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Skyline and Idaho Falls students join statewide walkout over ICE actions
2+ hour, 25+ min ago (187+ words) Students from Skyline and Idaho Falls High Schools walked out of class Thursday afternoon, joining a statewide wave of youth-led protests against recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions. Organized through the Instagram account @skylineandifwalkout2026, the demonstration follows similar student-led actions…...
Cops and Kids Help Community Members in Need During Holiday Season
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (229+ words) POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) " Local police held their annual Cops and Kids holiday shopping event at the Chubbuck Walmart, serving 65 families in need. This is one of the most beloved events in the community, as it establishes a strong relationship between…...
Male dancer turns heads with rare talent in latest Ballet West performance
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (414+ words) SALT LAKE CITY (KSTU) -- Sounds of pointe shoes can always be heard inside the studios of Ballet West, but you would never guess the person wearing those shoes is 23-year-old Jonas Malinka-Thompson. His ballet journey started when he was just…...
National Adoption Month: Gift of Adoption celebrates connecting 68 Idaho kids with forever homes since 2024
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) A national organization'is expanding its reach'in the Gem State. Since launching its first-ever chapter here in 2024, The "Gift of Adoption" has already helped connect 68 children with their forever families, awarding over $200,000 in critical grants. IDAHO (KIFI) " A national organization is…...
Hand, foot and mouth disease is on the rise in certain areas. A doctor explains symptoms and treatment
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (901+ words) (CNN) " Health officials in the mid-Atlantic region have recently reported a rise in hand, foot and mouth disease, or HFMD. What is hand, foot and mouth disease, and what causes it? How is it spread? What are the symptoms, and…...
Stay safe this Halloween: Your checklist for a spook-tacular night
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (246+ words) IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) " With Halloween on the horizon, people of all ages are being reminded to stay safe during the spookiest night of the year. Here are some essential tips for parents of trick-or-treaters, drivers, homeowners, and pet owners....
Instagram will now be PG-13 for teens with Meta’s latest update
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (392+ words) New York (CNN) " Instagram is further cracking down on what millions of young people can see on the platform, aligning its "Teen Accounts" safety settings with the guidelines for PG-13 movies. Tuesday's update goes a step further. Instagram will not…...
Local WIC offices told to operate as normal despite federal funding risk
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (321+ words) The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), is a program that helps lower income Americans purchase baby formula, produce and other nutritional goods. The current government shutdown means the nationally supported but state run program has…...
Flu season is here, Daycares urge parents to vaccinate children
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (182+ words) REXBURG (KIFI) "It's that time of year again. Flu season is ramping up, and with the virus spreading rapidly"often before symptoms even show"local daycares are reminding parents that it's crucial to take proactive steps to protect your family....
Foster care nonprofit gets major community support for Blackfoot upgrades
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (249+ words) BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI)" The Idaho Foster & Adoptive Parent Association (IDFAPA) recently received an $80,000 donation from AgWest Farm Credit to support renovations to the IDFAPA's Southeast Idaho 'The Village' headquarters. IDFAPA is a non-profit organization that serves 16 counties across Southeast Idaho…...