Labor Day storm delivers 70+ MPH Gusts, snow and rain showers
(KIFI/KIDK) A potent northern cold front swept through Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming Monday evening. Residents across the Snake River Plain…
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Multiple COVID-19 cases confirmed in D93
Bonneville School District 93 reports the following confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in its…
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Multiple power outages in the area
UPDATE: Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 72 outages in Idaho affecting 5,053…
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Downed power lines near intersection of Lincoln and Woodruff
The Idaho Falls Police Department and Idaho Falls Fire Department is responding to downed power lines near the intersection of Lincoln and Woodruff.…
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74 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday
Idaho officials reported 74 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…
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Forest to begin Grand Targhee master plan review
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has published a “Notice of Intent” to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Grand Targhee…
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Rollover crash blocks I-15
Idaho State Police and Oneida County Sheriff’s Deputies are on the scene of a rollover crash on Interstate…
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Report: Great Salt Lake shrinking more than a foot annually
Utah’s Great Salt Lake is shrinking every year, but experts are implementing measures to slow the water loss, a new report…
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Bear attacks hunter
Gallatin County 911 received a call from a hunter who had been attacked by a bear Monday at 7 a.m.…
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Hunting outlook for Southeast Idaho: What to expect and why
Archery season is underway in southeast Idaho, and many other hunting opportunities will soon…
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Idaho Falls Zoo goes to fall hours
The Idaho Falls Zoo will be moving to fall hours on Tuesday.…
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Investigation under way in police shooting of Utah boy, 13
Authorities in Utah are investigating the shooting of a 13-year-old autistic boy by police in the Salt Lake City…
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Athol, Idaho, man crashes plane after attempted landing
An Athol, Idado man was transported to Kootenai Health with non-life threatening injuries following a plane crash on Sunday…
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Program trains wild horses for use in Wyoming forest
Some 95,114 wild horses and burros roam free throughout the United States, according to a March 1 count by the federal Bureau of Land…
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Evacuations lifted near Swinging Bridge fire
The Bridger Teton National Forest says a quick response limited the Swinging Bridge Fire to 102 acres. No homes were damaged and residents were…
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Wyoming students return to school scenes altered by virus
Childhood chatter rang out over the blacktop, masked students queued up for school buses, and street signs blinked a warning to slow down outside of…
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Wildfire evacuations ordered in Teton County, Wyo.
Teton County, Wyoming Emergency Managers have ordered immediate evacuation of several areas due to wildfire.…
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Wyoming sees hope in carbon capture technology
A U.S. Department of Energy-State of Wyoming study indicates carbon capture utilization and storage (CUUS) retrofits of existing coal-fired power…
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Car pulled from South Fork
Idaho State Police say an Infiniti SUV was pulled from the South Fork of the Snake River Saturday.…
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Teton Canyon fuel reduction project to continue
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest plans to resume the next component of its Teton Canyon Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project on Tuesday. …
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ADA improvement project underway Tuesday
Idaho Falls and Idaho Transportation Department crews will begin the next phase of an Americans with Disabilities Act sidewalk and pedestrian marking…
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Old Boy Scouts of America building now the home for Community Youth in Action
Over the weekend teens in the group had a chance to check out their new…
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Firefighters battle multiple fire starts
Firefights updated at Gibson Jack, Yellowstone, and Idaho-Wyoming…
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Thankful residents cheer Madison Fire Department response
With help from the Bureau of Land Management and Central Fire District, the Madison Fire Department fought down a wild fire that threatened several…
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Man faces multiple charges after brief crime spree
Marco Leal, 23, faces multiple felony charges after a robbery, crash and foot chase in Idaho Falls…
Continue Reading 190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death
Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…
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Fire forces evacuations near Pocatello
Residents of the Gibson Jack and Wildhorse subdivisions have been asked to evacuate the area ahead of the Wild Mountain Fire. …
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Lone Star fire still active in Yellowstone
Firefighters are working to protect structures near Old Faithful.…
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Bridger Foothills fire evacuees allowed quick return home Monday
Several subdivisions were evacuated Saturday ahead of the Bridger Foothills fire. …
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Prison inmate found dead
The Idaho Department of Correction is investigating the apparent suicide of man who was incarcerated at Idaho Maximum Security…
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Pebble Creek installing new additions to its Ski Area
INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The ski area in Inkom is currently working on some new renovations. “We’re expanding our snowmaking down the south part of…
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Police find body of missing 2-year-old in drained Idaho pond
Authorities in Idaho have discovered the body of a missing 2-year-old boy after crews spent all day Friday draining a pond near where the child went…
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Idaho officials reported 281 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…
Continue Reading 269 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 10 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 269 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…
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Daybell lawyer wants trial moved
Chad Daybell’s attorney has filed a motion to change the venue of his pending court…
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Local health officials reported 59 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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Powerlifters break records in Idaho Falls
The 2020 AWPC-WPC World Cup even in Idaho Falls is drawing powerlifters from around the region to Idaho…
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Northbound traffic on I-15 near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police reports northbound traffic on Interstate 15 between mileposts 73-93 is currently at a standstill.…
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SIPH confirms 2 more deaths due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed two more deaths associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…
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Idaho State Police’s motorcycle unit wrote more than 100 tickets in one weekend
Idaho State Police worked to get ahead of the Labor Day traffic…
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East Idaho State Fair prioritizes 4-H and public safety
The intent of the East Idaho State Fair this year is to keep the fairgrounds as localized as possible to prevent the risk of people from all over…
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D25 to continue current instruction model for at least 2 more weeks
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to continue the current instructional…
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Governors want more say in habitat rule for at-risk wildlife
Governors from 22 Western states and Pacific territories want a bigger say in how the Trump administration defines habitat for wildlife protected…
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Yellowstone National park officials file complaint on guide
A Yellowstone National Park guide is facing criminal charges for violating park…
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Gas Buddy surveys Labor Day gas prices and the labor to buy it
Labor Day gas prices stand to be the lowest since 2004 and Idahoans work hardest to fill the tank. …
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Utah aims to be prepared for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Gov. Gary Herbert says Utah will aim to be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available, a week after the federal…
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Idaho teacher pay ranked 33rd in the nation
A new review of teacher salaries shows Idaho educators’ pay is 33rd in the nation, while Wyoming is rated at 15th.…
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Heat Advisory Saturday
A heat advisory for the lower SRP tomorrow as high pressure pushes into east Idaho. Locations into Pocatello and the eastern Magic Valley will reach…
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St. John Health to add new clinic and virtual health program
St. John Health has acquired a Jackson clinic and plans to implement a separate virtual health app this…
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Motorcyclist killed in US 20 crash
A Rexburg man was killed in a motorcycle accident north of Island Park at around 9:07 p.m. Thursday.…
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Jordan makes a campaign stop in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – US Senate candidate (D) Paulette Jordan is making her trip across Idaho to campaign for a Senate seat against (R)…
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Idaho officials reported 263 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…
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Pocatello Indians mascot on the line
After meeting with members of the Fort Hall Business Council Thursday, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board has agreed to consider an administrative…
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Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4; governor encourages flu shots
Governor Little announced Thursday Idaho will remain in Stage 4 for at least another two…
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Local health officials reported 106 new COVID-19 cases in the area…
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D93 schools will be in Phase 2 Sept. 7 – Sept. 11
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme announced Thursday schools will be open in Phase 2 (Yellow Phase) Sept. 7 – Sept.…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bingham County.…
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Little; action should hold off tax hike
Governor Brad Little says he has taken action that will avoid a tax increase for Idaho business owners and employers.…
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Police arrest man after stabbing
A 30-year-old man was arrested for felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon…
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Idaho Falls man sentenced on federal pornography charges
An Idaho Falls man faces over 5 years in federal prison after pleading guilty on February 25 to possession of child pornography in U.S. District…
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Power outage affects west side of Idaho Falls
daho Falls Power is investigating a power outage that is affecting most of the west side of the city.…
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Bannock County rescinds COVID-19 emergency declaration
The Bannock County Commissioners rescinded the COVID-19 emergency declarations during its regular business meeting…
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Electrical equipment stolen from southern Idaho businesses
Thieves have stolen electrical circuit breakers from at least 43 Idaho Power customers who have businesses in Twin Falls and Ada Counties over the…
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Dad, stepmom charged in connection with death of 9-year-old
Prosecutors have charged an Idaho stepmom with murder and her husband with felony injury to a child after police say emergency responders found a…
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Roundabout construction to begin
Mountain Valley Construction will begin work on a new Roundabout at the intersection of East Lincoln Road and Crowley Road after Labor Day.…
Continue Reading Search for missing 2-year-old boy continues in Eagle
Authorities are still searching for a 2-year-old boy who went missing near Boise Wednesday, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office said…
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Health District issues Custer County order
The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted Thursday morning to issue an Order for Mandatory Face Coverings and other restrictions for Custer County.…
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Target confirms plans for Jackson store
Target has confirmed it plans to open a store in Jackson, Wyoming “in the coming years.” …
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Elk Antler Auction to begin next week
The Headwaters District Boy Scout Antler Auction will go online this year.…
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Initial Idaho unemployment claims drop slightly
The Idaho Department of Labor reports Idahoans filed 3% fewer initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits in the past week.…
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Idaho Falls man charged after early morning incident
The Idaho Falls Police SWAT team was called to the Rescue Mission apartments in the 3100 block of South Yellowstone at around 3 a.m. Thursday.…
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Same fair food, different style
The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off on Friday, but it will look a little different than we are used…
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COVID-19 cases increase in Southeast Idaho
Southeast Idaho Public Health reported 140 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on September…
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Bonneville County faces a shortage of poll workers
Nationwide, states are facing a shortage of poll workers to assist with elections in November. Some areas in East Idaho are experiencing the hit.…
Continue Reading 296 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 296 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths on…
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Prosecutor seeks to join Vallow and Daybell court cases
Madison County Prosecutor Rob Wood has filed a “motion for joinder” aimed at consolidating the prosecution of Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 108 new confirmed cases of…
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Safety concerns raised over NuScale SMR project
Members of the scientific community are voicing concern after the NuScale Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project received design approval from the U.S.…
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Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan visiting south Idaho
During a tour through southern Idaho, Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan stopped in Pocatello…
Continue Reading SIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed another death associated with COVID-19 in Bannock County.…
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Hygiene kit donation drive promises new start for returning citizens
The Idaho Falls Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Department of Corrections Re-Entry Program on a Hygiene Kit Donation…
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2020 Festival of Trees suspended
The School District 25 Education Foundation announced Wednesday its Board of Directors has decided to suspend the 2020 Festival of Trees.…
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Woman sues, says she was hospitalized after prison dentistry
A woman who says she suffered a life-threatening infection after Idaho’s prison staffers denied her antibiotics following dental surgery is suing…
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Scam calls make rounds in Jefferson County
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office reports phone scammers are targeting local county…
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Casper decides against ban on feeding feral cats, dogs
Officials in a Wyoming city have decided not to prohibit feeding feral cats and…
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1 in 4 Idaho wastewater plants violate permits
More than 75% of Idaho’s wastewater treatment plants complied with their Clean Water Act permits last year, according to a new, three-year review…
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Operation Lifesaver deemed a success
Idaho State Police say 26 drivers were stopped during the 8-hour Operation Lifesaver enforcement effort between Pocatello and Idaho Falls August 27. …
Continue Reading Tetonia woman killed in early morning crash
A Tetonia woman was killed in a single vehicle crash on Highway 32, south of Ashton. …
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Mortgage rates experience decline in Eastern Idaho
While the pandemic hit the economy pretty hard in 2020, one aspect that has changed is the buying power of the consumer.…
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Local business donates temperature kiosk to high schools
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Skyline High School has a new tool at its gym to help keep the community safer from COVID-19 during sporting events.…
Continue Reading 280 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 280 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…
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Daybell attorney wants charges dismissed
The attorney for Chad Guy Daybell has asked 7th District Judge Stevan Boyce to dismiss all charges against Daybell. …
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Idaho State hires new CIO
Idaho State University has hired Paula Renae Scott as its new chief information officer following a national search that launched in early…
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Road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction remains closed, will likely reopen within a week
The road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction remains closed due to a gasoline spill from an overturned tandem trailer on a commercial…
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4-hour standoff ends after barricaded person agrees to exit house unarmed
Bonneville County authorities are using a SWAT team to help negotiate with a single, barricaded person inside a home at Sunnyside and 45th East.…
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Local health officials reported 191 new cases in the area on…
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Wyoming budget cuts to impact state public defender’s office
The Wyoming Public Defender’s office faces staffing losses that could severely affect its service to residents because of a 10% budget…
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Protesters march in Salt Lake City demanding justice
About 100 people marched in Salt Lake City and gathered in protest at the Utah Capitol following the police killing of Jacob Blake in Kenosha,…
Continue Reading EIPH confirms another death due to COVID-19
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another death due to…
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Jackson and Teton County win housing grant
The Community Foundation of Jackson Hole has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Town of Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming Housing Department.…
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