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IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — UPDATE: Kenyon Sadiq was selected 16th overall by the New York Jets.

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The energy in Idaho Falls is electric this Thursday as the community prepares for Thursday night’s NFL Draft. The attention of the community is on Kenyon Sadiq, the former Skyline High School standout, who is projected to be a first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

A versatile athlete, Sadiq started at Marsh Valley before cementing his high school career as a Skyline Grizzly. Following his Junior year playing for the Oregon Ducks, Sadiq has become one of this year’s most coveted tight end prospects with a record of 560 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns in the 2025 season.

To honor his journey from the Grizzly gridiron to the professional stage, his alma mater is turning tonight’s draft into a community celebration.

The Skyline Grizzlies Alumni Association is hosting a free NFL Draft watch party for all Skyline graduates tonight. Due to maintenance issues at Skyline, the watch party has been moved to the nearby Eagle Rock Middle School.

“We have an opportunity to see Kenyon do the impossible, or what most can’t,” wrote Skyline Athletic Director Wadsworth on the Alumni Association’s Facebook page. “That is being drafted in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Come join the fun!”

Tonight’s celebration will include food, music, trivia, raffles, and draft prediction games for fans. If you’re a Skyline Alumni, click HERE for more information.

While the event is currently on schedule, organizers are monitoring the situation closely. Should any last-minute changes occur, updates will be posted immediately on the Alumni Association Facebook Page.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – Skyline High School will remain closed for the third day in a row as maintenance continues on the school’s air conditioning system. 

According to a press release from District 91, All water from the AC system has been removed. 

Local News 8 will continue to follow this story.

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – Today at Eagle Rock Middle School, the Skyline High School Alumni Association put on an NFL Draft watch party. The reason? Kenyon Sadiq, a former Skyline High School football player, was projected to be a first-round pick.

“This is a really, really cool opportunity,” Skyline Principal Josh Newell told me, ahead of the party. “Kenyon is a great young man, and we had the opportunity to have him here for a few years… we all kinda feel like we’re part of it you know? So tonight we’re really excited to be able to do that.”

As fans streamed in, they had plenty to do and eat before the draft began. Olive Garden and Buffalo Wild Wings provided food for those in attendance. Vantage Point Homes provided pizzas, and Discovery Construction provided beverages.

The Skyline band was playing all night, Skyline’s student government ran trivia, the baseball and football teams ran a 50/50 to raise funds, and they had a “guess where Kenyon will be drafted” game.

This was a huge undertaking that all resulted in one electrifying moment when Sadiq was announced as the 16th overall pick to the New York Jets, sending the Eagle Rock auditorium into a frenzy. A camera streaming to ESPN was present to capture it all, and when the watch party was shown on the national broadcast, the crowd erupted yet again, maybe even louder the second time around.

“To celebrate a kid like this is easy,” Bridger Taylor, who coached Kenyon at Skyline, told me. “…He was one of the best kids you’d ever wanna be around…”

Idaho Falls, ID (KIFI) – Eastern Idaho residents are being encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets this weekend as part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, happening Saturday, April 25th.

The event, organized by Eastern Idaho Public Health in partnership with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and local law enforcement agencies, aims to provide a safe, secure way for people to dispose of unused or expired medications.

In Idaho Falls, a drop-off site will be set up at the College of Eastern Idaho from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Additional collection sites will be available across the region at this time, including in Driggs, Rigby, Rexburg, and St. Anthony.

Eastern Idaho Drop-Off Locations, April 25th:

• Driggs Location:
  • Teton County Sheriff’s Office: 230 N Main Street, Driggs, ID 83422
  • Hours 10am to 2pm
• Idaho Falls Location:
  • College of Eastern Idaho: 1600 South 25th East Idaho Falls, ID 83404
  • Hours 10am to 2pm
• Rigby Location
  • Broulim’s Fresh Foods: 150 N. State Street, Rigby, ID 83442
  • Hours 10am to 2pm
• Rexburg Location
  • Rexburg Walmart: 1450 N. 2nd E, Rexburg, ID 83440
  • Hours 10am to 2pm
• St. Anthony Location
  • St. Anthony City Building: 420 N Bridge St, St. Anthony, ID 83445
  • Hours 10am to 2pm

Health officials say the effort is about more than just cleaning out clutter—it’s about protecting families and communities. Unused medications left in homes can increase the risk of accidental poisoning, misuse, and environmental harm if they are thrown away or flushed improperly.

During the event, officials will accept prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, and even veterinary medications. Vape pens and e-cigarette devices will also be accepted, as long as batteries are removed. Needles will not be accepted.

The impact of these events can be significant. During the last Take Back Day in October 2025, more than 480 pounds of unused and expired medications were collected in Eastern Idaho alone, with a total of 6,038 pounds collected statewide.

Community members who participate may also receive educational materials while supplies last. For those unable to attend Saturday’s event, Eastern Idaho Public Health offers year-round options, including free drug deactivation packets and information on permanent drop-off locations.

Officials say taking just a few minutes to properly dispose of medications can make a big difference in preventing drug misuse and keeping communities safe.

To learn more about the National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, visit the DEA website here.