Pocatello Archives

ISU debate students capture national championship

March 22, 2021 5:58 PM News Team

The Idaho State University Debate Team of Kaden Marchetti and Colter Barker captured the National Championship in Public Forum debate at the Pi Kappa…

Tyhee Elementary students collect socks for those affected in Texas storms

March 19, 2021 7:58 PM Cole Sams

Winter storms ravaged through the state of Texas back in February, with many people in the Lone Star State still feeling the…

Grant increases ISU distance learning opportunities

March 18, 2021 10:27 AM Cole Sams

Idaho State University will receive more than $320,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support the installations of distance…

Monster Dummy Jump at Pebble Creek set for Saturday

March 18, 2021 9:49 AM News Team

The Monster Dummy Jump will be held at Pebble Creek on Saturday, March…

April 30 to be Proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day in Pocatello

March 17, 2021 11:20 AM News Team

Therapy animals and their human handlers will be honored at Thursday’s Pocatello City Council…

D25 names Business Operations director

March 17, 2021 10:50 AM News Team

The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District has selected Jonathan Balls as Director of Business Operations. …

Controlled burns to help Aspen trees may make smoke visible in Pocatello area

March 17, 2021 10:11 AM Emma Iannacone

People in the Pocatello and Inkom areas may see smoke from controlled fires this…

“Avoid it:” Using muddy trails makes mangled mess for summer

March 16, 2021 3:16 PM Emma Iannacone

People are flocking to the trails as East Idaho enjoys a taste of spring weather. But adventuring into mud can cause more problems than dirty…

Man arrested after high-speed chase

March 15, 2021 3:21 AM Linda Larsen

A local man is behind bars after leading officers on a high-speed…

People 55+ with at risk conditions, grocery workers eligible for vaccine

March 15, 2021 4:23 PM Emma Iannacone

On Monday, vaccine eligibility opened up to Idahoans 55 and older with underlying medical conditions and to people in a variety of jobs, like…

ISU health professions students helped deliver nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines

March 15, 2021 3:17 PM News Team

Idaho State University student pharmacists, nurses, dental hygienists and physician assistants have helped nearly 5,000 people get COVID-19 vaccines…

Pocatello Parks and Recreation offering partnership opportunities

March 12, 2021 10:09 AM Cole Sams

If you’ve ever wanted to have your name or the name of your business on the side of a building or other major community improvement, now’s your…

Idaho State wins the Big Sky Tournament

March 12, 2021 3:59 PM Adrian Luevano

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho State women’s basketball team punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament by beating Idaho, 84-49 in the Big Sky…

Economic development was the topic of conversation during Thursday’s work session

March 12, 2021 8:25 AM Cole Sams

Pocatello City Council members met at City Hall on Thursday for their scheduled work…

Gov. Little reflects year of Idaho’s pandemic fight

March 11, 2021 3:09 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little discussed the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Idaho and toured the vaccine clinic…

Angel Moroni placed on Pocatello Temple

March 10, 2021 5:00 AM Cole Sams

People in Pocatello and Chubbuck were surprised Wednesday morning to see the Angel Moroni being placed on top of the new LDS…

ISU announces return to in-person instruction in fall

March 10, 2021 4:13 PM News Team

Idaho State University has announced plans to return to full in-person instruction and campus activities in Fall 2021.…

Pay It Forward: Growling Garden

March 10, 2021 3:28 PM Todd Kunz

A unique garden where all the work is meant to teach and all the food is meant to feed the community in…

School elections take place Tuesday

March 9, 2021 5:33 PM Emma Iannacone

Bannock County election officials say the turnout has been…

SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout to frontline workers and ages 55-64

March 9, 2021 3:50 PM News Team

Idaho is continuing to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine across the state to first responders, K-12 teachers and staff, daycare
workers, people age 65…

SIPH distributes free prescription drug disposal pouches

March 9, 2021 12:32 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Office of Drug Policy are providing a way Idaho households can safely and conveniently clean out…

Local cities in jeopardy of losing metropolitan status

March 9, 2021 11:32 AM Cole Sams

New federal guidelines proposed earlier this year could result in multiple cities losing their metropolitan status.…

Your thoughts wanted on Proposed Trail System in Pocatello

March 6, 2021 2:19 PM News Team

The City of Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking comments about a planned Pioneer Ridge Trail…

COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic walkthrough

March 5, 2021 6:25 PM Linda Larsen

What exactly can you expect when you go to get your…

Porch pirates arrested

March 5, 2021 11:33 AM Linda Larsen

Two porch Pirates are behind bars in Pocatello after allegedly stealing a package containing rare coins worth more than $1,500…

Pocatello cemetery clean-up begins March 29

March 5, 2021 9:50 AM Linda Larsen

The yearly clean-up of Pocatello’s two City-operated cemeteries has been scheduled for the end of the…

Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter to cover pet adoptions for veterans

March 5, 2021 9:46 AM Cole Sams

The men and women who’ve served in the U.S. military can add a furry friend to their life for free thanks to a local…

Pocatello City Council votes to keep face covering ordinance in place

March 5, 2021 9:05 AM News Team

On Thursday, the Pocatello City Council voted to continue Pocatello’s face covering ordinance for at least another month.…

Home Helpers will provide thousands of COVID-19 tests to Eastern Idaho

March 3, 2021 7:15 PM Cole Sams

With recent assistance from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Home Helpers Home Care in Pocatello now has access to 6,400 COVID-19…

SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout for frontline workers

March 3, 2021 3:42 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is urging people aged 65 and older who have not yet received their COVID-19
vaccination to call Public Health at…

Gem Prep Charter School In Pocatello, ID

Three Gem Prep ninth graders working toward bachelor’s degrees

March 3, 2021 8:38 AM Cole Sams

Three local ninth grade students are getting a step ahead in their educational path.…

SIPH offers free suicide prevention training

March 1, 2021 2:41 PM News Team

QPR Training for suicide prevention will be offered free of charge to the public.…

ISP warns to watch for elk north of Pocatello

March 1, 2021 9:41 AM News Team

Idaho State Police are urging motorists to be cautious of elk along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Fort…

A look at Idaho’s Black History and Future

February 28, 2021 4:55 PM Emma Iannacone

As Black History Month comes to a close, KIFI takes a look at Idaho’s Black…

Preparations underway for in-person jury trials

February 26, 2021 2:41 PM Linda Larsen

It has been almost a year since a jury trial has been held in Idaho, but courtrooms could soon be opening their…

FMCSA declares Idaho truck driver to be an imminent hazard

February 24, 2021 9:40 AM News Team

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Idaho-licensed commercial driver Shane R.…

SIPH mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic now open to eligible groups

February 24, 2021 2:46 PM Emma Iannacone

People in the current priority groups are breaking in the new mass vaccination clinic in Southeast…

2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair canceled

February 24, 2021 10:36 AM News Team

After consulting with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, organizers have decided to cancel the 2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental…

A look at the progress of Pocatello High School addition

February 23, 2021 7:41 PM Emma Iannacone

Good weather is keeping construction moving on the Pocatello High School…

Bannock County becomes Protected Second Amendment County

February 23, 2021 6:17 PM Cole Sams

One local county has made a stance on the second amendment loud and…

ISU celebrates Black History Month with week of virtual events

February 22, 2021 4:17 PM Emma Iannacone

In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of virtual…

Law enforcement release name of man killed during fugitive shootout

February 15, 2021 8:05 PM Linda Larsen

A weekend shooting between U.S. Marshals and 2 armed suspects ended with one man dead and a dangerous fugitive in jail.…

Virtual 5K to help those in need

February 19, 2021 6:26 PM Linda Larsen

The Pocatello United Way is reaching out to help families especially hard hit by…

ISU COVID-19 cases jump up

February 19, 2021 4:40 PM Linda Larsen

Coronavirus cases on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello took a pretty big jump this past…

Pocatello COVID-19 testing moving back to Portneuf Medical Center

February 19, 2021 2:05 PM News Team

With declining demand, Portneuf Medical Center has announced it will move all COVID-19 testing from the current location at Idaho Central Credit…

Pocatello council affirms face covering ordinance

February 19, 2021 8:45 AM News Team

Pocatello’s face covering ordinance will remain in effect until at least March 4.…

SIPH won’t receive this week’s COVID-19 vaccine allocation due to extreme weather across US

February 17, 2021 11:48 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health just received notification this week’s vaccine shipment is delayed due to the extreme weather across the US.…

Nitrate levels rise near Ross Park

February 18, 2021 5:47 PM Cole Sams

Pocatello is monitoring the quality of water near one of its…

Nicole Hasenpflug receives cross on Friday during Ash Wednesday event

Local church celebrates Ash Wednesday in creative way

February 17, 2021 10:20 AM Cole Sams

Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is hosting a drive-thru service entitled “Ashes on the Go” to help commemorate Ash Wednesday.…

Effort to recall D25 Board members collecting donations, Gebhardt responds

February 17, 2021 1:44 PM Emma Iannacone

Some of the Board’s recent choices has brought the threat of a…

Portneuf Medical Center updates visitor policy

February 17, 2021 5:22 PM News Team

In response to the local decrease in COVID-19 cases, Portneuf Medical Center is revising its visitation policies.…

Idaho State to allow 2,800 fans to attend home football games

February 17, 2021 4:41 PM Dylan Carder

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University announced Wednesday that around 2,800 fans will be allowed inside Holt Arena for home football games…

Students practicing self-defense tactics at ISU's Law Enforcement Program

Idaho State using innovative tactics to train next wave of police officers

February 16, 2021 7:14 PM Cole Sams

We all know that a being a policeman is a tough job, but you might not how much the position has changed.
Retired Idaho Falls Police Officer Lynn…

All Pocatello Police officers will soon have body cameras

February 16, 2021 5:51 PM Emma Iannacone

Next time you see a Pocatello Police officer, smile. You’re on…

PCSD25 online kindergarten registration begins Monday

February 16, 2021 4:34 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin online starting Monday, February 22.…

Joint mass vaccination clinics to be held at ISU for eligible people

February 16, 2021 12:25 PM News Team

A mass vaccination clinic will open this week on ISU’s campus to serve the…

County commissioners discuss future land

February 16, 2021 10:39 AM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, Bannock County commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the area’s future land use…

Dangerous fugitive surrenders to Bingham Sheriff deputies

February 14, 2021 2:52 AM Linda Larsen

Bingham County Sheriff Office reported Sunday night fugitive Richard “Rocky” Iverson peacefully surrendered to Sheriff deputies and is in custody.…

Display at Flowers by LD in Pocatello, ID

Local businesses prep for Valentine’s Day weekend

February 12, 2021 6:44 PM Cole Sams

Valentine’s day is not only a day for love and relationships, but also very important to many local businesses in the Pocatello…

Flu rates are down

February 12, 2021 4:20 PM Linda Larsen

The precautions that we are taking because of the virus may be having a positive effect on influenza…

ISU COVID-19 cases up slightly from last week

February 12, 2021 4:10 PM Linda Larsen

The number of new COVID-19 cases on the Idaho State University campus remained relatively low this…

ISU COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed Monday

February 12, 2021 12:26 PM News Team

The Idaho State University COVID-19 testing site and the COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on February…

Fans are back at Idaho State Athletic events

February 11, 2021 10:52 PM Adrian Luevano

All basketball season long, Idaho State hoped to have fans back inside Reed…

Coats donated to Tendoy Elementary School

Coats donated to all students at Tendoy Elementary

February 10, 2021 6:55 PM Cole Sams

Operation Warm partnered with Mountain America Credit Union to deliver brand-new winter coats on Tuesday to every student attending Tendoy Elementary…

Scavenger hunt at Pebble Creek to fundraise for prostate cancer research

February 10, 2021 5:03 PM Emma Iannacone

A local nonprofit, Ride on Dads, is partnering with Pebble Creek Ski Area to host a fundraiser for prostate cancer…

Incorrect Pocatello Temple open house dates announced

February 10, 2021 11:10 AM News Team

UPDATE 3:00 p.m. Pocatello Communication Director Larry Fisher released the following Wednesday…

PCSD25 to resume 5-day in-person learning for all grades K-12 on March 1

February 9, 2021 5:44 PM Emma Iannacone

During Tuesday evening’s special meeting, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action to resume a 5-day, in-person…

Construction site of new City Hall building in Chubbuck, ID

Mayor excited for Chubbuck’s potential with new City Hall

February 9, 2021 7:05 PM Cole Sams

The new City Hall building in Chubbuck is making significant progress after the project broke ground last spring.
Mayor Kevin England says the idea…

Driest winter on record for Pocatello valley so far

February 8, 2021 3:34 PM Emma Iannacone

Neighbors in Pocatello haven’t had to break out the snow shovel much this winter…

Preparations begin for in-person jury trials

February 5, 2021 6:11 PM Linda Larsen

Starting next week, you could be seeing a jury summons in your…

ISU COVID-19 cases continue to drop

February 5, 2021 4:11 PM Linda Larsen

Coronavirus cases on the Idaho State University campus took another big drop this week with new cases at their lowest number since September of last…

Driver smashed through salon

February 5, 2021 3:30 PM Kaitlin Miklos

A Pocatello salon owner is struggling to pick up the pieces after a drunk driver smashed through her shop…

Pocatello to prepare ordinance that repeals face covering ordinance

February 5, 2021 9:46 AM News Team

At Thursday’s Pocatello City Council meeting, the City Council voted to direct City staff to prepare an ordinance that repeals the City’s face…

Economists predict avoiding another housing bubble

February 4, 2021 5:32 PM Kaitlin Miklos

As we head into a new, long-term housing boom, there are concerns this phenomenon combined with staggeringly high unemployment levels could send us…

Local veteran builds USS Idaho model

February 4, 2021 12:47 AM Cole Sams

Donald Hulse joined the United States Navy in 1955, spending twenty years of service time working on submarines.
Hulse says he would do it all over…

SIPH on board with Governor Little’s move to Stage 3

February 2, 2021 8:12 PM Cole Sams

Southeastern Idaho Public Health has endorsed Governor Brad Little decision on Tuesday to move Idaho to Stage 3.…

Bannock Sheriffs Office retires drug dog into care of his handler

February 2, 2021 7:34 PM Emma Iannacone

After 8 years in the force, Bannock County Sheriff drug dog Ryder is retiring into the care of his…

Beware of COVID-19 scams

February 2, 2021 6:05 PM Cole Sams

As more people become eligible to get a vaccination, multiple agencies including the FBI, Food and Drug Administration and local hospitals are…

Butterburr’s celebrates 40th anniversary

February 2, 2021 4:54 PM Cole Sams

A local fan favorite is celebrating 40…

People 65 and older can now schedule COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho

February 1, 2021 11:01 AM Emma Iannacone

As of 10:00 a.m. Monday, there are still appointments available in March.…

State legislators react to eventful week in Boise

January 30, 2021 10:42 PM Cole Sams

This past week was busy in our state capital, with multiple bills up for legislation and a local representative proposing the impeachment of…

ISU Professor reacts to crazy week on Wall Street

January 30, 2021 10:52 AM Cole Sams

It was a tumultuous week on Wall Street, with the gaming company GameStop’s stock being the subject of controversy.
Users of the website Reddit…

Raising suicide awareness

January 29, 2021 4:30 PM Linda Larsen

Friends and family are remembering the Pocatello High School linebacker who died from suicide…

ISU reports 33 new COVID-19 cases this week

January 29, 2021 4:25 PM Linda Larsen

COVID-19 numbers on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello dropped this week after the highest week ever last…

Governor visits Guard troops at PMC

January 29, 2021 2:44 PM News Team

Governor Brad Little paid an unannounced visit to Portneuf Medical Center Friday morning.…

Missing girl found

January 28, 2021 9:03 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department is trying to locate a 17-year-old female who left school today for lunch and has not returned as expected.…

Southeast Idaho experiences high demand in housing market

January 27, 2021 8:59 PM Cole Sams

The housing market in Southeast Idaho is booming, but the supply does not match the demand.
Many people in Pocatello and the surrounding community…

D25 employee arrested for sexual abuse of minor

January 27, 2021 3:14 PM News Team

The Pocatello Police Department investigated an incident Thursday at Highland High School where an employee of the school district had inappropriate…

Idaho National Guard joins Portneuf Medical Center to fight COVID-19

January 25, 2021 5:46 PM Cole Sams

On Tuesday, employees and patients of PMC were greeted and screened by some new faces, and rather than scrubs, they were in uniform.
The Portneuf…

East Idaho job market recovering, some counties faster than others

January 26, 2021 2:20 PM Emma Iannacone

Due to Idaho’s diverse economy, some counties have had a more difficult time bouncing back, while others seem to be…

LDS Church distributes food to area Native Americans in need

January 25, 2021 3:30 PM Emma Iannacone

On Monday, Church members and volunteers helped distribute 1,300 free boxes of food to Native American neighbors in Southeast Idaho.…

Bowler rolls strike at Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello, ID

Local entertainment venues try to bounce back after COVID-19 struggles

January 23, 2021 9:41 PM Cole Sams

The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt the entertainment industry across the board. Deleta Skating & Family Fun Center and Tough Guy Lanes in Pocatello…

Snake River Alliance members at Caldwell Park in Pocatello, ID

Snake River Alliance celebrates UN treaty

January 23, 2021 8:35 PM Cole Sams

Back in 2017, the United Nations negotiated a treaty which bans the use of nuclear weapons in countries that participate. Now, that treaty is…

Pocatello woman helps save wounded man’s life

January 21, 2021 8:26 PM Cole Sams

One local shooting could have ended in a fatality if not for the heroics of his fellow neighbor.
Early Wednesday morning, shots were fired in an…

President Joe Biden taking oath of office on Jan. 20

Idaho legislators react to Biden inauguration

January 20, 2021 9:43 PM Cole Sams

Joe Biden took his oath of office on Wednesday, becoming the 46th President of the United States. With the transition to the Biden administration now…