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Ehardt believes NCAA recruiting will be a level playing field

April 5, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – NCAA head coaches are having to deal with not being able to meet recruits face to face. Before being a…

Draft prep with Idaho State’s Michael Dean

April 5, 2020 10:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Preparing for the NFL Draft has always been tough, but COVID-19 has made it even tougher. Had a chance to talk to…

Ehardt aims to protect girls and women in sports

April 3, 2020 9:02 PM Adrian Luevano

After hearing Team USA and Nike athlete Chris Mosier’s side of the new transgender law, Representative Barbara Ehardt responded to what she believes…

Fairness In Women’s Sports Act bans some transgender athletes

April 2, 2020 8:59 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Governor Brad Little signed the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act in March, which makes Idaho the first state…

IHSAA extends suspension of spring sports until April 20

March 31, 2020 1:16 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Tuesday spring sports remain suspended until April 20. This is in…

Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell cleared of COVID-19

March 27, 2020 6:07 PM News Team

The Utah Jazz announced Friday all players and personnel, including Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, were medically cleared by the state’s health…

Highland, Riverside Golf Courses to open

March 30, 2020 11:26 AM News Team

CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Following additional guidance from Idaho Attorney General Lawrence Wasden and Southeastern Idaho Public Health on…

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…

Idaho Falls golf courses open with COVID-19 restrictions

March 24, 2020 5:15 PM News Team

The City of Idaho Falls public golf courses are open for use to the public beginning Tuesday with restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of…

Big Sky cancels all athletic activities until May 15

March 23, 2020 7:10 PM Dylan Carder

FARMINGTON, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference cancels all practices and workouts through May 15. The President’s Council voted to make the…

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…

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…

IHSAA suspends springs sports through April 5

March 16, 2020 8:00 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho High School Activities Association announced Monday it is suspending all spring sports. It will begin Tuesday…

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…

A family title game

March 13, 2020 11:09 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace guard Gage Stoddard and his grandpa made the 1A D1 State Championship game. Gage’s grandpa received a kidney…

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…

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…

Big Sky Conference cancels rest of mens basketball tournament

March 12, 2020 11:04 AM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Big Sky Conference is canceling the remainder of the mens basketball tournament due to concern over the coronavirus.…

Another Jazz star tests positive for coronavirus

March 12, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

The Utah Jazz has a second player testing positive for the…

High school scores – Tuesday, March 11

March 11, 2020 10:56 PM News Team

High school baseball and girls softball…

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…

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Tom Hanks tested positive for the coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:43 PM Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – AP Source: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife,…

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:39 PM Associated Press

NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of the coronavirus…

Jazz-Thunder postponed due to “unforeseen circumstances”

March 11, 2020 7:08 PM Associated Press

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night has been postponed, with the only explanation a public address announcement…

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…

Only essential staff and limited family at NCAA tournaments

March 11, 2020 3:17 PM Associated Press

NCAA President Mark Emmert says NCAA Division I basketball tournament games will not be open to the general public because of concerns about the…

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…

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…

Preston takes back 4A title

March 7, 2020 11:37 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Preston student section chanted “take it back” inside the Ford Idaho Center, and the Indians delivered. Preston beat…

Sugar-Salem steamroll Kimberly to win 3A crown

March 7, 2020 11:33 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem head coach Shawn Freeman saw it was raining outside the Ford Idaho Center and he told his team to make it rain…

North Fremont win back to back state championships

March 7, 2020 11:29 PM Adrian Luevano

North Fremont defended their state title by knocking off West Side…

Grace fall in 1A D1 title game

March 7, 2020 11:25 PM Adrian Luevano

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ambrose took a commanding lead early and never looked back. The Archers beat Grace, 49-27. Gage Stoddard led the Grizzlies…

North Gem falls to Dietrich in 1AD2 3rd place game

March 7, 2020 1:46 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Gem loses to Dietrich 78-65 Saturday in the 1AD2 third place game. The Cowboys got another big game from James…

Miners dig up 1AD2 consolation title

March 7, 2020 1:10 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay took care of Carey 62-54 Saturday to win the 1AD2 consolation championship. Chase Green led the way for the…

Malad grabs 2A consolation title

March 7, 2020 1:00 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Malad takes down New Plymouth 46-40 Saturday to win the 2A state consolation trophy. The Dragons were led by Trevor Howe…

Snake River tops Kellogg for 3A consolation title

March 7, 2020 12:52 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River beat Kellogg 47-42 Saturday to claim the 3A consolation crown. The Panthers were led by Michael Ibarra with…

Idaho Falls season ends with loss to Minico

March 7, 2020 12:34 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Minico defeated Idaho Falls 55-51 in the 4A consolation game at Borah High School on Saturday. Keynion Clark had a solid…

Rigby wins 5A consolation championhip

March 7, 2020 12:21 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby beat Meridian 69-53 Saturday to win the 5A consolation title. Brycen Uffens led the Trojans with 24 points. Britton…

Preston edges out Middleton to advance

March 7, 2020 1:05 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It took overtime, but Preston beat Middleton 51-50 to advance to Championship Saturday. The Indians’ only loss this season…

Sugar-Salem return to championship game

March 7, 2020 12:59 AM Adrian Luevano

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem muscled through Filer, 48-36, to up their winning streak to 8 straight. With the win, the Diggers will meet…

North Fremont return to title game

March 7, 2020 12:51 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The defending state champions return to the title game. North Fremont beat Cole Valley Christian 69-64. Jordan Lenz led…

West Side blows past St. Maries

March 7, 2020 12:45 AM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – West Side is one win away from ending their 41- year State Championship drought after beating St. Maries 62-41. Bryler…

North Gem falls in semifinals

March 7, 2020 12:36 AM Adrian Luevano

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Gem’s first trip to state in 10 years ends in the semifinals. Cascade beat the Cowboys, 73-68. Blake Thurston…

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…

Mackay beats Garden Valley in a 1AD2 shootout

March 7, 2020 12:22 AM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay outgunned Garden Valley 97-80 in a high scoring 1AD2 state boys basketball tournament game. The two teams…

Stoddard leads Grace to 1AD1 title game

March 7, 2020 12:09 AM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Gage Stoddard scored 30 points to lift Grace past Lapwai 57-48 and into the 1Ad1 state championship game. The Grizzlies…

Malad reaches 2A consolation game

March 6, 2020 11:51 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Malad extended their season one more game with a 51-37 win over Grangeville at the 2A state boys basketball tournament.…

Snake River tops Marsh Valley in overtime to reach consolation game

March 6, 2020 11:43 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Snake River outlasted conference foe Marsh Valley 66-60 in overtime at the 3A state boys basketball tournament Friday.…

Blackfoot falls to Minico at 4A tournament

March 6, 2020 11:29 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot lost to Minico 53-44 in the 4A state boys basketball tournament on Friday. The loss eliminates the Broncos and…

Boys State H.S. Basketball Tournament Scores – Friday, March 6

March 6, 2020 3:39 PM News Team

Boys State basketball scores and Wyoming boys basketball…

Rigby wins big against Lake City to advance in 5A consolation tournament

March 6, 2020 9:47 PM News Team

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby defeated Lake City in the consolation bracket and are headed to the consolation championship game. Britten Berrett…

Idaho Falls reaches consolation final

March 6, 2020 3:29 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls knocked off Bishop Kelly 58-52 to reach the 4A boys basketball consolation final. Dylan Seeley led the Tigers…

Sugar-Salem tops Kellogg in 3A state tournament

March 5, 2020 8:58 PM Dylan Carder

MERIDIAN, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Sugar-Salem defeated Kellogg 63-48 in the opening round of the 3A state boys basketball tournament. The Diggers were…

Idaho State falters late in loss to Eastern Washington

March 5, 2020 11:24 PM Dylan Carder

CHENEY, Washington (KIFI/KIDK) – Eastern Washington pulled away from Idaho State 100-75 on Thursday. The Bengals were down by five at halftime, but…

Mackay comes up short against Dietrich in 1AD2 state tournament

March 5, 2020 11:00 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Mackay fell in overtime to Dietrich 78-71 in the opening round of the state 1AD2 boys basketball tournament. The Miners…

Boys basketball state tournament scores

March 5, 2020 2:25 PM Dylan Carder

Thursday, March 5 5A Rigby 43 Eagle 51 4A Preston 58 Idaho Falls 47 Blackfoot 50 Kuna 57 3A Snake River 59 Fruitland 71 Marsh Valley 64 Kimberly 77…

North Fremont grounds Grangeville in 2A state tournament

March 5, 2020 10:00 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Fremont advances to the semifinals of the 2A state boys basketball tournament with a 45-35 win over Grangeville. The…

Blackfoot drops tournament opener to Kuna

March 5, 2020 9:53 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot falls to Kuna 57-50 in the opening round of the 4A state boys basketball tournament. The Broncos scoring was led…

Late struggles doom Rigby in 5A state tournament

March 5, 2020 9:34 PM Dylan Carder

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Eagle upset Rigby 51-43 in the first round of the 5A state boys basketball tournament. The Trojans managed only 14 second…

Malad falls to Cole Valley in 2A state tournament

March 5, 2020 9:06 PM Dylan Carder

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Malad lost 64-46 in the first round of the 2A state boys basketball tournament Thursday. Tom Simpson led the Dragons with…

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…

Bodily erupts for 37 to advance North Gem to state semfinals

March 5, 2020 5:20 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Gem beat Timberline 79-50 to move on to the 1AD2 semifinals. James Bodily lead the Cowboys with 37 points. He…

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…

Grace advances to 1AD1 semifinals

March 5, 2020 5:00 PM Dylan Carder

CALDWELL, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Grace knocks off Liberty Charter 63-51 in the 1AD1 boys basketball tournament opening round. Gage Stoddard lead the…

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…

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…

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…

Bengals beat Weber State to end losing streak

March 2, 2020 11:30 PM Dylan Carder

OGDEN, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State put to bed a 12 game losing streak by beating rival Weber State Monday 78-70. It is the Bengals second win in…

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…

Bengals post historic finishes at Big Sky Championships

March 1, 2020 12:06 AM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both the Idaho State men and women’s track and field team’s overachieved on Saturday night. The men finished second in…

Blackfoot beats Idaho Falls for District Championship

March 1, 2020 12:01 AM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot takes home their first District Championship since 1992 with their 61-56 win over Idaho Falls. Reece…

State high school wrestling tournament results

February 28, 2020 9:25 PM News Team

NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The 2020 state high school wrestling tournament is being held at the Ford Idaho Center in Nampa. You can find the latest…

Madison gets eliminated by Timberline

February 29, 2020 10:33 PM Adrian Luevano

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Madison did not get back to the State Tournament this year with their 49-45 loss to Timberline. The Wolves used…

Bengals break records in Day 2 of Big Sky Championships

February 28, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Treyshon Malone put on a show inside Holt Arena Friday night. Malone won the long jump by leaping 26′ 0.25″. The jump…

Bengal women’s basketball is peaking at the right time

February 28, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State is on a four-game win streak after beating Portland State on Thursday night. The Bengals close their…

Idaho State try to snap 12 game skid

February 28, 2020 10:15 PM Adrian Luevano

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State men’s basketball team is won more loss away from a school record. The Bengals dropped their 12th…

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…