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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…

319 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death reported

July 6, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 319 new COVID-19 cases on…

Tracy Byrd concert postponed

July 6, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced the postponement of the Tracy Byrd…

23 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 6, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 23 new confirmed cases of…

Jefferson School District announces back to school plan

July 6, 2020 2:14 PM News Team

Jefferson School District 251 has released its back to school plan for the…

363 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 5, 2020 7:47 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 363 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Holiday update shows 376 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 4, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 376 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Record 401 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 3, 2020 5:27 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 401 new COVID-19 cases on Friday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Health officials warn of possible COVID-19 exposure at Pocatello bars

July 3, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

Customers of Pub New Harmony, 134 Warren Ave., and Hooligans, 122 N. 3rd Ave., in Pocatello, may have been exposed to COVID-19.…

11 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 3, 2020 5:04 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 11 new confirmed cases of…

223 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 2, 2020 5:13 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 223 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Blackfoot assisted living facility resident dies from COVID-19

July 2, 2020 4:42 PM News Team

A Blackfoot-based assisted living facility resident has died due to COVID-19-related illness.…

10 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 2, 2020 4:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 10 new confirmed cases of…

Wyoming base reinstates health measures as virus cases rise

July 2, 2020 4:15 PM Associated Press

A resurgence of coronavirus has prompted a U.S. Air Force base in Wyoming to reinstate health protection measures and limit access to watch a Fourth…

Boise Mayor signs public health order mandating face masks

July 2, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

Today, due to a significant increase in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Ada County, and with robust support from the health and business communities,…

Driggs Mayor issues emergency public health order requiring masks

July 2, 2020 12:14 PM News Team

Driggs Mayor Hyrum Johnson has issued an emergency public health order effective at midnight Thursday requiring the use of masks in all publicly…

The empty interior of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Wallace on Easter Sunday, April 20, 1919

ISU history students revisit Spanish Flu pandemic

July 2, 2020 12:23 PM Chelsea Briar

Students taking Idaho History from professor Kevin Marsh had the task of telling the story of Idaho communities during the Spanish Flu pandemic on an…

SIPH COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed Friday

July 2, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

The COVID-19 testing site sponsored by Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH), Idaho State University and
Express Labs will be closed on Friday,…

Coronavirus cases are rising in 40 of 50 US states

July 2, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. climbed to an all-time high of more than 50,000 per day on Thursday, with the infection curve…

253 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

July 1, 2020 5:18 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 253 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to 6370 as Idaho cities are making face…

Cities require face coverings as virus cases surge in Idaho

July 1, 2020 4:25 PM Associated Press

Two Idaho cities are making face coverings mandatory as the number of confirmed coronavirus cases keeps…

11 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

July 1, 2020 4:46 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 11 new confirmed cases of…

Officials: Oregon could reach 900 new COVID-19 cases a day

July 1, 2020 3:16 PM Associated Press

Oregon had a record 281 new confirmed coronavirus cases Wednesday, but officials predict that the increase may become much steeper during the next…

Wyoming tourist county pursues COVID-19 indoor mask order

July 1, 2020 1:49 PM Associated Press

Health officials in a northwestern Wyoming county busy with visitors to Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks want to require people to wear…

County fair making plans to move forward

July 1, 2020 12:51 PM Andrew Howe

The Bonneville County Fair will serve as one of the first opportunities the public has had to see the new fairgrounds in Idaho Falls. The event may…

Record 365 new Idaho COVID-19 cases

June 30, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported a record 365 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday bringing the total confirmed and probable cases to…

Local registered respiratory therapist went to New York to treat patients with COVID-19

June 30, 2020 6:34 PM Jilliana Colina

“The way we treated COVID over there, it’s, it’s not like any other virus you are used to treating,” Craythorn said.…

190 Yellowstone employees test negative for COVID-19

June 30, 2020 6:03 PM News Team

In the fourth round of surveillance testing on Yellowstone employees, all tests came back negative.…

Blackfoot football staff member tests positive for COVID-19

June 30, 2020 5:15 PM Dylan Carder

A Blackfoot High School football staff member tested positive for COVID-19. Principal Roger Thomas sent a message to athletes and parents on…

4 new COVID-19 cases in Southeast Idaho

June 30, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has four new confirmed cases of…

NY adds Idaho, other states to quarantine list

June 30, 2020 11:37 AM Associated Press

New York is urging travelers from eight additional states to self-quarantine for 14 days as it awaits a decision on the reopening of indoor dining in…

Masks now required on all airlines serving Idaho Falls Regional Airport

June 30, 2020 10:57 AM News Team

All air carriers serving the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) are now requiring the usage of face coverings for air…