East Idaho Fair Food Tour announces 2021 season
The East Idaho Fair Food Tour has announced a 2021 tour for the summer…
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2021 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2021 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…
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PWHC Art & Photography contest winners
Bingham Healthcare announced the winners of the Pocatello Women’s Health Clinic Art & Photography Contest for 2021.…
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Large turnout for Jensen’s Grove Firework Celebration
Independence day is on the horizon and the summer calendar is already heating…
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Crash on I-15 near Blackfoot
Be prepared for traffic if you plan to head south on Interstate 15 through the Blackfoot Rest…
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EISF announces entertainment
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will be announcing this year’s entertainment…
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Basic American Foods announces straight shifts
Basic American Foods announced starting in August 2021, team members at its Blackfoot, Shelley and Rexburg manufacturing locations will be moving to…
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Jensen’s Grove continues to have low water levels
The heat of summer is now officially upon us, but that has not translated into everything being ready for public use.…
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Fort Hall captures armed robber
Fort Hall Police received an anonymous tip from a community member Wednesday on locating the vehicle matching the description of the one used in…
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Risch names Rupe’s Burgers as Small Business of the Month
U.S. Senator Jim Risch announced Rupe’s Burgers in Blackfoot as the Idaho Small Business of the Month for June 2021.…
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Bingham Healthcare, ICCU team up for first ever drone and fireworks show
Bingham Healthcare and Idaho Central Credit Union have joined forces again to present the 2021 Liberty Fireworks Show.…
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Time capsule unearthed in Blackfoot
On Thursday, students at Independence High School kept digging and digging and digging to find a time capsule buried on their school grounds back in…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair rewards dedicated students
The Eastern Idaho State Fair, in partnership with Butler Amusements, Inc., announced six finalists who have been awarded a $1,000 scholarship to the…
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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…
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Man arrested after high speed chase
Blackfoot Police officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on an older model pick-up truck in the area of South Shilling Street within the City…
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Blackfoot man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit arrested a Blackfoot man on…
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Bingham Healthcare to sponsor the Idaho Falls Auditorium District
Bingham Healthcare will be donating $400,000 to the Idaho Falls Auditorium District as the event center’s newest community sponsor.…
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Lavaside Fire fully contained, 1200 acres burned
Idaho Fire officials confirmed the Lavaside Fire burning southwest of Firth is fully contained, as of 5:30 p.m. on…
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Blackfoot High School shelter in place lifted
Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a shelter in place at Blackfoot High School has been…
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Fish and Game leads restoration of upper Blackfoot River
The eight miles of the Blackfoot River meandering through Idaho Fish and Game’s Blackfoot Wildlife Management Area in southeast Idaho doesn’t…
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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…
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Blackfoot High School selected for Build an Esport Lab campaign
Video games are becoming serious business at Blackfoot High School.
Back in March, Blackfoot was selected to be one of 25 schools nationwide to…
2 dead after semi collides with minivan
Two people are dead after their car was hit by a semi truck on Tuesday. Idaho State Police says a minivan failed to yield at Rich Lane and 100 West…
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Gov. Little discussed transportation plan in Blackfoot
Governor Brad Little will visit Premier Technology in Blackfoot on Tuesday to discuss his transportation…
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Blackfoot runaway located
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for 12-year-old, Jayde Jaramillo.…
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“School of Rock” hits Snake River students
When you think of high school band class, traditionally one might think of concert music or jazz…
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Local author visit Blackfoot school to encourage reading
A local author took time to answer questions about her new children’s book series with students from Stalker Elementary in Blackfoot Tuesday.…
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Man sentenced to 30 years for lewd conduct with child
The Bingham County Prosecutor’s Office reports 29-year-old Antonio Tolentino was sentenced Monday to 30 years on one count of lewd conduct with a…
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Blackfoot Community Review moves to Phase 2
The City of Blackfoot wants your help to…
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Law enforcement release name of man killed during fugitive shootout
A weekend shooting between U.S. Marshals and 2 armed suspects ended with one man dead and a dangerous fugitive in jail.…
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Man arrested after chase, shooting involving deputy
A man is in custody after a chase and shooting involving a deputy…
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Man killed in standoff with Bingham Sheriff deputies identified
A man who barricaded himself inside a home for several hours Sunday died after a shooting involving Bingham County Sheriff deputies.…
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County commissioners discuss future land
On Tuesday, Bannock County commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the area’s future land use…
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Bingham County man arrested following ICAC investigation
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced the arrest of a Blackfoot man following an investigation by his office’s Internet Crimes Against…
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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Committee plans for EISF in 2021
One of our community’s most popular events is on schedule for…
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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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#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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Local group opens foster care closet in Blackfoot
The Village, a foster care closet, hosted its grand opening on Friday at its new location at 35 E. Pacific Street in Blackfoot. The foster care…
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$23.9 million bond proposed for Blackfoot School District
The Blackfoot Technical Education Center (BTEC) committee is behind a multi-million dollar bond that would help make improvements to the school…
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A record low in homes for sale drives up the price to buy in East Idaho
Be prepared to spend more on a house if you are looking to buy one in Eastern…
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DHW rolls out IdahoSTRONG program
The City of Blackfoot is supportive of the program and what it offers…
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Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot to open Monday
The new Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot will open to the public on…
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BMH is now a Level IV Trauma Center
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare has designated Bingham Memorial Hospital (BMH) a Time Sensitive Emergency (TSE) Level IV Trauma…
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Community Dinner Table hands out meals for Thanksgiving in Blackfoot
The Community Dinner Table served Thanksgiving dinner at Jason Lee Memorial United Methodist Church. The CDT prepared and packaged meals that were…
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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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Blackfoot School District looks to address overcrowding
Blackfoot School District No. 55 officials will hold a virtual meeting Thursday night to present a new school…
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BMH celebrates more than 1,000 orthopedic Mako robotic-arm assisted surgeries
Bingham Memorial Hospital announced its orthopedic surgeons are the first in Eastern Idaho to have performed more than 1,000 Mako…
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Locals gather in Blackfoot to watch final Presidential Debate
BLACKFOOT, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – People across the nation reacted to watching the Presidential Debate on Thursday night. Almost 100 people showed up to…
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Blackfoot woman sentenced
A 32-year-old Blackfoot woman appeared before Judge Thompson in Bingham County on Wednesday for sentencing in two criminal cases and disposition of…
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U-Haul trailer spills contents in accident on Blackfoot overpass
Idaho State Police are investigating an accident involving a U-Haul trailer in…
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Pay It Forward: Making Masks
A local woman loves to sow and her hobby currently is making face masks for individuals and…
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BMH offers advanced mammogram innovation
Bingham Memorial Hospital now offers the new Clarity HD high-resolution 3D imaging technology on the Genius 3D Mammography exam.…
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COVID-19 impact leads to football cancelations
Local sporting events in eastern Idaho are being disrupted due to COVID-19.…
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Blackfoot man sentenced to 3 life sentences
A 36-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced Thursday to three life sentences on three counts of lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16. …
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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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Blackfoot School District students diagnosed with COVID-19
Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress and Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced two students in the district were recently…
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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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Eastern Idaho State Fair hit with wind damage
Two barns at the Eastern Idaho State Fair took a hit during Labor Day’s powerful winds.…
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Blackfoot Police trunk or treat canceled
The Blackfoot Police Department has decided to cancel its trunk or treat this…
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Northbound traffic on I-15 near Fort Hall
Idaho State Police reports northbound traffic on Interstate 15 between mileposts 73-93 is currently at a standstill.…
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East Idaho State Fair prioritizes 4-H and public safety
The intent of the East Idaho State Fair this year is to keep the fairgrounds as localized as possible to prevent the risk of people from all over…
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Same fair food, different style
The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off on Friday, but it will look a little different than we are used…
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Second East Idaho Food Fair Tour announced
The East Idaho Fair Food Tour announced on Monday a second tour for the late summer and fall…
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Bingham County Sheriff urges drivers to pay extra attention as school starts
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office would like to remind drivers to pay extra close attention as school starts up and harvest season is in full…
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EISF rodeo tickets on sale Thursday
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will be hosting the only pro rodeo happening in Idaho this…
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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…
Continue Reading East Idaho Fair Food Tour makes a stop in Idaho Falls
The East Idaho Fair Food Tour is making a stop in Idaho Falls on…
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EISF adjusts 2020 plans, cancels majority of activities and entertainment
The Eastern Idaho State Fair has canceled the majority of activities and entertainment that would have made up this year’s fair.…
Continue Reading Vendors announce East Idaho Fair Food Tour
Several local vendors have come together to plan the “East Idaho Fair Food Tour” to help meet fair food…
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Below are the 2020 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…
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Blackfoot Mayor will block Eastern Idaho State Fair without a health plan
Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll says he will not allow the Eastern Idaho State Fair to proceed until he sees an acceptable health plan. …
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EISF board to move forward with the fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair votes to move forward with the…
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Attempted murder charges dropped for Blackfoot man
A Blackfoot man now faces charges for aggravated assault, after the state dropped an initial charge of attempted murder.…
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Motel confrontation lands 1 in hospital, 3 in jail
Police are investigating an alleged kidnapping and battery at the Y Motel on S. Boulevard in…
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The Blackfoot Police took an initial report of a possible aggravated battery and kidnapping that occurred near the 1300 block of S. Broadway in…
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Bingham County ropes in Idaho High School Rodeo Championships
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The battle of two counties over who will host the state’s high school rodeo championship is over. Bingham county…
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Blackfoot man sentenced to at least 10 years for rape
A 51-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to at least 10 years in prison on a guilty plea to the charge of rape…
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Blackfoot School District summer food program begins June 15
Blackfoot School District 55 Summer Food Service Program begins June…
Continue Reading Blackfoot Mayor donates $1,000 award to Blackfoot Bandits Special Olympics
Last year, Blackfoot Mayor Marc Carroll was one of the 68 mayors across the state of Idaho who successfully completed the challenge of averaging…
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Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening
Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…
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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.…
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Meat Madness: local vendors, restaurants impacted by meat supply chain
Prices rising, restaurants nixing menu items, and animals going to waste: the state of the supply chain in a nut…
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Drivers urged to use online services as DMVs tackle backlog from COVID-19
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is urging drivers to use online services to help reduce crowds and wait times at our local…
Continue Reading Blackfoot man to serve more than 10 years for role in carjacking
U.S. Attorney Bart M. Davis announced a 23-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced in U.S. District Court to more than 10 years (130 months) in prison…
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Search continues following fatal crash involving 48 dogs
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue is assisting with the safe handling of the dogs that have been located following the…
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Gordman’s stores to close in Blackfoot and Burley
The Gordman’s variety store in Blackfoot will close this summer, the result of a bankruptcy filing by its parent company…
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“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout
Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…
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Investigation of man’s death complete
Following an autopsy, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office determined the 39-year-old California man was a victim of suicide.…
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A window of opportunity: Martha’s Cafe reopens with a drive-thru
Adding a drive-thru had always been something they discussed, but having to shut their doors to customers was the motivation they needed to actually…
Continue Reading Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market
Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…
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Bingham GOP to hold forum with Legislative candidates
The Bingham County Republican Central Committee will hold a virtual forum with candidates running in the Idaho Legislative District 31B.…
Continue Reading Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus
Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…
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Blackfoot firefighter faces rape allegations
A Blackfoot City Firefighter and EMT faces two charges of felony rape. …
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Two popular radio hosts no longer on the air
Long-time morning news radio hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, are no longer on the airwaves as of…
Continue Reading Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020
A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…
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Distributing food to those in need
The demand on local food banks is growing and it may be harder for some food banks to keep…
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New COVID-19 case reported in Bingham County
Southeastern Idaho Public Health has confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Bingham County. …
Continue Reading Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure
Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…
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Advice for parents homeschooling, from a teacher
Behrend is encouraging parents to focus on what works for their family–and that can mean unconventional learning…
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