Idaho businesses urge people to use ‘common sense’ as COVID-19 cases rise
The Idaho Business for Education published an open letter, urging Idahoans to listen to doctors and use “good old Idaho common…
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CEI aims to help parents stay in college through child care grant
The U.S. Department of Education awarded College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) a $120,000 child care grant.…
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Local author publishes book revealing what it’s like being black in east Idaho
A local author has released his second…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen trying to re-open
Shortly after the Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen closed, it was informed about a grant opportunity via the Department of Labor.…
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Chaplains in training to aid local law enforcement agencies
Law Enforcement Chaplaincy of Idaho (LECI) operates as a sounding board for law enforcement to contact in the event that workforce stress begins to…
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Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers
The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter is looking for volunteers to join their team.…
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East Idaho hospitals are worried about rising COVID-19 numbers
Hospitals in Eastern Idaho are seeing an increase in patients from the regional area, plus Montana and Wyoming as…
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Red Cross stresses need for blood donations through the holidays
The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors of all blood types to band together to give blood during the holiday…
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Fluor Idaho director earns prestigious award
Environment, Safety, Health & Quality director for Fluor Idaho has been awarded the 2020 E. Gail de Planque Medal by the American Nuclear Society…
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Hippie Down remains open despite pandemic and storefront car accident
A truck ran through the storefront of Hippie Down on October…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Black Canyon Middle School principal named
Craig Miller has been selected as the principal for Black Canyon Middle…
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D93 board approves changes to reopening plan
The Bonneville School District School Board approved changes to the district’s reopening plan Wednesday.…
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“Future Tech Learning Center” coming to CEI
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…
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INL offering tech-based economic development grants
Idaho National Laboratory is taking applications from nonprofit organizations for its 2021 technology-based economic development…
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Idaho Site continues cleanup progress under 25-year-old landmark agreement
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…
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Fourth-graders meet IF Mayor to learn election process
Before Tuesday’s historic elections, there are still lessons to be learned about the political…
Continue Reading Bannock, Bonneville Counties early votes exceed half of 2016 total votes
Early voting was encouraged by Idaho state officials all year, in order to keep Election Day polls from becoming super spreaders of the…
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Fred Meyer announces new Black Friday plans
Fred Meyer has announced plans for Black Friday events that will bring changes to holiday shopping.…
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Criminal offenders are still held accountable during the pandemic
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…
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Idaho Falls firefighters fight Saturday morning apartment fire
Idaho Falls firefighters put out an apartment fire Saturday morning on Water…
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Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen temporarily closing
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…
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Former nuclear weapons workers celebrated with drive-thru event
Former Idaho National Lab and Department of Energy workers are invited to attend the drive-through National Day of Remembrance Celebration hosted by…
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Ghost Hunting in Idaho Falls
Ever feel like someone is watching…
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Snake River Animal Shelter temporarily closes due to COVID-19
Due to unforeseen COVID-19 related circumstances, the Snake River Animal Shelter will be closed to volunteers and the public until Nov. 17, 2020.…
Continue Reading Is downtown Idaho Falls haunted? We took a tour of the Colonial Theater
Our morning weatherman Jeff Roper went to investigate the spooky side of downtown Idaho Falls. The mission took him to the historic Colonial…
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Fire causes an estimated $60,000 in damages
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.…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Kenneth Jones pleads guilty in Stephanie Eldredge case
The man who is being held for the death of Stephanie Eldredge pleaded guilty…
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“Just give back to the community a little bit”: Papa Tom’s holds Trunk or Treat for kids
Papa Tom’s Pizza in Idaho Falls welcomed many to their parking lot on Wednesday for their first-ever Trunk or Treat…
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IFFD share tips to avoid winter house fires
Now is the time to prepare our home from winter…
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Focus on Breast Cancer Awareness Month overshadowed by pandemic
According to The Health Management Leadership, this year, more than ever, there is a need to focus on breast…
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Wanted suspect in custody
Idaho Falls Police have released information on a suspect they are searching for in connection to a shooting that occurred on October…
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Bonneville’s DMV office to be closed Tues., Wed.; Appointments only starting Nov. 2
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Bonneville County Motor Vehicle Office will be closed Tuesday, October 27 and Wednesday, October 28 to implement…
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3 probation officers honored for saving victim’s life
The Idaho Department of Corrections for Bonneville County is honoring 3 local heroes with a rare and prestigious known as The Silver Cross Award.…
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“Stranger Things” event brings Halloween lights to life
Owens Family Lights at 1385 Lowell Drive in Idaho Falls is offering “Music, Magic, and Illumination” this spooky…
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Real Heroes Trunk or Treat moves to drive-through format
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office have implemented several changes to the fourth annual Real Heroes Trunk or…
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Local first responders receive mental health support
The Idaho Falls City Council approved a contract between Creekside Counseling and first responders on Monday.…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Hawthorne Elementary begins weekly program to help feed students
Hawthorne Elementary sent more than 100 backpacks full of food home with students today, to help carry them through the weekend.…
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I-15 reopens after closed due to high winds
The Idaho Transportation Department reports Interstate 15 north of Idaho Falls near Osgood is closed due to blowing dust and low visibility.…
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Idaho congressman shares his viewpoints at local luncheon
Congressman Mike Simpson spoke at the West Bank Convention Center on Wednesday. He addressed many issues facing Idahoans and all…
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How to know if you have COVID-19 or the flu before getting tested
According to the CDC Influenza and COVID-19 are both contagious respiratory illnesses, but they are caused by different…
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Idaho experiencing “shecession” as local moms take brunt of economic crisis
Moms are taking the brunt of the economic crisis, leading some to call this a…
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Victims of Sunday crash identified
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the victims of an early morning crash that claimed three lives early…
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Police investigate pedestrian vs vehicle accident
Idaho Falls Police report a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Saturday shortly after…
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Police investigate shooting incident
The Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred sometime before 8:15 p.m. Friday possibly in the area of 1st…
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Woman in custody following standoff with Bonneville County deputies
Bonneville County authorities are on the scene of a standoff with a man who is believed to be in possession of a weapon. …
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DOE approves cost-share investment in SMR project
The U.S. Department of Energy has approved billions of dollars in a multi-year cost-share award to the Carbon Free Power Project.…
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Idaho Falls Zoo holds virtual Oktoberfest on Oct. 23
Fall is in the air which means it’s time for…
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Volunteer teachers needed at Sandcreek Middle School
District 93 is facing new challenges in coping with the pandemic in the classroom. Sandcreek Middle School is asking for volunteer teachers to help…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Fighting the opioid epidemic in Idaho
Governor Little says he is committing to combating substance misuse in…
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1 killed in 5 vehicle crash
A 41-year-old succumbed to his injuries at the scene of a five-vehicle crash at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and N 25th E, one mile east…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to hold new, end-of-season “Last Blast” event
The Idaho Falls Zoo and SelectHealth are teaming up to create a new, end-of-the-season event, #IFZoo’s Last Blast of the…
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Idaho Falls utilities made payment changes
How we keep the lights and heat on in Idaho Falls from now on is…
Continue Reading Urgent delivery of 42,000 pounds of food arrives at Community Food Basket
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated 42,000 pounds of food to the Community Food Basket-Idaho Falls.…
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I-15 open after closed due to high winds
UPDATE 10/14/20 5:30 p.m. ITD reports Interstate 15 is now open between Idaho Falls and…
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I-15 reopens after closed due to high winds
UPDATE 9:00p.m.: Idaho State Police reports Interstate 15 is back open.…
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2020 elk season brings new hunters to the hills
Idaho Department of Fish and Game, Upper Snake Division reports an uptick in sales of hunting licenses and tags for the 2020 elk hunting season that…
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Skyline beats Idaho Falls for the seventh straight Emotion Bowl
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline used a 34-0 halftime lead to beat down Idaho Falls, 40-9 in the 56th Emotion Bowl. The Grizzlies used their…
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Mayor Merrill calls on community to slow the spread of COVID-19
REXBURG, IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Public Health moved Madison County into the High Risk level of the COVID-19 Regional Response Plan during…
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Students rally at D91 offices in Idaho Falls
Frustrated students held a civic lesson of their own outside school district 91 in Idaho Falls on…
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Christopher Tapp files civil suit against Idaho Falls Police Department
Attorneys for Chris Tapp filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Idaho Falls and seven current and former Idaho Falls Police…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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New vision for old Sky Vu Theatre
The Sky Vu Theatre in Idaho Falls may soon see new life but not as a drive-in theatre.…
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A thrift store is doing its part to help the community
First Street Thrift in Idaho Falls is open and serving the community during the pandemic. “If it wasn’t for the community, we couldn’t exist, and the…
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Fire prevention week 2020: “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!”
The Idaho Falls Fire Department (IFFD) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) — the official sponsor of Fire…
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WATCH: IFFD burns down structure
The Idaho Falls Fire Department is planning to burn down a structure they have used for training Wednesday…
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Transfer station work limited by fire
Investigation is continuing into the cause of a large fire at the Bonneville County Transfer station in Idaho Falls. …
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D93 transportation suspended for secondary schools until Oct. 13
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Sunday the district does not have enough bus drivers to drive all the bus…
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Snow-removal upgrade at Idaho Falls Airport
The Idaho Falls Regional Airport has welcomed a new addition to their snow-removal fleet, in preparation for the winter months.…
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Superintendent explains District 91 board decision
In District 91, 126 students are currently self-isolating under parental guidance and 290 and have been ordered to self-quarantine by the school…
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Idaho Falls leaf collection begins Oct. 19
Idaho Falls residents will once again receive help with leaf…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Idaho Falls Chamber elects new board chair
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has elected Sara Prentice as its new Board Chair. …
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Wendy’s sends our crew some baked potatoes after hilarious comment
See why Wendy’s decided to send our weatherman some baked potatoes on…
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Traveling roadshow visits community seniors
Today at noon, Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti will speak at Broadway Fields by reading the Residents’ Rights…
Continue Reading “This represented an all-time low” Adler sounds off on Trump vs. Biden debate
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Tuesday night’s debate between President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, have people…
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East Idaho fires burned less acres, more started by humans
In a typical fire season, about 106 fires in east Idaho will burn about 80,000…
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Fire breaks out at IF storage facility
Crews made quick work of the apparent truck fire at “All Season Rental Space” on St. Leon road. The call came in at 3:10. A witness at the scene told…
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2 arrested during search warrant regarding stolen vehicle
On Friday, Idaho Falls Police officers received information that a vehicle reported as stolen from Boise may be located on 8th Street in Idaho…
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Community walk to end Alzheimer’s
Our traditional “Walk to end Alzheimer’s'” event in Idaho Falls took a different path than years…
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Ammon reptile owners talk about surrendered pets
The owners of some exotic animals which were surrendered recently to Idaho Fish and Game spoke about the animals Saturday.…
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I-15 open as dust dies down
The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police are in the process of shutting down Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to…
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New equipment could shrink turn around time for COVID-19 tests in Eastern Idaho
Waiting a long time for COVID-19 test results may be a thing of the past.…
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Police arrest 2 following SWAT standoff
Idaho Falls Police officers were searching for a wanted subject, Maddeline Ovard, Friday morning when they received information that Ovard and…
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Idaho Falls plans to facilitate multi-unit housing development
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As housing prices continue to rise in Idaho Falls, city officials are working out plans to facilitate multi-unit…
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Exotic reptiles surrendered by Ammon couple
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers recently took possession of several exotic reptiles from an Idaho Falls area residence.…
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Police arrest man for robbery, battery
Idaho Falls Police arrested a 30-year-old Idaho Falls resident on multiple charges…
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D93 schools to stay in Phase 2 next week
Bonneville School District 93 schools will stay in Phase 2 next…
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Grid Kid football team to benefit Primary Children’s Hospital
Thunder Ridge Grid Kid Blue Team is once again reaching out to the public to benefit Primary Children’s…
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Fairview Elementary School recognized as National Blue Ribbon School
Fairview Elementary School in the Bonneville Joint District was recognized as an Exemplary High Performing School, among Idaho’s highest performing…
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Backing The Blue with BBQ
Two local businesses come together to show appreciation for area law…
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Pedestrian hospitalized after hit by vehicle on US 20
Idaho State Police report a 42-year-old Rexburg man was hospitalized after a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on US 20…
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Police arrest man for attempted strangulation, domestic battery
Idaho Falls Police arrested a 25-year-old Idaho Falls resident for strangulation, domestic battery with traumatic injury and resisting or obstruction…
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Parents debate Halloween celebrations
In years past, the start of fall is typically the start of Halloween planning. Children begin picking out costumes, parents start loading up on…
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Bonneville County elections office have made changes for this years election
This is shaping up to be a big election year.…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Alleged swimmer found safe
UPDATE 5:26 p.m.: The Idaho Falls Fire Department has not been able to locate the…
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Compass Academy student tests positive for COVID-19
A Compass Academy student has tested positive for…
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