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2020 football previews: Skyline Grizzlies

August 24, 2020 4:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline Grizzlies enter 2020 with a lot of confidence. “Our main goal is to win a state championship.” Head…

Rigby routs Bonneville in boys soccer

August 21, 2020 11:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans scored early and often in a dominating 17-1 over Bonneville in boys soccer Friday. Rigby (1-0)…

Idaho Falls blanks Shelley to begin boys soccer season

August 21, 2020 11:42 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat Shelley 10-0 Friday to begin the 2020 boys soccer season. Next up for the Tigers (1-0) is a visit…

2020 football previews: Hillcrest Knights

August 21, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Hillcrest Knights are looking to get back to championship form in 2020. The 2018 4A state champs had an early exit in…

Highland rams past Thunder Ridge

August 21, 2020 11:26 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Jack Whitmer’s four touchdown passes helped Highland beat Thunder Ridge, 38-12. The Rams are scheduled to play the…

Memorial dedicated to Idaho lives lost to COVID-19

August 21, 2020 4:38 PM Chelsea Briar

298 small white flags surround the American flag pole in Bruce Mason’s front yard in Driggs.…

Chad Daybell pleads not guilty, trial set for January 2021

August 20, 2020 10:10 PM News Team

Chad Daybell entered a not guilty plea to all charges during his arraignment before Judge Steven Boyce during an arraignment on…

What to know about mail-in voting in Idaho

August 20, 2020 5:25 PM Emma Iannacone

Even with in-person voting as an option, people in Bannock County are planning…

2020 football previews: Shelley Russets

August 20, 2020 10:07 AM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shelley Russets are looking to make progress in year two under head coach Josh Wells. They went 0-8 his first season…

Protest outside District 91 office

August 20, 2020 10:11 AM News Team

Protestors have gathered outside the Idaho Falls District…

Idaho American Idol auditions Thursday

August 19, 2020 3:03 PM Todd Kunz

Idaho contestants for American Idol can audition using…

Chukars look forward to more events at Melaleuca Field

August 19, 2020 8:55 PM Adrian Luevano

Wednesday night is the last Brews at the Ballpark at Melaleuca…

School is back in session at Shelley High School

August 19, 2020 5:55 PM Chelsea Briar

The Shelley School District began its school year on…

Local library adjusts during pandemic

August 19, 2020 4:51 PM Jilliana Colina

A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving…

2020 football previews: Bonneville Bees

August 18, 2020 11:04 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There is a new head man in charge of the Bonneville Bees in 2020. Kevin Kempf enters his first year as head football…

Michaud Creek Fire mapped at 72 acres

August 18, 2020 12:20 PM News Team

UPDATE 6:00 p.m. Firefighters expect to contain the Michaud Creek Fire by 10:00 p.m. Tuesday.…

New businesses coming to Rexburg

August 18, 2020 4:20 PM Jilliana Colina

From dog parks to ballparks to new businesses coming to town, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill tells us there’s a lot in store for the community.…

2020 football previews: Idaho Falls Tigers

August 17, 2020 10:57 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers have a new challenge for the 2020 season. For the first time since 2015 Idaho Falls will be…

Students roar back to ISU for first day of in-person learning, masks on

August 17, 2020 12:59 PM Emma Iannacone

For the first time since March 15, Idaho State University is bustling with students ready to learn, despite the…

Sign up now for the free clinic in Rexburg this weekend

August 17, 2020 4:25 PM Jilliana Colina

For the first time in the organization’s history, Remote Area Medical or RAM, is making its first stop in Idaho to the city of…

2020 football previews: Highland Rams

August 14, 2020 10:53 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The biggest change for the Highland Rams in 2020 is where they will play their home games. Idaho State University is…

Costco opens in Idaho Falls

August 14, 2020 3:59 PM Jilliana Colina

Costco opened a new 180,000 square foot store on Friday in Idaho…

Newsline COVID Special

August 13, 2020 11:05 PM News Team

We asked the Directors for Southeast Idaho Public Health, Maggie Mann, and Eastern Idaho Public Health, Geri Rackhow, to answer questions viewers…

2020 football previews: Thunder Ridge Titans

August 13, 2020 10:59 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge enters year three as a program in 2020. After going winless in the inaugural season, the Titans…

Fat Geek gives computers to students

August 13, 2020 7:46 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Fat Geek Computer Service owner Monte McCall has been working on computers ever since he was a kid. Now, he wants to…

Eastern Idaho Fair Food Tour visits Rexburg

August 13, 2020 3:39 PM Jilliana Colina

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has had to adjust their plans many times due to the pandemic, but one thing that has continued is the…

Pay It Forward: Steps To Joy

August 12, 2020 4:16 PM Todd Kunz

This public charity is licensed to provide social services with a bit of Bible study to aid in…

District 91 set to have students attend in-person four days a week

August 12, 2020 8:50 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 had a meeting Wednesday night at Compass Academy to discuss their reopening plan.…

How seniors can stay cool during summer heat

August 12, 2020 2:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Summer heat can get to us all, but especially the seniors in our community.…

Behavioral Health Unit to be built at Madison Memorial

August 12, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

Madison Memorial Hospital has announced plans to proceed with construction of a new Behavioral Health…

2020 football previews: Madison Bobcats

August 11, 2020 11:10 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Madison Bobcats are looking to bounce back from a 3-7 season in 2019. Head coach Mitch Buck says he likes the energy…

Future plans for Funland

August 11, 2020 5:37 PM Jilliana Colina

Since 1947, Funland in Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls has operated as a place where the community could come for entertainment and make…

Suspect in custody for W. Yellowstone shooting incident

August 10, 2020 8:42 AM News Team

The Gallatin County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who shot at people in the Whiskey Bay area north of West…

UPDATE: Health board orders mask mandate for Fremont and Jefferson counties

August 10, 2020 9:11 AM News Team

Alarmed by a large increase of COVID-19 cases in several counties over the weekend, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Board of Health will hold a…

2020 football previews: Rigby Trojans

August 10, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rigby Trojans enter the 2020 season with a title they’ve never held before: defending state champs. Rigby beat Coeur…

No high school football games at Holt Arena this fall

August 7, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University announced Friday that it will not be hosting high school football games at Holt Arena this…

Aid for Friends fundraiser goes online

August 7, 2020 5:21 PM Linda Larsen

The annual Aid for Friends Splish Splash Fundraiser was hung out to dry this year because of COVID-19, but that is not stopping the shelter from…

Pocatello council adopts COVID-19 resolution

August 7, 2020 9:02 AM News Team

The Pocatello City Council has approved a resolution encouraging citizens to wear a face mask in public to help slow the spread of COVID-19. …

Is it lights out for the Belnap Christmas Light Show?

August 6, 2020 6:36 PM Andrew Howe

A popular neighborhood attraction in Iona is at the center of a big online…

Tornado warning canceled

August 5, 2020 6:23 PM News Team

UPDATE 6:23 p.m.: The National Weather Service has canceled the tornado…

Keeping our kids emotionally healthy during pandemic

August 5, 2020 5:41 PM Chelsea Briar

Masks limit facial expressions, which can make it hard for younger children who are less verbal to understand nonverbal social cues.…

Judge rules Chad Daybell case can proceed to trial

August 4, 2020 8:21 AM News Team, Associated Press

The Chad Daybell case will likely go to…

Karole Honas announces retirement

August 4, 2020 6:32 PM News Team

After 30 years at Local News 8, Karole Honas has decided to take a…

Day 1 of Chad Daybell’s preliminary hearing

July 31, 2020 11:43 AM News Team, Associated Press

Prosecutors on Monday began sketching out their evidence against a couple at the center of a bizarre case of two missing children whose bodies were…

Los Banditos run-rule the Lightning for the tournament crown

August 2, 2020 10:09 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Los Banditos used a seven-run, second inning to beat the Lightning Gold of Colorado, 12-2 in the Bandits…

Mustangs clinch a spot in the ICFL title game

August 1, 2020 9:36 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – New year, new league, and the same Idaho Mustangs winning football games. The Mustangs clinched a spot in the Idaho…

Feast or famine for Bandits in double header split

July 31, 2020 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double header Friday that featured two drastically different games. Idaho Falls beat…

Runnin’ Rebels win 2020 AA Legion state title

July 31, 2020 8:43 PM Dylan Carder

RUPERT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello beat Twin Falls Friday 1-0 to win the AA Legion Baseball state tournament. Caden McCurdy pitched a complete…

Idaho Falls enters Coronavirus “Red Zone”

July 31, 2020 9:59 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, along with Bonneville and Jefferson Counties found their way into the national “red zone” for coronavirus infections in the past…

INL scientists returning from Mars rover launch

July 31, 2020 5:38 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho National Laboratory scientists are headed home Friday with another feather in their space…

Reflective deer crossing…delivered

July 31, 2020 8:53 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming is trying a new, artistic approach to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions on Highway 89, south of Jackson.…

D93 wants to keep classrooms open as long as they can

July 30, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 discussed their reopening plan at Hillcrest High School on Wednesday…

567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths

July 30, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

Supreme Court halts Idaho online signatures for initiative

July 30, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

The U.S Supreme Court on Thursday ruled an Idaho group must stop collecting online signatures for an education funding initiative for the November…

Idaho democrats cancel summer convention

July 30, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

The Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) has decided to cancel the in-person convention events originally planned as part of its 2020 party convention in…

Jefferson School District announces Rigby Virtual Academy

July 30, 2020 2:51 PM News Team

Jefferson Joint School District 251 has announced the opening of the Rigby Virtual Academy for students in grades K-8.…

E. Coli warnings posted in Jackson Hole

July 30, 2020 2:23 PM News Team

There’s a new health threat to consider if you’re playing outside this…

Watch the Frigitek Cold Storage Facility groundbreaking

July 30, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

Bannock Development Corporation is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Frigitek’s Cold Storage Facility Thursday at 4:00 p.m.…

District 93 holds a special meeting for reopening plans

July 29, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 had a special meeting Wednesday night at Hillcrest High School to discuss their reopening…

457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

Teton County Wyo. issues early closure recommendation for restaurants and bars

July 29, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

In an effort to decrease community spread of COVID-19 in Teton County Wyo., the Teton District Health Officer is issuing a recommendation that…

The Romance Theater in Rexburg is undergoing big changes

July 29, 2020 4:06 PM Jilliana Colina

For over one hundred years the Romance Theater has been a place for entertainment for the community, now, Rexburg Cultural Arts Director Jed Platt…

Drive-up COVID-19 testing available at Portneuf Medical Center

July 29, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

You don’t have to leave your car to get tested for COVID-19 at Portneuf Medical…

Local family organizes back to school drive

July 29, 2020 9:50 AM Ariel Schroeder

A local family is doing what they can to support the education of our…

Remember to keep your guard up against criminals

July 28, 2020 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

Rexburg, Idaho may have been classified as the ‘Safest City in Idaho” in 2020 by Safewise, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to criminal…

Rexburg’s game plan against COVID-19

July 27, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

‘United We Stand Against COVID,’ as Mayor Merrill explains, is an initiative to help educate the public to remember to do things to keep people safe…

Mustangs head to division championship with another blowout win

July 25, 2020 11:56 PM Adrian Luevano

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Mustangs used another 50 point first-half to beat the Logan Stampede, 72-0. With the win the Mustangs have…

New market in Old Town Pocatello aims to support local artisans

July 25, 2020 8:50 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s a new place for Pocatellans to support local…

Mountain River Ranch closes shop

July 23, 2020 8:48 PM Adrian Luevano

HEISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A local landmark business is shutting its doors due in-part to the coronavirus. Mountain River Ranch owner Tran King says…

Rexburg "Pioneer Song" musical play flyer

Pioneer Day Presentation will take place in Rexburg

July 23, 2020 4:22 PM Jilliana Colina

On Friday a Pioneer Day musical play will take place at the Beehive Pavilion in Rexburg’s Porter…

Madison takes two from the Bees

July 22, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison swept the Idaho Falls Bees in a AA Legion double header Wednesday. The Cats won the first game 10-6 and the…

Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate

July 22, 2020 6:22 PM Chelsea Briar

Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…

Making sure your car is road worthy for the summer heat

July 22, 2020 5:25 PM Jilliana Colina

With the heat, ISP has seen a lot of vehicle fires from…

Local youth baseball team heading to national tournament

July 21, 2020 10:43 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDI/KIDK) – A local youth baseball team is about to get a chance of a lifetime. The Dirty Dozen will be heading to Branson,…

Prosecutor seeks limits on video coverage in Vallow-Daybell cases

July 21, 2020 9:25 AM News Team

Magistrate Judge Michelle Mallard has determined that public broadcast of Lori Vallow-Daybell’s Madison County court case will be restricted.…

Motor Vu Drive-In raising funds for Ronald McDonald House

July 20, 2020 6:25 PM Ariel Schroeder

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Chubbuck now has its own farmers market

July 20, 2020 5:51 PM Linda Larsen

Getting the freshest produce just got easier in one local…

How to stay safe on the roadways during the 100 deadliest days

July 20, 2020 4:40 PM Jilliana Colina

Spence tells us officers are pulling over more people for speeding than normal.…

Bandits sweep weekend series over ID Prospects

July 18, 2020 11:23 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits extended their win streak to 8 with a weekend sweep over the Idaho Prospects. Kai Howell…

Pocatello tops Skyline in Legion Baseball

July 17, 2020 10:08 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Pocatello Runnin’ Rebels swept Skyline in a home double header on Friday. Pocatello won the first game 12-6 and…

Vallow-Daybell jury trial set for January 2021

July 17, 2020 6:00 AM News Team

Lori Vallow-Daybell waived her rights to a speedy trial during a pre-trial conference Friday before Judge Michelle Radford Mallard in…

Zoo Idaho to get another facelift

July 17, 2020 6:00 PM Linda Larsen

Zoo Idaho in Pocatello will be getting another face…

Every Pocatello police officer to get a body camera

July 17, 2020 5:59 PM Linda Larsen

Every Pocatello police officer will soon have a body…

Local daycare back at full capacity with extra safety measures

July 17, 2020 5:44 PM Chelsea Briar

With the pandemic shutting down many businesses and forcing parents to stay home, daycare services became…

Idaho Falls Zoo opens with COVID-19 precautions

July 17, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with COVID-19…

Bandits rally to complete sweep over South Fremont

July 16, 2020 10:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored ten unanswered runs to beat South Fremont 10-4 Thursday night. The win completed a…

Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks

July 16, 2020 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…

Tigers get hard fought sweep over Skyline

July 15, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Tigers erased early deficits in both games of a double header to sweep Skyline Wednesday. The Tigers…

D-91 Board approves reopening plan

July 15, 2020 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board approved their reopening plan Wednesday night. A draft of the plan can be…

Rising coronavirus cases spark more action from Eastern Idaho Public Health

July 15, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Board members outlined a proposed program for the region during an online meeting on Tuesday…

Bandits overpower Minico

July 14, 2020 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The offense lead the way for the Idaho Falls Bandits as they earn a double header sweep over Minico Tuesday. The…

Vendors announce East Idaho Fair Food Tour

July 14, 2020 10:40 AM News Team

Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food…

Renegades Football Club offering more options for youth soccer players

July 13, 2020 9:39 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Youth soccer players in the Idaho Falls area will soon have more options to enjoy the game. The Renegades Football…

Mustangs thrash Wolf Pack to stay unbeaten

July 11, 2020 10:19 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho Mustangs and East Idaho Wolf Pack entered Ravsten Stadium undefeated at 3-0. The Idaho Mustangs led…

Bandits split a double-header against Los Banditos

July 11, 2020 9:19 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits split a double-header against Los Banditos Saturday night at Melalueca Field. The Bandits…

Bandits sweep double-header in Pocatello

July 10, 2020 10:17 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits scored 4 runs in the first inning and never looked back in their, 14-4 win over the Pocatello…

Blackfoot’s Payton Brooks shuts out Rigby

July 10, 2020 10:04 PM Adrian Luevano

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot pitcher Payton Brooks threw five shutout innings as the Broncos beat Rigby, 14-0 in game one of a…

5 year anniversary since DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared

July 10, 2020 6:32 PM Linda Larsen

Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…

DeOrr Kunz Jr. Timeline

July 10, 2020 6:31 PM Linda Larsen

Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…

Erickson shuts out Hillcrest to secure South Fremont sweep

July 9, 2020 9:49 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont swept Hillcrest in a AA Legion baseball doubleheader Thursday. The Cougars won the first game 16-6 and took…