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Protestors and some businesses oppose possible mask ordinance

July 9, 2020 10:49 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The debate of mask mandates got several protestors outside the Idaho Falls City Annex building. The Idaho Falls City…

Hurst family hurt in house fire gets community support

July 9, 2020 7:03 PM Chelsea Briar

The community is coming together to raise funds for one of its…

Keeping your home energy efficient this summer

July 9, 2020 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“A lot of us are spending a lot more time at home than maybe we have in the past few years. So our energy use could look a little bit different this…

The Great Race for Education officially canceled

July 9, 2020 12:50 PM News Team

The Great Race for Education scheduled for Friday, July 17 is officially canceled for…

Telegraph Fire grows to 2,154 acres

July 8, 2020 8:23 PM News Team

Fire crews are responding to two separate fires along Highway 20 Wednesday…

Dog rescued from river

July 9, 2020 10:17 AM News Team

The King family witnessed a rescue in the works on the Greenbelt Wednesday afternoon.…

Sheriff’s Office encourages people to pay more attention on the roads

July 8, 2020 9:51 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With the recent crashes the Bonneville County, the Sheriff’s Office is encouraging people to pay more attention on…

EIPH regional response plan to be unveiled soon

July 8, 2020 9:43 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With more deaths, the Eastern Idaho Public Health Department is discussing different risk tiers in dealing with the…

Rexburg’s first LGBTQ and Minority Resource Center is in the works

July 8, 2020 2:26 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s for everyone honestly so people can come here, ask questions. Parents of people that just came out like they can come, but overall a safe place…

Arco woman killed in 3-car crash

July 7, 2020 6:08 PM News Team

Idaho State Police is currently on scene of a crash at the intersection of US26 and N 25th E, northeast of Idaho Falls.…

How to treat ‘Maskne’

July 7, 2020 4:59 PM Jilliana Colina

Brower is referring to what is being commonly referred to as ‘Maskne’, acne from wearing a mask. It’s a condition affecting people across the…

Fireworks inside garbage can caused 3 alarm fire

July 7, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

That investigation reveals the fire was caused by spent fireworks inside of a garbage can that was located outside of the garage door of the home.…

District 91 asks for reopening plan feedback

July 7, 2020 5:25 PM News Team

Idaho Falls School District Superintendent George Boland is asking parents and staff to review the district’s reopening plan and provide feedback by…

East Idaho Credit Union opens new central location in Rexburg

July 7, 2020 5:08 PM Jilliana Colina

For customers of East Idaho Credit Union in Rexburg, a trip to the bank may have got more…

Trailer hitch falls off, hits road, strikes innocent driver in his chest

July 6, 2020 9:02 PM News Team

BUTTE COUNTY (KIFI/KIDK) An Idaho Falls man was hit in the chest with a trailer hitch from another driver’s pickup Monday morning. Idaho State Police…

Robbery suspect charged

July 6, 2020 2:15 PM News Team

Alleged Mountain West Credit Union robber Matthew Stavert,31, was arraigned in Bonneville County Monday. …

Rewatch local firework shows here

July 3, 2020 1:51 PM News Team

You can watch the local Fourth of July firework shows virtually here on our…

2020 Independence Day celebration events

June 26, 2020 2:21 PM News Team

Below are the 2020 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…

Idaho State Police car parked on the highway

Sober driving may save lives this holiday weekend

July 3, 2020 5:33 PM Chelsea Briar

Law enforcement officers throughout Idaho will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this…

Suspect arrested in Ammon credit union robbery

July 2, 2020 9:17 PM News Team

Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a bank robbery in Ammon and have apprehended suspects in an Idaho…

New sign welcoming veterans to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport- united states flag. veterans welcome to idaho falls, thank you for your service

New sign welcomes veterans at Idaho Falls Airport

July 2, 2020 7:21 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport and Idaho National Laboratory have joined forces in a gesture to help veterans in the community feel welcomed and…

Crash on I-15 south of Idaho Falls

July 2, 2020 1:09 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department reports there is a crash on Interstate 15 about five miles south of the Idaho Falls…

Chukars debut Brews at the Ballpark

July 1, 2020 8:02 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Even though the Idaho Falls Chukars will not play in 2020, they are still finding ways to bring the community to the…

New PPP Act may save local businesses

July 1, 2020 4:57 PM Chelsea Briar

A new PPP Flexibility Act may go into effect that will extend the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to August 8,…

County fair making plans to move forward

July 1, 2020 12:51 PM Andrew Howe

The Bonneville County Fair will serve as one of the first opportunities the public has had to see the new fairgrounds in Idaho Falls. The event may…

Local registered respiratory therapist went to New York to treat patients with COVID-19

June 30, 2020 6:34 PM Jilliana Colina

“The way we treated COVID over there, it’s, it’s not like any other virus you are used to treating,” Craythorn said.…

Dripps makes court appearance

June 30, 2020 12:13 PM Matthew Rosenberg

The man accused in the rape and murder of Angie Dodge is asking the court to throw out his alleged…

Masks now required on all airlines serving Idaho Falls Regional Airport

June 30, 2020 10:57 AM News Team

All air carriers serving the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) are now requiring the usage of face coverings for air…

Man arrested for aggravated assault, domestic violence and other offenses

June 29, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of Irving Street after several calls were placed to 911 Thursday shortly before 1:00 a.m.…

2 arrested on drug and assault charges after threatening woman with firearm

June 29, 2020 5:52 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police were dispatched to a residence on Three Fountains Drive for a report of a disturbance Wednesday around 9:00 a.m., police reported…

Sugar-Salem School District receives grant for a suicide prevention program

June 29, 2020 4:41 PM Jilliana Colina

“Research shows that if a student has one trusted adult that they can talk to whether that’s at the school or at home, their success rates of at any…

Firefighters investigate cause of structure fire, rescue puppies

June 29, 2020 12:39 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a call at 11:20 a.m. Monday of smoke coming from the back bedroom of a single-family home on Kearney…

2 arrested after 2-year-old found unattended

June 26, 2020 3:12 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police were called to Fox Hollow Elementary School for a report that a 2-year-old had been found alone in the playground on June 22…

Saturday is ‘Back in Business Day’ in Idaho Falls

June 26, 2020 5:36 PM Jilliana Colina

In an effort to encourage community members to shop local, Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper proclaimed tomorrow, Saturday June 27th, as ‘Back in…

Man arrested after police break up knife fight

June 26, 2020 12:32 PM News Team

A 42-year-old man has been arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly…

INL Fire Department is preparing for an above normal fire potential season

June 25, 2020 4:26 PM Jilliana Colina

“One of the big things going into this season was really the rehabilitation of The Sheep Fire we did some aerial seeding of sagebrush, and we’re…

Idaho Falls school board approves budget

June 25, 2020 11:56 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls school board has approved a new FY-21 budget.…

IFFD keeps fireworks fire from reaching mobile home

June 25, 2020 10:15 AM News Team

If it weren’t for the fast response time of Idaho Falls Fire Station 2, a fireworks-related fire Wednesday night could have been much…

Don’t get scammed when applying for a job online

June 23, 2020 5:41 PM Jilliana Colina

Scammers are making a bigger financial crisis among the unemployed even worse according to the Better Business Bureau.…

FDA warns pet owners to keep your dog socially distanced

June 22, 2020 5:38 PM Ariel Schroeder

Local Veterinarian Adam Peterson says you don’t need to take it to that extreme.…

Power restored in Ammon area

June 22, 2020 9:32 AM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 13 outages in Idaho affecting 15,189…

What Friday’s Juneteenth Celebration in Rexburg is about

June 19, 2020 3:00 PM Jilliana Colina

On June 19, 1865 in Galveston, Texas, slaves were finally told about President Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation. The announcement came…

Kitchen fire evacuates EICAP

June 19, 2020 1:19 PM Curtis Jackson

Employees at Eastern Idaho Community Partnership were evacuated from their building on Lincoln Road because of a fire in the Head Start kitchen. …

BYU-Idaho students petition for a Center for Diversity and Inclusion after a controversial Facebook post was shared

June 18, 2020 5:25 PM Jilliana Colina

A controversial post that was shared on the BYU-Idaho College of Performing and Visual Arts Facebook page has caused an outrage among…

Outside Govanna Studios tattoo shop, store front

Artistic design offers renewal at Govannon Studios

June 18, 2020 12:45 PM Chelsea Briar

A local tattoo shop is helping recreate an outward persona that matches the inner changes some clients go…

Rexburg has several projects in the works including a new River Adventure Park

June 17, 2020 4:33 PM Jilliana Colina

The city of Rexburg has its plate full with projects for parks, street improvements and high speed…

Idaho Falls man arrested after road rage incident and aggravated assault

June 16, 2020 4:37 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police officers responded to a hit and run incident and possible attempted assault on Saturday around 2:00 a.m., IFPD reported Tuesday.…

Men’s Health Month: What preventative care men should be taking

June 16, 2020 5:19 PM Jilliana Colina

Maintaining a healthy body is important for both genders, but also taking the time to bring awareness to common health issues that are more common in…

Power restored to Idaho Falls customers

June 16, 2020 9:37 AM News Team

UPDATE 2:08 p.m. Idaho Falls Power reports Fairway Estates is back on.…

How COVID-19 will impact your visit to Jefferson County Lake

June 15, 2020 3:59 PM Jilliana Colina

“Make sure you want to be around a lot of people because there will be a lot of…

2 in custody after fleeing from police in Idaho Falls

June 14, 2020 8:25 PM Linda Larsen

Idaho State Police reported they have two men in custody after fleeing from them late Sunday afternoon. …

People remember Tylee and JJ with candlelight vigil

June 12, 2020 11:06 PM Curtis Jackson

People gathered together for a candlelight vigil to remember Tylee Ryan and JJ…

Grandparents of J.J. visit where the remains of their grandson were found

June 11, 2020 4:59 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s torn up so many people, it’s destroyed. It’s torn up hope, homes, and there’s no need for this. I’m not coming in hostility in any way. I come…

Kitchen fire damages home

June 11, 2020 11:51 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at a residence in the 900 block of Poulson Street Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. after…

Pay It Forward – Soldiers of Hope

June 10, 2020 3:47 PM Todd Kunz

This awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Domestic violence victims do not have to stand alone

June 10, 2020 6:12 PM Chelsea Briar

The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center (DVSAC) in Idaho Falls offers a helping hand to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and…

Idaho Falls Police and Fire Units Respond to a Car in a Canal

June 9, 2020 10:01 PM News Team

(Idaho Falls KIFI/KIDK) Just before 7:40 p.m., IFPD and Idaho Falls fire units responded to a report of a car accident in the Porter Canal behind the…

A look back on missing Rexburg children

June 10, 2020 9:51 AM Ariel Schroeder

It’s been a long and winding road to get to this point.…

Cold temperatures cause concern for spud farmers

June 8, 2020 4:36 PM Jilliana Colina

Potato farmers are limited in their defense against Monday night’s forecasted cold…

Police identify body of man found in the Snake River

June 5, 2020 8:47 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police have identified the man whose body was recovered from the Snake River…

High speed chase ends with police PIT maneuver

June 7, 2020 3:11 PM News Team

A Pocatello woman is being held in jail following a high speed chase Sunday morning.…

Flood Warning and Flood Watch for the Teton River and Henry’s Fork

June 5, 2020 4:36 PM Michael Coats

(KIFI/KIDK) With rising water levels in the Upper Snake River Plain and Teton Valley, the National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a warning…

Local artists find new ways to grind during pandemic

June 5, 2020 3:57 PM Chelsea Briar

The Gem supports local artists by giving them a place to perform but the venue shut down when the pandemic…

2.5 million jobs were added to the market in May, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

June 5, 2020 4:43 PM Jilliana Colina

In May the national unemployment rate fell to 13.3% and employers added 2.5 million jobs to the market, according to the U.S. Bureau of…

Driver OK after train avoids hitting pickup that crashed on tracks

June 5, 2020 10:54 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police report a driver received only minor cuts and scrapes in a single-vehicle accident where the vehicle had stopped on the train…

Recovered COVID-19 patient leaves EIRMC after 55 day stay

June 4, 2020 4:15 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center announced a 54-year-old Jackson, Wyoming man was discharged Thursday after recovering from COVID-19.…

Do you feel confident using your gun during an emergency situation?

June 4, 2020 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

Shooting at a still target is great practice, but may not always apply in an emergency situation.…

IFPD reaches out to the public to bring peace

June 3, 2020 9:45 PM Ariel Schroeder

The department says they are aware of the conversations dominating our Nation right…

Soldiers of Hope needs support during pandemic

June 3, 2020 5:05 PM Chelsea Briar

A local overdose awareness group says more people are overdosing and relapsing during the pandemic.…

Madison County commissioner wins seat in the House in District 34

June 3, 2020 5:33 PM Jilliana Colina

After serving as a Madison County commissioner for the past 12 years, Jon Weber is heading to state…

Ron Nate wins against incumbent Britt Raybould

June 3, 2020 5:38 PM Jilliana Colina

A familiar face is heading back to represent the State. Ron Nate beat the incumbent Britt Raybould in the race for District 34 Seat B in the…

Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem

June 2, 2020 7:10 PM Ariel Schroeder

Receiving unemployment benefits is still an ongoing problem across…

Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening

June 2, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…

Neighbors come together to peacefully protest in Idaho Falls

June 2, 2020 5:15 PM Jilliana Colina

Those who attended said they were there to bring justice to George Floyd by bringing awareness to the nation-wide issue of police…

Spider season is upon us

June 2, 2020 10:20 AM Ariel Schroeder

Our new seasonal risk at home is a lot bigger than any virus. It’s pest…

Experts say you should always be ‘bear aware’

June 1, 2020 4:04 PM Jilliana Colina

A possible bear encounter should always be in the back of your…

Firefighters respond to kitchen fire

June 1, 2020 1:58 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Fire Department crews are on scene of a kitchen fire that was reported to dispatch at 1:25 p.m.…

Idaho movie theaters now open

May 31, 2020 9:56 PM Ariel Schroeder

There’s nothing like a fresh bag of popcorn and watching your favorite movies on the big screens, and now across Idaho, you finally…

Dealing with the new normal: How restaurants are rebounding

May 29, 2020 9:19 PM Adrian Luevano

When the Pandemic first started, we checked in with Jalisco’s Mexican Restaurant and The Firehouse Grill. Both restaurants have their dining room…

Local support for George Floyd gathered on Broadway Bridge

May 29, 2020 6:35 PM Chelsea Briar

Protesters from Bonneville Democratic Party gathered today on the Broadway Bridge to show support for George…

What to consider before you take out a payday loan

May 29, 2020 10:47 AM Jilliana Colina

Payday loans in Idaho can have an interest rate of up to 652…

Idaho Falls High School celebrates graduation at the Drive-In

May 28, 2020 10:31 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho Falls High School honored their Seniors at the Motor Vu Drive-In on Thursday night. Students were glad they…

D91 extends Grab ‘n Go Program through June 30

May 28, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

The school year is coming to an end, but Idaho Falls School District 91’s Grab ‘n Go Breakfast/Lunch program will continue through June…

Movies are back: theaters plan to reopen after Governor gives OK

May 28, 2020 4:22 PM Emma Iannacone

Royal Theaters plan to open the Blackfoot Movie Mill and the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.…

Waterline replacement project begins June 1

May 28, 2020 11:07 AM News Team

Construction crews will begin a waterline replacement project that will impact 11th, 12th, 13th and a small portion of 14th Streets beginning June…

Idaho State Police enforces move over law

May 27, 2020 6:33 PM Ariel Schroeder

With warmer weather and the stay at home order being lifted, more people will be on the roads, but this poses a problem for Idaho State…

Gas leak repaired

May 27, 2020 4:12 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department reports a gas leak on E Lincoln road between N 35th E and N 45th…

How is COVID-19 impacting Eastern Idaho’s economy?

May 27, 2020 4:27 PM Jilliana Colina

“Each county in Idaho when you compare the economies of each county they’re very different from each other.…

Idaho State Police cracking down on drunk driving

May 27, 2020 9:39 AM Ariel Schroeder

Liquor stores are one of the few beneficiaries of the pandemic, but we may be paying a big price for rising alcohol…

Police seize 2 pounds of meth in suspicious USPS package

May 26, 2020 2:15 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police responded to a residence in Idaho Falls for a report of a suspicious package on May 15.…

COVID-19 triggers decrease in people getting vaccinations, CDC says

May 26, 2020 4:33 PM Jilliana Colina

A vaccine tracking system for the Center for Disease Control is indicating a decline in pediatric vaccinations since a week after the national…

What the Madison Fire Department Pipe Brigade’s annual Memorial Day performance means

May 25, 2020 5:01 PM Jilliana Colina

The timeless tradition of bagpipers at memorials can’t be stopped by a pandemic.…

High school seniors surprise principal

May 24, 2020 9:30 AM Ariel Schroeder

The Idaho Falls High School presidency put together a very special surprise for their…

Flying Goose tries to take flight

May 22, 2020 8:56 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Shilo Inn picked up a new guest as the Flying Goose Grill and Lounge checked in. The Grill and Lounge was open…

New memorial is in the works for the hundreds of veterans buried in the Teton-Newdale Cemetery

May 22, 2020 4:50 PM Jilliana Colina

“There’s just a tremendous amount of veterans out here and we just said, it’s time to honor our…

East Idaho honors heroes during Memorial Day weekend

May 21, 2020 9:15 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This weekend East Idaho will be honoring heroes, but because of the Pandemic, things will be different. In Idaho…

Plasma centers in Rexburg are working to create a medicine for COVID-19

May 21, 2020 5:15 PM Jilliana Colina

This is different than a preventative measure like a vaccine. Hakes says the medicine will be used to actually treat the disease while we wait for a…

Idaho Falls Parks and Rec challenges the community

May 20, 2020 9:04 PM Adrian Luevano

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With kids not in school and people working at home, the Idaho Falls Parks & Rec Department has stepped up. “It’s…

Don’t get scammed by buying inaccurate COVID-19 tests

May 20, 2020 4:25 PM Jilliana Colina

The BBB says with new studies showing that up to 50 percent of people with the virus don’t show any symptoms, a lot of people are curious to get…

Pizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need

May 20, 2020 3:05 PM Jilliana Colina

One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…