Pizza Hut donates hundreds of pizzas to families in need
One hundred families went home with much more than the normal lunch, they also received a free pizza from the Rigby Pizza Hut.…
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Drivers urged to use online services as DMVs tackle backlog from COVID-19
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is urging drivers to use online services to help reduce crowds and wait times at our local…
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Lab in Idaho Falls decontaminates N95 masks for healthcare professionals across the state for free
The Battelle Critical Care Decontamination System uses concentrated vapor phase hydrogen peroxide to decontaminate thousands of N95 masks of the…
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Idaho Falls Arts Council announces reopenings
The Idaho Falls Arts Council has announced the limited reopening and reopening plans of the Carr Gallery at the Willard Arts Center and the…
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Visitors excited for Idaho Falls Zoo opening
The Idaho Falls Zoo opened Saturday and people were excited to see the animals.…
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Watch Flyover Friday to honor medical workers, first responders and essential workers
The Idaho National Guard is teaming up with the Mountain Home Air Force Base Gunfighters to perform a flyover over 11 Idaho cities…
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Rexburg’s first ‘Flow-Bor’ Day will take place on Monday
They’re asking that everyone come in families or groups, so everyone can comply with social distancing by staying within their family while they…
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CEI holds virtual graduation
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For many College of Eastern Idaho students today was filled with many virtual smiles and comments. Not the usual…
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Popular restaurant in Rexburg takes on new COVID-19 safety practices
In Rexburg the restaurant Fresco has made key changes to try to keep everyone safe.…
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Melaleuca Freedom Celebration and Riverfest canceled
After evaluating its options, event organizers have canceled Riverfest, fireworks and the Annual Melaleuca Freedom Celebration this July…
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Idaho Falls airport prepared for new normal
Idaho Falls Regional Airport has implemented a variety of new rules to protect travelers. …
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Fish and Game kill mountain lion in Idaho Falls to protect the public
Idaho Department of Fish and Game officers killed an adult male mountain lion that exhibited no fear of humans and made no attempt to flee the area…
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Police seek help in graffiti investigation
The Idaho Falls Police Department is attempting to identify the individuals in these photos as part of an investigation into a recent string of…
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How BYU-Idaho was able to begin classes during a pandemic
While many schools finished its spring semester online and are on break until fall, Brigham Young University- Idaho, who runs on a track system,…
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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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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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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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EIRMC modifies visitor restrictions
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is modifying its visitor policy due to the community’s current…
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Local restaurants offering special deals for Mother’s DayÂ
Some local restaurants are going above and beyond to make this a specials Mother’s day.…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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3 candidates take part in forum for Bonneville County Sheriff
Bonneville county needs to decide on its next sheriff…
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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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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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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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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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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…
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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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EIRMC names new assistant chief nursing officer
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has hired Jami Lieber as Assistant Chief Nursing…
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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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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…
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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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…
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Man arrested for stalking, burglary and unlawful entry
A 49-year-old Idaho Falls resident was arrested for first degree stalking, burglary, unlawful entry and telephone harassment Saturday…
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This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one
This year’s Cinco De Mayo will be a quiet one in Idaho…
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‘Don’t let your summer go up in smoke:’ May is Wildfire Awareness Month
During the COVID-19 pandemic, preventing wildfires can not only prevent firefighters and emergency responders from getting sick through community…
Continue Reading Bridge repairs on the I-15 Broadway overpass begin Monday
Work is expected to begin Monday on the Broadway overpass (exit 188) on Interstate 15, according to the Idaho Transportation…
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Idaho Falls Zoo to open May 16
The Idaho Falls Zoo is scheduled to open on May 16th with social distancing and other safety guidelines.…
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Hillcrest HS administration honors seniors with signs
The principal and assistant principals of Hillcrest High School in Ammon placed nearly 250 yard signs at the home of every 2020…
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Gov. Little stops in Idaho Falls
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Governor Brad Little traveled around the state to meet with small business owners. One of his stops was at Weebee…
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Frost Advisory issued for Saturday morning
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) Temperatures forecast for Saturday morning, have led the National Weather Service in Pocatello to issue a Frost Advisory.…
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Police look for missing man
Idaho Falls Police say Miguel Rodriguez hasn’t been seen since April 17.…
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Idaho Falls Farmers Market looks to start back up
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Farmers Market usually opens up the first Saturday in May. COVID-19 has changed how many do business…
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Gov. Little announces move to stage one and new grants for small businesses
Little said stage one replaces the stay at home order that expired on Thursday and that it is enforceable.…
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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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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…
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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…
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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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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 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. …
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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.…
Continue Reading 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.…
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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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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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…
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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 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.…
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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. …
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Idaho Falls officers round up maverick
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-Idaho Falls Police took a step into the “wild west” Wednesday to lasso a wayward steer. Animal Control and Motorcycle…
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Idaho Falls schools extend closure, make graduation plans
The Idaho Falls District 91 school board has voted to extend the soft closure and continue remote learning through the end of the school year.…
Continue Reading Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus
Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…
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EIPH hope for economic recovery and safe openings for businesses
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Businesses have been creative in taking new approaches to keep customers safe during this pandemic. The Eastern…
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Chukars hosting COVID-19 supply drive
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho Falls Chukars are doing their part to be good neighbors during these trying times. The defending Pioneer…
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School districts across the state need help providing home internet access to students
IBE is asking for the communities help to fund the hotspots for students all across the state. You can make your donation to a specific school…
Continue Reading Boil-water advisory lifted for Falls Water customers
UPDATE 4/22/20: Falls Water Company is lifting the boil water advisory following a valve failure at a wellsite on Monday…
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Volunteers have collected almost 500 bags of trash from Highway 20 in 2 days
The cleanup crews could be found from Sugar City all the way to Saint…
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Substance use disorder treatment can now be offered through virtual appointments
Idaho is top ten in the nation for mis-use of prescription opioids, according to recent studies done by the national survey on drug use and health.…
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Two popular radio hosts no longer on the air
Long-time morning news radio hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, are no longer on the airwaves as of…
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Small business emergency money runs out, new grant opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on…
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Head on collision kills Arco woman near Idaho Falls
Idaho State Police reported a fatal accident west of Idaho Falls on Saturday…
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First responders and healthcare workers get hydration donation from local distributor
Watkins Distributing makes a donation to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of COVID-19…
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Senior Solutions helps most vulnerable
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – If you are a senior and need a mask or help with your errands, help is only an email or phone call away. Senior…
Continue Reading Small business struggles as loan program dries up
Some small businesses in Eastern Idaho are being dealt a blow in terms of assistance.…
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Several east Idaho groups have received new grant…
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…
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Diaper donation arrives at the food bank
A large donation arrived Thursday morning at the Idaho Community Food Basket…
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Idaho Falls Fire Department adjusts protocols in response to COVID-19
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Since the beginning of March, the Idaho Falls Fire Department has been working closely with local officials and fire…
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Using your new money wisely
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are…
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Quizzes circulating on Facebook could help hackers compromise your accounts
Games and quizzes circulating through Facebook encourage users to post potentially sensitive information about them.…
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Teton County extends social distancing order
Teton County (Wyoming) Health officials have extended a social distancing order through April…
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IFPD adapts new processes to stay safe from COVID-19
“Our officers are all wearing masks. They’ll have an N-95 mask if they’re interacting with people out in the field, then we just have the regular…
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Governor Little addresses statewide progress to fight COVID-19
Billions of dollars in financial relief is coming our way from the federal…
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Rumors of Sandy Downs fate are greatly exaggerated
Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation officials are exploring ways of keeping facilities maintained under the financial strain of the COVID-19…
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Renovations complete at Behavioral Health Center
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has completed a year-long renovation of the Behavioral Health Center. …
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Standoff suspects arrested
Two people were arrested by Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies Saturday. There were identified as Addona S. Olivas, 21, and Cody L. Benjamin, 23,…
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Illicit video infiltrates school program
The Bonneville School District informed parents Friday that someone infiltrated its “Google Meets” program to display a pornographic video.…
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