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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable

April 17, 2020 8:46 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior…

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…

Distributing food to those in need

April 16, 2020 8:18 PM Adrian Luevano

The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…

Yellowstone Bear World opens for drive-thru only weekends

April 16, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Yellowstone Bear World will be open for drive-thru only for the next two weekends.…

D93 updates on school closures, graduation and meals for students

April 16, 2020 3:01 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 has updated its school closure until the end of the year along with competency-based learning for students, changes to…

State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations

April 16, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume…

Diaper donation arrives at the food bank

April 16, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket…

Using your new money wisely

April 15, 2020 8:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are…

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…

Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts

April 15, 2020 3:39 PM Jilliana Colina

Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.…

Truckers get a sweet surprise thank you

April 15, 2020 12:56 PM Emma Iannacone

Volunteers handed out 600 chocolate chip cookies, beverages and thank-you notes to unsuspecting truckers at the Port of…

Construction pushes on through stay-at-home order

April 15, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.…

ISU plans for budget cuts because of coronavirus

April 15, 2020 3:16 PM Emma Iannacone

All state universities are crafting plans to deal with loss of revenue. In ISU’s case, that could mean slicing the 2021 budget by six…

IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19

April 14, 2020 6:12 PM Jilliana Colina

“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular…

We See You

April 14, 2020 3:20 PM News Team

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Idaho Attorney General to investigate Fremont County death

April 13, 2020 10:28 AM News Team

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist…

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…

Idaho Conservation League comments on environmental impact study

April 13, 2020 4:56 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Conservation League believes altering the dams is not enough to protect the endangered sockeye salmon and steelhead…

Locally owned funeral home creates viewing window

April 13, 2020 4:23 PM Emma Iannacone

The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell…

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…

Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19

April 11, 2020 11:33 AM News Team

MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…

Day drinking is up around Bonneville County

April 10, 2020 8:33 PM News Team

Day drinking seems to be the new fallout from the stay-at-home order.…

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.…

Crushing the Curve in Idaho

April 10, 2020 8:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For Crush the Curve Idaho, the first thing to figure out was how to get supplies when the whole country is looking…

Suicide related calls on the rise

April 10, 2020 8:28 PM News Team

It’s been three weeks since Governor Brad Little issued the stay-at-home order.…

A lawyers take on BYU-I student’s Spring housing contracts

April 10, 2020 4:55 PM Jilliana Colina

“They have a legal right to cancel the contract that the landlord, quite frankly, doesn’t really have a say in it, they don’t get to say ‘no you have…

Staying safe in the back-country

April 9, 2020 8:52 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – As the weather warms up, the amount of activity in the back-country and outdoor recreational areas goes up. Despite…

Local business alternatives for groceries

April 9, 2020 6:22 PM News Team

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- What’s old is new again at two Eastern Idaho dairy farms. At Reed’s Dairy, the classic milkman is appearing on more…

Local sandwich shop converts into a bulk food store during the pandemic

April 9, 2020 4:37 PM Jilliana Colina

A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.…

Local business distributes 1,200 loaves of bread

April 9, 2020 3:51 PM News Team

A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the…

People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus

April 9, 2020 3:04 PM Emma Iannacone

People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…

The need for blood is constant

April 8, 2020 8:06 PM Adrian Luevano

Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…

A much needed diaper donation expected next week

April 8, 2020 5:53 PM News Team

The parent company of Huggies is expected to donate around 275,000 diapers next week.…

Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products

April 8, 2020 5:43 PM Jilliana Colina

The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…

Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert

April 8, 2020 3:58 PM Emma Iannacone

On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…

Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher

April 8, 2020 8:59 AM Emma Iannacone

Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…

Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’

April 7, 2020 5:42 PM Jilliana Colina

“We too are frustrated with the situation we find ourselves in right now with not having enough testing to be able to offer to everyone that wants…

Fall River Electric encourages members to comment in favor of DEIS preferred alternative

April 7, 2020 5:47 PM Jilliana Colina

Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage…

How to make an easy cloth face covering

April 6, 2020 4:45 PM Jilliana Colina

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…

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…

Chubbuck woman gets kidney transplant after waiting years

April 5, 2020 3:51 PM Emma Iannacone

In the midst of a pandemic, one Chubbuck woman got the best news of her…

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…

Local distillery starts producing hand sanitizer to combat shortage

April 3, 2020 4:55 PM Jilliana Colina

“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…

Church food pantry seeking volunteers for increasing need

April 3, 2020 12:27 PM News Team

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…

Helping others on the front line stay healthy

April 2, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.…

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…

New COVID-19 volunteer website activated

April 2, 2020 11:43 AM News Team

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.…

Tips to stay safe while grocery shopping

April 2, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

Many of us are concerned about staying safe while grocery shopping since there are often times crowds of…

Online learning tools aren’t completely new for students in the Sugar-Salem district

April 2, 2020 6:12 PM Jilliana Colina

“The online learning transition has gone rather smoothly. We’ve been using one to one devices in our school for seven…

Being prepared for what’s next

April 1, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

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…

Online counseling sparks during pandemic

April 1, 2020 4:53 PM Jilliana Colina

Our mental health can be a critical element to staying physically healthy during these days of social distancing. Now mental health professionals are…

Impacts of Tuesday’s earthquake on Southeast Idaho

April 1, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

Many residents may still be rattled by Tuesday’s 6.5 earthquake and aftershocks.…

Throwback: A look back at the 1983 Challis earthquake

April 1, 2020 4:18 PM Curtis Jackson

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…

Idaho authorities say no major damage after 6.5 earthquake

April 1, 2020 10:35 AM Associated Press

The day after a magnitude 6.5 earthquake rattled Idaho, authorities near the epicenter say there have been no reports of significant damage or…

Students learn how to learn online

April 1, 2020 9:48 AM News Team

For most of eastern Idaho, the day has arrived when students return to class from a long spring break.…

Cleaning company disinfects EMT vehicles free of charge

March 31, 2020 5:22 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s important, we go out on a lot of calls and you never know whether you’re packing germs back into your vehicle or…

Congressmen press for rural hospital help

March 30, 2020 12:24 PM News Team

Congressional leaders are calling on the administration to move quickly to support rural…

Resources for small businesses affected by coronavirus

March 31, 2020 11:37 AM Emma Iannacone

Small businesses are experiencing the collateral damage of the coronavirus shut…

Coronavirus Pro Tip: You might be disinfecting wrong

March 30, 2020 12:33 PM Emma Iannacone

Here are some tips directly from the CDC to help you kill the coronavirus in your…

Bar-B-Que for a cause

March 27, 2020 8:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With many people staying at home, the demands on the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission starts to rise. Pitmaster Bar-B-Que…

Tips to stay cybersecure when working from home

March 27, 2020 5:12 PM Jilliana Colina

Johnson tells us during tough times scammers play on peoples emotions. They know at this time people are vulnerable, frustrated or even…

Coronavirus protections for Idaho inmates in place

March 26, 2020 6:02 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Department of Correction is taking measures to protect inmates from a potential COVID-19…

Banks are ready to help small businesses get back on their feet

March 26, 2020 5:20 PM Jilliana Colina

The Small Business Administration has created an Economic Disaster Relief Program to offer unique SBA loans to small…

Grocery store surge following Gov. Brad Little’s address

March 26, 2020 3:28 PM News Team

Effective immediately, Gov. Brad Little has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as the coronavirus continues to…

Essential businesses to remain open, Who qualifies?

March 25, 2020 4:15 PM Emma Iannacone

The state is working on a comprehensive list of essential and non-essential businesses, but here’s some…

Relief in the form of food for Idaho educators

March 26, 2020 1:43 AM News Team

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- In difficult times we can always find comfort in Idaho’s best. For, Jefferson Joint School District 251, that relief came…

Online education takes shape in our schools

March 26, 2020 1:32 AM News Team

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Students will eventually return to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Change is the word of the day at Jefferson…

Restaurants are trying to deal with the stay at home order

March 25, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Restaurants are used to competing for diners throughout the year, but due to COVID-19, local restaurants are just…

Fish and Game says you can still hunt and social distance, get license online

March 29, 2020 5:23 PM Emma Iannacone

Fish and Game is not restricting hunting and fishing access during the stay-at-home…

Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry creates a drive-thru food distribution event

March 25, 2020 5:37 PM Jilliana Colina

In a drive through fashion cars are drove in a line to pick up a box of food that was pre-prepared by small groups at the Idaho Food Bank.…

Golf courses open for season with COVID precautions in place

March 24, 2020 7:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The three municipal golf courses in Idaho Falls are open for the season. Pinecrest, Sage Hills, and Sand Creek golf…

Experts say to practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’

March 24, 2020 5:56 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical…

BYU-Idaho cancels on-campus classes and students want their housing contract terminated. Here’s what the housing association is considering

March 23, 2020 4:54 PM Jilliana Colina

“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”…

Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch

March 23, 2020 2:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…

Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety

March 22, 2020 3:48 PM Emma Iannacone

It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…

Lemhi County man donates $2.5 Million to build school gym

March 20, 2020 10:32 PM Karole Honas

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Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19

March 20, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

The county will continue to update the website with new information and…

Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration

March 20, 2020 11:25 AM Jilliana Colina

The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center looks to help those in need

March 19, 2020 9:11 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more people staying at home due to COVID-19, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls…

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…

Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students

March 19, 2020 5:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…

Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Pocatello woman

March 19, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff Nielsen announced Thursday during a press conference 38-year-old Tyler D. Carter has been arrested and booked into the Bannock…

District 91 board plans for meal pick-up, and tables bond

March 18, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 announced its plans to set-up a meal pick-up program for kids. More details will be…

Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes

March 18, 2020 5:05 PM Emma Iannacone

Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…

Earthquake cancels flights to Salt Lake Airport

March 18, 2020 4:56 PM Jilliana Colina

Along with the canceled departures, 4 flights that were headed to Salt Lake diverted into Idaho Falls, around 150 passengers found themself back at…

What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off

March 17, 2020 5:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…

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…

Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe

March 16, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…

Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies

March 16, 2020 5:40 PM Jilliana Colina

The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…

School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak

March 15, 2020 10:55 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…

Nel’s Bi-Lo Market offers hours for people 65 and older

March 16, 2020 10:25 AM Emma Iannacone

To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special…

American Falls man killed in avalanche at Pebble Creek

March 15, 2020 2:45 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is on the scene of an avalanche near the Pebble Creek Ski Area.…

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…

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…

Judge disqualified from Lori Vallow Daybell case, preliminary hearing moved to May

March 13, 2020 2:51 PM Jilliana Colina

During Friday’s hearing, Magistrate Judge Farren Eddins granted the stipulation filed to reschedule Lori Vallow Daybell’s preliminary hearing for…

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes new cubs

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes 11 new cubs

March 13, 2020 9:27 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Twin, nine-week old bear cubs made their way onto the Local News 8 set Friday morning to help announce the exciting news they’ll be on a brief “tour”…

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…