Local News Archives

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…

Social distancing also impacting law enforcement

March 25, 2020 8:13 PM News Team

Gov. Brad Little’s state-wide stay-home order doesn’t include essential services like law enforcement, but agencies are still feeling the effects of…

First COVID-19 cases reported in Fremont and Custer counties

March 25, 2020 4:33 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming the first case of COVID-19 in Fremont and Custer…

Idaho Falls Temple temporarily closed

March 25, 2020 6:19 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Temple is now closed Wednesday, March 25, 2020 to Saturday, April 18,…

Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 136

March 24, 2020 5:06 PM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting 136…

Red Cross still open; needs donors more than ever

March 25, 2020 6:14 PM Emma Iannacone

The Red Cross is considered an “essential business” by the state, and donations are needed now more than ever, officials say.…

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…

Idaho Lottery closes Boise office to public and paying claims

March 25, 2020 5:32 PM News Team

Effective Wednesday at the close of business, the Idaho Lottery will close its Boise Office to the public with all essential employees working from…

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.…

Blaine County and cities tighten isolation order

March 25, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Blaine County and City officials are planning to put in place additional measures to limit the spread of…

State liquor stores remain open

March 25, 2020 5:01 PM News Team

The Idaho State Liquor Division reports its stores will remain open throughout the state.…

Wyoming Governor: “Stay home whenever possible”

March 25, 2020 4:49 PM News Team

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is asking Wyomingites to stay home to slow the spread of the COVID-19…

Bridger-Teton Forest to stay open

March 25, 2020 4:18 PM News Team

Although Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks have closed, the Bridger-Teton National Forest said Wednesday it remains open and will continue…

Snake River Animal Shelter shuts down

March 25, 2020 4:18 PM Ariel Schroeder

UPDATE: Snake River Animal Shelter is completely shut…

Community spread of COVID-19 detected in Teton County, Wyo.

March 25, 2020 3:26 PM News Team

The Teton County Health Department believes community transmission is present in Teton County, Wyo. after follow up by the Wyoming Department of…

Southeast Idaho Public Health seeks supply help

March 25, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is asking the community to help it find surgical or N95 masks, medical grade gloves, hand sanitizer, and…

Incident Management Team formed in Blaine County

March 25, 2020 12:58 PM News Team

Blaine County Fire Chiefs have created a countywide Incident Management Team. …

Governor signs bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits

March 25, 2020 11:50 AM News Team

Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation signed into law by Gov. Brad…

Idaho governor signs bill setting minimum marriage age at 16

March 25, 2020 11:32 AM News Team

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has signed into law legislation setting 16 as the minimum age for a person to get…

Wyoming governor hints COVID-19 limits may go beyond April 3

March 25, 2020 10:41 AM Associated Press

Hair and nail salons, massage parlors and tattoo shops shut down in Wyoming on Wednesday in response to Gov. Mark Gordon’s latest order to control…

Little vetoes roads funding bill due to coronavirus concerns

March 25, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has vetoed a transportation funding bill citing his concern that it takes money that might be needed elsewhere at a time of…

Jackson Hole health officials issue strong recommendations

March 25, 2020 9:21 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming Health Officer Dr. Travis Riddell has released new recommendations aimed at containing the COVID-19 virus. …

Pine Creek Bridge construction to begin

March 25, 2020 9:13 AM News Team

Work begins Wednesday on construction of the Pine Creek Bridge on Idaho Highway 31 near Swan Valley. …

Pocatello closing city playgrounds

March 25, 2020 9:10 AM News Team

The city of Pocatello is closing playgrounds in the city’s park system beginning Wednesday. …

‘I’m making masks in avoidance’: Pocatello woman sewing for those in need

March 24, 2020 8:30 PM News Team

For Linda Davies of Pocatello, quarantine is a chance to sew masks for those in need. Davies, 71, is normally involved in estate liquidations and the…

Curbside meals for seniors draws a crowd

March 24, 2020 6:58 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Senior Activity Center is used to offering lunch for their members, but not curbside…

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…

2 COVID-19 cases reported in Jefferson County

March 24, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two cases of COVID-19 in Jefferson County.…

Yellowstone and Grand Teton are closed to until further notice

March 24, 2020 12:10 PM News Team

Effective immediately, Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are closed to all park visitors until further notice.…

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…

Montana grandmother pleads not guilty in boy’s beating death

March 24, 2020 4:52 PM Associated Press

A Montana woman has pleaded not guilty to charges she beat and tortured her 12-year-old grandson to death at their home.…

Gov. Little talks strategies during statewide teleconference

March 24, 2020 4:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

We are getting more answers into the statewide response to the growing…

‘Open4Biz’ helps alert customers to local businesses still open

March 24, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 has organized a new website to alert customers with local businesses. …

Idaho landlords propose rent deferral plan

March 24, 2020 3:36 PM News Team

Apartment landlords have a plan that could help renters affected by COVID-19…

Idaho Falls Police, Idaho Falls Animal Shelter make adjustments in due to COVID-19

March 24, 2020 2:50 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter are implementing adjustments in conjunction with the world-wide effort to stop…

Snake River Animal Shelter open by appointment only

March 24, 2020 2:25 PM News Team

In an effort to keep staff and community members healthy, Snake River Animal Shelter is currently closed to the general public.…

Shelley man running for Bingham County Sheriff

March 24, 2020 2:01 PM News Team

Saying the office should not be political, Jake Johnson has announced he will be a candidate for Bingham County Sheriff as an Independent. …

Idaho governor’s deadline to veto any bills is March 31

March 24, 2020 1:51 PM Associated Press

The deadline Gov. Brad Little has given himself for possibly vetoing two anti-transgender bills sent to him by the Legislature is March 31, his…

18-year-old dies after being ejected from vehicle during crash

March 24, 2020 7:09 AM News Team

UPDATE 12:00 p.m. Idaho State Police report 18-year-old Dallin Johnson of Pocatello died in a crash on Pocatello Creek Road, just east of Pocatello…

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel makes plans to reopen

March 24, 2020 12:17 PM News Team

Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel has announced it will close its gaming floor, food outlets, and hotel until April 3. …

Man arrested for shooting 18-year-old over ongoing noise complaint issues

March 24, 2020 11:28 AM News Team

The Soda Springs Police Department is currently investigating a shooting that occurred in the 300 block of Ashland Drive Monday around 8:30…

Idaho state board orders 4-week school ‘soft closure’

March 23, 2020 5:51 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education has directed all public school districts and charter schools to immediately implement a “soft closure” of all…

More than 5 dozen Idaho residents confirmed to have COVID-19

March 23, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

With more than five dozen confirmed cases of the coronavirus in Idaho Monday, agencies, businesses and schools continued to work to slow the spread…

Pocatello Police revise response protocol

March 24, 2020 10:49 AM News Team

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pocatello Police are making some changes in the way officers handle certain types of…

Jackson and Teton County worry national park activity could endanger the community

March 24, 2020 9:28 AM News Team

Authorities in Teton County believe park visitor operations could affect the health of local…

One person killed in Highway 33 crash

March 24, 2020 4:04 AM News Team

A St. Anthony man was killed at around 6 p.m. Monday in a two vehicle crash on Idaho Highway 33, at milepost 118 east of…

Internet providers help ease the financial burden

March 23, 2020 5:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Internet service providers are trying to make it a little bit easier for customers to deal with the increased demand for data.…

Senior Activity Center to serve curbside lunches

March 23, 2020 6:24 PM News Team

Starting Tuesday, March 24, the Senior Activity Center will be doing curbside lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.…

Gov. Little: “Stay home if you are sick”

March 23, 2020 11:46 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little will host a press conference Monday to update Idahoans on the proactive measures the State is taking to help citizens.…

Bingham County fire departments will deliver groceries, medications and health care items

March 23, 2020 5:45 PM News Team

Fire Departments throughout Bingham County are banding together to help the vulnerable population with the delivery of groceries, medications and…

JOANN stores offer a community project to support hospitals

March 23, 2020 5:25 PM Ariel Schroeder

The store is giving out free kits to make protective non-surgical masks and gowns at…

Hailey steps up isolation practices

March 23, 2020 4:57 PM News Team

Hailey Mayor Martha Burke is asking employers to reduce the risk of COVID-19 to employees and their…

Pocatello US District Courthouse to close after positive COVID-19 test

March 23, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

The federal courthouse in Pocatello will close for two…

Fremont County enacts Emergency Declaration

March 23, 2020 4:09 PM News Team

Fremont County Commissioners have enacted an Emergency Declaration in response to the COVID-19…

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”…

2 COVID-19 cases confirmed in Bannock County

March 23, 2020 12:41 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed two cases of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…

Rexburg Council adopts emergency declaration

March 23, 2020 2:39 PM News Team

The Rexburg City Council adopted an emergency declaration Monday to help the city deal with COVID-19…

SBA offers new loans and deferments on old ones

March 23, 2020 2:12 PM News Team

The U.S. Small Business Administration is now offering low interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Idaho small businesses. …

Rexburg LDS temple among almost 90 others temporarily closed due to COVID-19

March 23, 2020 10:56 AM News Team

The following temples are temporarily closed due to COVID-19…

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…

Red Cross needs donors, assures safe blood donations

March 16, 2020 3:31 PM News Team

American Red Cross reports blood drives are being canceled at an alarming rate across the country due to fears surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Idaho is currently reporting 47 cases

March 22, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

As of 5 p.m. Sunday, Idaho is currently reporting 47…

Gas prices drop to lowest level since 2002

March 23, 2020 11:52 AM News Team

As the Coronavirus destroys oil demand, the world is seeing the lowest oil prices in 18 years, according to…

Pocatello water and sewer service flowing smoothly

March 23, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

The city of Pocatello is assuring residents the city’s water supply is safe.…

Idaho Falls man arrested after multi-state pursuit

March 23, 2020 11:29 AM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is in custody following a pursuit that took place Saturday morning.…

Man with travel-related COVID-19 first to die in Utah

March 22, 2020 5:09 PM News Team

Utah has reported its first death related to COVID-19. Authorities say a man over 60 had been hospitalized for two days before he died.…

Grocery stores hanging “help wanted” signs to meet COVID-19 demand

March 22, 2020 3:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Some stores that are remaining open during the outbreak are offering a little financial relief for those laid…

Local grocery stores take a stance on shoppers over-purchasing

March 22, 2020 3:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

Starting this week at least 5 local markets are taking steps to reduce shoppers…

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…

Teton County health officials advise self-isolation

March 22, 2020 3:53 AM News Team

Teton County, Idaho, Teton Valley Health, and the cities of Tetonia, Victor, and Driggs are recommending…

Bingham County man investigated for murder of his father

March 19, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Kayden Ford, 23, is being held on $100,000 bond pending a preliminary hearing on first degree murder…

Fall River to close front offices

March 22, 2020 3:40 AM News Team

Fall River Electric Cooperative is restricting access to each of its front offices in Ashton, Driggs, and West Yellowstone in response to state and…

Second case of COVID-19 reported in both Teton and Madison Counties

March 21, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming two more cases of COVID-19 in its health district.…

Stores designate shopping hours for senior citizens

March 19, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Stores across the United States are hosting special hours for the elderly and people with weakened immune systems so they can safely shop for…

Intersection improvements to N 4100 E on ID-48 to begin Monday

March 21, 2020 10:00 AM News Team

Construction will start on Monday, March 23 and continue through March 27 to make improvements to the intersection of ID-48 & N 4100 E.…

Governor Little and state health director address COVID-19 concerns

March 20, 2020 10:56 PM Todd Kunz

News anchor Todd Kunz talks with Idaho Governor Brad Little and Dave Jeppesen, Idaho Director of Health and Welfare about the current COVID-19…

Lemhi County man donates $2.5 Million to build school gym

March 20, 2020 10:32 PM Karole Honas

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Self-isolation order issued for Blaine County

March 20, 2020 7:57 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has released its Order to Self-Isolate affecting all Blaine County jurisdictions.…

Idaho is currently reporting 32 cases

March 20, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

Idaho is currently reporting 32…

‘I thought it was all hype’ Pocatello doctor says we need to act now

March 20, 2020 5:46 PM News Team

Some people in southeast Idaho may feel like we’re watching the coronavirus unfold at a distance. However, one Pocatello physician is sounding the…

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…

UPDATE: Details released on first confirmed COVID-19 case in Bingham County

March 20, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health will announce the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bingham County at 5:00 p.m. Friday.…

3 steps to staying in business during COVID-19 outbreak

March 20, 2020 5:37 PM Ariel Schroeder

Businesses are quickly feeling the global impact of the coronavirus, but there could be a glimmer of…

Most LDS missionaries to return to their home nations, missionary training centers will not receive new missionaries

March 20, 2020 5:01 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major temporary changes within its missionary…

Buy A Bag, Feed A Pet

March 20, 2020 4:27 PM News Team

The Snake River Animal Shelter not only provides food for the dogs and cats at the shelter but also to the community pet owners in need.…

Crash involving more than 27 vehicles closes Interstate 80

March 20, 2020 4:14 PM News Team

A crash involving multiple vehicles occurred in the eastbound lanes near milepost 331 on Interstate 80 east of Laramie Friday.…

COVID-19 case confirmed in Canyon County

March 20, 2020 2:44 PM News Team

The Panhandle Health District (PHD) and Kootenai Health have confirmed two additional confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kootenai…

Ammon declares local disaster emergency

March 20, 2020 3:13 PM News Team

City of Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti has signed a Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency in response to the possible COVID-19 impact on the Ammon…

Don’t flush wipes and other disposables

March 20, 2020 3:09 PM News Team

As more Idahoans stay home, the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is reminding you to only flush toilet paper to avoid costly damage to…