Conner Nuckols

Idaho Falls

Multimedia Journalist and Producer at KIFI-TV (Idaho Falls, ID)

Multimedia Journalist and Producer at WXPI-TV (Idaho Falls, ID)

Conner Nuckols is a weekend anchor for KAALTV ABC 6 News in Rochester, Minnesota. Send your story ideas to [email protected]

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Pressing Moments: 5th anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic

Mar 25, 2025 | wric.com | Conner Nuckols

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In the latest episode of Pressing Moments, host Conner Nuckols is joined by StormTracker8 meteorologists Matt DiNardo and Jacqueline Waters to discuss the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the pandemic’s 5th anniversary, the guests shared their experiences working in weather at that time. To watch more podcasts and livestream content, head to the WRIC NOW page.
Pressing Moments: COVID-19 Pandemic Ahead of 5th Anniversary

Mar 12, 2025 | wric.com | Conner Nuckols

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In a matter of months, COVID-19 went from being a head-scratching concern to one of the worst pandemics in the world. WRIC NOW’s newest podcast, “Pressing Moments,” is digging into what life was like for journalists during a time when their whole field was turned upside down. 8News Anchor Heather Hope and Reporter Alexis Bellamy join Executive Producer and host Conner Nuckols to reflect on the early days of the pandemic.
Metro Richmond Zoo gets a hippopotamus for Christmas

Dec 25, 2024 | dcnewsnow.com | Conner Nuckols

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — It’s a girl! The Metro Richmond Zoo is welcoming its new baby pygmy hippo just before the holidays. The baby hippo was born on Dec. 9 to parents Iris and Corwin, according to the zoo. This is their third calf together. At five days old, she weighed 15 lbs, but when full grown, this pygmy hippo could weigh as much as 600 Ibs. Pygmy hippos are endangered species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa. Less than 2,500 mature individuals remain in the wild.
Clear skies for Friday, but clouds rolling in for the weekend - Local News 8

May 31, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Clear skies for Friday, but clouds rolling in for the weekend IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - It will be a quiet weather day to round out the work week a weak low pressure system builds over the region today. This will allow for mostly clear skies throughout the day, light winds and no precipitation.
Stormy Wednesday before the sunshine returns for the weekend - Local News 8

May 29, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Stormy Wednesday before the sunshine returns for the weekend IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Thunderstorms and high winds roll into our communities today. We have a chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. It will increase a little more between noon and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Once the thunderstorms are over, partly cloudy skies return. However, will be under a high wind advisory until 9 p.m. tonight. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
Sunshine before thunderstorms roll in - Local News 8

May 28, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Sunshine before thunderstorms roll in IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Today will be the warmest day we`ve seen across eastern Idaho since at least early October. Most of our communities can expect to see temperatures in the low 80's and upper 70's today. Tonight we`ll see a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tomorrow we will see increased chances of rain and thunderstorms. Winds will also be picking up into the 20 - 30 mph range.
Idaho Falls Fire Department saves game store - Local News 8

May 21, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Idaho Falls Fire Department saves game store IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday morning on the 500 block of 2nd Street. According to the Idaho Falls Fire, the owner of Backlight Gamez called 911 around 3:58 a.m., saying they received a notification of activity from a security system. They told first responders they saw smoke building up on the security cameras inside their business.
Idaho Falls Bandits ready to take on Chukars - Local News 8

May 20, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Idaho Falls Bandits ready to take on Chukars IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - It's a tradition that baseball fans in Idaho Falls wait for every year. The Idaho Falls Bandits and Chukars have been duking it out for years. The friendly game gives both teams a chance to have a little fun before their seasons start. While they technically keep score, this game is basically the live-action version of the Sandlot. They're playing for the love of the sport. No real winners or losers. Just baseball.
Idaho Falls Bandits ready to take on Chukars - Local News 8

May 20, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Idaho Falls Bandits ready to take on Chukars IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - It's a tradition that baseball fans in Idaho Falls wait for every year. The Idaho Falls Bandits and Chukars have been duking it out for years. The friendly game gives both teams a chance to have a little fun before their seasons start. While they technically keep score, this game is basically the live-action version of the Sandlot. They're playing for the love of the sport. No real winners or losers. Just baseball.
Free Shred Day in Ammon - Local News 8

May 9, 2024 | localnews8.com | Conner Nuckols

Free Shred Day in Ammon AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) - If you were doing some spring cleaning this year, odds are you may have found a lot of old documents with sensitive information you may not want to throw away. Journey Financial Services in Ammon is holding a free Shred Day event to help people safely get rid of these documents.