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205 new Idaho COVID-19 cases
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho officials reported 205 new COVID-19 cases on Sunday. That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 40,501. There are a total of 36,899 confirmed cases and 3,602 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. See the chart below. Southeastern Idaho Public Health only issues [...]
Eyewitnesses say suspect wasn’t complying with police before shooting
Kathy and Scott Sievert were working at the Outback Golf Park Friday night when police shot at a suspected thief they had been looking for. “All the police cars came, all the lights. I had customers out on the range customers in the miniature golf and we were all kind of in awe,” said Kathy Sievert. Police said the suspect had stolen two guns from a home on Hyde Street [...]
539 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho officials reported 539 new COVID-19 cases and 2 new deaths on Saturday. That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 40,296. There are a total of 36,721 confirmed cases and 3,575 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. See the chart below. Southeastern Idaho [...]
Ammon reptile owners talk about surrendered pets
AMMON, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - The owners of some exotic animals which were surrendered recently to Idaho Fish and Game spoke about the animals Saturday. They had to give up the animals because they were "not properly permitted," according to wildlife managers. A 7 foot alligator, 2 caiman, 2 snapping turtles, 2 rubber boas and a Gila monster were taken from the Ammon home, they said. Jeff and Theresa Southwick say [...]
49 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) - Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 49 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are 15 new cases in Bannock County, 20 in Bingham County, 1 in Caribou County, 6 in Franklin County, 1 in Oneida County and 6 in Power County. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 2,722. Out of the 2,722 cases, 2,234 have recovered from COVID-19. For more information, click HERE. [...]
Acting BLM Director removed
Local News BILLINGS, Mont. (KIFI/KIDK)-A federal judge ruled Friday that President Trump's de-facto head of the Bureau of Land Management has been serving unlawfully and blocked him from continuing in the position. The ruling also calls for a list of actions completed by William Perry Pendley be reversed. He has headed the agency as an interim director for 424 days, which is much longer than allowed under the Federal Vacancies [...]
COVID-19 cases pressure upper valley hospitals
DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-Regional hospitals reported to the East Idaho Public Health Board this week they are being heavily impacted by COVID-19 infections. East Idaho Public Health reported four upper valley counties, including Bonneville, Fremont, Jefferson, and Madison, are in moderate risk this week. According to accounts from Teton County Emergency Managers, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center told the board it had 20 COVID patients, seven of whom are in intensive [...]
Pocatello Police looking suspect with pistol
Breaking News POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - A number of police officers are searching a Pocatello neighborhood for a man who was seen breaking into homes. Police have blocked off an area around Greenacres Elementary near the intersection of East Walnut Street and Hyde Avenue. They say the suspect is a man in his 20's and may have stole a pistol from a home. They say he was wearing black clothing [...]
“Whole-y Cow!” one non-profit beefs up fundraising during the pandemic
Top Stories IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Shepherd's Inn in Idaho Falls is hoping to beef up their fundraising effort, after multiple events were cancelled this year due to the pandemic. Shepherd's inn is a non-profit, and a support center for first-time mothers. About 30% of their budget is covered by fund-raisers each year, so they are hoping to make up for lost ground with their "Whole-y Cow" fundraiser. The [...]
D25 recall effort gaining ground
Pocatello POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - An effort is gaining ground to recall three board members from the Pocatello/Chubbuck school board. Critics are upset that board members voted to keep the current learning hybrid model in place. The group "Concerned Parents of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25" says the board members are not representing the wants of their constituents. Organizers have collected enough signatures to put the recall on the ballot for [...]
I-15 shut down due to reduced visibility from high winds
Breaking News IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - The Idaho Transportation Department and Idaho State Police are in the process of shutting down Interstate 15 from Idaho Falls to Roberts. ISP reports the area has reduced visibility from high winds blowing dust/dirt across the roadway. 🚨🚨Pending Road Closure🚨 Interstate 15 near milepost 129, north of Idaho Falls, has reduced visibility from high winds blowing dust/dirt across the roadway. ITD and ISP [...]
BYU-Idaho warns of campus closure if COVID-19 cases increase
Coronavirus Coverage REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Brigham Young University Idaho has issued a warning of a potential campus closure if COVID-19 cases continue to increase. As of Thursday, BYU-Idaho reported 43 active cases among students and 11 active cases among employees. "BYU-Idaho is deeply concerned by the increase of active COVID-19 cases in our region and on campus," the university said in a statement. "Students and employees are asked to [...]
523 new Idaho COVID-19 cases, 1 new death
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho officials reported 523 new COVID-19 cases and 1 new death on Friday. That brings the total confirmed and probable cases reported since March to 39,757. There are a total of 36,232 confirmed cases and 3,525 probable cases in all 44 of the 44 counties in Idaho, according to numbers released from the local health districts and the state. See the chart below. Southeastern Idaho [...]
Bonneville Democrats open party headquarters
Local News IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-The Bonneville County Democratic Party formally opened its campaign headquarters Friday. A formal “grand opening’ will come later. The office is located at 110 North Holmes, the former Washington Federal Building. The opening featured Vietnam era combat artist and art professor Vic Reynolds, whose work is being featured at the office. The office will be open from 10 a.m. to Noon and 2 p.m. [...]
ISU COVID-19 cases jump
Coronavirus Coverage POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Idaho State University saw a big jump in COVID-19 cases this week, almost doubling the numbers from last week. School health officials say there were 25 new cases on campus this week. 22 of them students and 4 cases among staff. A cluster was identified in students living on campus. These students have been isolated, and other affected individuals have been notified. You can [...]
Haunted History Walking Tours to begin in October
Pocatello POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KDIK) - Whether you are a history buff or just love a good scare, Old Town Pocatello has something that will do the trick. The Haunted History Walking Tours are sure to add a spirited experience to your Halloween season. The tours through some of Pocatello's oldest and most haunted buildings start next weekend and run through October 24. They are following social distancing guidelines, but they [...]
PCSD 25 to release COVID-19 weekly case status report
Coronavirus Coverage POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has introduced a weekly COVID-19 case status report on its website. You can view the report HERE. The report will be updated every Friday with the total number of active COVID-19 cases at PCSD 25 schools. As of Friday, the district has reported 6 cases among students and 4 cases among staff. Working in consultation with Southeastern Idaho Public Health [...]
69 new COVID-19 cases in Southeastern Idaho
SOUTHEAST IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) - Southeastern Idaho Public Health has 69 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. There are 27 new cases in Bannock County, 20 in Bingham County, 3 in Butte County, 2 in Caribou County, 10 in Franklin County, 2 in Oneida County and 5 in Power County. This brings the total of confirmed and probable cases to 2,657. Out of the 2,657 cases, 2,183 have recovered from COVID-19. For [...]
COVID-19 hits Teton school district hard
Local News DRIGGS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)-The Teton School District #401 is reporting that 77 of its students and staff are currently in quarantine due to COVID-19. They were placed in quarantine from either their own positive case or because of a possible exposure to someone who tested positive. District officials said there may be others affected, as principals of each school works with Eastern Idaho Public Health on contact tracing and [...]