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Michael Coats

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Since the very start of KIFI’s 65 years of broadcasting, weather reports and forecasts have been a fixture of our live broadcasts.

From a simple map, podium, and pointer, the first weather reports on KIFI were fairly basic. More of a weather report than a forecast.

Bert Metcalfe (Circa 1966-1967)

Bill James (Circa 1960s)

John Haeberle (Circa 1966)

Former weathercaster and news anchor Steve Cannon says, “I would drive to the airport and get the upper air configuration and the radar chart. Draw it out on the board. When it came time, we had three studio cameras, as we do now, and the charts would be there and I say, the radar shows us… and the camera would go there. Then pan over to the upper air chart. Then back to me at the weather desk.”

Steve Cannon worked in eastern Idaho television for over 40 years, retiring from KIDK and KIFI in 2019

Long before computer graphics, on-air weather presenters needed some perfect penmanship

“I had five colors, black, green, blue, red, and something else…We had a big map, covered with plexiglass.” Cannon said. “I would take these vis-a-vis water soluble markers and draw everything. Then at the end of the weathercast, I had a bottle of Windex and paper towels. Spray it down, wipe it all down, go have my supper, come back and start all over.”

Today, we take computers and weather data for granted. A meteorologist can import layers of live and forecasted data instantly.

Cannon says when remembering the first weather computers, “It will do what? Oh yeah, it will chart this and that, it will do everything. I learned that first one, then the second generation came in, then the third generation, and then everyone added to each other. The animation you could use and the color pallets you could use, that was just amazing.”

Weather technology moves so fast these days, for example, since 2006 and since that time we have updated or completely changed weather computer systems at KIFI 9 times.

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Kelsey Merison

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Happening this Thursday, February 5th, a sweet night with a sweet impact!

You’re invited to join one of our incredible 21 Cares for Kids partners, Every Child Central Oregon, for a fundraising night at Hawkeye and Huckleberry in Bend.

The Sweet Soirée is an evening to celebrate community, connection, and the impact of Every Child’s shared work. You’ll hear stories from those whose lives have been touched by it’s mission, learn about the difference your support makes, enjoy live music, and can take part in a lively dessert dash—a fun competition for the most delectable treats around!

“We have a few tickets left for dinner, and then a couple left for dessert and dancing. It is a wonderful night where you get to come hear from the people that are impacted by the work, those that we see and serve, and learn more about us in a beautiful venue,” said Melissa Lovemark, the executive director of Every Child Central Oregon.

Before the main event, guests can choose to join the nonprofit for an optional family dinner catered by Hawkeye and Huckleberry from 5 to 7 p.m.

Come savor something sweet and make a difference that lasts.

Click here for the event details and ticket information.

Click here to learn more about Every Child Central Oregon.

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Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Two men were arrested early Tuesday morning in Pocatello on multiple charges of drug use and manufacturing.

The two men have been identified as 41-year-old David Fulton and 60-year-old Wadsworth Lothrop. Both men were booked into the Bannock County Jail on multiple charges.

Fulton has six charges in regards to drug trafficking of methamphetamine, posession of drug paraphernalia, grand theft, and manufacturing of methamphetamine.

Lothrop is also facing six charges of posession of a controlled substance, posession of drug paraphernalia and concealing or destroying evidence of posession.

Both men had warrants out for their arrest. The Pocatello Police Department said the case is now under investigation, and no further information will be released at this time.

They want to remind community members to be wary of suspicious activities in their neighborhoods and public areas.

“If you have a house and a car pulls up and stays there for two or three minutes and then leaves,” said Lieutenant Vanderschaaf, “it could be indicative of drug sales.”

They said watching for these short stops at houses and watching for anyone who doesn’t belong in the neighborhood is key to stopping the drug-related issues.

“If you do start seeing something like that in the neighborhood, just give us a call and report it and we’ll have our narcotics officers take a look at it,” Vanderschaaf said.

The Pocatello Police say that drug arrests are consistent with the usual activity this time of year. Community member reports are the easiest way to help stop the spread of illegal drug activity in the Pocatello community.

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TaMya Bracy

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Flu is rising rapidly in the U.S, with cases reaching “very high” levels in Missouri, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Northwest and Eastern Missouri have reported the highest number of flu cases this season, with 2,433 cases recorded in Northwest Missouri.

Currently, Buchanan County has reached a total of 568 flu cases, according to the St. Joseph Health Department.

The new strain, Subclade K, has been spreading faster than previous flu strains. Common flu symptoms include chills, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea.

Dr. Cynthia Brownfield, a physician of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Mosaic Life Care, said we are seeing a lot of cases this year because the current strain is not in the flu vaccine.

“They have to develop the vaccine months in advance,” she said. “So any virus can mutate, and the H3N2 strain did mutate. So it’s not necessary that it’s a more severe starian. its that fact that people aren’t going be as protected because it’s a little different than what was prep for the flu vaccine.”

Dr. Brownfield said multiple groups are at risk of flu.

“Your highest risk flu is anybody over the age of 65, people with diabetes, asthma, a compromised immune system, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and heart disease. Childern under 12 months of age, they can have a really tough time with the flu,” she said.

Dr. Brownfield said the biggest challenge doctors and nurses face during this time is the misinformation about the flu vaccine.

“Not look at these Facebook and social media posts that are posting incorrect information. You cannot get sick from the flu vaccine. It is not the full flu virus that is in the vaccine. It’s just a small portion for your immune system,” she said. “So you do get an immune reaction which is normal. Sometimes you can run a fever with that, but you don’t actually get the flu from it.”

Dr. Brownfield said the more people who get their flu vaccine we won’t see mutational threats.

“When you get the flu, that flu virus replicates in your system and that gives the flu virus more time to mutate. So then you can see this crazy outbreak of a flu strain.

Kristi Billings, interim clinic supervisor, said you can avoid getting the flu by using proper hygiene.

“Washing your hands, avoiding touching surfaces and making sure they’re covering their mouths when coughing,” she said.

Dr. Brownfield said that with any virus, handwashing is extremely important.

“We touch something that has a flu virus on it, and then we put it into our system. The way we put it into our system is through our eyes, nose and mouth,” she said. “Unless you have some coughing directly in your face, and you can’t really help that. But you can wash your hands before you touch your face.”

Billing said common medications and drinking lots of fluids can help with symptoms.

“You can use Tylenol, ibuprofen, decongestants, cough drops and lots of fludis.

Billings said this year they been seeing a lower number of people getting vaccinated.

“Although it doesn’t prevent you from getting the flu, it does minimize the symptoms, it minimizes the time frame you are ill so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to get the flu vaccine and try to minimize some these numbers we might see them going back down,” she said.

St. Joseph’s health department offers free flu shots until the end of June.

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By: Zac Scott

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — The Joseph Project led a community impact initiative at the Downtown Felix Square to do more than just sweep the sidewalk.

Multiple St. Joseph departments, alliances and non-profits worked to beautify Felix Square. The reason for the sudden work is to give St. Joseph students the chance to play youth sports.

“We’re here today with the 3D leadership journey through the Joseph company to spend a few hours in our community, to give back to our community through just clean up of the area,” said Markus Shepard, an Altec Industries volunteer.

Shepard was one of the many volunteers who joined the cleanup efforts

“We’re raising money for under-resourced youth in our city who have a desire to play school basketball with their school teams, but they have financial hindrances that prevent that,” Joseph Company organizer Wes Simmons said.

Simmons and the Joseph Company announced the project to raise $6,000 by Nov. 25. The money will go toward letting 100 St. Joseph students participate in the MO Family Sports Elementary School Basketball League. 

For every $60 donated, one St. Joseph student is sponsored. With the $60, the Joseph Project will add two hours of community service. 

“Our team set the goal for $6,000 raised, and I’m happy to report that we’re at almost $6200 right now,” said Simmons.

Since the Joseph Company has completed its goal, the company is looking to move forward with helping more students and families in the St. Joseph community.

“Each dollar goes towards one life. But how can we do more? How can we just go out to get hundreds? Can we get to 150 this week?” said Shepard. “This is a great one-time thing, but then what do we do tomorrow to also continue to grow our community?”

The Joseph Company hopes to combine all sides of St. Joseph to come together and use resources for a good cause.

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Hadley Bodell

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University has welcomed it’s largest incoming classes each year since breaking the previous record in 2023. With the rise in the number of students, the housing department is struggling to have room to fit everyone on campus.

Because of this, many improvements are stalled. In Pulling Courts, one of the apartment complexes on campus, residents live in either remodeled, semi-remodeled or completely original units. All pay the same rent.

One tenant at Pulling Courts told us, “This semester, rent increased about $170, which is not crazy, but there have been no improvements made and the majority are still living in the older apartments.”

Some of the units have newer appliances, while others have new carpet. Vice President of Student Affairs Craig Chatriand told us because the changes are small and inconsistent, they’ve kept rent the same per unit.

Other housing complexes like Turner Hall got renovated bathrooms in the last several years. Chatriand explained how the projects are scattered because of the consistent occupancy of all campus housing, including over the summer.

Chatriand also explained, “A lot of our price increases are just like off campus housing: the price of power, of water, of utilities, of our of our staff…we do our best to keep our housing affordable and well priced within the larger Pocatello community and especially right around campus.”

The university also has plans for a brand new complex in the coming years. They will begin sending out proposals to building companies in the spring semester and hope to see a new apartment complex on campus by 2028 or 2029.

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Joaquin Hight

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) – The Honor Guard held the ceremony on Friday at 10:15 a.m. at Gateway Park, under the Hilton Garden Inn, in Yuma.

The Nightingale tribute honors nurses who have passed away.

The ceremony unveiled a bench that had been adopted and cleaned up to serve as a tribute to the Honor Guard, accompanied by a plaque in their honor.

The tribute consisted of a white rose being placed, a triangle ringing three times, a candle to symbolize the nurse’s life, and concluded with blowing out the candle and a statement that relieves the fallen of their nursing duties.

All of the Honor Guard members were in full white uniform with a red and blue cape draped over their shoulders.

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KTVZ

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – In response to the interruption in SNAP benefits, from Nov. 3 – Nov. 9, 2025, Burgerville is offering a free Kids Cheeseburger Basket, including a Burgerville Original Cheeseburger or Hamburger, kid’s fries and a kid’s soft drink, to children who currently receive SNAP benefits.

Recipients in need can come to their nearest Burgerville, share their SNAP benefits card, and receive their meal. 

Details:  

What: Free Kids Cheeseburger Basket available to any parent with a child who shows their EBT-SNAP card 

Where: All Burgerville Locations 

When: Nov. 3 through Nov. 9, 2025; 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.* 

Available in-store and drive-thru only, no purchase necessary 

Children must be present 

In addition, guests will have the option to round up their order totals to benefit local food banks, and 20% of all sales on Nov. 10 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. will be donated to local food banks including Oregon Food Bank and Clark County Food Bank.  

*Free meals will be available through Nov. 9 at 11 p.m., or once SNAP benefits have been reinstated, whichever occurs first. 

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Kendall Flynn

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – “Run with Los Muertos” is joining the City of Coachella for the holiday weekend to continue what organizers call “a centuries-old tradition by uniting dozens of community groups” and more.

The event is held throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada to celebrate health, wellness, art, music and culture. The event also hosts a block party leading up to the 5K run at 6 p.m. Starting at 4 p.m., attendees can enjoy a vendor village, car show, art walk, and education programming for Día de los Muertos.

The block party is hosted in Old Town Coachella and will bring local talent to the East Valley on three stages of live entertainment. Organizers said there will also be cultural exchanges with artisans, musicians and chefs from Oaxaca, Michoacan and Mexicali.

Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from attendees and organizers on the importance of this event during the Día de los Muertos holiday weekend.

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