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Crapo: Partisan power grab would compound confusion in election process

January 12, 2022 3:41 PM News Team

Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho has joined other Republicans in speaking out against efforts to eliminate the filibuster to get voting rights legislation passed.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,821 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 17 new deaths

January 12, 2022 5:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,821 new COVID-19 cases and 17 new deaths Wednesday.

Idaho Democratic Party Chair announces resignation

January 12, 2022 11:17 AM News Team

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) Chair Fred Cornforth issued the following statement Wednesday.

Bill to cut income tax introduced in Idaho House committee

January 12, 2022 12:44 PM Associated Press

Legislation to cut Idaho’s income tax and provide one-time rebates was introduced Wednesday in the House Revenue and Taxation Committee.

Flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday in Honor of Senator Harry Reid

January 12, 2022 11:48 AM News Team

In accordance with the presidential proclamation, Governor Brad Little and Governor Mark Gordon have ordered flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of former Senator Harry Reid.

Governor Little appoints Stuchlik to Third Judicial District

January 12, 2022 11:37 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced the appointment of Kiley Stuchlik to the Third Judicial District.

Firth Fire Department moves forward after devastating fire

January 12, 2022 3:52 PM Braydon Wilson

Monday morning marked a devastating blow to the Firth Fire Department.

The highly contagious Omicron variant will ‘find just about everybody,’ Fauci says, but vaccinated people will still fare better

January 12, 2022 10:51 AM CNN Newsource

As the Omicron variant spreads like wildfire across the United States, it’s likely just about everybody will be exposed to the strain, but vaccinated people will still fare better, the nation’s leading infectious disease expert said Tuesday.

Meat is finally getting cheaper. But these other foods aren’t

January 12, 2022 10:59 AM CNN Newsource

Good news: After rising for months, meat prices are finally falling at the grocery store. Bad news: Many other staples are getting more expensive.

High schools kick off annual ‘Souper Bowl’ food drive

January 12, 2022 11:25 AM News Team

Community Food Basket Idaho Falls (CFBIF) is excited to once again partner with Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools to launch The Souper Bowl, a friendly competition to fight food insecurity.

ITD to provide free hands-on construction training spring of 2022

January 12, 2022 9:42 AM News Team

With Idaho’s rapidly growing economy and commitment to improving infrastructure, the demand for skilled construction labor has never been greater.

ISU researchers awarded nearly $250,000 in CAES Seed Grants

January 12, 2022 11:28 AM News Team

Idaho State University researchers are getting a jump start on their projects thanks to nearly $250,000 in seed grants.

PCSD25 Board of Trustees welcomes 3 new members

January 12, 2022 9:39 AM News Team

Three new members were sworn into the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees at Tuesday’s Work Session.

BYU-Idaho President welcomes back students in a devotional address

January 11, 2022 6:30 PM Braydon Wilson

Students at BYU-Idaho have been back on campus for almost a week. Tuesday marked an official welcome from the University President Henry J. Eyring. In his address President Eyring expressed gratitude to the students for being willing to follow the university’s health and safety protocols.

Victor offers free KN-95 masks to residents

January 11, 2022 11:46 AM News Team

The City of Victor will make thousands of KN-95 face masks available for free to residents beginning Wednesday at City Hall during regular business hours.

Wyoming tries again to remove Yellowstone grizzly protection

January 11, 2022 4:04 PM Associated Press

Wyoming has asked the federal government to remove protections from grizzly bears in and around Yellowstone National Park.

Idaho confronts climate change with money to protect forests

January 11, 2022 3:47 PM Associated Press

Increasingly destructive Idaho wildfires that the state’s Republican governor blames in part on climate change have resulted in him proposing a budget that adds more firefighters as well as another $150 million for future firefighting costs.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 2,319 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 5 new deaths

January 11, 2022 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 2,319 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths Tuesday.

Idaho Supreme Court: More administrators, judges needed

January 11, 2022 2:41 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Supreme Court says additional court staffers are needed across the state to help the courts handle growing caseloads and the demands of operating during a pandemic.

Idaho officials: COVID-19 climbing too fast to timely track

January 11, 2022 11:51 AM News Team

Idaho’s coronavirus cases are increasing faster than the state can track them, causing a lag in case counts that some public health leaders fear could lull residences into a false sense of security.

IFP accepting annual youth rally applications

January 11, 2022 11:58 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Power (IFP) is currently accepting applications for the annual Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally and Scholarship Program.

New USGS Idaho Water Science Center Director named

January 11, 2022 11:50 AM News Team

The U.S. Geological Survey has named Roy C. Bartholomay as the new Center Director of the USGS Idaho Water Science Center.

D91 launches community survey on facilities

January 11, 2022 11:36 AM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 has kicked off a months-long community outreach effort to gather input on plans to upgrade and improve D91’s school facilities.

Teton Pass Corridor Study to address series of problems

January 11, 2022 11:22 AM News Team

January 26 will be the public’s first opportunity to officially comment on a new Teton Pass Corridor Study.

Idaho Supreme Court publishes annual report, enhances data website

January 11, 2022 11:18 AM News Team

Newly updated websites offer a wealth of information for anyone looking to better understand Idaho’s court system.

ISU professor honored with Jean’ne M. Shreeve NSF EPSCoR Research Excellence Award

January 11, 2022 10:53 AM News Team

An Idaho State University Chemistry Professor has taken home one of the premier awards for scientists in the Gem State.

In a medical first, a man with terminal heart disease gets a transplant of genetically modified pig heart

January 11, 2022 10:35 AM CNN Newsource

A 57-year-old Maryland man is doing well three days after receiving a genetically modified pig heart in a first-of-its-kind transplant surgery, University of Maryland Medicine said in a news release Monday.

COVID-19 hospitalizations reach record high, HHS data shows

January 11, 2022 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

The number of US patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has hit a record high — adding strain to health care networks and pushing states toward emergency staffing and other measures as they struggle to cope.

Scammers targeting utility customers

January 11, 2022 9:43 AM News Team

During the last couple of days, Idaho Falls Power has received multiple calls from customers regarding utility scams.

Human trafficking awareness initiative

January 11, 2022 9:44 AM News Team

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is launching a new annual three-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative.

Governor Little touts big education spending boost, tax cuts

January 10, 2022 11:38 AM News Team

Governor Little will deliver his 2022 State of the State and Budget Address in the House Chambers Monday at 1 p.m.

BLM offers reward for information on horses shot near Challis

January 10, 2022 6:36 PM News Team

The Bureau of Land Management is offering a reward for information on horses being shot near Challis.

Fire at Shady Rest Campground in Idaho Falls

January 10, 2022 6:26 PM News Team

The Shady Rest Campground saw a fast response from Idaho Falls firefighters Monday.

Damage to Pine Ridge Apartment building in Chubbuck, ID

Weekend fire damages Pine Ridge apartment in Chubbuck

January 10, 2022 6:06 PM Cole Sams

Firefighters still have not determined what caused a fire to start at the Pine Ridge Apartments on Saturday.

Montana increasing wildland firefighter hourly pay to $15.50

January 10, 2022 3:21 PM Associated Press

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The state of Montana is increasing its base pay for seasonal firefighters to a minimum of $15.50 an hour to help recruit and retain highly qualified personnel. Firefighters will see a pay increase of $1.70 per hour. The governor’s office and the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation say the pay

Bob Saget’s cause of death being investigated

January 10, 2022 3:02 PM CNN Newsource

An autopsy was completed on Bob Saget Monday, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner in Florida.

South Dakota governor headed to Wyoming for GOP fundraiser

January 10, 2022 2:45 PM Associated Press

South Dakota’s governor will take part in a Republican fundraiser in western Wyoming’s wealthy Teton County next month.

Winter heating and electrical safety tips

January 10, 2022 2:38 PM Cole Sams

We all like to snuggle up to a warm fire or space heater during the cold winter months, but heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,881 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths

January 10, 2022 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,881 new COVID-19 cases and 3 new deaths over the weekend.

WDE seeks public comment on proposed performance standards for math and science

January 10, 2022 12:02 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Education seeks public comment on the proposed Chapter 10 Rules.

DEQ seeks comment on draft IPDES permit for the drinking water treatment facility general permit

January 10, 2022 2:40 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) seeks comment on a draft Idaho Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permit for the drinking water general permit.

Regional trail system survey results out, working group members needed

January 10, 2022 12:05 PM News Team

As the first step in developing a sustainable regional trail system, more than 1,100 community members recently took a 10-minute Trail User Survey.

Firth Fire Station catches fire

January 10, 2022 10:53 AM News Team

The Firth fire station caught fire Monday morning. The fire has burned fire engines and equipment inside the building.

UPDATED: Approximately 40 cars involved in pile-up on US 20 near Island Park

January 7, 2022 3:53 PM News Team

Fremont County Emergency Management reports there is a large crash in Island Park near Henry’s Lake Flats.

Idaho gas prices continue to fall

January 10, 2022 11:25 AM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Average gasoline prices in Idaho have fallen 0.4 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.54/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 802 stations in Idaho.

Utah gov exempts state Capitol, facilities from mask mandate

January 10, 2022 9:43 AM Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — GOP Gov. Spencer Cox exempted from a mask mandate the Utah Capitol and other state facilities Monday as conservative lawmakers prepared to begin meeting for the year, but the Salt Lake County mayor is pushing back. Democratic Mayor Jenny Wilson says Cox doesn’t have the authority to create exemptions from

D91 announces location of Center for Career Technical Education

January 10, 2022 9:49 AM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 plans to locate its new stand-alone Center for Career and Technical Education in downtown Idaho Falls.

Island Park resort helps create fun in the snow

January 10, 2022 2:29 PM Braydon Wilson

Hidden by the trees and the snow the Sawtelle Mountain Resort plays host to many who seek to have fun in the mountains. Especially during the winter. Richard Turpin the general manager of the resort says “in the winter time, it’s it’s 100% the snow bunch of the snowmobilers, people who love getting out and playing in the powder come up here.”

UPDATED: Victim, suspect identified in Fort Hall stabbing

January 8, 2022 12:03 PM News Team

A man is dead, and a person is in custody after a deadly stabbing Friday, January 7 on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.

East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center in Pocatello, ID

Nordic Center offers Ski for Free Day

January 8, 2022 7:59 PM Cole Sams

Saturday was Ski for Free Day at the East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center.

Deputies looking for driver after man injured in Ammon Walmart parking lot

January 8, 2022 6:11 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the driver of a truck involved in an incident in the Walmart parking lot in Ammon.

Avalanche blocks I-90 on Montana side of Lookout Pass

January 7, 2022 6:18 PM Associated Press

Three small snowslides on Friday, and concerns that there might be more, led the Montana Department of Transportation to close the westbound lanes of Interstate 90 near Lookout pass overnight.

Best school districts in Idaho

January 6, 2022 6:33 PM Stacker

Stacker compiled a list of the best school districts in Idaho using rankings from Niche.

Idaho State returns to in-person instruction on Monday, mask mandate still in effect

January 7, 2022 6:29 PM Cole Sams

It’s back to school for students and faculty at Idaho State University on Monday.

100 years of military history

January 7, 2022 6:12 PM Linda Larsen

Tucked away in the Veterans Memorial Building in Pocatello is a hidden treasure.

FDA warns against using throat swabs for home COVID-19 tests

January 7, 2022 5:33 PM CNN Newsource

The US Food and Drug Administration is cautioning against using self-collected throat swabs for COVID-19 tests and says people should use the tests as instructed.

EIPH reports surge of COVID-19 cases in the region

January 7, 2022 4:10 PM News Team

This week, Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has seen its largest daily COVID-19 case count of the pandemic with 432 cases being reported Thursday.

Teton County Health Department recommendations while COVID-19 cases are extremely high

January 7, 2022 3:42 PM News Team

New COVID-19 cases continue to increase sharply over the last week in Teton County, Wyo.

NRC denies Oklo application for new compact reactor at INL

January 7, 2022 2:54 PM News Team

A plan to build a new compact fast reactor at the Idaho National Lab is cooling off for now.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,335 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 12 new deaths

January 7, 2022 5:19 PM News Team

The state reports data for the most recent 2-week period are incomplete. Due to the recent surge in cases, approximately 8,000 outstanding positive laboratory results are pending local public health district review and follow-up.

Teton County, Wyo. COVID-19 vaccination update clinic changes

January 7, 2022 3:45 PM News Team

Teton County Health Department would like to share several COVID-19 vaccine updates.

Idaho governor, lawmakers eye tax cuts with budget surplus

January 7, 2022 2:32 PM Associated Press

With the state sitting on a pile of cash, Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little is talking tax cuts but also financial prudence.

2 injured in multi-car pile-up on I-15

January 7, 2022 11:56 AM Linda Larsen

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI) – Icy conditions on Interstate 15 were responsible for a five-car pile-up Friday morning.

‘Excessive’ COVID absences force school closures in Portland

January 7, 2022 11:10 AM Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Three schools in Portland, Oregon, were closed on Friday due to staffing shortages and “excessive” absences caused by COVID-19. Officials from Portland Public Schools, the state’s largest school district, said 431 staff members had called out by Thursday evening. At least 175 of the positions were unable to be filled by

IFP conducts clean energy survey

January 7, 2022 11:24 AM News Team

Do you have an opinion about clean energy? If so, Idaho Falls Power (IFP) wants to hear from you!

What the US can expect next from the COVID-19 surge, according to an expert

January 7, 2022 9:50 AM CNN Newsource

The Omicron variant has sent cases of COVID-19 surging once again, and many businesses, workplaces and schools have reintroduced restrictions to curb the spread.

CDC updates COVID-19 prevention guidance for K-12 schools

January 7, 2022 9:45 AM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools on Thursday, aligning the recommendations with the agency’s recently updated COVID-19 quarantine and isolation guidelines for the general public.

‘Mild’ COVID-19 doesn’t always feel that way

January 7, 2022 9:57 AM CNN Newsource

Many people are hearing from their doctors that they have a “mild” COVID-19 infection amid a surge of the highly contagious Omicron variant of the coronavirus, but your illness may not feel as minor as “mild” sounds.

Idaho lawmakers try to forecast state’s economic future

January 7, 2022 9:33 AM Associated Press

Lawmakers on an economic forecasting committee working on recommendations the entire Legislature can use to set the state’s budget struggled Thursday with factoring in how billions of dollars in federal coronavirus relief money will influence the state’s financial picture going forward.

If you caught COVID-19 over the holidays, here’s what you need to know

January 7, 2022 9:43 AM CNN Newsource

If you caught COVID-19 over the holidays — and with the highly contagious Omicron variant in circulation, record numbers of people did — you may be wondering what your next steps should be.

5 people died of rabies in 2021

January 6, 2022 6:25 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The largest amount of people have died of rabies in the U.S. in a decade.

No unnecessary travel lifted

January 6, 2022 12:37 PM News Team

Teton County Road and Levee advise the public of no unnecessary travel on county-maintained roads through Friday.

Pocatello location among 37 Bed Bath & Beyond stores closing

January 6, 2022 10:11 AM CNN Newsource

Bed Bath & Beyond revealed the locations of 37 of the approximately 200 stores it plans close by the end of this year.

Gobert tests positive for virus again, enters NBA protocols

January 6, 2022 4:16 PM Associated Press

The first time that Rudy Gobert tested positive for COVID-19, the NBA didn’t even have health and safety protocols.

Complaints made over utility management of Hebgen Lake, dam

January 6, 2022 5:51 PM Associated Press

Summer drought followed by a Hebgen Dam component failure in late November has led to complaints.

Man arrested for warrants after attempting to elude officers

January 6, 2022 3:44 PM News Team

At approximately 9:45 a.m. Wednesday morning, Idaho Falls Police officers went to an address in the 400 block of Call Avenue with the intent of serving an arrest warrant on Trevor Hawkins.

Hunters kill 20 Yellowstone wolves that roamed out of park

January 6, 2022 2:43 PM Associated Press

Twenty of Yellowstone National Park’s renowned gray wolves roamed from the park and were shot by hunters in neighboring states in recent months.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,765 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 31 new deaths

January 6, 2022 5:16 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,765 new COVID-19 cases and 31 new deaths Thursday.

Sen. Doug Ricks visits studio to talk upcoming legislative session

January 6, 2022 11:56 AM Dylan Carder

The Idaho Legislature will be starting the 2022 session in Boise on Monday.

Annual grants available for ID artists, arts educators and arts administrators

January 6, 2022 1:41 PM News Team

The Idaho Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for all annual grants.

COVID-19 and kids: How public health is working to avoid an outbreak

January 6, 2022 12:54 PM Linda Larsen

New guidelines coming down from the CDC Wednesday to try and fight the spread of the new highly contagious Omicron variant in kids.

Snowpack levels are exceeding average amounts

January 6, 2022 5:23 PM Evan Thomason

The current levels of snow pack on the top of our local mountains are greater than the average snow levels at this time in the winter season.

Questions about first baby of the year at PMC

January 6, 2022 11:40 AM Rachel Fabbi

There has been some confusion over a local hospital announcing its first baby of the year.

SIPH urges everyone 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 booster

January 6, 2022 11:43 AM Linda Larsen

The CDC strengthened its booster recommendations this week by encouraging everyone 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster shot at least five months after the primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech.

Idaho Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years

January 6, 2022 11:16 AM Cole Sams

Idaho Operation Lifesaver started in Post Falls in 1972 when the average number of highway/rail incidents was 12,000 annually.

EIRMC welcomes new administrators

January 6, 2022 11:15 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced the addition of Nicholas Manning as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Wendy McClain as Vice President of Operations.

An ‘awful’ month of COVID-19 lies ahead, doctor says, but preventative measures will still be key

January 6, 2022 10:14 AM CNN Newsource

While the highly transmissible Omicron variant continues to drive up COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations — and the numbers are likely to get worse before they get better — health experts say it’s critical Americans continue safe practices to prevent infections.

US 191/189 Hoback River Canyon to close for avalanche mitigation

January 6, 2022 9:54 AM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of US 191/189 for Thursday, January 6 at 6:00 p.m. for avalanche mitigation.

Thursday morning school closures

January 6, 2022 6:07 AM Conner Nuckols

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho Falls (KIFI) – The following school districts will be closed this morning, (Thursday, Jan. 6, 2022) due to extreme weather conditions: Marsh Valley School District 21 Bear Lake School District 33 Salmon School District 291 Rockland School District 382 – One Hour Delay

Family searches for answers into the death of Juan Manuel Bargan-Martinez

January 5, 2022 6:19 PM Braydon Wilson

Body of Juan Manuel Bargan-Martinez on Christmas Day. Shortly after, they were able to contact the family thanks to some outside help. “we found out that it’s safe to call my mom first, but she doesn’t speak English, so what they did is they had the counselor make the Mexico counselor from Colorado, call my mom, and that’s when she got the news,” says Juan’s sister Nayali.

Man arrested in connection to multiple business burglaries

January 5, 2022 2:43 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police say 24-year old James Fletcher has been arrested and has been charged with 4 counts of Burglary (all felonies).

Bannock County jail employee faces charges in Salt Lake

January 5, 2022 10:14 AM News Team

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Tony Manu released the following statement regarding the status of a jail employee who is facing charges in Salt Lake County.

Hearing over Mark Means

January 5, 2022 5:57 PM News Team

Nothing really changed to keep Lori Vallow-Daybell’s former attorney Mark Means from discussing her case.

Reconvening Idaho Legislature in November cost taxpayers more than $46,000

January 5, 2022 4:31 PM News Team

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The three-day reconvening of the Idaho Legislature back in November cost Idaho taxpayers more than $46,000, according to public records obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun.

CDC recommends Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine boosters for children as young as 12

January 5, 2022 4:24 PM CNN Newsource

he US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its recommendations for the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine booster on Wednesday to include children as young as 12, at least five months after they finish the primary vaccine series.

COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,441 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

January 5, 2022 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 1,441 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Wednesday.

Water repair lets students out early at Hillcrest, Sandcreek schools

January 5, 2022 2:45 PM News Team

Students were able to go home early at Hillcrest High School and Sandcreek Middle School Bonneville because the city crews could fix water line nearby.

Teton Pass to be closed Thursday for avalanche mitigation

January 5, 2022 3:49 PM News Team

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Thursday, January 6 at 12:00 p.m. for avalanche control.

Cold and pet dangers

January 5, 2022 12:35 PM Bill Cummings

If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.

Trailer fire total loss in Fort Hall

January 5, 2022 11:07 AM News Team

Fort Hall Fire & EMS responded to West Agency Road west of Treaty Highway on the Fort Hall Reservation for a trailer fire Sunday around 11 a.m.

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