District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots
Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in…
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The need for blood is constant
Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…
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Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus
Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…
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Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food…
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Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher
Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…
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Idaho gas prices fall
Idaho gas prices have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past…
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Chubbuck woman gets kidney transplant after waiting years
In the midst of a pandemic, one Chubbuck woman got the best news of her…
Continue Reading Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers
During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free…
Continue Reading App uses AI to identify COVID-19
How would you feel if you could get coronavirus test results on your phone in a matter of seconds? Well, you might be able to soon.…
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Tutorial for correctly framing a remote video interview
A lot of television interviews are conducted over remote digital platforms these…
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Maintaining a journal of your experiences during coronavirus pandemic can go a long way to keeping the facts straight in the years and decades to…
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Fun and Easy Recipes for a Day at Home
If you’re stuck at home and your take-out options are limited, here are some fun, easy recipes you can make alone or with the whole…
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Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
Anxiety can be crippling for many Americans, especially during a crisis. Every headline can add pressure, worry, and uncertainty. And during…
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Hasbro launches website to keep families busy
Hasbro is pointing parents and caregivers to its new website, BringHomeTheFun.com.…
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Planting a Victory Garden
Victory Gardens have a long and loving tradition throughout history.…
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Free Streaming Options for Families
Why not take advantage of entertainment in the digital age and enjoy everything from Sports to…
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Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Talking about Coronavirus and the effects on our daily lives can be stressful or scary for anyone – but especially for…
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Shopping in Place: Options for Grocery Pickup and Delivery
We’ve tracked down the best online resources for shopping while…
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5 Myths (And 5 Facts) About COVID-19
There are lots of rumors and myths surrounding talk about the coronavirus. Let’s clear the clutter by dispelling some myths and focus on facts to…
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Top FREE resources for those new to remote working
The myth of office productivity has been proven false in the face of the COVID-19 crisis in the United…
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Local comedians are bringing laughter into our living rooms
They are offering everyone in the community a free live streaming performance.…
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Being prepared for what’s next
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Emergencies can strike at any moment. Just having a 72-hour supply of the necessities can take you a long way…
Continue Reading Videographer helping local businesses stay active on social media
Times are tough for numerous local businesses. One local videographer is working to help keep them active on social media.…
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Idaho Falls 2020 Liberty on Parade theme announced
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2020 theme and award categories for this year’s Liberty on Parade for the 4th of July.…
Continue Reading With slack demand gas prices continue to dip
A lack of demand and cratering oil prices continues to push gas prices…
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Local restaurant shows you how to cook your favorite meals
Missing the food from your favorite restaurant? Pocatello’s Puerto Vallarta has you covered.…
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Interfaith Council joins The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in invitation for worldwide fasting and prayer
Local Interfaith Council asks all to join them in personal fasting and prayer Sunday, March 29, 2020 for relief from the COVID-19…
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Bar-B-Que for a cause
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With many people staying at home, the demands on the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission starts to rise. Pitmaster Bar-B-Que…
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Coronavirus cancels Carlson family cruise
The Carlson family has spent the last week at home, hanging out and going on horse rides. But before the coronavirus outbreak, they had the trip of a…
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EIRMC prepares to tackle coronavirus
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – East Idaho Regional Medical Center has conducted over 50 COVID-19 tests and so far they have all come back negative.…
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Bingham’s telehealth lets patients see doctors without leaving home
People are doing more from home than ever before: working, exercising and even visiting the…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue adjusts services due to COVID-19
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue (BASR) will be limiting its public counter services at least through April 15 to help combat the spread of…
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Idaho Food Bank needs funds as they prepare for increase in volume
The Idaho Food Bank is preparing for an increase in the need for food as administrators are scrambling to find volunteers, food and additional…
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Relief in the form of food for Idaho educators
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- In difficult times we can always find comfort in Idaho’s best. For, Jefferson Joint School District 251, that relief came…
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Restaurants are trying to deal with the stay at home order
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Restaurants are used to competing for diners throughout the year, but due to COVID-19, local restaurants are just…
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Social distancing also impacting law enforcement
Gov. Brad Little’s state-wide stay-home order doesn’t include essential services like law enforcement, but agencies are still feeling the effects of…
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Fish and Game says you can still hunt and social distance, get license online
Fish and Game is not restricting hunting and fishing access during the stay-at-home…
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Snake River Animal Shelter shuts down
UPDATE: Snake River Animal Shelter is completely shut…
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Curbside meals for seniors draws a crowd
The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is used to offering lunch for their members, but not curbside…
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Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch
The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…
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Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens
Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…
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Buy A Bag, Feed A Pet
The Snake River Animal Shelter not only provides food for the dogs and cats at the shelter but also to the community pet owners in need.…
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SIPH recommends strict adherence to public health guidance
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is not recommending food establishments close at this…
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Truckers experiencing a hard road due to COVID-19
It’s been a long road for truckers over the past few weeks.…
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Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections
Wildlife advocates on Wednesday asked a U.S. judge to force the government into deciding if the snow-loving wolverine should be federally protected…
Continue Reading Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes
Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…
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Chick-fil-A closing its dining room
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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Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone
More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials…
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Gas prices drop in Idaho
Idaho gas prices fell 4 cents per gallon in the past week, while the national price fell 14.3 cents per gallon during the same time…
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Bars react after Gate City Brewfest postponement
Several Pocatello bars decided to have a brewfest of their own after the annual event was postponed.…
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Yellowstone Bear World welcomes 11 new cubs
Twin, nine-week old bear cubs made their way onto the Local News 8 set Friday morning to help announce the exciting news they’ll be on a brief “tour”…
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Gyms working to combat potential spread of COVID-19
Recently, gyms have been identified as potentially risky areas due to the potential of both direct and indirect transmission of the virus.…
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Yellowstone biologists spot first bear of 2020
The first confirmed grizzly bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park of 2020 occurred on…
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1970s rock band, The Sweet, to perform in Pocatello this summer
The latest announcement in the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre summer concert series is sure to rock some socks…
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Idaho wildlife officials investigate sturgeon poaching
State wildlife authorities are investigating a poaching incident after a sturgeon carcass was found in the Boise…
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Idaho gas prices up as oil market rocks
Ahead of an international oil market meltdown this week, Idaho gas prices rose 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week. …
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Grace Lutheran packs 40k meals in record time
Grace Lutheran High School set aside two hours on both Friday and Saturday to pack 40,000 meals for the Idaho Foodbank.…
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Missing diary from 1956 returned to its original owner
Goodwill stores have been known to hold hidden gems, even in the Gem State.…
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40,000 meals for the food bank: Grace Lutheran hosts Meals of Hope event
Grace Lutheran High School is working to send 40,000 meals to the Idaho…
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Reward offered for information regarding bull elk shot and left to waste
Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports a bull elk was shot twice approximately 30 yards off of the Dingle Pond road, in Dingle in Bear Lake County…
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Rolling for a good cause: Wheelchair basketball exhibition fundraises for the disabled
A wheelchair basketball exhibition game was held at Elwell Gym on Wednesday as a fundraiser for the Franklin County Medical Center’s (FCMC)…
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Tips to make getting your Star Card easier
If you’re part of the 95 percent of Idahoans who still haven’t gotten their Star Card, here are some tips to make the process…
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Officials seek baby moose poacher
Idaho Fish and Game is looking for information regarding a poaching incident south of Driggs.…
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80’s rock and roll tribute band, Hairball, to light up Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre May 2
A ‘bombastic celebration of arena rock’ is coming to the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre in…
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Students create pantry for food-insecure kids
More than 11 million children in America are food insecure, and two Blackfoot students want to…
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Putt-Putt tournament sends golfers around Pocatello for a good cause
The Bannock Civitan Putt-Putt Tournament sent 82 teams of golfers to more than 20 bars Saturday as part of the annual fundraiser.…
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A night of art and chili at ISU
An evening of Art a la carte welcomed the community into Idaho State University’s art department Thursday.…
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Yellowstone bison entering Montana face slaughter, hunters
One of the last and largest wild bison populations in North America has begun its migration out of Yellowstone National Park into southwestern…
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Pocatello Regional Airport did not get grant for Denver flights
After months of anticipation, the Pocatello Regional Airport was not chosen to receive a grant that would fund flights to…
Continue Reading For King and Country, Echosmith coming to Pocatello summer 2020
The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre released more of the summer 2020…
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Pothole warnings issued for some roads
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Transportation Department has issued pothole warnings for Highway 20 and Highway 33. Highway 33 has a 45…
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Remodeled Rooms Revealed to Scott Family
Children of the Scott’s family in Blackfoot finally got to see how their new rooms turned out. For the past five years the Ridge Crest Elementary…
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Panel meets to discuss nuclear waste removal agreement
On Friday, a panel including Senator Jim Risch, Congressman Mike Simpson and Governor Brad Little came together at the Bennion Student Union to…
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Taco John’s launches re-branding and growth initiative
A Wyoming-based fast food company is attempting to revamp its branding and expand the franchise as it adds new stores and remodels older…
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Clif Bar wrapper recycling to end in Wyoming, elsewhere
A program to recycle energy bar wrappers is ending in Jackson and…
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Business as usual: Jakers open after car crashes through front door
Jakers Bar and Grill is open for business and operating as normal after a car drove through the restaurant’s front door Monday.…
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Authorities report more pronghorn killed in train accident
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is reporting an additional 32 pronghorn have been killed in a second train accident in eastern…
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Low beaver activity in Mink Creek may not be linked to trapping
Watershed Guardians and Idaho Fish and Game have separately been tracking the beaver activity in the area, and both have noticed a drop in…
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Smooches From Pooches event in Pocatello
If your Valentine’s Day quest for unconditional love was unsuccessful, it’s not too late to find some at the Smooches for Pooches event at the…
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Local seniors get surprise hugs for Valentine’s Day
“I don’t have family here, so a few hugs from other people are always…
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How early should you plan your Valentine’s Day plans?
“My biggest suggestion would be to definitely book early because we’ve been booked and telling people no since…
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On The Hook Fish & Chips brings waves of people out
It’s not often a food truck has people track everywhere it goes.…
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It is time to update your Windows operating system
It is time to look at your computer software and see if you need to update to the newest Windows operating…
Continue Reading Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre plans to increase concert frequency
Bannock County is negotiating an agreement with Live Nation that would allow the production of the county’s own shows at the Portneuf Health Trust…
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Competitors gather at Jackson Hole for Kings and Queens of Corbet’s
Low temperatures and howling winds couldn’t stop 24 skiers and snowboarders from taking a leap for $10,000.…
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Regulatory fees could drop for Idaho elk hunting ranches
The director of the Idaho Department of Agriculture will have authority to set regulatory fees paid by elk hunting ranches under legislation sent to…
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Idaho visitors could see big hike in hunting, fishing fees
Legislation significantly increasing what it will cost nonresidents to hunt deer and elk in Idaho headed to the full Senate on…
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Elk hit by train in Bear Lake County
A train collided with a small group of elk near Dingle in Bear Lake County early Sunday morning.…
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ISU Business Leader of the Year named
The Pocatello Pet Lodge and Pocatello Pet Lodge, Too owner is the Idaho State University Alpha Kappa Psi Delta Upsilon Chapter 61st Idaho Business…
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Local boy heads to Washington D.C.
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Kaleb Chatelain was awarded the Prudential Spirit of Community Award. On average, 2 awards are given per state. A…
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Family-friendly events celebrate Fire and Ice fest
The first full weekend of every February only means one thing in Lava Hot Springs: Fire & Ice Winterfest. All weekend, dozens of family-friendly…
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Second group of elk ushered across highway near Sugar City
A group of 150 elk moved out of Teton Canyon earlier this week and headed west towards Highway 20 near Sugar City, again causing concern for passing…
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$7,000 offered for help in 2018 Wyoming bird, dog poisonings
U.S. and Wyoming officials are offering cash rewards for useful information as they investigate the poisoning deaths of three dogs and dozens of…
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Gate City using traffic center to identify roads that need plowing
In recent years, the City of Pocatello has been using traffic cameras to identify which streets they need to send plows to.…
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Left lane blocked on I-15 south of Shelley
Idaho State Police is on scene assisting a semi that is stalled in the left lane on northbound I-15 near milepost 105 and a half, south of Shelley.…
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Winter weather advisory for East Idaho: Prepare ahead of time for travel
The Idaho Transportation Department and the National Weather Service are advising you use caution while traveling beginning Wednesday evening due to…
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Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…
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Blackfoot considering renaming historic Yellowstone Highway
The city of Blackfoot is asking people what they think of the idea of renaming the historic Yellowstone…
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Grizzly captures, kills, down substantially in Wyoming
Wildlife managers relocated or killed substantially fewer grizzly bears in northwestern Wyoming in 2019 compared to…
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