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Demand for Medical Lab Scientists booms due to COVID-19, ISU sees 100% job placement rate

September 1, 2020 2:57 PM Emma Iannacone

The pandemic has brought a critical–and often forgotten–medical field to the forefront, and it’s benefitting some Idaho State University…

Idaho to begin payments for Trump’s Lost Wages program this week

September 1, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

The State of Idaho will begin making payments for the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended unemployment benefits in order…

Idaho police say suspect killed after firing at police

September 1, 2020 10:02 AM Associated Press

Three Boise police officers fatally shot a man who was firing his gun from inside a trailer, authorities…

Gov. Little to hold statewide town hall Tuesday

September 1, 2020 9:41 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little and United States Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis Tuesday…

221 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 2 new deaths

August 31, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 221 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Incarcerated man diagnosed with COVID-19 dies at hospital

August 31, 2020 6:25 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reported the death of a 64-year-old man hospitalized with COVID-19 Monday. …

SIPH reports lab results delay, 9 new COVID-19 cases

August 31, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

Due to a delay in reporting of positive lab reports, Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 case count is low for Monday. When SIPH receives…

Chubbuck asking for public input on plans for Downtown

August 31, 2020 4:06 PM Emma Iannacone

The City of Chubbuck is asking the public to weigh in on their plans to create a…

Idaho governor offers state as potential monument site

August 31, 2020 12:54 PM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little has responded to President Donald Trump’s call for a “National Garden of American Heroes” by not only suggesting nearly two dozen…

190 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death

August 30, 2020 5:24 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 190 new COVID-19 cases and one new death on…

Idaho Falls development continues; Intermountain Packing to open beef and bison processing plant

August 30, 2020 2:27 PM Chelsea Briar

As the pandemic has ripped away the greater sense of normalcy around the world, many businesses are continuing to feel the financial effects. The…

293 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 5 new deaths

August 29, 2020 8:37 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 5 new deaths on…

98 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 28, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 98 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Local families at risk of going hungry

August 28, 2020 6:05 PM Chelsea Briar

Since the March shut down due to the COVID-19 health crisis, the Community Food Basket in Idaho Falls has seen the number of community members…

Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on campus

August 28, 2020 4:50 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on…

262 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 10 new deaths

August 28, 2020 5:38 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 262 new COVID-19 cases and 10 new deaths on…

BSU, UI and WSU confront student parties during pandemic

August 28, 2020 1:33 PM Associated Press

Boise State University has suspended three fraternities for reportedly having large gatherings that officials fear could contribute to the spread of…

200 US Army soldiers deployed to help fight wildfires

August 28, 2020 12:13 PM Associated Press

Officials with the National Interagency Fire Center say about 200 active duty U.S. Army soldiers are being mobilized to help fight wildfires across…

2020 big game hunting outlook

August 28, 2020 10:41 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports deer and elk hunters should see plenty of game in Idaho during fall hunts as mild winters have helped…

Chesbro offers free music lessons to kids

August 27, 2020 8:49 PM Adrian Luevano

Due to the pandemic, kids going back to school will not be able to participate in band or orchestra in some school…

342 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 6 new deaths

August 27, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 342 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

54 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho, another death confirmed in Bingham County

August 27, 2020 3:57 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 54 new confirmed cases of…

Don’t be fooled by census worker imposters

August 27, 2020 1:18 PM Chelsea Briar

Many residents of Eastern Idaho may hear a knock at their door or receive some other type of communication from the U.S. Census Bureau within the…

Extra patrols look for impaired drivers

August 27, 2020 11:23 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is participating with law enforcement around the state in mobilizing extra patrols looking for impaired…

Idaho weighs whether to adopt new CDC testing guidelines

August 27, 2020 9:45 AM Associated Press

Idaho’s public health officials are trying to decide whether they’ll officially adopt new CDC guidelines that no longer recommend coronavirus testing…

Cottonwood Elementary opens in Rigby

August 26, 2020 8:08 PM Adrian Luevano

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new elementary school in Jefferson Joint School District is ready for students this fall in Rigby. Cottonwood Elementary…

Idaho ranks one of the worst states for women’s equality

August 26, 2020 6:11 PM Bre Clark

Idaho is ranked the 49th state when it comes to women equality throughout the nation. According to data gathered by WalletHub, the gem state only…

Idaho State Board of Education approves temporary change to attendance rule

August 26, 2020 6:03 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education approved a proposed and temporary rule change for how Average Daily Attendance (ADA) is reported by Idaho public…

Inkom awarded $500,000 grant to construct sidewalks in town, ITD plans to update bridges

August 26, 2020 6:41 PM Cole Sams

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There are some big plans for Inkom’s infrastructure in the near future. Recently, the town was awarded the Transportation…

88 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 26, 2020 4:05 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 88 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

305 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 11 new deaths

August 26, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 305 new COVID-19 cases and 11 new deaths on…

Idaho nonprofits seek statewide mask mandate

August 26, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

The Idaho Nonprofit Center is collecting signatures on a letter calling on Governor Brad Little to enact a statewide mask mandate. The group will…

Idaho ranked fourth nationally for critical access hospitals

August 26, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

Over the past year, Idaho ranked fourth…

Bundy arrested at Idaho Statehouse for second time in 2 days

August 26, 2020 12:15 PM Associated Press

Anti-government activist Ammon Bundy was arrested Wednesday for the second time in two days at the Idaho…

Air Pollution Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast Idaho

August 26, 2020 10:18 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has extended an Air Pollution Forecast and Caution again for Wednesday.…

Idaho lawmakers resume special session to deal with virus

August 26, 2020 10:02 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers meeting in a special session resumed work Wednesday on bills dealing with the coronavirus pandemic following two chaotic days…

UPDATE: Anti-government activist Bundy out of jail after arrest at Idaho Statehouse

August 25, 2020 6:10 PM Kaitlin Miklos

Authorities on Tuesday arrested anti-government activist Ammon Bundy at the Idaho Statehouse after he refused to leave a meeting room where a few…

405 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 12 new deaths

August 25, 2020 5:05 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 405 new COVID-19 cases and 12 new deaths on…

Idaho lawmakers abandon meeting amid unruly spectators

August 25, 2020 4:17 PM Associated Press

One person was taken into custody Tuesday and lawmakers abandoned the room after spectators at a House committee meeting at the Idaho Statehouse…

53 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 25, 2020 4:02 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 53 new cases on…

Community Youth in Action is looking for a new homebase

August 25, 2020 5:09 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Community Youth in Action also known as CYA is looking for a new…

Idaho lawmakers start second day of special session on virus

August 25, 2020 9:48 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers on Tuesday started the second day of a special session called by Republican Gov. Brad Little to deal with the coronavirus…

Kanye West qualifies for Idaho presidential ballot

August 25, 2020 3:31 PM Associated Press

Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Idaho’s presidential ballot this November as an independent candidate, the Idaho Secretary of State’s…

Idaho’s rate of positive COVID-19 cases are dropping, but not enough, health officials say

August 25, 2020 2:19 PM Emma Iannacone

It appears social distancing measures and mask mandates could be reducing Idaho’s rate of Covid-19…

Mountain lion kills pastured horse in southern Idaho

August 25, 2020 1:26 PM Associated Press

Wildlife officials in Idaho have said a mountain lion attacked and killed a horse this weekend while it was…

Are you ready for fall hunting?

August 25, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

Hunting seasons are upon us in Idaho with opening day for general archery season starting on Aug. 30.…

DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution

August 25, 2020 10:07 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reports air quality has improved overnight and is expected to be in the moderate category…

217 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 7 new deaths

August 24, 2020 4:58 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 217 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

61 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 24, 2020 4:21 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 61 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Spectators shatter glass door to get into lawmakers’ session

August 24, 2020 12:37 PM Associated Press

Angry spectators who couldn’t get into the Idaho House of Representatives for a special session to deal with the coronavirus pandemic Monday…

Idaho lawmakers begin special session due to coronavirus

August 24, 2020 10:14 AM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers started a special session Monday to deal with the coronavirus…

D25 students return to school amid pandemic “went really well”

August 24, 2020 4:42 PM Emma Iannacone

Students and teachers are back in the classroom after a long hiatus from the…

Police: Boise man dies after being hit while crossing street

August 24, 2020 2:45 PM Associated Press

Boise police say a 38-year-old man was hit and killed while crossing a city street Sunday…

DEQ extends Air Pollution Forecast and Caution

August 24, 2020 10:39 AM News Team

The Air Pollution Forecast and Caution continues for Southeast Idaho as smoke from regional wildfires continues to impact air…

Fire in Yellowstone NP shuts down main road and several trails

August 23, 2020 8:40 PM News Team

(KIFI/KIDK) A lightning-ignited wildfire was reported on Saturday afternoon near Old Faithful. The National Park Service reports, the fire was…

191 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday, 1 new death

August 23, 2020 5:39 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 191 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on…

Pandemic showing negative impact on mental health

August 23, 2020 3:03 PM Chelsea Briar

Providers are expressing an increased rate of people seeking mental health services, including people who have never stepped foot in a therapeutic…

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

August 22, 2020 5:10 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 293 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on…

Memorial dedicated to Idaho lives lost to COVID-19

August 21, 2020 4:38 PM Chelsea Briar

298 small white flags surround the American flag pole in Bruce Mason’s front yard in Driggs.…

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

August 21, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 239 new COVID-19 cases and 6 new deaths on…

Idaho restrictions remain; governor touts food banks

August 21, 2020 12:12 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little said Friday he will keep the state in his fourth and final stage for reopening the economy for at least another two weeks as…

85 new COVID-19 cases in the area Friday

August 21, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 85 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho unemployment rate drops as 14,000 workers land jobs

August 21, 2020 11:46 AM Associated Press

About 14,000 people landed jobs or returned to work in July as Idaho’s unemployment rate dropped to 5%.…

97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 20, 2020 4:40 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases on…

424 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 7 new deaths

August 20, 2020 5:31 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 424 new COVID-19 cases and 7 new deaths on…

What to know about mail-in voting in Idaho

August 20, 2020 5:25 PM Emma Iannacone

Even with in-person voting as an option, people in Bannock County are planning…

Bannock County Jail confirms 4 inmates test positive for COVID-19

August 20, 2020 11:10 AM Emma Iannacone

In a press conference Thursday, Manu confirmed four inmates tested positive for COVID-19 this…

Online predator threat increases during pandemic

August 20, 2020 3:34 PM Chelsea Briar

Distance learning is meant to keep kids safe from COVID-19 but experts are reminding parents of the dangers lurking on the…

Idahoans receiving jobless benefits, pandemic grants or bonuses could owe tax

August 20, 2020 12:05 PM News Team

Idahoans who received money from the state due to the COVID-19 pandemic could have an unexpected tax bill when they file their 2020 Idaho income tax…

Idaho’s unemployment initial claims increase 12%

August 20, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

New initial claims for unemployment insurance benefits increased 12% for the week ending Aug.…

Idaho American Idol auditions Thursday

August 19, 2020 3:03 PM Todd Kunz

Idaho contestants for American Idol can audition using…

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

August 19, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 370 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

57 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 19, 2020 4:23 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 57 new cases in the area on…

School is back in session at Shelley High School

August 19, 2020 5:55 PM Chelsea Briar

The Shelley School District began its school year on…

Local library adjusts during pandemic

August 19, 2020 4:51 PM Jilliana Colina

A good story can take us far away from the problems of the pandemic, without ever leaving…

Special legislative session to address election, civil liability during the pandemic

August 19, 2020 11:01 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little issued a proclamation Wednesday outlining the issues to be considered by the Idaho Legislature during a special legislative…

Canadian mining company sues US over Idaho water pollution

August 19, 2020 3:07 PM Associated Press

A Canadian company seeking U.S. approval for three open-pit gold mines in Idaho is suing the U.S. government contending U.S. officials are allowing…

Environmental group sues Idaho prison over pollution claims

August 19, 2020 12:14 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Department of Correction is being sued in federal court by an environmental group that says a north-central Idaho prison is dumping…

384 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 9 new deaths

August 18, 2020 5:03 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 384 new COVID-19 cases and 9 new deaths on…

97 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 18, 2020 3:50 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 97 new COVID-19 cases in the area on…

Idaho lawmakers to consider COVID-19 liability bill

August 18, 2020 5:18 PM Bre Clark

Some key decisions are in store as Idaho lawmakers gear up for a rare special session next week.…

New businesses coming to Rexburg

August 18, 2020 4:20 PM Jilliana Colina

From dog parks to ballparks to new businesses coming to town, Rexburg Mayor Jerry Merrill tells us there’s a lot in store for the community.…

Local student wins national selection from Google

August 18, 2020 3:14 PM Todd Kunz

Woodland Hills Elementary student, Hailey Bateman, is the Idaho state winner for Doodle for Google…

Minidoka National Historic Site fall hours

August 18, 2020 1:15 PM News Team

Starting Sept. 4, 2020, the Minidoka National Historic Site’s Visitor Center will be open for fall hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m.…

TSD 401 board approves plan to reopen schools

August 18, 2020 12:59 PM News Team

The Teton School District 401 Board of Trustees approved the reopening plan presented by the district’s administrative team on…

Gov. Little to hold town hall Tuesday

August 18, 2020 10:57 AM News Team

You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little and Idaho state epidemiologist Dr. Christine Hahn Tuesday…

Judge stops Idaho from enacting ban on transgender athletes

August 18, 2020 10:42 AM Associated Press

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction to stop Idaho from enacting a law banning transgender girls and women from participating in…

More eviction hearings in Idaho after US moratorium ends

August 18, 2020 10:23 AM Associated Press

The number of eviction hearings held in Idaho has gone up since a federal eviction moratorium aimed at helping renters hit hard economically by the…

Parents share an open letter of disapproval on D91’s decision to send students back to school

August 18, 2020 9:29 AM Ariel Schroeder

Teachers, parents and patrons are making their concerns on sending kids back to school publicly known by sharing an open letter they sent to the…

‘Statewide snapshot’ of school reopening plans

August 17, 2020 6:14 PM News Team

The Idaho State Board of Education heard on Monday from public school superintendents from throughout Idaho and the presidents of all eight public…

282 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths

August 17, 2020 5:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 282 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

88 new COVID-19 cases in the area

August 17, 2020 4:03 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 88 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Idaho to participate in President Trump’s new lost wages program

August 17, 2020 3:18 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little announced on Monday the State of Idaho will participate in the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended…

Students roar back to ISU for first day of in-person learning, masks on

August 17, 2020 12:59 PM Emma Iannacone

For the first time since March 15, Idaho State University is bustling with students ready to learn, despite the…

Sign up now for the free clinic in Rexburg this weekend

August 17, 2020 4:25 PM Jilliana Colina

For the first time in the organization’s history, Remote Area Medical or RAM, is making its first stop in Idaho to the city of…

Extra DUI patrols are out in force through Labor Day

August 17, 2020 3:24 PM News Team

Idaho State Police troopers want drivers to know that extra patrols are out in force now through Labor Day focused on finding DUI…

Idaho school district to reopen despite health guidance

August 17, 2020 1:00 PM Associated Press

A school district in southwestern Idaho has announced plans to reopen its schools during the coronavirus pandemic despite recommendations against…

EIRMC named a “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital”

August 17, 2020 11:04 AM News Team

IBM Watson Health named Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center one of the “50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals” in the…

Idaho sage grouse numbers flat, hunting could be restricted

August 17, 2020 10:46 AM Associated Press

Sage grouse numbers have remained mostly flat this year, according to data from the Idaho Department of Fish and…

Weekend Idaho COVID-19 update

August 17, 2020 9:35 AM News Team

Idaho officials reported a total confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases reported since March to 27,660 and 269 deaths over the weekend.…