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Bandits split opening double-header

June 13, 2020 9:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Baseball returned to Melaleuca Field and this time it was the Idaho Falls Bandits opening the 2020 season as the…

American Legion Baseball Scores, June 12

June 12, 2020 10:04 PM News Team

GAME 1:UT Bluechips Grey 13Idaho Falls Tigers AA 7GAME 2:UT Bluechips Grey 10Idaho Falls Tigers AA 8 GAME 1:Skyline Grizzlies AA 9Utah Bluechips…

Disc golf takes over Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 10:07 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Disc golf is taking over Freeman Park and College of Eastern Idaho this week. The Lucky Disc Golf Open started on…

Gonzaga plans to host baseball camp in Idaho Falls

June 11, 2020 9:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – More baseball is coming to Idaho Falls. The Gonzaga Bulldogs baseball program will hold a camp at Melaleuca Field on…

NCAA says it will review Idaho’s transgender law in August

June 11, 2020 5:56 PM Associated Press

The NCAA will discuss Idaho’s law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports amid calls for the organization to move men’s…

Rights groups, athletes ask NCAA to move tourney from Idaho

June 10, 2020 1:00 PM Associated Press

Groups that advocate for civil rights and women’s rights have joined notable athletes in asking the NCAA to move 2021 men’s basketball tournament…

Bandits and Runnin’ Rebels meet up for a scrimmage

June 6, 2020 1:43 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits and Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels met up at Bonneville High School for a scrimmage. The Rebels…

Grizzlies walk-off in extra innings

June 6, 2020 1:29 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies used a George Price walk-off single to win 10-9 over the Utah Blue Chips. Landon Merzlock got…

No 2020 season for the Grays

June 6, 2020 1:14 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Gate City Grays announced their Northern Utah League season is suspended. Pocatello’s independent baseball team…

State Rodeo Finals are back on

June 6, 2020 1:09 AM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Rodeo Finals will happen in Bingham County. The rodeo will start on June 16 at the Eastern Idaho…

Chukars season is in jeopardy

June 6, 2020 1:05 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls Chukars President & GM, Kevin Greene says he can see the writing on the wall. Nothing is official…

Bandits team up with Chukars at Melaleuca Field

June 3, 2020 6:35 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games…

Safety protocols in place at Idaho State as athletes return to campus

June 1, 2020 10:09 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA…

Teton High School students voting on new mascot

May 28, 2020 2:51 PM Dylan Carder

DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – When high school sports return in the fall, teams at Teton High school will be going by a different name. A mascot…

NFHS releases guidelines for return to high school sports

May 27, 2020 6:14 PM Dylan Carder

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (KIFI/KIDK) – A potential path back to high school sports is out. The National Federation of High School Associations released…

Local golfer celebrates 99th birthday on the course

May 27, 2020 4:37 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Riverside Golf Course in Pocatello hosted a surprise birthday party for 99 year old Frannie Throkelt on Wednesday. She…

Malone named All-American

May 26, 2020 9:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State track and field star Treyshon Malone holds the ISU record in the long jump, is the Big Sky MVP, and now…

Bengals add to their coaching staff

May 26, 2020 9:33 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team added two new coaches to their staff. Former two-time Big Sky Coach of the…

Idaho State track athletes want transgender lawsuit tossed

May 26, 2020 11:18 AM Associated Press

Two female athletes at Idaho State University want a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law banning transgender women from…

Harsin welcomes quarterback competition

May 24, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State added former USC quarterback Jack Sears to their roster this week. Sears transferred to the Blue Turf with two…

Rice at ease with his veteran roster

May 23, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Boise State men’s basketball team is ready to get back on campus and train for the first time in months. For head…

Big Sky basketball to play 16 game conference schedule in 2020-2021

May 22, 2020 6:11 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky basketball teams will play just 16 conference games in 2020-2021. The conference announced the change Friday.…

Digital football coaching clinic set for May 23

May 21, 2020 5:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, ID (KIFI/KIDK) – College football coaches from Boise State, Idaho State, and College of Idaho will take part in an online coaches clinic…

Rigby’s 5A championship game among ten best of the decade

May 19, 2020 6:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 5A championship win over Coeur d’Alene is among the best high school football games in the country. National…

Practices begin for American Legion baseball teams

May 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Practices are underway for American Legion Baseball teams throughout Idaho. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, only groups…

Idaho Falls Raceway plans to open

May 17, 2020 11:38 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Raceway is planning to have a practice on May 30. Their first race is scheduled for June 13. The…

Fighting for a season

May 9, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With Idaho’s high school baseball season pretty much done due to the coronavirus, the focus has now turned to American…

High school rodeo opens sooner than expected

May 7, 2020 6:58 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – High school rodeo is happening sooner than previously thought. District 7 is holding events this weekend in Rigby starting…

Idaho American Legion Baseball releases schedule update for 2020

May 6, 2020 3:27 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be American Legion baseball in Idaho this year. The Idaho Legion baseball board announced a schedule to return…

Grays preparing for season with Covid precautions

May 6, 2020 12:16 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – “I can’t wait to hear the crack of the bat and hear the umpire yell play ball again.” Gate City Grays owner Terry…

Ryan uses creativity to keep Bengals in-shape

May 2, 2020 10:12 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has changed life’s drastically. For Idaho State strength coach Dan Ryan, he has had to adjust his program on…

Chidi Udengwu ready to chase NBA dream

April 30, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last Idaho State Bengal to play in the NBA was Jeff Cook in 1988. Chidi Udengwu wants the be the next one. Udengwu…

ISU’s Udengwu to test NBA waters

April 28, 2020 8:03 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Chidi Udengwu won the Most Inspirational Player award for Idaho State men’s basketball. Now he hopes to inspire much…

Bengals ink 8 new players

April 26, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team added eight new players to its roster and some much needed size. Head coach…

Cleveland joins Vikings after 2nd round selection

April 25, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State offensive lineman, Ezra Cleveland is reunited with former Bronco Alexander Mattison in Minnesota. The…

Weaver picked by the Dolphins in the 5th round

April 25, 2020 10:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State defensive end Curtis Weaver waited longer than expected to get drafted. The Miami Dolphins selected the…

See where regional athletes signed after the 2020 NFL Draft

April 25, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 NFL Draft concluded Saturday and while some players did not hear their name called, they still signed with…

Chukars team up to help Food Basket

April 24, 2020 8:24 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…

Ackley eager to start as new Blackfoot football coach

April 24, 2020 2:47 PM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time…

Hawkins leaves lasting legacy at Madison

April 22, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships…

Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive

April 22, 2020 5:00 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…

Long term future of Chukars in doubt after MiLB plans to concede

April 21, 2020 4:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future of the Idaho Falls Chukars beyond 2020 is very much in doubt. Minor League Baseball is reportedly…

Bengals ink four new recruits

April 19, 2020 11:05 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball coach Seton Sobolewski was hard at work recruiting four new Bengals to Pocatello. The…

Spillett misses out on spring season

April 19, 2020 11:00 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello High School’s Adison Spillett played basketball and soccer this school year and she signed with the…

Khalil Shakir misses the Blue Turf

April 19, 2020 10:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin let his players go home after spring football was canceled. For Bronco…

Spring coaches and athletes react to season cancellation

April 17, 2020 7:11 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes…

IHSAA officially cancels spring sports season

April 17, 2020 11:30 AM Dylan Carder

The Idaho High School Activities Association is canceling all spring sports and activities for 2020. The release Friday stated the decision was based…

Madison’s Bill Hawkins named to IHSAA Hall of Fame

April 16, 2020 4:52 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison legend Bill Hawkins has a long list of accomplishments to his name. He can add hall of famer to that list. The…

Bonneville football finds ways to build teamwork from a distance

April 15, 2020 9:35 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to…

Blackfoot’s Colby Pearson reflects on XFL experience

April 13, 2020 6:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Cobly Pearson played with the New York Guardians of the XFL. Pearson is a former Blackfoot Bronco and BYU Cougar. He…

Kicking for an opportunity: NFL Draft prep with Dominik Eberle

April 12, 2020 11:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – Utah State kicker Dominik Eberle graduated as the highest scoring kicker in Aggie history. He was a Lou Groza Award…

Heartbreaking end for Treyshon Malone

April 12, 2020 11:34 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – COVID-19 has abruplty ended seasons for atheltes. For Idaho State track star Treyshon Malone, his season ended as he…

East Idaho participates in Be the Light campaign

April 10, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports.…

American Legion Baseball cancels national tournaments

April 7, 2020 4:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits will not have the chance to defend their national championship. The American Legion canceled…

Ehardt believes NCAA recruiting will be a level playing field

April 5, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – NCAA head coaches are having to deal with not being able to meet recruits face to face. Before being a…

Draft prep with Idaho State’s Michael Dean

April 5, 2020 10:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preparing for the NFL Draft has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Had a chance to talk to…

Ehardt aims to protect girls and women in sports

April 3, 2020 9:02 PM Adrian Luevano

After hearing Team USA and Nike athlete Chris Mosier’s side of the new transgender law, Representative Barbara Ehardt responded to what she believes…

Fairness In Women’s Sports Act bans some transgender athletes

April 2, 2020 8:59 PM Adrian Luevano

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…

IHSAA extends suspension of spring sports until April 20

March 31, 2020 1:16 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Tuesday spring sports remain suspended until April 20. This is in…

Highland, Riverside Golf Courses to open

March 30, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Following additional guidance from Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Southeastern Idaho Public Health on…

Big Sky cancels all athletic activities until May 15

March 23, 2020 7:10 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference cancels all practices and workouts through May 15. The President’s Council voted to make the…

Davis Field renovation project underway

March 19, 2020 7:04 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Construction is underway for the $7.1 million renovation project at Davis Field at Idaho State University. The work…

Big Sky shares details leading up to tournament cancellation

March 16, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill held a conference call with media Monday. He outlined the events leading to the…

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…

Sobolewski surprised by Bengals success, excited for future

March 13, 2020 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future is bright for Idaho State women’s basketball. Head Coach Seton Sobolewski is excited for next season. Following…

Rush Rugby inspires young women in East Idaho

March 13, 2020 11:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Rush Rugby team represents the whole East Idaho region. The girls competing in the sport get a lot…

A family title game

March 13, 2020 11:09 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace guard Gage Stoddard and his grandpa made the 1A D1 State Championship game. Gage’s grandpa received a kidney…

Idaho State men’s basketball team reacts to canceled tournament

March 13, 2020 11:07 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ending your season with a win, usually means you won a championship. In this case, it means your season ended before…

Shelley sweeps Firth in double header

March 13, 2020 10:10 PM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley baseball took both games from Firth in a double header at home on Friday. The Russets won the first game 8-7. In…

Chukars unveil new Madres uniforms

March 12, 2020 8:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars unveiled their new Madres de Idaho Falls uniforms today at Thunder Ridge High School. The…

Big Sky Conference cancels rest of mens basketball tournament

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus.…

High school scores – Tuesday, March 11

March 11, 2020 10:56 PM News Team

High school baseball and girls softball…

NBA season postponed, Gobert tests positive for COVID-19 according to reports

March 11, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The NBA has postponed their season due to coronavirus. Before Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz game,…

Bengals fall to Idaho in Big Sky semifinals

March 11, 2020 10:31 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women lost to Idaho 66-51 in the Big Sky women’s basketball semifinals Wednesday. It was the third time in…

Athlete of the Week: Crew Clark, Sugar-Salem basketball

March 11, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem basketball player, Crew Clark is the Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week. Clark helped his…

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Tom Hanks tested positive for the coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:43 PM Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – AP Source: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife,…

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:39 PM Associated Press

NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of the coronavirus…

Jazz-Thunder postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”

March 11, 2020 7:08 PM Associated Press

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night has been postponed, with the only explanation a public address announcement…

Idaho State hangs on to beat Northern Arizona

March 11, 2020 5:31 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State rode a big first half to grind out a 64-62 win over Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Men’s basketball…

Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments

March 11, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the…

Idaho State knocks out Southern Utah in tournament opener

March 10, 2020 10:54 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with their 70-63 win over Southern Utah. Montana…

North Fremont used team saying “IPP” to win state title

March 10, 2020 8:29 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Intensity, physicality, and poise. That is what North Fremont head coach Shannon Hill said helped his team win back to…

Sugar-Salem add another title to their trophy case

March 9, 2020 7:12 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Saturday’s 72-43 over Kimberly gave Sugar-Salem back-to-back state titles and their seventh overall in school history. The…

Preston boys team inspired by community support

March 9, 2020 4:15 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The motto all year the Preston boys basketball team was “take it back”. Preston claimed their fourth state title in the…

Preston takes back 4A title

March 7, 2020 11:37 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Preston student section chanted “take it back” inside the Ford Idaho Center, and the Indians delivered. Preston beat…

Sugar-Salem steamroll Kimberly to win 3A crown

March 7, 2020 11:33 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem head coach Shawn Freeman saw it was raining outside the Ford Idaho Center and he told his team to make it rain…

North Fremont win back to back state championships

March 7, 2020 11:29 PM Adrian Luevano

North Fremont defended their state title by knocking off West Side…

Grace fall in 1A D1 title game

March 7, 2020 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ambrose took a commanding lead early and never looked back. The Archers beat Grace, 49-27. Gage Stoddard led the Grizzlies…

North Gem falls to Dietrich in 1AD2 3rd place game

March 7, 2020 1:46 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Gem loses to Dietrich 78-65 Saturday in the 1AD2 third place game. The Cowboys got another big game from James…

Miners dig up 1AD2 consolation title

March 7, 2020 1:10 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay took care of Carey 62-54 Saturday to win the 1AD2 consolation championship. Chase Green led the way for the…

Malad grabs 2A consolation title

March 7, 2020 1:00 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Malad takes down New Plymouth 46-40 Saturday to win the 2A state consolation trophy. The Dragons were led by Trevor Howe…

Snake River tops Kellogg for 3A consolation title

March 7, 2020 12:52 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River beat Kellogg 47-42 Saturday to claim the 3A consolation crown. The Panthers were led by Michael Ibarra with…

Idaho Falls season ends with loss to Minico

March 7, 2020 12:34 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Minico defeated Idaho Falls 55-51 in the 4A consolation game at Borah High School on Saturday. Keynion Clark had a solid…

Rigby wins 5A consolation championhip

March 7, 2020 12:21 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby beat Meridian 69-53 Saturday to win the 5A consolation title. Brycen Uffens led the Trojans with 24 points. Britton…

Preston edges out Middleton to advance

March 7, 2020 1:05 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It took overtime, but Preston beat Middleton 51-50 to advance to Championship Saturday. The Indians’ only loss this season…

Sugar-Salem return to championship game

March 7, 2020 12:59 AM Adrian Luevano

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem muscled through Filer, 48-36, to up their winning streak to 8 straight. With the win, the Diggers will meet…