World War II veteran celebrates 100th Birthday
Celebrating a 100th birthday is a huge milestone in anyone’s…
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A glimpse of normalcy for Old Town retail stores
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…
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Commercial flights from Pocatello could soon end
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…
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Chidi Udengwu ready to chase NBA dream
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…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market looks to start back up
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…
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Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses
Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…
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Pocatello High School renovation starts phase 2 early
With students out of class before summer break, School District 25 is making headway on a big…
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No pause on the need for blood
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…
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New campaign aims to help businesses reopen safely with customer confidence
“We want businesses to start reopening we want to support them. We want to support them in a smart…
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Landowner donates 166 acres for conservation near Pocatello
The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback…
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Antibody testing underway in Bannock County
Antibody testing is officially underway in Bannock County. CrushTheCurveIdaho.com is partnering up with Idaho Central Credit Union and Portneuf…
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Coronavirus antibody testing site coming to Pocatello
Crush the Curve is partnering with the Portneuf Medical Center to test between 500-650 people…
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EIRMC sees a dangerous downward trend in people delaying emergency care
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…
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Pay It Forward: Team Han and the Wheeler family
Two Grid Kid fifth grade teams set the competition aside and became one for a family that lost their son to brain…
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Pay It Forward: 4-H
4-HÂ is America’s largest youth development organization. Nearly six million young people across the U.S. take part according to its…
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Pay It Forward: Camp Hayden
AÂ local couple lost their young son to a very rare disease, but out of heartbreak, a new purpose is…
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Pay It Forward: Promise Ridge
AÂ new emergency homeless shelter for families has opened in…
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Pay It Forward: The Giving Cupboard
The food bank in Jefferson County gets a new name and is changing the way it is managed to better serve those in…
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Pay It Forward: Coping with infant loss
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…
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Pay It Forward: Bucket Wishes
An organization that grants Bucket Wishes to the…
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Pay It Forward: Canine Champions for Veterans
A nonprofit founded out of personal struggle is now an organization that helps provide trained service dogs for veterans who need…
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Pay It Forward: Crocheting for kids and patients
Crocheting for a cause, one “lapghan” at a…
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Northgate development finishing “phase two”
Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the…
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Doctors urge patients to seek care as at-home death rates rise
Fewer people are visiting their physicians and seeking emergency medical…
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Chukars team up to help Food Basket
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…
Continue Reading Contractor picked to begin Police Complex design
A Florida firm will create a schematic design for a new Idaho Falls police complex.…
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Ackley eager to start as new Blackfoot football coach
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time…
Continue Reading Anti-government activist Bundy protests at officer’s home
nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the…
Continue Reading Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available
Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…
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Hawkins leaves lasting legacy at Madison
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships…
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EIPH hope for economic recovery and safe openings for businesses
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern…
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School districts across the state need help providing home internet access to students
IBE is asking for the communities help to fund the hotspots for students all across the state. You can make your donation to a specific school…
Continue Reading Voting deadline for Fort Hall Business Council
The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council…
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Volunteers have collected almost 500 bags of trash from Highway 20 in 2 days
The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint…
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FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
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Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments
Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…
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Small business emergency money runs out, new grant opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on…
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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable
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…
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Spring coaches and athletes react to season cancellation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes…
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…
Continue Reading Yellowstone Bear World opens for drive-thru only weekends
Yellowstone Bear World will be open for drive-thru only for the next two weekends.…
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D93 updates on school closures, graduation and meals for students
Bonneville School District 93 has updated its school closure until the end of the year along with competency-based learning for students, changes to…
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State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations
The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume…
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Diaper donation arrives at the food bank
A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket…
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Using your new money wisely
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…
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Bonneville football finds ways to build teamwork from a distance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to…
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Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts
Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.…
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Truckers get a sweet surprise thank you
Volunteers handed out 600 chocolate chip cookies, beverages and thank-you notes to unsuspecting truckers at the Port of…
Continue Reading Construction pushes on through stay-at-home order
The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.…
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ISU plans for budget cuts because of coronavirus
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…
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“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…
Continue Reading Idaho Attorney General to investigate Fremont County death
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist…
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Blackfoot’s Colby Pearson reflects on XFL experience
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…
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Idaho Conservation League comments on environmental impact study
The Idaho Conservation League believes altering the dams is not enough to protect the endangered sockeye salmon and steelhead…
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Locally owned funeral home creates viewing window
The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell…
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Kicking for an opportunity: NFL Draft prep with Dominik Eberle
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…
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Heartbreaking end for Treyshon Malone
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…
Continue Reading Border county concerned about the spread of COVID-19
MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for…
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Day drinking is up around Bonneville County
Day drinking seems to be the new fallout from the stay-at-home order.…
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East Idaho participates in Be the Light campaign
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports.…
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Crushing the Curve in Idaho
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…
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Suicide related calls on the rise
It’s been three weeks since Governor Brad Little issued the stay-at-home order.…
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A lawyers take on BYU-I student’s Spring housing contracts
“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…
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Staying safe in the back-country
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…
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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…
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Local sandwich shop converts into a bulk food store during the pandemic
A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.…
Continue Reading Local business distributes 1,200 loaves of bread
A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the…
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People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus
People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…
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The need for blood is constant
Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…
Continue Reading A much needed diaper donation expected next week
The parent company of Huggies is expected to donate around 275,000 diapers next week.…
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Price gouging law in Idaho only covers 4 products
The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency…
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…
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Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher
Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…
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Many COVID-19 cases have been classified as ‘community transmission’
“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…
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Fall River Electric encourages members to comment in favor of DEIS preferred alternative
Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage…
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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…
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Draft prep with Idaho State’s Michael Dean
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…
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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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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 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…
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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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…
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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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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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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 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…
Continue Reading 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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Cleaning company disinfects EMT vehicles free of charge
“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…
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Congressmen press for rural hospital help
Congressional leaders are calling on the administration to move quickly to support rural…
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Resources for small businesses affected by coronavirus
Small businesses are experiencing the collateral damage of the coronavirus shut…
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Coronavirus Pro Tip: You might be disinfecting wrong
Here are some tips directly from the CDC to help you kill the coronavirus in your…
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Bar-B-Que for a cause
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…
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Tips to stay cybersecure when working from home
Johnson tells us during tough times scammers play on peoples emotions. They know at this time people are vulnerable, frustrated or even…
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Coronavirus protections for Idaho inmates in place
The Idaho Department of Correction is taking measures to protect inmates from a potential COVID-19…
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