Lack of precipitation could put Idaho in multi-year drought
Idaho could be headed towards a multi-year drought if the state doesn’t receive some much-needed snowpack this…
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Bannock County Commissioners appoint Torey Danner as new Coroner
Bannock County Commissioners announced Monday they appointed Torey Danner to fill the open Coroner position in the…
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CDC recommends masks for schools as East Idaho districts in fall planning process
School districts are in the process of updating their Covid-19 policies for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year, just as the CDC is now encouraging…
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Drought contributing to harsher allergies, poor air quality
The drought much of the Northwest is experiencing is affecting East Idahoans breathing in more ways than one.…
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Affordable housing projects underway in Pocatello amidst tight market
Some relief may be coming to Pocatello’s housing crunch, as two affordable housing projects are getting started in the Gate…
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Antique aircraft fly into Blackfoot Airport Wednesday
People in East Idaho may catch a glimpse of an antique aircraft flying through the sky Wednesday, as dozens fly into Blackfoot for an…
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Aid for Friends asks for donations to stock new homeless shelter, open house tonight
There will soon be a new, warm place for Pocatelloans experiencing homelessness to rest their…
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East Idaho teachers learn how to fly drones, plans to add to STEM curriculum
East Idaho teachers are learning how to fly drones so they can implement the technology into their STEM…
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Multiple vehicle accident shuts down I15 near Blackfoot
Idaho State Police report a multi-vehicle crash northbound on I15 near milepost…
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Some Pocatello Council members hosting information meetings at local parks
Pocatello City Council members Claudia Ortega, Roger Bray, and Chris Stevens will be conducting a city-wide listening and information tour during…
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Delta variant not dominant in Idaho yet, COVID-19 vaccinations stall
The pandemic may not be impeding our everyday lives as much lately, but for some people, it is certainly not…
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Police busy with illegal firework calls
It was a busy weekend for local law enforcement agencies who spent their nights responding to calls for illegal fireworks…
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Incredibly rare dual-sex butterfly found at Pingree Butterfly Haven
A Pingree couple with a passion for butterflies came upon a one in a million find: a butterfly with both sex…
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Two teenagers die in crash on US26
Two teenagers are dead after a car crash on the highways east of Idaho…
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Pocatello recyclables end up in landfills, costing City a quarter million dollars
Time spent sorting your trash may be fruitless and costly, as was uncovered in a Pocatello budget hearing this…
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Western state police unite to slow speedy drivers
Fewer cars on the road during the pandemic may have offered room for drivers to feel at ease speeding. That’s become a safety hazard for western…
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New owners revive old Pocatello Naval Ordnance Plant, rename it “Titan Center”
An iconic piece of Pocatello’s industrial history is getting…
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Dry spring could mean lost crops for East Idaho farmers
A dryer than normal spring for East Idaho could mean trouble for area farmers, especially potato…
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Fort Hall fireworks stands open for season, expecting big sales
Fort Hall has long been a popular place for East Idaho families to buy their fireworks from, due to their large…
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Idaho misses first coronavirus vaccine goal
As the country celebrated reaching 50% of American adults vaccinated, Idaho missed its first vaccination goal by just…
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100 Deadliest Days off to bad start, ISP urges caution
At least 10 people died in 8 separate accidents statewide during the 3-day Memorial Day weekend, according to Idaho State…
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Brady Chapel opens to public for Memorial Day, fundraising efforts continue
People got a taste of Pocatello history, as the Brady Chapel opened to the public on Memorial…
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Idaho Dept. of Finance warns investors about virtual currency
The director if the Idaho Department of Finance is warning people of the risks of investing in…
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Pocatello Mayor fears new property tax law will jeopardize growth
A new property tax law that aimed to lessen the burden on homeowners has city officials sounding the…
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Idaho Falls summer food program to begin Jun 6
Students will have access to food all summer long, thanks to community…
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Local hero teen who died saving girlfriend awarded Carnegie medal
A local hero is posthumously being honored for his…
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Community recovery meeting for Rigby school shooting happening Monday
Rigby Police are offering a “community recovery meeting” on Monday for the families affected by the shooting at Rigby Middle…
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Police identify body found in Chubbuck
The Chubbuck Police Department has identified a body found in a field Saturday as Karl…
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Help Wanted: Idaho’s “job-seeker market” makes it hard to hire
‘Help Wanted’ signs are glaring at drivers along Yellowstone Ave. in Pocatello, begging people to apply for a…
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Used car prices rising as new vehicles in short supply
Car dealerships in the area are having a hard time keeping their new vehicle inventory stocked, so buyers are turning to used cars…
Continue Reading Vaccine hesitancy slowing down Idaho’s race against COVID-19
Fewer people are lining up to get a needle in their arm as Idahoans feel uncertain about getting a new…
Continue Reading Back to school following Rigby Middle School shooting
New resources are coming to support the Rigby Middle School community and their rebound from last week’s…
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A Day of Awareness: Matthew Broncho still missing
More than two years later, Fort Hall man Matthew Broncho is still missing. He’s one of countless missing Native Americans that have vanished without…
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Groundbreaking kicks off construction of Portneuf Medical Plaza
Construction on a new medical plaza in our area is officially…
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Idaho transgender sports ban heard in District Court
Idaho’s trailblazing and controversial ban on transgender women in collegiate sports was heard in District Court…
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“A bad idea altogether:” Pocatello Mayor against bill to change city election years
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad is speaking out against Senate Bill 1111, calling it “a bad idea altogether,” that would make city governments a…
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Pocatello City Council repeals mask ordinance
The Pocatello City Council is planning to readdress the City’s face covering ordinance on…
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Preparing your property for fire season
With the weather warming up, fire officials are hoping property owners will take steps to make sure they’re ready for fire…
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Local artist helps renew “Oasis Bar” neon sign in Old Town
Another historic Old Town Pocatello neon sign is being brought back to life with the help of a local…
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“A slap in the face:” Idaho legislature at odds over education spending
Multiple education budgets have failed in the House because of concerns over what students are being taught in the…
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Family of man who starved in jail speaks out about lack of criminal charges
The family of the Pocatello man who died in the custody of the Bannock County Jail held a joint press conference with Sheriff Tony Manu on…
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Local 16-year-old missing since February, mom pleads for help
A local 16-year-old girl is still missing after seven…
Continue Reading Housing shortage impacting first time buyers, renters
A cutthroat housing market is seriously impacting first time home buyers and renters in Southeast…
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Bannock County looks forward to eventful summer, vaccinations pick up
After a year of cancellations, postponements, and virtual gatherings, Bannock County is looking forward to an eventful…
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New wedding venues to open near Pocatello
The Gate City area is expanding the limited options for couples to tie the…
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Strike teams armor Idaho ag and mining workers against COVID-19
Idaho’s agriculture and mining industries are protecting themselves against the…
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Controlled burns to help Aspen trees may make smoke visible in Pocatello area
People in the Pocatello and Inkom areas may see smoke from controlled fires this…
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“Avoid it:” Using muddy trails makes mangled mess for summer
People are flocking to the trails as East Idaho enjoys a taste of spring weather. But adventuring into mud can cause more problems than dirty…
Continue Reading People 55+ with at risk conditions, grocery workers eligible for vaccine
On Monday, vaccine eligibility opened up to Idahoans 55 and older with underlying medical conditions and to people in a variety of jobs, like…
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School elections take place Tuesday
Bannock County election officials say the turnout has been…
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Challis, Salmon communities raise money for young man’s surgery
Rowdy Piva of Challis, Idaho is turning 21 Thursday, but instead of celebrating, he’s in Minnesota fighting for his…
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A look at Idaho’s Black History and Future
As Black History Month comes to a close, KIFI takes a look at Idaho’s Black…
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SIPH mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic now open to eligible groups
People in the current priority groups are breaking in the new mass vaccination clinic in Southeast…
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A look at the progress of Pocatello High School addition
Good weather is keeping construction moving on the Pocatello High School…
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ISU celebrates Black History Month with week of virtual events
In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of virtual…
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Effort to recall D25 Board members collecting donations, Gebhardt responds
Some of the Board’s recent choices has brought the threat of a…
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All Pocatello Police officers will soon have body cameras
Next time you see a Pocatello Police officer, smile. You’re on…
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Scavenger hunt at Pebble Creek to fundraise for prostate cancer research
A local nonprofit, Ride on Dads, is partnering with Pebble Creek Ski Area to host a fundraiser for prostate cancer…
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PCSD25 to resume 5-day in-person learning for all grades K-12 on March 1
During Tuesday evening’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action to resume a 5-day, in-person…
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Driest winter on record for Pocatello valley so far
Neighbors in Pocatello haven’t had to break out the snow shovel much this winter…
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Bannock Sheriffs Office retires drug dog into care of his handler
After 8 years in the force, Bannock County Sheriff drug dog Ryder is retiring into the care of his…
Continue Reading People 65 and older can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho
As of 10:00 a.m. Monday, there are still appointments available in March.…
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Rexburg senator leads way for restitution for Tapp, wrongfully convicted
A Rexburg Senator is among Idaho lawmakers who are leading the way for a bill that would compensate people who have been wrongfully incarcerated in…
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East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others
Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…
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LDS Church distributes food to area Native Americans in need
On Monday, Church members and volunteers helped distribute 1,300 free boxes of food to Native American neighbors in Southeast Idaho.…
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New strain of COVID-19 expected to appear in East Idaho soon
Health officials believe the new and more contagious strain of Covid-19 is likely soon to be, or is already in, East…
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North Bannock Fire seeks $500k levy, Pocatello Creek fire station
Neighbors in north Bannock County will have the chance to vote on a proposed levy to fund the future of the North Bannock Fire…
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ISU hosts MLK Day virtual events throughout week
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of Covid-safe…
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#IdahoKind campaign aims to serve one million hungry Idahoans
The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we…
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Zoo Idaho building new ticket office, gift shop with help from Connections
Animal lovers can expect a new feature at Zoo Idaho this…
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Portneuf Medical Center staff receive their 2nd COVID-19 vaccine dose
Portneuf Medical Center staff began administering and receiving their second dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine…
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Accidental electrocution kills Pocatello man, shuts off neighborhood power
A 71-year-old Pocatello man died in his home Tuesday night after an accidental…
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D25 Board votes to keep secondary students in hybrid schedule for now
On Tuesday evening, the Board will consider changing the hybrid schedule or leave it as…
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Local seniors get their first COVID-19 shot this week
Residents of Independence Home in Pocatello were buzzing with excitement Monday while receiving their first dose of the Covid-19…
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Idaho group to try for recreational marijuana in 2022
Groups of Idaho activists are renewing the effort to legalize marijuana, both for medicinal and recreational…
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New CEO takes over Bannock Development, to focus on digital footprint
There’s a new face at the helm of Bannock Development, a nonprofit focused on the continued growth of the…
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Local pharmacies preparing for next phase of vaccine rollout
Ed Snell’s Pharmacy Shop in Pocatello expects to have their first 2,000 doses of the vaccine in hand by the end of January.…
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Ongoing vandalism costing Portneuf Wellness Complex thousands
There’s an ongoing vandalism problem at the Portneuf Wellness…
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SD25 picks Thunder for new Pocatello High School mascot
School District 25 Board of Trustees unanimously voted to replace the Pocatello Indians with the Pocatello…
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ISP reminds drivers to clear windows, roof of snow
A fresh blanket of snow may not be so welcome to the driver who woke up…
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First kid in SIPH District diagnosed with MIS-C, sent to Primary Children’s
A 12-year-old boy from Montpelier tested positive for the coronavirus on Oct. 26. A month later, after returning to school feeling fine, his organs…
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A look inside the Portneuf Medical Center’s Covid-19 unit
As Covid-19 hospitalizations in Idaho tick up and up, the Portneuf Medical Center staff are feeling the…
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Survey shows people narrowly prefer Phantoms to Bison for new PHS mascot
The least favorite option is the Pocatello Thunder with a thunder mascot.…
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Local police dog unexpectedly dies on-duty
The Pocatello Police Department is mourning the unexpected death of K9…
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Fire fighter groups call for EMTs to get priority access to Covid-19 vaccine
As states start to role out plans for their Covid-19 vaccine distribution, there are pleas for who should be first…
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ISU goes remote for remainder of semester
As planned, Idaho State University is returning to remote learning for the remainder of the fall…
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Negative COVID-19 test not a green light for family Thanksgiving, safety tips from SIPH
Families across the country are making the tough decision this week as to how they’ll spend their…
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Local school district in need of bus drivers
Covid-19 is complicating an already short bus driver supply, making it difficult for the district to fulfill the transportation needs of 8,400…
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Cyclists donate 1,000 turkeys for Pocatello Cranskgiving
More than 1,000 families will have a complete Thanksgiving dinner, thanks to the donations of the Pocatello cycling…
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Local first responders train at ISU’s new Disaster Response Complex
Local first responders trained at Idaho State University’s new Disaster Response Complex on…
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Idaho National Guard waiting for COVID-19 calls for help
The executive order acts as a notice for the guard to prepare to be called to hospitals and long-term care facilities across the…
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Local artist brightens Old Town Pocatello with 140-feet-long mural
Old Town Pocatello is a little more colorful, thanks to the work of local artist, Nick…
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Shakespeare in Masks: ISU theatre performs for small, virtual audiences
The Idaho State University theatre department is finding ways to perform during the…
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New memorial dedicated to hundreds of local veterans
A family project to honor local veterans is finally complete, after years of work from two…
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Friends rally big turkey donation in honor of cyclist lost in hit-and-run
The community will feel a local woman’s generous spirit in both their pedals and their poultry this…
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Idaho businesses urge people to use ‘common sense’ as COVID-19 cases rise
The Idaho Business for Education published an open letter, urging Idahoans to listen to doctors and use “good old Idaho common…
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Chubbuck voters say no to evaluating city merger, new library
Chubbuckians are passionate about Chubbuck, and they made that clear in Tuesday’s…
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Police investigate bomb threat in Chubbuck
Police have blocked off access to the Family Dollar in Chubbuck after an employee reported a call received about a suspicious package at 3:00 p.m.…
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Bannock, Bonneville Counties early votes exceed half of 2016 total votes
Early voting was encouraged by Idaho state officials all year, in order to keep Election Day polls from becoming super spreaders of the…
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KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Mike Saville
Saville is running to represent District 28 in the state…
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