Pizza 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.…
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Rigby’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…
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Practices 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…
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Pools 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…
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Idaho 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…
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Family-run coffee shop gives Inkom new place to chill
A new family-run coffee shop in Inkom is bringing new energy to Highway 30.…
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Watch 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…
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Rexburg’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…
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COVID-19 impacts city budget cuts
The pandemic will likely not delay the budgeting process that will guide the future of Pocatello.…
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Idaho 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…
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CEI 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…
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Gem 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…
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Farm-to-table CSAs growing during pandemic, saving local farm
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are gaining popularity across the country. And they’re saving…
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Popular 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.…
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Power County Hospital seeks additional funding to complete renovations
It’s costing a little more to keep our neighbors in Power County healthy.…
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Local 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…
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Yellowstone will begin first phase of reopening on May 18
Yellowstone National Park will reopen on a limited basis on May 18.…
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Second 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…
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Servpro 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.…
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How 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,…
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Farmer’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…
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“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…
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Public 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…
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St. 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.…
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ISU 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…
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You 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.…
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Assessment drive on-track for June 1st deadline
There is a looming deadline for Bannock County…
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High 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…
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First-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…
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First 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…
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Police standoff ends peacefully
Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.…
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Teton 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…
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School 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,…
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Everything 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.…
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Grays 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…
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Things 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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‘Don’t let your summer go up in smoke:’ May is Wildfire Awareness Month
During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community…
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PRT asking for $3.4 million from CARES act
With travel limited to essential trips, Pocatello Regional Transit is seeing significant revenue…
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Local children’s museum to set up in Pine Ridge Mall
My World Discover Museum is planning to open in the fall at the Pine Ridge Mall in…
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Churches choosing to stay virtual after governor gives green light to open
Even with restrictions lifted, places of worship are choosing to keep the doors…
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Couple records rare ice shove on Blackfoot Reservoir
Rare video of an ice shove on the Blackfoot…
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Bringing a community together
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (KIFI/KIDK) – It all started with bagels. “We wanted to do something for the local bagel shop which was closing,” Meagan…
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Gov. Little stops in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Governor Brad Little traveled around the state to meet with small business owners. One of his stops was at Weebee…
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World War II veteran celebrates 100th Birthday
Celebrating a 100th birthday is a huge milestone in anyone’s…
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A glimpse of normalcy for Old Town retail stores
We are entering Stage 1 in the Rebound Idaho Plan. That means customers are able to re-enter stores that have been closed for some…
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Commercial flights from Pocatello could soon end
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The tarmac at the Pocatello Regional Airport may soon be as empty as the parking lot. Delta Airlines is asking to…
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Chidi Udengwu ready to chase NBA dream
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The last Idaho State Bengal to play in the NBA was Jeff Cook in 1988. Chidi Udengwu wants the be the next one. Udengwu…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market looks to start back up
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Farmers Market usually opens up the first Saturday in May. COVID-19 has changed how many do business…
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Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses
Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…
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Pocatello High School renovation starts phase 2 early
With students out of class before summer break, School District 25 is making headway on a big…
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No pause on the need for blood
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Many life events have been put on pause but the American Red Cross says one thing that hasn’t paused is the need for…
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New campaign aims to help businesses reopen safely with customer confidence
“We want businesses to start reopening we want to support them. We want to support them in a smart…
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Landowner donates 166 acres for conservation near Pocatello
The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback…
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Antibody testing underway in Bannock County
Antibody testing is officially underway in Bannock County. CrushTheCurveIdaho.com is partnering up with Idaho Central Credit Union and Portneuf…
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Coronavirus antibody testing site coming to Pocatello
Crush the Curve is partnering with the Portneuf Medical Center to test between 500-650 people…
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EIRMC sees a dangerous downward trend in people delaying emergency care
Krell tells us, the data shows a 42 % decrease in patient volume, yet a 20% increase in patient admissions from an ER visit. That is a vital…
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Pay It Forward: Team Han and the Wheeler family
Two Grid Kid fifth grade teams set the competition aside and became one for a family that lost their son to brain…
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Pay It Forward: 4-H
4-H is America’s largest youth development organization. Nearly six million young people across the U.S. take part according to its…
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Pay It Forward: Camp Hayden
A local couple lost their young son to a very rare disease, but out of heartbreak, a new purpose is…
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Pay It Forward: Promise Ridge
A new emergency homeless shelter for families has opened in…
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Pay It Forward: The Giving Cupboard
The food bank in Jefferson County gets a new name and is changing the way it is managed to better serve those in…
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Pay It Forward: Coping with infant loss
She may be young, but she is already having a big impact at a local hospital and throughout the community and is a leading example at her middle…
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Pay It Forward: Bucket Wishes
An organization that grants Bucket Wishes to the…
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Pay It Forward: Canine Champions for Veterans
A nonprofit founded out of personal struggle is now an organization that helps provide trained service dogs for veterans who need…
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Pay It Forward: Crocheting for kids and patients
Crocheting for a cause, one “lapghan” at a…
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Northgate development finishing “phase two”
Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the…
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Doctors urge patients to seek care as at-home death rates rise
Fewer people are visiting their physicians and seeking emergency medical…
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Chukars team up to help Food Basket
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This time of year Melaleuca Field is usually hosting high school baseball games. On Friday, they were filling up the…
Continue Reading Contractor picked to begin Police Complex design
A Florida firm will create a schematic design for a new Idaho Falls police complex.…
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Ackley eager to start as new Blackfoot football coach
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – American Falls native Jerrod Ackley is taking over the Blackfoot football program. He is taking over for long-time…
Continue Reading Anti-government activist Bundy protests at officer’s home
nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the…
Continue Reading Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available
Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…
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Hawkins leaves lasting legacy at Madison
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The name Bill Hawkins and Madison boys basketball will forever be linked. Twenty-nine years and five state championships…
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EIPH hope for economic recovery and safe openings for businesses
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern…
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School districts across the state need help providing home internet access to students
IBE is asking for the communities help to fund the hotspots for students all across the state. You can make your donation to a specific school…
Continue Reading Voting deadline for Fort Hall Business Council
The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council…
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Volunteers have collected almost 500 bags of trash from Highway 20 in 2 days
The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint…
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FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
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Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments
Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…
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Small business emergency money runs out, new grant opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on…
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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior…
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Spring coaches and athletes react to season cancellation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association officially canceled the spring 2020 season Friday. Coaches and athletes…
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…
Continue Reading Yellowstone Bear World opens for drive-thru only weekends
Yellowstone Bear World will be open for drive-thru only for the next two weekends.…
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D93 updates on school closures, graduation and meals for students
Bonneville School District 93 has updated its school closure until the end of the year along with competency-based learning for students, changes to…
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State Board of Education approved criteria for schools to resume normal operations
The Idaho State Board of Education approved minimum criteria for public school districts and charter schools to use in deciding whether to resume…
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Diaper donation arrives at the food bank
A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket…
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Using your new money wisely
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are…
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Bonneville football finds ways to build teamwork from a distance
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – One challenge for any head coach taking over a program is building relationships with players. That gets harder to…
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Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts
Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.…
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Truckers get a sweet surprise thank you
Volunteers handed out 600 chocolate chip cookies, beverages and thank-you notes to unsuspecting truckers at the Port of…
Continue Reading Construction pushes on through stay-at-home order
The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.…
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ISU plans for budget cuts because of coronavirus
All state universities are crafting plans to deal with loss of revenue. In ISU’s case, that could mean slicing the 2021 budget by six…
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular…
Continue Reading Idaho Attorney General to investigate Fremont County death
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office and Fremont County Prosecutor Marcia Murdoch have jointly signed an agreement that will allow the state to assist…
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