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Group protesting death penalty held vigil at Bannock County Courthouse

January 15, 2021 6:08 pm Linda Larsen

A group protesting the death penalty held a vigil at the Bannock County Courthouse…

COVID-19 screenings continue at ISU Pocatello campus

January 15, 2021 5:49 pm Linda Larsen

COVID-19 screenings will continue on the Idaho State University campus in…

ISU sees big jump in COVID-19 cases

January 15, 2021 5:34 pm Linda Larsen

There was a big jump in coronavirus cases this week on the campus of Idaho State University in…

COVID-19 screening at ISU temporarily shut down

January 8, 2021 2:46 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University unexpectedly had to close their COVID-19 screening site Friday because they ran out of testing supplies.…

ISU COVID-19 cases drop

December 18, 2020 6:03 pm Linda Larsen

There seems to be a reversal on the Idaho State University campus in…

Getting your gifts through TSA this holiday season

December 18, 2020 5:49 pm Linda Larsen

If you are planning a flight to see loved ones this holiday season, there are some things you should do to make sure your presents make it to their…

PCSD25 school board trustees facing possible recall

December 11, 2020 5:59 pm Linda Larsen

The countdown is on for three members of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of…

ISU sees increase in COVID-19 cases

December 11, 2020 5:11 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University saw a sharp increase in COVID-19 cases this week despite the fact that students did not return to in person class after…

TSA unveils changes to keep travelers safer this holiday season

December 11, 2020 5:02 pm Linda Larsen

As part of the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) “Stay Healthy. Stay Secure.” campaign, the agency has made procedural and policy…

Pocatello TSA agent wins national title

December 11, 2020 9:05 am Linda Larsen

Pocatello has one of the smallest airports in the nation but they just brought home one of the biggest awards.…

Chubbuck purchases new media system

December 4, 2020 6:05 pm Linda Larsen

The City of Chubbuck has recently put some COVID-19 funding to good…

Spreading Christmas cheer

December 4, 2020 5:55 pm Linda Larsen

We see lots of beautiful Christmas decorations this time of year. How about a mobile…

Angel Tree donations needed

December 4, 2020 4:06 pm Linda Larsen

If there was ever a year when we need Christmas angels, this is it, and the Salvation Army is hoping that even more of us will earn our wings this…

Will a mask mandate come to Chubbuck?

November 20, 2020 5:42 pm Linda Larsen

In Thursday night’s regular Pocatello City Council Meeting, council members voted to approve a public health emergency…

ISU COVID-19 cases rise for 2nd straight week

November 20, 2020 5:32 pm Linda Larsen

For the second straight week, COVID-19 cases on the Idaho State University campus have gone…

Cranksgiving brings Thanksgiving to needy families

November 20, 2020 12:02 pm Linda Larsen

It will be a bird migration of sorts as more than 1,000 turkeys will make their way through the streets of Pocatello, but this migration will help…

Idaho State University professor honored

November 13, 2020 5:17 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University professor and physician assistant Cindy Bunde has been selected for the 2020 William H. Marquardt Community Health Access…

Fauci suggests masks at Thanksgiving gatherings

November 13, 2020 5:15 pm Linda Larsen, Associated Press

For many of us, the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the best times of the year, but this year because of the Coronavirus pandemic, that special family…

ISU confirms slight increase in COVID-19 cases

November 13, 2020 5:11 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University is reporting 51 new COVID-19 cases this…

Kitchen fire in Madison County

November 8, 2020 9:13 pm Linda Larsen

At 6:56pm, Madison Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at 128 N. 5200 W. in the Burton area of Rexburg.…

Heavy work for poll workers

November 6, 2020 5:54 pm Linda Larsen

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COVID-19 closes Bingham County Drivers License Bureau

November 6, 2020 5:40 pm Linda Larsen

Coronavirus is making it difficult to get a drivers license in Bingham…

Pocatello Animal Shelter helping active duty Military and Veterans find a new furry friend

November 6, 2020 12:33 pm Linda Larsen

Veterans Day is next week, and to celebrate, the Pocatello Animal Services is offering to help Active Duty Military and Veterans find a new furry…

Idaho State University COVID-19 case numbers down again

November 6, 2020 12:30 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University is again going the opposite direction of the rest of the state when it comes to positive cases of…

Brady Chapel to hold an open house on Veteran’s Day

November 6, 2020 12:28 pm Linda Larsen

If you have ever driven past Mountain View Cemetery in Pocatello, you have likely noticed Brady Chapel.…

Local baby recovering after a vicious dog attack

October 25, 2020 4:58 pm Linda Larsen

Anita AlQuattan is recovering in the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after being severely mauled by a dog, leaving her with severe…

Scouting for Food to be conducted differently on Saturday

October 23, 2020 11:00 am Linda Larsen

The need for food in our community is great this year because of the…

Health officials offer tips and tricks for Halloween during a pandemic

October 21, 2020 11:33 am Linda Larsen

Halloween traditions may look different this year to keep everyone safe from COVID-19.…

Haunted car wash offers good, clean and scary fun

October 18, 2020 12:49 pm Linda Larsen

Are you looking for something fun and spooky to do but still be…

Holt Arena turns 50

October 16, 2020 6:12 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University is celebrating a very special 50th birthday this…

ISU, BYU-Idaho COVID-19 update

October 16, 2020 11:48 am Linda Larsen

Idaho State University and Brigham Young University Idaho have released COVID-19…

Understanding coronavirus numbers

October 16, 2020 11:11 am Linda Larsen

You don’t have to look very far on the internet to find a dizzying number of conspiracy theories, misinformation and bogus medical opinions mixed…

Deadline for absentee voter registration October 9

October 9, 2020 9:57 pm Linda Larsen

Today is one of the deadlines for Idaho voters hoping to cast an absentee ballot in the November…

Police stop wanted man with pit maneuver

October 9, 2020 1:15 pm Linda Larsen

Pocatello Police used the pit maneuver to capture a man wanted on outstanding warrants.…

New athletic fields for Pocatello Schools

October 2, 2020 5:35 pm Linda Larsen

On September 15, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a 5-year facilities plan recommended by PCSD 25’s Outdoor…

New Aid for Friends Shelter to help homeless

October 2, 2020 3:35 pm Linda Larsen

An iconic Pocatello building is once again going to be making a difference in the lives of the people living in the…

Idaho State University campus COVID-19 cases nearly double this week

October 2, 2020 2:59 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University campus health officials are reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases this…

Eyewitnesses say suspect wasn’t complying with police before shooting

September 26, 2020 11:26 pm Linda Larsen

Kathy and Scott Sievert were working at the Outback Golf Park Friday night when police shot at a suspected thief they had been looking…

D25 recall effort gaining ground

September 25, 2020 5:40 pm Linda Larsen

An effort is gaining ground to recall three board members from the Pocatello/Chubbuck school…

ISU COVID-19 cases jump

September 25, 2020 4:48 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University saw a big jump in COVID-19 cases this week, almost doubling the numbers from last…

Haunted History Walking Tours to begin in October

September 25, 2020 4:43 pm Linda Larsen

Whether you are a history buff or just love a good scare, Old Town Pocatello has something that will do the…

Share a memory of a favorite teacher on social media to raise money for student scholarships

September 18, 2020 5:56 pm Linda Larsen

We all have memories of that favorite teacher who made learning come alive for us.…

Unhappy parents mount school board recall effort

September 18, 2020 4:49 pm Linda Larsen

Immediately after Friday morning’s Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 board meeting finished, Jessie Ward, Troy Sutton and Brandi Clark, members…

Pocatello and Chubbuck consolidation talk intensifies

September 18, 2020 4:22 pm Linda Larsen

Talk of consolidating the cities of Pocatello and Chubbuck seems to be…

Construction zone crashes on the rise

September 18, 2020 4:11 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State Police said construction zone crashes are happening more often because people are not paying…

15 new COVID-19 cases reported at ISU

September 18, 2020 4:00 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 this…

Remembering the Fallen

September 11, 2020 5:39 pm Linda Larsen

Almost every one of us remembers where we were 19 years ago on September…

American Falls students open a new show

September 11, 2020 4:47 pm Linda Larsen

American Falls High School students got to work early and are already opening a new show this…

Extracurricular activities coming back for young students

September 11, 2020 4:41 pm Linda Larsen

The pandemic isn’t curbing many extracurricular events for our young students…

Only you can prevent wildfires

September 11, 2020 4:33 pm Linda Larsen

With fires raging all around us, firefighters are reminding us that many of those fires were…

ISU reports low number of COVID-19 cases

September 11, 2020 4:14 pm Linda Larsen

Anti-pandemic efforts on the Idaho State University campus seem to be…

New skull exhibit at Idaho Museum of Natural History

September 8, 2020 12:52 pm Linda Larsen

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is getting ready for an exhibit that will feature some pretty spooky skulls just in time for…

Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on campus

August 28, 2020 4:50 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho State University says COVID-19 has shown up on…

Aid for Friends fundraiser goes online

August 7, 2020 5:21 pm Linda Larsen

The annual Aid for Friends Splish Splash Fundraiser was hung out to dry this year because of COVID-19, but that is not stopping the shelter from…

INL scientists returning from Mars rover launch

July 31, 2020 5:38 pm Linda Larsen

Idaho National Laboratory scientists are headed home Friday with another feather in their space…

Reclaim Idaho get 7,000 signatures in first week

July 20, 2020 5:56 pm Linda Larsen

Reclaim Idaho is finishing up its first week of collecting online…

Chubbuck now has its own farmers market

July 20, 2020 5:51 pm Linda Larsen

Getting the freshest produce just got easier in one local…

Chubbuck Days Festival canceled

July 17, 2020 6:27 pm Linda Larsen

The recent spike in coronavirus cases in our area is causing Chubbuck to make some tough…

Zoo Idaho to get another facelift

July 17, 2020 6:00 pm Linda Larsen

Zoo Idaho in Pocatello will be getting another face…

Every Pocatello police officer to get a body camera

July 17, 2020 5:59 pm Linda Larsen

Every Pocatello police officer will soon have a body…

5 year anniversary since DeOrr Kunz Jr. disappeared

July 10, 2020 6:32 pm Linda Larsen

Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…

DeOrr Kunz Jr. Timeline

July 10, 2020 6:31 pm Linda Larsen

Friday, July 5 is the 5 year anniversary of one of the most heartbreaking mysteries in the state of Idaho. The disappearance of 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz…