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500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 9 new deaths

July 22, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idahoan Foods partners with Idaho Falls to donate 10,000 face coverings

July 22, 2020 11:16 AM Adrian Luevano

Idahoan Foods has joined forces with the City of Idaho Falls to donate and distribute cloth face coverings and packaged potatoes to the local…

Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate

July 22, 2020 6:22 PM Chelsea Briar

Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…

19 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, 22 in eastern Idaho

July 22, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed cases of…

Ultimate Bullriding Battle canceled

July 22, 2020 6:02 PM Karole Honas

The Ultimate Bullriding Battle is canceled this year.…

“Ride On Dads:” a Pocatello dad on a mission to get men tested for prostate cancer

July 22, 2020 5:27 PM Emma Iannacone

He’s an avid cyclist, father and husband, and he’s battling prostate…

Eastern Idaho Public Health outlines emergency order

July 22, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health officials met with the Idaho Falls City Council this morning to detail an emergency order approved last…

Testing finds 10 coronavirus cases at Wyoming prison

July 22, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

Testing of inmates, staff and healthcare workers at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has detected at least 10 cases of the coronavirus, corrections…

Utah sees virus surge — but not in county with mask order

July 22, 2020 3:03 PM Associated Press

Utah is among the many U.S. states battling a surge in coronavirus cases, but officials said Wednesday the Salt Lake City area is bucking the trend…

Ammon Days canceled

July 22, 2020 12:56 PM News Team

The 2020 Ammon Days events scheduled for July 31 and August 1 will not take place this year.…

556 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 4 new deaths

July 21, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 556 new COVID-19 cases on…

Mandatory face coverings in public approved by EIPH board

July 21, 2020 4:10 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted unanimously at a meeting Tuesday night for mandatory face masks in the…

9 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 21, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of…

West Nile Virus detected in body of water in northern Utah

July 21, 2020 2:37 PM Associated Press

Health officials in northeastern Utah have detected West Nile Virus in a body of water, the state’s first report of the virus this…

Town Hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.

July 21, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths

July 20, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases on…

42 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of…

First COVID-19 death confirmed in Jefferson County resident

July 20, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Madison Memorial Hospital have confirmed the death of a female in her 80s from Jefferson County due to…

Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise

July 20, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…

Man accused of assaulting woman after positive COVID-19 test

July 20, 2020 4:20 PM Associated Press

Four Utah County Sheriff’s deputies are in isolation after arresting a man who is accused of assaulting a woman after he reportedly tested positive…

New Public Health Order for Teton County, Wyo.

July 20, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Teton District Health Officer has issued a new Public Health Order #20-6 for Teton County, WY, including the City of…

Wyoming Legislature may consider relief for tourism sector

July 20, 2020 1:37 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Legislature could consider providing up to $2 million to help the state’s tourism sector cope with the economic impact of the…

University of Wyoming drafts plan for fall COVID-19 closures

July 20, 2020 12:48 PM Associated Press

University of Wyoming officials have released a plan to respond to any surge in the coronavirus on campus after students return in the…

Billings Montana Temple among list of 12 temples to begin reopening Phase 2

July 20, 2020 10:48 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces phased temple reopenings each week.…

571 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 30 new cases in Bonneville

July 19, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 571 new COVID-19 cases on…

Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff

July 19, 2020 4:56 PM Chelsea Briar

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…

550 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday

July 18, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 550 new COVID-19 cases on…

Chubbuck Days Festival canceled

July 17, 2020 6:27 PM Linda Larsen

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in our area is causing Chubbuck to make some tough…

EIPH reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, SIPH 22 new cases

July 17, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Local health districts are reporting more than 50 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Third death due to COVID-19 confirmed in Southeast Idaho

July 17, 2020 4:49 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the third death associated with COVID-19 in southeast…

EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment

July 17, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…

Local daycare back at full capacity with extra safety measures

July 17, 2020 5:44 PM Chelsea Briar

With the pandemic shutting down many businesses and forcing parents to stay home, daycare services became…

619 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday

July 17, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 619 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idaho Falls Zoo opens with COVID-19 precautions

July 17, 2020 12:55 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Zoo is now open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with COVID-19…

Worker virus case speeds up Wyoming prison system testing

July 17, 2020 12:30 PM Associated Press

A contract healthcare worker at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting corrections officials to…

Idaho Falls Symphony to hold online season, no live performances

July 17, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Symphony has adopted a list of safety precautions due to the COVID-19…

2 new COVID-19 cases on Fort Hall Reservation

July 17, 2020 10:17 AM News Team

The Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially reports two new COVID-19 positive…

East Idaho Board of Health approves plan; mandates masks in Teton County

July 17, 2020 8:49 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health District Administration and the regional Board of Health have formally adopted a COVID-19 Response Plan. …

688 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 16, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 688 new COVID-19 cases on…

Rexburg City Council votes not to mandate masks

July 16, 2020 7:32 PM Adrian Luevano

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Rexburg City Council voted 4-2 against a mask ordinance. The Council did approve, “United We Stand against COVID…

SIPH releases health plan to prevent further spread of coronavirus

July 16, 2020 3:19 PM Chelsea Briar

The Pocatello City Council met with Southeastern Idaho Public Health to discuss coronavirus mandate implementation Thursday.…

20 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 16, 2020 3:54 PM newsflow

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 20 new confirmed cases of…

Gov. Little meets with President Trump, White House officials

July 16, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little spent Thursday at the White House meeting with President Donald Trump and Trump administration…

Gov. allows exception to coronavirus rules to reopen schools

July 16, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert carved out an exception to virus restrictions Thursday to allow Salt Lake City schools to fully reopen rather than hold…

Idaho county sues state over coronavirus rescue money

July 16, 2020 10:40 AM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed by an Idaho county against Republican Gov. Brad Little and other state officials could upend plans for distributing $1.25 billion in…

Record 727 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 7 new reported deaths

July 15, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem…

Potential COVID-19 exposure at Jackson dining establishment

July 16, 2020 10:15 AM News Team

The Teton County Health Department is working with Moe’s Original BBQ located at 140 N. Cache Street in Jackson to identify contacts of a patron…

Montana Governor issues mask mandate

July 16, 2020 10:02 AM News Team

Montana Governor Steve Bullock issued a directive requiring face coverings in certain indoor spaces and for certain organized outdoor activities in…

D-91 Board approves reopening plan

July 15, 2020 9:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls School District 91 Board approved their reopening plan Wednesday night. A draft of the plan can be…

Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen

July 15, 2020 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…

Wyoming’s Republican governor repeats support for face masks

July 15, 2020 5:53 PM Associated Press

Wyoming’s governor and top public health officer spoke firmly in support of wearing face masks in public amid accelerating spread of the coronavirus…

12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 15, 2020 4:28 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…

Walmart, Kroger will start requiring customers in US stores to wear masks

July 15, 2020 4:18 PM CNN

Kroger and Kohl’s announced they would start requiring all customers to wear masks, signaling that more retailers are lining up behind mask-wearing…

D93 asks for reopening plan feeback

July 15, 2020 4:06 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 has been working to develop a plan to bring students back to school this fall.…

Enjoy free movies during “Movies at the Port”

July 15, 2020 4:07 PM News Team

You can enjoy free movies at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre starting July…

Parents weigh time and safety to make back-to-school choices

July 15, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

Many Idaho parents who want their kids to attend school online during the coronavirus pandemic can get computer equipment and even lunches provided…

Mask requirements may not cause loss of customers

July 15, 2020 3:08 PM Chelsea Briar

As coronavirus cases continue to rise, some local businesses continue to offer public…

Rising coronavirus cases spark more action from Eastern Idaho Public Health

July 15, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Board members outlined a proposed program for the region during an online meeting on Tuesday…

SIPH reports 10 new COVID-19 cases, EIPH reports 23 new cases

July 14, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Local health officials say the COVID-19 cases are quickly climbing. Bonneville County was identified Tuesday as a weekly hotspot.…

Idaho healthcare leaders plead for coronavirus mask mandate

July 14, 2020 2:36 PM News Team

Idaho healthcare leaders pleaded for a statewide mask mandate on Tuesday, saying it’s the best way to slow a rapid increase in coronavirus cases.…

SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases

July 14, 2020 2:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…

Ammon Days to take place with modifications

July 14, 2020 5:55 PM News Team

The City of Ammon is going to hold Ammon Days this year, but things are going to be a little…

316 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, healthcare leaders plead for mask mandate

July 14, 2020 5:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho officials reported 316 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as Idaho healthcare leaders plead for a statewide mask mandate, saying it’s the best way…

10 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Utah

July 14, 2020 4:14 PM Associated Press

Utah tallied 10 more confirmed deaths from the coronavirus Tuesday, the latest sign showing the severity of a surge of case that began after…

Wyoming board member sorry for ‘stupid’ coronavirus comments

July 14, 2020 1:04 PM Associated Press

A school board member apologized Monday for his “stupid” comments about people from Wyoming who have died from the coronavirus…

TSD 401 Board reviews draft plan to reopen schools

July 14, 2020 12:51 PM News Team

The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees reviewed the first draft of a plan created by the district’s administrative team Monday.…

500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday

July 13, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

July 13, 2020 5:54 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses…

28 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 13, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 28 new confirmed cases of…

397 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 12, 2020 6:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 397 new COVID-19 cases on…

Record 577 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in the Gem State.…

Record 500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 10, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idaho prosecutors question governor’s plan for federal funds

July 10, 2020 5:24 PM Associated Press

Prosecutors from more than half of Idaho’s counties questioned whether Gov. Brad Little’s plan to use $200 million in federal aid for property tax…

12 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 10, 2020 2:54 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 12 new confirmed cases of…

FCSAR Demolition Derby fundraiser canceled

July 10, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

Fremont County Search and Rescue (FCSAR) has canceled its annual Demolition Derby fundraiser for 2020 because of COVID-19 concerns.…

Eastern Idaho Public Health releases regional COVID-19 plan

July 10, 2020 9:43 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health is looking for public comment on the regional response to the Coronavirus pandemic.…

459 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 9, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 459 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idaho to remain in Idaho Rebounds Stage 4

July 8, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced Idaho did not meet the criteria over the past two weeks to advance past the final stage of the Idaho Rebounds…

Idaho schools get OK to open to students this fall

July 9, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s 300,000 schoolkids in grades K-12 can return to schools this fall but with flexible learning strategies to protect them and their communities…

Protestors and some businesses oppose possible mask ordinance

July 9, 2020 10:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The debate of mask mandates got several protestors outside the Idaho Falls City Annex building. The Idaho Falls City…

9 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 9, 2020 4:30 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has nine new confirmed cases of…

Wyoming to test all inmates for coronavirus

July 9, 2020 2:59 PM Associated Press

Wyoming corrections officials plan to test all inmates and employees for the…

Utah to require masks in schools, not statewide, amid surge

July 9, 2020 2:58 PM Associated Press

Utah will require masks in schools as they reopen in the fall, but Republican Gov. Gary Herbert stopped short of a statewide mandate Thursday.…

The Great Race for Education officially canceled

July 9, 2020 12:50 PM News Team

The Great Race for Education scheduled for Friday, July 17 is officially canceled for…

Victor requires face coverings in public

July 9, 2020 12:24 PM News Team

The Victor City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Wednesday to require face coverings in any indoor or outdoor public place when a…

As Idaho COVID-19 cases spike, 430 new cases Wednesday

July 8, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

A new spike of COVID-19 has prompted some concern in Idaho.…

Pay It Forward: God’s Home of Compassion

July 8, 2020 3:48 PM Todd Kunz

A small local food pantry helps people meet the challenges of the COVID-19…

EIPH regional response plan to be unveiled soon

July 8, 2020 9:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more deaths, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department is discussing different risk tiers in dealing with the…

two women wearing masks as they leave costco

Idaho Falls and Pocatello consider face mask orders

July 8, 2020 4:59 PM Andrew Howe

City officials in Idaho Falls and Pocatello are considering the possibility of issuing masking orders, requiring the use of face masks in…

Beauty industry adapts to COVID-19 challenges

July 8, 2020 5:31 PM Chelsea Briar

When businesses and schools shut down due to the coronavirus, Paul Mitchell school in Rexburg fell into a gray…

16 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 8, 2020 4:24 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 16 new confirmed cases of…

Utah governor meets with lawmakers to discuss mask mandate

July 8, 2020 11:36 AM Associated Press

Utah Gov. Gary Herbert is considering issuing a statewide mask mandate after discussing the issue with state legislators this…

Coronavirus Task Force Briefing

June 26, 2020 10:46 AM News Team

Vice President Mike Pence leads a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing. This briefing is not at the White House, and President Trump is not…

How to treat ‘Maskne’

July 7, 2020 4:59 PM Jilliana Colina

Brower is referring to what is being commonly referred to as ‘Maskne’, acne from wearing a mask. It’s a condition affecting people across the…

Idaho COVID-19 cases spike after businesses reopen, record 487 cases Tuesday

July 7, 2020 5:40 PM News Team, Associated Press

A new spike of COVID-19, however, has prompted some concern in the mostly rural state.…

18 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 7, 2020 4:56 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 18 new confirmed cases of…

District 91 asks for reopening plan feedback

July 7, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District Superintendent George Boland is asking parents and staff to review the district’s reopening plan and provide feedback by…

Pocatello to consider public health emergency ordinance requiring masks in public places

July 7, 2020 10:46 AM News Team

Pocatello City Council members will consider a public health emergency ordinance requiring masks to be worn in all public places or when six feet of…

People waiting up to a week for COVID-19 test results as supplies dwindle

July 7, 2020 4:15 PM Emma Iannacone

This slowdown of results makes it difficult for public health offices to control the…

Join Gov. Little’s COVID-19 Town Hall Tuesday

July 7, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

You can join another telephone town hall Tuesday with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dr. Christine Hahn, the State Epidemiologist at the Idaho…