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Men’s Health Month: What preventative care men should be taking
Maintaining a healthy body is important for both genders, but also taking the time to bring awareness to common health issues that are more common in…
Continue ReadingQuestion of the Day: What is your cheapskate story?
“I don’t believe in spending money on something you’re just going to throw away, such as toilet paper.” Every morning, our morning team wants to hear…
Continue ReadingThunder Ridge takes two from Rigby
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge swept Rigby in a AA Legion baseball double header Monday. The Titans got a boost from Conner Hall in…
Continue ReadingBandits sweep Bozeman
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Bandits took a double header against Bozeman Monday. The defending national champs took game one…
Continue ReadingHow COVID-19 will impact your visit to Jefferson County Lake
“Make sure you want to be around a lot of people because there will be a lot of…
Continue ReadingPocatello Police reviving Neighborhood Watch program
The Pocatello Police are reviving the lost Neighborhood Watch program to foster relationships with the…
Continue ReadingBingham County ropes in Idaho High School Rodeo Championships
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The battle of two counties over who will host the state’s high school rodeo championship is over. Bingham county…
Continue ReadingNeighbors of Chad Daybell describe how the community has changed
“You’re a little more cautious of what you’re doing, or you say, you know, you don’t want to offend anybody,” Price…
Continue ReadingGrandparents of J.J. visit where the remains of their grandson were found
“It’s torn up so many people, it’s destroyed. It’s torn up hope, homes, and there’s no need for this. I’m not coming in hostility in any way. I come…
Continue ReadingMobile medical unit helps Fort Hall prepare for a possible second COVID-19 wave
A new medical facility is on the move to improve health care in Fort Hall.…
Continue ReadingIdaho ‘Economic Reboot’ conference set for 1 p.m., open to the public
A community meeting is helping local businesses get back on their feet after being shut down for more than a month due to the…
Continue ReadingDomestic violence victims do not have to stand alone
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) in Idaho Falls offers a helping hand to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and…
Continue ReadingWood named special Fremont County prosecutor, seals investigation documents
The Fremont County Attorney’s office filed a formal motion Wednesday appointing Madison County Prosecutor Rob H. Wood to investigate and, if…
Continue ReadingWomen’s rights groups want NCAA tournament moved out of Idaho in protest
Billie Jean King is among civil and women’s sports groups objecting to a new Idaho transgender…
Continue ReadingGrandparents: Human remains are J.J. and Tylee
The two sets of human remains found on Chad Daybell’s property have been confirmed to be 8-year-old Joshua “J.J.” Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan,…
Continue ReadingDaybell appears for arraignment, $1 million bond ordered
Chad Guy Daybell was formally charged Wednesday with two felony counts of destruction, alteration or concealment of…
Continue ReadingChad Daybell hearing scheduled for Wednesday
The Rexburg Police Department announced Chad Daybell has been booked into the Fremont County…
Continue ReadingCoronavirus causing massive backlog in jury trials
Hundreds of people in the Sixth District Court are waiting for a jury…
Continue ReadingBannock County property values keep rising as assessments go out
Property assessments were sent out on June 1.…
Continue ReadingCold temperatures cause concern for spud farmers
Potato farmers are limited in their defense against Monday night’s forecasted cold…
Continue ReadingLocal artists find new ways to grind during pandemic
The Gem supports local artists by giving them a place to perform but the venue shut down when the pandemic…
Continue Reading2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…
Continue ReadingIdaho National Guard bound for Washington D.C. to support local law enforcement
The Idaho National Guard is sending members to Washington D.C. to assist in guarding monuments, buildings, and other property throughout the National…
Continue ReadingNew insight on police conduct from Jackson
Jackson, Wyoming law enforcement agencies invited community members to participate in a dialogue designed to share thoughts and answer questions…
Continue ReadingArrest made after vandalism at the Idaho Statehouse
During an otherwise peaceful demonstration Wednesday night, Idaho State Police arrested an 18-year-old Boise woman for spray painting on the front of…
Continue ReadingDo you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?
Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…
Continue ReadingHundreds gather in Pocatello for “Kneel For Nine: Unity March”
Hundreds gathered in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello Wednesday for the “Kneel For Nine Unity…
Continue ReadingBandits team up with Chukars at Melaleuca Field
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There will be baseball in Idaho Falls this Summer. Melaleuca Field will host at least 40 Idaho Falls Bandits games…
Continue ReadingAmy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety
Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…
Continue ReadingMadison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34
After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…
Continue ReadingRon Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould
A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…
Continue ReadingSafety protocols in place at Idaho State as athletes return to campus
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some Idaho State student athletes returned to campus for voluntary workouts Monday. It is the first day the NCAA…
Continue ReadingExperts say you should always be ‘bear aware’
A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…
Continue Reading“Losses are outstanding:” bar owners hit hard during shut down
Zero bar sales, no patrons and little financial guidance made it difficult for bars to get through the…
Continue ReadingDealing with the new normal: How restaurants are rebounding
When the Pandemic first started, we checked in with Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant and The Firehouse Grill. Both restaurants have their dining room…
Continue ReadingUnofficial graduation draws hundreds to Portneuf Wellness Complex
Students and parents gathered at the Portneuf Wellness Complex Friday to celebrate graduating seniors. Graduates walked down a flagged path near the…
Continue ReadingGovernor Little OKs additional lifting of restrictions
Governor Brad Little will host a press conference regarding Stage 3 of Idaho Rebounds at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls High School celebrates graduation at the Drive-In
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls High School honored their Seniors at the Motor Vu Drive-In on Thursday night. Students were glad they…
Continue ReadingVandalism and bad behavior on the increase at a Pocatello park
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A wave of vandalism is hitting a popular park in Bannock County. There has been record attendance at the Portneuf…
Continue ReadingHigh school rodeo state champs to be held in Pocatello
While other events planned for the event center, like the Hairball concert, are canceled, Moser said the rodeo is a different…
Continue ReadingHow is COVID-19 impacting Eastern Idaho’s economy?
“Each county in Idaho when you compare the economies of each county they’re very different from each other.…
Continue ReadingAdding color to gloomy times
Faces masks are becoming a real fashion statement for Miss Shoban. Stormie Perdash is using her eye for style to produce custom masks for people…
Continue ReadingMeat Madness: local vendors, restaurants impacted by meat supply chain
Prices rising, restaurants nixing menu items, and animals going to waste: the state of the supply chain in a nut…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 triggers decrease in people getting vaccinations, CDC says
A vaccine tracking system for the Center for Disease Control is indicating a decline in pediatric vaccinations since a week after the national…
Continue ReadingAnnual Thunder Run for POW*MIA to visit veterans’ home
For the 17th year in a row, Annual Idaho Thunder Run is parading through southeast Idaho to commemorate Memorial…
Continue Reading“Just want to put Pocatello on the map:” new podcast spotlights local entrepreneurs
Ward features a different community leader in each episode to talk about their trials and successes in the business…
Continue ReadingWhat the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade’s annual Memorial Day performance means
The timeless tradition of bagpipers at memorials can’t be stopped by a pandemic.…
Continue ReadingHarsin welcomes quarterback competition
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Boise State added former USC quarterback Jack Sears to their roster this week. Sears transferred to the Blue Turf with two…
Continue ReadingRice at ease with his veteran roster
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Boise State men’s basketball team is ready to get back on campus and train for the first time in months. For head…
Continue ReadingWatch Deputy Wyatt Maser funeral procession and graveside service
Watch the funeral procession for Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputy Wyatt Maser here at 2:30 p.m.…
Continue ReadingFlying Goose tries to take flight
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shilo Inn picked up a new guest as the Flying Goose Grill and Lounge checked in. The Grill and Lounge was open…
Continue ReadingRV sales booming during COVID-19 pandemic
Memorial Day weekend is rolling on, literally, right through the pandemic. We’re told recreational vehicle sales are booming higher than…
Continue ReadingNew memorial is in the works for the hundreds of veterans buried in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery
“There’s just a tremendous amount of veterans out here and we just said, it’s time to honor our…
Continue ReadingPocatello school provides more than just education to students during COVID-19
The wheels on a lunch delivery program to pre-K students in Bannock County are coming to a halt. Friday is the last day for bus drivers and…
Continue ReadingPlasma centers in Rexburg are working to create a medicine for COVID-19
This is different than a preventative measure like a vaccine. Hakes says the medicine will be used to actually treat the disease while we wait for a…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls Parks and Rec challenges the community
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With kids not in school and people working at home, the Idaho Falls Parks & Rec Department has stepped up. “It’s…
Continue Reading$60,000 donated to area food banks
Some really welcomed news from the Idaho National Lab and Battelle Energy…
Continue ReadingPocatello’s re-pavement plan on schedule for summer
It seems to be a smooth road ahead for the street department in Bannock County. However, they still have a lot of ground to…
Continue ReadingDon’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests
The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…
Continue ReadingPizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need
One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…
Continue ReadingRigby’s 5A championship game among ten best of the decade
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby’s 5A championship win over Coeur d’Alene is among the best high school football games in the country. National…
Continue ReadingPractices begin for American Legion baseball teams
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Practices are underway for American Legion Baseball teams throughout Idaho. Due to Coronavirus pandemic, only groups…
Continue ReadingPools are reopening for summer swimming, what you should know
Ross Park Aquatic Complex plans to open with limited capacity June 1, with no slide access or tubes for the lazy…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls Raceway plans to open
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Raceway is planning to have a practice on May 30. Their first race is scheduled for June 13. The…
Continue ReadingFamily-run coffee shop gives Inkom new place to chill
A new family-run coffee shop in Inkom is bringing new energy to Highway 30.…
Continue ReadingWatch Flyover Friday to honor medical workers, first responders and essential workers
The Idaho National Guard is teaming up with the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters to perform a flyover over 11 Idaho cities…
Continue ReadingRexburg’s first ‘Flow-Bor’ Day will take place on Monday
They’re asking that everyone come in families or groups, so everyone can comply with social distancing by staying within their family while they…
Continue ReadingCOVID-19 impacts city budget cuts
The pandemic will likely not delay the budgeting process that will guide the future of Pocatello.…
Continue ReadingIdaho will enter Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds on May 16
Governor Brad Little announced during a press conference Thursday Idaho will enter Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds on May…
Continue ReadingCEI holds virtual graduation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For many College of Eastern Idaho students today was filled with many virtual smiles and comments. Not the usual…
Continue ReadingGem Prep Online prepares for Zoom graduation
Moira Haskett is a senior at Gem Prep Online. She is graduating with a high school diploma. “I’m excited to finally be done with school and finally…
Continue ReadingFarm-to-table CSAs growing during pandemic, saving local farm
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are gaining popularity across the country. And they’re saving…
Continue ReadingPopular restaurant in Rexburg takes on new COVID-19 safety practices
In Rexburg the restaurant Fresco has made key changes to try to keep everyone safe.…
Continue ReadingPower County Hospital seeks additional funding to complete renovations
It’s costing a little more to keep our neighbors in Power County healthy.…
Continue ReadingLocal businesses provide free lunch to truckers
Generosity is really on a roll in Bannock County these days. Truckers got a free meal as a “Thank You” for their dedicated…
Continue ReadingYellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18
Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18.…
Continue ReadingSecond spirit rock removed from Pocatello High School
The rock, which has a unique ledge shape, was unearthed during the construction of “the palace” during the…
Continue ReadingServpro disinfects PMC staff’s cars for hospital week
Servpro is offering to clean and disinfect the Portneuf Medical Center staff and their families’ vehicles for free.…
Continue ReadingHow BYU-Idaho was able to begin classes during a pandemic
While many schools finished its spring semester online and are on break until fall, Brigham Young University- Idaho, who runs on a track system,…
Continue ReadingFarmer’s Market opens with safety precautions
A new normal is sprouting up in Pocatello. The Farmer’s Market is back in action, but they are turning over a new leaf in the way help small…
Continue Reading“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout
Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…
Continue ReadingPublic health officials guidelines for businesses and masks explained
After nearly seven weeks with empty tables, restaurants will have the option to open their dining rooms…
Continue ReadingSt. John’s Health outlines new testing programs
St. John’s Health in Jackson has initiated a COVID-19 testing procedure intended to help protect staff and patients.…
Continue ReadingISU President Kevin Satterlee’s graduation video
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee has made a video for this spring’s graduates won’t be walking at commencement ceremonies in Holt…
Continue ReadingYou can expect more deputies in backcountry areas starting this weekend
Spring has sprung and outdoor enthusiasts are taking full advantage of the back country for a variety of activities.…
Continue ReadingAssessment drive on-track for June 1st deadline
There is a looming deadline for Bannock County…
Continue ReadingHigh school rodeo opens sooner than expected
RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – High school rodeo is happening sooner than previously thought. District 7 is holding events this weekend in Rigby starting…
Continue ReadingFirst-generation student graduates ISU without ceremony
Graduating from ISU isn’t just a triumph for Selene Ortiz, she says she did it for her family and…
Continue ReadingFirst hemp CBD production facility and retail store in Idaho opens in Idaho Falls
Recently, in an effort to be more transparent with their customers, they decided to join both their production facility and their retail store…
Continue ReadingPolice standoff ends peacefully
Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.…
Continue ReadingTeton based knife company resumes production with strict safety procedures
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Teton based knife company has resumed production with tight safety procedures. When the pandemic first reached the…
Continue ReadingSchool districts are preparing for future school closures due to COVID-19
“We’re looking at it as if it’s a ‘when’ we need to do it rather than an ‘if’ because it’s highly likely that we may need to do some other learning,…
Continue ReadingEverything you need to know about “Murder Hornets”
Vespa Manderinia is their name, but they also go by “Murder Hornets.” Native to Asia, this deadly hornet has been spotted in Washington state.…
Continue ReadingGrays preparing for season with Covid precautions
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – “I can’t wait to hear the crack of the bat and hear the umpire yell play ball again.” Gate City Grays owner Terry…
Continue ReadingThings to consider when reopening your business during the pandemic
Businesses hoping to open up soon have a lot of things to consider and plans to…
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