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Senator Brent Hill will not seek reelection

January 30, 2020 12:22 PM News Team

Senator Brent Hill announced Thursday he will not seek…

Snow removal labor cost down $15,000 from last year

January 30, 2020 12:02 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello is saving costs on snow removal labor this…

Getting healthcare in rural Idaho areas could become easier

January 30, 2020 11:41 AM Associated Press

Idaho residents in rural areas would have easier access to healthcare under proposed legislation that moved to the full House on…

Hazmat responds to chemical spill

January 30, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

The Region 7 Hazardous Material Response Team is en route to a chemical spill at 250 S.…

Aquifer recharge labeled “remarkable”

January 30, 2020 10:26 AM News Team

Based on data from over 300 groundwater management wells last year, the volume of the East Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) has increased by 1.8 million…

Blackfoot slips past Skyline

January 29, 2020 11:14 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot beat Skyline 48-47 in boys basketball Wednesday. The win keeps the Broncos a game behind first place Idaho…

High school scores – Wednesday, January 29

January 29, 2020 10:50 PM News Team

Boys and girls high scshool basketball, H.S.Wrestling…

Weston woman named Ultimate Extreme Huntress

January 29, 2020 9:27 PM News Team

Lindsay Christensen had already held the title of Extreme Huntress when she was named Ultimate Extreme Huntress earlier this month.…

Athlete of the week: Paul Wynn, North Fremont boys basketball

January 29, 2020 9:11 PM Dylan Carder

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Blackfoot school closed Thursday

January 29, 2020 5:08 PM News Team

Blackfoot School District #55 reports Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade will not have school on Thursday, Jan.…

Rural hospital’s new ‘isolation room’ ready for potential coronavirus outbreak

January 29, 2020 4:51 PM News Team

The fight to contain the coronavirus continues in major hospitals and government agencies across the globe.…

Madison County discusses vision for 2020

January 29, 2020 4:48 PM Jilliana Colina

As the area continues to grow so does the number of projects around the…

Wyoming pharmacy agrees $1M settlement in federal drug case

January 29, 2020 3:33 PM Associated Press

A Wyoming pharmacy is expected to pay $1 million to settle allegations of federal drug law violations, authorities…

Lawmakers try to nail down presidential primary voting rules

January 29, 2020 3:13 PM Associated Press

Voters can wait until the last minute to choose a political party to participate in the Idaho Democratic or Republican presidential primaries in…

Building collapses in Montpelier

January 29, 2020 3:12 PM Todd Kunz

The back end of store front in downtown Montpelier collapsed Tuesday…

Utah medical marijuana program on track, starting small

January 29, 2020 1:02 PM Associated Press

Utah’s medical marijuana program is expected to launch on schedule in a few weeks, though it’s likely to start small.…

Bill to end daylight saving time in Idaho goes to House

January 29, 2020 12:51 PM Associated Press

Idaho residents wouldn’t have to fall back or spring ahead for daylight saving time under proposed legislation that has advanced to the House.…

EPA announces $2.2 million grant for drinking water program

January 29, 2020 12:49 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $2.2 million grant for Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington to help identify sources of lead in…

University of Wyoming president job draws over 60 applicants

January 29, 2020 12:35 PM Associated Press

More than 60 people have applied to become the next president of the University of…

Idaho Falls man arrested for domestic violence

January 29, 2020 12:20 PM News Team

An alert Idaho Falls patrolman rescued a woman from a potentially dangerous situation early Saturday…

IDOC investigates inmate’s apparent suicide

January 29, 2020 11:27 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is investigating the apparent suicide of a Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center…

Police investigating fake antifa letter meant to harass local woman

January 29, 2020 11:19 AM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello police say a fake antifa recruitment letter was meant to encourage the community to harass a local…

Officials: 1 hospitalized after school bus runs stop sign

January 29, 2020 11:12 AM Associated Press

Officials say a man was hospitalized and a child sustained minor injuries after a school bus ran a stop sign in southwestern Idaho Wednesday…

Coyote that bit skier tested negative for rabies

January 29, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

Yellowstone National Park officials report a coyote bit a woman who was cross-country skiing in the Canyon Village area Tuesday around 9:50 a.m.…

Gov. Little makes appointment to vacant Idaho House seat

January 29, 2020 9:41 AM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little has filled a vacancy in the Idaho House of Representatives following a former lawmaker’s…

Rigby tops Madison to complete conference sweep

January 28, 2020 11:25 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby held off Madison in overtime 52-48 Tuesday night. The Bobcats outscored the Trojans 21-11 to force the extra period.…

Bonneville beats Blackfoot to finish 10-0 in HCC

January 28, 2020 11:09 PM Dylan Carder

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville remains perfect in the High Country Conference with a 59-34 win over Blackfoot Tuesday night. The Bees…

High School Basketball Scores – Tuesday, January 28

January 28, 2020 10:54 PM News Team

Boys and…

Bingham County Jail experiencing significant overcrowding

January 28, 2020 6:16 PM News Team

The Bingham County jail has a capacity of 101 inmates, but they’ve been well over that mark since “July of last year,” according to Sheriff Craig…

Idaho Falls discusses new regulations for E-Scooters

January 28, 2020 5:13 PM Jilliana Colina

Idaho Falls has always worked towards having a pedestrian-friendly environment and they want to make sure the electric scooters or bikes don’t…

Captain Samuel Hulse announces candidacy for Bonneville County Sheriff

January 28, 2020 4:47 PM Ariel Schroeder

A new candidate is tossing his hat in the ring after Bonneville County Sheriff Paul J. Wilde announced his retirement on Monday.…

Human trafficking symposium aims to educate public

January 28, 2020 3:37 PM Emma Iannacone

Human trafficking is a problem all over the world, and Pocatello is no…

Felony meth trafficking arrest after driver attempts to elude officers

January 28, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls Police Officer was patrolling in area of 17th Street and Fife Avenue when the officer saw a vehicle driving east on 17th Street with…

Idaho agency wants to spend $408,000 a year to count wolves

January 28, 2020 12:19 PM Associated Press

Idaho’s top wildlife official on Tuesday requested authorization from state lawmakers to spend $408,000 to count…

Wyoming woman missing since early January found dead

January 28, 2020 12:10 PM Associated Press

A central Wyoming woman missing since early January has been found…

Idaho Falls snow removal budget on track

January 28, 2020 12:02 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Public Works Department has mobilized for three major snow removal events so far this…

1 hospitalized after 2 vehicle crash

January 28, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

One person was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday around 8:04 a.m. at the intersection of Yellowstone Highway and Iona Road near Idaho…

Rigby beats Bonneville for tenth straight win

January 27, 2020 10:58 PM Dylan Carder

RIGBY, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby pushed its winning streak to ten with a 73-60 home win over Bonneville Monday. The Trojans were lead by Britton…

Sheriff Paul J. Wilde announces retirement after 43 years of service

January 27, 2020 5:24 PM Ariel Schroeder

Sheriff Paul J. Wilde announced his retirement after over 43 years of…

New glass recycling bin added in Pocatello

January 27, 2020 3:31 PM Emma Iannacone

The glass recycling program has proved so popular among Pocatellans that the city has added another…

Sled Dog race course getting under construction

January 27, 2020 2:31 PM News Team

With a $165,000 purse for the winners, the 25th Anniversary 2020 Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race gets underway in Jackson this weekend.…

Blackfoot Mayor to host “open mic” sessions

January 27, 2020 1:43 PM News Team

Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll is providing a new forum for public input.…

Wyoming bill would raise daily expense money for lawmakers

January 27, 2020 1:15 PM Associated Press

A bill to increase the money allotted to cover the daily expenses of Wyoming state lawmakers was filed for the state’s 2020 legislative…

Legislation would limit rerunning failed Idaho bond votes

January 27, 2020 12:55 PM Associated Press

Bond elections that fail won’t be allowed before voters again for a minimum of 11 months under proposed legislation that’s heading to the full House.…

Do you recognize this truck?

January 27, 2020 11:55 AM News Team

The Blackfoot Police Department needs your help identifying a truck.…

SIPH offers free dental care for children

January 27, 2020 11:37 AM Emma Iannacone

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University and area dentists to provide a day of free dental care for…

Wyoming lawmaker trying again to raise minimum marriage age

January 27, 2020 11:23 AM Associated Press

A state lawmaker seeks to raise the minimum age for legal marriage in…

Idaho wildlife officials criticized for elk hunt

January 27, 2020 10:28 AM Associated Press

Idaho Department of Fish and Game officials are being criticized for taking part in a research project that led to the killing of 206 elk across…

Idaho Health and Welfare seeks $3.7 billion overall budget

January 27, 2020 9:44 AM Associated Press

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is seeking an additional $70 million from the general fund and $300 million overall that includes federal…

Police confirm Vallow search warrant served

January 27, 2020 8:56 AM News Team

Police in Kaua’i, Hawaii confirm Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell have been living there for an unconfirmed amount of…

North Bannock Fire finally has its own department

January 25, 2020 3:59 PM News Team

It’s been less than a year since a levy was passed to fund the first-ever fire department for the North Bannock Fire District.…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3

DC Commentary: MWC Boise botch will prove costly

January 25, 2020 12:10 AM Dylan Carder

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Blackfoot tops Hillcrest for fourth straight win

January 25, 2020 12:04 AM Dylan Carder

BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Blackfoot extends winning streak to four games with 58-48 home win over Hillcrest Friday. The Broncos were lead by…

Ririe earns non-conference win over Butte County

January 24, 2020 11:27 PM Dylan Carder

RIRIE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Ririe beat Butte County 53-49 in boys basketball on its home floor Friday night. The Bulldogs have now won two in a row to…

North Fremont takes control of Nuclear Conference with win at Firth

January 24, 2020 11:10 PM Dylan Carder

FIRTH, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – North Fremont topped Firth 47-37 in boys basketball Friday night. The Huskies sit alone on top of the Nuclear Conference…

Tax Commission: Bannock County’s agricultural assessments are off

January 24, 2020 9:01 PM News Team

A recent audit by the Idaho State Tax Commission revealed several irregularities in agricultural assessments of Bannock County properties. …

New clinical trial aims to create national oncology database to advance cancer research and treatment

January 24, 2020 5:06 PM Jilliana Colina

“This trial can fundamentally change the way that we do research across the…

Idaho Falls man sentenced for misappropriating funds

January 24, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man was sentenced for misappropriation or diversion of fiduciary funds…

Idaho Falls job growth leads the nation

January 24, 2020 3:23 PM News Team

Idaho Falls’ regional economy led the nation in over-the-year job gains, according to the Idaho Department of…

Police seek help identifying burglar

January 24, 2020 3:12 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are trying to identify this individual in connection to a burglary on Wednesday.…

Boy dies in skiing accident

January 24, 2020 1:13 PM Associated Press

Authorities say a boy from Illinois died after hitting a tree while skiing at an Idaho…

Bengals grab first road win in Missoula since 2012

January 23, 2020 11:28 PM Dylan Carder

MISSOULA, MT (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State women’s basketball beat Montana 67-53 Thursday night. It’s the Bengals first road win in Montana since 2012…

Hillcrest defends home court against Bonneville

January 23, 2020 11:05 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Hillcrest beat Bonneville 58-54 in Civil War boys basketball Thursday night. Sophomore Cooper Kesler lead the Knights with…

Eastern Idaho Ag Expo wraps up its 41st year

January 23, 2020 8:30 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thursday was the final day of the 41st annual Eastern Idaho Ag Expo in Holt Arena. Some of the top tractor…

Something’s fishy: Trout in the Classroom program begins in east Idaho

January 23, 2020 5:42 PM News Team

In the halls of Franklin Middle School, Shayne Hughes’ class has become pretty famous.…

Help for the homeless shelter declines after the holiday season

January 23, 2020 5:17 PM Jilliana Colina

“Besides our donors that we have a relationship with, our backbone donors, there’s no…

Idaho lawmakers told global warming has helped state

January 23, 2020 5:00 PM Associated Press

n attorney with an Illinois-based group that dismisses human-caused climate change told Idaho lawmakers Thursday that the warming that has occurred…

Idaho wolf population is estimated at 1,000 animals

January 23, 2020 4:27 PM Associated Press

The director of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game on Thursday said there are an estimated 1,000 wolves in…

School patrons invited to building & finance workshop

January 23, 2020 2:32 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls school board is inviting the public to a financing and construction workshop next…

Blackfoot man arrested on sex abuse charges

January 23, 2020 1:51 PM News Team

Kilby Williams, 35, appeared for his first appearance/arraignment in court Tuesday, January 21, on seven counts of lewd conduct with a minor child…

2 year anniversary of Matthew “Jed” Hall disappearance

January 23, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Wednesday marked the two year anniversary of the disappearance of Idaho Falls’ teen Matthew “Jed” Hall.…

Idaho House committee OKs bill to end daylight saving time

January 23, 2020 10:58 AM Associated Press

Idaho residents wouldn’t have to fall back or spring ahead for daylight saving time under legislation introduced…

Wyoming close to finalizing hemp-growing regulations

January 23, 2020 9:50 AM Associated Press

The attorney general in Wyoming has said the state is close to setting statewide hemp-growing regulations amid concerns from farmers about missing…

Sheriff: Remains found near Salmon River may be Boise man

January 23, 2020 9:44 AM Associated Press

Idaho County officials say human remains found along the Salmon River earlier this month may belong to a Boise man who disappeared on a fishing trip…

Athlete of the week: Brigid Shannon, Idaho Falls wrestling

January 22, 2020 11:30 PM Dylan Carder

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Bonneville powers past Hillcrest

January 22, 2020 11:20 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Bonneville rolled past rival Hillcrest 54-23 in girls basketball Wednesday night. The Bees offense was lead by Sydnee Hunt…

Rigby clinches top seed with win over Thunder Ridge

January 22, 2020 11:05 PM Dylan Carder

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Rigby defeated Thunder Ridge 59-55 Wednesday to clinch the top seed in the 5a District tournament. Brooke Donnelly lead…

High School Scores – Wednesday, January 22

January 22, 2020 10:50 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school basketball…

Teen charged as adult in fatal family shooting in Utah

January 22, 2020 5:54 PM Associated Press

A Utah teenager accused of shooting his mother and three siblings has been charged as an adult with aggravated murder and other felony counts.…

Low-income Heating Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance Program helps those in need with utility bill during winter months

January 22, 2020 5:06 PM Jilliana Colina

EICAP helps individuals who qualify to participate in the Low-income Heating Energy Assistance Program that is state-funded.…

Historic Old Town building purchased for redevelopment

January 22, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

The Old Town building which many remember as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., has been purchased.…

Lawmaker proposes wolf-free zones in southern Idaho

January 22, 2020 4:46 PM Associated Press

Some areas in Idaho would be declared wolf-free zones, and other areas where the animals have killed livestock would have increased wolf-killing…

Annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks of its 52nd year

January 22, 2020 2:56 PM News Team

The annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks off its 52nd year in Bannock County…

Idaho governor extends paid family leave for state employees

January 22, 2020 2:52 PM News Team

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order increasing paid leave for parents in the executive branch to eight weeks.…

Idaho lawmakers hear divisive testimony on science standards

January 22, 2020 2:51 PM Associated Press

A panel of Idaho lawmakers heard contentious testimony on the state’s education standards for science.…

Property tax, grocery tax relief introduced in Idaho House

January 22, 2020 12:05 PM Associated Press

Idaho residents would get a break on property taxes and grocery sales taxes under proposed legislation introduced…

You can file Idaho income tax returns starting Jan. 27

January 22, 2020 10:53 AM News Team

The Idaho State Tax Commission starts processing 2019 Idaho individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 27.…

Dogs restricted from groomed Nordic trails in the Heise area

January 22, 2020 10:43 AM News Team

The Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest has restricted dogs from using groomed Nordic trails near Kelly Canyon until…

Century outlasts Highland

January 21, 2020 11:10 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Century picked up a hard-fought 45-42 win over cross-town rival Highland on Tuesday. The Diamondbacks were lead by Eli…

Burley slips past Pocatello

January 21, 2020 10:59 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Burley edged Pocatello 56-55 in boys basketball on Tuesday. The win elevates the Bobcats to second in the Great Basin…

High School Basketball Scores – Tuesday, January 21

January 21, 2020 10:50 PM News Team

Boys and girls high school…

Wyoming town settles $90K racial discrimination lawsuit

January 21, 2020 6:19 PM Associated Press

A town in Wyoming has settled a civil rights lawsuit filed by a former town employee who accused his supervisor of allegedly calling him racial slurs…