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First winter graduation for ISU students

December 9, 2019 1:36 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho State University is hosting its first ever winter commencement ceremony on…

2 snowmobilers survive avalanche near Idaho-Utah border

December 9, 2019 9:33 AM Curtis Jackson

A close call for two people who were swept away in an avalanche Saturday.…

Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way

December 8, 2019 8:25 PM Emma Iannacone

During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…

Eastern Idaho exhibit coming to The Museum of Idaho

December 6, 2019 5:20 PM Jilliana Colina

“It’s a story of the routes that people take through our, our area and the roots that they put down.”…

Bannock County officially open Northgate Interchange

December 6, 2019 3:59 PM News Team

Friday marked the completion of a major construction project on Interstate 15 in Bannock County.…

Parent coalition questions charter school commission

December 6, 2019 10:55 AM News Team

Supporters of public charter schools are questioning the state commission that oversees them about recent personnel…

Sawtooth isn’t just a mountain range in Idaho

December 5, 2019 12:40 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho National Laboratory is revealing it’s newest project. While the name pays tribute to some of Idaho’s famous…

One hospitalized after crash on US 26 and Hitt Road

December 5, 2019 1:25 PM Todd Kunz

A Rexburg man was hospitalized at 12:21 p.m. Thursday after a two-vehicle crash at 25th East and US 26 in Idaho…

Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition

December 5, 2019 3:29 PM News Team

For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…

BCCLC plans to leave Blackfoot

December 5, 2019 8:34 PM News Team

The Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center has made a big leap for its future and it involves leaving the city…

These seniors want to share their talents with you

December 5, 2019 5:47 PM Jilliana Colina

“Any senior who sits back on their couch and says, well, this is my spot, they’re not going to last very long. You’ve got to stay busy, both…

Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages

December 5, 2019 3:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…

New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training

December 4, 2019 4:38 PM News Team

Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training…

Pocatello family on bittersweet journey to fund cruise with mom battling cancer

December 4, 2019 4:05 PM News Team

It’s been said that timing is everything and that couldn’t be truer for one Pocatello family. For the Carlsons, John, Cally, and their four children,…

Save the Chukars: Lawmaker making a new push to keep the team

December 4, 2019 9:39 PM News Team, Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A new effort to save the Idaho Falls Chukars and minor league baseball teams across the country is coming from…

Discover Idaho Falls’ hot spots through new app

December 4, 2019 5:12 PM Jilliana Colina

“The tourist geared app was in the works for a year and caters to those who speak English, Spanish, Chinese and…

Gov. Little: Idaho is least-regulated state in US

December 4, 2019 4:11 PM Associated Press

Idaho is the least-regulated state in the U.S., Gov. Brad Little said…

Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people

December 4, 2019 5:09 PM Emma Iannacone

A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…

Idaho House Minority Leader Erpelding will resign Friday

December 4, 2019 10:49 AM Associated Press

Democratic House Minority Leader Mat Erpelding announced Wednesday that he will resign on…

East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist

December 3, 2019 7:05 PM Emma Iannacone

When counties need an autopsy done, they send it to Ada County–the closest option–which can take a full day, sometimes two, for law…

How your French fries could be impacted by the shortage of potatoes

December 3, 2019 5:14 PM Jilliana Colina

“French fry shortage is very possible and could be very…

Memorial Quilt display raises AIDS awareness

December 3, 2019 5:11 PM Ariel Schroeder

Breaking boundaries of Idaho is holding a week of their annual aids benefit…

Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building

December 3, 2019 3:45 PM News Team

For more than a year, Katie Counts, manager of the Habitat for Humanity Restore, has felt the need to expand. The current store of off Garrett Way…

Wood stove restrictions ordered in Franklin County

December 3, 2019 11:04 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) has activated local residential wood burning ordinances in Franklin…

The news traffic lights are now fully functional at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads in Ammon.

New traffic lights fully functional at busy intersection

December 2, 2019 8:30 PM Todd Kunz

AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – The new traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads are fully functional as of Monday night. Crews began with the…

It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners

December 2, 2019 5:14 PM Emma Iannacone

Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their…

Student using Mimic Personal Finance Simulation

Personal finance simulator helps high school students manage money

December 2, 2019 5:18 PM Jilliana Colina

“We teach them how to make money in school, but we don’t do a very good job teaching them what to do once they make money”…

NTSB investigators arrive at South Dakota plane crash site

December 2, 2019 3:37 PM Curtis Jackson

The NTSB released more information into what happened before a plane crashed in Chamberlain, South Dakota killing 9 members of an Idaho Falls family…

Learn more about Kyäni, the health and wellness company, co-founded by the Hansen brothers

December 2, 2019 3:10 PM Todd Kunz

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – (Note: This story first aired July 9, 2019) A local company is reaching all corners of the world. Kyäni was…

Air Idaho Rescue to establish new EIRMC base

December 2, 2019 10:36 AM Ariel Schroeder

A new agreement between Air Idaho Rescue and Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will clear the path for a new air medical service base in Idaho…

Winter Weather Advisory for Monday

December 2, 2019 9:59 AM Michael Coats

(KIFI/KIDK) Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming will see scattered snow showers Monday and early Tuesday. The National Weather Service offices in…

Weather causes delay in plane crash investigation

December 1, 2019 9:19 PM News Team

The weather is hindering investigators to determine what happened to a plane that crashed in South Dakota killing an Idaho Falls family.…

Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families

December 1, 2019 6:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…

Recent storms slow travelers, help skiers

November 30, 2019 3:42 PM News Team

Recent winter storms have made travel treacherous in some parts of the Gem State, but they’ve also been a difference-maker for skiers and…

Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade

November 29, 2019 8:08 PM News Team

Dozens braved the cold and snowy streets of Old Town Friday to get a look at the Christmas Night Lights Parade.…

Black Friday turnout

November 29, 2019 4:55 PM Jilliana Colina

“I don’t really like the crowds of people, but I guess it’s not as bad as I thought it would…

Post Office encourages snow removal

November 29, 2019 9:10 AM News Team

The U.S. Postal (USPS) service is asking people with home delivery to keep snow and ice clear around mailboxes and…

Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail

November 28, 2019 4:50 PM News Team

Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…

‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report

November 27, 2019 9:42 PM News Team

On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…

Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table

November 27, 2019 9:17 PM News Team

While many families spent Wednesday preparing their big meal for Thursday, one local family was carving up meals for nearly 700 people. It’s a…

Local support global climate strikes Fridays for the Future

November 27, 2019 5:16 PM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Falls Supports Climate Action and South East Idaho Sunrise Movement teamed up to join the global climate strike, Friday for the Future.…

Is your car prepared for the snow?

November 27, 2019 4:18 PM Jilliana Colina

Winter storms can be unexpected, but preparing your car is all about…

Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year

November 28, 2019 4:25 PM Emma Iannacone

The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…

Ft. Hall fire leaves family homeless

November 27, 2019 3:44 AM News Team

A family of 12 was left homeless after a fire on the Fort Hall Reservation…

Weather may cause holiday travel trouble

November 26, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

The weeks around Thanksgiving are always among the busiest for the travel. In fact, a record 31.6 million Americans are expected to take flight over…

New Idaho Falls hospital brings new opportunities for patients

November 26, 2019 3:16 PM Jilliana Colina

All around the Idaho Falls Community Hospital, you can find staff working hard to prep the brand new hospital, to begin all-around care for their new…

Ranger districts seek Wyoming trails funds

November 26, 2019 3:17 PM News Team

Two Caribou-Targhee National Forest Ranger Districts have applied for grants through the Wyoming Recreational Trails Program. …

Juvenile corrections center resident dies

November 26, 2019 12:13 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections reports an 18-year-old resident of Juvenile Corrections Center-St. Anthony has died of apparent natural…

Retiring anchorman reflects on changes in TV technology

November 25, 2019 10:40 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Jay Hildebrandt has seen technology evolve over his 60 years of involvement in the…

Salvation Army kicks off Red Kettle Campaign

November 26, 2019 7:14 PM Emma Iannacone

The Salvation Army is hitting the pavement this week to collect donations for its annual Red Kettle…

Electric crews install traffic lights at Sunnyside and Ammon Roads

Stoplight install begins overnight at busy intersection

November 25, 2019 11:40 PM Todd Kunz

AMMON, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Power crews were braving the cold temperatures Monday night to begin installing the traffic light system at the…

ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm

November 25, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…

How to make sure your holiday package is delivered on time and skip the line at the post office

November 25, 2019 3:13 PM Jilliana Colina

At the USPS Idaho Falls location, you can visit a self-service kiosk that runs 24 hours a day, even when the post office is closed.…

Thanksgiving travel tips

November 25, 2019 3:11 PM Jilliana Colina

AAA says about 296,000 Idahoans will be hitting the road for Thanksgiving this year.…

Murder suspect undergoing psychological evaluation

November 25, 2019 2:22 PM News Team

An 86-year-old murder suspect is undergoing psychological competency evaluation at State Hospital…

Iona man arrested after standoff

November 24, 2019 1:14 PM News Team

IONA, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – An Iona man was arrested after a Saturday night standoff with authorities. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reports,…

Pebble Creek preparing for upcoming season

November 23, 2019 4:07 PM News Team

This weekend, many mountains around the region are opening or preparing to open. Pebble Creek isn’t quite there yet, but the lifts were spinning…

Deck the Falls

November 22, 2019 10:07 PM Todd Kunz

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIDK/KIFI) – Here’s a chance to see a unique holiday sight. A local company plans to deck the falls for the holidays. “ANDX” has…

Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho

November 22, 2019 7:16 PM News Team

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…

‘Give Cold Feet a Boot’ campaign provides 300 winter boots for students

November 22, 2019 5:33 PM News Team

There was a lot of heart and soles to be found at one Blackfoot school…

Will online shopping affect the Black Friday turn out?

November 22, 2019 5:25 PM Jilliana Colina

There is one benefit shoppers can only get at a brick-and-mortar retailer. …

ISP graduates new class of troopers

November 22, 2019 4:29 PM News Team

Sixteen new Idaho State Police troopers participated in graduation ceremonies at the State Capitol this…

Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community

November 22, 2019 6:11 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…

National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students

November 21, 2019 8:29 PM News Team

Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities and, as a result, have less access to health care. Thursday is National Rural Health Day and…

Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom

November 21, 2019 7:10 PM Emma Iannacone

On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest

November 21, 2019 5:15 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Neighborhood Police Officer was patrolling in the area of Alpine Street when he observed a vehicle that appeared to be driving…

Rexburg medical community comments on BYU-I’s recent statement regarding Medicaid

November 21, 2019 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“As far as the infrastructure here in Rexburg we feel that we have a very solid foundation as far as being able to handle the needs of our…

Gate City Boxing’s new ring nearing completion

November 20, 2019 2:34 PM News Team

Wednesday afternoon, members of the Gate City Boxing Club got a glimpse at their new ring.…

Pocatello boy feels lucky after not suffering any major injuries when hit by car

November 20, 2019 7:35 PM News Team

A Pocatello boy is feeling lucky that bruising is the only sign showing he was hit by a car on his way home from school Tuesday.…

Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP

November 20, 2019 6:49 PM News Team

On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…

First roundabout in Madison County outside of the city

November 20, 2019 12:04 PM Jilliana Colina

“It cleans this whole corner up and it really is inviting to the Hibbard…

Pocatello Creek restoration project underway

November 20, 2019 4:43 PM News Team

Construction crews began work Wednesday on a Pocatello Creek stream restoration project.…

Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers

November 21, 2019 7:49 AM Emma Iannacone

A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…

Sentencing in Idaho Falls shaken baby case

November 20, 2019 3:17 PM Ariel Schroeder

A judge sent Robert Saad, Sr., to prison for the maximum ten years today.…

Market Lake area eyed for aquifer recharge basin

November 20, 2019 1:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Water Resource Board is reviewing several potential sites to locate a large recharge basin in the upper Eastern Snake Plain…

Teton Valley program to focus on aquifer recharge

November 20, 2019 1:30 PM News Team

The Idaho Water Resource Board has approved spending $60,600 from the Columbia Basin Water Transactions Program to fund water delivery agreements…

Missing man found

November 20, 2019 8:20 AM News Team

St. Anthony Police are trying to locate missing person, Brandon…

Man arrested for possession of heroin and marijuana

November 20, 2019 11:17 AM News Team

A 50-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested for drug trafficking and possession of dugs…

Victim’s name released in Preston officer-involved shooting

November 20, 2019 8:39 AM News Team

Pocatello Police are leading an Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Team investigation into an officer-involved shooting…

ISU’s debate society hosts public debate

November 19, 2019 7:34 PM News Team

Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…

Idaho Falls water tower future up in the air

November 19, 2019 5:30 PM Jilliana Colina

“The existing tower needs to remain intact because it’s supplies pressure to the water system. We can’t take it down until the new tower is…

Pocatello active shooter drill featured in Campus Safety magazine

November 19, 2019 5:31 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Police Department and other local organizations were highlighted in the Campus Safety magazine for an active shooter reunification…

Inmates train dogs at the Idaho K9 Academy

November 19, 2019 9:00 PM Karole Honas

he director of the Idaho K9 Academy has more work than he can handle. Since opening in January at the Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho Falls, more…

Gov. Little OKs hemp transportation across state

November 19, 2019 1:07 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little issued an executive order Tuesday to resolve conflicts between state and federal law related to the interstate transportation of…

Fifth and sixth graders can ski free in Idaho

November 19, 2019 1:03 PM News Team

Do you have a fifth or sixth grader who loves to ski or snowboard or one who’d like to…

Man arrested for possession of meth

November 19, 2019 11:53 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of 49th N. and 25th E. on a vehicle that had previously eluded…

Get $20 feline spay/neuter vouchers on Wednesday

November 19, 2019 11:43 AM News Team

The East Idaho Spay Neuter Coalition will be releasing 133 feline spay and neuter vouchers on Wednesday at 9…

State committee reviews Idaho water supply status

November 19, 2019 8:14 AM News Team

Idaho is getting a late start on winter, despite a cool and wet September.…

‘Wall of Warmth’ is offering a unique way for people to stay warm

November 18, 2019 5:49 PM News Team

A “Wall of Warmth” in Idaho Falls is offering a unique way for everyone in the community to stay…

Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season

November 18, 2019 4:41 PM Jilliana Colina

The festival has helped launch very merry seasons here for 45…

Ribbon cut for FBI data center in Pocatello

November 18, 2019 1:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The FBI and its partners at the Department of Justice (DOJ) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new data center in Pocatello on…

Local team wins regional CyberForce competition

November 18, 2019 9:48 AM News Team

The University of Idaho, Idaho Falls campus took first-place honors Saturday in the 2019 U.S. Department of Energy CyberForce Competition.…

Reclaim Idaho questions BYU-Idaho Medicaid decision

November 17, 2019 9:11 AM News Team

Reclaim Idaho, which fought to expand Medicaid health insurance in Idaho last year, wants to know more about why Brigham Young University-Idaho this…

Chubbuck man charged with possessing stolen firearm

November 17, 2019 9:10 AM News Team

Kory Peterson, 37, of Chubbuck was arrested after a brief standoff in the 4600 block of Ponderosa in Chubbuck at around 6 p.m.…

Woman arrested after confronting police

November 17, 2019 9:09 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police reported Saturday, they arrested Savannah Fenn, 34, of Idaho Falls November 8 on charges of disturbing the peace, resisting and…

7 people arrested in separate drug investigations

November 17, 2019 9:07 AM News Team

Idaho Falls Police have seized nearly 100 grams of methamphetamine and heroin after 7 people were arrested on felony charges during the first two…

3 car accident closes part of Hitt Road

November 16, 2019 9:03 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – Three cars were involved in an accident on Hitt Road (25th East) and south of…

Fish and Game studying pheasant hunting season

November 17, 2019 7:50 PM Emma Iannacone

By the end of the season, Idaho Fish and Game will release 3,000 pheasants in the Sterling Wildlife Management…

Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot

November 16, 2019 4:23 PM News Team

Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…

Fishing: A family business

November 16, 2019 4:13 PM News Team

Wading in the south fork of the Snake River, Boots Allen knows exactly what he’s looking for. A third-generation fly fishing guide, he comes from a…