Videos Archives

COVID-19 triggers decrease in people getting vaccinations, CDC says

May 26, 2020 4:33 PM Jilliana Colina

A vaccine tracking system for the Center for Disease Control is indicating a decline in pediatric vaccinations since a week after the national…

Annual Thunder Run for POW*MIA to visit veterans’ home

May 25, 2020 12:02 PM Emma Iannacone

For the 17th year in a row, Annual Idaho Thunder Run is parading through southeast Idaho to commemorate Memorial…

“Just want to put Pocatello on the map:” new podcast spotlights local entrepreneurs

May 25, 2020 5:29 PM Emma Iannacone

Ward features a different community leader in each episode to talk about their trials and successes in the business…

What the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade’s annual Memorial Day performance means

May 25, 2020 5:01 PM Jilliana Colina

The timeless tradition of bagpipers at memorials can’t be stopped by a pandemic.…

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…

Watch Deputy Wyatt Maser funeral procession and graveside service

May 22, 2020 12:11 PM News Team

Watch the funeral procession for Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Wyatt Maser here at 2:30 p.m.…

Flying Goose tries to take flight

May 22, 2020 8:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shilo Inn picked up a new guest as the Flying Goose Grill and Lounge checked in. The Grill and Lounge was open…

RV sales booming during COVID-19 pandemic

May 22, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

Memorial Day weekend is rolling on, literally, right through the pandemic. We’re told recreational vehicle sales are booming higher than…

New memorial is in the works for the hundreds of veterans buried in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery

May 22, 2020 4:50 PM Jilliana Colina

“There’s just a tremendous amount of veterans out here and we just said, it’s time to honor our…

Pocatello school provides more than just education to students during COVID-19

May 21, 2020 4:46 PM News Team

The wheels on a lunch delivery program to pre-K students in Bannock County are coming to a halt. Friday is the last day for bus drivers and…

Plasma centers in Rexburg are working to create a medicine for COVID-19

May 21, 2020 5:15 PM Jilliana Colina

This is different than a preventative measure like a vaccine. Hakes says the medicine will be used to actually treat the disease while we wait for a…

Idaho Falls Parks and Rec challenges the community

May 20, 2020 9:04 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With kids not in school and people working at home, the Idaho Falls Parks & Rec Department has stepped up. “It’s…

$60,000 donated to area food banks

May 20, 2020 6:17 PM Karole Honas

Some really welcomed news from the Idaho National Lab and Battelle Energy…

Pocatello’s re-pavement plan on schedule for summer

May 20, 2020 4:11 PM News Team

It seems to be a smooth road ahead for the street department in Bannock County. However, they still have a lot of ground to…

Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests

May 20, 2020 4:25 PM Jilliana Colina

The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…

Pizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need

May 20, 2020 3:05 PM Jilliana Colina

One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…

ICOM turned into fast food drive-thru

May 20, 2020 3:11 PM News Team

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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…

Pools are reopening for summer swimming, what you should know

May 18, 2020 1:40 PM Emma Iannacone

Ross Park Aquatic Complex plans to open with limited capacity June 1, with no slide access or tubes for the lazy…

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…

Family-run coffee shop gives Inkom new place to chill

May 17, 2020 12:51 PM Emma Iannacone

A new family-run coffee shop in Inkom is bringing new energy to Highway 30.…

Watch Flyover Friday to honor medical workers, first responders and essential workers

May 12, 2020 12:40 PM News Team

The Idaho National Guard is teaming up with the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters to perform a flyover over 11 Idaho cities…

More help on the way for small businesses

May 15, 2020 6:22 PM Linda Larsen

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Hair salons getting ready to reopen

May 15, 2020 6:28 PM Linda Larsen

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Rexburg’s first ‘Flow-Bor’ Day will take place on Monday

May 15, 2020 4:07 PM Jilliana Colina

They’re asking that everyone come in families or groups, so everyone can comply with social distancing by staying within their family while they…

COVID-19 impacts city budget cuts

May 15, 2020 1:44 PM News Team

The pandemic will likely not delay the budgeting process that will guide the future of Pocatello.…

Idaho will enter Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds on May 16

May 14, 2020 10:05 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced during a press conference Thursday Idaho will enter Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds on May…

CEI holds virtual graduation

May 14, 2020 9:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For many College of Eastern Idaho students today was filled with many virtual smiles and comments. Not the usual…

Flag waving over I-15

May 14, 2020 6:28 PM Ariel Schroeder

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Gem Prep Online prepares for Zoom graduation

May 14, 2020 5:07 PM News Team

Moira Haskett is a senior at Gem Prep Online. She is graduating with a high school diploma. “I’m excited to finally be done with school and finally…

Farm-to-table CSAs growing during pandemic, saving local farm

May 14, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are gaining popularity across the country. And they’re saving…

Popular restaurant in Rexburg takes on new COVID-19 safety practices

May 14, 2020 12:09 PM Jilliana Colina

In Rexburg the restaurant Fresco has made key changes to try to keep everyone safe.…

Power County Hospital seeks additional funding to complete renovations

May 13, 2020 4:45 PM News Team

It’s costing a little more to keep our neighbors in Power County healthy.…

Local businesses provide free lunch to truckers

May 13, 2020 4:54 PM News Team

Generosity is really on a roll in Bannock County these days. Truckers got a free meal as a “Thank You” for their dedicated…

Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18

May 13, 2020 11:38 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18.…

Second spirit rock removed from Pocatello High School

May 13, 2020 11:21 AM Emma Iannacone

The rock, which has a unique ledge shape, was unearthed during the construction of “the palace” during the…

Servpro disinfects PMC staff’s cars for hospital week

May 13, 2020 3:27 PM Emma Iannacone

Servpro is offering to clean and disinfect the Portneuf Medical Center staff and their families’ vehicles for free.…

How BYU-Idaho was able to begin classes during a pandemic

May 12, 2020 3:47 PM Jilliana Colina

While many schools finished its spring semester online and are on break until fall, Brigham Young University- Idaho, who runs on a track system,…

Farmer’s Market opens with safety precautions

May 12, 2020 12:52 PM Ariel Schroeder

A new normal is sprouting up in Pocatello. The Farmer’s Market is back in action, but they are turning over a new leaf in the way help small…

“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout

May 12, 2020 12:18 PM Emma Iannacone

Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…

two women wearing masks as they leave costco

Public health officials guidelines for businesses and masks explained

May 11, 2020 4:26 PM Emma Iannacone

After nearly seven weeks with empty tables, restaurants will have the option to open their dining rooms…

St. John’s Health outlines new testing programs

May 11, 2020 9:17 AM News Team

St. John’s Health in Jackson has initiated a COVID-19 testing procedure intended to help protect staff and patients.…

ISU President Kevin Satterlee’s graduation video

May 8, 2020 4:23 PM News Team

Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee has made a video for this spring’s graduates won’t be walking at commencement ceremonies in Holt…

You can expect more deputies in backcountry areas starting this weekend

May 8, 2020 4:48 PM Jilliana Colina

Spring has sprung and outdoor enthusiasts are taking full advantage of the back country for a variety of activities.…

Assessment drive on-track for June 1st deadline

May 8, 2020 1:16 PM News Team

There is a looming deadline for Bannock County…

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…

First-generation student graduates ISU without ceremony

May 7, 2020 2:58 PM Emma Iannacone

Graduating from ISU isn’t just a triumph for Selene Ortiz, she says she did it for her family and…

First hemp CBD production facility and retail store in Idaho opens in Idaho Falls

May 7, 2020 2:58 PM Jilliana Colina

Recently, in an effort to be more transparent with their customers, they decided to join both their production facility and their retail store…

Police standoff ends peacefully

May 7, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

Teton based knife company resumes production with strict safety procedures

May 6, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Teton based knife company has resumed production with tight safety procedures. When the pandemic first reached the…

School districts are preparing for future school closures due to COVID-19

May 6, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

“We’re looking at it as if it’s a ‘when’ we need to do it rather than an ‘if’ because it’s highly likely that we may need to do some other learning,…

Everything you need to know about “Murder Hornets”

May 6, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Vespa Manderinia is their name, but they also go by “Murder Hornets.” Native to Asia, this deadly hornet has been spotted in Washington state.…

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…

Things to consider when reopening your business during the pandemic

May 5, 2020 5:42 PM Jilliana Colina

Businesses hoping to open up soon have a lot of things to consider and plans to…

‘Don’t let your summer go up in smoke:’ May is Wildfire Awareness Month

May 4, 2020 4:58 PM Jilliana Colina

During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community…

PRT asking for $3.4 million from CARES act

May 4, 2020 3:34 PM Emma Iannacone

With travel limited to essential trips, Pocatello Regional Transit is seeing significant revenue…

Local children’s museum to set up in Pine Ridge Mall

May 4, 2020 2:32 PM Emma Iannacone

My World Discover Museum is planning to open in the fall at the Pine Ridge Mall in…

First Congregational United Church of Christ

Churches choosing to stay virtual after governor gives green light to open

May 3, 2020 3:57 PM Emma Iannacone

Even with restrictions lifted, places of worship are choosing to keep the doors…

Couple records rare ice shove on Blackfoot Reservoir

May 1, 2020 6:54 PM Todd Kunz

Rare video of an ice shove on the Blackfoot…

Bringing a community together

May 1, 2020 9:41 PM Adrian Luevano

JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (KIFI/KIDK) – It all started with bagels. “We wanted to do something for the local bagel shop which was closing,” Meagan…

Gov. Little stops in Idaho Falls

May 1, 2020 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Governor Brad Little traveled around the state to meet with small business owners. One of his stops was at Weebee…

World War II veteran celebrates 100th Birthday

May 5, 2020 6:12 PM Linda Larsen

Celebrating a 100th birthday is a huge milestone in anyone’s…

A glimpse of normalcy for Old Town retail stores

May 1, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

We are entering Stage 1 in the Rebound Idaho Plan. That means customers are able to re-enter stores that have been closed for some…

Commercial flights from Pocatello could soon end

May 1, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The tarmac at the Pocatello Regional Airport may soon be as empty as the parking lot. Delta Airlines is asking to…

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…

Idaho Falls Farmers Market looks to start back up

April 30, 2020 9:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Farmers Market usually opens up the first Saturday in May. COVID-19 has changed how many do business…

Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses

April 30, 2020 6:52 PM Jilliana Colina

Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…

Pocatello High School renovation starts phase 2 early

April 30, 2020 11:58 AM Emma Iannacone

With students out of class before summer break, School District 25 is making headway on a big…

No pause on the need for blood

April 29, 2020 8:44 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Many life events have been put on pause but the American Red Cross says one thing that hasn’t paused is the need for…

New campaign aims to help businesses reopen safely with customer confidence

April 29, 2020 6:11 PM Jilliana Colina

“We want businesses to start reopening we want to support them. We want to support them in a smart…

Landowner donates 166 acres for conservation near Pocatello

April 29, 2020 5:16 PM Emma Iannacone

The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback…

Antibody testing underway in Bannock County

April 29, 2020 1:53 PM News Team

Antibody testing is officially underway in Bannock County. CrushTheCurveIdaho.com is partnering up with Idaho Central Credit Union and Portneuf…

Coronavirus antibody testing site coming to Pocatello

April 28, 2020 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Crush the Curve is partnering with the Portneuf Medical Center to test between 500-650 people…

EIRMC sees a dangerous downward trend in people delaying emergency care

April 28, 2020 3:38 PM Jilliana Colina

Krell tells us, the data shows a 42 % decrease in patient volume, yet a 20% increase in patient admissions from an ER visit. That is a vital…

Pay It Forward: Team Han and the Wheeler family

October 10, 2019 12:29 AM Todd Kunz

Two Grid Kid fifth grade teams set the competition aside and became one for a family that lost their son to brain…

Pay It Forward: 4-H

August 8, 2018 6:24 PM Todd Kunz

4-H is America’s largest youth development organization. Nearly six million young people across the U.S. take part according to its…

Pay It Forward: Camp Hayden

July 11, 2018 3:24 PM Todd Kunz

A local couple lost their young son to a very rare disease, but out of heartbreak, a new purpose is…

Pay It Forward: Promise Ridge

June 13, 2018 6:20 PM Todd Kunz

A new emergency homeless shelter for families has opened in…

Pay It Forward: The Giving Cupboard

May 9, 2018 3:18 PM Todd Kunz

The food bank in Jefferson County gets a new name and is changing the way it is managed to better serve those in…

Pay It Forward: Coping with infant loss

April 11, 2018 9:17 PM Todd Kunz

She may be young, but she is already having a big impact at a local hospital and throughout the community and is a leading example at her middle…

Pay It Forward: Bucket Wishes

March 14, 2018 3:14 PM Todd Kunz

An organization that grants Bucket Wishes to the…

Pay It Forward: Canine Champions for Veterans

February 14, 2018 3:12 PM Todd Kunz

A nonprofit founded out of personal struggle is now an organization that helps provide trained service dogs for veterans who need…

Pay It Forward: Crocheting for kids and patients

January 11, 2018 10:10 PM Todd Kunz

Crocheting for a cause, one “lapghan” at a…

Northgate development finishing “phase two”

April 27, 2020 4:27 PM Emma Iannacone

Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the…

Doctors urge patients to seek care as at-home death rates rise

April 26, 2020 2:41 PM Emma Iannacone

Fewer people are visiting their physicians and seeking emergency medical…

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…

Contractor picked to begin Police Complex design

April 24, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

A Florida firm will create a schematic design for a new Idaho Falls police complex.…

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…

Anti-government activist Bundy protests at officer’s home

April 23, 2020 3:30 PM Associated Press

nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the…

Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available

April 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…

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…