First-generation student graduates ISU without ceremony
Graduating from ISU isn’t just a triumph for Selene Ortiz, she says she did it for her family and friends.
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Graduating from ISU isn’t just a triumph for Selene Ortiz, she says she did it for her family and friends.
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Recently, in an effort to be more transparent with their customers, they decided to join both their production facility and their retail store together under one roof. This created the first hemp CBD production and retail facility in Idaho.
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Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Teton based knife company has resumed production with tight safety procedures. When the pandemic first reached the area, owner of New West Knifeworks Corey Milligan like many others found ways to help. The first thing he did was shut down all retail stores and knife factory. Milligan also created
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“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, like this for another stage at some point.”
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Vespa Manderinia is their name, but they also go by “Murder Hornets.” Native to Asia, this deadly hornet has been spotted in Washington state. It’s also the first time the species has been found in the U.S.
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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 Fredrickson is eager to get the 2020 season started. He just doesn’t know exactly when that will happen. Large venues such as Halliwell Park can open in phase
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Businesses hoping to open up soon have a lot of things to consider and plans to make.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community exposure, but it can also be a big help to those who are high risk in our community.
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With travel limited to essential trips, Pocatello Regional Transit is seeing significant revenue losses.
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My World Discover Museum is planning to open in the fall at the Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck.
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Even with restrictions lifted, places of worship are choosing to keep the doors closed.
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Rare video of an ice shove on the Blackfoot Reservoir.
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JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (KIFI/KIDK) – It all started with bagels. “We wanted to do something for the local bagel shop which was closing,” Meagan Murtagh and Lisa Roarke of The Hole Quarantine said. “So we texted a bunch of our friends and really quickly we raised a lot of money to buy a ton of
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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 Toys in Downtown Idaho Falls. He spent some time looking around the store and talking to staff. The road trip around the state is part of allocating $300 million dollars
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Celebrating a 100th birthday is a huge milestone in anyone’s life.
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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 time.
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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 suspend its commercial flights from the regional airport. The airline filed for a temporary service exemption with the Dept. of Transportation last week. Pocatello flyers would be redirected to the
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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 announced on social media he is entering the NBA draft. He knows there is work to do to make it at the next level. “I just know
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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 and that includes the market. The Market will open up May 16 with about 16 vendors. “We’re trying to encourage people through social media to preorder through their vendor,” Idaho
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Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.
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With students out of class before summer break, School District 25 is making headway on a big project.
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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 blood and plasma. Centers in Idaho Falls say they have had a good turnout but donated blood has a limited shelf life of 42 days for red
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“We want businesses to start reopening we want to support them. We want to support them in a smart way”
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The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.
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Antibody testing is officially underway in Bannock County. CrushTheCurveIdaho.com is partnering up with Idaho Central Credit Union and Portneuf Medical Group to provide testing.
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Crush the Curve is partnering with the Portneuf Medical Center to test between 500-650 people daily.
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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 statistic.
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Two Grid Kid fifth grade teams set the competition aside and became one for a family that lost their son to brain cancer.
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4-H is America’s largest youth development organization. Nearly six million young people across the U.S. take part according to its website.
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A local couple lost their young son to a very rare disease, but out of heartbreak, a new purpose is born.
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A new emergency homeless shelter for families has opened in Idaho Falls
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The food bank in Jefferson County gets a new name and is changing the way it is managed to better serve those in need.
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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 school.
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An organization that grants Bucket Wishes to the elderly.
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A nonprofit founded out of personal struggle is now an organization that helps provide trained service dogs for veterans who need them.
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Crocheting for a cause, one “lapghan” at a time.
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Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the project.
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Fewer people are visiting their physicians and seeking emergency medical care.
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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 Idaho Falls Food Basket truck to help the community. “It’s been steady, it’s been steady,” Idaho Falls Chukars President and General Manager, Kevin Greene said. “We haven’t had any huge
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A Florida firm will create a schematic design for a new Idaho Falls police complex.
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BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time coach Stan Buck. Ackley’s previous jobs include head coach at Soda Springs and an assistant at Idaho State. He also coached at the high school level in both Florida and Texas. He is
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nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the officer took into custody an activist at a city playground closed because of the coronavirus.
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Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock County.
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REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships in Rexburg will do that. The Idaho High School Activities Association named Hawkins to its hall of fame last week. Current Madison head coach Travis Schwab served 12 years as an assistant to
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern Idaho Public Health Department is trying to get more places back up and running. “We talked about the social distancing measures and it’s something that we need to maybe consider as a new
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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 district if you’d like.
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The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council elections.
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The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint Anthony.
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Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our area:
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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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The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on Monday.
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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 Solutions is trying to lighten the burden of those who are most vulnerable. The Consulting agency says it has received more than 200 masks from volunteers.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes are now dealing with the reality of a lost season.
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The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep up.
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Yellowstone Bear World will be open for drive-thru only for the next two weekends.
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Bonneville School District 93 has updated its school closure until the end of the year along with competency-based learning for students, changes to grading practices, meals for students, and graduation.
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The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume normal operations prior to the end of the current school year on Thursday.
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A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket warehouse.
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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 starting to get their stimulus checks from the federal government this week. Financial experts say you need to use that money sparingly. “Everybody’s situation is going to certainly vary in
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to do during a pandemic. New Bonneville football coach Kevin Kempf is finding a way.
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Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.
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Volunteers handed out 600 chocolate chip cookies, beverages and thank-you notes to unsuspecting truckers at the Port of Entry.
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The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.
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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 percent.
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“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 cloth masks for just being in public, so they’re all wearing masks and protective equipment,” said Idaho Falls Police Chief Bryce Johnson.
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The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist Fremont County in a potential murder investigation.
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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 spoke with Sports Line about his XFL experience and more.
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The Idaho Conservation League believes altering the dams is not enough to protect the endangered sockeye salmon and steelhead trout.
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The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell Parade.”
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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 Finalist, which is the top award a kicker can get in college. Eberle went from being a walk-on his Freshman year to a top NFL prospect his Senior year. Adrian:
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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 was warming up at the NCAA Championships. Almost.. pic.twitter.com/fQ7SSv1K9w— 🪽T-Rey🪽 (@JumpMan_T12) March 12, 2020 Adrian: “What was it like when you were at that line and you’re warming up and everything
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MALAD, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Importing the coronavirus is a big concern for communities along the Utah state line. Malad is a popular place for travelers to buy lottery tickets just 10 miles into Idaho. Oneida county leaders fear travelers crossing the state line could bring COVID-19 into town. Malad has only one hospital and one
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Day drinking seems to be the new fallout from the stay-at-home order.
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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Friday night lights are typically associated with football. On Friday April 10, it was all about the spring sports. Schools all over East Idaho participated in the Be the Light campaign. The stadium lights were turned at 8:20 pm and stayed on for twenty minutes. In military time that is
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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 for them. They got some help from a neighboring state. “Early on with our friends in Utah they told us don’t go through traditional channels,” BVA Development CEO,
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It’s been three weeks since Governor Brad Little issued the stay-at-home order.
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“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 to pay your rent’,”
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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 being spring, avalanche danger is still high and the water is starting to rise on the Snake River. “So one of the issues right now is that we’re in that time
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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 doorsteps. Alan Reed the dairy’s president says demand for their drive thru and delivery service has grown. Reed says, “This has become very popular over the last month with all of
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A popular sandwich shop in Rexburg is taking different orders during this pandemic.
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A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the community.
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People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t one).
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Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home order.
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The parent company of Huggies is expected to donate around 275,000 diapers next week.
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The Idaho Attorney Generals office has received over 150 complaints regarding price gouging since governor Brad Little issued an emergency declaration.
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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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Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning activities.
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“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 to.”
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Fall river electric is encouraging their members to comment in favor of the preferred alternative, which focuses on modifying fish-passage structures.
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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 symptoms themselves, according to recent studies done by the CDC.
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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 @mikeydean5 about his virtual pro day and we discussed some of his favorite video games as well. @ISUBengals @localnews8 @KIDKnews https://t.co/fxgQgdnMjJ pic.twitter.com/zA3nKZCest— Adrian Luevano (@a_luevano) April 6, 2020
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In the midst of a pandemic, one Chubbuck woman got the best news of her life.
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After hearing Team USA and Nike athlete Chris Mosier’s side of the new transgender law, Representative Barbara Ehardt responded to what she believes the bill she sponsored means.
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“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 can,”
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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 pantry.
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These vital truck drivers are carrying a heavier than normal load when bringing us our supplies.
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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 to ban transgender girls from participating in girls and women’s sports. “We know that sports is a very important part of many young people’s lives,” Transgender Advocate, Team USA, and Nike
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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. Southeastern Idaho Unified Command Team is joining forces with JustServe.org to provide volunteer opportunities to help those in need. This would include delivering food, medicine and basic essentials to the vulnerable
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