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Police seek suspect car involved in shooting incident

September 29, 2020 8:26 am Cole Sams

Chubbuck Police have released a surveillance picture of the car they believe was involved in a shooting incident early Tuesday…

Spay/neuter clinic benefits pets in Fort Hall

September 28, 2020 3:38 pm Cole Sams

Our pet population is getting curbed in…

#5 QB Zach Park gets play from HC Dave Spillett in Pocatello's 32-6 win over Idaho Falls

Pocatello cruises by Idaho Falls

September 26, 2020 12:35 am Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Pocatello took the lead in the first and never looked back, defeating Idaho Falls 32-6. The Indians are back home next…

Brady Power throws it downfield for a Dietrich touchdown as the Blue Devils win 34-24.

Dietrich defeats North Gem in back-and-forth contest

September 26, 2020 12:12 am Cole Sams

BANCROFT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After a close first half, Dietrich used a strong performance in the second to power past North Gem 34-24. Next…

Holt Arena, home to one of Pocatello's main COVID-19 testing sites

New equipment could shrink turn around time for COVID-19 tests in Eastern Idaho

September 25, 2020 11:57 am Cole Sams

Waiting a long time for COVID-19 test results may be a thing of the past.…

Participants in Wednesday's cleanup pick up trash alongside Hiline Road in Chubbuck

Chamber of Commerce clean up Hiline Road ahead of fall event

September 24, 2020 10:26 am Cole Sams

The Pocatello and Chubbuck region may be getting a bit of a makeover.…

Aftermath from Monday's brush fire across from Alvin Ricken Drive

Pocatello Fire Department act swiftly in Monday’s fire

September 23, 2020 6:07 pm Cole Sams

The Pocatello Fire Department had quite an eventful day on Monday.…

Vigil held at U.S. District Courthouse held in Ruth Bader Ginsburg's honor on Saturday

Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact felt in Eastern Idaho

September 22, 2020 9:10 pm Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) -Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been small in stature, but her death has resonated around the country and here in Idaho.…

#12 Logan Corta scores touchdown against Rockland

North Gem pulls off upset against Rockland

September 19, 2020 12:27 am Cole Sams

Despite an 0-3 start, North Gem defied the odds and shocked undefeated Rockland…

#4 Quarterback Easton Durham in shotgun during 3rd quarter

Highland cruises past Pocatello in Black and Blue Bowl

September 18, 2020 11:48 pm Cole Sams

Behind a strong performance from quarterback Easton Durham, Highland wins their 10th straight Black and Blue Bowl over Pocatello 31-7.…

Air quality in the Pocatello region registers in yellow zone

September 17, 2020 7:19 pm Cole Sams

Southeast Idaho remains a safe place to be outside.…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board Member Dave Mattson looks on as student gives his thoughts concerning the mascot decision.

Board of Trustees vote to change Pocatello mascot

September 16, 2020 2:13 am Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Another school in Idaho is transitioning from a Native American nickname. At Tuesday’s Pocatello/Cubbuck School…

Lighthouse Christian off to 2-0 start with win at North Gem.

September 11, 2020 11:56 pm Cole Sams

BANCROFT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Lighthouse Christian took control of the game early and held control throughout, defeating North Gem 34-12. Next week,…

#5 Jaxon Shuman celebrates touchdown in Highland 31-13 victory over Century

Highland wins cross-town showdown against Century

September 11, 2020 11:40 pm Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After getting out to a 14-0 lead in the first, Highland held control the rest of the way and defeated Century 31-13.…

Pocatello City Hall, where Thursday's city council work session took place

20-Year master plan for Zoo Idaho discussed during city council work session

September 10, 2020 8:17 pm Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — Big changes are in the works for one of Pocatello’s most popular landmarks. During Thursday’s city council work…

Living and dining area inside Calming Rivers Adult Day Care

New adult day care center comes to Pocatello

September 9, 2020 10:15 pm Cole Sams

Pocatello has its first ever adult day care center.…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees hold meeting on Sept.8

Decision upcoming for the Pocatello mascot debate

September 8, 2020 8:04 pm Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — The Board of Trustees for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 met this morning to discuss the name change…

Emma Watts, author, is attending Idaho State University for the Fall 2020 semester

ISU student co-authors book on mental health

September 6, 2020 10:00 pm Cole Sams

COVID-19 has played a role in the lives of everyone in this country, whether it be directly or…

General Manager Mike Dixon operating machinery during renovations

Pebble Creek installing new additions to its Ski Area

September 5, 2020 11:31 pm Cole Sams

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The ski area in Inkom is currently working on some new renovations. “We’re expanding our snowmaking down the south part of…

#2 Hyrum Hueseveldt walks in endzone after scoring on first drive.

Fast start for Teton leads to victory over Marsh Valley

September 5, 2020 12:53 am Cole Sams

ARIMO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Teton scored on their first two possessions of the game and were in control throughout, defeating Marsh Valley 28-18 The…

#70 Dawson Kramer from Camas County takes handoff to the goaline.

Camas County rallies to beat North Gem

September 5, 2020 12:27 am Cole Sams

BANCROFT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – After trailing by two scores early in the second half, Camas County comes back to defeat North Gem 16-14. The victory…

COVID-19 cases increase in Southeast Idaho

September 2, 2020 8:44 pm Cole Sams

Southeast Idaho Public Health reported 140 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on September…

Premier Properties Real Estate in Pocatello, Idaho

Mortgage rates experience decline in Eastern Idaho

September 1, 2020 7:18 pm Cole Sams

While the pandemic hit the economy pretty hard in 2020, one aspect that has changed is the buying power of the consumer.…

ISU students help in Portneuf River cleanup

Volunteers clean Portneuf River in Pocatello

August 29, 2020 7:08 pm Cole Sams

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Members of the Pocatello community came together for a cleanup of the Portneuf River on August 29. The volunteers met…

Grace runs past North Gem in defensive battle

August 29, 2020 12:54 am Cole Sams

After a scoreless first half, Grace was able to seize the momentum and defeat North Gem 14-6.…

Aberdeen playing American Falls on Friday night

Aberdeen takes down American Falls

August 29, 2020 12:26 am Cole Sams

AMERICAN FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Aberdeen got out to an early 14-0 lead in the first half and never gave it up, defeating arch rival American…

AMC Theater in Chubbuck reopens its doors

August 27, 2020 7:19 pm Cole Sams

Chubbuck, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- For the first time since March, the AMC CLASSIC Pine Ridge 11 Theater in Chubbuck is open for business. The theater is…

Relay for Life in Pocatello to be held virtually

August 27, 2020 6:26 pm Cole Sams

The annual Relay for Life event in Pocatello will look a little different in…

Inkom awarded $500,000 grant to construct sidewalks in town, ITD plans to update bridges

August 26, 2020 6:41 pm Cole Sams

INKOM, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – There are some big plans for Inkom’s infrastructure in the near future. Recently, the town was awarded the Transportation…

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August 26, 2020 5:10 pm Cole Sams

This MMJ is bringing his Southern heritage all the way into Eastern…

Positive COVID-19 case causes Portneuf District Library to temporarily shut down

August 25, 2020 2:02 pm Cole Sams

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck announced on Monday that one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19.…