Union Pacific cleans up another train derailment
Union Pacific is cleaning up another train derailment in the Pocatello rail yard from Sunday…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 80 years in federal prison for producing, possessing child pornography
A 41-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 960 months in federal prison for production and possession of child pornography, U.S. Attorney Josh…
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Holt Arena seat sale rescheduled
The Holt Arena seat sale scheduled for Jan. 30 has been rescheduled due to cold…
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Identity of man involved in Pocatello officer shooting released
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Taskforce, has confirmed the identity of the deceased…
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Pocatello Police Department release statement following Tyre Nichols video release
The City of Pocatello with the Pocatello Police Department does not condone the actions of the officers involved in the Tyre Nichols…
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Fatal officer-involved shooting near 700 block of West Center Street
Dispatch received a call Friday, at approximately 12:45 p.m. in reference to a disturbance.…
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Portneuf Medical Center to host Health Fair Saturday
Portneuf Health invites the community to the Portneuf Health Fair on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Portneuf Medical Center in the Pebble Creek…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho names new board president
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho announced its new Board of Directors’ President is Pocatello’s Dr. Shane…
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Bannock County Planning and Development asks for public input on future Land Use Ordinance
Bannock County officials are asking residents to weigh in on the future of the County’s Land Use Ordinance for the unincorporated areas of the…
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Pocatello police say threat made to schools are not credible
The Pocatello Police Department and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 were made aware of a possible threat to the schools. …
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Mayor’s Million Minute Marathon Reading Challenge begins in February
It’s the time of year for thousands of local students to take part in the Mayor’s Million Minute…
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Idaho State to celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday
Idaho State University will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day during the Idaho State Women’s Basketball game against University of…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History to host “Remembering Bear River: Hard History with Darren Parry”
The Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University (ISU) in Pocatello is hosting Former Chairman of the Northwestern Band of the Shoshone…
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Bannock County elected officials to host community meetings series for southern county residents
The Bannock County Commissioners’ Office is preparing to host a series of community meetings throughout southern Bannock County to provide…
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Pocatello Regional Transit offers new commuter shuttle to American Falls
Starting Monday, Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) began to provide a new commuter route that’s open to the…
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Coroner identifies deceased in semi and pickup truck collision
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with Idaho State Police, has confirmed the identity of the deceased following a collision…
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New Olive Garden restaurant opens
The Pocatello and Chubbuck area now has an Olive…
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Pocatello mom warns of RSV dangers after losing 16-month-old
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – One-year-old Oddie was a normal, healthy kid.…
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SIPH announces flu deaths in southeastern Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced Monday seven deaths have occurred from an influenza-related illness in Health District 6 during the last…
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7-year-old boy dies after being attacked by dogs
A seven-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pack of wild dogs in Fort Hall on…
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Retired teacher establishes Gillette Family Scholarship to aid post-traditional students
The $25,000 Gillette Family Scholarship was established to benefit returning ISU students who hope to finish their bachelor’s degree in elementary…
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Simpson secures funds for Pocatello infrastructure project in Omnibus
Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of the Pocatello Center Street Railroad Bridge Underpass Project in the FY 23 Omnibus…
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BLM seeks public input regarding 2 grant applications for trail improvements
The BLM Pocatello Field Office is seeking public feedback on two grant applications from the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.…
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Agricultural innovation on display at Pocatello Potato School
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Poke Fest at Zoo Idaho set Jan. 21
Zoo Idaho is hosting a Poke Fest on Jan. 21 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the…
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Pocatello hosts 55th annual Potato Conference & Ag Expo
The 55th annual Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo is underway at Idaho State…
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Pocatello employees donate $20,000 during United Way Giving Campaign
City of Pocatello employees have pledged $20,122 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho to help community members in need.…
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Idaho State hosts annual MLK celebration
The Idaho State University Diversity Resource Center is hosting an annual celebration on Monday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King,…
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Half-price dog, puppy, cat and kitten adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Start the new year off by adding a furry friend to your family and giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
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Man shot while allegedly attempting to rob a Pocatello home
Pocatello police are investigating a shooting last night that sent one man to the…
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Simplot Games return after 2 year break
After a two-hiatus due to COVID-19, the 43rd Simplot Games return to Pocatello on February 16-18, 2023, at Idaho State University’s Holt Arena.…
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ISU and Portneuf announce sports medicine partnership
Idaho State University Athletics (ISU) and Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) are proud to announce a new sports medicine partnership.…
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Bannock County Assessor to begin Community Assistance Program to help seniors with “circuit breaker”
Bannock County Assessor-Elect Anita Hymas is starting a Community Assistance Program to improve public outreach from the Assessor’s…
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SIPH encourages residents to reduce the risk of severe respiratory illness
SIPH recommends the following…
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Bannock County swears in new members to public office
New leadership took their oath of office on Monday in Bannock…
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“Ski for Free Day” at Mink Creek Nordic Center Saturday
The East Mink Creek Nordic Center is hosting its annual “Ski for Free” day Jan. 7, 2023.…
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Polio survivor, local author, adventurer featured at local bookstore
Polio survivor, local author, adventurer; not exclusively in that order. Scott Hancock is many things, and his writing highlights the people of…
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Former Ada County Coroner to advise Bannock County in developing Forensic Pathology Center
Bannock County officials recently hired former Ada County Coroner Dotti Owens to advise in the development of the East Idaho Forensic Pathology…
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Applications open for 2023 Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship”
Class of 2023 high school graduating seniors can now apply for Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…
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Bannock County adopts pretrial justice improvements, to begin using Public Safety Assessment in 2023
The Bannock County Adult Probation and Pretrial Department is unveiling a new pretrial risk assessment in an effort to safely reduce the number of…
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Free rides home New Years’ Eve
New years eve fast approaches and with it some of the biggest parties of the year. If you plan to head out to a gathering or local bar, two…
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Ornamental Yew: Toxic to wintering wildlife
Japanese yew is an evergreen suitable for much of Idaho’s climate, which makes it attractive for landscaping. Unfortunately, it’s also…
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My Artrepreneur Program comes to Pocatello
Registration is now open for the 2023 course to be held in…
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FDA authorizes, CDC recommends bivalent COVID-19 booster for younger age groups
Last week, the CDC expanded the use of updated (bivalent) COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months through five years.…
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Bannock Sheriff’s Office still searching for missing person
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is still seeking information on the whereabouts of 86-year-old Michael Smith…
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Pebble Creek has early success with start of ski season
The Pebble Creek Ski Area in Inkom is a local fan favorite, and during the offseason, they wanted to maintain what they…
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Idaho State honors graduates at Winter Commencement Ceremony
Idaho State University conferred 737 degrees and certificates at the Winter commencement ceremony on Saturday in Holt…
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Petex donates $2.7 million in software to ISU Department of Geosciences
Geosciences students and faculty at Idaho State University can get their hands on some of the industry’s state-of-the-art software thanks to a…
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ISU professor’s book gains international attention
Arunima Datta says she was always interested in the history of everyday…
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Grant Street closed at Fore Road intersection for transmission line replacement
A segment of Grant Street near the intersection of Fore Road adjacent to Centennial Park will be closed Dec. 16 and Dec.…
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Our fallen heroes to be honored
In the nation’s time honored tradition, the fallen heroes who sacrificed so much for our nation’s freedoms will be honored on…
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Carson Street Bridge closing for reconstruction
Starting Dec. 15, 2022, the entire Carson Street Bridge will be closed for…
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Bannock County seeks public comment on grant to fund portion of “Connecting Communities” trail
Bannock County is seeking public comment on a planned grant application to the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) administered by the Idaho Parks and…
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Pocatello Electric turns 120
Since 1902, Pocatello Electric has been a staple in the Gate…
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Firefighters donate to Portneuf Cancer Center
Each year, Pocatello Fire Fighters Union, IAFF local 187 members join the fight to save the lives of those affected by breast cancer.…
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ICCU provides jump start to NeighborWorks Pocatello for Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge
NeighborWorks Pocatello (NWP) is taking part in the 11th Annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge during the month of December.…
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Mountain lion spotted in Pocatello
A mountain lion has been spotted near Elmore St. in Pocatello early Saturday…
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Polish Ambassador will be keynote speaker for 2023 Frank Church Symposium
The International Affairs Council (IAC) at Idaho State University is pleased to announced the keynote speaker for the 52nd Annual Frank Church…
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Micronutrient research at ISU may help combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – How the human body can gain the upper hand in its battle with bacteria for micronutrients is the focus of some new…
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Pocatello East Bench Wildfire fuels mitigation project
The City of Pocatello plans to conduct wildfire fuels mitigation on approximately 70 acres of City-owned gullies located east of Satterfield Drive.…
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Salvation Army red kettle donations down this year
This is the season of giving, but the Salvation Army says its donations are down…
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Pocatello Animal Services to offer discount pet adoptions this weekend
Add a new dog, puppy, cat or kitten to your family by giving him or her a fur-ever home thanks to Best Friends Animal…
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Pearl Harbor Memorial honors the sailors who lost their lives
The Pearl Harbor Memorial bridge over the Portneuf river was the site of a honored Pocatello tradition. The tradition itself was started by Pearl…
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Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day commemoration
On Wednesday, we remember Pearl…
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East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens for 2022-2023 season
The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center is officially open for the 2022-2023 season.…
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Pocatello Regional Airport to host Airport Master Plan open house
The public is invited to attend an upcoming open house hosted by Pocatello Regional Airport to learn more about the update of the Airport Master…
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Former Downard Funeral Home director in court Monday
The case against former Downard Funeral Home director Lance Peck was back in a Bannock County court room Monday for another pretrial…
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Shooting in Pocatello, Two in hospital
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- UPDATE 12/03/22 5:27 P.M. MDT- A male, Jeremiah Cox, was released from the hospital after receiving medical attention for…
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Anonymous donor gives $10 million for ISU student scholarships
This scholarship is one of the largest scholarship gifts ever received by Idaho…
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Pebble Creek announces earliest opening date
With the recent onslaught of snow, Pebble Creek Ski Area announced its earliest opening date on…
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