State Board of Education to meet Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a virtual special Board meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, April 27, 2020 beginning…
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Activist apologizes after refusing to leave playground
An anti-vaccine activist who was arrested in Idaho after she repeatedly refused orders by police to leave a playground that had been closed because…
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Doctors urge patients to seek care as at-home death rates rise
Fewer people are visiting their physicians and seeking emergency medical…
Continue Reading Loads of Love for the community
The Pocatello Christian Outreach Center held its fourth Loads of Love drive at the Pine Ridge Mall on…
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Flood Warning and Flood Advisory for Blackfoot River and Willow Creek
With rising water levels on the Blackfoot River and Willow Creek, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Warning and a Flood…
Continue Reading Medical professionals sound the alarm over inaccurate antibody testing
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With COVID-19 tests becoming more available, new concerns have medical professionals sounding the alarm over antibody…
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Chukars team up to help Food Basket
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…
Continue Reading Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market
Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…
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‘Virtual rally’ to be held in East Idaho this Saturday
“It’s an avenue to give people an opportunity to come out and participate in a safe manner. To listen to a different perspective a different view…
Continue Reading Head of Idaho recovery committee sees hope, hard work ahead
The head of an economic recovery committee formed by Gov. Brad Little to help the state reopen for business while also battling the coronavirus says…
Continue Reading Emergency funds for laid off workers on the way
The Idaho Department of Labor has begun making $600 weekly payments to laid-off…
Continue Reading Gov. Little announces 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho
In an effort to instill ‘certainty’ and ‘confidence’ in Idahoans, Governor Brad Little announced a 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho during a…
Continue Reading Updates on local school district’s status
Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of COVID-19 through the end of the academic year, or until social distancing…
Continue Reading Risch leads local business support initiative
Idaho Senator Jim Risch is working with local officials to promote a “Support Local Gems” effort…
Continue Reading Local businesses excited to reopen under Gov. Little’s plan
Businesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target…
Continue Reading Anti-government activist Bundy protests at officer’s home
nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the…
Continue Reading Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available
Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…
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Stars placed at Gold Star Families Memorial
Crews laid down 44 gold stars Thursday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.…
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Health care industry hardest hit by COVID related layoffs
The Idaho Department of Labor is now processing 108,984 claims for unemployment benefits filed during the first five weeks of the COVID-19…
Continue Reading Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus
Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…
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EIPH hope for economic recovery and safe openings for businesses
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern…
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Idaho governor gets flak from own party on virus decisions
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s efforts to flatten the curve and slow the rate of infection and spread of the coronavirus after it made a rapid entry into…
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School districts across the state need help providing home internet access to students
IBE is asking for the communities help to fund the hotspots for students all across the state. You can make your donation to a specific school…
Continue Reading Voting deadline for Fort Hall Business Council
The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council…
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ISU enrollment stalls after promising increase
ISU saw an increase in applications, admissions, housing and scholarship applications before the pandemic…
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Local bar and grill passing out potatoes during pandemic
It’s the Idaho way to give back to the community.…
Continue Reading Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times
Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield released the following…
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Idaho appellate court upholds ex-priest prison sentence
A former Boise priest convicted of possessing violent and extreme child pornography will be sentenced to 25 years imprisonment, an appellate court…
Continue Reading Chrome near the Dome: Cars, coffee and conversation
A group of classic car lovers has found a way to continue meeting in person, even with social distancing guidelines.…
Continue Reading Idaho Endowment Fund loses $255 million in March
The Idaho Endowment Fund that distributes money to public schools and other entities lost $255 million and dropped nearly 11% in value in March due…
Continue Reading Idaho couple accused of violating order with yard sale
An Idaho resident was issued a citation after authorities say she was in violation of Republican Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order after…
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Volunteers have collected almost 500 bags of trash from Highway 20 in 2 days
The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint…
Continue Reading Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics
Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be…
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FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
Continue Reading State Department of Education awards grants
The State Department of Education has announced grant awards under the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers…
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Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments
Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…
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Two popular radio hosts no longer on the air
Long-time morning news radio hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, are no longer on the airwaves as of…
Continue Reading With schools closed, more Idaho students start farm jobs
With students completing school work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, officials say more youths are filling their days by doing farm labor…
Continue Reading State Board of Education special meeting scheduled Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a virtual special Board meeting on Monday to continue discussions on impacts to Idaho’s public…
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Small business emergency money runs out, new grant opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on…
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Children may be more vulnerable to abuse during quarantine
Children stuck at home without access to care and support systems is putting them in a vulnerable spot, experts…
Continue Reading Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020
A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…
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First responders and healthcare workers get hydration donation from local distributor
Watkins Distributing makes a donation to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of COVID-19…
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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior…
Continue Reading Doing it right: Tips for home health and wellness
In these unprecedented times, people are doing things at home they may never have expected to.…
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City of Hailey allows isolation order to expire
The Hailey City Council voted to allow Hailey’s Isolation Order to expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 19, 2020.…
Continue Reading Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest
More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide…
Continue Reading Greenacres Elementary School hosts ‘I-Spy’ parking lot parade
Kids at one Pocatello elementary school aren’t taking the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Virus: Idaho school district furloughs 145 employees
A school district in Idaho has furloughed more than half of its employees due to the extended coronavirus…
Continue Reading Small business struggles as loan program dries up
Some small businesses in Eastern Idaho are being dealt a blow in terms of assistance.…
Continue Reading Community Foundation announces new round of grants
Several east Idaho groups have received new grant…
Continue Reading Regional charity awards grants
Programs in Pocatello and Blackfoot were among Idaho projects awarded $1.2 million in grants by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.…
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Suspect arrested after 1 killed, 1 injured in Coeur d’Alene
Idaho State Police have arrested a homicide suspect who police say fatally shot at least one man in Coeur…
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Amber Alert canceled for Rupert teen
A 14-year-old was abducted this morning in Rupert and police issued an Amber Alert to locate her.…
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…
Continue Reading IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities
The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.…
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New unemployment claims down from week ago levels
The number of new unemployment insurance claims in Idaho over the past week were down 40% from the week before.…
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Some primary ballots are missing their return postage stamp, here’s what to do
The Idaho Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced Thursday a partnership with Idaho Grocers to provide a stamp for your primary ballot, if the…
Continue Reading Commercial COVID-19 testing-labs could be here sooner than you think
Southeast Idaho has reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday afternoon. While that number seems low, the health district says it could be…
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Idaho’s transgender birth certificate ban goes back to court
The group whose lawsuit successfully forced the state of Idaho to allow transgender people to change the genders on their birth certificates has…
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D93 updates on school closures, graduation and meals for students
Bonneville School District 93 has updated its school closure until the end of the year along with competency-based learning for students, changes to…
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Idaho meat plant employee death under investigation
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has launched an investigation into the accidental work death of an Idaho meat-rendering plant…
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Diaper donation arrives at the food bank
A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket…
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Key points of Governor Little’s stay‐home order extension
Governor Little’s statewide stay‐home order was updated and extended through April 30 on Wednesday.…
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Idaho Power Company filing could mean rate hike
A rate adjustment request could cost Idaho Power customers over $4 per…
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Scientific model being used to guide Idaho policy
A new model being used by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare helps guide policy…
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Using your new money wisely
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are…
Continue Reading Tough times at Tough Guy Lanes
Many businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.…
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Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts
Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.…
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Truckers get a sweet surprise thank you
Volunteers handed out 600 chocolate chip cookies, beverages and thank-you notes to unsuspecting truckers at the Port of…
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Tax day is not today in Idaho
This April 15 is like few others before.…
Continue Reading Construction pushes on through stay-at-home order
The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.…
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ISU plans for budget cuts because of coronavirus
All state universities are crafting plans to deal with loss of revenue. In ISU’s case, that could mean slicing the 2021 budget by six…
Continue Reading Governor Little extends stay-at-home order through April 30 with exceptions
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding the stay-home order on Wednesday at 11 a.m. You can watch that press conference on our…
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Federal lawsuit challenges Idaho’s transgender sports ban
Two civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday challenging a new Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports, the…
Continue Reading COVID-19 changing real estate practices
Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house,…
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular…
Continue Reading Idaho’s coronavirus protective gear will last about 2 weeks
Idaho has enough gowns, face shields, gloves and other medical supplies to last for two weeks in dealing with the coronavirus and that more supplies…
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Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19
Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal…
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Dedication for Gold Star Family Monument delayed
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument originally planned to host a dedication ceremony on May…
Continue Reading CARES Act funding for higher education and how dual credit will be awarded
Idaho’s public higher education institutions are expected to receive more than $36 million in federal relief funding as a result of the CARES Act…
Continue Reading Idaho Attorney General to investigate Fremont County death
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist…
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Locally owned funeral home creates viewing window
The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell…
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Idaho woman dies from injuries suffered in Boise house fire
Fire officials in Idaho say an 80-year-old woman died from injuries suffered during a house fire.…
Continue Reading Idaho taking steps to address unemployment claims
The Idaho Department of Labor is taking steps it hopes will allow it to better serve unemployed Idahoans.…
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Collapsed hay stack kills 16 elk
Sixteen elk were killed when a hay stack collapsed on them at the Tex Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA) this…
Continue Reading Sign business hosts drive-by Easter egg hunt
When it became evident that a traditional Easter celebration wasn’t going to be possible this year, a Pocatello sign business had an idea.…
Continue Reading Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…
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Day drinking is up around Bonneville County
Day drinking seems to be the new fallout from the stay-at-home order.…
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Crushing the Curve in Idaho
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking…
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Suicide related calls on the rise
It’s been three weeks since Governor Brad Little issued the stay-at-home order.…
Continue Reading ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home
An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.…
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A lawyers take on BYU-I student’s Spring housing contracts
“They have a legal right to cancel the contract that the landlord, quite frankly, doesn’t really have a say in it, they don’t get to say ‘no you have…
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Staying safe in the back-country
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As the weather warms up, the amount of activity in the back-country and outdoor recreational areas goes up. Despite…
Continue Reading Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure
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…
Continue Reading Local business alternatives for groceries
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- What’s old is new again at two Eastern Idaho dairy farms. At Reed’s Dairy, the classic milkman is appearing on more…
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District uses donations to purchase personal mobile hotspots
Bonneville School District #93 purchased mobile hotspots with donations from the Internet Connectivity Fund for students in…
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Local sandwich shop converts into a bulk food store during the pandemic
A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.…
Continue Reading Local business distributes 1,200 loaves of bread
A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the…
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Easter at the Pocatello Veterans Home
The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello is bringing holiday traditions to their…
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