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30 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 4, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 30 new confirmed cases of…

Local mom’s new smile is “life changing” thanks to giveaway

August 4, 2020 2:29 PM Emma Iannacone

In November, Hannah Lyngar was awarded a $50,000 smile makeover from the dental surgeons.…

Governor Little to host town hall Tuesday

August 4, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

331 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths

August 3, 2020 5:17 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 331 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths on…

37 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

August 3, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 37 new confirmed cases of…

ISBOE extends waiver of college entrance exams

August 3, 2020 4:14 PM Emma Iannacone

This waiver determines how students will be accepted into state universities and colleges in fall…

230 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

August 2, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 230 new COVID-19 cases on…

Music mentorship program and sober nightclub offers safe outlet

August 2, 2020 5:23 PM Chelsea Briar

Servant’s Heart at 1501 North Gate Mile in Idaho Falls is more than just a…

393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 8 new deaths

August 1, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on…

475 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 12 new deaths

July 31, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 475 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Staying safe while cooling off

July 31, 2020 4:36 PM Adrian Luevano

With the temperatures rising and more people getting away, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says water safety is more important than…

104 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 31, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new cases in the area on…

Drunk driver who killed 3 children gets 30-year sentence

July 31, 2020 2:44 PM Associated Press

A drunk driver who killed three children when he crashed into the back of a vehicle in which they were passengers has been sentenced to 30 years in…

New milestones reached in plans for police station

July 31, 2020 3:22 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls City Council met with the Idaho Falls Police Department on Monday to discuss building plans and funding requirements for a new police…

567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths

July 30, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

“We need to raise our voices and rise up for the children”

July 30, 2020 3:43 PM Chelsea Briar

Thursday is World Day Against Trafficking in…

Lawmakers seek special session for liability shield law

July 30, 2020 1:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are proposing legislation creating a liability shield for protection against lawsuits during declared emergencies such as the…

457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

COVID-19 fake news: how to spot it and what locals are doing to stop it

July 29, 2020 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The spreading of false information was already an issue before the pandemic, but now it’s become a big problem for public…

Incarcerated man with COVID-19 dies at hospital

July 29, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports an incarcerated person with COVID-19 has died. …

17 national laboratories collaborate in fight against COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho National Laboratory researchers are joining efforts with other top scientists around the nation to help combat COVID-19 and prepare against…

Housing Preservation Program provides rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:26 PM Ariel Schroeder

A Housing Preservation Program is providing rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19.…

Washington D.C. activation valued by Idaho National Guard

July 29, 2020 4:04 PM Chelsea Briar

When the call came from Washington D.C. asking for aid from other state’s National Guard in dealing with civil unrest in their city, more than 100…

The Romance Theater in Rexburg is undergoing big changes

July 29, 2020 4:06 PM Jilliana Colina

For over one hundred years the Romance Theater has been a place for entertainment for the community, now, Rexburg Cultural Arts Director Jed Platt…

Art Commission launches pen pal writing project

July 29, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

You are invited to join Writers in Residences, a pen pal writing…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 8 new deaths

July 28, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on…

Local family organizes back to school drive

July 29, 2020 9:50 AM Ariel Schroeder

A local family is doing what they can to support the education of our…

Idaho groups seek liability shield during virus pandemic

July 28, 2020 3:56 PM Associated Press

Organizations that advocate for schools, counties, county sheriffs and businesses said Tuesday they want lawmakers called back into session to create…

Idaho inmate becomes 2nd in US to receive gender surgery

July 28, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

An Idaho inmate became the second incarcerated person in the U.S. to undergo gender confirmation surgery while in prison following a legal dispute…

Remember to keep your guard up against criminals

July 28, 2020 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

Rexburg, Idaho may have been classified as the ‘Safest City in Idaho” in 2020 by Safewise, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to criminal…

Local gym takes extra precautions to keep us safe

July 28, 2020 9:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Local businesses all across East Idaho are doing what they can to protect us from the…

Idaho among states receiving unsolicited seed packages from China

July 27, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is warning people who get unsolicated package of seeds in the mail from China to not open…

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…

Video streaming will continue in Daybell-Vallow court hearings

July 27, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

Fremont County Judge Feren Eddins has denied a motion to bar live broadcast or livestream coverage of preliminary court hearings for Lori Vallow and…

Rexburg’s game plan against COVID-19

July 27, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

‘United We Stand Against COVID,’ as Mayor Merrill explains, is an initiative to help educate the public to remember to do things to keep people safe…

Mule deer found shot in Salmon

July 27, 2020 11:31 AM News Team

A young mule deer buck was shot within the city limits of Salmon, Idaho Fish and Game reported Monday morning.…

Car wash supports Firth sports

July 25, 2020 11:39 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local high is looking to raise funds to keep spring sports going. …

New market in Old Town Pocatello aims to support local artisans

July 25, 2020 8:50 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s a new place for Pocatellans to support local…

ISP adds extra focus on seat belt enforcement

July 25, 2020 6:27 PM News Team

Idaho State troopers are reminding you that taking responsibility for your own safety means buckling…

Dispatch calls increasing in Bonneville County

July 24, 2020 5:58 PM Chelsea Briar

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 28,000 calls for services so far this year. In July alone, there were about 3,205 calls…

Media objects to not allowing video access at Vallow, Daybell hearings

July 24, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Local media, including Local News 8, along with other regional and national media organizations have joined together to object to a motion that would…

Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic

July 24, 2020 1:01 PM Chelsea Briar

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…

Additional funds approved for school staff COVID-19 testing, school supplies

July 24, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million Friday to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in…

Mountain River Ranch closes shop

July 23, 2020 8:48 PM Adrian Luevano

HEISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local landmark business is shutting its doors due in-part to the coronavirus. Mountain River Ranch owner Tran King says…

Governor Little announces Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

Critical habitat proposed for rare southwestern Idaho plant

July 24, 2020 2:52 PM Associated Press

Environmental groups reacted with mixed responses Thursday to a Trump administration plan to create critical habitat for a small, flowering plant…

Rexburg "Pioneer Song" musical play flyer

Pioneer Day Presentation will take place in Rexburg

July 23, 2020 4:22 PM Jilliana Colina

On Friday a Pioneer Day musical play will take place at the Beehive Pavilion in Rexburg’s Porter…

Decrease in immunizations is causing concern

July 23, 2020 12:07 PM Chelsea Briar

There is a concern in the pediatric medical community that some children were not immunized during the…

Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate

July 22, 2020 6:22 PM Chelsea Briar

Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…

“Ride On Dads:” a Pocatello dad on a mission to get men tested for prostate cancer

July 22, 2020 5:27 PM Emma Iannacone

He’s an avid cyclist, father and husband, and he’s battling prostate…

Making sure your car is road worthy for the summer heat

July 22, 2020 5:25 PM Jilliana Colina

With the heat, ISP has seen a lot of vehicle fires from…

Supreme Court asked to allow online initiative signatures

July 22, 2020 2:41 PM Associated Press

A group that wants Idaho to count online signatures during the coronavirus pandemic for an education funding initiative for the November ballot says…

Mandatory face coverings in public approved by EIPH board

July 21, 2020 4:10 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted unanimously at a meeting Tuesday night for mandatory face masks in the…

More outdoor fun could lead to more wildfires

July 21, 2020 4:21 PM Ariel Schroeder

COIVID-19 is pushing more people to the outdoors, but this could be increasing the chances of a…

Idaho Land Board eyes building a prison as an investment

July 21, 2020 3:11 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Land Board is considering building a prison as a possible investment with $130 million it has accumulated through the sale of commercial…

Police: Idaho suspect in shootout was part of 2016 standoff

July 21, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

The Idaho State Police has identified a man injured during a police pursuit and shootout in northern Idaho on Saturday that began during an attempted…

Town Hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.

July 21, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

UPDATE: Chinese Peak Fire 50% contained

July 19, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

UPDATE July 20, 8:30 a.m.: The East Idaho Interagency Fire Center says the Chinese Peak fire has burned 1451 acres since it started yesterday.…

42 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of…

Reclaim Idaho get 7,000 signatures in first week

July 20, 2020 5:56 PM Linda Larsen

Reclaim Idaho is finishing up its first week of collecting online…

Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise

July 20, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…

Federal contractor on Idaho bridge project pays $92,290 in back wages

July 20, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), JM Concrete Inc. has paid $92,290 in back wages to 27…

How to stay safe on the roadways during the 100 deadliest days

July 20, 2020 4:40 PM Jilliana Colina

Spence tells us officers are pulling over more people for speeding than normal.…

Idaho lawmakers seek options for calling special sessions

July 20, 2020 3:51 PM Associated Press

Lawmakers concerned that Republican Gov. Brad Little has too much power following his emergency declaration because of the coronavirus pandemic…

Majority of Idaho cities, counties submit letters of intent to support public safety, pass savings onto property taxpayers

July 20, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

Fifty-four cities and 28 counties submitted letters of intent to participate in Governor Brad Little’s plan that leverages federal coronavirus relief…

Water Tower Fire controlled in Ammon Foothills

July 18, 2020 4:49 AM Todd Kunz

A brush fire ignited in the Ammon Foothills of Bonneville County early Saturday…

Gov. Little applauds federal court decision supporting Idaho health insurance option

July 20, 2020 12:52 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little applauded a federal court decision that supports Idaho’s approach for Enhanced Short-term…

Idaho gas prices rise

July 20, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.30/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 802 stations.…

Drowning victim recovered from Bear Lake

July 19, 2020 1:33 PM Todd Kunz

Searchers recovered a drowning victim from Bear Lake Sunday…

Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff

July 19, 2020 4:56 PM Chelsea Briar

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…

Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks

July 16, 2020 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…

ISP asks for your vote in “Best Looking Cruiser” contest

July 16, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

The Idaho State Police have entered a photo of its iconic patrol cruiser as part of the annual American Association of State Troopers “Best Looking…

SIPH releases health plan to prevent further spread of coronavirus

July 16, 2020 3:19 PM Chelsea Briar

The Pocatello City Council met with Southeastern Idaho Public Health to discuss coronavirus mandate implementation Thursday.…

Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials

July 16, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little spent Thursday at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Trump administration…

Idaho county sues state over coronavirus rescue money

July 16, 2020 10:40 AM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in…

Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen

July 15, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…

State Board of Education approves recommendations to bridge public school digital divide

July 15, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved a list of recommendations Wednesday intended to help school districts prepare for “blended learning”…

Parents weigh time and safety to make back-to-school choices

July 15, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

Many Idaho parents who want their kids to attend school online during the coronavirus pandemic can get computer equipment and even lunches provided…

Tax professionals are calling this season a horror story

July 15, 2020 4:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

This year’s tax season is being referred to as a horror story, with the IRS experiencing a backlog and more people needing professional…

Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers

July 15, 2020 3:08 PM Chelsea Briar

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…

Idaho appeals ballot initiative ruling to U.S. Supreme Court

July 15, 2020 12:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to put on hold a court order forcing the state to count online signatures for an initiative…

$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Oneida County

July 15, 2020 11:19 AM News Team

For the second time in as many days, luck has found Idaho. …

Census takers to visit homes that have not responded

July 15, 2020 10:42 AM Associated Press

Thousands of census takers are about to begin the most labor-intensive part of America’s once-a-decade headcount: visiting the 56 million households…

Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate

July 14, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…

SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases

July 14, 2020 2:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…

Idaho man charged with 5 felonies after deputy shot, wounded

July 14, 2020 1:18 PM Associated Press

An Idaho man was charged with five felonies after he allegedly fled from authorities and shot a police officer twice after being pulled over on a…

FAA: Landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho can crack

July 14, 2020 12:28 PM Associated Press

U.S. officials say the nose landing gear on some aircraft built in Idaho and flown all over the world could fail and cause the 10-seat aircraft to…

Lucky for Life ticket sold in Bannock County wins $25,000 a year for life

July 14, 2020 11:05 AM News Team

One lucky Idaho Lottery player who purchased a Lucky for Life ticket in Bannock County for Monday night’s draw has won luck that lasts a lifetime. …

10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

July 13, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses…

Final body recovered from Idaho airplane collision over lake

July 13, 2020 11:22 AM Associated Press

Authorities say they have recovered the final body of eight people killed when two airplanes collided over a scenic mountain lake in northern Idaho…

Deputy shot twice while searching for stolen motorcycle

July 13, 2020 9:57 AM Associated Press

A sheriff’s deputy is in critical condition after he was shot twice while searching for a stolen motorcycle Monday…

Technology protects children from hot car deaths

July 10, 2020 6:45 PM Chelsea Briar

Heatstroke is the number one cause of death for kids left in cars. 2018 and 2019 were the deadliest years in history for child hot car…

Idaho prosecutors question governor’s plan for federal funds

July 10, 2020 5:24 PM Associated Press

Prosecutors from more than half of Idaho’s counties questioned whether Gov. Brad Little’s plan to use $200 million in federal aid for property tax…

Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4

July 8, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Idaho did not meet the criteria over the past two weeks to advance past the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds…

Idaho schools get OK to open to students this fall

July 9, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s 300,000 schoolkids in grades K-12 can return to schools this fall but with flexible learning strategies to protect them and their communities…

Hurst family hurt in house fire gets community support

July 9, 2020 7:03 PM Chelsea Briar

The community is coming together to raise funds for one of its…

Keeping your home energy efficient this summer

July 9, 2020 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“A lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than maybe we have in the past few years. So our energy use could look a little bit different this…

Idaho to appeal 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling

July 9, 2020 4:37 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Thursday he will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court a ruling rejecting his request to put on hold a court order forcing the…

The Great Race for Education officially canceled

July 9, 2020 12:50 PM News Team

The Great Race for Education scheduled for Friday, July 17 is officially canceled for…

Former bailiff sentenced for income tax evasion

July 9, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

A Lewiston man and former Nez Perce County bailiff got to three years of supervised probation and 100 hours of community service after pleading…