Risch leads local business support initiative
Idaho Senator Jim Risch is working with local officials to promote a “Support Local Gems” effort…
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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. …
Continue Reading Local businesses excited to reopen under Gov. Little’s plan
Businesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target…
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822 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,836 cases
Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
Continue Reading ISU professor emeritus, AAAS Fellow Wayne Minshall dies at age 81
Idaho State University professor emeritus and researcher Wayne Minshall died April 21 at the age of…
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Emergency announcements and closures
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Teton County schools to close until mid May
Teton County School District #1 has announced it will remain closed through May 15 and possibly for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school…
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Wyoming working towards “re-opening”
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon unveiled a plan Thursday aimed at easing restrictions and resuming some activities in the state. …
Continue Reading Anti-government activist Bundy protests at officer’s home
nti-government activist Ammon Bundy was one of several dozen protesters who showed up at a southwestern Idaho police officer’s home after the…
Continue Reading Free daily showers offered in Teton County
Teton County/Town of Jackson Parks and Recreation will begin offering free showers to the community at the Recreation Center starting Saturday, April…
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Teton County works towards “stabilization”
Teton County officials are shooting for a mid-May reopening of parts of the Jackson Hole business community.…
Continue Reading Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available
Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…
Continue Reading Dust storm between Chubbuck and American Falls causes road blockage
daho State Police and the Power County Sheriff’s Office investigated four crashes involving a total of five-passenger vehicles and eight commercial…
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Stars placed at Gold Star Families Memorial
Crews laid down 44 gold stars Thursday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.…
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Health care industry hardest hit by COVID related layoffs
The Idaho Department of Labor is now processing 108,984 claims for unemployment benefits filed during the first five weeks of the COVID-19…
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Jackson gears up for antler collection hunters
Jackson is readying plans to deal with people looking for dropped elk antlers this…
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Idaho issues medical debt collection advice
The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) is warning Idahoans to be careful in dealing with medical debt collection issues.…
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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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Teton County, Wyoming man is latest COVID-19 victim
A Teton County, Wyoming resident has died of COVID-19. …
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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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Idaho governor gets flak from own party on virus decisions
Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s efforts to flatten the curve and slow the rate of infection and spread of the coronavirus after it made a rapid entry into…
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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 Idaho COVID-19 cases pass 1,800
Idaho officials reported on Wednesday there are at least 1,802 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases in 32 of the 44 Idaho counties, according to…
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Idaho Foodbank accepts $1,000 donation
The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello accepted a $1,000 donation from All Under One Roof LGBT Advocates of Southeast Idaho (AUOR)…
Continue Reading Merit scholarships announced
Two eastern Idaho students have been selected as Fluor Foundation Merit Scholarship winners. …
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Experts report wolf population is stable in Wyoming
The wolf population in Wyoming has reached about 300 animals, around the same number of wolves wildlife managers aimed to have before hunting was…
Continue Reading Voting deadline for Fort Hall Business Council
The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council…
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ISU enrollment stalls after promising increase
ISU saw an increase in applications, admissions, housing and scholarship applications before the pandemic…
Continue Reading Wyoming city again rejects fines for public-health violators
A city council in Wyoming has decided for a second time not to punish people who violate state health orders intended to limit spread of the…
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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Local bar and grill passing out potatoes during pandemic
It’s the Idaho way to give back to the community.…
Continue Reading Adapting Idaho’s public education system in unprecedented times
Idaho State Board of Education President Debbie Critchfield released the following…
Continue Reading Jackson businessman announces candidacy
Jackson Hole businessman Peter Long has announced his candidacy for the Teton County Board of Commissioners. …
Continue Reading Idaho activist arrested for refusing to leave playground
An anti-vaccine activist was arrested in Idaho after she repeatedly refused orders by police to leave a playground that had been closed because of…
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Stranded boaters rescued at Ririe Reservoir
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue Volunteers rescued stranded boaters early Wednesday…
Continue Reading Police: Digging workers find human bones in Cheyenne yard
Police say workers found human bones while digging in a back yard in Wyoming’s capital…
Continue Reading Forest Service names acting regional forester
The U.S. Forest Service has named Frank Beum as acting regional forester for the Intermountain…
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Idaho appellate court upholds ex-priest prison sentence
A former Boise priest convicted of possessing violent and extreme child pornography will be sentenced to 25 years imprisonment, an appellate court…
Continue Reading Chrome near the Dome: Cars, coffee and conversation
A group of classic car lovers has found a way to continue meeting in person, even with social distancing guidelines.…
Continue Reading Idaho COVID-19 recoveries pass 700, 1,766 cases
Idaho officials reported on Tuesday there are 710 recovered COVID-19 cases in…
Continue Reading Idaho Endowment Fund loses $255 million in March
The Idaho Endowment Fund that distributes money to public schools and other entities lost $255 million and dropped nearly 11% in value in March due…
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Four Covid-19 deaths on Wind River Reservation
Four members of the Northern Arapahoe Tribe died of COVID-19 in Fremont County, Wyoming Monday…
Continue Reading Idaho couple accused of violating order with yard sale
An Idaho resident was issued a citation after authorities say she was in violation of Republican Gov. Brad Little’s stay-at-home order after…
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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…
Continue Reading Boise State implements staff furloughs including athletics
Boise State head football coach Bryan Harsin and other coaches and athletic department employees earning more than $40,000 per year will be…
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SIPH to coordinate COVID-19 testing in Pocatello
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) says it should be ready to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing starting Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4:30…
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Body of missing Ft. Hall man identified; 3 charged in connection with his death
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has confirmed that remains of a body recovered on the Fort Hall Reservation last September are those of…
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FBI warns of coronavirus scams coming to area
Here are schemes popping up around the nation to keep an eye out for in our…
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Forest officials urge caution
Anyone thinking about a trip into the back country should be prepared for some adverse conditions.…
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Deaths of 4 tribal members boosts Wyoming COVID-19 toll to 6
The deaths of four Northern Arapaho tribal members has raised the number of people killed by the coronavirus in Wyoming to…
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Blackfoot firefighter faces rape allegations
A Blackfoot City Firefighter and EMT faces two charges of felony rape. …
Continue Reading State Department of Education awards grants
The State Department of Education has announced grant awards under the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers…
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Jackson man killed in Saturday crash
A Jackson man was killed in a crash on US 26, near milepost 95, near Dubois at 1:54 p.m.…
Continue Reading 46 of Idaho’s 48 coronavirus deaths were people over 60
Idaho state health officials say all but two of Idaho’s 48 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 60.…
Continue Reading 27 of Utah’s 28 coronavirus deaths were people over 55
Utah state health officials say all but one of Utah’s 28 confirmed coronavirus deaths have been people over the age of 55.…
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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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Wyoming governor engages with COVID-19 protesters at Capitol
Flanked by bodyguards wearing virus-protection face masks, Gov. Mark Gordon told about 100 raucous protesters Monday he didn’t know when Wyoming…
Continue Reading 660 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,736 cases
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho officials reported on Monday there are 660 recovered COVID-19 cases in Idaho. The state says, “Presumed…
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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…
Continue Reading Multiple people arrested on active warrants and possession of illegal drugs
The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office reports multiple people were arrested on active warrants and possession of illegal drugs…
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Lawsuit filed to stop Idaho-Wyoming natural gas pipeline
Two environmental groups filed a federal lawsuit Monday to stop a proposed underground natural gas pipeline from Idaho to Wyoming, saying it would…
Continue Reading With schools closed, more Idaho students start farm jobs
With students completing school work remotely during the coronavirus pandemic, officials say more youths are filling their days by doing farm labor…
Continue Reading Construction begins on I-15 between Dubois and Hamer
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will begin construction on Interstate 15 between Dubois and Hamer starting…
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State Board of Education special meeting scheduled Monday
The Idaho State Board of Education will hold a virtual special Board meeting on Monday to continue discussions on impacts to Idaho’s public…
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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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Utah agency to stop texting Amber Alerts to cellphones
The Utah Department of Public Safety announced Sunday that it will stop texting Amber Alerts to cellphones after an alert was sent that did not have…
Continue Reading 585 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,672 cases
Idaho officials reported on Sunday there are 585 recovered COVID-19 cases in…
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Children may be more vulnerable to abuse during quarantine
Children stuck at home without access to care and support systems is putting them in a vulnerable spot, experts…
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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…
Continue Reading Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020
A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…
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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 Doing it right: Tips for home health and wellness
In these unprecedented times, people are doing things at home they may never have expected to.…
Continue Reading Utah governor aims to reopen restaurants, gyms in early May
Utah Gov. Gary Herbert says the state is aiming to reopen restaurants and gyms and resume elective surgeries in early May under a plan to gradually…
Continue Reading 453 Idaho COVID-19 recoveries, 1,655 cases
Idaho officials reported on Friday there are 453 recovered COVID-19 cases in…
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Wyoming governor: Reopening decision to be ‘data-driven’
Testing ability and statistics rather than a schedule will determine when places in Wyoming ordered closed to limit the spread of the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Hundreds defy Idaho’s stay-at-home order at Capitol protest
More than 1,000 protesters gathered at the Idaho Statehouse Friday afternoon in defiance of Gov. Brad Little’s extension of the statewide…
Continue Reading Greenacres Elementary School hosts ‘I-Spy’ parking lot parade
Kids at one Pocatello elementary school aren’t taking the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Crews rescue dog trapped in badger hole
Jackson Hole Fire/EMS rescued a dog that was trapped in a badger hole…
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Battelle looks for power reactor partner
Battelle Energy Alliance (BEA) is looking for a construction partner to help prove the value of new nuclear power reactor…
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Crapo picked to oversee CARES Act
Senator Mike Crapo has been picked to oversee the Senate CARES Act committee.…
Continue Reading Virus: Idaho school district furloughs 145 employees
A school district in Idaho has furloughed more than half of its employees due to the extended coronavirus…
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LDS Church releases guidelines for weddings, funerals, ordinances during COVID-19 pandemic
The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced new guidelines for church leaders and members on weddings,…
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Flat Creek Bridge work to begin Tuesday
Rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin Tuesday on the Flat Creek Bridge on West Broadway in…
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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IHSAA officially cancels spring sports season
The Idaho High School Activities Association is canceling all spring sports and activities for 2020. The release Friday stated the decision was based…
Continue Reading Ammon man arrested for alleged lewd conduct with a child
An investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit has led to the arrest of an Ammon man, Attorney General Lawrence Wasden…
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C-19 patients show up at Wyoming State Hospital
Two patients of the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. …
Continue Reading Forest Service urges ethical target shooting behavior at Lead Draw area
Irresponsible target shooting is creating major safety and resource concerns at the Lead Draw area in…
Continue Reading Community Foundation announces new round of grants
Several east Idaho groups have received new grant…
Continue Reading Regional charity awards grants
Programs in Pocatello and Blackfoot were among Idaho projects awarded $1.2 million in grants by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust.…
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Suspect arrested after 1 killed, 1 injured in Coeur d’Alene
Idaho State Police have arrested a homicide suspect who police say fatally shot at least one man in Coeur…
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Amber Alert canceled for Rupert teen
A 14-year-old was abducted this morning in Rupert and police issued an Amber Alert to locate her.…
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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…
Continue Reading IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities
The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.…
Continue Reading Yellowstone Bear World opens for drive-thru only weekends
Yellowstone Bear World will be open for drive-thru only for the next two weekends.…
Continue Reading Idaho reports 390 recovered COVID-19 cases
Idaho officials report there are 390 recovered cases of COVID-19 in…
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