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To minimize COVID-19 risk, Division of Welfare offices open for appointments only

March 17, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

To minimize the impact of COVID-19, the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s Division of Welfare is shifting from walk-in services to…

Idaho now has 7 coronavirus cases

March 17, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting seven…

What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off

March 17, 2020 5:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…

Some Idaho lawmakers opting out amid coronavirus fears

March 17, 2020 3:58 PM Associated Press

Two Idaho lawmakers are getting out of the Statehouse due to fears from the new coronavirus, and others said Tuesday that their decision to remain is…

Washington-grown berries recalled for Norovirus concern

March 17, 2020 3:26 PM Associated Press

A recall was issued for frozen berries manufactured at a farm near Lynden, Washington amid potential exposure to Norovirus, federal food regulators…

Anonymous donation received after ‘Bright Star’ canceled

March 17, 2020 3:11 PM News Team

In the face of many event closures, the Idaho State University School of Performing Arts had some positive news to report: an “anonymous loyal…

2 hospitalized after t-bone crash near Ammon

March 17, 2020 2:43 PM News Team

Two people were transported to the hospital by ambulance after a crash involving a pickup and car at the intersection of 45th and 21st Streets near…

Additional visitor restrictions at EIRMC

March 17, 2020 1:23 PM News Team

Effective Wednesday, March 18, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is implementing the following additional visitor restrictions to protect our…

Police identify body found near Pocatello

March 16, 2020 2:20 PM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is seeking your assistance in the following…

Idaho wildlife agency kills 17 wolves in Lolo Zone

March 17, 2020 12:57 PM Associated Press

More than a dozen wolves were killed last month to help curb struggling elk populations in north-central Idaho, wildlife officials…

Idaho Falls recreation facilities close

March 17, 2020 12:23 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department is suspending all classes, lessons and programs and closing indoor recreation…

Smith’s offers special hours for senior citizen shopper

March 17, 2020 12:21 PM News Team

Starting Wednesday, Smith’s Food & Drug Stores will dedicate the first hour on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. solely…

Regal Edwards Grand Teton closes

March 17, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

Regal announced the closure of all theatre locations starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020, as a precaution amid the current circumstances.…

College of Southern Idaho names new president

March 17, 2020 10:41 AM Associated Press

A provost from a New York community college will be the College of Southern Idaho’s next…

ISU announces cancelation of all campus events through May 15

March 17, 2020 9:55 AM News Team

Idaho State University is canceling or postponing all events, including commencement and graduation-related activities, at all of campus locations,…

COVID-19 response fund created

March 17, 2020 8:37 AM News Team

The Idaho Community Foundation, the United Way of Treasure Valley, and the Idaho Nonprofit Center have partnered to create a new COVID-19 Response…

Blackfoot Mayor considers options and encourages common sense

March 17, 2020 6:04 AM News Team

Blackfoot Mayor Marc Caroll says he is not yet prepared to declare a state of emergency in the city, but is still considering the…

Wyoming investigating seven new COVID cases

March 17, 2020 5:35 AM News Team

The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified seven newly reported cases of COVID-19.…

1 person killed in multi-vehicle crash

March 16, 2020 5:59 PM News Team

Idaho State Police reports at least one person was killed and others were injured in a multi-vehicle crash Monday…

Portneuf Library to close temporarily

March 16, 2020 10:58 PM Todd Kunz

The Portneuf Library will close due to the concerns of the novel…

Idaho bill bans transgender women, girls from competition

March 16, 2020 8:04 PM Associated Press

An Idaho bill banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports despite warnings that such a law is unconstitutional headed back to the…

D93 schools to be open Tuesday, closed Wednesday

March 15, 2020 6:34 PM News Team

UPDATE 3/16/20: Bonneville School District 93 will be open Tuesday. On Wednesday, schools will be closed for students. You can read Superintendent…

IHSAA suspends springs sports through April 5

March 16, 2020 8:00 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Monday it is suspending all spring sports. It will begin Tuesday…

Jefferson School District to be in soft close Tuesday, closed Wednesday

March 16, 2020 8:00 PM News Team

Jefferson School District will be in a soft close…

Wyoming governor: Life must go on despite virus measures

March 16, 2020 5:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon is calling for a thoughtful, longer-term approach to the new coronavirus that looks beyond a series of shutdowns.…

Governor Little: “There is no shortage of food”

March 16, 2020 4:14 PM Emma Iannacone

“There is no shortage of food. Stores will restock, so please don’t hoard,” he…

CEI announces early spring break, lecture credit classes to move online March 30

March 16, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) announced the college will hold all regularly scheduled classes March 16 and March 17.…

Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe

March 16, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…

Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies

March 16, 2020 5:40 PM Jilliana Colina

The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…

ITD issues 90-day extension on expiring credentials

March 16, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

To reduce large gatherings of people, the Idaho Transportation Department’s Division of Motor Vehicle is instituting a 90-day extension on some…

Different doctors make different calls on coronavirus tests

March 16, 2020 3:08 PM Associated Press

Idaho health officials say people who think they need to be tested for coronavirus should talk to their doctors.…

INL encourages work from home

March 16, 2020 3:08 PM News Team

The Idaho National Laboratory is recommending its employees work from home beginning Tuesday, March 17.…

D25 closes school starting Tuesday

March 16, 2020 3:00 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is holding a Board of Trustees Special Meeting to discuss and hear possible recommendations regarding…

New health guidance issued for Idaho venues

March 16, 2020 2:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have released updated guidance for event and venue managers. …

$1.3 million approved to assist state workforce

March 16, 2020 2:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Legislature’s Joint Finance Appropriations Committee has approved the Governor’s request to allocate an additional $1.3 million for…

Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation facilities close, programs suspended

March 16, 2020 1:38 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is implementing additional changes for public health and safety that will impact public programs and facilities throughout…

Madison School District to close school March 18 – April 6

March 16, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

All Madison 321 schools will be closed from Wednesday, March 18, 2020 – Monday, April 6,…

Updated guidance for mass gatherings and public events in Idaho

March 13, 2020 12:43 PM News Team

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare and the seven local Public Health Districts have developed guidance for event and venue managers to assist…

Sugar Salem School District cancels school until further notice

March 16, 2020 12:51 PM News Team

“Our plan for the foreseeable future is that we will cancel school attendance until further notice. We anticipate that this will be approximately…

West Yellowstone man pleads not guilty in grandson’s death

March 16, 2020 12:43 PM Associated Press

A West Yellowstone man has pleaded not guilty to deliberate homicide and criminal child endangerment in the death of his 12-year-old grandson in…

Ammon Mayor encourages social distancing

March 16, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti is asking residents and businesses to consider canceling or postponing in-person events that involve 50 or more people for…

Dozens of schools across Idaho close over coronavirus

March 16, 2020 9:55 AM Associated Press

Several school districts and daycare centers across Idaho have closed in efforts to slow the spread of the coronavirus…

Canada closing borders to non-citizens, Americans exempted

March 16, 2020 12:07 PM News Team

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he is closing his country’s borders to anyone not a citizen or a permanent resident amid the coronavirus…

Prominent pair of long-serving Wyoming lawmakers to retire

March 16, 2020 11:57 AM Associated Press

Two prominent and long-serving Wyoming state lawmakers are planning to…

Marshall Public Library to close to public

March 16, 2020 11:42 AM News Team

The Marshall Public Library will be closing to the public as a precaution for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) until further…

Rigby attorney files for Prosecuting Attorney

March 16, 2020 11:18 AM News Team

Attorney and former federal prosecutor Mark Taylor has filed to run for Jefferson County Prosecutor.…

Officials: Bacterial disease killing Wyoming pronghorn

March 16, 2020 10:56 AM Associated Press

More than 50 pronghorn have died in Wyoming from the bacteria that killed more than 75 of the animals last year, wildlife officials…

How COVID-19 is impacting LDS Church missionary service

March 16, 2020 10:47 AM News Team

Church leaders are implementing some temporary adjustments to missionary…

Sheriff: Boy killed at random in Idaho mobile home shooting

March 16, 2020 10:38 AM Associated Press

Authorities say a young boy died after a man began shooting at a mobile home in Horseshoe Bend late Sunday…

Bannock County declares emergency to prepare for COVID-19

March 17, 2020 3:00 PM Emma Iannacone

In an effort to prepare for a surge of COVID-19 cases, Bannock County commissioners declared an emergency on…

Idaho bill outlawing abortion if Roe is reversed advances

March 16, 2020 10:33 AM Associated Press

A House panel on Monday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing…

Gas prices drop in Idaho

March 16, 2020 9:05 AM News Team

Idaho gas prices fell 4 cents per gallon in the past week, while the national price fell 14.3 cents per gallon during the same time…

School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak

March 15, 2020 10:55 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…

Nel’s Bi-Lo Market offers hours for people 65 and older

March 16, 2020 10:25 AM Emma Iannacone

To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special…

Idaho Falls School District 91 now closes Tuesday

March 15, 2020 6:00 PM News Team

UPDATE 3/16/20: Idaho Falls School District 91 will close schools effective Tuesday, March 17, through at least the end of Spring Break.…

Idaho Gov: It’s up to individual school districts to close school

March 15, 2020 2:52 PM Curtis Jackson

Update: School District Idaho’s Governor said it will be up to the individual school districts to decide if they will cancel school as a precaution…

Pocatello-Chubbuck School board to move ahead with classwork

March 15, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District will not close schools this week. At least, not…

Portneuf Medical Center adopts no-visitation policy

March 15, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center will institute a no-visitation policy beginning…

Wyoming recommends school closures, but leaves decisions open

March 15, 2020 5:17 PM News Team

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (KIFI/KIDK)-Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and State School Superintendent Jillian Balow are recommending all Wyoming schools remain…

Idaho’s coronavirus cases reach 5, schools consider closing

March 15, 2020 2:01 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with state school officials Sunday to consider possible closures as the number of Idaho residents confirmed to have…

American Falls man killed in avalanche at Pebble Creek

March 15, 2020 2:45 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is on the scene of an avalanche near the Pebble Creek Ski Area.…

Teton County, Wyoming schools close Monday

March 15, 2020 1:15 PM News Team

The Teton County, Wyoming School District #1 will close Monday until at least April 5. …

Grand Targhee/JHMR to end their seasons Sunday

March 15, 2020 1:29 PM News Team

Grand Targhee Resort will close for the season at the end of business Sunday, March…

President Trump declares Sunday as a National Day of Prayer during coronavirus outbreak

March 14, 2020 11:21 PM Todd Kunz

President Trump declares Sunday, March 15, 2020 as a National Day of Prayer during COVID-19 outbreak and sends Twitter…

IEA calls for immediate closure of all schools

March 15, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

The Idaho Education Association (IEA) is calling on the state to close all schools for at least three weeks, including spring break. …

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

More rain Sunday, clearing for Monday

March 15, 2020 9:33 AM Jeff Roper

A chance of rain before noon, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm between noon and 3pm, then rain likely after 3pm. Some of the storms could…

5 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho as of Saturday

March 14, 2020 2:38 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in conjunction with the affected local public health districts, is announcing an additional three cases…

First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Eastern Idaho

March 14, 2020 8:56 PM Todd Kunz

The first positive case of COVID-19 found in Eastern…

Jackson enacts emergency COVID-19 ordinance

March 14, 2020 8:52 PM News Team

The Jackson Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance limiting the size of community…

Update: Wyoming reports third Coronavirus case

March 14, 2020 3:52 AM News Team

The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the state’s second known case of COVID-19. …

Blaine County Schools to close Monday

March 14, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

All Blaine County schools will be closed Monday after a case of COVID-19 was…

Bars react after Gate City Brewfest postponement

March 14, 2020 3:52 PM News Team

Several Pocatello bars decided to have a brewfest of their own after the annual event was postponed.…

Wyoming COVID-19 patient sparks new concerns

March 14, 2020 3:39 PM News Team

Research into a previously identified case of coronavirus in Wyoming Friday has sparked significant new concerns.…

Statewide primary ballots set

March 14, 2020 5:11 AM News Team

The stage is set for the May 19th primary elections in…

Idaho Guard deployment to Germany is canceled

March 14, 2020 4:06 AM News Team

Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19…

One person hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash

March 14, 2020 4:00 AM News Team

One person was hospitalized after a three-vehicle crash at the intersection of US 26 and Iona Road at around 11:05 p.m.…

Jackson council slates town meeting Saturday

March 14, 2020 3:56 AM News Team

The Jackson Town Council has scheduled a special town meeting Saturday morning to discuss potential health…

Healthy lifestyle is your best defense against COVID-19

March 13, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.…

North Bannock firefighters offer to shop for the elderly

March 13, 2020 8:39 PM News Team

The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes. …

Idaho Falls implements changes for public health

March 13, 2020 8:36 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls is implementing several changes in city operations and events to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the Idaho Falls…

How COVID-19 impacts The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square

March 13, 2020 8:32 PM News Team

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has canceled several concerts and made changes to its public broadcasts and…

ISU cancels/postpones events, spring break extended

March 13, 2020 8:08 PM News Team

Idaho State University has announced the cancelation or postponement of a number of upcoming large-scale events planned over the next four weeks.…

First case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Idaho

March 13, 2020 9:35 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little has scheduled a press conference on the coronavirus Friday morning at 10…

Judge disqualified from Lori Vallow Daybell case, preliminary hearing moved to May

March 13, 2020 2:51 PM Jilliana Colina

During Friday’s hearing, Magistrate Judge Farren Eddins granted the stipulation filed to reschedule Lori Vallow Daybell’s preliminary hearing for…

Police found missing mother and son

March 13, 2020 2:40 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to locate two…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort closes aerial tram, implements social distancing measures

March 13, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

ackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is monitoring the situation closely and working with the Teton County Health Department by following the…

Utah closing public schools to prevent spread of coronavirus

March 13, 2020 4:44 PM Associated Press

Utah will close most public school functions starting starting Monday to reduce the risk of spreading the new coronavirus.…

Lillian Vallely School starts spring break one week early

March 13, 2020 4:43 PM News Team

Lillian Vallely School has made the decision to extend spring break to two weeks. It will be March 16-27.…

Dripps’ murder case to shift to Attorney General’s Office

March 13, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

Bonneville County Prosecutor Daniel Clark is asking the Idaho Attorney General’s Office to take over the criminal prosecution of Brian…

Senate committee kills bill involving guns in schools

March 13, 2020 3:50 PM Associated Press

Legislation allowing Idaho school district employees with an enhanced concealed weapons license to carry a concealed weapon on school property was…

Water Supply Committee reviews mixed picture in Idaho

March 13, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

Three Idaho water basins could face shortages this spring, but the upper Snake supply is near record…

Wyoming governor declares coronavirus state of emergency

March 13, 2020 3:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon declared an emergency Friday to devote health officials and National Guard troops to a potential a surge in cases of the new…

Denver woman injured in snowmobile crash

March 13, 2020 2:49 PM News Team

A 45-year-old Denver, Colorado woman suffered multiple injuries in a snowmobile crash about 9 miles southwest of West Yellowstone near the Idaho…

Australian company partners with ISU Accelerator

March 13, 2020 2:16 PM News Team

An Australian radiopharmaceutical company has signed a Product Supply Agreement with the Idaho State University Accelerator…

SIPH COVID-19 Call Center now active

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is making it easier for you to get your questions…

Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world

March 13, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…

D93 COVD-19 precautions update

March 12, 2020 5:44 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 released the following letter regarding the…

D25 preparations for COVID-19

March 13, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 sent the following letter to parents and guardians from Dr. Douglas Howell, Superintendent…

Firefighters offer to shop for the elderly

March 13, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

North Bannock Firefighters are offering to go shopping for the elderly so they can distance themselves from large crowds.…

Planet Doom no longer open this weekend

March 12, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

The Scream Break event scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Planet Doom has been…