Idaho Archives

Police recover stolen gun made to look like a toy

December 29, 2020 1:51 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police recover a stolen gun that was made to look like a toy…

Girl Scouts launch digital cookie program

December 29, 2020 8:29 AM Ariel Schroeder

For the first time, Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered before New…

795 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths

December 28, 2020 6:04 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 795 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths on…

Local pharmacies preparing for next phase of vaccine rollout

December 28, 2020 7:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop in Pocatello expects to have their first 2,000 doses of the vaccine in hand by the end of January.…

Fungal infection likely caused duck deaths near Salmon

December 28, 2020 1:15 PM News Team

Over 100 mallard ducks found dead near Salmon may have died from acute fungal infection, Idaho Fish and game biologists…

$1,000,000 Raffle winning ticket to be announced Monday night

December 28, 2020 12:06 PM News Team

The Idaho Lottery will announce the winning ticket for the $1,000,000 Raffle Monday night at 10 p.m.…

428 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

December 27, 2020 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 428 new COVID-19 cases on…

554 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

December 26, 2020 6:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 554 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

1,248 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 25 new deaths

December 24, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases and 25 new deaths on…

1,391 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 11 new deaths

December 23, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,391 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

Pebble Creek Ski Area delays opening

December 23, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pebble Creek Ski Area is hoping a Saturday snow storm will be enough to let them open on Sunday. Dana Kmetz, Marketing…

BLM to hold public meeting on proposed phosphate mine

December 23, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District is preparing an environmental impact statement to address a mine and reclamation plan…

Idaho Falls Fiber is recognizing 1,000th customer

December 22, 2020 7:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls Fiber-optic network celebrated Tuesday morning to mark the milestone of their thousandth…

1,717 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

December 22, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,717 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Governor: Idaho in a race to get residents vaccinated

December 22, 2020 5:28 PM Associated Press

Idaho is in a race to get people vaccinated against the coronavirus while simultaneously limiting its spread long enough to avoid running out of…

Traffic Alert: Highway 32 closed

December 22, 2020 2:15 PM News Team

Traffic separate accidents has caused blockage on two Idaho highways. …

COVID-19 vaccines distributed and going well so far

December 29, 2020 12:00 PM Ariel Schroeder

We are told all 975 doses delivered to Eastern Idaho Public Health have been distributed to all 6 hospitals in our…

917 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 21 new deaths

December 21, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 917 new COVID-19 cases and 21 new deaths on…

Health insurance sign-up deadline extended

December 21, 2020 9:21 AM News Team

The “Your Health Idaho” board of directors has voted to extend the open enrollment deadline for the first time this year.…

891 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

December 20, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 891 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

851 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

December 19, 2020 5:42 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 851 new COVID-19 cases on…

Elks Lodge distributes food boxes

December 29, 2020 11:57 AM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our…

‘Mad scramble’: Unlikely places stocked Idaho virus supplies

December 19, 2020 9:33 AM Associated Press

Idaho government officials spent $162,500 at a women’s clothing store called Fantazia Apparel in Los Angeles last spring. Another $8,500 went to…

1,340 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

December 18, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,340 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…

Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election

December 18, 2020 2:41 PM Chelsea Briar

Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…

Idaho to pay more than $26K in lawyer fees over election lawsuit

December 18, 2020 12:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho will pay more than $26,000 in lawyer fees to a former congressional candidate who successfully sued to extend a deadline to apply for primary…

Superintendent Ybarra announces new SDE transportation director

December 18, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

Kyle Rahn, a law enforcement officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in Boise, will join the State Department of Education Dec. 30 as…

1,426 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 28 new deaths

December 17, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,426 new COVID-19 cases and 28 new deaths on…

Some states say Pfizer vaccine allotments cut for next week

December 17, 2020 5:43 PM Associated Press

Several states including Idaho say they have been told to expect far fewer doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in its second week of…

Lawsuit seeks to stop Idaho forest project near Yellowstone

December 17, 2020 2:31 PM Associated Press

Conservation groups have sued to stop a U.S. Forest Service project west of Yellowstone National Park the agency said is needed to maintain wildlife…

Long-haul trucking during the pandemic

December 17, 2020 2:33 PM Chelsea Briar

While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…

Idaho school district replaces Indians mascot, keeps colors

December 17, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

A school board in Idaho has unanimously approved a new mascot to represent its school after it retired the Indians moniker earlier this…

1,433 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

December 16, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,433 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…

Ongoing vandalism costing Portneuf Wellness Complex thousands

December 16, 2020 7:33 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s an ongoing vandalism problem at the Portneuf Wellness…

Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever

December 16, 2020 6:55 PM Ariel Schroeder

Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…

ISP warns of phone scams targeting Idahoans

December 16, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho State Police have been made aware of another round of telephone scams targeting Idahoans.…

1,802 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths

December 15, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,802 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths on…

New center to help probation and parolees change behaviors

December 15, 2020 6:15 PM Ariel Schroeder

Those on probation or on parole have a new resource to get their lives back on track through the new Connection and Intervention Station.…

Idaho governor will wait turn to get coronavirus vaccination

December 15, 2020 12:38 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little will wait his turn in line to get a coronavirus vaccination, a spokeswoman for the 66-year-old Republican governor said…

SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot

December 15, 2020 7:06 PM Emma Iannacone

School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…

Idaho health board rejects regional mask, distancing order

December 15, 2020 5:33 PM Associated Press

A proposed public health order that would have included a mask mandate for Idaho’s most populated region was voted down on Tuesday as hundreds of…

State officials deliver $52.5 million to Idaho schools

December 15, 2020 10:16 AM Associated Press

State officials on Tuesday presented Idaho’s public schools with a ceremonial check for $52.5…

1,038 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths

December 14, 2020 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,038 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on…

Former FBI official pleads guilty to receiving bribes, falsifying tax return

December 14, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Former Federal Bureau of Investigation official James Heslep, 51, of Gainesville, Virginia, pleaded guilty to receiving a bribe by a public official…

LDS Ward to perform remote holiday program for seniors

December 14, 2020 2:57 PM Todd Kunz

A local ward with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came up with a holiday solution for our…

Idaho attempting to recover overpaid unemployment benefits

December 14, 2020 2:56 PM Associated Press

The state of Idaho is trying to recover overpaid unemployment benefits disbursed as part of an effort to mitigate the economic impact of the…

New INL Director officially assumes position

December 14, 2020 1:15 PM Bre Clark

Newly named Idaho National Laboratory Director, John Wagner Ph. D., officially assumed the position…

547 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 6 new deaths

December 13, 2020 6:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 547 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Find Santa near you

December 14, 2020 9:56 AM Ariel Schroeder

COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…

Ten Distinguished Under 40 award winners being recognized for contributions to our community

December 13, 2020 3:51 PM Chelsea Briar

Every year, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honors ten young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish outstanding feats…

1,022 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

December 12, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,022 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths on…

Plan your posts carefully this holiday season

December 12, 2020 4:45 PM Chelsea Briar

Easily sharing exciting news is one of the things we all love about posting to our social media accounts. But sharing when your house will be empty…

Shop-With-A-Cop event brings Christmas to 21 families

December 12, 2020 1:16 PM News Team

On Saturday morning, law enforcement officers from the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Idaho Falls Police Department, and Idaho State Probation…

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.…

1,582 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 16 new deaths

December 11, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,582 new COVID-19 cases and 16 new deaths on…

Gov. Little increases Idaho National Guard response to battle COVID-19

December 11, 2020 2:19 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little authorized an increase in Idaho National Guard support from 100 to up to 250 personnel serving on active duty in an effort to…

Idaho health leaders OK crisis health care rationing rule

December 11, 2020 2:14 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s top public health leaders on Friday cleared the way for state officials to impose crisis standards of care if the number of COVID-19 patients…

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…

Operation Safe Holiday: Don’t drive impaired

December 11, 2020 12:46 PM News Team

The holidays are here, and while celebrations may look different this year, keeping our communities safe remains a top priority. That is why law…

Idaho store closes after group of mask-less customers enter

December 11, 2020 10:48 AM Associated Press

An outdoors store in northern Idaho temporarily closed after 25 to 30 customers entered and refused to put on masks when asked by the store’s…

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. …

Pocatello TSA agent wins national title

December 11, 2020 9:05 AM Linda Larsen

Pocatello has one of the smallest airports in the nation but they just brought home one of the biggest awards.…

1,825 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 33 new deaths

December 10, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,825 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths on…

Idaho remains in Stage 2

December 9, 2020 11:16 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Thursday Idaho will remain under the Stage 2 statewide public health order.…

Gov. Little joins with Idaho GOP in supporting Texas lawsuit on election integrity

December 10, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Thursday he proudly stands with the Idaho Republican Party in supporting Texas in its efforts to ensure American’s…

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…

Major sponsor visits Salmon gym

December 9, 2020 9:49 PM Andrew Howe

The principal sponsor of the new high school gym in Salmon, is keeping a close eye on the project as it meets major…

Record 2,298 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 29 new deaths

December 9, 2020 5:29 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 2,298 new COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths on…

First kid in SIPH District diagnosed with MIS-C, sent to Primary Children’s

December 9, 2020 6:33 PM Emma Iannacone

A 12-year-old boy from Montpelier tested positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 26. A month later, after returning to school feeling fine, his organs…

Idaho Anne Frank Memorial defaced with swastika stickers

December 9, 2020 5:45 PM Associated Press

Boise police are investigating after the Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial was defaced by swastika stickers earlier this…

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…

“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 health board meeting halted after ‘intense protests’

December 9, 2020 9:42 AM Associated Press

Idaho public health officials abruptly ended a meeting Tuesday after the Boise mayor and chief of police said intense protests outside the health…

A look inside the Portneuf Medical Center’s Covid-19 unit

December 8, 2020 8:39 PM Emma Iannacone

As Covid-19 hospitalizations in Idaho tick up and up, the Portneuf Medical Center staff are feeling the…

Record 2,012 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths

December 8, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 2,012 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths on…

Idaho health departments behind on contact tracing

December 8, 2020 9:48 AM News Team

Public health officials in Idaho have reported delays in contact tracing, and have not been able to accurately report the number of confirmed…

Governor outlines COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan

December 8, 2020 2:59 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little is setting his plan for distributing the expected…

Idaho residents mostly slowed travel Thanksgiving Day

December 8, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

Transportation officials in Idaho have reported that highway and interstate traffic volumes on Thanksgiving Day were down in most of the state except…

Gov. Little holds town hall Tuesday

December 8, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little Tuesday at noon (MDT).…

1,383 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 20 new deaths

December 7, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,383 new COVID-19 cases and 20 new deaths on…

Survey shows people narrowly prefer Phantoms to Bison for new PHS mascot

December 7, 2020 5:46 PM Emma Iannacone

The least favorite option is the Pocatello Thunder with a thunder mascot.…

Idaho revenues outshine predictions

December 7, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

Idaho tax collections in November were 16.5% higher than original projections.…

Idaho gas prices down 64 cents from a year ago

December 7, 2020 12:33 PM News Team

According to AAA, Idaho’s average gas price is currently 64 cents cheaper than a year ago. That’s the third-largest decrease in the…

Mobile Home fire kills one man

December 6, 2020 6:08 PM Ariel Schroeder

UPDATE: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports Jarius H. Hansen, 61, was found dead inside the mobile home. …

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…

805 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

December 6, 2020 6:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 805 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

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…

1,399 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

December 5, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,399 new COVID-19 cases on…

315 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

December 5, 2020 5:07 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 315 new COVID-19 cases…

Overtaxed Idaho health facilities on brink of rationing care

December 5, 2020 5:00 PM Associated Press

Soldiers triaging patients in parking lots in a capital city is normally the stuff of science…

1,911 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 18 new deaths

December 4, 2020 5:40 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,911 new COVID-19 cases and 18 new deaths on…

447 new COVID-19 cases in the area

December 4, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 447 new COVID-19 cases on…

Health workers, nursing homes at front of Idaho vaccine line

December 4, 2020 3:45 PM Associated Press

Health care workers and nursing home residents will be first in line to get the coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available in Idaho in the next…

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…

Idaho lieutenant governor got pandemic loans for business

December 4, 2020 11:11 AM Associated Press

A high-ranking Idaho elected official who has spoken out against using federal money to help people through the economic pain caused by the pandemic…

Driver pleads not guilty in fatal wrong-way crash on I-90

December 4, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

A woman accused of causing a fatal crash while driving the wrong way on Interstate 90 pleaded not guilty in court…

1,721 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 23 new deaths

December 3, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,721 new COVID-19 cases and 23 new deaths on…