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Snake River Valley residents have access to new outpatient COVID-19 treatment

December 12, 2020 12:25 PM News Team

Patients who have tested positive for COVID-19 have a new treatment option that could reduce their chances of needing to be hospitalized because of…

Amber Alert Cancelled

December 11, 2020 9:35 PM News Team

An Amber Alert for a missing Idaho Falls boy has been cancelled.…

Stay warm while spending less on heat this winter

December 11, 2020 2:03 PM Chelsea Briar

Winterizing your home can save you money on your power bill and keep you warm throughout the…

Hospital beds continue to be close to capacity in Eastern Idaho

December 11, 2020 9:41 AM Andrew Howe

The Chief Operations Officer at Idaho Falls Community Hospital says their Intensive Care Unit can handle 35 COVID patients. …

Arby’s makes YMCA donation

December 11, 2020 8:43 AM News Team

The area Arby’s ownership group has committed $5,800 in support of the Idaho Falls YMCA “Make A Difference” campaign. …

Live Christmas nativity comes to Idaho Falls

December 10, 2020 2:30 PM Chelsea Briar

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is putting on a live nativity scene at the temple grounds Thursday at 6…

Pay It Forward: Clandestine Kringle

December 9, 2020 3:49 PM Todd Kunz

Donate or adopt a family for Christmas and Clandestine Kringle will take care of the…

Ruptured gas line forces evacuations

December 9, 2020 12:34 PM News Team

Six homes have been evacuated due to a main gas line accident in Idaho…

“Give hope by using your lunch money to feed a family”

December 9, 2020 1:16 PM Chelsea Briar

The Commerce decided to keep the “Out of the Box” lunches event alive by giving back to hungry and struggling neighbors who are also feeling the…

Idaho Falls Fire Department pushes new vehicle into service

December 7, 2020 4:25 PM News Team

Idaho Falls station 4 Firefighters pushed a new engine into service Monday.…

Christmas tree sales on the rise

December 7, 2020 9:37 AM Ariel Schroeder

Getting a real Christmas tree seems to be on a lot of people’s wish list, as a local tree farmer tells us there’s been a spike in sales this…

Elliot Page’s announcement offers a learning opportunity for all of us

December 6, 2020 4:30 PM Chelsea Briar

Elliot Page wrote a letter on Instagram announcing he is transgender with he/they pronouns.…

Falcon Food Pantry helping hungry CEI students in need

December 6, 2020 6:04 PM Chelsea Briar

The College of Eastern Idaho now has a Falcon Food Pantry on campus to assist students who may be struggling with food insecurity.…

Eagle Rock Gallery hosts Christmas party

December 7, 2020 9:41 AM Ariel Schroeder

A local business is offering the community a chance to celebrate the beauty of the holidays with a Christmas party gallery…

Charitable donation aims to help sexually abused children

December 4, 2020 2:59 PM Chelsea Briar

The Fraternal Order of Eagles (F.O.E) presented a check for $6,717.03 to the Building Hope Today Foundation founder, Matt Morgan, on Thursday…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

December 3, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

Protecting your holiday gifts from theft

December 3, 2020 3:37 PM Chelsea Briar

Gifts left out in the open while we store hop this holiday season may be an invitation for…

Eagles Lodge donates food to the Community Food Basket

December 3, 2020 3:37 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls Fraternal Order of the Eagles (F.O.E) conducted a food drive throughout the month of…

Idaho Falls Community Hospital celebrates one-year anniversary during Pandemic

December 2, 2020 6:20 PM Adrian Luevano

fter only being open for three months, Idaho Falls Community Hospital was faced with the COVID-19…

Phone scam in Idaho Falls area

December 2, 2020 6:04 PM News Team

Many Idaho Falls residents have received targeted phone calls from individuals claiming to be an Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) employee or…

New deep-temp freezer ready to store COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine in East Idaho

December 2, 2020 4:31 PM Ariel Schroeder

Eastern Idaho Public Health has a new unique low-temperature freezer capable of storing the Pfizer COVID-19…

BLM Idaho Falls District hiring wildland firefighters

December 2, 2020 9:46 AM Ariel Schroeder

If you’re looking to turn over a new leaf in your career, the bureau of land management is offering a path…

Suspect charged in armed robbery

December 1, 2020 8:41 AM News Team

A 33-year old man was arraigned in Bonneville County Magistrate Court Monday in connection with the armed robbery of a missionary in Idaho Falls…

Joseph A. Clark Building in Idaho Falls, ID

Veteran Center moving from Pocatello to Idaho Falls

November 30, 2020 6:27 PM Cole Sams

The US Veterans Center in Eastern Idaho is moving from the Gate City to a new facility in Idaho Falls. Their current location has been helping…

Shop and chicken coop lost in Sunday morning fire

November 29, 2020 1:28 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS (KIFI) Idaho Falls Fire units were able to extinguish and control a Sunday morning outbuilding, chicken coop fire, on the north side of…

Idaho Falls Police investigate “porch pirate” thefts

November 29, 2020 3:39 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are investigating a series of “porch pirate” package thefts in the Fairway Estates area. …

Police search for armed robbery suspects

November 28, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are looking for suspects involved in the robbery of a Mormon Church missionary at knifepoint.…

Idaho Falls creating enforcement guidelines for COVID-19 restrictions

November 27, 2020 5:32 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho Falls officials are sharing details on how they will handle violations of COVID-19 restrictions put in place by Governor…

Drive-up Thanksgiving meals at Elks Lodge help locals in need

November 27, 2020 9:22 AM Ariel Schroeder

For 33 years the Salvation Army has hosted its traditional Thanksgiving feast at the Elks lodge but this year was a little…

Celebrating Small Business Saturday will help local shops stay open

November 30, 2020 9:48 AM Ariel Schroeder

Your part in this year’s Small Business Saturday is more critical than ever…

Idaho Falls lights up Christmas

November 27, 2020 8:39 AM News Team

The Christmas season opens in Idaho Falls with a number of events in the downtown area., both in-person and…

Diablas Kitchen pepares Thanksgiving meals for Soup Kitchen

November 25, 2020 2:35 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local woman is stepping up to make sure those who are struggling have a Thanksgiving meal in their home during this tough…

IFPD Lieutenant Scott Killian retires

November 25, 2020 11:03 AM News Team

Lieutenant Scott Killian has served as an Idaho Falls Police Officer since 1994.…

EIRMC shares tips to stay safe while preparing Thanksgiving meals

November 24, 2020 6:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

Many are staying home for Thanksgiving to stay safe from COVID-19, but now we are being reminded that we also need to stay safe in the…

Early morning apartment complex fire

November 24, 2020 10:30 AM News Team

A structure fire Tuesday morning at the 1900 block of Henryanna Avenue caused an estimated $10,000 in property damage and $5,000 in content damage.…

Robbery suspect makes court appearance

November 20, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

UPDATE: 11-23-20: Robbery suspect Gary Holdaway was scheduled to make a first-appearance in Bonneville County Magistrate Court…

Where to get a Thanksgiving meal this year

November 23, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Senior Center and Community Food Basket is offering a take-out Thanksgiving meal on…

Police seek Community Reentry Center walkaway

November 21, 2020 1:20 PM News Team

An inmate of the Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center walked away the facility at 5:34 a.m. Saturday. …

US-20-I-15 Corridor study enters next phase

November 20, 2020 10:44 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has released a report outlining favored alternatives for a new I-15/ US 20…

New technique allows ISP forensic scientists to match DNA in unsolved cases

November 18, 2020 2:56 PM Chelsea Briar

Idaho State Police Forensic Services (ISPFS) recently received a grant for $150,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance that will go towards…

Idaho Falls Chamber launches “Hope Lunches” program

November 18, 2020 11:29 AM News Team

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce “Hope Lunch” donations are aimed at supporting the Community Food…

Idaho Falls Community Hospital offering outpatient COVID-19 antibody treatment

November 16, 2020 1:02 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Community Hospital has been selected as one of the hospitals statewide to provide Idahoans with a new, outpatient antibody treatment,…

High school youth stand to benefit from CEI early college programs

November 15, 2020 9:39 AM Chelsea Briar

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) Early College Programs offer students the opportunity to earn college credits and industry certifications while still…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

November 13, 2020 12:08 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

Fire damages Idaho Falls shop

November 13, 2020 8:27 AM News Team

)-Damage was estimated at $100,000 after fire destroyed a shop near a home in the 2000 block of North Holmes, just west of Vicker’s Western Store, at…

Mountain America Center showing promise for moving forward

November 12, 2020 3:32 PM Chelsea Briar

Tourism revenue is rising again after a drastic dip due to the pandemic and the Idaho Falls Auditorium District is optimistic about moving forward…

Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen reopens Thursday

November 12, 2020 11:24 AM News Team, Adrian Luevano

The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen will re-open for service starting Thursday, Nov.…

Pay It Forward: First Christian Church

November 11, 2020 3:58 PM Todd Kunz

A church in Idaho Falls is filling the gap when the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen had to temporarily shutdown due to COVID-19 safety…

Job Corps enrolling now at CEI

November 11, 2020 3:34 PM Chelsea Briar

Community colleges all over the state recently upgraded to include a Job Corps program on all…

Police still searching for missing person

November 10, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your help in locating 32-year-old Sterling Johnson who was last seen on October 30 around 4 p.m.…

Idaho businesses urge people to use ‘common sense’ as COVID-19 cases rise

November 9, 2020 5:33 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Business for Education published an open letter, urging Idahoans to listen to doctors and use “good old Idaho common…

CEI aims to help parents stay in college through child care grant

November 8, 2020 2:17 PM Chelsea Briar

The U.S. Department of Education awarded College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) a $120,000 child care grant.…

Local author publishes book revealing what it’s like being black in east Idaho

November 6, 2020 5:39 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local author has released his second…

Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen trying to re-open

November 6, 2020 11:51 AM News Team

Shortly after the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen closed, it was informed about a grant opportunity via the Department of Labor.…

Chaplains in training to aid local law enforcement agencies

November 6, 2020 11:53 AM Chelsea Briar

Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) operates as a sounding board for law enforcement to contact in the event that workforce stress begins to…

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.…

East Idaho hospitals are worried about rising COVID-19 numbers

November 5, 2020 8:41 PM Adrian Luevano

Hospitals in Eastern Idaho are seeing an increase in patients from the regional area, plus Montana and Wyoming as…

Red Cross stresses need for blood donations through the holidays

November 5, 2020 5:50 PM Andrew Howe

The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood during the holiday…

Fluor Idaho director earns prestigious award

November 5, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

Environment, Safety, Health & Quality director for Fluor Idaho has been awarded the 2020 E. Gail de Planque Medal by the American Nuclear Society…

Hippie Down remains open despite pandemic and storefront car accident

November 5, 2020 11:43 AM Chelsea Briar

A truck ran through the storefront of Hippie Down on October…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

November 5, 2020 1:04 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

Black Canyon Middle School principal named

November 5, 2020 12:54 PM News Team

Craig Miller has been selected as the principal for Black Canyon Middle…

D93 board approves changes to reopening plan

November 5, 2020 12:49 PM News Team

The Bonneville School District School Board approved changes to the district’s reopening plan Wednesday.…

“Future Tech Learning Center” coming to CEI

November 4, 2020 11:37 AM Chelsea Briar

College of Eastern Idaho has been awarded a $1.2 million Economic Development Administration grant to design and build a 90,000 square foot career…

INL offering tech-based economic development grants

November 4, 2020 11:02 AM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory is taking applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2021 technology-based economic development…

Idaho Site continues cleanup progress under 25-year-old landmark agreement

November 3, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

It’s been 25 years since the Department of Energy (DOE), the state of Idaho, and U.S. Navy signed a landmark agreement providing timelines for…

Fourth-graders meet IF Mayor to learn election process

November 2, 2020 5:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

Before Tuesday’s historic elections, there are still lessons to be learned about the political…

Bannock, Bonneville Counties early votes exceed half of 2016 total votes

November 2, 2020 5:42 PM Emma Iannacone

Early voting was encouraged by Idaho state officials all year, in order to keep Election Day polls from becoming super spreaders of the…

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.…

Criminal offenders are still held accountable during the pandemic

October 31, 2020 6:15 PM Chelsea Briar

Some people may have an inaccurate perception of how COVID-19 is impacting our public safety in regard to holding capacities in our jail facilities…

Idaho Falls firefighters fight Saturday morning apartment fire

October 31, 2020 8:42 AM News Team

Idaho Falls firefighters put out an apartment fire Saturday morning on Water…

Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen temporarily closing

October 30, 2020 10:53 AM News Team

As a result of the increasing COVID–19 numbers in Bonneville and surrounding counties, the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen Board has decided to close its…

Former nuclear weapons workers celebrated with drive-thru event

October 30, 2020 10:04 AM Chelsea Briar

Former Idaho National Lab and Department of Energy workers are invited to attend the drive-through National Day of Remembrance Celebration hosted by…

Ghost Hunting in Idaho Falls

October 30, 2020 1:48 PM Jeff Roper

Ever feel like someone is watching…

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…

Fire causes an estimated $60,000 in damages

October 29, 2020 9:40 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports crews were dispatched to the 1800 block of E. 25th St. for an outside fire on Thursday around 6:30 p.m.…

D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week

October 29, 2020 5:29 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…

Kenneth Jones pleads guilty in Stephanie Eldredge case

October 29, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

The man who is being held for the death of Stephanie Eldredge pleaded guilty…

“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…

IFFD share tips to avoid winter house fires

October 28, 2020 6:41 PM Ariel Schroeder

Now is the time to prepare our home from winter…

Focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month overshadowed by pandemic

October 27, 2020 2:48 PM Ariel Schroeder

According to The Health Management Leadership, this year, more than ever, there is a need to focus on breast…

Wanted suspect in custody

October 27, 2020 12:18 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police have released information on a suspect they are searching for in connection to a shooting that occurred on October…

Bonneville’s DMV office to be closed Tues., Wed.; Appointments only starting Nov. 2

October 26, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville County Motor Vehicle Office will be closed Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 to implement…