Educators urge local school boards to maintain budgets
Over a dozen regional education associations have written to eastern Idaho school districts warning of the potential fallout from education budget…
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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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Business for Education thankful for public help
Idaho Business for Education (IBE) reports it has collected over 1,000 computer donations from 22 Idaho businesses and hundreds of individuals.…
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Treasurer’s office expands office hours
The Bonneville County Treasurer’s Office has returned to regular business hours. …
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USPS asks dog owners to help prevent attacks
To ensure the safety of delivery personnel, the United States Postal Service is asking dog owners to keep their animals secured when deliveries are…
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Local library quarantines thousands of books
The Idaho Falls library is open, but local book worms can expect major changes to keep employees and the public safe.…
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Gas prices begin to rise
Idaho motorists are currently paying below the national average price for gasoline, but both the state and national prices are on the…
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Idaho COVID-19 cases reach 2,260
Idaho officials reported on Monday there are at least 2,260 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Thyra Stevenson, Idaho state rep., dies at 75
Idaho state Rep. Thyra Stevenson died Monday, a week after suffering a serious heart…
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Idaho Air National Guard deployed to Southwest Asia
More than 400 members of the Idaho Air National Guard have been deployed to Southwest Asia in support of combat operations called “Freedom’s…
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Police reveal near-drowning incident
Idaho Falls Police are heralding the quick action of motel employees for saving the life of a five-year-old child who fell into the Porter Canal off…
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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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New COVID-19 case confirmed in Bannock County
A man in his 30’s is the latest confirmed case of COVID-19 in Bannock County. …
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Death penalty sought in Montana child torture, slaying case
Prosecutors in Montana have said they will seek the death penalty against a West Yellowstone woman accused of fatally torturing and beating her…
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Part of N. Freeman Avenue to close Wednesday
A portion of North Freeman Avenue will be closed between Cleveland Street and Garfield Street beginning Wednesday at 7…
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Bingham County courthouse prepares to open
Bingham County is laying out plans for a soft…
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Health care worker appreciation parade
Area first responders are hosting a parade to show appreciation for health care workers Monday afternoon.…
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Idaho libraries to receive federal CARES funding
The Idaho Commission for Libraries (ICfL) obtains its federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services this…
Continue Reading Idaho ready to make COVID-19 claims
People who are unemployed because of COVID-19 and are not eligible for regular benefits should now be receiving payments for the Pandemic…
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Idaho observes wildfire awareness month
This year’s fire protection order lays out personal responsibility for specific activities.…
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EIRMC modifies visitor restrictions
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy due to the community’s current…
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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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Photos show impact of earthquake at Stanley Lake
Idaho Geological Society geologists believe the 6.5 Magnitude earthquake that struck central Idaho on March 31, 2020 may have had some significant…
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Showing and selling cars in a new way
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The COVID-19 pandemic has also hit car dealerships. One in East Idaho is getting creative with how they sell. “You…
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‘You have to maintain ‘em’: Parks and Recreation Department still hard at work
On a beautiful spring day, under normal circumstances, parks around the City of Pocatello would be buzzing. Even though they aren’t, the parks and…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 2,200
Idaho officials reported on Friday there are at least 2,205 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Missing Idaho kids’ uncle died of blood clot in Arizona
An autopsy report has revealed that a pulmonary blood clot killed the brother of a woman being detained over the disappearance of her…
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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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COVID-19 antibody test results reported
After initial antibody testing for COVID-19, Crush the Curve says between .75 and 1.07% of people are testing…
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Food banks welcome Valley Wide Coop donation
Nampa-based Valley Wide Cooperative and its working partners at Land O’ Lakes in Minnesota, have donated $50,000 to Idaho and Oregon food banks and…
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Bridge inspection planned at Wilson Bridge
Expect some delays if you’re traveling on Wyoming Highway 22 over the Wilson Bridge Tuesday and Wednesday, May…
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Lawsuit filed to stop US from killing coyotes in Idaho
Three environmental groups have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the U.S. government from killing coyotes and other predators in Idaho until…
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Health officials say to hold off on yard sales
One question people keep calling Southeastern Idaho Public Health about is, “When can I hold a yard…
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Assessment drive on-track for June 1st deadline
There is a looming deadline for Bannock County…
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Bridge repairs to close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road I-15 overpasses beginning Monday
The Idaho Transportation Department will temporarily close the New Sweden Road and Payne Road Interstate 15 overpasses while work is being done to…
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Here’s how to vote in the Idaho Primary
Idaho’s primary election is May 19 and that’s how long you have to get your request for a ballot in to the County Elections…
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Investigation of man’s death complete
Following an autopsy, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office determined the 39-year-old California man was a victim of suicide.…
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Montana man sought in sexual assault investigation
The Gallatin County, Montana Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect wanted for “Sexual Intercourse Without Consent” investigation. …
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Judge allows lawsuit to ban bear baiting in Idaho, Wyoming
A lawsuit seeking to ban using bait for hunting black bears in national forests in Idaho and Wyoming can continue, a federal judge has…
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Telehealth services available at Southeastern Idaho Public Health
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is offering telehealth services through the telehealth platform,…
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College of Eastern Idaho partners with Western Governors University
Western Governors University and College of Eastern Idaho have announced an agreement that will allow CEI graduates a step forward towards university…
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Idaho Gives sets donation records
The Idaho Gives 2020 fundraising campaign ended Thursday night with a record breaking $3.86 million in donations from 18,077 donors for Idaho…
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Half-off dog licenses through the end of May
You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half-price through May…
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Cabela’s mask donation
Idaho Falls Community Hospital, Mountain View Hospital, Just 4 Kids Urgent Care, and Aspen Home Health & Hospice are among the organizations that…
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Motor Vu takes Idaho Falls back in time
The Motor Vu Drive In will open its new era with the film “Back to the Future” May…
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Teton County, Wyoming begins to reopen
Teton County, Wyoming has taken steps to reopen its business…
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Woodlands Hills Elementary students miss teachers
The students at Woodland Hills Elementary School put up signs and posters on the school fence for…
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Low number of coronavirus cases lets local medical community take a breather
In areas like southeastern Idaho, where there are fewer than 20 confirmed cases, people like Portneuf Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer,…
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Western Recycling helps meet demand in Idaho Falls
With more people at home, you may have racked up some cans, bottles, or…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 2,178
Idaho officials reported on Thursday there are at least 2,178 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Prosecutors object to Vallow-Daybell motion
The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has asked 7th District Judge Michelle Radford Mallard to quash Lori Vallow-Daybell’s motion seeking…
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Wyoming slates special legislative session
The 65th Wyoming Legislature will be back for a special two-day session beginning May 15. …
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Official: Idaho revenue drop due to extended tax deadline
Idaho’s general fund revenue in April plummeted from initial forecasts, but officials say that’s because the deadline for paying state income…
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Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory for Friday AM
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of the Snake River Plain and Magic Valley for Friday…
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Eastern Idaho water supply outlook is optimistic
Except for the upper Snake River and Bear River drainages, April was an exceptionally dry month in Idaho.…
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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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Idaho Labor Department sees another 7,500 jobless claims
Officials say another 7,500 laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week.…
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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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Rigby woman killed in vehicle-pedestrian accident identified
UPDATE 5/7/20 9:45 a.m. The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has identified the 40-year-old Rigby woman who was killed in a vehicle-pedestrian…
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ISU graduates celebrate without commencement ceremony
Nearly 2,000 Idaho State University students are graduating without a ceremony on…
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3 candidates take part in forum for Bonneville County Sheriff
Bonneville county needs to decide on its next sheriff…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 cases up to 2,158, recoveries reach 1,399
Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 2,158 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Group plans to restore vandalized area
The Friends of Idaho State Parks have started a fund drive to pay for restoration of damage caused by vandals at City of Rocks National…
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Idaho Falls Temple to open next week with limited activities
The Idaho Falls Temple, along with the Boise and Twin Falls temples, will open on May 11th with the first phase of living sealing ordinances for…
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A window of opportunity: Martha’s Cafe reopens with a drive-thru
Adding a drive-thru had always been something they discussed, but having to shut their doors to customers was the motivation they needed to actually…
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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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Multiple power outages across east Idaho
Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 38 outages in Idaho affecting 716…
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Student’s help design school pride themed police vehicles
The Idaho Falls Police Department is debuting a new school pride themed patrol…
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Part of I-15 closed due to low visibility, I-86, ID-32, ID-33 now open
Idaho State Police reports Interstate 15 is currently being shut down from Idaho Falls to Roberts due to visibility from the dust storm.…
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LDS Church President Nelson addresses reintegration of church worship and activities
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President Russell M. Nelson addressed the efforts to resume religious practice and worship in…
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Dust plume from INL, blowing northeast, creating low visibility
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement: “At 315 PM MDT, satellite and webcam imagery were showing a massivedust plume…
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Chubbuck woman sends thank-you letter to police for stopping car theft
A Chubbuck woman took the time to send a thank-you letter to the officers who helped save her…
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Wyoming wildlife officials capture, kill unruly grizzly bear
An unruly grizzly bear that fell for a trap last week in Wyoming was captured and killed by wildlife officials who had their radar on the animal for…
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Chubbuck to annex 87 acre farm for Northside Crossing
The land is the final annexation planned for the Northside Crossing…
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Water Line repair on Woodruff Avenue Tuesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water line Tuesday afternoon near the intersection of Woodruff Avenue and Three Fountains…
Continue Reading INL contractor to provide vital service to Idaho health
Battelle is working with the state of Idaho to decontaminate N95 masks at no cost, according to Governor Brad Little’s office. …
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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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EIRMC names new assistant chief nursing officer
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has hired Jami Lieber as Assistant Chief Nursing…
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USDA food purchase benefits potatoes and dairy
A new USDA program will allow the government to purchase $470 million in food during the third quarter of 2020. …
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INL helps create new app to help truckers
The Idaho National Laboratory is teaming with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to launch a new Commercial Routing…
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A new era for ISP: District 5’s first-ever motorcycle unit arrives
Tuesday marks the start of a new era for District Five of the Idaho State Police as the district received the motorcycles for its first-ever Police…
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High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Wednesday afternoon cold front will drive in very gusty winds for our region. We’ll see a few thunderstorms, but the…
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Idaho continues to break records in…
Continue Reading Water service repair on Broadway Wednesday
The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water service line in the 1200 block of West Broadway, just east of the I-15 interchange…
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Sandhill Media Group to launch NewsTalk 107.9 FM with Neal Larson and Julie Mason
Local radio hosts Neal Larson and Julie Mason will make their debut on Sandhill Media Group’s Newstalk 107.9 FM in the coming…
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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…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 confirmed cases continue to increase
Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are at least 2,127 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 33 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Regional hourly wage reports released
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the average eastern Idaho worker earns substantially less than the national…
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US, Wyoming urge rejection of ruling that blocked bear hunts
Attorneys for the U.S. government and the state of Wyoming urged an appeals court Tuesday to throw out much of a judge’s ruling that blocked the…
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U.S. Attorney Bart Davis investigating sexual harassment in housing
The U.S. Attorney’s office is investigating reports of housing providers trying to exploit the COVID-19 crisis to sexually harass tenants. …
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COVID-19 impacts Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department says it has been unable to hire its normal complement of seasonal workers. …
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Shine Your Light for Firefighters
In honor of International Firefighters’ Day, people are burning red bulbs on their stoops to show their…
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New COVID-19 case identified in Bannock County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bannock County.…
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Idaho SNAP benefits can now be used for online purchases
All Walmart stores will accept online orders starting Thursday, May…
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Judge’s ruling halts gold mine project in eastern Idaho
Exploration work by a Canadian company hoping to build an open-pit gold mine in Idaho west of Yellowstone National Park was halted following a…
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Jackson Town Council begins difficult budget planning
Town of Jackson staff has submitted a Fiscal Year 21 budget proposal that anticipates significant cuts in…
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Census questionnaires being distributed
The U.S. Census Bureau has begun to drop off 2020 questionnaires at the front doors of some Idaho homes. …
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