Nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for Property Tax Reduction program in 2023
Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas announced nearly 1,400 Bannock County residents applied for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program in…
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Public hearing set May 4 on Pocatello Comprehensive Plan 2040, Proposed Future Land Use Map
On Thursday, May 4, you are invited to participate in a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan 2040 and the City’s proposed Future Land Use Map.…
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1 in custody as police investigation continues
On Wednesday at approximately 3:17 p.m., Chubbuck Police along with the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office and Idaho State Police responded to the…
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PCSD 25 Board-approved plan for Highland High School involves use of Century High School
In a unanimous vote, the Pocatello /Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a plan to return to in-person instruction for Highland…
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Bannock County activates regional EOC to assist in Southeast Idaho severe weather challenges
Bannock County has activated a regional Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assist in addressing the severe weather challenges in southeast…
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Westside Ranger District planning prescribed fire in Rowley Canyon
The Westside Ranger District, Caribou-Targhee National Forest is planning to ignite a 1,019-acre prescribed burn in the Rowley canyon area…
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Pocatello’s Downtown Historic District holds open house on Tuesday
On Tuesday, April 25 from noon to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m., residents are invited to participate in an open house to learn more about the…
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Faulty electrical equipment blamed for Highland High fire
Fire officials reported Monday morning they believe faulty electrical equipment started the fire at Highland High School on…
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Highland High School in Pocatello is currently in…
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Highland High School has Prom despite school disaster
In some ways, it was a prom night like you might expect just about anywhere. Students celebrate despite school…
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Registration for Ignite Their Future 2023 STEM Summer Camps open May 1
Registration will open on May 1 for Ignite Their Future STEM Summer…
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SIPH to hold free virtual training on oral health during pregnancy
The virtual training will be held on Monday, April…
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Google Fiber service coming to Pocatello
The City of Pocatello announced Thursday Google Fiber has chosen Pocatello as the first city in Idaho for its high-speed broadband internet…
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City of Pocatello flag ranks 11th in US
The City of Pocatello flag, which was once ranked the “worst city flag in North America,” is now ranked at the top, coming in at 11th in the…
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ISU and University of Utah partner up to address mental health crises in Idaho and Utah
Idaho ranks 49th in the United States for physicians per…
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Caldwell Park hosts Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair on Saturday
Are you interested in learning more about our natural and built environment?…
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City of Pocatello’s annual hiring fair scheduled for April 21
If you are in the market for summer, seasonal or full-time work, the City of Pocatello wants…
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Officials identify Pocatello man dead after robbing woman at gunpoint
A Pocatello man shot himself after robbing an adult female at gunpoint Saturday night near Mackenzie River Pizza.…
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Multiple people hospitalized after car collides with fire engine responding to blaze
A white SUV crashed into a Pocatello Fire Truck on Sunday afternoon, while the Fire Engine was responding to a fire.…
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Marshall Public Library giving out seed packets in celebration of National Gardening Day
The Marshall Public Library (MPL) is celebrating National Gardening Day by giving out free seed…
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$631,953 raised in ISU’s second annual day of giving campaign
Idaho State University announced Bengal Nation has raised $631,953 for students and university…
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Portneuf Air Rescue relaunches with upgraded avionics and new look
Portneuf Medical Center and the Pocatello Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a ribbon-cutting event and the relaunch of Portneuf…
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Fish and Game officer shoots dog for chasing and killing deer in Pocatello
An Idaho Fish and Game conservation officer shot and killed a dog for chasing and killing a deer in south Pocatello…
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Recipients of Terry Perkins Educational Scholarship announces
The School District 25 Education Foundation’s scholarship selection committee announced the recipients of the 5th annual Terry Perkins Educational…
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Tastee Treet closing shop
A local restaurant that has locations in Pocatello and Chubbuck is shutting down operation.…
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Bengal Giving Day starts Tuesday
Starting tomorrow, Idaho State University will be hosting the second annual Bengal…
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2023 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2023 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Bannock County alerts residents of flood risk this weekend
There is a great flood risk this weekend for areas around Bannock County starting on Sunday and continuing into…
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BLM to extend Chinese Peak—Blackrock Canyon seasonal closures
BLM plans to open the trails on May 1 if conditions warrant opening.…
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Recipients of 2023 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” announced
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad has chosen three awardees for the 2023 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral…
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Drivers asked to avoid Pocatello Creek, Mink Creek, Rapid Creek and Buckskin roads due to severe weather conditions
The National Weather Service is reporting one of the heaviest snowfalls in Pocatello history Tuesday afternoon and expects an additional one to three…
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Pocatello Police urge people to stay off roads because of heavy snow
The Pocatello Street Department is still trying to get the roads cleared from this large snowstorm that is affecting the Pocatello area. …
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Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project phase 1 complete
Phase one of the Hawthorne Road and West Quinn Road intersection project to install a traffic signal is…
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Zoo Idaho opening day slated for April 8
Starting April 8, Zoo Idaho will open its gates Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4…
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900 Block of South Arthur Avenue to Main Street restricted to 1 lane
This portion of the project is anticipated to take four weeks to complete, but the work schedule may change due to unforeseen…
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ISU receives new scholarship endowment from Campbell family
This scholarship will be available to support any Idaho State University walk-on athlete in good academic…
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Women United hosts second annual Beauty and the Brunch workshop
All proceeds from this event will support partner nonprofits that serve women, children, and families in need in Southeastern…
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Pocatello departments switch to summer work hours April 3
The City of Pocatello Street Department and Water Pollution Control (WPC) will switch to summer working hours Monday, April…
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Annual spring clean-up planned at Restlawn and Mountain View Cemeteries
Starting Monday, April 3, 2023, crews will remove and discard all flower placement and decorations in Restlawn and Mountain View Cemetery (weather…
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Half-price dog and puppy adoptions at Pocatello Animal Shelter
Currently, the Pocatello Animal Shelter has 26 dogs and 14 puppies available for…
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Residents invited to participate in April 12 public hearing on Proposed Future Land Use Map
The meeting will be in Council Chambers, 911 North…
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Registration open for 26th annual “Run with the Big Dogs”
Registration is now open for the 26th Annual “Run with the Big Dogs” event scheduled for Saturday, April 15, at 9 a.m. at Lower Ross Park.…
Continue Reading Packed town hall gets heated over books at Marshall Public Library
Tuesday night’s town hall at Pocatello City Hall filled the entire chambers, forcing some people to watch the proceedings from outside the room.…
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Zoo Idaho delays opening day due to weather
Zoo Idaho will be delaying its opening day due to the weekend weather forecast.…
Continue Reading Residents invited to participate in April 12 public hearing on Comprehensive Plan 2040
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – On Wednesday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m., residents are invited to participate in a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan…
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PCSD 25 announces 2023 Summer Food Service Program
Now in its 23 year of operation, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is gearing up for the 2023 Summer Food Service…
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Free hazardous waste disposal returns to the Fort Hall Mine Landfill April 1
Bannock County residents can dispose of their household hazardous waste for free at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill on the first Saturday of every month…
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Grocery Outlet Bargain Market coming to Pocatello
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is coming to…
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Jesse Leigh pleads guilty
A Chubbuck man has pleaded guilty to killing his estranged wife and her…
Continue Reading Bannock County building Safe Teen Assessment Center
Families in Southeast Idaho will soon have a new Safe Teen Assessment Center to help connect them to the help their child needs.…
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Japan Night to return April 1
This event is open to the…
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Soil and well water testing available during Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair
The City of Pocatello and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be offering free lead screenings for soil and well water testing at the…
Continue Reading Pocatello hosts 2023 Spring Fair
The Pocatello Spring Fair, Southeast Idaho’s premier home show, is being held this weekend inside Idaho State University’s Holt Arena.…
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ISU reports fourth straight semester of enrollment increases in spring 2023
Following a continuing positive trend, Idaho State University is again celebrating a spring enrollment…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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.…
Continue Reading 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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