LDS Church donates 40,000 pounds of food to Pocatello pantries and schools
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints stocked the shelves of Pocatello food pantries on Wednesday with a considerable…
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Pocatello Regional Airport runs training drill on Wednesday
The Pocatello Regional Airport conducted a live emergency exercise with the Pocatello Police Department, Pocatello Fire Department, and Portnuef…
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Construction begins on new Pocatello Pathway from Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek
Construction is underway on the Monte Vista to Pocatello Creek Road Pathway Project, located on the east side of Interstate I-15 in…
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League of Women Voters set up shop at ISU for National Voter Registration Day event
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello set up voter registration stations at the Pond Student Union building and Eli M. Oboler Library at Idaho…
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Heads Up, Pocatello: Expect sirens and lights as airport conducts emergency exercise tomorrow
The Pocatello Regional Airport is scheduled to conduct a triennial live emergency exercise tomorrow, September 17th, from 9 AM to noon. This…
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Pocatello horse-based therapy program hosting fundraiser event with celebrity guest Wednesday
Bridle Up Hope, a non-profit equestrian-based therapy and self-esteem building program, is hosting ‘A Night of Hope’ fundraiser event with food, live…
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Chubbuck police standoff suspect appears in court, charged with aggravated assault
A 36-year-old man appeared in court today following a police standoff at an Extended Stay hotel over the weekend. Joshua Dahlinghaus is facing a…
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Two Montana residents sentenced for drug trafficking conspiracy
A Montana man and woman have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute large quantities of methamphetamine and…
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Suspect taken into custody following standoff with police in Chubbuck
Police in Chubbuck say a man was taken into custody following a standoff Sunday.…
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Dr. Jeff Meldrum, beloved ISU professor and renowned “Bigfoot” expert, dies at 65
Meldrum was a pillar and the longest serving member of the university’s Department of Biological Sciences, where he had taught since 1993. Beyond the…
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Bringing Shakespeare to Life: ISU blends tech and humanities in new VR project
Idaho State University is bringing classical literature to life in a new way. Professors and students from the English and Computer Science…
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Protest over Perez shooting draws small crowd, demands police reform
A small group of Pocatello residents gathered for a community protest Tuesday, demanding police reform and increased accountability following the…
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“Business Pitch” competition at ISU, with $4,500 Prize
Are you a high school student with a great business idea? Idaho State University’s Business Pitch competition is now open for registration. The…
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Pocatello Police warn of rise in AI-powered virtual kidnapping scams
The Pocatello Police Department is urging residents to be on high alert following a recent increase in virtual kidnapping and ransom scams. The…
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Memorial Stair Climb at ISU honors 9/11 First Responders
Participants climbed the equivalent of 110 flights of stairs, the same number first responders climbed up the World Trade…
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“Truly a community area”: Idaho Fish and Game reminds public how to protect Edson Fichter Nature Area
With more visitors than ever enjoying the Edson Fichter Nature Area, Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is issuing a reminder to the public on how to best…
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Eastern Idaho community mourns Charlie Kirk, plans memorials and vigils
The eastern Idaho community is still reeling from the news of the murder of conservative political icon and influencer Charlie Kirk. In the wake of…
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Please Just Stay campaign back for another year to encourage conversations about suicide prevention
The Please Just Stay campaign kicked off September 3, and dozens of signs bearing the slogan have popped up at businesses, city buildings, and homes…
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Here are the events to honor Patriots Day, 9/11 on Thursday
A number of events are scheduled to honor Patriots Day and the remembrance of 9/11 across eastern Idaho.…
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Red Cross urges disaster readiness during National Preparedness Month
“You just never know when that siren may sound and there may be a disaster in your neighborhood,” said Matt Ochsner, regional communications director…
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ISU debuts new associate degree program in science
“I think the biggest thing is that we really designed it to be flexible,” said Dr. Shannon Kobs Nawotniak, professor and chair of ISU’s Geosciences…
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“Light the World” initiative arrives in southeast Idaho
This year, residents of Pocatello, Rexburg, and Idaho Falls have a new way to give back for the upcoming holiday season. For the first time ever, the…
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The ISU-based Institute of Rural Health is launching their annual 9/11 Remembrance Week, starting with a ‘Day of Service’ kick-off event on Monday,…
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Get rid of household hazardous waste for free at the Bannock County Landfill Saturday
The Bannock County Landfill is hosting their monthly ‘Household Hazardous Waste Day’ on Saturday, September…
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Three sentenced to prison for seperate meth trafficking cases in eastern Idaho
Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced the results of three separate drug distribution cases in eastern Idaho…
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Justice for Victor supporters to rally at City Hall after officers cleared in shooting investigation
Supporters of Victor Perez are planning to gather at the Pocatello City Council meeting tonight to speak out after the investigation into his…
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SEICAA making fundraising push to support essential local programs through the end of the year
The Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency (SIECAA) is making a final fundraising push through their ‘Hand Up’ donation campaign through the last…
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Conservation groups celebrating Idaho state insect through the month of September
The Portneuf Pollinator Partnership and Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust are highlighting the Monarch Butterfly, Idaho’s official state insect, in…
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“A long road of litigation ahead”: Attorneys for Victor Perez family to continue with civil suit after AG declines to press charges against officers
While the four officers have been cleared of criminal charges for the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez, an autistic teenager with cerebral…
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Officers in Victor Perez Shooting will not face criminal charges, Pocatello Mayor responds
Following an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has determined that the four…
Continue Reading Edson Fichter talks return to Pocatello this September
The annual ‘Edson Fichter Talks’ lecture series is back, bringing a month of free community lectures to Pocatello every Wednesday in…
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Senior support organization accepting donations to fill mobility needs of local people
The Area V Agency on Aging in Pocatello is looking for donations of mobility equipment and other home-care supplies to stock their in-house…
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Idaho Falls and Pocatello finalize candidate lists for fall municipal election
The candidate lists are now final for city elections across Eastern Idaho, following the 5 p.m. deadline for residents to throw their names into the…
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Fish and Game’s 2025 hunting outlook predicts strong elk, growing mule deer populations in Southeast Region
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game released its 2025 Deer/Elk Hunting Outlook report earlier this week, and deer and elk populations should be…
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Pop up wedding dress shop providing cost-effective options for brides stops in Pocatello
Dress Express, a family owned wedding dress supplier based in Montana, brought over 1,400 dresses to the Portneuf Valley to give brides an affordable…
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Pocatello sanitation collection operating as usual on Labor Day
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s collection trucks will operate as normal on Labor Day, September 1.
Residents regularly scheduled…
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Police, City Officials address death threats against public official in Pocatello
Pocatello police are investigating threats made to a public official, leading to an emergency executive session city council meeting yesterday…
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Bannock County Commissioners vote in 2026 budget with promises to try and restore non-profit funding
Bannock County Commissioners voted unanimously to implement their controversial 2026 proposed county budget at a regular meeting on Thursday, August…
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Conservation group gets major grant to improve nature preserve in Pocatello
The Sagebrush Steppe Land Trust, a non-profit citizen conservation group, recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Idaho Fish and Wildlife…
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ISU & INL partner to strengthen domestic critical materials supply chain
“ISU and INL have a long history of successful partnerships and collaborations,” said ISU President Robert Wagner. “Establishing a critical and…
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Bannock County residents, non-profits rally against commissioners’ proposed budget at public hearing on Tuesday
Bannock County commissioners held a public hearing attended by dozens of residents and area organization leaders who shared overwhelming opposition…
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Pocatello seeks public input for new city-wide housing plan
Pocatello’s Planning & Development Services is asking city residents to take their ‘Housing Study Survey’ to narrow down housing needs in the Gate…
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Help Them Help Others: Salvation Army Pocatello launches “Drive Away Hunger” campaign
The Salvation Army Pocatello Corps has officially started its new ‘Drive Away Hunger’ campaign to raise money to replace its box truck, which broke…
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5,000-acre Split Top Fire contained near Aberdeen, Cause still undetermined
The Split Top Fire, which burned more than 5,000 acres of grass and sagebrush 14 miles northwest of Aberdeen over the weekend, is now fully…
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Thousands attend annual Greek Festival
Visitors got to enjoy lots of greek food like roasted lamb, shish kabobs, and gyros, as well as thousands of pastries like…
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Simplot presents Pocatello Potato Festival
“We really wanted to bring something that’s true to Idaho, but also fits in with the Children’s Museum as well as the Museum of Clean, and I don’t…
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Museum of Clean to host first festival celebrating all things potato
The Museum of Clean, in partnership with Simplot and other local sponsors, will host the first ‘Pocatello Potato Festival’ on Saturday, August…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosts appreciation lunch attended by hundreds
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Appreciation BBQ lunch on Friday to thank the hundreds of area businesses that make up…
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Bannock County veterans inch closer to donation goal needed for renovations to historic Memorial Building
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is asking people to help them make the final push to reach their donation goal for repairs to the…
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Three men in East Idaho arrested for child exploitation charges
Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit have arrested three…
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Measles cases remind Idahoans to be up to date with vaccinations
Immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, so even adults need to stay up to date on their…
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Annual Greek Festival returns to Pocatello Saturday, August 23
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church is hosting its popular Greek Festival on Saturday, August 23.
The event is a…
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Idaho Supreme Court overturns lower court ruling in Pocatello land dispute
The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Pocatello family trust in a long-running land dispute. 2 trusts from the Rupp family sued the city of…
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Local health officials urging people to get vaccinated after more reports of measles in Idaho
“Measles is a pretty significant illness. It’s maybe not quite as deadly as Ebola or anything like that; the risk from measles comes from how…
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ISU’s School of Nursing using grant to expand education on opioid addiction treatment
Idaho State University’s School of Nursing recently received a $900,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration…
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Pocatello’s Women’s Marketplace and Fashion’s Night Out: A Celebration of Local Business
The community is invited to a special evening this Friday to celebrate and support local women in business at the annual ‘Women’s Marketplace and…
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ISU’s KISU radio station making programming changes to survive fallout from federal funding cuts
Managers of Idaho State University’s KISU public radio station say they have already started to pull back on programming and staff hours to keep the…
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Lori Vallow Daybell back in Idaho prison
Lori Vallow Daybell is back in Idaho, where she will spend the rest of her life behind bars. …
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Bannock County releases proposed budget for 2026, asks for public input
Bannock County has released their draft budget for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year, which could see lower taxes for residents; county commissioners are…
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‘Sensory Safari’ exhibit brings the jungle to American Falls District Library
The American Falls district library is playing host to a jungle’s worth of wild animals. The ‘Sensory Safari’ is making its way around southeast…
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Take the Reins: Texas Roadhouse hosts fundraiser for Bridle Up Hope tonight
Tonight, Texas Roadhouse in Pocatello is partnering with Bridle Up Hope to raise money for a great cause. From now until 10 p.m., 10% of all dinner…
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Charity organization’s statewide tour stops in Pocatello to present grant to local nonprofit
“In Idaho, we rely a lot upon our nonprofit organizations to make their communities run and to take care of people’s needs and to make Idaho a better…
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Pocatello pharmacy celebrates milestone anniversary with community barbecue
Pocatello’s Maag Prescription and Medical Supply hosted a community barbecue celebrating 75 years of business on Friday.
“The community is what…
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Annual Portneuf River Cleanup scheduled for Saturday
Pocatello’s ‘Portneuf River Vision’ group is hosting its annual cleanup event on Saturday, August 16.
Volunteers are invited to help clean trash and…
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Pocatello’s annual ‘Parade of Homes’ kicks off
Pocatello’s annual Parade of Homes is happening this weekend. The event allows builders in the area to showcase homes they have built to the public.…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting, injuring police officers
Todd Brewer, the man convicted of the shootings of two Pocatello Police officers in 2022, has been sentenced to 20 years fixed, 10 years…
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Rigby man sentenced to 9 years in federal prison for receiving child pornography
Caleb Sickinger, 45, of Rigby, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for receiving child pornography, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott…
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Connections Credit Union partners with City of Pocatello to build new community clubhouse
“We’re proud to partner with the City on a project that will enhance Riverside Golf Course and benefit the community for years to come,” said…
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Pocatello gives timeline updates for multiple outdoor improvement projects
The City of Pocatello has announced ongoing work on upgrade projects for parks, trails, and the Portneuf River, with many projects scheduled to start…
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Pocatello calls on community for river cleanup event this weekend
This Saturday, August 16, the City of Pocatello is calling all volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help with the annual Portneuf River…
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Man charged with beating, strangling woman at Chubbuck Motel 6
A Chubbuck man is facing felony domestic battery charges after allegedly beating and strangling a woman at a local Motel…
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Idaho Food Bank kicks off Back to School campaign
The Idaho Food Bank is starting its Back to School campaign to raise awareness and funds for its school-year programs.
Throughout the academic year,…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History launches mobile unit to bring education to the entire state
The Idaho Museum of Natural History’s (IMNH’s) new Museum Everywhere Program will bring a slice of the museum experience to the entire Gem State with…
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August trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Idaho
Grab your fishing pole, pack the cooler, and don’t forget your fishing license! Personnel from Idaho Fish and Game’s hatcheries in the…
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Shooter at large after two men injured in Chubbuck; Investigators following “several leads”
Chubbuck police are actively searching for a gunman who shot two men during an early morning party on Cassie Dr.
Officers from multiple agencies…
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Chamber of Commerce mini-golf tournament tees up to support future for young professionals
“We created the Chamber of Professionals just to connect our young professionals in the community,” said Crystal Panek, event manager for the…
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Get Ready for Scares: Pocatello skating rink prepping for Halloween horror experience
Pocatello’s premier skating rink is already preparing for scares this Halloween. ‘Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center’ is gearing up for a second…
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Coffee with a Cause: The Human Bean hosts food drive today
Craving a coffee and a chance to do good? The Human Bean in Chubbuck is making it easy to help those in need today with its annual “Food Drive Give…
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Boil order advisory issued for Chubbuck following water main break on Hawthorne Rd.
A boil order advisory for Chubbuck residents following a water main break Thursday afternoon. …
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The Idaho Foodbank kicks off back to school campaign to fight childhood hunger
The Idaho Foodbank is kicking off their Back to School Campaign as part of a statewide effort to support kids all over Idaho. The Back to School…
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City of Pocatello working on new park on the east bench; Area now closed to the public
Work is underway on Pocatello’s new ‘Legacy Park’ on Iron Bend Dr. on the city’s east bench, and the Parks and Recreation Department wants people to…
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ISU and CEI partner to address Idaho’s workforce needs
Idaho State University (ISU) and the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI) are making it easier for students to continue their education in the Gem State.…
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Marshall Public Library collecting school supplies for local students until September
“We recognized that there was a need in our community, that there are families that might not be able to get all of the school supplies that their…
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Cedar Fire near Mackay reaches 731 acres, 16% contained
BUTTE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) — The Cedar Fire near Mackay, sparked by a lightning strike on July 29, has grown to an estimated 731 acres. As of this…
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Pocatello vs. Chubbuck: first responders battle it out in rib-eating contest for charity
First responders representing Teams Pocatello and Chubbuck went head-to-head at a speed rib-eating competition at Texas Roadhouse on Monday, August…
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Bannock County Fair kicks off week of fun starting August 4
The Bannock County Fair officially opens Monday, August 4, kicking off a week of classic fun. This year’s fair is jam-packed with live music, a wide…
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Portneuf District Library hosts sizzling “Summer Chill Out”
The Portneuf District Library celebrated the nearing end of summer today with a “Summer Chill Out” party that drew hundreds of community members. The…
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Missing Pocatello woman found dead in Mink Creek Road area
The Bannock County Sheriff’s office is looking for a 67-year old woman who may be in danger.…
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Bannock County’s at-risk youth center receives national recognition and award
Bannock County’s ‘The Village: A Place for Youth and Families’ recently received the 2025 Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties…
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Pocatello Police arrest suspect after shots fired on occupied vehicle
A 22-year-old man was arrested last night after Pocatello Police Department (PPD) officers responded to reports of multiple shots fired at a parked…
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Idaho is one of the best states for pickleball, according to recent study
Idaho has been named the fifth best state in the nation for pickleball players according to a study by pickleball experts PodPlay Pickleball Business…
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Last day to purchase drawn hunting tags just around the corner before second summer drawing
Idaho hunters who successfully drew tags for controlled hunts in the Southeast Region have until Friday, August 1, to buy their tags before…
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Salvation Army kicking off back-to-school donation drive starting August 1
“Our main goal that the Salvation Army does is we want to let people know that we love them, we care about them, and one of the best ways that we can…
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Game Changer: New Esports Arena coming to ISU
Idaho State University (ISU) is thrilled to announce a major gift from Direct Communications Rockland, Inc. that will establish the new Direct…
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Red Cross offering free diabetes screening with blood donations in August
“We are committed to the health of our donors and to public health, and this is a service we’re providing,” said Matt Ochsner, communications…
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Pocatello skaters celebrate grand opening of Optimist Skatepark on Friday
Skaters, city leaders, and supporters gathered to celebrate the grand opening ribbon-cutting of the new Optimist Skatepark on…
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Chubbuck boy sets up lemonade stand to raise money for national competition
A young martial artist in Chubbuck is channeling his entrepreneurial spirit to raise money for a trip to a national…
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Traveling circus make stops in Pocatello, Idaho Falls
The Mountain View Event Center in Pocatello played host to two nation-traveling circus shows this…
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Local reptile rescue hosting interactive event in Pocatello Saturday
SRD’s Traveling Animals is hosting a ‘Wild Reptile Adventure’ event at Jungle ReTreat Ice Cream in Pocatello on Saturday, July…
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ISU Football holds first practice of fall camp
The Idaho State University Football Team took to the newly-renovated ICCU Practice Field for their first practice of fall camp on…
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