Democrat from Ryan Park running for Wyoming U.S. House seat
A man who has split his time between southeast Wyoming and teaching overseas is running for the state’s lone U.S. House…
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Silver Star announces new hot spots
Silver Star has added two new public Wi-Fi hot spots in Idaho Falls and Rexburg. …
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American Falls reservoir access open, but rules still in effect
Outdoor facilities at American Falls remain open, but rules still…
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Judge orders release of report on offensive school flyers
A Wyoming judge has ordered the release of a school district’s investigative report on bullying and harassment at a junior high school in Cheyenne…
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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PCSD 25 launches remote learning with checkout of more than 6,000 Chromebook devices
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 rolled out its district-wide remote learning program on Monday.…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,170, 13 deaths reported
There are at least 1,170 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Monday from the local health…
Continue Reading Police need help to identify 2 individuals
Idaho Falls Police officers are attempting to identify the two individuals in the attached…
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Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health reported another positive COVID-19 test result for a male in his 30s in Bonneville County…
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Soft closures for all Idaho schools extended
Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of the coronavirus through the end of the academic year, or until social…
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Bail set at $150K for aunt of 12-year-old homicide victim
Bail was set at $150,000 for an 18-year-old woman who is charged with negligent homicide in the death of her 12-year-old nephew near West…
Continue Reading Do you know this man?
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in identifying this man.…
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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…
Continue Reading COVID-19 case identified in Power County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a case of COVID-19 in Power…
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Local health officials provide guidance on wearing cloth masks
The Centers for Disease Control recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to…
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Idaho gas prices fall
Idaho gas prices have fallen 9.1 cents per gallon in the past…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,100
There are at least 1,101 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Sunday from the local health…
Continue Reading Wyoming legislators consider 1st special session since 2004
Wyoming lawmakers are considering holding a special legislative session to decide what to do with the federal stimulus money coming to the state, and…
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Coronavirus cancels Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine football game
Wyoming’s 2020 Shrine Bowl all-star high school football game has been canceled due to the…
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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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Stay-at-home order legal, Idaho attorney general says
Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden says Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order to limit the spread of the coronavirus is legal and clearly defined…
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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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Crash in Island Park sends one man to the hospital
ISLAND PARK, Id. (KIFI/KIDK) On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 8:18 a.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash eastbound on US20 at mile…
Continue Reading Area man flown to hospital after single-car rollover
DUBOIS, Id. (KIFI/KIDK) – On Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 2:47 p.m., Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash westbound on SH22 at mile…
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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…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints president introduces new symbol; calls for world fast
A new symbol was introduced by the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 1,077
There are at least 1,077 confirmed COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to numbers released Saturday from the local health…
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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Fire destroys garage & classic cars
Fire destroyed a garage and two classic cars near Sage Lakes Golf Course in Idaho…
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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 COVID-19 case identified on the Fort Hall Reservation
A positive COVID-19 case has been identified on the Fort Hall…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases passes 1,000
There are at least 1,013 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Friday from the local health districts and the…
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Another COVID-19 case reported in Bonneville and Teton Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health is reporting another case of COVID-19 in Bonneville and Teton…
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.…
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Attorney General statement protects telemedicine providers
Doctors using telemedicine to provide medical advice during the COVID-19 health emergency, got some legal backing from Idaho Attorney General…
Continue Reading New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock…
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Wyoming discourages out-of-state visitors while extending health orders
Three existing Wyoming health orders have been extended through April 30 as part of an effort to slow community transmission of the COVID-19 virus. …
Continue Reading LDS Church General Conference held virtually due to pandemic
The 190th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be unlike any prior conference in the history of the…
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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University of Wyoming plans virtual graduation amid COVID-19
The University of Wyoming has canceled traditional graduation and will instead hold virtual commencement ceremonies because of the…
Continue Reading Similarities and differences between COVID‐19 and Influenza
Southeastern Idaho Public Health says COVID‐19 and influenza both cause respiratory illness and the symptoms can be very similar; however,…
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Pocatello drops processing charge
If you use a credit or debit card to pay your Pocatello utility bill, you’ll get a break on the 3% processing charge until further…
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Man who opened fire at Idaho officers dies of gunshot wounds
An Idaho man who was shot by police in Caldwell last Saturday after opening fire on officers has died of his injuries, officials…
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Porn warning labels bill becomes law without Gov. signature
Pornography will have to come with a warning label in Utah after Gov. Gary Herbert allowed the measure to become law over protest from the…
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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.…
Continue Reading Tips to stay safe while grocery shopping
Many of us are concerned about staying safe while grocery shopping since there are often times crowds of…
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Governor Little suspends more rules to increase telehealth access
Governor Brad Little announced Thursday the suspension of an additional 18 regulations to more quickly, efficiently and safely respond to Idaho’s…
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Latter-day Saints to remove Angel Moroni during restoration work
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints plans to temporarily remove the Angel Moroni statue from its Salt Lake Temple during restoration…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases almost hit 900
There are at least 891 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health districts and the…
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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…
Continue Reading Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Bonneville County
Eastern Idaho Public Health has reported community transmission of COVID-19 in Bonneville County. Two more cases were also confirmed…
Continue Reading Wyoming unemployment claims keep rising amid COVID-19 spread
Unemployment claims in Wyoming continue to surge as the coronavirus keeps businesses closed and people at home, resulting in long phone delays for…
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Portneuf nurses volunteer for New Jersey duty
Two Portneuf Medical Center nurses have answered a challenge to help New Jersey fight COVID-19. …
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Community Food Basket to receive church donation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will send a 42,000 pound shipment of food to the Community Food Basket of Idaho…
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Snowboarder killed by avalanche
Teton County, Wyoming Search and Rescue teams have closed the Coal Creek parking lot as the search for a missing snowboarder continues in the wake of…
Continue Reading ISU uses 3D printers to produce coronavirus personal protection equipment
ISU has been 3D-printing face shield and face mask components since…
Continue Reading Health officials urge increased compliance with stay-home order
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is urging greater action within the community to slow the spread of COVID‐19. …
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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…
Continue Reading Pocatello bans open burning
The Pocatello Fire Department is not issuing new burn permits and is asking residents to cease open burning in the city. …
Continue Reading Gun background checks smash records amid coronavirus fears
Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by a run on guns from Americans panicked about…
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Tribal primary to be held by mail
The Shoshone Bannock Tribes have canceled the scheduled April 10 Primary Election due to the COVID-19 pandemic. …
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One 22 awards nearly $300,000 in relief
The Jackson-based assistance organization “One 22” has awarded $296,839 in financial relief to 306 community…
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START Bus adjusts Jackson schedules
START Bus will implement additional service reductions as a direct response to the COVID-19…
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Police seeing decline in activity while people stay at home
The Chubbuck Police Department has noticed a significant drop in calls 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…
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Idaho Statehouse reporter tests positive for coronavirus
A reporter for a Boise television station who covered the Idaho Legislature and attended recent news conferences held by Gov. Brad Little said he has…
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.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 673
There are at least 673 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Idaho, according to numbers released Wednesday from the local health districts and the…
Continue Reading Community transmission of COVID-19 identified in Teton County, more cases in Custer and Bonneville Counties
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is reporting three new cases of COVID-19 – one in each of the following counties: Custer, Bonneville, and Teton…
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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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Coroner concludes missing Wyoming boy died of exposure
A coroner has determined a boy who went missing in central Wyoming last fall died of exposure, and it was an…
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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…
Continue Reading Wyoming courts extend coronavirus measures through May
Wyoming courts are extending measures to discourage spread of the coronavirus by another seven…
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Pocatello temporarily halts water service shutoffs
The City of Pocatello is temporarily suspending water service…
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COVID-19 patients receive EIRMC treatment
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is receiving patients from other hospitals who require a higher level of care than was available in their home…
Continue Reading Idaho’s online Primary election explained
The May 19 Idaho primary election will continue as scheduled but will have a few changes. …
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ITD assessing earthquake damage
Idaho Transportation Department crews are cleaning up debris in the wake of the 6.5M earthquake that shook the Central Idaho mountains Tuesday…
Continue Reading Health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pocatello restaurant/bar
Customers of The Pressbox, 1257 Yellowstone Ave., in Pocatello may have been exposed to COVID-19, during March 19-22.…
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Idaho quake had little effect at Yellowstone
The U.S. Geological Survey Yellowstone Volcano Observatory reports there are no connections between the 6.5 magnitude Idaho earthquake Tuesday and…
Continue Reading Website activated for COVID-19 volunteer opportunities
Southeastern Idaho’s COVID-19 Unified Command Team announced JustServe.org is offering opportunities for you to volunteer to help those in need in…
Continue Reading 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 PCSD 25 releases updates and information regarding remote learning services
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has announced remote learning for all students will begin on Monday, April…
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Missing 70-year-old found deceased
UPDATE 4/1/20: Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded Wednesday morning to the area of Curlew and Chasewood to a report of a welfare check. …
Continue Reading Community COVID-19 transmission identified in Bingham County
After further investigation, Southeastern Idaho Public Health has identified community transmission from the second Bingham County case.…
Continue Reading Fort Hall Council authorizes stay-at-home order
The Fort Hall Business Council has approved a resolution authorizing a reservation-wide “stay-at-home” order. …
Continue Reading Idaho authorities say no major damage after 6.5 earthquake
The day after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled Idaho, authorities near the epicenter say there have been no reports of significant damage or…
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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 near Stanley
A large earthquake struck near Stanley Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting…
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