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Man arrested after chase, shooting involving deputy

February 19, 2021 9:51 AM News Team

A man is in custody after a chase and shooting involving a deputy…

Man killed in standoff with Bingham Sheriff deputies identified

February 14, 2021 8:58 PM News Team

A man who barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Sunday died after a shooting involving Bingham County Sheriff deputies.…

County commissioners discuss future land

February 16, 2021 10:39 AM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, Bannock County commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the area’s future land use…

Bingham County man arrested following ICAC investigation

February 2, 2021 4:58 PM News Team

Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the arrest of a Blackfoot man following an investigation by his office’s Internet Crimes Against…

People 65 and older can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho

February 1, 2021 11:01 AM Emma Iannacone

As of 10:00 a.m. Monday, there are still appointments available in March.…

Committee plans for EISF in 2021

January 28, 2021 6:22 PM Cole Sams

One of our community’s most popular events is on schedule for…

East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others

January 26, 2021 2:20 PM Emma Iannacone

Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…

#IdahoKind campaign aims to serve one million hungry Idahoans

January 18, 2021 3:02 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we…

Opening ceremony at The Village in Blackfoot, ID

Local group opens foster care closet in Blackfoot

January 15, 2021 6:01 PM Cole Sams

The Village, a foster care closet, hosted its grand opening on Friday at its new location at 35 E. Pacific Street in Blackfoot. The foster care…

$23.9 million bond proposed for Blackfoot School District

January 14, 2021 6:31 PM Cole Sams

The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school…

A record low in homes for sale drives up the price to buy in East Idaho

January 13, 2021 7:11 PM Adrian Luevano

Be prepared to spend more on a house if you are looking to buy one in Eastern…

DHW rolls out IdahoSTRONG program

January 12, 2021 11:08 AM News Team

The City of Blackfoot is supportive of the program and what it offers…

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot to open Monday

December 4, 2020 4:57 PM News Team

The new Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot will open to the public on…

Bingham Memorial Hospital in Blackfoot, ID

BMH is now a Level IV Trauma Center

December 3, 2020 10:07 AM Cole Sams

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare has designated Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) a Time Sensitive Emergency (TSE) Level IV Trauma…

Volunteers package Thanksgiving meals at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church

Community Dinner Table hands out meals for Thanksgiving in Blackfoot

November 28, 2020 10:35 AM Cole Sams

The Community Dinner Table served Thanksgiving dinner at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church. The CDT prepared and packaged meals that were…

Negative COVID-19 test not a green light for family Thanksgiving, safety tips from SIPH

November 24, 2020 7:05 PM Emma Iannacone

Families across the country are making the tough decision this week as to how they’ll spend their…

Blackfoot School District looks to address overcrowding

November 11, 2020 4:48 PM Bre Clark

Blackfoot School District No. 55 officials will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to present a new school…

BMH celebrates more than 1,000 orthopedic Mako robotic-arm assisted surgeries

November 4, 2020 5:38 PM News Team

Bingham Memorial Hospital announced its orthopedic surgeons are the first in Eastern Idaho to have performed more than 1,000 Mako…

Locals gather in Blackfoot to watch final Presidential Debate

October 22, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – People across the nation reacted to watching the Presidential Debate on Thursday night. Almost 100 people showed up to…

Blackfoot woman sentenced

October 22, 2020 5:47 PM News Team

A 32-year-old Blackfoot woman appeared before Judge Thompson in Bingham County on Wednesday for sentencing in two criminal cases and disposition of…

U-Haul trailer spills contents in accident on Blackfoot overpass

October 18, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating an accident involving a U-Haul trailer in…

Pay It Forward: Making Masks

October 14, 2020 4:21 PM Todd Kunz

A local woman loves to sow and her hobby currently is making face masks for individuals and…

BMH offers advanced mammogram innovation

October 7, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Bingham Memorial Hospital now offers the new Clarity HD high-resolution 3D imaging technology on the Genius 3D Mammography exam.…

#5 QB Zach Park talks with Head Coach David Spillet during game against Idaho Falls on Sept. 25

COVID-19 impact leads to football cancelations

October 7, 2020 10:30 AM Cole Sams

Local sporting events in eastern Idaho are being disrupted due to COVID-19.…

Blackfoot man sentenced to 3 life sentences

October 1, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

A 36-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced Thursday to three life sentences on three counts of lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16. …

Health officials warn Southeast Idaho hospitals nearing high capacity

September 22, 2020 2:19 PM Emma Iannacone

The biggest threat Covid-19 poses to our healthcare system is the potential that hospitals will fill…

Blackfoot School District students diagnosed with COVID-19

September 15, 2020 3:16 PM News Team

Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress and Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced two students in the district were recently…

Election 2020: Important dates to know

September 14, 2020 4:47 PM Emma Iannacone

With less than two months until the 2020 election, it’s important to have a plan to vote safely this…

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.…

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…

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.…

East Idaho State Fair prioritizes 4-H and public safety

September 4, 2020 4:24 PM Chelsea Briar

The intent of the East Idaho State Fair this year is to keep the fairgrounds as localized as possible to prevent the risk of people from all over…

Same fair food, different style

September 2, 2020 9:19 PM Adrian Luevano

The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off on Friday, but it will look a little different than we are used…

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…

Bingham County Sheriff urges drivers to pay extra attention as school starts

August 18, 2020 12:08 PM News Team

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers to pay extra close attention as school starts up and harvest season is in full…

EISF rodeo tickets on sale Thursday

July 28, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair will be hosting the only pro rodeo happening in Idaho this…

It’s BOSS: Blackfoot School District working on new online option

July 27, 2020 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

The Blackfoot School District 55 is working on an online option for families who want to avoid in-person learning, but still want to stay in the…

East Idaho Fair Food Tour makes a stop in Idaho Falls

July 23, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

The East Idaho Fair Food Tour is making a stop in Idaho Falls on…

EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment

July 17, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…

Vendors announce East Idaho Fair Food Tour

July 14, 2020 10:40 AM News Team

Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food…

2020 Independence Day celebration events

June 26, 2020 2:21 PM News Team

Below are the 2020 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…

Blackfoot Mayor will block Eastern Idaho State Fair without a health plan

June 29, 2020 2:47 PM News Team

Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll says he will not allow the Eastern Idaho State Fair to proceed until he sees an acceptable health plan. …

EISF board to move forward with the fair

June 25, 2020 8:51 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho State Fair votes to move forward with the…

Attempted murder charges dropped for Blackfoot man

June 25, 2020 2:30 PM Andrew Howe

A Blackfoot man now faces charges for aggravated assault, after the state dropped an initial charge of attempted murder.…

Shawn Cochran, Corey J. Hall and Shawn S. Petersen

Motel confrontation lands 1 in hospital, 3 in jail

June 19, 2020 5:33 PM Chelsea Briar

Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping and battery at the Y Motel on S. Boulevard in…

3 charged with kidnapping in ongoing investigation

June 18, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Police took an initial report of a possible aggravated battery and kidnapping that occurred near the 1300 block of S. Broadway in…

Bingham County ropes in Idaho High School Rodeo Championships

June 12, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The battle of two counties over who will host the state’s high school rodeo championship is over. Bingham county…

Blackfoot man sentenced to at least 10 years for rape

June 9, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

A 51-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison on a guilty plea to the charge of rape…

Blackfoot School District summer food program begins June 15

June 8, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

Blackfoot School District 55 Summer Food Service Program begins June…

Blackfoot Mayor donates $1,000 award to Blackfoot Bandits Special Olympics

June 8, 2020 12:08 PM News Team

Last year, Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll was one of the 68 mayors across the state of Idaho who successfully completed the challenge of averaging…

Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening

June 2, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…

Movies are back: theaters plan to reopen after Governor gives OK

May 28, 2020 4:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Royal Theaters plan to open the Blackfoot Movie Mill and the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.…

Meat Madness: local vendors, restaurants impacted by meat supply chain

May 26, 2020 7:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Prices rising, restaurants nixing menu items, and animals going to waste: the state of the supply chain in a nut…

Drivers urged to use online services as DMVs tackle backlog from COVID-19

May 19, 2020 1:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is urging drivers to use online services to help reduce crowds and wait times at our local…

Blackfoot man to serve more than 10 years for role in carjacking

May 19, 2020 12:39 PM News Team

U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced a 23-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to more than 10 years (130 months) in prison…

Search continues following fatal crash involving 48 dogs

May 19, 2020 9:40 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue is assisting with the safe handling of the dogs that have been located following the…

Gordman’s stores to close in Blackfoot and Burley

May 13, 2020 8:28 AM News Team

The Gordman’s variety store in Blackfoot will close this summer, the result of a bankruptcy filing by its parent company…

“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout

May 12, 2020 12:18 PM Emma Iannacone

Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…

Investigation of man’s death complete

May 6, 2020 3:44 PM News Team

Following an autopsy, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office determined the 39-year-old California man was a victim of suicide.…

A window of opportunity: Martha’s Cafe reopens with a drive-thru

May 6, 2020 8:28 PM News Team

Adding a drive-thru had always been something they discussed, but having to shut their doors to customers was the motivation they needed to actually…

Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market

April 24, 2020 7:23 PM News Team

Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…

Bingham GOP to hold forum with Legislative candidates

April 24, 2020 5:00 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Republican Central Committee will hold a virtual forum with candidates running in the Idaho Legislative District 31B.…

Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus

April 22, 2020 8:11 PM News Team

Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…

Blackfoot firefighter faces rape allegations

April 21, 2020 11:23 AM News Team

A Blackfoot City Firefighter and EMT faces two charges of felony rape. …

Two popular radio hosts no longer on the air

April 20, 2020 4:11 PM Todd Kunz

Long-time morning news radio hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, are no longer on the airwaves as of…

Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020

April 18, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…

Distributing food to those in need

April 16, 2020 8:18 PM Adrian Luevano

The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…

New COVID-19 case reported in Bingham County

April 16, 2020 2:08 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bingham County. …

Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure

April 9, 2020 7:08 PM News Team

Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…

Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher

April 8, 2020 8:59 AM Emma Iannacone

Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…

Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week

April 7, 2020 8:12 PM News Team

School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the…

Interfaith Council joins The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in invitation for worldwide fasting and prayer

March 27, 2020 10:59 PM Todd Kunz

Local Interfaith Council asks all to join them in personal fasting and prayer Sunday, March 29, 2020 for relief from the COVID-19…

Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue adjusts services due to COVID-19

March 26, 2020 6:09 PM News Team

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…

Social distancing also impacting law enforcement

March 25, 2020 8:13 PM News Team

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…

Shelley man running for Bingham County Sheriff

March 24, 2020 2:01 PM News Team

Saying the office should not be political, Jake Johnson has announced he will be a candidate for Bingham County Sheriff as an Independent. …

Bingham County fire departments will deliver groceries, medications and health care items

March 23, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Fire Departments throughout Bingham County are banding together to help the vulnerable population with the delivery of groceries, medications and…

Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch

March 23, 2020 2:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…

Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns

March 20, 2020 10:56 PM Todd Kunz

News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…

32-year-old man charged with arson

March 20, 2020 11:44 AM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department and the Blackfoot Fire Department were dispatched to a fully engulfed residence on fire in the 800 block of South…

Blackfoot School District launches free grab n’ go meals for children

March 19, 2020 11:06 AM News Team

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.…

Senator Risch talks about stimulus package helping Idaho

March 17, 2020 7:14 PM Todd Kunz

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…

COVID-19 screening and visitor protocols at Bingham Memorial Hospital

March 17, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Bingham Memorial Hospital has implemented updated visitor…

Blackfoot Mayor considers options and encourages common sense

March 17, 2020 6:04 AM News Team

Blackfoot Mayor Marc Caroll says he is not yet prepared to declare a state of emergency in the city, but is still considering the…

District: People are in favor of 4-day week

March 12, 2020 8:32 PM News Team

Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a recent survey showed that more than 80% of district parents, teachers and students were…

Gordman’s grand opening announced in Blackfoot

March 11, 2020 11:34 AM News Team

The Gordman’s Department Store in Blackfoot will host its grand opening Tuesday, March 31. …

3 Idaho Falls people suspected in LA murder and other drug crimes

March 10, 2020 3:10 PM News Team

Three Idaho Falls residents are suspected in a multi-state crime spree, including an Los Angeles…

blackhawk bbq pit truck serves customers

Scorched local food truck back in business this week

March 8, 2020 3:03 PM Emma Iannacone

The popular Blackhawk BBQ Pit food truck is preparing for it’s reopening after an accident shut down…

Bingham Health Care orders patient screening protocol

March 6, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

Bingham Healthcare in Blackfoot is monitoring developments in the COVID-19 health emergency. …

East Idaho prepares for potential coronavirus spread

March 5, 2020 8:15 PM News Team

Coronavirus cases are on the rise and people around east Idaho are taking steps to prepare.…

City of Blackfoot working on new logo

March 3, 2020 9:08 PM News Team

For years, Blackfoot has used the city’s seal as its logo. Several years ago, some of those running the city felt that it wasn’t marketing itself…

Bingham County deputy receives special note after rollover crash

March 3, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

On February 17, Bingham County Deputy Josh Eaton was called to the scene of a rollover crash.…

Students create pantry for food-insecure kids

March 1, 2020 12:00 PM Emma Iannacone

More than 11 million children in America are food insecure, and two Blackfoot students want to…

Blackfoot School District weighing switch to 4-day week

February 28, 2020 2:47 PM News Team

The Blackfoot School District is considering switching from a five-day week to a four-day week in an effort to “recruit and retain” highly qualified…

Family owned carwash turns into Blackfoot’s newest laundromat

February 25, 2020 10:22 AM Emma Iannacone

After 20 years in business, the Oakridge Store Carwash is now Sophie’s Suds and Dry…

Bingham County Search and Rescue fundraising for new building

February 22, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Bingham County Search and Rescue is hosting its annual dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday night. But this year, the group is hoping to raise…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Remodeled Rooms Revealed to Scott Family

February 21, 2020 9:36 PM News Team

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…

Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland running for reelection

February 20, 2020 2:09 PM Emma Iannacone

Craig Rowland is running for Bingham County Sheriff…

Register here for annual Bingham’s Got Talent

February 20, 2020 3:20 PM Emma Iannacone

For more than a decade, Bingham County residents have been showcasing talent and raising money for cancer…

New apprenticeship gives people local career opportunities

February 19, 2020 5:51 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s a new option for people looking for a career in southeast…

Shelley man enters plea after hiding grandmother’s death

February 11, 2020 4:52 PM News Team

A Shelley man who hid his grandmother’s dead body for five years agreed to a plea deal in Bingham County court Tuesday.…