Idaho senators warned of possible COVID-19 exposure
Lawmakers in the Idaho Senate have been told to monitor their health after a Senate staffer tested positive for COVID-19, but that the Senate will…
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President Trump’s farewell address
My fellow Americans: Four years ago, we launched a great national effort to rebuild our country, to renew its spirit, and to restore the allegiance…
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Gov. Little accelerates COVID-19 vaccine administration across Idaho
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday he will seek to increase the number of available Idaho National Guard personnel from 250 to 400 guardsmen…
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8 LDS Church leaders receive COVID-19 vaccine
Eight senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday morning in Salt Lake…
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Bengals winning streak snapped by Hornets
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State came up short Monday 70-65 against Sacramento State. The loss snapped a four game winning streak for the…
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ISU hosts MLK Day virtual events throughout week
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of Covid-safe…
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#IdahoKind campaign aims to serve one million hungry Idahoans
The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we…
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6 Canada geese were shot and dumped along Snake River
Canada geese were shot and left to waste for the second time this winter along the Snake River in Minidoka…
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INL Engineer achieves national recognition
An Idaho National Laboratory Senior staff researcher has been named as one of four “Asian American Most Promising Engineers.” …
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Pebble Creek has busy weekend in Inkom
With recent snowfall coming down to the Inkom area, many skiers and snowboarders traveled to Pebble Creek for the weekend to enjoy the…
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NFL Divisional Round preview
Sports Line’s Dylan Carder, Adrian Luevano and Cole Sams preview all four playoff matchups for Divisional Round weekend.…
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Idaho Falls edges past Highland
Idaho Falls held steady throughout this back-and-forth matchup and defeated Highland 51-47.
Dylan Seeley finished with a game-high 27 points,…
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Madison tops Blackfoot in boy’s basketball
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison took care of business against Blackfoot 57-49 on Friday. The Bobcats extend their winning steak to six games.…
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Local group opens foster care closet in Blackfoot
The Village, a foster care closet, hosted its grand opening on Friday at its new location at 35 E. Pacific Street in Blackfoot. The foster care…
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D93 employees get COVID-19 vaccine
In the Bonneville County School District, students only had a half-day today to allow employees to get vaccinated at Hillcrest High…
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Jefferson School District employees receive COVID-19 vaccine
Jefferson School District 251 employees received the COVID-19 vaccine…
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Multiple power outages in the area
Idaho Falls Power reports a dump truck that struck a power pole at W. 14th & Curtis has caused a power outage within the area.…
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Idaho Falls man to face murder charge
Douglass Taylor, 34, has been bound to district court to face charges of first degree murder. …
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Marsh Valley grabs road win at South Fremont
ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI) – Marsh Valley beats South Fremont 71-52 in a battle of top five 3A teams Thursday. Bracken Howell led the Eagles with 18…
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$23.9 million bond proposed for Blackfoot School District
The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school…
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Idaho Falls Family Happy Hour brings free shows every week
The city of Idaho Falls wants to distract you and your family from all of the craziness of the…
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D93 to have half-day on Jan. 15 and Feb. 5 so employees can receive COVID-19 vaccine
Bonneville School District 93 Superintendent Scott Woolstenhulme has announced schedule changes for the district so employees can receive the…
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Eastern Idaho company to change business practices following Attorney General investigation
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced a court’s approval of a settlement agreement with S & R Leavitt, LLC, d/b/a PMS Dune Rentals, a…
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Conservation groups raise alarm over proposed Kilgore mining operation
The U.S. Forest Service has released a Draft Environmental Assessment for a gold exploration proposal in the Centennial Mountains near Kilgore. …
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Bonneville school district to seek levy approvals
The Bonneville District 93 School Board will ask its patrons to approve a Plant Facility Levy and Supplemental Levy at the polls March 9.…
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District 91 voters to decide supplemental levy in March
The Idaho Falls School Board is asking patrons to approve a $6.8 million supplemental levy at the polls in March.…
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Hospital board hears COVID-19 updates
Regional hospitals report the number of new COVID-19 cases is improving slightly, despite fears of a surge of disease after the holidays.…
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Environmental groups challenge gray wolf delisting
Six environmental groups have filed suit against a Trump Administration rule that removed the gray wolf from Endangered Species Act protection in the…
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Madison defends home court against rival Rigby
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Madison beat Rigby 64-43 Wednesday in the first meeting of the season between the rivals. Round two will be January 27th in…
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House impeaches Trump for a historic second time
President Donald Trump has become the first American president to be impeached twice, facing a strong bipartisan rebuke from the House exactly one…
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Idahoans urged to test for radon gas
January is Radon Action Month, and the Department of Health and Welfare is encouraging Idahoans to test their homes for radon, especially because…
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Pay It Forward: Rigby Police Department in a jam
The Rigby Police Department is holding a jam and jelly drive during the month of January 2021 and you can…
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Mike Simpson releases statement on impeachment
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement after voting against the impeachment of President…
Continue Reading Idaho Senate starts effort to wrest power from Gov. Little
Idaho senators have joined their House colleagues in introducing legislation seeking to wrest power from the governor on emergency declarations like…
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Skyline gets 7th straight win over rival Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Skyline beat Idaho Falls in girl’s basketball 64-56 on Tuesday. The Grizzlies have won seven straight games against their…
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Rigby sweeps Thunder Ridge to go 6-0 in conference
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby earned a season sweep over conference foe Thunder Ridge Tuesday with the 65-60 win. The Lady Trojans maintain control of…
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ISU’s College of Nursing begins in-person instruction for Spring semester
College of Nursing students began in-person instruction this week at the Helen V. Beckley Nursing Building on ISU’s campus. The program is currently…
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Gov. Little updates Idahoans on COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Governor Brad Little announced Tuesday four key updates on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across…
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Gov. Little: 2020 like a tornado, but state is strong
Gov. Brad Little on Monday described 2020 like a damaging and deadly tornado, but said Idaho is strong heading into the new year with strong finances…
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Bonneville County officials sworn into office
Two new leaders were sworn-in as Bonneville County leaders Monday.…
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Local legislators prepare for trip to capital before Gov. Little’s State of State address
With Governor Little set to deliver his State of the State address on Monday, some local legislators in Bannock County shared their thoughts and…
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Shelley hangs on to down Sugar-Salem
SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI) – Shelley survived to beat Sugar-Salem 38-36 in boys basketball on Friday. Sugar-Salem missed a potential game winner as time…
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Rigby tops Blackfoot in overtime
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI) – Rigby outlasted Blackfoot in overtime 63-56 on Friday. It was a battle of ranked teams with state tournament aspirations.…
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Preston continues strong start to season with win over Marsh Valley
Taking an early lead in the first, Preston seized control en route to a 53-28 victory at Marsh…
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Pocatello City Council leaves face covering ordinance in place
At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, councilmembers voted to leave Pocatello’s face covering ordinance in place for at least another…
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Judge denies motions to disqualify prosecutor Rob Wood
Judge Steven W. Boyce denied the motions to disqualify Rob Wood on…
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COVID-19 screening at ISU temporarily shut down
Idaho State University unexpectedly had to close their COVID-19 screening site Friday because they ran out of testing supplies.…
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Two men sentenced for Pocatello murder
Two California men were sentenced to prison time Thursday for the March 19 stabbing death of 87-year-old Arlyne Koehler at her McKinley Avenue home…
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Man walks into Rexburg Police Department, holds woman hostage
Negotiators successfully talked their way through a hostage situation at the Rexburg Police headquarters Wednesday…
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Lori Vallow-Daybell and Chad Daybell hearing to continue Friday
A hearing to consider whether to disqualify Special Prosecutor Rob Wood from prosecuting Lori Vallow-Daybell and her husband Chad Daybell in…
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BLM applies wood straw mulch to 128 acres in Pocatello
The Bureau of Land Management is conducting helicopter operations and mulch application treatments around Chinese Peak for about two weeks. The…
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Diggers top Panthers once again in 3A showdown
SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI) – Sugar-Salem topped Snake River 59-46 in girls basketball Tuesday. Both teams came in with 10-1 records and ranked in the…
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Madison hires Chandler Rhoads to be new football coach
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI) – Chandler Rhoads is the new head football coach at Madison High School. The school board approved his hire in a special…
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Pocatello Fire Department encourages removal of Christmas tree during month of January
While it may be aesthetically pleasing to leave your Christmas tree out for the beginning of the new year, you may be taking a risk. The National…
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Jeramiah Dickey introduced as new Boise State athletic director
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Boise State introduced its new athletic director on Monday. Jeramiah Dickey takes over after a nearly 20 year career in…
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Local seniors get their first COVID-19 shot this week
Residents of Independence Home in Pocatello were buzzing with excitement Monday while receiving their first dose of the Covid-19…
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Powerball and Mega Millions reward totals increase to over $400 million in Idaho
Here in Idaho, the lottery not only provides the thought of endless opportunity, but also gives people the chance to bid on that elusive jackpot.…
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Pocatello community reacts to start of 2021
With the start of the year 2021, locals from the Pocatello community gave their perspective on their vision and goals for the new year.…
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Idaho group to try for recreational marijuana in 2022
Groups of Idaho activists are renewing the effort to legalize marijuana, both for medicinal and recreational…
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Hillcrest dominates Star Valley
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) – Hillcrest took down Star Valley, Wyoming 75-31 on day two of the East Idaho Holiday Tournament. The Knights were able to bounce…
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Skyline slips past Coeur d’Alene
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Raleigh Shippen scored with less than a second left on the clock to secure Skyline a 55-52 win over Coeur d’Alene…
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Teton Auto Group boosts event center
The Teton Auto Group has contributed $500,000 toward the construction of the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls. …
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Girl Scouts launch digital cookie program
For the first time, Girl Scout Cookies can be ordered before New…
Continue Reading Local pharmacies preparing for next phase of vaccine rollout
Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop in Pocatello expects to have their first 2,000 doses of the vaccine in hand by the end of January.…
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Parking restrictions return to Idaho Falls after latest storm
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – City officials issued a “snow event” at 9:30 this morning. They do this when the city is blanketed with 2 inches or…
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LaBelle Lake Ice Palace open for business for winter season
A winter wonderland has come to the heart of Rigby. The astounding Labelle Lake Ice Palace has opened its doors for 2020-2021 season. Every snow and…
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Snow Forecast Starting Tonight
Pacific system brings us chances to accumulate 1-3″ of snow in IF and Pocatello beginnning early tomorrow morning and through the day. A convergence…
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Idaho Falls resident mourns brother’s death on nine year anniversary of his murder
During the holiday season, there may be a big void in the time we spend with our loved ones. For Idaho Falls resident Jacob Garner, Christmas Day is…
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Local shoppers go last minute Christmas shopping at Pine Ridge Mall
It wasn’t too late for many community members to get their shopping done. This Christmas Eve, many locals were getting their last minute shopping…
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ISU to implement COVID-19 screening program
Idaho State University announced Monday it will implement a mandatory COVID-19 screening program for all students, staff and faculty beginning with…
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Chubbuck Lions Club hosts Special Needs Christmas Drive-Thru
The Chubbuck Lions Club held a Special Needs Christmas Drive-Thru at the Red Lion Hotel. Traditionally, the club holds a Christmas dinner every year…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center kicks off their opening weekend
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center kicked off their 2020-2021 season on Friday. The center hosts over 12 miles of groomed skate and classic ski…
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ISU COVID-19 cases drop
There seems to be a reversal on the Idaho State University campus in…
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Governor Little speaks on vaccines, upcoming Legislative Session and election
Governor Little paid a visit to Southeast Idaho today to “make the point for people to choose to do the right thing” in relation to the…
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Olson’s 41 points powers Skyline past Hillcrest
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mattie Olson scored 41 points to lead Skyline past Hillcrest 74-53 Thursday night. Skyline (6-4, 2-1) and Hillcrest…
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Portneuf Medical Center administers first COVID-19 vaccine to frontline members
Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) began administering COVID-19 vaccinations to front line team members Thursday. PMC expects to administer over 450…
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Long-haul trucking during the pandemic
While many of us are experiencing the pandemic through a local lens, Idaho Falls truck drivers have been exposed to restrictions, reactions, and…
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Hillcrest pulls away to beat Idaho Falls
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest turned a four point halftime lead into a 16 point win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Knights beat the Tigers at…
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Ongoing vandalism costing Portneuf Wellness Complex thousands
There’s an ongoing vandalism problem at the Portneuf Wellness…
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Sugar-Salem hands Snake River first loss of season
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem beat Snake River 39-33 in a battle of 3A state title contenders Tuesday. The loss is the first of the…
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SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot
School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…
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ISP reminds drivers to clear windows, roof of snow
A fresh blanket of snow may not be so welcome to the driver who woke up…
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Bengals start Big Sky play with home win over the Bears
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball defeated Northern Colorado 74-67 Monday in the Bengals conference opener. Dora Goles…
Continue Reading Huge snowfall lands in Pocatello
Snow showers hit Pocatello overnight and into Monday morning. Pocatello resident Kristen Neihart says today’s snow was more than she had seen in…
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Rexburg health workers first to get COVID-19 vaccine
Eastern Idaho Public Health District was the only district in Idaho to receive COVID-19 in its first round of distribution…
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LDS Ward to perform remote holiday program for seniors
A local ward with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints came up with a holiday solution for our…
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Local community reacts to approval of Pfizer vaccine
The first round of COVID-19 vaccines will be dedicated to front line workers and long-term care facility patients, but that does not mean it is too…
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Ten Distinguished Under 40 award winners being recognized for contributions to our community
Every year, the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce honors ten young professionals who have gone above and beyond to accomplish outstanding feats…
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SIPH prepares for Pfizer vaccine after FDA approval
On Friday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. The vaccine is authorized…
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Plan your posts carefully this holiday season
Easily sharing exciting news is one of the things we all love about posting to our social media accounts. But sharing when your house will be empty…
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Highland pulls away late against Middleton
After a back-and-forth contest in the first half, Highland went on a strong run in the third quarter to give them the edge and the eventual win over…
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Rigby downs Idaho Falls for 7th win in a row
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby continues to roll with a 59-38 win over Idaho Falls on Friday. The Trojans have now won seven straight since…
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Hillcrest knocks off rival Bonneville for 2-0 conference start
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest beat Bonneville 53-40 in Civil War girls basketball on Friday. Hillcrest (4-4, 2-0) will head down to Blackfoot…
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Century takes down Highland in rivalry matchup
After getting off to a hot start, Century continued that momentum into the 2nd half and defeated Highland…
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ISU prepared to help store vaccine
Idaho State University has taken delivery of a new freezer that will help the Southeast Idaho Public Health District store the district’s supply of…
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ISU sees increase in COVID-19 cases
Idaho State University saw a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases this week despite the fact that students did not return to in person class after…
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Stay warm while spending less on heat this winter
Winterizing your home can save you money on your power bill and keep you warm throughout the…
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TSA unveils changes to keep travelers safer this holiday season
As part of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign, the agency has made procedural and policy…
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Hospital beds continue to be close to capacity in Eastern Idaho
The Chief Operations Officer at Idaho Falls Community Hospital says their Intensive Care Unit can handle 35 COVID patients. …
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Pocatello TSA agent wins national title
Pocatello has one of the smallest airports in the nation but they just brought home one of the biggest awards.…
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