The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is bringing people up to speed on one of their upcoming projects in Chubbuck. ITD is asking for public input on plans to improve a stretch of Highway 91 between Siphon and Reservation roads.
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Travelers on Highway 91 south of Bannock County may notice smoke in the area this spring. Starting March 10, the Westside Ranger District plans to conduct a prescribed burn across 500 acres in the Rowley Canyon area, six miles southwest of Downey.
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The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair featured over 70 local businesses and nonprofits seeking qualified candidates in fields ranging from cosmetology and banking to law enforcement and firefighting.
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Southeast Idaho college students are receiving a much-needed boost as they enter the final days of mid-term exams. Idaho State University’s Student Recreation and Wellness Center partnered with the Counseling and Mental Health Center to host the ‘Midterm De-Stress Fest’ at Reed Gym on Wednesday.
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ITD representatives said their three largest area projects moving into spring include the replacement of interstate bridges near Inkom, the expansion of I-15 between Northgate Pocatello and Fort Hall, and the extensive renovation of the I-15/I-86 System Interchange (or ‘Flying Y’), a project which is nearing its long-awaited completion.
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A Mexican national unlawfully living in Teton County, Idaho, has been sentenced to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. According to court records, law enforcement officers identified Jesus M. Beltran-Zazusta as the source of a supply of methamphetamine for multiple local distributors in Teton and Bonneville counties.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is sending out a traffic alert for I-15 travelers near Inkom. I-15 traffic will be reduced to single-lane, two-way traffic near Inkom starting Monday, March 3. ITD anticipates this traffic shift to be in place until November 2025.
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Cleaning crews will soon begin the annual ‘spring clean-up’ of Mountain View and Restlawn Cemeteries, and they are asking people to pick up graveside decorations before they are thrown away.
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“Having events where we’re out there, and letting students know that we exist and that there are things that… they can do to help themselves feel better is important around this time.”
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Country legend Dwight Yoakam is set to perform in Pocatello as part of his Cosmic Roundup & Rodeo Tour on Saturday, July 26. Joining him is Grammy-winning multi-cultural Americana band The Mavericks.
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Dr. Heather Ray, assistant professor of developmental biology at Idaho State University, and her students received a $415,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to fund their research in understanding and possibly curing some genetic disorders.
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The Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are providing free A1C testing for blood donors to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes through March.
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18-year-old Daz Diaz of Fort Hall has been chosen to represent Team USA at the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA)’s upcoming 2025 Thailand Open martial arts tournament in Bangkok.
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The Bannock Development Corporation has announced plans for phase one of their upcoming ‘CREST (convention, recreation, entertainment, sports, and travel) Pocatello Project’ on Thursday.
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A 45-year-old man from Grace, Idaho, has died after a fatal rollover accident in Caribou County. The name of the driver has not been released at this time.
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If approved, Intermountain Gas would be authorized to remove approximately 1,500 feet of the existing pipeline bridge spanning the Snake River and install a new section of 6-inch diameter pipe beneath the river to meet increased industrial demand.
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The Pine Ridge Mall in Chubbuck will soon house a 128,000 sq. ft Target store. The news comes from Target’s corporate website.
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Recycling bins will no longer accept plastic at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill and McCammon Transfer Station.
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The Idaho Transportation Department is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 6, to share information and gather community input about plans to improve U.S. Highway 91 between Siphon Road and Reservation Road to address increased growth.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The 45th annual Simplot Games started their second day of track and field events with the ‘Dick Fosbury Breakfast’ at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building on Friday morning. The breakfast featured four former Olympians–including keynote speaker and two-time discus gold medalist Valarie Allman, who shared her experiences in the Tokyo
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“We’ve got so much stuff with science we can be doing that’s hands on, that’s interactive, that schools don’t necessarily have the resources to do,” said Dr. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, chair of ISU’s Department of Geosciences. “It’s important for us to actually bring this to the schools, and we do that directly to them or events like this where they can come straight to us.”
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Shelter managers say they have an abundance of dogs and cats looking for temporary and “fur-ever” homes. The shelter is trying to free up as much space as possible before ‘kitten season’ hits in the spring and volunteers are flooded with cats.
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Justin Smith, public information officer for ITD, said despite the lack of snow this winter, they have had a rash of accidents involving cars versus plows that have taken a toll on their ability to keep roads clear.
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“Every ICAC arrest makes our communities safer by taking these predators out of circulation,” said Attorney General Labrador. “I’m grateful for the hard work our ICAC Unit does to keep Idaho children safe from exploitation. The network of partnerships across the state makes it possible to take swift action in these critical situations.”
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The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater (the Port) is adding another big ticket band to their lineup of summer concerts. Seven consecutive Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music Group of the Year, Old Dominion, is set to perform at The Port in Pocatello, on August 8th.
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Bannock County has already announced the summer concert series will include performances by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Currington, blues musician Joe Bonamassa, and co-headliners Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Multiple protests took place across Southeast Idaho on Monday, the demonstrations part of protests from coast to coast protesting Trump Administration policies, Elon Musk, and Project 2025. Dozens of people from the Pocatello area met Monday morning at Caldwell Park to march to the Bannock County Court House. The demonstration was organized
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– A new indoor pickleball facility ‘Poky Pickleball’ opened its doors to sports fans on February 7. Poky Pickleball features five full-sized pickleball courts and a pro shop; all available in a temperature-controlled building for use through long local winters. “It’s Idaho, right? It’s cold, it’s snowy, it’s wet,” said Jared Huckstep, owner
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INKOM, Idaho (KIFI)– Preparations for a major bridge replacement project through the Inkom corridor will close a portion of Old Highway 91 starting Monday. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will replace the I-15 bridges over Old Highway 91, Rapid Creek Road, and the West Interchange. Highway 91 drivers will be detoured along Rapid Creek Road
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UPDATE: Feb 12, 12:05 PM POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The teen runaway from Chubbuck, reported missing last week has been found. “14-year-old Angelina Reudter has been located and is no longer a juvenile runaway,” wrote Chubbuck PD in a Facebook Post. “Thank you.” ORIGINAL: POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The Chubbuck Police Department is asking for
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – This summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will co-headline for the first time during their U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour. The tour includes a stop at The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphiteahtre) in Pocatello on Friday, August 1. “We are so fired up to spend the summer with
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The Pocatello Street Services Department has worked since the early hours on Wednesday to prepare for Thursday’s winter storm and the possibility of more snow over the weekend.
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The local chapter of the Red Cross is asking people to get out and donate blood this winter as bad weather, seasonal sickness, and wildfires in California have caused major blood shortages in the East Idaho area.
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s office is warning people about a fake arrest warrant being sent to people in the county. They said the new scam looks like an arrest warrant coming from the Superior Court of Idaho.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Major flu outbreaks are sweeping through Idaho Falls, this week a rise in respiratory illnesses like flu or RSV forced the closure of several schools. Representatives from Southeastern Idaho Public Health say it has been a quiet year for influenza cases in the state until recently. With more people getting sick
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In recent years, more families are choosing to send their students to charter and private schools over traditional, public schools–with charter school enrollment increasing by nearly 12% in the past four years across the country.
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Bannock County will start their annual open house tour to spread the word about the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program starting February 25.
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Local News 8 spoke with an Idaho Falls immigration expert, who wants to remain anonymous, about the deportations. The expert said he consults migrants on immigration rights.
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The Pocatello Police Department is partnering with the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task force to promote online safety during ‘Safer Internet Day’ on February 11.
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Excitement was in the air over the weekend at the Fifth District Cheer Competition. In first place and qualifying for state, Pocatello High School.
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The Area Agency on Aging has had an influx of people who are picking up the phone to support local seniors through their month-long ‘Friendly Calling Challenge’.
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Certain Idahoans could save up to $1,500 on their property taxes, and the Bannock County Assessor is encouraging folks to see if they qualify.
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This local family owns several animals they’d have to move, due to the in-person work mandate.
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JC Penny will close its location in the Pine Ridge Mall ahead of renovations planned by the mall’s new owners.
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Bannock County held a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday to kick off construction of a new facility that will house the Bannock County Youth Development Center and Bannock County Event Center offices.
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Bannock County officials and partnering agencies are making free sandbags available to the community early to help residents protect their homes from the melting snow.
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Students and faculty from Idaho State University’s College of Business are helping people file their taxes for free until the end of March.
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The Marshall Public Library and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) are honoring Black History Month in February with a display exploring Pocatello’s history of diversity.
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On the morning of Feb. 4, Idaho Department of Fish and Game personnel lethally removed an adult female mountain lion from a Pocatello residential area.
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Following the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) school board’s decision to close Washington Elementary School, local people are petitioning for the recall of board trustee Raymond Knoff.
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Chubbuck Police posted on social media they need help in finding a man who suspiciously contacted a neighborhood child.
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Idaho State University President Robert Wagner will deliver his State of the University address Tuesday afternoon.
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Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash near the Pocatello airport Monday evening.
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Two new concerts were announced Monday coming to the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre, also known as ‘The Port,’ this summer.
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The Portneuf District Library will host an early Valentine’s Day Party with crafts and cookies on Monday, February 3.
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Construction to install a new storm sewer system on 1st Avenue in Pocatello to begin mid-February.
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Bannock County Sheriff’s’ office is investigating the death of a driver after a police chase on Thursday night.
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The annual ‘Chocolate Lover’s Affair’ charity event is bringing an evening of chocolate confections, wine, and music to the Stephens Performing Arts Center at Idaho State University on January 31.
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City planners are asking for people to take a survey to help decide policies for Chubbuck’s new ‘Our Vision’ comprehensive plan.
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The Salvation Army Pocatello Corps is opening their doors to help people in need stay warm in their ‘Cold Weather Day Shelter’.
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Pocatello officials claim a social media post about an ICE arrest is false.
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The Marshall Public Library is starting the new year by kicking off its annual year-long ’50/50 Book Quest’ reading challenge for adults, teens, and children.
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Board members of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) site budgetary issues caused by low enrollment as the catalyst for their decision to close Washington Elementary School.
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The Idaho State University School Psychology Department was recently awarded a $4.5 million grant from the US Department of Education to address a lack of mental health professionals in Idaho schools.
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The University of Idaho is holding the 2025 Idaho Potato Conference and Eastern Idaho Ag Expo at Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building and ICCU Dome this week.
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With a three to two vote, the D25 school board passed a motion to close Washington Elementary School.
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Local Area Agency on Aging uring people to reach out to their older friends and family.
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Idaho State University held their annual march and program in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.
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Some Tendoy Elementary School staff, students, and their families gathered Monday morning to show support for the school ahead of a possible school closure decision by Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25.
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Visitors enjoyed bonfires, s’mores, music, and of course, warm beer and cider.
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The American Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are asking donors in the area to roll up their sleeves and give blood during National Blood Donor Month this January.
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Franklin Middle School students named an area snow plow ‘Snow Daddy’.
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Bannock County veterans are asking for the community’s help to raise funds for repairs to the historic Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building after flooding caused severe water damage earlier this month.
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Health West announced they will soon begin construction on a new pharmacy located inside their Health West Pocatello clinic.
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Anevei Villasenor, 14, and Dalylah Villasenor, 17, were reported as runaways on January 4th.
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A man from Pocatello is facing several animal abandonment and cruelty charges.
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is holding a public hearing to discuss attendance and enrollment issues and possible school closures on January 15.
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Bannock County has returned nearly $1 million of state funding originally secured to construct the now-defunct East Idaho Forensic Pathology Center.
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The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building was evacuated Tuesday morning when an ordnance shell was found by construction workers.
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The Southeast Idaho Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force is hosting a stalking awareness webinar on Tuesday, January 14.
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After years of construction, the I-86 and I-15 System Interchange project is expected to be completed by August 2025, according to the Idaho Transportation Department.
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Through the ‘Parents as Teachers’ program, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) helps new parents develop a support system and get in touch with resources through home visits.
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Since DragonTails Rescue took in their first lizard in 2019, the business of rescuing sick and abandoned reptiles has skyrocketed.
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Pocatello will host its annual State of the City meeting on January 2 at Pocatello City Hall.
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Volunteers from the Grace Lutheran Church in Pocatello are starting another year of providing free car repairs and service to people who may not have the means to visit a mechanic.
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A local business provides a unique service–bringing IV hydration treatments to people’s homes.
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Blades Salon and Spa held a New Year’s Eve fundraiser, with proceeds going to a salon employee who has been raising her niece and was recently given permission to adopt the child.
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Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center is celebrating New Year’s Eve with all-ages parties on the rink.
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Pocatello is applying for a state grant that would fund improvements to the Simplot Trailhead, with the goal of creating a better access point to the Portneuf River.
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The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) located in Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building has equipment rentals, repairs and area information to get people outside during the winter.
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To keep up with trash produced during the holidays, the Pocatello Sanitation Department is collecting excess garbage during regularly scheduled pickup windows.
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The holidays bring families and friends together, but gathering for celebrations can also increase the spread of viral illnesses. Dr. Blaine Olsen, of InterMountain Medical Clinic in Pocatello, said they see a spike in patients every year after the holidays. “After people would go and visit their families, large gatherings, and other
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Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a new grant application from the state of Idaho’s ‘Recreational Trails Program’.
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Denny’s Wrecker Service is providing free rides and towing services to get people home safe after drinking during the holidays.
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The Pocatello East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opened for the first day of their cross-country skiing and snowshoeing season on Thursday.
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This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east Idaho.
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The Idaho State Board of Education authorized the sale of Idaho State University’s Magnuson Alumni House at their board meeting Wednesday.
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s $979,000 in donations.
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The long-awaited reopening of Chubbuck Road has come and traffic is once again flowing from Chubbuck to the Highland area.
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 held computer-based classes for K-5 students for the ‘Hour of Code’ initiative this week.
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