National Prescription Drug Take Back Day set April 27
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ISU remains optimistic despite tuition increase
The Idaho State Board of Education has unanimously approved a 3% increase in resident tuition and fees at each of Idaho’s public four-year…
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Man arrested after Caldwell Park stabbing
A man is behind bars after a stabbing in Caldwell Park in Pocatello near South 8th…
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ISU Cheer Team returns from national competition
The Idaho State University Cheer Team heads to Daytona, Florida to compete in one of the largest competitions for cheer and…
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Governor Little highlights his Legislative success at Highland High School
Governor Little spoke to Highland High School students and staff about this year’s…
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Bannock Sheriff urges outdoor enthusiasts to lock car doors at trailheads
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – Prowlers are taking advantage of unlocked vehicles while people enjoy the outdoors. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office…
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Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department making major progress on ongoing projects
Major progress is being made in multiple projects for the Pocatello Parks and Recreation…
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Many volunteers help out with cleanup of Mountain View Cemetery
Volunteers in bunches came out in a major way at the Mountain View cemetery in…
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Phil Meador Autofest at Pine Ridge Mall this weekend
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Car enthusiasts are gathering at the Pine Ridge Mall this weekend. The Phil Meador Autofest is being held at the mall in…
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27th annual Run with the Big Dogs on Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The 27th annual Run with the Big Dogs event took place on Saturday at Lower Ross Park. The event from The Friends of the…
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Goodbye Hello Craft Show brings out big crowd on Saturday
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello had a one stop shop of local businesses this weekend. The Goodbye Hello Craft Show was held on Saturday at the…
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Idaho State University hosts Bengal Visit Day
Future Bengals were checking out their future home in Pocatello on…
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Neighbor talks about discovering mountain lion in tree
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Fish and Game successfully relocated the mountain lion spotted on the 1500 block of Sierra in Pocatello. At around 7am on…
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City of Pocatello hosts hiring fair
The City of Pocatello held its annual hiring fair on Friday at the Public Works…
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Local nonprofit helps ease SE Idaho’s stray animal population
“It’s hard sometimes for them to be able to purchase cat food–mostly cat food and dog…
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New video of mountain lion being released after captured from Pocatello tree
Idaho Fish and Game released video of a mountain lion being released back into the wild after it was tranquilized from a tree in Pocatello on April…
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Mountain Lion removed from Pocatello neighborhood
A mountain lion was tranquilized Tuesday morning in a Pocatello neighborhood.…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Seeks New Trustee After Resignation
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 announced board member Angie Oliver is resigning from her position.…
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ITD Kicks Off National Work Zone Awareness Week
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is joining with states across the country for National Work Zone Awareness…
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Restoration to Highland High School coming soon with House Bill 521 signed by Gov. Little
It’s been nearly a year ago when a portion of Highland High School was destroyed by a…
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“Run with the Big Dogs” on April 20
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Registration is now open for the 27th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs” event scheduled for Saturday, April 20 The event…
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Portneuf Medical surgeon performs 1,000 robotic surgery
A Portneuf Medical surgeon has performed 1,000 robotic…
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Bannock County Emergency Management prepares residents for flooding
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is preparing for an active flooding…
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6th annual Southeast Idaho Military Gala back on Saturday
Military members and their families have an opportunity this weekend to have a special…
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Adult Prom returns to Pocatello this weekend
If you missed out on prom in high school, you have the opportunity on Saturday to have your second…
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Bond to rebuild Highland High School no longer needed
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is now asking voters to vote no on an upcoming bond…
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Construction Combine gives students hands-on experience while helping local veterans
For the next two days, local students in our community will be learning valuable skills for the…
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Pocatello Environmental Fair scheduled for April 27 at Lookout Point
You can enjoy free food, admission and live music at the Pocatello Environmental Fair on Saturday, April…
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Pocatello’s annual hiring fair scheduled for April 19
If you in the market for full-time, summer or seasonal work, stop by the Public Works Annex Friday, April 19 any time from 2 to 7 p.m. for the…
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Nighttime detour planned for I-15/I-86 System Interchange this week
Work is expected to be complete in…
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Spring into action and give blood with the Red Cross
Donors of all blood types – especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets – are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to…
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SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…
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Food Truck Roundup returns to Pocatello on Monday
A popular attraction in the Gate City is making its…
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Pocatello seeks to raise awareness of Child abuse during National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Awareness Month is in April, and the city of Pocatello is doing its part in trying to raise awareness on the subject. They held…
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Zoo Idaho opens on Saturday
Animal enthusiasts will get their chance to visit the zoo this…
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Valentine Ballroom and Bridal hosting Bridal Gala
Wedding season is coming, and brides-to-be in Pocatello have a chance this weekend to…
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Flood warning in effect in Bannock County
A flood warning continues to be in effect in Bannock County. The National Weather Service reports flooding will be seen along the Portneuf…
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SIPH holding Family Fun Day event on Saturday
For Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April, Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with local agencies to hold a FREE Family Fun Day…
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New Pocatello traffic lights going in
The project to widen the roads and install traffic lights at the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne Roads in Pocatello is finally nearing…
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Pocatello doctor pays $96,000 to settle allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions
A family medicine doctor formerly of Pocatello agreed to pay $96,000 to resolve allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions, prescribed dangerous…
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New Idaho State University President talks changes coming to campus
During the first few months as President of Idaho State University, Dr. Robert Wagner said one of the biggest concerns he got was the parking lot…
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Idaho Lottery holds annual Scratch for Schools event
Local schools from across the area got a huge boost on Monday thanks to the Idaho…
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City of Pocatello planning to make changes to sign code
The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hear comments from the public concerning a request by the City of Pocatello Planning &…
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2024 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
Continue Reading Highland High School Rebuild and Design Committee selected
The core committee made the selections from a pool of 35 parent applicants and 13 community…
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Highland High School bond resolution moves forward
On Friday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to consider updated progress on the pending status of…
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Bannock County offering free sandbags for residents to prepare for spring flooding
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property…
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Gate City Young Professionals host bowling Tournament
The Gate City Young Professionals are hosting a Bowling tournament on Friday at Tough Guy Lanes from 2 to 5…
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Free seed packets available at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library is opening up its Seed Library to the…
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18-year-old woman injured in I-86 accident Tuesday
An 18-year-old Chubbuck woman was injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 86 near Chubbuck this…
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Bannock County Commissioners vote to ban large-scale solar and wind projects
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners are holding a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss a solar farm ordinance in the…
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Idaho State holding academic signing days all week
Idaho State University is holding a series of academic signing days this week at multiple area schools to celebrate student scholarships and…
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The latest costs for forensic lab fees
Local News 8 is following the money for the costs involved in the proposed forensics lab in Bannock County.…
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Pocatello awarded $8.5 million to improve connections between city’s core neighborhoods
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the City of Pocatello $8,500,000 to improve connections between the city’s core neighborhoods by…
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Idaho State University Health Fair set March 28
The 2024 Idaho State University Health Fair will once again be offering numerous free and reduced-cost health care services, health information…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 6
Zoo Idaho will be open to the public on weekends throughout April with weekday hours resuming May…
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Pocatello hosts 2024 Spring Fair
The annual three-day Spring Fair 2024 is going on at Holt Arena in Pocatello this…
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Annual spring clean-up planned at Restlawn, Mountain View Cemeteries
Crews will work during April to complete the clean-up…
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Pocatello man appears on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Boodry says talking with Kelly Clarkson was a “comfortable…
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Pocatello water line installation begins Thursday
The project is anticipated to take eight weeks to…
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Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses
Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…
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Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho
Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…
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Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park
If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…
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Pocatello Water Department crews return to seasonal working hours
Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will switch to seasonal working…
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Magical Moments baby contest winners announced
The Portneuf Medical Center Magical Moments contest winners have been…
Continue Reading Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
Continue Reading Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine, fentanyl distribution
A 38-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
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More than $1.13 million raised during Bengal Giving Day
Bengal nation raised $1,132,201 for students and university support in the third annual Bengal Giving Day…
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PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…
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Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…
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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide
As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…
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ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes
More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…
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Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…
Continue Reading Bengal Giving Day kicks off at ISU
It’s a time to “unite, celebrate and elevate Bengal…
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My World Discovery Museum moving locations to Museum of Clean
A popular destination for children in Pocatello will be moving locations soon.…
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13th Annual Gate City Brewfest Saturday
A fan favorite is making its return to Pocatello…
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Good samaritan clears fallen trees for free
It seems like people have been overwhelmed trying to dig out from all the…
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Idaho HOSA Future Health Professionals hold annual State Leadership Conference
The Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a prominent health care career technical student organization, held their annual State Leadership…
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Bannock County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
A Bannock County man is charged with alleged sexual exploitation of a child.…
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Mountain View Cemetery wrecked by winter storms
Walking through the Mountain View Cemetery on Tuesday, trees and branches are everywhere and scattered through the…
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Jury finds Brad Compher guilty of Nori Jones’ death
Closing arguments began Monday morning for Brad Compher at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Judge rules to combine Lance Peck’s cases
Former Downard Funeral home director Lance Peck’s attorney appeared for a hearing in front of Judge Aaron Thompson at the Bannock County Courthouse…
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Pocatello seeks community input during multiple rebranding campaign events
The City of Pocatello has organized multiple events for the public next week to gain input on the city’s…
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Bannock County Emergency Operations Center activated due to severe snowstorm
The Bannock County Emergency Operations Center has been activated to assist agencies in the aftermath of a severe…
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Julian Bowie’s incredible fourth quarter leads Pocatello to first 4A championship since 2000
They never quit, and they are finally over the hump. The Pocatello Thunder won the 4A state championship Saturday night in their third try against…
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Portneuf Greenway Foundation granted easement for new trail
Construction is set for in late 2024 or early…
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ISU hosts VEX Robotics Competition for high school students
“Getting that entry experience into the world of engineering…it’s…
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Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals to host annual State Leadership Conference
This conference serves as a platform for talented youth to showcase their health science knowledge and skills by participating in 81 competitive…
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Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday
The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on…
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Kick-off meeting set for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…
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Pocatello police investigate residential burglary
The Pocatello Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that happened on Friday.…
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DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand
Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint…
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Bannock County coroner sponsors bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
The Idaho legislature is considering a bill to create a statewide database to store people’s next of kin…
Continue Reading Second week of testimony in Brad Compher murder trial underway
The jury trial of Brad Compher is back underway Monday morning in the second week of…
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Pocatello seeks feedback on Downtown Historic District at March 1 open house
During the March 1 First Friday Art Walk, the City of Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…
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Idaho State’s Nepalese Student Association hosting 16th Annual Nepalese Night
The Nepalese Student Association of Idaho State University is hosting their 16th annual Nepalese Night, an exciting cultural event showcasing the…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute hosts Heart Ball on Saturday
In celebration of 20 years of proving high quality heart care in the region, Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute is inviting the community to…
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