waste along the Red Road in Fremont County in close proximity to the Sand…

Festival of Trees to move forward in an innovative way

October 21, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

There will be an Idaho Falls Festival of Trees this year, but it will be an un-usual event. …

3 moose illegally killed in west-central Idaho

October 21, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

Three bull moose were illegally shot and killed in Valley County in west-central Idaho, Idaho officials say, and a fourth bull moose was shot at but…

Chubbuck Elementary School to host virtual Halloween parade

October 21, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

Instead of canceling Chubbuck Elementary School’s annual Halloween parade, Chubbuck’s school staff and administrators decided to find a new way…

Wyoming Women’s Antelope Hunt supports state’s food banks

October 19, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

Donations from a recent women’s hunting event will directly benefit food pantries in the state, officials…

Haunted car wash offers good, clean and scary fun

October 18, 2020 12:49 PM Linda Larsen

Are you looking for something fun and spooky to do but still be…

2020-21 Idaho ski season looks promising despite pandemic

October 15, 2020 10:17 AM News Team

The Idaho Ski Areas Association, a.k.a. Ski Idaho, has laid out plans on how its members can address safety concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic…

Fish and Game to trap, translocate elk responsible for repeated crop damage

October 15, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Fish and Game will soon be trapping and translocating up to 70 antlerless elk in the Little Camas region of southern Idaho to reduce the size of the…

What do you still have ???

October 13, 2020 2:03 PM Jeff Roper

Fond memories back when life was simpler, right? What item do you still have from your…

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…

Idaho gas prices take another dip

October 12, 2020 3:17 PM News Team

Idaho gas prices dropped by two cents per gallon this week, despite the impact of hurricane season and increasing demand.…

Beware: The buck or bull standing near the road may not be what you think it is

October 12, 2020 10:58 AM News Team

That buck or bull standing next to the road might be a tempting target, but it could be a very costly…

Authorities investigate killing of grizzly bear in Fremont County

October 8, 2020 9:48 AM Associated Press

Wildlife officials are investigating the killing of a federally protected grizzly bear near Coyote Meadows in Fremont County that had been part of a…

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…

More redneckery in Idaho

October 5, 2020 2:27 PM Jeff Roper

What’s the most redneck thing you’ve seen or done? And we have…

You saw what?

October 5, 2020 2:25 PM Jeff Roper

We asked and you delivered! What’s the most redneck thing you’ve done or…

Another cutthroat trout breaks recent catch-and-release state record

October 2, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Nate Burr of Rexburg set a new state record by landing a remarkable 31-inch Yellowstone cutthroat trout.…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Wendy’s sends our crew some baked potatoes after hilarious comment

October 1, 2020 12:50 PM Kaitlin Miklos

See why Wendy’s decided to send our weatherman some baked potatoes on…

What’s the silliest, most petty argument you’ve had with your mate?

September 30, 2020 10:50 AM Jeff Roper

Please call our “hollaback” phone and tell us. We’d love to have your name and hometown and YOUR story. Then watch at noon and tomorrow morning at…

You were ejected???

September 30, 2020 8:24 AM Jeff Roper

Ever been kicked out of a concert, a restaurant, church, or Disneyland? It has happened for one reason or another, and usually the story can be…

What did you find in your food?

September 28, 2020 1:18 PM Jeff Roper

It can happen anytime at any place, something shows up on your plate that you weren’t…

What did you find in your food?

September 28, 2020 1:16 PM Jeff Roper

It can happen anytime at any place, something shows up on your plate that you weren’t…

Fashionable Fall Food

September 28, 2020 10:23 AM Jeff Roper

Everything seems to be pumpkin-spiced, but the “in” comfort food has some us scratching our head. Here’s what we found out, according to a new…

Wildfires in southern Idaho affect hunting opportunities

September 28, 2020 10:09 AM Associated Press

Wildlife officials in Idaho have closed some forest areas statewide, affecting hunters and other recreationists during record-breaking fires across…

Haunted History Walking Tours to begin in October

September 25, 2020 4:43 PM Linda Larsen

Whether you are a history buff or just love a good scare, Old Town Pocatello has something that will do the…

Sleep in Heavenly Peace founder’s smile to appear on Lay’s chip bags

September 25, 2020 12:38 PM News Team

A familiar smile will be seen around the country as part of Lay’s chip smile…

Red Flags!

September 25, 2020 9:30 AM Jeff Roper

Relationship red flags: You have your own, many are the same. We wanted to know what your “deal breakers” or warning signals are for people you may…

Exotic reptiles surrendered by Ammon couple

September 24, 2020 6:17 PM Chelsea Briar

Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers recently took possession of several exotic reptiles from an Idaho Falls area residence.…

Big and Outrageous!

September 24, 2020 2:10 PM Jeff Roper

Find the entire list on Jeff Roper’s FB page Jeff Roper KIFI KIDK – and watch as we reveal a…

Tacky Weddings!

September 24, 2020 2:05 PM Jeff Roper

Hey, we love it when you share what’s happening with you in your neighborhood and what you think? So, we asked you! It’s fun and interesting to see…

What’s the 8th picture on your phone?

September 24, 2020 2:03 PM Jeff Roper

Hey, we love it when you share what’s happening with you in your neighborhood. So, we asked you to send us the 8th picture on your camera roll. It’s…

Show us your phone!

September 24, 2020 1:59 PM Jeff Roper

We love seeing what’s going on in your world, and on National Batman Day, guess who sent our very own Dan Larkin a special message. Holy Video…

Relationship Red Flags

September 24, 2020 1:55 PM Jeff Roper

Have rules for dating or relationships? Does it matter if he lives with his mom and he’s 38? Or if she wears too much perfume? We love it when you…

Pocatello Animal Services to address stray cat problem with trap and release

September 23, 2020 6:41 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Animal Services is taking a new approach to an age-old problem: stray…

Parents debate Halloween celebrations

September 23, 2020 6:12 PM Chelsea Briar

In years past, the start of fall is typically the start of Halloween planning. Children begin picking out costumes, parents start loading up on…

Dad and daughter duo set four state fish records

September 22, 2020 12:19 PM News Team

The pair have set off on a mission to fill in the blanks in the record fish…

Free breakfast, lunch for all PCSD 25 students

September 21, 2020 3:31 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service has been approved for a USDA waiver allowing all learners enrolled in the district to receive free…

Idaho hunters, anglers deal with disappearing ink routine

September 21, 2020 11:11 AM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game officials are reporting some hunters and anglers are finding faded licenses and/or tags but in much smaller numbers than in the…

Fire affecting your hunting area? Here’s what you need to know

September 17, 2020 1:36 PM News Team

Hunters and anyone else heading into the backcountry is advised to check with Forest Service ranger district offices or county sheriffs’ offices in…

Safe gun storage is focus of new anti-suicide movement

September 16, 2020 6:52 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Gem State has one of the highest rates of suicide by gun in the…

BBB says scammers are out taking advantage of the pandemic

September 16, 2020 9:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Better Business Bureau says scammers are out taking advantage of recent natural disasters and the pandemic. A…

Pocatello Animal Shelter to close Monday for kennel installation

September 11, 2020 9:47 AM News Team

The Pocatello Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 14 while staff installs new cat kennels at the…

What’s your spouse’s most annoying habit?

September 10, 2020 1:54 PM Jeff Roper

We love it when you call us and give your opinion. Just hearing from viewers makes us know that we’re connecting with you and enjoying the day…

Eastern Idaho State Fair hit with wind damage

September 9, 2020 10:06 AM Ariel Schroeder

Two barns at the Eastern Idaho State Fair took a hit during Labor Day’s powerful winds.…

Chubbuck Police cancel 2020 Trunk or Treat event

September 8, 2020 2:41 PM News Team

The Chubbuck Police Department has canceled the 2020 Trunk or Treat event scheduled for October.…

New skull exhibit at Idaho Museum of Natural History

September 8, 2020 12:52 PM Linda Larsen

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is getting ready for an exhibit that will feature some pretty spooky skulls just in time for…

Blackfoot Police trunk or treat canceled

September 8, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department has decided to cancel its trunk or treat this…

Hunting outlook for Southeast Idaho: What to expect and why

September 7, 2020 12:01 PM News Team

Archery season is underway in southeast Idaho, and many other hunting opportunities will soon…

Idaho Falls Zoo goes to fall hours

September 7, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo will be moving to fall hours on Tuesday.…

Program trains wild horses for use in Wyoming forest

September 7, 2020 12:18 PM Associated Press

Some 95,114 wild horses and burros roam free throughout the United States, according to a March 1 count by the federal Bureau of Land…

Northbound traffic on I-15 near Fort Hall

September 4, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Idaho State Police reports northbound traffic on Interstate 15 between mileposts 73-93 is currently at a standstill.…

Safety concerns raised over NuScale SMR project

September 2, 2020 5:40 PM Andrew Howe

Members of the scientific community are voicing concern after the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project received design approval from the U.S.…

2020 Festival of Trees suspended

September 2, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

The School District 25 Education Foundation announced Wednesday its Board of Directors has decided to suspend the 2020 Festival of Trees.…

Casper decides against ban on feeding feral cats, dogs

September 2, 2020 1:09 PM Associated Press

Officials in a Wyoming city have decided not to prohibit feeding feral cats and…

Premier Properties Real Estate in Pocatello, Idaho

Mortgage rates experience decline in Eastern Idaho

September 1, 2020 7:18 PM Cole Sams

While the pandemic hit the economy pretty hard in 2020, one aspect that has changed is the buying power of the consumer.…

Reward offered after 2 doe mule deer shot and left to waste near Elk Bend

September 1, 2020 12:11 PM News Team

Idaho Fish and Game is asking the public for information regarding the recent poaching of two doe mule deer shot and left to waste near Elk Bend,…

Gas prices edge up with end to summer season

August 31, 2020 9:01 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices rose 2.3 cents per gallon over the past week to an average $2.40 per gallon Sunday. …

White Sparrow Country store now open

August 31, 2020 11:34 AM Ariel Schroeder

After 128 years, the Archer General Store in Rexburg has been remodeled and taken over by new management. …

2020 big game hunting outlook

August 28, 2020 10:41 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped…

Chesbro offers free music lessons to kids

August 27, 2020 8:49 PM Adrian Luevano

Due to the pandemic, kids going back to school will not be able to participate in band or orchestra in some school…

What just happened?

August 25, 2020 1:39 PM Jeff Roper

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Mountain lion kills pastured horse in southern Idaho

August 25, 2020 1:26 PM Associated Press

Wildlife officials in Idaho have said a mountain lion attacked and killed a horse this weekend while it was…

Are you ready for fall hunting?

August 25, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

Hunting seasons are upon us in Idaho with opening day for general archery season starting on Aug. 30.…

Second East Idaho Food Fair Tour announced

August 24, 2020 4:33 PM News Team

The East Idaho Fair Food Tour announced on Monday a second tour for the late summer and fall…

Idaho Gas prices up slightly

August 24, 2020 8:54 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices rose only .3 cents per gallon in the past week, to an average of $2.38 per gallon.…

Texas angler reels in new catch-and-release record cutthroat trout

August 18, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

Sam Hix of Bellaire, Texas set a new catch-and-release state record Yellowstone cutthroat trout at 30.5 inches…

Idaho gas prices fall

August 17, 2020 9:40 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have fallen 2.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802…

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August 14, 2020 9:01 AM Jeff Roper

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Coexisting with creepy-crawlies

August 13, 2020 4:26 PM Andrew Howe

– Late-Summer through Early-Fall is the time of year Idahoans are most likely to come face to face with the infamous hobo…

Idaho State-Civic Symphony to offer free online performances

August 12, 2020 10:14 AM News Team

After months of planning during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho State-Civic Symphony is announcing a free, fully online fall 2020 season…