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…
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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…
Continue Reading Photos of Idaho Highway 21 cleanup after earthquake
Idaho Department of Transportation crews have finished cleaning up tons of rock, dirt and snow on Idaho Highway 21 between Lowman and Stanley a week…
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Coronavirus forces new approaches to fighting wildfires
They are two disasters that require opposite responses: To save lives and reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are being told to remain isolated.…
Continue Reading U.S military wants to build mobile microreactor in Idaho
The U.S. Department of Defense wants to build a prototype advanced mobile nuclear microreactor at the Idaho National Laboratory in eastern Idaho,…
Continue Reading UPDATE: Fish and Game amends suspension of out-of-state permits
Idaho Fish and Game is suspending nonresident fishing and hunting license, tags and…
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People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus
People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…
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The need for blood is constant
Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…
Continue Reading Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus
Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…
Continue Reading A much needed diaper donation expected next week
The parent company of Huggies is expected to donate around 275,000 diapers next week.…
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How to make rent during the pandemic
They say home is where the heart is but that can be a big issue for renters.…
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…
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Congressmen urge DOE to start processing spent nuclear fuel
Idaho’s congressional delegation is urging the Department of Energy to take additional action to remove spent nuclear fuel from the Idaho National…
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Community Food Basket receives tremendous donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Our neighbors in need are about to get a big dose of relief from food…
Continue Reading Tips on how to work better from home
With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the…
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Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher
Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…
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Blackfoot School District will move to 4-day week
School districts statewide are deciding what to do with the remainder of the academic year. In Blackfoot, no decision has been made yet, but the…
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Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’
“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants…
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Gov. Little signs executive order forming Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee
Governor Brad Little signed an executive order Tuesday, forming his new Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee to oversee the approximately $1.25…
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Fall River Electric encourages members to comment in favor of DEIS preferred alternative
Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage…
Continue Reading American Falls reservoir access open, but rules still in effect
Outdoor facilities at American Falls remain open, but rules still…
Continue Reading Participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall
Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer…
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How to make an easy cloth face covering
Many patients with COVID-19 lack symptoms and even those who eventually do develop symptoms can transmit the virus to others before they even show…
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Statewide effort launched to get computers and internet to Idaho students
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) is announcing a statewide initiative called the Community Activation Project to help students continue their…
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How you can stay healthy during COVID-19
All around town going to the gym is no longer an…
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Body of avalanche victim recovered
Bonneville County deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho Rescue teams recovered the body of Robert Kincaid, 46, of Victor Saturday morning. …
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Chubbuck woman gets kidney transplant after waiting years
In the midst of a pandemic, one Chubbuck woman got the best news of her…
Continue Reading Idaho Falls Chinese Community working to donate masks to those in need
In Idaho Falls, the Chinese community (IFCC) has been hard at work, looking at ways they can help the community.…
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Ehardt aims to protect girls and women in sports
After hearing Team USA and Nike athlete Chris Mosier’s side of the new transgender law, Representative Barbara Ehardt responded to what she believes…
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Local distillery starts producing hand sanitizer to combat shortage
“There was this tremendous need for hand sanitizer because of the COVID-19 and we are happy to do our part to help out where we…
Continue Reading Lava Hot Springs hotel offering complimentary night for truckers
During these trying times, everyone could use a helping hand. In Lava Hot Springs, a hotel is welcoming all truckers to “come and stay” for a free…
Continue Reading Assistance programs may take weeks
The Idaho Department of Labor warns it may take several weeks to bring the programs contained in the CARES Act to the people.…
Continue Reading Church food pantry seeking volunteers for increasing need
Among the many partners of the Idaho Food Bank, Gate City Christian Church in Chubbuck is working to keep up with the growing demand of its food…
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Rocky Mountain Power Foundation reaches out
The Rocky Mountain Power Foundation has committed $311,500 to provide immediate support to critical community-service organizations in Wyoming and…
Continue Reading App uses AI to identify COVID-19
How would you feel if you could get coronavirus test results on your phone in a matter of seconds? Well, you might be able to soon.…
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Tutorial for correctly framing a remote video interview
A lot of television interviews are conducted over remote digital platforms these…
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Avalanches and rock slides blocking middle fork of Salmon River system
Avalanches and rock slides blocking Marsh Creek, the tributary to the middle fork of the Salmon…
Continue Reading Helping others on the front line stay healthy
These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…
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Fairness In Women’s Sports Act bans some transgender athletes
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Governor Brad Little signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act in March, which makes Idaho the first state…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 volunteer website activated
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new website is making it easier for volunteers to help the community during the state’s shelter in place order.…
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Online learning tools aren’t completely new for students in the Sugar-Salem district
“The online learning transition has gone rather smoothly. We’ve been using one to one devices in our school for seven…
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Idaho unemployment claims up 143%
Idaho workers laid off due to the coronavirus filed 32,941 initial claims for unemployment insurance between March 22 and March 28, 2020.…
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Idahoans staying home more, road reports show
Since March 1, traffic volume dropped from 25,000 trips per day to…
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Local comedians are bringing laughter into our living rooms
They are offering everyone in the community a free live streaming performance.…
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Being prepared for what’s next
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Emergencies can strike at any moment. Just having a 72-hour supply of the necessities can take you a long way…
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Online counseling sparks during pandemic
Our mental health can be a critical element to staying physically healthy during these days of social distancing. Now mental health professionals are…
Continue Reading Videographer helping local businesses stay active on social media
Times are tough for numerous local businesses. One local videographer is working to help keep them active on social media.…
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Impacts of Tuesday’s earthquake on Southeast Idaho
Many residents may still be rattled by Tuesday’s 6.5 earthquake and aftershocks.…
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Throwback: A look back at the 1983 Challis earthquake
We went into our newscast archive and found a report Darien Laird did on the Challis earthquake. The report aired in 2011 when we were looking back…
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Idaho man in critical condition after police shooting
A Caldwell, Idaho, man who was shot by police has remained in a hospital in critical condition since Saturday as an investigation…
Continue Reading Students learn how to learn online
For most of eastern Idaho, the day has arrived when students return to class from a long spring break.…
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6.5 magnitude earthquake shakes the region
Around 5:52 p.m. Tuesday, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake was registered near Custer County.…
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Cleaning company disinfects EMT vehicles free of charge
“It’s important, we go out on a lot of calls and you never know whether you’re packing germs back into your vehicle or…
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Governor Little hosts third statewide AARP telephone town hallÂ
Affording more resources may not have to be one of our fears during the coronavirus…
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Little vetoes license-exemption bill for rehab center
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Tuesday vetoed a bill that would have carved out an exemption allowing a northern Idaho lawmaker’s faith-based drug and…
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Idaho Attorney General warns: Beware of scams
Like most emergency situations, the COVID-19 pandemic has uprooted no shortage of scams surrounding…
Continue Reading How you can participate in Tuesday’s statewide telephone town hall
Idaho Governor Brad Little, health experts and AARP Idaho will host a statewide telephone town hall Tuesday to provide updated information and answer…
Continue Reading Idaho governor vetoes bill to compensate wrongly convicted
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed legislation that would have set up a process to compensate people convicted of crimes they didn’t commit, but he…
Continue Reading Idaho governor signs affirmative action ban into law
Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public…
Continue Reading Governor Little signs into law anti-transgender legislation
Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday signed into law two anti-transgender…
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Department of Labor urges website unemployment registration
A surge of newly laid-off workers is overwhelming Idaho’s unemployment phone systems.…
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Idaho’s primary election will be conducted by mail, remains on May 19
Governor Brad Little and Secretary of State Lawerence Denney announced Monday there will be no change in Idaho’s primary election date of May…
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Man wanted for attempted murder of 2 deputies
Idaho State Police and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office are looking for a man who they say tried to kill two sheriff’s deputies…
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INL joins Equal by 30 to pursue equal pay, opportunities, representation for women
Idaho National Laboratory announced Monday it has signed on to Equal by…
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Idaho officials observe 57 mountain goats in Selkirk range
Idaho biologists counted 57 mountain goats in the Selkirk Mountain Range this year, the first survey of the animals in the range since…
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Resources for small businesses affected by coronavirus
Small businesses are experiencing the collateral damage of the coronavirus shut…
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Idaho’s US District Courthouses ordered closed
US District Courthouses in Pocatello and Coeur d’Alene and the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the James A. McClure Federal Building will be…
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Second case of COVID-19 in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the second positive case of COVID-19 in Bonneville County in a male under the age of 40 who did not…
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Superintendent updates school closures and COVID-19 for families of D93
Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme sent out a letter to update parents of students in the…
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Coronavirus Pro Tip: You might be disinfecting wrong
Here are some tips directly from the CDC to help you kill the coronavirus in your…
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Local restaurant shows you how to cook your favorite meals
Missing the food from your favorite restaurant? Pocatello’s Puerto Vallarta has you covered.…
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Lemhi & Fremont Counties: Virus Vacationers should stay home
Anyone planning to escape Idaho’s “stay-at-home” orders in Fremont or Lemhi County should make other…
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Federal team begins COVID-19 defense in Idaho
Three 2-person teams have been deployed to Idaho from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District in support of the Idaho Office of…
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Interfaith Council joins The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in invitation for worldwide fasting and prayer
Local Interfaith Council asks all to join them in personal fasting and prayer Sunday, March 29, 2020 for relief from the COVID-19…
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Bar-B-Que for a cause
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With many people staying at home, the demands on the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission starts to rise. Pitmaster Bar-B-Que…
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Coronavirus cancels Carlson family cruise
The Carlson family has spent the last week at home, hanging out and going on horse rides. But before the coronavirus outbreak, they had the trip of a…
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Pocatello father worried about his daughter aboard Navy aircraft carrier under quarantine
A U.S. Navy aircraft carrier is now under quarantine after dozens of sailors tested positive for the…
Continue Reading Key points of Governor Little’s stay-home order
Governor Little’s Statewide Stay-Home Order was put into effect on Thursday to prevent the spread of…
Continue Reading Law agencies say they aren’t enforcing stay-at-home order
Local police agencies say they won’t enforce Governor Brad Little’s stay-at-home…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 231, another death reported
There are currently at least 231 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Friday morning from the local health…
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Tips to stay cybersecure when working from home
Johnson tells us during tough times scammers play on peoples emotions. They know at this time people are vulnerable, frustrated or even…
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FEMA delivers medical supplies to Idaho
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has received a first shipment of medical supplies from the Strategic National Supply. …
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