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393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 8 new deaths

August 1, 2020 5:43 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases and 8 new deaths on…

Second COVID-19 death confirmed in Bonneville County resident

August 1, 2020 5:14 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) has confirmed the death of a male in his 90s from Bonneville County due to complications of COVID-19.…

8 new COVID-19 cases on the Fort Hall Reservation

August 1, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

To date, the Tribal Office of Emergency Management (TOEM) officially received eight new COVID-19 cases early Friday evening on the Fort Hall…

475 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 12 new deaths

July 31, 2020 5:28 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 475 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Idaho Falls enters Coronavirus “Red Zone”

July 31, 2020 9:59 AM News Team

Idaho Falls, along with Bonneville and Jefferson Counties found their way into the national “red zone” for coronavirus infections in the past…

104 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 31, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 104 new cases in the area on…

D93 wants to keep classrooms open as long as they can

July 30, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 discussed their reopening plan at Hillcrest High School on Wednesday…

567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths

July 30, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

69 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 30, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 69 new cases in the area…

Canada imposes stricter rules for Americans going to Alaska

July 30, 2020 1:41 PM Associated Press

Canada’s border agency is announcing stricter rules for Americans traveling through Canada to Alaska amid the coronavirus pandemic.…

Lawmakers seek special session for liability shield law

July 30, 2020 1:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are proposing legislation creating a liability shield for protection against lawsuits during declared emergencies such as the…

Correction Department monitors COVID-19 in regional facilities

July 30, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports there are 253 men incarcerated at the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony. …

District 93 holds a special meeting for reopening plans

July 29, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 had a special meeting Wednesday night at Hillcrest High School to discuss their reopening…

457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

92 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 29, 2020 4:52 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 92 new cases in the area…

COVID-19 fake news: how to spot it and what locals are doing to stop it

July 29, 2020 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The spreading of false information was already an issue before the pandemic, but now it’s become a big problem for public…

Teton County Wyo. issues early closure recommendation for restaurants and bars

July 29, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

In an effort to decrease community spread of COVID-19 in Teton County Wyo., the Teton District Health Officer is issuing a recommendation that…

Incarcerated man with COVID-19 dies at hospital

July 29, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports an incarcerated person with COVID-19 has died. …

17 national laboratories collaborate in fight against COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho National Laboratory researchers are joining efforts with other top scientists around the nation to help combat COVID-19 and prepare against…

COVID-19 cancels Wyoming hunt amid Native American criticism

July 29, 2020 5:39 PM Associated Press

The coronavirus has prompted the cancelation of a charity antelope hunt that has drawn teams of famous, powerful men to central Wyoming for over 75…

Housing Preservation Program provides rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:26 PM Ariel Schroeder

A Housing Preservation Program is providing rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19.…

Teton County Wyo. extends face-covering order through August 14

July 29, 2020 12:53 PM News Team

Due to a continued increase in COVID-19 cases in Teton County Wyo., State Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist has approved a request to extend the…

Pocatello Greek Festival canceled due to COVID-19

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Emma Iannacone

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church chose to cancel the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…

Drive-up COVID-19 testing available at Portneuf Medical Center

July 29, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

You don’t have to leave your car to get tested for COVID-19 at Portneuf Medical…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 8 new deaths

July 28, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on…

Idaho groups seek liability shield during virus pandemic

July 28, 2020 3:56 PM Associated Press

Organizations that advocate for schools, counties, county sheriffs and businesses said Tuesday they want lawmakers called back into session to create…

Utah teachers want online only classes at start of school

July 28, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

Utah’s largest teachers union called Tuesday for schools to delay reopening and start the school year with online classes, citing safety concerns for…

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clark County resident, cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 increasing throughout region

July 28, 2020 12:54 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming the first case of COVID19 in a Clark County resident.…

Wyoming State Penitentiary coronavirus count reaches 24

July 28, 2020 2:32 PM Associated Press

More inmates and employees at the Wyoming State Penitentiary have tested positive for the…

2 Yellowstone concession employees, 3 visitors test positive with COVID-19

July 28, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

Two Yellowstone concession employees and three separate visitors have recently tested positive for COVID-19 after being in the…

Express Lab, ISU and SIPH moving COVID-19 testing to Holt Arena August 3rd

July 28, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be moving the location of their
COVID-19 testing site from its current…

SIPH confirms fourth COVID-19 related death in Southeast Idaho

July 28, 2020 9:32 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the fourth death associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Local gym takes extra precautions to keep us safe

July 28, 2020 9:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Local businesses all across East Idaho are doing what they can to protect us from the…

60 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 27, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases on…

517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths

July 27, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 26, 2020 7:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

563 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

July 25, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 563 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

July 24, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

82 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 24, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic

July 24, 2020 1:01 PM Chelsea Briar

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…

Pocatello requires masks at city buildings, facilities; Mayor issues proclamation encouraging you to “Wear a Face Covering”

July 24, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Blad is implementing face-covering measures for City employees and for citizens who enter City facilities and participate in programs…

Additional funds approved for school staff COVID-19 testing, school supplies

July 24, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million Friday to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in…

414 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 3 new deaths

July 23, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 414 new COVID-19 cases and three new deaths on…

Governor Little announces Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 1:12 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

Utah educators rally for more virus protections in schools

July 23, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

A group of more than 150 educators rallied outside the Utah Capitol building Thursday to call for stronger protections against the coronavirus for…

More than 50 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area Thursday

July 23, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

Local health officials reported more than 50 new COVID-19 cases on…

Decrease in immunizations is causing concern

July 23, 2020 12:07 PM Chelsea Briar

There is a concern in the pediatric medical community that some children were not immunized during the…

Hospital staff encourage COVID-19 safety

July 23, 2020 10:45 AM News Team

Mountain View and Idaho Falls Community Hospitals are encouraging people to take action to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Logan mayor proposes mask mandate amid coronavirus pandemic

July 23, 2020 10:25 AM Associated Press

A mayor in northern Utah has asked for a citywide mask mandate to limit the spread of COVID-19, a request that has drawn mixed reactions from Cache…

Idaho restrictions to remain as coronavirus infections rise

July 23, 2020 10:00 AM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little says there are too many coronavirus infections, and Idaho will remain in the fourth and final stage of his plan to reopen during the…

500 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 9 new deaths

July 22, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 500 new COVID-19 cases on…

Idahoan Foods partners with Idaho Falls to donate 10,000 face coverings

July 22, 2020 11:16 AM Adrian Luevano

Idahoan Foods has joined forces with the City of Idaho Falls to donate and distribute cloth face coverings and packaged potatoes to the local…

Health officials explain Bonneville County mask mandate

July 22, 2020 6:22 PM Chelsea Briar

Eastern Idaho Public Health issued a mask mandate for Bonneville County Tuesday evening, and the City Council met with EIPH on Wednesday to educate…

19 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, 22 in eastern Idaho

July 22, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 19 new confirmed cases of…

Ultimate Bullriding Battle canceled

July 22, 2020 6:02 PM Karole Honas

The Ultimate Bullriding Battle is canceled this year.…

“Ride On Dads:” a Pocatello dad on a mission to get men tested for prostate cancer

July 22, 2020 5:27 PM Emma Iannacone

He’s an avid cyclist, father and husband, and he’s battling prostate…

Eastern Idaho Public Health outlines emergency order

July 22, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health officials met with the Idaho Falls City Council this morning to detail an emergency order approved last…

Testing finds 10 coronavirus cases at Wyoming prison

July 22, 2020 4:01 PM Associated Press

Testing of inmates, staff and healthcare workers at Wyoming’s maximum-security prison has detected at least 10 cases of the coronavirus, corrections…

Utah sees virus surge — but not in county with mask order

July 22, 2020 3:03 PM Associated Press

Utah is among the many U.S. states battling a surge in coronavirus cases, but officials said Wednesday the Salt Lake City area is bucking the trend…

Ammon Days canceled

July 22, 2020 12:56 PM News Team

The 2020 Ammon Days events scheduled for July 31 and August 1 will not take place this year.…

556 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 4 new deaths

July 21, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 556 new COVID-19 cases on…

Mandatory face coverings in public approved by EIPH board

July 21, 2020 4:10 PM Todd Kunz

The Eastern Idaho Public Health Board voted unanimously at a meeting Tuesday night for mandatory face masks in the…

9 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 21, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 9 new confirmed cases of…

West Nile Virus detected in body of water in northern Utah

July 21, 2020 2:37 PM Associated Press

Health officials in northeastern Utah have detected West Nile Virus in a body of water, the state’s first report of the virus this…

Town Hall with Gov. Little Tuesday at 12 p.m.

July 21, 2020 10:01 AM News Team

Idaho continues to set records for new coronavirus cases, and Idahoans have more questions than ever regarding the current situation.…

393 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 3 new deaths

July 20, 2020 5:30 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 393 new COVID-19 cases on…

42 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho

July 20, 2020 4:50 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 42 new confirmed cases of…

First COVID-19 death confirmed in Jefferson County resident

July 20, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Madison Memorial Hospital have confirmed the death of a female in her 80s from Jefferson County due to…

Idaho virus surge hits older adults; hospitalizations rise

July 20, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Health officials say an initial surge of coronavirus infections after young adults ignored social distancing and didn’t wear face coverings when…

Man accused of assaulting woman after positive COVID-19 test

July 20, 2020 4:20 PM Associated Press

Four Utah County Sheriff’s deputies are in isolation after arresting a man who is accused of assaulting a woman after he reportedly tested positive…

New Public Health Order for Teton County, Wyo.

July 20, 2020 4:08 PM News Team

The Teton District Health Officer has issued a new Public Health Order #20-6 for Teton County, WY, including the City of…

Wyoming Legislature may consider relief for tourism sector

July 20, 2020 1:37 PM Associated Press

The Wyoming Legislature could consider providing up to $2 million to help the state’s tourism sector cope with the economic impact of the…

University of Wyoming drafts plan for fall COVID-19 closures

July 20, 2020 12:48 PM Associated Press

University of Wyoming officials have released a plan to respond to any surge in the coronavirus on campus after students return in the…

Billings Montana Temple among list of 12 temples to begin reopening Phase 2

July 20, 2020 10:48 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces phased temple reopenings each week.…

571 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 30 new cases in Bonneville

July 19, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 571 new COVID-19 cases on…

Increased trauma patients concerning hospital staff

July 19, 2020 4:56 PM Chelsea Briar

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is seeing a convergent of two issues colliding simultaneously that are…

550 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday

July 18, 2020 5:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 550 new COVID-19 cases on…

Chubbuck Days Festival canceled

July 17, 2020 6:27 PM Linda Larsen

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in our area is causing Chubbuck to make some tough…

EIPH reports 31 new COVID-19 cases, SIPH 22 new cases

July 17, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Local health districts are reporting more than 50 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Third death due to COVID-19 confirmed in Southeast Idaho

July 17, 2020 4:49 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the third death associated with COVID-19 in southeast…

EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment

July 17, 2020 1:35 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…

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…

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