Cars and Coffee unites the car community in Pocatello every Sunday
Cars and Coffee is a weekly car show that has brought out hundreds of visitors every Sunday in Pocatello. Since its founding in 2019, the event…
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Marshall Public Library holds donation drive for school supplies and hygiene products
The Marshall Public Library has been collecting donations of school supplies and hygiene products every year since 2018. Between August 3 and…
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Join the City of Chubbuck for 65th annual “Chubbuck Days” Celebration August 7-8
The “Chubbuck Days” celebration is back for the weekend in Chubbuck, a summer bash filled with family fun, movies and parades for the community. The…
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Two men charged after $50,000 worth of stolen property recovered
Two men, James T. Cooper and Tony P. Goans, were arrested and charged with grand theft following a multi-agency investigation that recovered over…
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New fire restrictions coming to Idaho forests and rangelands
Federal and state agencies are set to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions across central and eastern Idaho starting Friday, August 7, due to high…
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Bannock County Commissioners talk more about placing 180-day emergency pause on Data Center permits
As potential data centers continue to dominate conversation in Eastern Idaho, the Bannock County Board of Commissioners enacted a temporary…
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Police conduct multi-agency raid on Pocatello house
Pocatello police executed a high-risk search warrant at a home on Samuel Street on Friday afternoon in coordination with several law enforcement…
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Bannock County approves 180-day emergency moratorium on data center permits
Bannock County commissioners have approved a 180-day emergency moratorium on new data center permit applications in unincorporated areas to allow…
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Auditions open for locally produced mystery series ‘Peripheral’
A group of young creatives in the Pocatello community are working to make an independent film series titled “Peripheral.” The series will be eight…
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Aid for Friends Honors Legacy of local visionary Barbara Jo “BJ” Stensland, dedicates shelter building
The Aid for Friends Homeless Shelter in Pocatello is celebrating five years of service to the community, and cut a ribbon this morning to dedicate…
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Coroner identifies woman killed in Pocatello mobile home fire
Authorities have identified the woman who died in a mobile home fire in Pocatello earlier this month.
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office confirmed…
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Pocatello man charged after police say he intentionally ran over Flock cameras at Lowe’s
A 20-year-old Pocatello man is charged with felony malicious injury to property after police say he intentionally drove his pickup truck over two…
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Parrish Family 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament returns to Pocatello, raising awareness for CO Poisoning
A tradition born from tragedy is back in Pocatello for the twelfth year– the annual Parrish Family 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament. The competition…
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Coroner identifies 33-year-old woman found dead in Pocatello home
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has identified the woman found dead in a Pocatello residence over the weekend as 33-year-old Samantha…
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Truck fire on I-15 sparks brush fire, causes traffic delays north of Malad
A truck fire temporarily stalled traffic along southbound I-15 north of Malad on Saturday afternoon, according to the Idaho State Police.…
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True Lacrosse Idaho holds tryouts and skills clinic in Pocatello
True Lacrosse Idaho held regional team tryouts and a skills clinic at OK Ward Park in Pocatello on July 23 and 24 to expand the sport and provide…
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Deceased identified in two-vehicle crash near Malad
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identity of the deceased following the two-vehicle crash in Malad earlier this…
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Distemper Outbreak in Pocatello Raccoons urges pet caution for residents
In the spring, a raccoon from Pocatello tested positive for canine distemper. Another positive test followed, leading Idaho Fish and Game to…
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Pocatello man killed in I-15 crash, north of Malad
A 31-year-old Pocatello man died Wednesday after being ejected from his van during a crash into a parked vehicle on I-15 in Oneida…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center celebrates new outpatient therapy clinic and trach unit
Gateway Transitional Care Center has been an essential healthcare facility in Pocatello, serving inpatients in rehab for injuries, surgeries,…
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One dead after House Fire in Pocatello
One person is dead after a house fire in Pocatello on Tuesday…
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City of Pocatello seeks 7th seat member for Golf Advisory Committee
The City of Pocatello is searching for a new volunteer member for the Golf Advisory Committee following a seat vacancy. The seat is open for…
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Marshall Public Library to host summer book sale this weekend
The Friends of the Marshall Public Library (FOMPL) are hosting their annual summer book sale this Friday and Saturday in the community room at The…
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Judge throws out plea deal for former Chubbuck church leader accused of child sexual abuse
A district judge rejected a plea deal for Virgil Larson, a former Chubbuck church leader accused of sexually abusing six minors. The proposed…
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Roving Rabbis returns – with the opportunity to observe Shabbat
The Roving Rabbis initiative is returning to the Idaho Falls and Pocatello areas for two weeks to host Shabbat dinners starting July…
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Pocatello opens new playground at Alameda Park amid ongoing vandalism issues
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Pocatello’s Alameda Park officially opened a new playground for children ages 5 to 12 Friday, marking significant progress…
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Cougar kitten named at Zoo Idaho in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello held a naming contest for the new cougar kitten at Zoo Idaho as a fundraiser for her habitat, which raised $3000 for…
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Pocatello City Council Upholds Hearing Examiner’s Decision, says “no” to Proposed AI Data Center
The Pocatello City Council voted tonight on the Lex Developments appeal for the proposed AI data center and decided in a 4-1 decision to uphold the…
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Stormy Friday and monsoonal moisture staying on the weekend radar
Make sure to pack an umbrella today, as we are expecting rain, lightning showers, thunderstorms, and the possibility of hail across the region this…
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Power restored after failed transformer sparks widespread outage on ISU lower campus
Public Safety at Idaho State University sent an emergency alert at 2:30 p.m. on July 16 regarding a power outage at multiple campus locations. The…
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Mountain America Center to Host Second Annual Summer Market Days This Weekend
Wild West Hat Bar, Thor’s Chocolate, Castaway Ceramics, Turtle Island Turquoise and dozens of other local vendors will be at Summer Market Days this…
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Idaho International Choral Festival Kicks off with Opening Ceremonies at Pebble Creek
Every three years, Pocatello and Idaho State University host the Idaho International Choir Festival, bringing elite singers from around the world to…
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ISU Preps for Hosting Idaho International Choral Festival July 14-18
Idaho State University is hosting one of the biggest events of the year in Pocatello, the Idaho International Choral Festival (IICF). The event…
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Idaho abortion initiative qualifies for November ballot; Medical Cannabis measure falls short
Idaho voters will decide a reproductive rights initiative this November after organizers gathered enough signatures to qualify for the ballot.…
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Crash near Inkom causes major Monday traffic delays
Idaho State Police are investigating a crash involving a commercial vehicle on Interstate 15 near Inkom that is causing significant traffic delays…
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Pocatello opens three local “Cooling Shelters” amid 100+ degree weather days
Daytime temperatures in the next several weeks are expected to consistently reach the triple-digits, and the City of Pocatello is stepping up to keep…
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Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens campaigns in East Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)- Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terri Pickens is campaigning across East Idaho, holding an event in downtown Pocatello…
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Amended complaint adds child sexual abuse and exploitation charges to Pocatello nonprofit founder
Ada County prosecutors have expanded the criminal case against an eastern Idaho nonprofit founder, adding felony charges alleging a conspiracy…
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Fort Hall opens new 25,000 square foot Fire Station
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes held a grand opening for the new Fort Hall Fire Station at 70 Widowville Road in Fort Hall after approximately two years…
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ITD announces nightly closures, crossovers near exit 80 for bridge demolition
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) announced it will begin demolishing the abandoned railroad bridge near Exit 80 on Interstate 15. During the…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Stand Against Proposed AI Data Center in Pocatello
As many in Pocatello await the appellate hearing for the proposed AI data center by Lex Developments coming up in a few weeks, the Tribes at Fort…
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City of Pocatello opens ‘cooling shelters’ to beat the heat
With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s and climb above 100 degrees in the coming weeks, the City of Pocatello is opening three cooling…
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Pocatello woman offers $1,000 reward after emotional support dog was taken at Revive @ 5
A Pocatello woman was enjoying her night at the weekly festival in the historic downtown area when suddenly her Chihuahua, Gizmo, was stolen from her…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President makes first court appearance on grand theft charge
Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President Cristie Stone appeared in court for the first time on July 7 since the Bannock County Prosecutor’s…
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Pocatello begins construction on Johnny Creek Sanitary Sewer Project
The City of Pocatello has begun construction on the Johnny Creek Sanitary Sewer Project, which will provide municipal sewer service to around 200…
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Beat the heat: Pocatello opening cooling stations starting Friday
The City of Pocatello is opening several cooling shelters to the public for 45 days beginning July 10th to help people beat the heat, with locations…
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Deputy and neighbor save man trapped in mobile home fire
A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy and a neighbor rescued a trapped homeowner from a burning mobile home Thursday night near McCammon.
According to…
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Pocatello Seals 50 Year Time Capsule at Marshall Public Library
To kickoff the historic America250 Fourth of July weekend, the City of Pocatello celebrated Idaho’s birthday and the community by sealing the 50-year…
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City Council to hear AI Data Center Appeal on July 16, following new Idaho law on water usage
The proposed AI data center for unused land in Pocatello isn’t a resolved case. After the conditional use permit was denied on May 19, Lex…
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Fish and Game Urges Caution with ill Bats and Raccoons in the area
Wildlife officials are urging southeastern Idaho residents to exercise caution after a bat in Bannock County tested positive for rabies, and a…
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“Meet The Robot” at Portneuf Medical Center welcomes community to try Da Vinci 5 Surgery Robot
Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello hosted the “Meet the Robot” open house, where visitors could see and use the Da Vinci 5 medical robot. The robot…
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Mayor Mark Dahlquist on data center, yard sales and more issues facing Pocatello
Pocatello swore in its first new mayor in over a decade in January – Mayor Mark Dahlquist. As he approaches six months in office, Dahlquist gave…
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Former Portneuf Valley Soccer Club President charged with Felony Grand Theft
The former President of the Pornteuf Valley Soccer, Cristie Stone, has been charged with Felony Grand Theft following an investigation into the…
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Highland High School rebuild remains on track for January 2027
More than three years after a fire heavily damaged Highland High School, the next phase of the school’s rebuild is nearing…
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East Idaho wildlife advisory: Distemper found in raccoons, bat encounters increase
Idaho Fish and Game is reminding East Idaho residents to use caution around wildlife after confirming distemper in raccoons in the Pocatello and…
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Zoo Idaho to reopen Tuesday following bomb threat investigation
Zoo Idaho will reopen Tuesday after closing for a day while authorities investigated a bomb threat reported over the weekend.
The zoo was evacuated…
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Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Zoo Idaho
Zoo Idaho was evacuated this morning following a possible bomb threat, and the Pocatello Police Department is on scene…
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Endangered missing alert issued for local man
Police have issued an endangered missing person alert for Eric Vineyard, 37, who was last seen checking out of the Country Inn & Suites in Idaho…
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Chipotle to open Tuesday in Pocatello
It’s Pocatello’s turn to enjoy Chipotle Mexican Grill since the Idaho Falls location opened earlier this month. Today, Chipotle announced the…
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Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair to kickoff in Pocatello this weekend
The Bannock County Fairgrounds are welcoming back the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair in Pocatello, with new vendors, entertainers and fan favorite food…
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Pocatello Police: Man found dead from suspected overdose near Main Street
A police investigation is underway after a deceased male was discovered on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of W Custer St. and N. Main in…
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Internal forensic audit triggers prosecutor investigation into financial irregularities at Portneuf Valley Soccer Club
The Portneuf Valley Soccer Club Board of Directors has forwarded evidence of potential misuse of assets to the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office for…
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Fire Departments Plead with Public for Safety this Fourth of July
As the Fourth of July holiday draws closer, people are preparing to celebrate by purchasing fireworks, while local fire departments are urging people…
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Local Venues to Host Tabernacle Choir Watch Parties
The Tabernacle Choir is celebrating 100 years of performing at the Hollywood Bowl in California. The special concert will be broadcast all across the…
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Smithsonian collaborates with Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo for America’s 250th birthday
The Blackfoot Ranch Rodeo is returning for another year, and this time it’s earning national recognition as a featured collaborator with the…
Continue Reading Chubbuck man faces reduced charges in child sexual abuse case after plea agreement
A Chubbuck man originally charged with six counts of child sexual abuse has entered into a plea agreement with prosecutors. The deal, expected to…
Continue Reading Fort Hall woman identified as victim in fatal Pocatello crash
26-year-old Rayne Rose-Marie Singer of Fort Hall was killed in a high-speed crash in Pocatello, Idaho on Friday, June 19, after striking two parked…
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Pocatello and Rexburg celebrate Pride this weekend
Pride celebrations are set to take place across eastern Idaho this weekend, with Gate City Pride returning to Pocatello’s Centennial Park and Rexburg…
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Kids from Constitution Camp Bring the “Light of Liberty” to Pocatello
The campers in Pocatello at Constitution Camp have been learning about U.S. history all week, participating in hands-on activities like pulling…
Continue Reading Woman killed in high-speed Pocatello crash
The Pocatello Police Department and Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal crash that claimed the life of a woman early Friday…
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12 Bannock County inmates celebrate a new chapter at ‘Hustle 2.0’ Rehabilitation graduation
Clad in traditional caps and gowns, many for the very first time, 12 inmates at the Bannock County Jail celebrated a major milestone Thursday. The…
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ISU Robotics Makes History with “Three-Peat” at Skills USA National Competition
Two students from the ISU Robotics Program, Angel Nava and Rudy Ernest, traveled to Atlanta, Georgia for the Skills USA National Championships and…
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Local communities honor Juneteenth through music, history and culture
Communities in eastern Idaho are celebrating Juneteenth with events in Idaho Falls and Pocatello to honor the end of slavery and highlight African…
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Story Time at the Pocatello Animal Shelter kicks off summer animal education
The Pocatello Animal Shelter is expanding their reach in the community this summer by offering story times from 1-2 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday.…
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Arimo Man, 72, Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash South of Pocatello
POWER COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — A 72-year-old Arimo man died late Monday night, June 15th, following a single-vehicle crash south of Pocatello,…
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Gate City Pride returns as Pride Month celebrations begin across eastern Idaho
Gate City Pride is returning to Pocatello this month with new leadership, a new location and a full day of family-friendly activities.
“This…
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Idaho State High School Rodeo Finals wrap up in Pocatello
The Idaho State High School Rodeo Championship Finals took place on Saturday, June 13, with the stands packed at the Bannock County Fairgrounds in…
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Car Show in Pocatello Fundraises for Senior Activity Center
The Senior Activity Center hosted their annual Oldies Rod and Custom Car Show on June 13, bringing out 85 cars and hundreds of community members.…
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Downtown Pocatello construction disrupts traffic, impacts local businesses
If you’ve passed through the historic downtown area of Pocatello recently, you’ve likely run into many road closures, detours, rogue cones and…
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Idaho Free Fishing Day returns Saturday, offering families a chance to fish license-free
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – Idahoans and tourists will have a chance to cast a line without purchasing a fishing license this weekend as Idaho Fish…
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Five children hospitalized after two-vehicle crash in Pocatello
Five children were sent to a local hospital after being struck by two cars that collided in an intersection in Pocatello,…
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Longtime environmental activist Idaho Lorax dies at 74
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — Longtime Idaho environmental advocate Carta Reale Sierra, commonly known as the Idaho Lorax, has died at age 74. His…
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Portneuf Medical’s “Center of Excellence” shows off new Hernia Robot Surgery Technology
June is hernia awareness month, and some surgeons at the Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello are highlighting new technology to ensure each hernia…
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Pocatello limits residents to two yard sales per year
Pocatello residents are limited to two yard sales per year under city code, and the city is reminding people of the rules as summer yard sale season…
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Pocatello Animal Services hosting dog adoption event at Massacre Rocks
People looking to add a new four-legged family member will have a chance to meet adoptable dogs this weekend during a special adoption event at…
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Former Bannock County official’s hearing postponed until July
A preliminary hearing for former Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner and North Bannock Fire Chief Jonathan Farnsworth has been rescheduled for July…
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Chipotle to open new Idaho Falls and Pocatello locations in June
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Chipotle Mexican Grill is expanding in eastern Idaho with two new locations set to open this month in Idaho Falls and…
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Molly Johnson named new Principal of Greenacres Elementary School
Molly Johnson has been appointed as the new Principal of Greenacres Elementary School in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25, bringing with her 10…
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Brush fire contained Pocatello Regional Airport
The Fort Hall Fire Department is advising residents of an active brush fire burning the Michaud Creek that has already consumed an estimated 30…
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Developers appeal Pocatello’s denial of proposed AI data center
A controversial proposal to develop an AI Data Center in the Gate City could gain a second life as the applicant petitions the City of Pocatello for…
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Pocatello considers 4-day week, then hits pause
Pocatello-Chubbuck could become the next school district to shorten its instructional week. But the school board won’t make a decision anytime…
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Portneuf Air Rescue and Moving Honors pay tribute to fallen EMS heroes
The National EMS Memorial Service partnered with Portneuf Air Rescue and Medical Center to host the Moving Honors procession on Wednesday, June 3.…
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Pocatello Citizen Police Academy honors 13 graduates
“This gives us an opportunity to do one of the most important things that it can do for any leadership group – and that’s building relationships,”…
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City of Pocatello Seeks Contributions to 50-Year Time Capsule
The City of Pocatello is excited to seal their 50-year time capsule at the end of the month and are looking for community members to donate items to…
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Pocatello High School maintenance staff member dies during medical emergency on campus
A member of the Pocatello High School maintenance staff died early Tuesday morning while at work on campus, according to school officials.
Earlier…
Continue Reading Idaho State Police investigating fatal Jerome County crash
A 66-year-old Buhl woman was killed Monday night in a two-vehicle crash north of Jerome, according to Idaho State Police.
Troopers say the crash…
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Bannock County Chief Deputy Coroner arrested on multiple child sexual abuse charges
Jonathan Ray Farnsworth, 54, the chief deputy coroner for Bannock County and North Bannock Fire Chief, has been arrested and charged with multiple…
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Portneuf Valley Partners Break Ground on New Community Garden
An idea over a year in the making broke ground this morning in Pocatello – the community garden at King Street and North Arthur Avenue. Around 30…
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Small bathroom fire prompts temporary evacuation at Highland High School
A small fire broke out in a waste bin at Highland High School in Pocatello, Idaho, causing a brief evacuation. The flames were quickly extinguished,…
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Junior High State Rodeo Finals Kick Off in Pocatello
It’s the most important week of young cowgirls’ and cowboys’ lives in Idaho at the Bannock County Farigrounds where the Junior High State Rodeo…
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