Jon Pardi to perform at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre Memorial Day weekend
The multi-Platinum hitmaker Jon Pardi is performing at the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre on May…
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Demolition crews tear down Downard Funeral Home
Demolition crews are tearing down the former Downard Funeral Home in…
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Wall of Valor unveiled at Veterans Memorial Building
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building is paying tribute to those who have served from the…
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PCSD 25 Director of Special Services named
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) announced Janelle Harris has been named as the Director of Special Services, a role she has been…
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Bannock County hosting open houses to gather community input on future land use and development ordinance
The Bannock County Office of Planning and Development is hosting a series of open houses to gather community input on the future Land Use and…
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Water line installation on South Hayes Avenue between Lewis Street and Benton Street begins Monday
City of Pocatello Water Department crews will be replacing the water main line on South Hayes Avenue Monday, March 20,…
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Pocatello Water Department crews return to summer work schedule March 20
The City of Pocatello Water Department announced its summer work schedule will begin Monday, March 20.…
Continue Reading Tech Expo draws thousands of students to Idaho State
More than 2,200 middle and high school students from across the state converged on the Idaho State University Holt Arena on Thursday for the 22nd…
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Portneuf Medical Center leader earns award for excellence
Portneuf Medical Center Chief Financial Officer John Abreu has been recognized by Ardent Health Services as CFO of the…
Continue Reading Second open house set for Pocatello’s Comprehensive Plan 2040
The first open house had such a great turnout, the City of Pocatello will hold a second open house.…
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New webpage to help identify stray animals at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Is your pet missing?…
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Compher trial continued until October
A Pocatello man accused of murder in 2014 will have to wait a little longer for a jury to hear his…
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Riley Green to perform at Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre May 19
The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre announced country music artist Riley Green will perform live on Friday, May…
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Public invited to Pocatello Town Hall Meeting
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council are hosting a Town Hall Meeting March 28, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in City Council Chambers,…
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Pocatello fire PIO appointed to Champions and Emerging Leaders Group
The Pocatello Fire Department’s (PFD) Public Information Officer Kim Stouse was appointed to the Champions and Emerging Leaders Group within…
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Bannock County encourages residents to prepare for potential flooding, free sandbags available
As spring weather returns to eastern Idaho, the potential for melting snow to cause flooding…
Continue Reading Ross Park tower and slide demolition begins
The City of Pocatello began demolition of the water slide and tower at the Ross Park Aquatic Complex…
Continue Reading Local downtown businesses ready for spring season
It has been a brutal winter in Pocatello, and in Historic Downtown, the weather has had a significant impact on many local…
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Former Downard Funeral Home director trial set
Attorneys for former Pocatello funeral home owner and director Lance Peck were back in court…
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PCSD 25 online registration for kindergarten opens Friday
Kindergarten registration for the 2023-2024 school year for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) will begin online starting Friday,…
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TRIO receives $1.1 million to help adults complete a post-secondary credential
The $1.1 million grant is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and aims to assist income-eligible and first generation individuals in Eastern…
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Storm brings wind, rain, snow, flooding, road closures
It has been a wild day for…
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Poland Ambassador speaks at 2023 Frank Church Symposium
The 2023 Frank Church Symposium is taking place at Idaho State University in…
Continue Reading ISU hosts Positive Body Image Symposium
Idaho State University is hosting a Positive Body Image Symposium on Tuesday.…
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Coroner identifies deceased following snowmobile collision
Next of kin has been…
Continue Reading Compher back in court Monday
A man accused of a Pocatello murder almost 20 years ago was back in a Bannock County courtroom…
Continue Reading Senior Center making nutrition a priority for 40 years
Since 1983, the Pocatello Senior Center has been serving the community, with forty years of good meals and a good…
Continue Reading The Comedy Project hosts IMPROV-A-THON
Laughter was in the air all day long on Saturday in the Pocatello…
Continue Reading Pocatello hosts 2023 Idaho Bridal Fair
Wedding season is coming soon and brides in East Idaho aren’t wasting any time getting ready for their big…
Continue Reading Pocatello employees receive Narcan training
The Pocatello Fire Department and Southeastern Idaho Public Health provided City employees with Narcan and opioid overdose training.…
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ISU to offer $200 professional development credit for P-12 educators nationwide
This credit can be applied toward any of the 100% online, self-paced courses that include topics such as English/literacy, leadership, mathematics,…
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Sponsors, vendors and volunteers wanted for 2023 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
Applications for vendors due by April…
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ISU scientist’s research helping determine if Earth has entered new geological time epoch
An Idaho State University professor’s research is tackling one of the hottest debates in…
Continue Reading Mayor Blad responds to silent protesters with signs at city council meeting
Pocatello’s mayor responds to silent protesters with signs at Thursday night’s city council…
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Idaho teens take a byte out of state robot competition
Students from across Idaho made their way to Idaho State University for the vex robotics state tournament.…
Continue Reading Silent protesters with signs attend Pocatello City Council meeting
Silent protesters with signs came out to Thursday’s Pocatello City Council…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health provides free health screenings
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is conducting free health screenings, by appointment only, for the public on March 8 and March…
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Local man in wheelchair praises first responders for rescuing him and his dog
Back on February 23, Mike Riley and his service dog Marshall were using a crosswalk between Pole Line and West Alameda…
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2 police cars involved in crashes
It has been a rough few days for driving throughout our area, and our local police department’s are not…
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PCSD 25 buys Downard Funeral Home property
Downard Funeral Home in Pocatello and the surrounding lot has been sold to the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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Crews investigate house fire on Franklin Ave.
The Pocatello Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 300 block of Franklin Ave at 5:41 p.m.…
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Debating over forensics lab costs
Bannock County Commissioners are at odds over a proposed…
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Early voting begins for District 25’s supplemental levy
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…
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Bannock County offering free monthly newsletter
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office is now offering a monthly, free community newsletter to improve communication between the office and the public.…
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Open house set for Pocatello’s Comprehensive Plan 2040
The open house will be held Tuesday, March 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Marshall Public…
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Idaho Area Health Education Center joins ISU to expand workforce development in rural and underserved areas
The Idaho State University School of Nursing received a five-year federal grant through the Health Resources and Services Administration to help…
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STEM Action Center stages seventh annual Eastern Idaho Science & Engineering Fair
The Eastern Idaho Science and Engineering Fair stands apart from your typical baking soda volcano…
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Man in wheelchair struck by SUV
A man in a wheelchair was struck by an SUV in Pocatello late Thursday…
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Coroner identifies deceased after wrong-way driver crash
Next of kin has been…
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ISU hosts annual JumpStart Competition for high school students
Idaho State University College of Technology hosted the annual JumpStart Competition for high school students on…
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Increased fentanyl overdose activity in Pocatello
Over the past couple of weeks, Pocatello and the surrounding areas have seen an increase in fentanyl overdoses, according to the Pocatello Police…
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Registration open for 16th Annual Bengal Triathlon and Duathlon
All levels of racers are invited to participate and will receive a free sweatshirt, if registered before March…
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Kiwanis Club of Pocatello donates $2,500 to ISU
A local club is putting its financial support behind STEM education efforts for area…
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Vandalism at Pocatello East Bench Wildfire Mitigation Project site
On Tuesday, work crews arrived at the Pocatello East Bench Wildfire Mitigation Project site to find one of their machines inoperable.…
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2 time Olympic Gold Medalist looks to break world record at Simplot Games
As athletes take the field of the 43 Simplot Games, they are rubbing shoulders with world record holders and olympic…
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Feb. 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day
Wednesday was a special day to remember some of our local…
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Testing bridge strength for earthquakes
One Idaho State University student is trying to figure out ways to make buildings and bridges…
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Scooters may be coming to Pocatello
Scooters may soon be riding along the streets of…
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Magical moments contest winners announced
Portneuf Medical Center announced the magical moments contest winners Wednesday.…
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Police investigate 3 vehicle collision in Bannock County
The Idaho State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred at approximately 4:06 p.m. Tuesday on Interstate 15 southbound at…
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Local coroner appointed second VP of ISAAC
One of our local coroners has been appointed as the second vice president of the Idaho State Association of County…
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Simplot Games’ Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends to feature Olympian Ryan Crouser
Tickets are available for the Simplot Games’ Breakfast with Fosbury and Friends featuring Ryan…
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Police search for Portneuf Wellness Complex vandals
The Portneuf Wellness Complex will have to cover the cost of someone’s inconsiderate…
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Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project construction
The first phase will include irrigation work, set to be completed by the end of March 2023.…
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Idaho State geologist helping NASA prep for 2025 crewed moon mission
An Idaho State University professor is helping to coach the next team of astronauts to visit the…
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Police investigate Jet Stop robbery
Pocatello Police are investigating a robbery at Jet Stop at 1500 E. County Line Road…
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76 cats and dogs find homes
Dozens of cats and dogs found their forever homes during half-off adoptions from Jan.14 through Feb. 4, thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal…
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Section of Quinn Road closed indefinitely
A section of Quinn Road is closed indefinitely as crews work on a sewer…
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Department of Labor hosting hiring event in Pocatello Feb. 15
The Idaho Department of Labor is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday Feb.…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter operating at full capacity
The Pocatello Animal shelter is packed and staff is reaching out ti the community to help find many cats and dogs a new…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter half-price dog, puppy, cat, kitten adoptions extended
Half-priced pet adoptions have been extended at the Pocatello Animal Shelter thanks to Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter…
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Anthony Klotz, who coined the term “Great Resignation,” to speak at ISU
Dr. Anthony Klotz will offer a free presentation to the public Wednesday, Feb.…
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Voters to consider renewal of PCSD 25’s Supplemental Levy in March
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, local voters will be asked to consider the renewal of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Supplemental…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho to host 3rd annual Virtual 5K Your Way
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho is hosting its 3rd annual virtual 5K Your Way from Feb. 17-25.…
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Trapper and hunter education classes coming up in southeast and east Idaho
Looking for a trapper, wolf trapper or hunter education course in southeast or east Idaho?…
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City of Pocatello migrates to new domain
Starting February 2023, the City of Pocatello has changed its domain, including email addresses, from its Pocatello.US domain to its…
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Camouflaged critters class for kids offered in Pocatello
This camouflaged critters class will feature hands-on activities, games and even an edible camouflage-inspired art…
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Highland area residents offered voucher to dispose of juniper trees at landfill for free
The City of Pocatello and CR Fence LLC (contractor) continue to make progress in removing junipers from the gullies in the Highland…
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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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