Questions about first baby of the year at PMC
There has been some confusion over a local hospital announcing its first baby of the year.
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SIPH urges everyone 12 years and older to get a COVID-19 booster
The CDC strengthened its booster recommendations this week by encouraging everyone 12 and older to receive a COVID-19 booster shot at least five months after the primary series of Pfizer-BioNTech.
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Idaho Operation Lifesaver celebrates 50 years
Idaho Operation Lifesaver started in Post Falls in 1972 when the average number of highway/rail incidents was 12,000 annually.
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South Fremont Boys Basketball scores 69-56 victory on the road at Ririe
The South Fremont Cougars are back in the win column thanks to a well-played road victory at Ririe Wednesday night 69-56 over the Bulldogs.
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Rigby Girls Basketball improves to 11-3 with a 55-38 victory at Idaho Falls
The Rigby Trojans just keep winning, and that continued Wednesday night when the Trojans took down the Idaho Falls Tigers 55-38.
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Family searches for answers into the death of Juan Manuel Bargan-Martinez
Body of Juan Manuel Bargan-Martinez on Christmas Day. Shortly after, they were able to contact the family thanks to some outside help. “we found out that it’s safe to call my mom first, but she doesn’t speak English, so what they did is they had the counselor make the Mexico counselor from Colorado, call my mom, and that’s when she got the news,” says Juan’s sister Nayali.
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Man arrested in connection to multiple business burglaries
Idaho Falls Police say 24-year old James Fletcher has been arrested and has been charged with 4 counts of Burglary (all felonies).
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Athlete of the Week: Shay Shippen, Skyline Girls Basketball
Our Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week helped Skyline win the first Girls Championship in the East Idaho Holiday Shootout a week ago. Our Athlete of the Week is Shay Shippen.
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Bannock County jail employee faces charges in Salt Lake
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Tony Manu released the following statement regarding the status of a jail employee who is facing charges in Salt Lake County.
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Reconvening Idaho Legislature in November cost taxpayers more than $46,000
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The three-day reconvening of the Idaho Legislature back in November cost Idaho taxpayers more than $46,000, according to public records obtained by the Idaho Capital Sun.
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COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,441 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,441 new COVID-19 cases and 4 new deaths Wednesday.
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Water repair lets students out early at Hillcrest, Sandcreek schools
Students were able to go home early at Hillcrest High School and Sandcreek Middle School Bonneville because the city crews could fix water line nearby.
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Teton Pass to be closed Thursday for avalanche mitigation
The Wyoming Department of Transportation has scheduled a closure of Teton Pass for Thursday, January 6 at 12:00 p.m. for avalanche control.
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Cold and pet dangers
If you do question if you should be going outside with your pet, just keep them in. Keep the exposure to a minimum.
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Trailer fire total loss in Fort Hall
Fort Hall Fire & EMS responded to West Agency Road west of Treaty Highway on the Fort Hall Reservation for a trailer fire Sunday around 11 a.m.
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Crapo announces bid for re-election
Idaho Senator Mike Crapo has announced his formal bid for re-election during the 2022 midterm election year.
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Rigby stays undefeated in 5A conference play with 68-56 win at Idaho Falls
The Rigby Trojans stayed perfect in 5A conference play Tuesday night with a 68-56 victory on the road at Idaho Falls.
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Hillcrest’s incredible shooting night leads to an 84-58 Knights win over Skyline
The Hillcrest Knights did not miss a beat in their first game in two and a half weeks, shooting lights out for a 26-point victory over the Skyline Grizzlies.
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First 2022 Boys Basketball Media Polls Released on Tuesday
No East Idaho teams lead in any of the six classes at the start of 2022, but some East Idaho teams are getting some deserved recognition in the polls.
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Beware of ice dams on your roof
All the snow and ice could be causing major problems.
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Clearing out the snow
The snow just keeps coming.
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Local gyms give advice on how to stick to New Year’s Resolution goal of getting fit
Perhaps one of the more common resolutions people make for New Years is to go to the gym and get fit. The trick though is sticking with it once the goal is made, or even sometimes getting started. Steve Vucovich the manager for Club Apple says “everybody can do it, you know, and you shouldn’t feel uncomfortable”.
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Safety tips to keep our furry friends safe this holiday
s we gather for the holidays there are certain dangers for our pets if we are not careful. We got some words of advice from Spring Creek Animal Hospital in Jackson.
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COVID-19 surge threatens to overwhelm some primary care offices
Doctor’s offices and urgent care centers are bracing for impact as they again face high patient demand and more staffers out sick from the super-contagious omicron variant.
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Crews investigate cause of house fire on Halsey Street
The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of Halsey Street Monday night at approximately 9:45 p.m. for a report of a house fire.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,722 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 19 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,722 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths Tuesday.
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Human remains found in Cody
The Cody Police Department reports on Monday at approximately 10:08 a.m., officers responded to the 1300 Block of Sunset Blvd South in Cody to a report of found human remains.
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PMC welcomes OrthoIdaho team to Portneuf family
Portneuf Medical Center announced the expansion of its orthopedic care offerings with the addition of the OrthoIdaho team to the Portneuf Medical Group.
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Portneuf Greenway seeks grant funding for Brennan Trail extension
The Portneuf Greenway Foundation announced it will be submitting a grant application to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR) Recreational Trails Program to extend the Greenway’s Brennan Trail.
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Serve Idaho announces AmeriCorps grant funds available
Idaho nonprofit, educational, community and faith-based organizations, Indian tribes and local governments are eligible for federal funding through AmeriCorps, and the deadline is approaching to apply.
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Drifting snow closes US 26 again
US 26 between Ririe and Conant Valley Loop Road near Swan Valley is closed again because of the blowing and drifting snow.
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Fremont County Sheriff release identity of body found
Deputies arrived on the scene and determined the person was dead “from what appears to be prolonged exposure to the elements,” a press release states.
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Street Department prepares for more snow to hit Southeast Idaho
The City of Pocatello Street Department crew says they have seen a measurable amount of precipitation each day since about Christmas.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 1,420 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 1,420 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths over the holiday weekend.
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BYU-Idaho starts the new year by welcoming students back to campus
Monday begins move in week for thousands of new BYU-Idaho students. Both those starting their university studies and those returning to campus after a break. Many of these students are prepared for the Idaho winter.
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The Great Migration: Where Idaho’s ducks come from
Taking a bird’s-eye view of how weather impacts Idaho’s duck population.
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The ‘biggest fish’ stories of 2021
Here are the top state record-setting fish stories from this year.
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FDA expands booster eligibility to adolescents and shortens time needed after primary series
The US Food and Drug Administration on Monday expanded the emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine boosters to children ages 12 to 15.
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‘Mayoral’ scholarship ready for applications
The third-year for the Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” kicks off Monday.
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Pebble Creek brings out crowd despite freezing temperatures
The frigid conditions didn’t stop many of our local skiers and snowboarders from enjoying themselves this weekend.
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ISU Women score solid Big Sky victory over Montana State 67-57 on New Year’s Day
The Idaho State Bengals are off and running in 2022, as ISU took down Montana State on New Year’s Day 67-57 for its fifth straight victory.
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Highland loses 66-32 to Orem in Holiday Shootout Army-Navy Championship Game
After winning their first two games in the East Idaho Holiday Shootout, the Highland Rams ran into a buzzsaw Thursday, losing to the unbeaten Orem Golden Tigers 66-32 in the Army-Navy Championship.
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Thunder Ridge drops Holiday Shootout Army-Navy 3rd place game 58-37 to Rocky Mountain
After picking up a pair of wins in the first two days of the East Idaho Holiday Shootout, the Thunder Ridge Titans fell to the Rocky Mountain Grizzlies 58-37 in the third place game Thursday.
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Isiah Harwell leads Century to Holiday Shootout Marines Championship in 77-61 victory
Freshman star power helped Century take a big lead and hold the advantage to win the East Idaho Holiday Shootout Marines Championship 77-61 against Skyline.
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Skyline wins first Holiday Shootout Girls Championship 46-43 over Pocatello
The Skyline Grizzlies are the first champions in the girls bracket of the East Idaho Holiday Shootout, and the Grizz won the title on home court in a 46-43 victory over Pocatello.
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New “Access Bannock County” newsletter coming
BANNOCK COUNTY, ID (KIFI) – Neighbors in Bannock County will soon have a new way to stay in touch with their local government. The County plans to launch a newsletter called “Access Bannock County” for the new year.
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Families wait out Sunday’s storm in Swan Valley church
Around 50 to 60 people had to huddle in a Swan Valley church Sunday to wait for roads to reopen after they were closed due to weather conditions.
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Christmas village display shines bright in Pocatello home
The home of Jessie Halford may look pretty festive from the outside, but once you open the door, you can feel the Christmas cheer in the air.
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Senior Activity Center hosts annual Christmas meal
On Thursday, the Senior Activity Center in Pocatello hosted its annual Christmas lunch.
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Bingham Sheriff court appearance moved to next week
Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s first court hearing was postponed a week after his attorney asked to have the hearing in-person instead of over Zoom.
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East Idaho Aquarium burglarized during late-night break-in
The East Idaho Aquarium in Idaho Falls is asking for help to identify two people who broke into their building earlier this week.
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Idaho is the #4 state where overdose deaths increased the least during COVID-19
Zinnia Health investigated overdose deaths in Idaho during COVID-19 using provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics.
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Bell ringers needed in Pocatello
If you have an extra hour the next three days, your help is desperately needed.
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East Idaho teams well-represented in first Boys Basketball media polls this season
The first boys basketball media polls of the season featured Marsh Valley taking the top spot in Class 3A and nine other teams from East Idaho earning spots in the top five of their respective classes.
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F&G Commission approves agreement with Wyoming and Montana to manage grizzly bears
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission has signed an agreement with Wyoming and Montana about the management and delisting of grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
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What kind of COVID-19 test should you get?
With Christmas in just a few days, many of us are getting ready to travel and see family.
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Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks event set Jan. 22
The second annual Ammon Icy Inferno Christmas Tree Bonfire and Fireworks event presented by Lookout Credit Union will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 423 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 14 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 423 new COVID-19 cases and 14 new deaths Tuesday.
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N. Idaho man charged with first-degree murder, cannibalism
A northern Idaho man has been charged with first-degree murder and cannibalism.
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Preston under an air quality advisory
An air quality advisory has been issued by the Idaho Department of environmental quality…Due to elevated pollutant levels & stagnant conditions, air quality is expected to become unhealthy for sensitive groups in Franklin county, including the city of Preston. Individuals who are sensitive to increased particulate/smoke levels are encouraged to limit prolonged or strenuous outdoor
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Forest Service looking to secure grants to improve recreation in Ashton/Island Park and Dubois areas
The Ashton/Island Park and Dubois Ranger Districts of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest are submitting grant applications to the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (IDPR).
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Idaho Land Board officials present $55 million to schools
State lands generated $55,000 for public schools that Republican Gov. Brad Little and other top elected state officials presented to students in an annual symbolic big check ceremony at the Statehouse.
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Air travel expected to see near pre-pandemic levels through holiday season
In Idaho Falls alone, during that same time period, approximately 15,000 passengers traveled through the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA). With the increased number of flights offered at IDA, additional airlines serving the region and reduced fares, passenger levels at the region’s busiest airport are going to see continued high volumes for the holidays.
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Pomerelle to close for Christmas for first time in 48 years
Pomerelle Mountain Resort will take the day off on Christmas Day to allow the Pomerelle employees the opportunity to be with family.
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Idaho Falls Christmas tree disposal locations
The City of Idaho Falls Sanitation Division will once again make holiday cleanup efforts easier for residents by offering Christmas tree disposal services.
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Kelly Canyon opens for the season
For many, this week means it’s time to hit the slopes, and luckily, Kelly Canyon was able to open for the ski season Monday.
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Idaho files emergency motion asking SCOTUS to reinstate stay on OSHA vaccine mandate
Governor Brad Little announced on Monday that Idaho, joined by 26 other states, filed an emergency motion to reinstate the stay in the U.S. Supreme Court on Biden’s OSHA vaccine mandate on private business, after a three-judge panel in the Sixth Circuit dissolved the stay Friday, allowing the OSHA rule to go into effect.
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Idaho deactivates crisis standards of care in northern Idaho, continues to monitor Omicron
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (DHW) has deactivated Crisis Standards of Care (CSC) in the Panhandle Health District in accordance with IDAPA 16.02.09 – Crisis Standards of Care For Healthcare Entities.
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After disaster struck, area Sheriff urges caution in the mountains
After disaster struck last weekend, area sheriff’s are encouraging that people use caution. Fremont County Sheriff, Len Humphries says, after a successful weekend of training for the Search and Rescue team, that conditions are right in his county for a worst case scenario. “We’ve got about 46 inches of new snow on top of a layer of ice, which that’s not good”
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Crash in Ammon causes power outage
It may be a few more hours before power is back on for thousands of homes and businesses in the common area.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 680 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 0 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 680 new COVID-19 cases and 0 new deaths over the weekend.
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Wyoming joins states asking Supreme Court to block OSHA vaccine mandate rule
Wyoming has asked the Supreme Court to halt implementation of the emergency temporary standard issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) which mandates vaccines on employees of private Wyoming businesses with over 100 employees.
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ITD issues reminder on plow safety following six incidents in two weeks
With snow in the forecast for several regions in the state, the Idaho Transportation Department would like to remind drivers how to travel with plows on the road.
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Pebble Creek hosts soft opening weekend
This past weekend, skiers and snowboarders in Inkom couldn’t wait to get back on the slopes.
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ISU holds Winter Commencement Ceremony
On Saturday, Idaho State University conferred 1,290 degrees and certificates at its Winter Commencement Ceremony in Holt Arena.
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Ririe pulls away in the second half for a 68-50 victory over American Falls
The Ririe Bulldogs continued their hot start to the season Saturday night, taking down the American Falls Beavers on home court 68-50.
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Thunder Ridge loses 51-39 as Corner Canyon goes 4-0 in East Idaho
The Thunder Ridge Titans fell short against the Corner Canyon Chargers in a 51-39 defeat Saturday afternoon, as Corner Canyon completed an undefeated trip to East Idaho.
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Sugar-Salem Dominates Star Valley
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFIF) – It was all Sugar-Salem during the final boy’s varsity basketball game of 2021. The Diggers offense was running on all cylinders. Sugar-Salem wins big over the braves, 60 to 39.
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Madison falls to Corner Canyon
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – The Corner Canyon Chargers took on the Madison Bobcats in their third stop in eastern Idaho. The Bobcats struggled shooting the ball early in the first quarter. But they quickly heated up in the second quarter. Madison made it a close game, but Corner Canyon escape the Bobcats, 73 to 69.
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Thunder Ridge takes down Highland with a thrilling 60-59 victory to get back in the win column
It was a back-and-forth contest all night in the Thunderdome, and the Thunder Ridge Titans pulled out a one-point victory over the Highland Rams 60-59.
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Hillcrest uses late first half push and second half surge to defeat Idaho Falls 71-41
The red-hot Hillcrest Knights are back to their winning ways after taking down Idaho Falls 71-41 Friday night on home court.
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Thunder Ridge Softball’s Trynly Haack signs her letter of intent at Southwestern Oregon Community College
Thunder Ridge Softball standout Trynly Haack has officially signed her letter of intent to play collegiately at Southwestern Oregon Community College.
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Two boys killed in avalanche
The bodies of two juvenile males were recovered from an avalanche in Teton County, Idaho Friday.
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String of car thefts and burglaries hits Grace area
There has been a string of car thefts and burglaries in Caribou County recently.
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Jefferson School District talks about safety measures, student programs 7 months after shooting
“This has been an amazing thing the last few months is that students will now come down to our office and say, ‘I saw somebody look sad today or I saw somebody that just something wasn’t quite right.’,” Howard said.
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Schools step up security in response to threats on TikTok
Educators have announced plans to increase security in response to TikTok posts warning of shooting and bomb threats at schools around the country Friday as officials assured parents the viral posts were not considered credible.
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ISU to honor Graduates at Winter Commencement Ceremony Saturday
Idaho State University will confer 1,290 degrees and certificates at the Winter Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Dec. 18 in Holt Arena.
Continue Reading COVID-19 UPDATES: 389 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 8 new deaths
Idaho officials reported 389 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths Friday.
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Omicron variant presence confirmed in Wyoming
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, at least one case involving the newer omicron variant has been confirmed within the state, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
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Traffic deaths on Idaho roadways are at 15 year high
Idaho State Police troopers are joining law enforcement agencies throughout the state this holiday with increased patrols to remove DUI drivers from Idaho roadways.
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Idaho Chief Deputy Secretary withdraws from Secretary of State primary
Following about six months of campaigning, current Idaho Chief Deputy Secretary of State Chad Houck has decided he will no longer pursue the state’s Republican nomination for Secretary of State in the upcoming 2022 primary.
Continue Reading Blackfoot mayor, police department call for Sheriff Rowland’s immediate resignation
Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll and the Blackfoot Police Department are calling for Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s immediate resignation.
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Drive sober or get pulled over campaign begins
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will join 50 other agencies along with the Idaho Transportation Department to crack down on drunk driving.
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Student Heather Ann Larsen named ISU Commencement speaker
The road to graduation can be long. For Heather Ann Larsen the culmination of nearly 25 years will end with her being the student speaker at the Idaho State University Winter Commencement.
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Rigby’s Ben Ricks signs National Letter of Intent to run at Weber State
Rigby High School’s Ben Ricks is heading to Ogden, where he will run cross country for the Weber State Wildcats.
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Rigby Boys Basketball fights back, but loses to Corner Canyon 60-54
The Rigby Trojans fell into an early hole Thursday night on home court and couldn’t pull off a comeback Thursday night in a 60-54 loss to Corner Canyon.
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes call for Sheriff Rowland’s resignation
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes said it is disappointed in Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland’s comments.
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Simplot Square remodel proposed for Historic Downtown
Since 1989, Simplot Square in Pocatello has been a part of the identity of Historic Downtown, but after Thursday’s City Council meeting, Simplot Square could be getting quite the makeover.
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CDC vaccine advisers vote to recommend Pfizer, Moderna vaccines over J&J’s
Vaccine advisers to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted 15-0 Thursday to change recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines to make clear that shots made by Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech are preferred over Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine.
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Rexburg overnight parking ban is in effect
Rexburg is reminding those who live in the city, especially BYU-Idaho students, the winter overnight parking ban is in effect from now until March 1.
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