Jackson enacts emergency COVID-19 ordinance
The Jackson Town Council has approved an emergency ordinance limiting the size of community…
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Update: Wyoming reports third Coronavirus case
The Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the state’s second known case of COVID-19. …
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Blaine County Schools to close Monday
All Blaine County schools will be closed Monday after a case of COVID-19 was…
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Wyoming COVID-19 patient sparks new concerns
Research into a previously identified case of coronavirus in Wyoming Friday has sparked significant new concerns.…
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Idaho Guard deployment to Germany is canceled
Idaho’s participation in an international defense exercise in Germany has been canceled as a precautionary measure in the wake of the COVID-19…
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Jackson council slates town meeting Saturday
The Jackson Town Council has scheduled a special town meeting Saturday morning to discuss potential health…
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Healthy lifestyle is your best defense against COVID-19
There is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19; however, there are things you can do now to help protect yourself.…
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North Bannock firefighters offer to shop for the elderly
The North Bannock Fire Department announced Friday that firefighters are offering to shop for those who don’t want to leave their homes. …
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Idaho Falls implements changes for public health
The City of Idaho Falls is implementing several changes in city operations and events to manage the impacts of the COVID-19 virus on the Idaho Falls…
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How COVID-19 impacts The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has canceled several concerts and made changes to its public broadcasts and…
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ISU cancels/postpones events, spring break extended
Idaho State University has announced the cancelation or postponement of a number of upcoming large-scale events planned over the next four weeks.…
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First case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Idaho
Governor Brad Little has scheduled a press conference on the coronavirus Friday morning at 10…
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Jackson Hole Mountain Resort closes aerial tram, implements social distancing measures
ackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is monitoring the situation closely and working with the Teton County Health Department by following the…
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Utah closing public schools to prevent spread of coronavirus
Utah will close most public school functions starting starting Monday to reduce the risk of spreading the new coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Lillian Vallely School starts spring break one week early
Lillian Vallely School has made the decision to extend spring break to two weeks. It will be March 16-27.…
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Wyoming governor declares coronavirus state of emergency
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon declared an emergency Friday to devote health officials and National Guard troops to a potential a surge in cases of the new…
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SIPH COVID-19 Call Center now active
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is making it easier for you to get your questions…
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Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…
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D93 COVD-19 precautions update
Bonneville School District 93 released the following letter regarding the…
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D25 preparations for COVID-19
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 sent the following letter to parents and guardians from Dr. Douglas Howell, Superintendent…
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Firefighters offer to shop for the elderly
North Bannock Firefighters are offering to go shopping for the elderly so they can distance themselves from large crowds.…
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Jackson cancels Hill Climb, 2 other events
Calling them a “clear and present danger” to the community, the Town of Jackson and Teton County have decided to revoke the permits for three…
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Gyms working to combat potential spread of COVID-19
Recently, gyms have been identified as potentially risky areas due to the potential of both direct and indirect transmission of the virus.…
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What school districts are doing to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus
The big debate centered on how to know when to cancel school for the district or move classes to an online…
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All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide
The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all…
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Coronavirus risk still “low” in Idaho
Of 93 samples of coronavirus sent to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, none have yet proven…
Continue Reading Rocky Mountain Power will not disconnect customers during emergency response to COVID-19
Rocky Mountain Power is temporarily suspending non-payment disconnections for customers to support the state of emergency response to the COVID-19…
Continue Reading BYU-Idaho moves academic courses online
Consistent with the CES guidelines issued Wednesday, Brigham Young University Idaho has canceled all campus face-to-face classes beginning March 13…
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Idaho lawmakers eye fast exit if coronavirus hits Statehouse
Gov. Brad Little and leaders in the Idaho House and Senate said Thursday they’ve made contingency plans for a hasty end to the legislative session…
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Coronavirus concerns cause run on groceries, empty shelves
During crisis mode, some of us feel the need to stock up on the essentials. So much so, stores across the country are being cleaned…
Continue Reading Jackson Hole Rendezvous Spring Festival canceled
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be canceling the Rendezvous Spring Festival for March 26-28, 2020 per the directive from Town and County officials…
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Utah limits gatherings to 100 people as coronavirus spreads
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says gatherings should be limited to 100 people for at least the next two weeks in an effort to prevent the spread of the…
Continue Reading Mass gatherings banned in Oregon under governor’s order
All gatherings of more than 250 people are banned statewide in Oregon for four weeks to try to stop the spread of the new coronavirus under an order…
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Idaho House OKs money to fight coronavirus outbreak
Idaho lawmakers moved at lightning speed Thursday to bolster the state’s ability to fight the new…
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Utah State University moves academic courses online
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to our campus communities, Utah State University will move academic courses online on Wednesday, March…
Continue Reading D91 postpones events due to coronavirus concerns
Idaho Falls School District 91 decided Thursday morning to postpone several large group gatherings planned for the next two weeks due to coronavirus…
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Ski Club travelers self-quarantine after Italian trip
A group from the Idaho Falls Ski Club returned from a Club trip to Cortina d’Amepezzo in the Italian Dolomite Mountains last…
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Big Sky Conference cancels rest of mens basketball tournament
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus.…
Continue Reading Wyoming: Ample coronavirus-testing capacity after 1st case
Wyoming health officials expect to have ample capacity to keep testing for the new coronavirus after a woman from northwestern Sheridan County became…
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Idaho Falls Symphony indefinitely postpones upcoming concerts
usic Director Thomas Heuser along with the Idaho Falls Symphony Board of Directors and Executive Director Alekzandria Peugh has decided to postpone…
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Wyoming’s first COVID-19 case reported
Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…
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Another Jazz star tests positive for coronavirus
The Utah Jazz has a second player testing positive for the…
Continue Reading Who can get tested for COVID-19 and where
The state lab has enough materials to test between 800 and 1,000 people, and will be requesting more material from the CDC…
Continue Reading TEDxRexburg2020-Wonderland postponed due to COVID-19 concerns
After careful consideration, the TEDxRexburg Team has decided to postpone TEDxRexburg2020-Wonderland until early fall.…
Continue Reading Portneuf Medical Center postpones upcoming public events and meetings
Portneuf Medical Center is postponing upcoming public events and meetings.…
Continue Reading Idaho State University’s preparation for potential COVID-19 outbreak
Idaho State University is preparing for the coronavirus by implementing a travel ban to all affected…
Continue Reading Idaho receives $4.5 million to support the COVID-19 response
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding millions of dollars to state and local partners to support the COVID-19 response.…
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Idaho Senate OKs money to fight coronavirus outbreak
Idaho lawmakers moved quickly Wednesday to bolster the state’s ability to test for the new…
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Popular Idaho music festival canceled amid virus concerns
A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus…
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Bingham Healthcare opens new urgent care center
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Pocatello Tuesday for 1st Choice Urgent…
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How is COVID-19 expected to impact tourism in Idaho?
With COVID-19 cases continuing to grow around the world, the Idaho Travel Council is coming up ways to combat its impact.…
Continue Reading Coronavirus patient went to BYU game, risk considered low
Utah public health officials are contacting and testing Brigham Young University basketball fans who sat near a coronavirus patient at a game prior…
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Coronavirus has spring breakers rethinking vacation plans
Many of us with travel plans for spring break may be rethinking your…
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Wyoming Health Department urges COVID-19 precautions
Coronavirus risk is low in Wyoming right now, but the state’s top epidemiologist said that may…
Continue Reading Coronavirus tests become available in eastern Idaho
Eastern Idaho Public Health advises that commercial testing for the COVID-19 virus is now available in our…
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Idaho insurance carriers to cover COVID-19 cost-sharing
The Idaho Association of Health Plans says its members have agreed to cover cost-sharing for Coronavirus Testing in cooperation with Governor Brad…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes review COVID-19 response
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are asking community members to take responsibility for their own precautions, as the Tribes work to minimize the risk of…
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Legislature approves Governor’s COVID-19 funding request
The Joint Finance Appropriations Committee Friday approved Governor Brad Little’s request for a $2 million emergency…
Continue Reading Bingham Health Care orders patient screening protocol
Bingham Healthcare in Blackfoot is monitoring developments in the COVID-19 health emergency. …
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Wyoming Tourism and Jackson officials monitor COVID-19
Jackson and the Wyoming Office of Tourism are taking steps to help assure visitors during the coronavirus…
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East Idaho prepares for potential coronavirus spread
Coronavirus cases are on the rise and people around east Idaho are taking steps to prepare.…
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Boise State students in isolation due to coronavirus worries
Boise State University said Thursday that four students from South Korea participating in a school program are in self-isolation for 14 days in…
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Community college hoops tourney suspended by virus concerns
The Northwest Athletic Conference community college women’s basketball tournament was suspended Thursday after the host school was shut down because…
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EIRMC orders controlled entry to protect staff/patients
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center orders “controlled entry” as a safety…
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Bannock County firefighter’s fight to raise money for cancer research
Coronavirus fears are forcing a national cancer research fundraiser to take a step back.…
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Idaho Falls Mayor prepares city for coronavirus
We can find even more defenses against the coronavirus beyond our hospitals and pharmacies.…
Continue Reading No coronavirus cases in Idaho, but officials say it’s coming
There are no confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Idaho but 35 people are being monitored, most of them travelers returning from China, state…
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Washing your hands properly is best defense against coronavirus
The Covid-19 coronavirus is expected to hit our community at any…
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Free clinic in Rexburg is helping more patients than ever
The clinic continues to grow by the week with new improvements and availability. Supporters say it’s become a community made gem that helps those in…
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Gov. Little responds to ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak
Idaho Governor Brad Little is urging Idahoans to remain calm about the coronavirus, but at the same time, letting us know the state is preparing if…
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Show will go on for high school tournaments
With a variety of state high school championship tournaments getting underway, the Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) says it has made…
Continue Reading Teton County health officials offer coronavirus advice
The Teton County, Wyoming Health Department is working with St. John’s Health, the Wyoming Department of Health and local partners to prepare for…
Continue Reading Schools advised on Coronavirus practices
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is advising school administrators on procedures and practices designed to help control the spread of the…
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COVID-19’s impact on Latter-day Saints around the world
Recent concern regarding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) has generated much public attention and has caused significant change in travel, personal…
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CDC: “It’s not a question of if but rather a question of when…”
Health officials are preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus in the United…
Continue Reading Battle to contain coronavirus is starting in the U.S
The battle to contain the coronavirus is only starting in the…
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Local program aims to punch-out Parkinson’s
Four times a week, Poky4Parkys meets at the Senior Activity Center looking to throw haymakers at Parkinson’s disease.…
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Coronavirus may bring lower summer gas prices
If you’re planning on making a drive, a little more could be coming out of your pocket.…
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Free Community Heart and Health Fair in Idaho Falls
Keep your heart aflutter post-Valentines at the Community Heart and Health Fair in Idaho Falls on…
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Magical Moments baby contest winners
The Magical Moments baby contest is about celebrating the lives that began at Portneuf Medical Center in…
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Boise man who died after China trip tests negative for coronavirus
A 71-year-old man who was found dead in his home after returning from a trip to China does not appear to have been infected with the new coronavirus,…
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Bingham Healthcare opens urgent care in Pocatello
Bingham Healthcare is expanding its services in the Pocatello…
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Portneuf Nurse named 2020 Division Nurse of the Year
A Portneuf Medical Center RN nurse has been recognized as the Ardent Health Services America’s Division 2020 Nurse of the…
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EIPH is offering free Human Papillomavirus Vaccination
Eastern Idaho Public Health Offices in Southeast Idaho are offering free Human Papillomavirus Vaccination(HPV).…
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Free dental care day for kids in need
Dental work in a kid’s life impacts their smile forever but unfortunately for some families, taking a trip to the dentist just isn’t…
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Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…
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Your teen’s rebellion may be a mental health disorder
“All kids and teenagers are going to do things their parents don’t like, they’re gonna break rules, they’re gonna break laws. It’s trying to figure…
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Local grocery store helping tobacco users kick the habit
A new service aims at helping tobacco users in Idaho successfully quit for good.…
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Flu cases in America continue to rise
Flu season in America is still going strong with the B strain dominating the 19 million cases reported to the Centers for Disease Control and…
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Threat of coronavirus is low in Wyoming
Risk of a Coronavirus outbreak is low in Wyoming. …
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EIRMC’s Burn Center uses new treatment that can grow new skin for patient’s in the lab
“It allows us to be able to treat them faster, less pain, less suffering and get them out of the hospital…
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Keep on smiling: Dental event aims to prevent tooth decay in kids
The annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ was hosted by Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health Saturday.…
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Avalanche class aims to keep snowmobilers safe
Nationwide, skiers are most frequently killed in avalanches, according to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. But in Idaho, it’s…
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Jackson Hole health agencies track Coronavirus
As an international destination resort, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is helping visitors and businesses answer concerns about the Novel…
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Getting healthcare in rural Idaho areas could become easier
Idaho residents in rural areas would have easier access to healthcare under proposed legislation that moved to the full House on…
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Rural hospital’s new ‘isolation room’ ready for potential coronavirus outbreak
The fight to contain the coronavirus continues in major hospitals and government agencies across the globe.…
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SIPH offers free dental care for children
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University and area dentists to provide a day of free dental care for…
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New clinical trial aims to create national oncology database to advance cancer research and treatment
“This trial can fundamentally change the way that we do research across the…
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Idaho Medicaid expansion signups pass 60,000
The number of Idaho residents who have signed up for Medicaid under the state’s voter-approved expanded coverage has passed 60,000.…
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‘Anything’s possible’: Potato Cup winners take difficult path to the finish line
This year, some of the race’s winners had a more difficult path to the finish line than others.…
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