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High school basketball scores – Friday, December 6

December 6, 2019 9:52 PM News Team

Boys and girls…

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.”…

High school scores – Thursday, December 5

December 5, 2019 10:54 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school basketball…

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…

Braving the cold to spread awareness

December 5, 2019 4:10 PM News Team

People are preparing to brave the cold overnight this weekend.…

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.…

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…

ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students

December 5, 2019 1:24 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…

Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook to run for Idaho State Senate District 30 Seat

December 5, 2019 12:52 PM News Team

Idaho Falls resident Kevin Cook announced Thursday his intention to seek the Idaho State Senate District 30…

Pocatello man charged with burglary for showering, stealing clothes from home

December 5, 2019 11:16 AM Emma Iannacone

A Pocatello man is in jail for suspected burglary of homes in the Highland neighborhood on…

Pocatello grabs road win at Bonneville

December 4, 2019 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello opened the new season with a 68-60 win at Bonneville on Wednesday. Leading the way for the Indians was…

Barrett’s big night lifts Rigby past Idaho Falls

December 4, 2019 11:06 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby rode Britton Barrett’s 33 points to a season opening 68-55 win over Idaho Falls Wednesday. The Trojans took control…

High school basketball scores – Wednesday, December 4

December 4, 2019 10:46 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school basketball…

City still working on plowing residential streets

December 4, 2019 5:14 PM Ariel Schroeder

Some neighborhoods in Idaho Falls may feel they are being left out on having their streets…

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…

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…

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,…

Bonneville routs Idaho Falls

December 4, 2019 12:05 AM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville dominated Idaho Falls 54-19 in girls basketball Tuesday night at Idaho Falls High School. Sadie Lott lead…

Thunder Ridge tops D93 foe Hillcrest

December 3, 2019 11:45 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge defeated Hillcrest 61-48 in girls basketball Tuesday night. Paige Clark paced the Titans with 18 points.…

State Senator announces he will not run for re-election after current term

December 3, 2019 10:44 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After 14 years in office, Dean Mortimer will not be running for another term in the state senate. Local News 8 and…

High school basketball scores – Tuesday, December 3

December 3, 2019 10:36 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school basketball…

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…

Crash blocks I-15 lanes

December 2, 2019 6:00 PM News Team

Idaho State Police are investigating a crash southbound on Interstate 15, near milepost 91 just south of Blackfoot. …

Introducing KIFI’s new anchor

December 2, 2019 5:34 PM Karole Honas

If you were not aware, last week Karole’s longtime co-anchor and friend Jay Hildebrandt retired after 35 years on the air here in eastern…

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”…

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…

Athlete of the week: Browning Bennion, Sugar-Salem Football

December 2, 2019 4:56 PM Dylan Carder

SUGAR CITY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sermon Service and Electric athlete of the week is a two way player that helped drive his team to back to back…

DC Commentary: Best coaching job of the season may be at Lost Rivers

December 2, 2019 4:35 PM Dylan Carder

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Idaho Falls man arrested for Baskin Robbins robbery

December 2, 2019 2:48 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Baskin Robbins at 1253 E 17th Street in Idaho Falls around 12:30 p.m.…

Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location

December 2, 2019 2:44 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…

Cow elk found left to waste and domestic cow shot near Leadore

December 2, 2019 12:05 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is asking the public’s help regarding a cow elk that was shot and left to waste on private property west of…

Man arrested for aggravated assault

December 2, 2019 11:26 AM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 200 block of N. Contor Ave. where a female was reporting her husband…

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…

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…

Get your Holiday Happy Pass on Cyber Monday

November 30, 2019 8:00 AM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is once again offering a holiday deal for fair…

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…

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.…

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…

Annual Turkey Choir brings the Thanksgiving spirit to Rexburg

November 28, 2019 4:02 PM Jilliana Colina

REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thanksgiving day comes with many traditions, some food-related, others sports-related, and for The City of Rexburg,…

Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms

November 28, 2019 1:29 PM News Team

It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…

A look back at Jay Hildebrandt’s career as he signs off one last time

November 27, 2019 11:02 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Well, this is it. My final time to sign off before beginning the first day of my retirement…

‘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…

Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police

November 27, 2019 6:01 PM Emma Iannacone

Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…

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…

Take a look at these fun bloopers of Jay Hildebrandt over the years

November 27, 2019 11:08 AM Jay Hildebrandt

Take a look at some of the bloopers collected over the 35 years Jay has been at the…

Police investigate neighborhood burglaries

November 27, 2019 10:46 AM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of attempted burglaries in various neighborhoods in the Ammon area.…

Semi crash north of Idaho Falls

November 27, 2019 10:36 AM News Team

Idaho State Police reports there is a semi crash on Interstate 15 north of Idaho…

Rigby pulls away from Hillcrest

November 26, 2019 11:29 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby turned a tie game at the half into a 72-56 win over Hillcrest Tuesday night. Tylie Jones racked up a game high 19…

Blackfoot opens up conference play with win over Idaho Falls

November 26, 2019 11:12 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot grabbed a road win over Idaho Falls 62-28 Tuesday night. The Broncos were lead by Tenleigh Smith with 16…

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…

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…

Bengals beat Montana Tech to get back in win column

November 25, 2019 11:36 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team beat Montana Tech 83-57 at Reed Gym Monday night. The Bengals improved 3-2 on…

BYU-Idaho will accept Medicaid

November 25, 2019 8:10 PM News Team

REXBURG, Idaho Falls (KIFI/KIDK) – After 11 days of not accepting Medicaid for the upcoming semester at Brigham Young University Idaho, the school…

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…

Sugar-Salem vs Homedale extended highlights

November 25, 2019 6:14 PM Dylan Carder

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Blackfoot vs Kuna extended highlights

November 25, 2019 6:08 PM Dylan Carder

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Rigby vs Coeur d’Alene extended highlights

November 25, 2019 6:03 PM Dylan Carder

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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.…

Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police

November 25, 2019 8:29 AM Emma Iannacone

The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…

Diggers building football dynasty

November 24, 2019 10:09 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Sugar-Salem Diggers won a second straight state football championship Saturday at Holt Arena. After winning its…

Rigby celebrates first state football title

November 24, 2019 9:54 PM Dylan Carder

MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The celebration continues in Rigby after the Trojans won their first state football title Saturday. The Trojans outlasted…

Defensive stop wins West Side 2A state championship

November 23, 2019 11:33 PM Dylan Carder

EAGLE, Idaho (KIFI,KIDK) – West Side is state champions for a sixth time. The defense held off a two point conversion attempt to beat McCall-Donnelly…

Sugar-Salem repeats as 3A state champs

November 23, 2019 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – For the second straight season, Sugar-Salem ends its season with a victory over Homedale. The Diggers beat the Trojans…

Blackfoot falls to Kuna in 4A championship game

November 23, 2019 11:08 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI,KIDK) – Blackfoot will finish as state runner up after falling to Kuna 49-35 in the 4A state title game. The Kavemen are state…

Rigby outlasts Coeur d’Alene to win first state football title

November 23, 2019 10:56 PM Dylan Carder

MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby is state football champs for the first time in school history. The Trojans outlasted Coeur d’Alene 57-56 in double…

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…

DC Commentary: Summer would be a bummer without Chukars

November 22, 2019 11:51 PM Dylan Carder

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Lost Rivers state title chase comes up short

November 22, 2019 11:43 PM Dylan Carder

MOSCOW, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Both Lost Rivers and Prairie entered Friday night’s 1ADI state championship game undefeated. Both teams are called the…

Jazz still working on hitting the right notes

November 22, 2019 11:30 PM Dylan Carder

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI/KIDK) – It is still early in the NBA season. In a loaded western conference, Utah Jazz coach Quin Snyder says they are…

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…

Police searching for theft suspect

November 22, 2019 5:59 PM News Team

Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a…

‘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. …

Thunder Ridge downs cross town rival Skyline

November 21, 2019 11:31 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thunder Ridge picked up the 74-68 win over Skyline Thursday night. Titans improve to 2-1. The Grizzlies drop to 1-1…

Ammon to keep contract with Idaho Falls Senior Center

November 21, 2019 11:13 PM News Team

The Ammon City Council has decided to keep it’s contract with the Idaho Falls Senior Center. The contract gives the senior center $1,500 to help…

Bonneville edges Rigby

November 21, 2019 11:12 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville improved to 3-0 on the season after beating Rigby 54-52 Thursday night. The Trojans drop to 1-1. Brooklyn…

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…