Legal motion seeks to stop transgender ban
A legal motion has been filed in federal court to stop a new law trying to ban transgender women and girls from school sports.…
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Broulim’s grocery adds additional safety check
Broulim’s will add an employee temperature check to help ensure safety of customers and…
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Idaho works to catch up on unemployment claims
Idaho is struggling to get ahead of over 117,000 unemployment claims, but there are things workers can do to expedite their…
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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…
Continue Reading Gov. Little allows stay-home order to expire and move to Stage 1
Governor Little announced Thursday the state has met the criteria to enter into Stage 1 of Idaho’s approach to open Idaho’s…
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Small Businesses need to apply quickly for second round of PPP loans
Small businesses that were left out of the first wave of SBA loans are being urged to quickly apply for the next round of loans available through the…
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Man arrested on multiple charges
Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 35-year-old Garrett Huserik after a confrontation in the 5000 East block of Iona at around 6 p.m.…
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Teton County wins health order variances
Variances to statewide public health orders have been approved for Teton County,…
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Wyoming self-quarantine directive extended
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon has extended a directive designed to protect the state from COVID-19 through May…
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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…
Continue Reading DEQ installs ozone monitor in Pocatello
In early April, the Department of Environmental Quality – at the request of the EPA – installed an ozone monitor at the department’s existing air…
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Potential for Severe Weather Thursday
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A cold front moving through the region Thursday, will usher in a threat for showers and thunderstorms , with some cells…
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Crush The Curve Idaho brings new COVID-19 antibody testing
Crush The Curve Idaho has set up antibody testing in Idaho…
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Summer events canceled
Our summer plans keep changing with more big events being…
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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…
Continue Reading Costco will start requiring customers to wear masks Monday
Costco is requiring customers to wear facemasks or coverings in its stores beginning May…
Continue Reading Teton County expands COVID-19 testing
Teton County (Wyoming) Health is now offering free COVID-19 active disease testing to people who qualify, based on insurance status and symptoms. …
Continue Reading Wanted man arrested for possession of meth and marijuana
A wanted 25-year-old Shelley man was arrested…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases reach 1,984, recoveries 1,121
Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,984 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Landowner donates 166 acres for conservation near Pocatello
The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading Household gathering order to expire Thursday
The Teton (Wyoming) Public Health District will allow an order restricting the size of gatherings to only individuals in the same household to…
Continue Reading Semi vs tractor crash blocks lanes on US 26
Idaho State Police report the eastbound lanes are currently blocked on US 26 at milepost 351 east of Idaho Falls.…
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Pocatello and Police Lodge come to tentative agreement
The city of Pocatello and Fraternal Order of Police Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 have reached a tentative, one year labor agreement. …
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Forest Service limiting recreation group size
In an effort to ease the closures of National Forest recreation sites in Idaho, the US Forest Service Intermountain Region has issued an order…
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PCSD 25 to host graduation processions
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has announced plans to host alternative graduation celebrations for the Class of 2020.…
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Grand Teton National Park offerings to remain closed
Some lodges and other offerings at Grand Teton National Park are not expected to open for the summer season to combat the spread of the coronavirus,…
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COVID-19 claims Idaho Falls parade
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday it has canceled the annual Independence Day Parade. …
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War Bonnet canceled; high school competition in limbo
The War Bonnet Rodeo is canceled this year, while high school championships still being considered.…
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‘Dragging main’ unites Bear Lake Valley following recent tragedies
The Bear Lake Valley turns out to a car rally to unite and show support for several grieving…
Continue Reading IRS complaint filed against Idaho Freedom Foundation
A complaint has been filed to the IRS about the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status after the group was allegedly involved in “illegal”…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases near 2,000
Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 1,952 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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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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Ammon Mayor declares “Business Week”
The city of Ammon is making plans to celebrate its local businesses. …
Continue Reading St. John’s doctor to serve double duty with US Army Reserve
COL Will Smith, MD, Paramedic, FAEMS has been activated with the U.S. Army Reserve to support the national COVID-19…
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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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Idaho lottery still a popular bet during pandemic worries
Despite a pandemic, many Idaho residents are apparently still feeling…
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WYDOT to allow some eastbound trailer traffic
The Wyoming Department of Transportation will open eastbound trailer traffic on Wyoming Highway 22 beginning…
Continue Reading Idaho Rebounds: Stage 1 begins May 1
Under Stage 1, which begins on May 1, certain services may open provided they can do so safely by following protocols lined out in Idaho Rebounds…
Continue Reading Vandals spray-paint historic rock site signed in 1800s
Vandals have spray-painted graffiti on a historic Idaho landmark in City of Rocks National Reserve in what officials say is the worst case of…
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Bridger Teton extends facility closures
Campgrounds and picnic sites on the Bridger Teton National Forest will remain closed a while longer. …
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Be bear aware
Back country visitors should be prepared for bear encounters. …
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SE Idaho mayors join Child Abuse Prevention campaign
The Bannock Youth Foundation brought together eight mayors, representing the seven counties in southeast Idaho to officially proclaim April as Child…
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Idaho Falls Power restores service after outage
Idaho Falls Power reported an outage on the south side of Idaho Falls, generally around the areas along Sunnyside and to the south. …
Continue Reading 16 Idaho nursing homes hit by COVID-19, state mum on details
Idaho’s nursing homes have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, with at least 150 cases at 16 different long-term care facilities in the…
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3 more COVID-19 cases confirmed in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed three additional cases of COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 recoveries surpass 1,000, cases reach 1,917
Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 1,917 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Northgate development finishing “phase two”
Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the…
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How a local bridal shop is doing during the pandemic
Weber said April and May are typically the ‘primetime’ months for the business. It’s where they earn almost a quarter of their revenue from brides…
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Madison Memorial Hospital receives generous pizza donation
One hundred pizzas were delivered as a thank you gift for all that the staff is doing to help the community during this pandemic.…
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INL joins rapid tech deployment initiative
The Idaho National Laboratory is launching an initiative to help transition innovations to industry without unnecessary delays or burdens.…
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Idaho’s top school official sues lawmakers, education board
Lawmakers violated the state constitution, Idaho’s top school official said in a lawsuit, by approving two laws that are an attack on her office by…
Continue Reading Community invited to join virtual COVID-19 discussion
College of Eastern Idaho and Idaho Falls Community Hospital are teaming up to host a live, virtual discussion on COVID-19 and its impact on the local…
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Teton County extending access restrictions
Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners have voted to extend public access restrictions at all County buildings through Monday, May…
Continue Reading Injured man rescued in the Heise area
Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies along with Jefferson Central Fire, Idaho Falls Fire and Air Idaho Rescue responded to Table Rock Road in the…
Continue Reading Most Idaho counties to see secure schools funding
Idaho counties are expected to receive a total of $23.9 million in payments under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program this…
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State Board of Education to meet Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a virtual special Board meeting in response to the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, April 27, 2020 beginning…
Continue Reading Activist apologizes after refusing to leave playground
An anti-vaccine activist who was arrested in Idaho after she repeatedly refused orders by police to leave a playground that had been closed because…
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Wind Advisory issued for Monday with high winds & blowing dust
POCATELLO (KIFI/KIDK) A cold front will slide through the region Monday afternoon with scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds. The National Weather…
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Gas prices continue downward trend
Idaho gas prices dropped 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week to an average $1.83 per gallon Monday.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 recoveries near 1,000
The state is reporting there are 983 recovered COVID-19…
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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…
Continue Reading Loads of Love for the community
The Pocatello Christian Outreach Center held its fourth Loads of Love drive at the Pine Ridge Mall on…
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Windstorm crashes involve 13 vehicles
Idaho State Police say 13 vehicles were involved in crashes during an I-86 windstorm…
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Flood Warning and Flood Advisory for Blackfoot River and Willow Creek
With rising water levels on the Blackfoot River and Willow Creek, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Flood Warning and a Flood…
Continue Reading Medical professionals sound the alarm over inaccurate antibody testing
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With COVID-19 tests becoming more available, new concerns have medical professionals sounding the alarm over antibody…
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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 Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market
Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…
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Bingham GOP to hold forum with Legislative candidates
The Bingham County Republican Central Committee will hold a virtual forum with candidates running in the Idaho Legislative District 31B.…
Continue Reading First COVID-19 case confirmed in Lemhi County
Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) and Steele Memorial Medical Center (SMMC) have confirmed the first positive case of COVID-19 in a female in her…
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‘Virtual rally’ to be held in East Idaho this Saturday
“It’s an avenue to give people an opportunity to come out and participate in a safe manner. To listen to a different perspective a different view…
Continue Reading 867 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,870 cases
Idaho officials reported on Friday there are at least 1,870 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
Continue Reading Head of Idaho recovery committee sees hope, hard work ahead
The head of an economic recovery committee formed by Gov. Brad Little to help the state reopen for business while also battling the coronavirus says…
Continue Reading Man arrested for aggravated assault and stalking
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 35-year-old man for aggravated assault and…
Continue Reading Motor Vu Drive-In to open this summer
The Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In Theatre will be open this…
Continue Reading Contractor picked to begin Police Complex design
A Florida firm will create a schematic design for a new Idaho Falls police complex.…
Continue Reading Emergency funds for laid off workers on the way
The Idaho Department of Labor has begun making $600 weekly payments to laid-off…
Continue Reading Taiwan gives Wyoming 50,000 face masks for COVID-19 effort
Wyoming has received 50,000 protective face masks from the Taiwanese government to protect health care workers and others from the coronavirus, Gov.…
Continue Reading Pocatello and Firefighters reach tentative agreement
The city of Pocatello and Local 187 of the International Association of Firefighters have reached a tentative contract…
Continue Reading Gov. Little announces 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho
In an effort to instill ‘certainty’ and ‘confidence’ in Idahoans, Governor Brad Little announced a 4-stage plan to reopen Idaho during a…
Continue Reading Fake GoFundMe account set up for Lori Vallow-Daybell
Rexburg Attorney Sean Bartholick said a GoFundMe account to help raise $100,000,000 for Lori Vallow is fake.…
Continue Reading Updates on local school district’s status
Idaho officials have extended the statewide school closure because of COVID-19 through the end of the academic year, or until social distancing…
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Distict 25 announces grading and graduation plans
The Pocatello Chubbuck School Board voted Friday morning to adopt a new grading system for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.…
Continue Reading Risch leads local business support initiative
Idaho Senator Jim Risch is working with local officials to promote a “Support Local Gems” effort…
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Anti-discrimination ordinance set for hearing
The Idaho Falls City Council will bring a new anti-discrimination ordinance to public hearing May 14. …
Continue Reading Local businesses excited to reopen under Gov. Little’s plan
Businesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target…
Continue Reading 822 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,836 cases
Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
Continue Reading ISU professor emeritus, AAAS Fellow Wayne Minshall dies at age 81
Idaho State University professor emeritus and researcher Wayne Minshall died April 21 at the age of…
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Teton County schools to close until mid May
Teton County School District #1 has announced it will remain closed through May 15 and possibly for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school…
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Wyoming working towards “re-opening”
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon unveiled a plan Thursday aimed at easing restrictions and resuming some activities in the state. …
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 Free daily showers offered in Teton County
Teton County/Town of Jackson Parks and Recreation will begin offering free showers to the community at the Recreation Center starting Saturday, April…
Continue Reading Teton County works towards “stabilization”
Teton County officials are shooting for a mid-May reopening of parts of the Jackson Hole business community.…
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…
Continue Reading Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage
daho State Police and the Power County Sheriff’s Office investigated four crashes involving a total of five-passenger vehicles and eight commercial…
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Stars placed at Gold Star Families Memorial
Crews laid down 44 gold stars Thursday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.…
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Health care industry hardest hit by COVID related layoffs
The Idaho Department of Labor is now processing 108,984 claims for unemployment benefits filed during the first five weeks of the COVID-19…
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Jackson gears up for antler collection hunters
Jackson is readying plans to deal with people looking for dropped elk antlers this…
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Idaho issues medical debt collection advice
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is warning Idahoans to be careful in dealing with medical debt collection issues.…
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