Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade
Idaho State University is celebrating a big upgrade to their incredibly rare nuclear…
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Idaho experiencing “shecession” as local moms take brunt of economic crisis
Moms are taking the brunt of the economic crisis, leading some to call this a…
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Local children’s museum officially opens in Chubbuck
Two local moms are celebrating after accomplishing their dream to open a children’s…
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Pocatello airport recovering from COVID-19 shutdowns
The air travel industry has taken a hit from the pandemic. Even small airports, like the Pocatello Regional Airport, felt the…
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Former Idaho governor candidate charged with murder in Colorado cold case
Former Idaho gubernatorial candidate Steve Pankey was arrested and charged in the 1984 cold case of a 12-year-old Colorado…
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KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Ernie Moser
Three men are facing off for Bannock County Commissioner District One. Among them is incumbent Ernie Moser.…
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KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Lorin Nielsen
Former Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen is among the candidates eyeing the Bannock County Commissioner…
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KIFI/KIDK Voter Guide: Robert Ballard
Pocatello resident Robert Ballard is running for the County Commissioner District…
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Indigenous Peoples Day at ISU goes virtual
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, Idaho State University is hosting a week of virtual…
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Census count continues in Southeast Idaho
Despite the turmoil of 2020, census takers are still trying to count every person in…
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Small town hit with two early morning vehicle thefts
The Power County Sheriff’s Office is investigating two separate incidents of stolen vehicles in Rockland on Monday…
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Southeast Idaho law enforcement attend crisis intervention training
Law enforcement officials in Southeast Idaho spent the last week learning from mental health professionals.…
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East Idaho fires burned less acres, more started by humans
In a typical fire season, about 106 fires in east Idaho will burn about 80,000…
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Police release name of suspect shot by officers
Pocatello Police are releasing the name of the person who was shot by officers on Friday…
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Vandals topple over iconic statue at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library confirmed that someone toppled over the iconic statue of a boy outside the…
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Concrete ramps put in on Portneuf River for floaters
As part of the City of Pocatello’s initiative to revitalize the Portneuf River, four new concrete ramps were installed along the…
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“Completely out of the blue;” local woman shares story of postpartum heart attack
Bridget Klassen never had a heart issue before 2020.…
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Pocatello Animal Services to address stray cat problem with trap and release
The Pocatello Animal Services is taking a new approach to an age-old problem: stray…
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Health officials warn Southeast Idaho hospitals nearing high capacity
The biggest threat Covid-19 poses to our healthcare system is the potential that hospitals will fill…
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Locals rally to support full class, sports, optional masks
Locals attended a rally at the Portneuf Wellness Complex on Wednesday to share their grievances with the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District’s…
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BLM’s ‘Very Large Air Tanker’ used in East Oregon fires
The tanker can reach to Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and East Oregon where Barnes said it was dispatched to the other…
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Election 2020: Important dates to know
With less than two months until the 2020 election, it’s important to have a plan to vote safely this…
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Bannock County to hold public hearing on foregone taxes
Bannock County, along with the ambulance district and the abatement district, are planning to reserve about $1 million in foregone…
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Club Charley’s reopens for belated Pocatello Pride
Despite “outstanding” losses from the mandatory bar shut down, Club Charley’s in Pocatello is finally…
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Wind gusts rip 100-year-old trees from FMC Park
A Labor Day wind storm, with gusts of 110 mph in some areas, wreaked havoc on the FMC Park in West…
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Meet the new CEO of the Portneuf Medical Center
Jordan Herget is returning to Idaho to take on the role of CEO of the…
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Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan visiting south Idaho
During a tour through southern Idaho, Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan stopped in Pocatello…
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Demand for Medical Lab Scientists booms due to COVID-19, ISU sees 100% job placement rate
The pandemic has brought a critical–and often forgotten–medical field to the forefront, and it’s benefitting some Idaho State University…
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Chubbuck asking for public input on plans for Downtown
The City of Chubbuck is asking the public to weigh in on their plans to create a…
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Idaho’s rate of positive COVID-19 cases are dropping, but not enough, health officials say
It appears social distancing measures and mask mandates could be reducing Idaho’s rate of Covid-19…
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D25 students return to school amid pandemic “went really well”
Students and teachers are back in the classroom after a long hiatus from the…
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What to know about mail-in voting in Idaho
Even with in-person voting as an option, people in Bannock County are planning…
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Bannock County Jail confirms 4 inmates test positive for COVID-19
In a press conference Thursday, Manu confirmed four inmates tested positive for COVID-19 this…
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Scammers impersonate Pocatello Police in money-grabbing calls
Three separate people called police to report someone impersonating an officer asking for…
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Students roar back to ISU for first day of in-person learning, masks on
For the first time since March 15, Idaho State University is bustling with students ready to learn, despite the…
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“Impressions of 2020”: Local artists back for 2nd year at Old Town Alley
For the second year in a row, the Old Town Alley Outdoor Gallery is offering a space for artists to put their talents on…
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Senate candidate Paulette Jordan discusses voter suppression, census in Fort Hall
Jordan discussed the implications of the pandemic on tribes, voter suppression and low tribal participation in the census.…
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U.S. government agrees to pay Pocatello family $38,500 over M-44 bomb that killed dog, injured teen
After a years long battle, the U.S. government agreed to admit responsibility in the injury of a local teen and the death of his…
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Local mom’s new smile is “life changing” thanks to giveaway
In November, Hannah Lyngar was awarded a $50,000 smile makeover from the dental surgeons.…
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ISBOE extends waiver of college entrance exams
This waiver determines how students will be accepted into state universities and colleges in fall…
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COVID-19 fake news: how to spot it and what locals are doing to stop it
The spreading of false information was already an issue before the pandemic, but now it’s become a big problem for public…
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Pocatello Greek Festival canceled due to COVID-19
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church chose to cancel the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…
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It’s BOSS: Blackfoot School District working on new online option
The Blackfoot School District 55 is working on an online option for families who want to avoid in-person learning, but still want to stay in the…
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New market in Old Town Pocatello aims to support local artisans
There’s a new place for Pocatellans to support local…
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“Ride On Dads:” a Pocatello dad on a mission to get men tested for prostate cancer
He’s an avid cyclist, father and husband, and he’s battling prostate…
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Pocatello teachers association asking for more protection in district’s plan to reopen
In this once-in-a-lifetime pandemic, school districts are working from scratch to make a safe plan that allows in-person…
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Pocatello man charged with enticing a child, posted video alleges he is hiding in bushes
After a video surfaced of a 26-year-old Pocatello man allegedly waiting for a 13-year-old girl to have sex, police arrested him for enticing a…
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SIPH concerned about Idaho’s rising cases
Officials are determining what conditions would cause southeast Idaho to rollback…
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BTPO 6 year plan to improve Pocatello’s ADA access
People can now weigh in on how they’d like to use tax dollars to improve Bannock County’s…
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People waiting up to a week for COVID-19 test results as supplies dwindle
This slowdown of results makes it difficult for public health offices to control the…
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Fireworks likely caused Pocatello fire, BLM urges caution for Independence Day
The 8-acre fire that burned dangerously close to homes behind the Outback Golf Park was likely caused by…
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Don’t forget the Flag Code this Independence Day
There’s a lot of rules in the Flag Code, which makes it hard to remember all of them.…
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Reclaim Idaho and medical marijuana petitioners celebrate a win for citizen initiatives
Advocates for citizen initiatives are celebrating a judge’s recent ruling regarding petitions during the…
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Marsh Valley School District superintendent in stable condition after attack
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the Marsh Valley School District superintendent was attacked with a baseball bat on…
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Pocatello makes improvements to City Creek Trail thanks to donation from Portneuf Health Trust
Mountain bikers and doctors alike are happy to see the end of the infamous Heart Attack…
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Incoming cold storage facility expected to heat up ag industry
The facility is expected to help the local ag industry reach across the nation and into other…
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Pocatello women spreading kindness and glitter as Porch Pixies
They wear wings, carry glitter and are the “adult version of ding-dong…
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‘Animationland’ exhibit offers clean, hands on experience for families
Animationland teaches guests how to create their own animation, from their…
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Less people booked into Bannock jail during pandemic been “a great relief”
Police are booking fewer people into jail in order to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak, but its causing unintended…
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Pocatello approves money for long-vacant Hoku plant
The Pocatello Development Authority approved the use of $420,000 to improve utilities at the…
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Idaho AG warns of new scam impersonating contact tracers
Scammers are impersonating contact tracers to get people’s financial…
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Pocatello Police reviving Neighborhood Watch program
The Pocatello Police are reviving the lost Neighborhood Watch program to foster relationships with the…
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Coronavirus causing massive backlog in jury trials
Hundreds of people in the Sixth District Court are waiting for a jury…
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Bannock County property values keep rising as assessments go out
Property assessments were sent out on June 1.…
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ISU lays out plans to resume in-person class in the Fall, no tuition increase
Classes, on-campus housing and sporting events will return in the fall, but they will function differently in accordance with CDC…
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Amy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety
Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…
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Bannock County cancels PRIDDAHO and state rodeo championships
Bannock County Commissioners revoked access to county facilities for two upcoming…
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“Losses are outstanding:” bar owners hit hard during shut down
Zero bar sales, no patrons and little financial guidance made it difficult for bars to get through the…
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Movies are back: theaters plan to reopen after Governor gives OK
Royal Theaters plan to open the Blackfoot Movie Mill and the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.…
Continue Reading High school rodeo state champs to be held in Pocatello
While other events planned for the event center, like the Hairball concert, are canceled, Moser said the rodeo is a different…
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