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Bar-B-Que for a cause

March 27, 2020 8:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With many people staying at home, the demands on the Idaho Falls Rescue Mission starts to rise. Pitmaster Bar-B-Que…

Tips to stay cybersecure when working from home

March 27, 2020 5:12 PM Jilliana Colina

Johnson tells us during tough times scammers play on peoples emotions. They know at this time people are vulnerable, frustrated or even…

Coronavirus protections for Idaho inmates in place

March 26, 2020 6:02 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Department of Correction is taking measures to protect inmates from a potential COVID-19…

Banks are ready to help small businesses get back on their feet

March 26, 2020 5:20 PM Jilliana Colina

The Small Business Administration has created an Economic Disaster Relief Program to offer unique SBA loans to small…

Grocery store surge following Gov. Brad Little’s address

March 26, 2020 3:28 PM News Team

Effective immediately, Gov. Brad Little has issued a statewide stay-at-home order as the coronavirus continues to…

Essential businesses to remain open, Who qualifies?

March 25, 2020 4:15 PM Emma Iannacone

The state is working on a comprehensive list of essential and non-essential businesses, but here’s some…

Relief in the form of food for Idaho educators

March 26, 2020 1:43 AM News Team

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- In difficult times we can always find comfort in Idaho’s best. For, Jefferson Joint School District 251, that relief came…

Online education takes shape in our schools

March 26, 2020 1:32 AM News Team

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Students will eventually return to the classroom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Change is the word of the day at Jefferson…

Restaurants are trying to deal with the stay at home order

March 25, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Restaurants are used to competing for diners throughout the year, but due to COVID-19, local restaurants are just…

Fish and Game says you can still hunt and social distance, get license online

March 29, 2020 5:23 PM Emma Iannacone

Fish and Game is not restricting hunting and fishing access during the stay-at-home…

Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry creates a drive-thru food distribution event

March 25, 2020 5:37 PM Jilliana Colina

In a drive through fashion cars are drove in a line to pick up a box of food that was pre-prepared by small groups at the Idaho Food Bank.…

Golf courses open for season with COVID precautions in place

March 24, 2020 7:46 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The three municipal golf courses in Idaho Falls are open for the season. Pinecrest, Sage Hills, and Sand Creek golf…

Experts say to practice ‘physical distancing’ not ‘social distancing’

March 24, 2020 5:56 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s so important that we change in our mindset and make a distinction between social distancing and physical…

BYU-Idaho cancels on-campus classes and students want their housing contract terminated. Here’s what the housing association is considering

March 23, 2020 4:54 PM Jilliana Colina

“We have lots of things to consider as complex owners, financial and other obligations, that we have the students are foremost on our minds”…

Bronco Bus Bites supply Blackfoot students with lunch

March 23, 2020 2:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spread of COVID-19 has forced districts to temporarily pause school, leaving children without school…

Tips to help reduce coronavirus anxiety

March 22, 2020 3:48 PM Emma Iannacone

It can be hard to escape the constant influx of new, often upsetting, information about the new…

Lemhi County man donates $2.5 Million to build school gym

March 20, 2020 10:32 PM Karole Honas

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Bonneville County creates website to address COVID-19

March 20, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

The county will continue to update the website with new information and…

Bonneville County issues a Disaster Declaration

March 20, 2020 11:25 AM Jilliana Colina

The disaster declaration is a tool in responding to COVID-19.…

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center looks to help those in need

March 19, 2020 9:11 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more people staying at home due to COVID-19, the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center in Idaho Falls…

Davis Field renovation project underway

March 19, 2020 7:04 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Construction is underway for the $7.1 million renovation project at Davis Field at Idaho State University. The work…

Rexburg businesses are being impacted by the lack of students

March 19, 2020 5:50 PM Jilliana Colina

Classes at the private university have switched to online during the coronavirus crisis and on Wednesday the university announced they will be held…

Man arrested in hit-and-run death of Pocatello woman

March 19, 2020 12:15 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff Nielsen announced Thursday during a press conference 38-year-old Tyler D. Carter has been arrested and booked into the Bannock…

District 91 board plans for meal pick-up, and tables bond

March 18, 2020 10:01 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls School District 91 announced its plans to set-up a meal pick-up program for kids. More details will be…

Local restaurants adapting to coronavirus changes

March 18, 2020 5:05 PM Emma Iannacone

Local restaurants are making tough decisions to maintain safety and keep business…

Earthquake cancels flights to Salt Lake Airport

March 18, 2020 4:56 PM Jilliana Colina

Along with the canceled departures, 4 flights that were headed to Salt Lake diverted into Idaho Falls, around 150 passengers found themself back at…

What to do if your hours get cut or you get laid off

March 17, 2020 5:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Unemployment benefits can help make the transition back to the job market a less stressful process, but there are certain requirements to qualify for…

Big Sky shares details leading up to tournament cancellation

March 16, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Big Sky commissioner Tom Wistrcill held a conference call with media Monday. He outlined the events leading to the…

Assisted living facilities are isolating their residents to keep them safe

March 16, 2020 6:27 PM Jilliana Colina

For residents inside Tambree Meadows Assisted Living in Idaho Falls communal dining and all group activities have been canceled, making their days…

Ammon Mayor asks community members to stop hoarding food and supplies

March 16, 2020 5:40 PM Jilliana Colina

The Ammon City Council has had a coronavirus breakout plan in place since…

School districts struggle with decisions amid outbreak

March 15, 2020 10:55 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- School districts have been struggling with the decision to stay open or not. Even before the first confirmed case of…

Nel’s Bi-Lo Market offers hours for people 65 and older

March 16, 2020 10:25 AM Emma Iannacone

To combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable people, a local grocery store is offering special…

American Falls man killed in avalanche at Pebble Creek

March 15, 2020 2:45 PM News Team

Bannock County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue is on the scene of an avalanche near the Pebble Creek Ski Area.…

Sobolewski surprised by Bengals success, excited for future

March 13, 2020 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The future is bright for Idaho State women’s basketball. Head Coach Seton Sobolewski is excited for next season. Following…

Rush Rugby inspires young women in East Idaho

March 13, 2020 11:10 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Rush Rugby team represents the whole East Idaho region. The girls competing in the sport get a lot…

Idaho State men’s basketball team reacts to canceled tournament

March 13, 2020 11:07 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ending your season with a win, usually means you won a championship. In this case, it means your season ended before…

Shelley sweeps Firth in double header

March 13, 2020 10:10 PM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Shelley baseball took both games from Firth in a double header at home on Friday. The Russets won the first game 8-7. In…

Judge disqualified from Lori Vallow Daybell case, preliminary hearing moved to May

March 13, 2020 2:51 PM Jilliana Colina

During Friday’s hearing, Magistrate Judge Farren Eddins granted the stipulation filed to reschedule Lori Vallow Daybell’s preliminary hearing for…

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes new cubs

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes 11 new cubs

March 13, 2020 9:27 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Twin, nine-week old bear cubs made their way onto the Local News 8 set Friday morning to help announce the exciting news they’ll be on a brief “tour”…

Chukars unveil new Madres uniforms

March 12, 2020 8:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars unveiled their new Madres de Idaho Falls uniforms today at Thunder Ridge High School. The…

What school districts are doing to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus

March 12, 2020 5:11 PM Jilliana Colina

The big debate centered on how to know when to cancel school for the district or move classes to an online…

Idaho Falls murder victim identified

March 11, 2020 2:38 PM News Team

UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: Idaho Falls Police have identified the victim in Tuesday night’s…

Coronavirus concerns cause run on groceries, empty shelves

March 15, 2020 7:33 PM Emma Iannacone

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…

Childcare in Idaho is problem for us all

March 11, 2020 12:01 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – 479 million dollars. That’s the amount of money Idaho loses each year due to childcare issues. The reason was…

NBA season postponed, Gobert tests positive for COVID-19 according to reports

March 11, 2020 10:25 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The NBA has postponed their season due to coronavirus. Before Wednesday’s Oklahoma City Thunder and Utah Jazz game,…

Bengals fall to Idaho in Big Sky semifinals

March 11, 2020 10:31 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women lost to Idaho 66-51 in the Big Sky women’s basketball semifinals Wednesday. It was the third time in…

Athlete of the Week: Crew Clark, Sugar-Salem basketball

March 11, 2020 10:18 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem basketball player, Crew Clark is the Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week. Clark helped his…

Who can get tested for COVID-19 and where

March 11, 2020 5:11 PM Emma Iannacone

The state lab has enough materials to test between 800 and 1,000 people, and will be requesting more material from the CDC…

Idaho State hangs on to beat Northern Arizona

March 11, 2020 5:31 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State rode a big first half to grind out a 64-62 win over Northern Arizona in the Big Sky Men’s basketball…

FBI meets with law enforcement agencies about Lori Vallow investigation

March 11, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

The FBI, Rexburg Police Department and numerous law enforcement agencies investigating cases related to Lori Vallow and her missing children, JJ…

Idaho State knocks out Southern Utah in tournament opener

March 10, 2020 10:54 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team advanced to the semifinals with their 70-63 win over Southern Utah. Montana…

North Fremont used team saying “IPP” to win state title

March 10, 2020 8:29 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Intensity, physicality, and poise. That is what North Fremont head coach Shannon Hill said helped his team win back to…

How is COVID-19 expected to impact tourism in Idaho?

March 10, 2020 5:00 PM Jilliana Colina

With COVID-19 cases continuing to grow around the world, the Idaho Travel Council is coming up ways to combat its impact.…

Sugar-Salem add another title to their trophy case

March 9, 2020 7:12 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Saturday’s 72-43 over Kimberly gave Sugar-Salem back-to-back state titles and their seventh overall in school history. The…

Preston boys team inspired by community support

March 9, 2020 4:15 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFK/KIDK) – The motto all year the Preston boys basketball team was “take it back”. Preston claimed their fourth state title in the…

Bengals fall to Vandals in regular season finale

March 7, 2020 12:45 AM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho pulled away in the second half to beat Idaho State 61-50 in women’s basketball Friday. Dora Goles hit a fast…

Missing diary from 1956 returned to its original owner

March 6, 2020 6:20 PM News Team

Goodwill stores have been known to hold hidden gems, even in the Gem State.…

40,000 meals for the food bank: Grace Lutheran hosts Meals of Hope event

March 6, 2020 9:01 PM News Team

Grace Lutheran High School is working to send 40,000 meals to the Idaho…

ISU Health Fair draws hundreds

March 6, 2020 9:26 AM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University students are serving the public for all their health needs. Continuing a 30-year tradition, the…

West Side tops Melba to advance in 2A state tournament

March 5, 2020 3:29 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – West Side advances to the 2A state semifinals with a 55-45 victory over Melba. The Pirates trailed by two after three…

Marsh Valley falls to Kimberly to open 3A state tournament

March 5, 2020 5:10 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Marsh Valley lost to Kimberly 77-64 in the opening round of the 3A state boys basketball tournament. The Eagles were…

Preston downs Idaho Falls in 4A title game rematch

March 5, 2020 4:47 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preston beat defending 4A champs Idaho Falls 58-47 Thursday. It was a bit of redemption for the Indians. They lost to…

Lori Vallow steps off the plane at Boise Airport.

WATCH: Lori Vallow is back in Rexburg

March 5, 2020 3:22 PM News Team

Lori Vallow is back in Idaho after making her final court appearance in…

Snake River falls to Fruitland in 3A basketball tournament

March 5, 2020 3:20 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River falls to Fruitland 71-59 in the first round of the 3A state boys basketball tournament. The Panthers were…

Bengals clinch first round bye in Big Sky tournament

March 4, 2020 10:53 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball cruised past Eastern Washington 77-49 Wednesday night at Reed Gym. The win secures the…

Rolling for a good cause: Wheelchair basketball exhibition fundraises for the disabled

March 4, 2020 10:34 PM News Team

A wheelchair basketball exhibition game was held at Elwell Gym on Wednesday as a fundraiser for the Franklin County Medical Center’s (FCMC)…

Athlete of the week: Sawyer Hobbs, South Fremont Wrestling

March 4, 2020 10:39 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – South Fremont wrestler Sawyer Hobbs is the Sermon Service and Electric Athlete of the Week. He won is a fourth…

Grandmother of missing JJ Vallow will see Lori Vallow for the first time in more than a year on Friday

March 4, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

“We’ll see how I feel when I see her, I don’t know, I have no idea. I don’t know if I’ll feel anger or anything,” Woodcock…

Tips to make getting your Star Card easier

March 4, 2020 2:03 PM Emma Iannacone

If you’re part of the 95 percent of Idahoans who still haven’t gotten their Star Card, here are some tips to make the process…

Skyline basketball helps raise $500 for special olympics

March 3, 2020 10:48 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Skyline boys and girls basketball teams took the floor one more time on Tuesday. This time they shared to floor…

South Fremont celebrates first state wrestling title since 1985

March 3, 2020 6:44 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The St. Anthony community gathered at South Fremont High School Tuesday to honor the state champion Cougars. South…

Bannock County booming with early votes, neighboring counties falling short

March 3, 2020 1:17 PM Emma Iannacone

Power, Bingham, Bonneville and Jefferson counties have all reported a lower turnout for early voting this…

Free clinic in Rexburg is helping more patients than ever

March 3, 2020 5:26 PM Jilliana Colina

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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Sign on Chad Daybell’s door turns away media

March 2, 2020 5:23 PM Jilliana Colina

Vallow had spent the last few months in Hawaii with her recent husband Chad Daybell. Witnesses say with Vallow’s pending extradition, Daybell has…

Ririe celebrates record-tying 6th straight state wrestling title

March 2, 2020 10:14 PM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe high school celebrated the wrestling teams sixth consecutive state wrestling championship Monday. The 2A state…

Students create pantry for food-insecure kids

March 1, 2020 12:00 PM Emma Iannacone

More than 11 million children in America are food insecure, and two Blackfoot students want to…

Putt-Putt tournament sends golfers around Pocatello for a good cause

February 29, 2020 2:56 PM News Team

The Bannock Civitan Putt-Putt Tournament sent 82 teams of golfers to more than 20 bars Saturday as part of the annual fundraiser.…

Thunder Ridge students kindness goes viral

February 28, 2020 11:03 PM News Team

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- This video of a heartfelt gesture already has more that 4 million views and growing. These high school students just wanted…

Officer-involved shooting investigation continues

February 28, 2020 5:40 PM News Team

The East Idaho Critical Incident Task Force is continuing its investigation into the officer-involved shooting in Pocatello this…

WATCH: Flight from Idaho Falls makes emergency landing

February 28, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

A small plane in San Jose, California made an emergency landing Friday with no landing…

Police investigate suspected murder-suicide

February 28, 2020 11:38 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department released information Friday during a press conference regarding a suspicious death investigation that occurred…

Burn victim fights for his life

February 28, 2020 6:12 PM News Team

The man severely burned in a Pocatello house fire is fighting for his…

Man arrested for attempted strangulation

February 28, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

A jail cell in Bannock County is holding a Salt Lake City man on charges of…

Nuclear projects spark big plans for growth here

February 28, 2020 1:30 PM News Team

The proof of the huge growth that this area can expect came Friday in an Idaho Falls City Club…

Columbia River operations plan released for comment

February 28, 2020 11:28 AM News Team

A four state coalition of agencies has released a long-anticipated draft environmental impact statement for Columbia River System…

Idaho Falls outlasts Blackfoot to force one more game

February 27, 2020 11:17 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls beat Blackfoot 61-55 in overtime to force a winner-take-all game Saturday for the 4A District 6…

Marsh Valley takes Teton in 3A regional play-in game

February 27, 2020 10:52 PM Dylan Carder

SHELLEY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Marsh Valley continues its season after beating Teton 54-51 Thursday in the 3A regional play-in game. The Eagles were…

New ‘quad complex’ coming to Rexburg

February 27, 2020 5:23 PM Jilliana Colina

The quad complex will consist of softball and baseball fields that will be used for tournaments and…

ShowBiz Cinemas groundbreaking

February 27, 2020 3:09 PM News Team

ShowBiz Cinemas has announced it will build a “Bowling, Movies and More” entertainment center at the Jackson Hole Junction in Idaho Falls.…

WATCH: Lori Vallow bail remains at $5 million, waives extradition

February 26, 2020 4:53 PM News Team, Associated Press

Lori Vallow asked a judge to reconsider her $5 million bail, but the judge said it will remain at $5 million during a court hearing in…

North Fremont handles Firth to win 2A District 6 title

February 26, 2020 11:05 PM Dylan Carder

ST. ANTHONY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Fremont is heading back to state to defend its 2A state championship. The Huskies beat Firth 49-43 to win the…

Athlete of the week: Sadie Gronning, Soda Springs girls basketball

February 26, 2020 10:48 PM Dylan Carder

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Bengals gear up to host Big Sky Track & Field Championships

February 26, 2020 10:00 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There’s no place like home. “I have the comfort of my own house, my own room, my own food, I get to compete at the…

Madison County prosecutor requests documents concerning the Vallow case

February 26, 2020 5:48 PM Jilliana Colina

For months, investigators have interviewed many sources that have had interactions with Lori Vallow and her missing children before their…

Idaho Falls rallies to edge Hillcrest to earn trip to state

February 25, 2020 11:23 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Dylan Seeley nailed a three with 13 seconds remaining to lift Idaho Falls past Hillcrest 41-40 Tuesday. The victory…

Rigby holds off Madison to win district championship

February 25, 2020 11:01 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby holds off Madison 50-49 Tuesday to win the 5A District 5/6 boys basketball tournament. The Trojans jumped out to a…

Complete count committee will help gather information for the U.S. Census

February 25, 2020 1:31 PM Jilliana Colina

The data collected helps distribute federal funding, grants, ensures fair representation in the house of representatives, and it is used in local…

Family owned carwash turns into Blackfoot’s newest laundromat

February 25, 2020 10:22 AM Emma Iannacone

After 20 years in business, the Oakridge Store Carwash is now Sophie’s Suds and Dry…

Blackfoot upsets Idaho Falls to punch ticket to state

February 24, 2020 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot knocked off top seeded Idaho Falls 60-55 Monday to clinch a berth in the state tournament. The Bronco…

Sugar-Salem tops Teton to win 3A District 6 Championship

February 24, 2020 11:03 PM Dylan Carder

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The defending 3A state boys basketball champions are heading back to defend their title. Sugar-Salem beat Teton 65-51 to…