Mayor Blad keeps his seat following runoff election
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad will keep his seat at city hall after a runoff election…
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Ybarra visits Highland High School
Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction Sherri Ybarra made a stop at Highland High School in…
Continue Reading Strong early voting numbers for Pocatello Mayoral runoff
The Bannock County Election Office was busy Monday getting ready for Tuesday’s mayoral…
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Bannock County conducts internet speed survey, plans to improve broadband infrastructure
The Bannock County Commissioners are asking you for your help to expand broadband access in the county by taking a short…
Continue Reading Pocatello Mayoral candidates share their perspectives on the Gate City
On Tuesday, Pocatello voters will select their next mayor in a runoff…
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Pocatello hosts Christmas Night Lights Parade
An electric atmosphere filled the streets on Friday night in the Gate…
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Anti vaccine mandate march scheduled for Saturday
“We have to support our healthcare workers specifically, and frontline workers who have carried us through this pandemic and put their lives at…
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Volunteers serve Thanksgiving meals throughout Eastern Idaho
It was day for feasting and a day for volunteering in our…
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Tree lightings and celebrations Friday
The event begins at 5:30 pm at Civitan’s Plaza (Corner of Park Ave & B Street) on Friday, November 26th. Beginning at…
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Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore teams up with East Fork Bikes to help families in need
Gateway Habitat for Humanity Restore in Pocatello is teaming up with East Fork Bikes to make Christmas a little brighter for needy families in the…
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Bannock County property taxes due Dec. 20, tax bills mailed on Monday
Bannock County property owners can expect to find their property tax bills in their mailboxes soon.…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site closed to observe Thanksgiving
The Idaho State University COVID-19 Testing Site will close at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 24th and will be closed Thursday and Friday to…
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Crash forces road closures on I-15
A 33-year-old male of Hurricane, UT, was driving southbound on US Highway 91 in a Salt Lake City Express Bus. He was attempting to make a left-hand…
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Pocatello Animal Services holiday pet food drive begins Monday
Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food…
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ISU student wins award at international research conference
Idaho State University student Gwyneth Donahue’s research on the wage gap existing between immigrant and native workers in the United States has…
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Tanker company owner sentenced to prison for lying to OSHA, violating DOT safety standards
A Pocatello man was sentenced to a month in federal prison, five months of home confinement, three years of supervised release and a $15,000…
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Help the Bengals win a ‘Food Fight’ against the Vandals
On Saturday, the ISU Bengals will take on in-state rival, University of Idaho…
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Free Thanksgiving meals distributed to Bannock County families
The Bannock County Thanksgiving Distribution event is…
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2 ejected from vehicle on I-86 west of Pocatello
Idaho State Police is investigating a crash that occurred eastbound I-86 near milepost 51, west of Pocatello on Thursday at approximately 8:27…
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ISU receives $1.5 million to offer scholarships, increase rural mental health care
A $1.5 million investment from the Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health will help Idaho State University increase the number of mental health…
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Socks and soup donations needed
New Horizon Center is currently running its Socks and Soup Drive.…
Continue Reading Bannock County to host public certification of ballot tabulation machines ahead of mayor runoff election
Bannock County is inviting the public to watch the re-certification of its ballot counting machines with the Pocatello Mayoral runoff election…
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Annual seasonal closures for Westside Ranger District go into effect this week
The following roads on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest Westside Ranger District are closed to wheeled motorized…
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Former ISU first lady Connie Bowen passed away Friday
Former Idaho State University first lady Connie Bowen died…
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Reverse evacuation at Edahow Elementary
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 reports Edahow Elementary School was temporarily placed in a Reverse Evacuation and Hall Check once all…
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Hope for the Holidays
This weekend, Pocatello families paid tribute to those that are no longer with…
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ISU Women’s Club hosts Holiday Fair
This weekend, the Idaho State University Women’s Club hosted its annual Holiday…
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State legislators discuss return to session next week
The Idaho Legislature is reconvening on Monday after their longest session in the state’s history earlier this…
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Tyler Carter sentenced for death of Bobette Wilhelm
The man accused of a hit and run crash that killed a Pocatello biker was sentenced…
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Idaho State presents holiday opera
Admission is free, and masks are…
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Bannock County celebrates Veterans Day
On Thursday, the Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association is hosting its Veterans Day celebration.…
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Brady Chapel open house slated for Veterans Day
A Pocatello landmark will open to the public once again on Veterans…
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Ground broken on Bonneville Commons
A new affordable housing project in Pocatello is officially…
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Pocatello Arts Council empty bowls fundraiser benefits Idaho Foodbank
The Pocatello Arts Council’s charity fundraiser to benefit The Idaho Foodbank’s Pocatello branch is…
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NASA chooses ISU to join nationwide celebration of James Webb Space Telescope launch
Idaho State University’s College of Technology has been asked to join almost 500 sites across the country to celebrate the launch of the James Webb…
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ISU Disability Services creates braille documents in-house to better serve students
Responding to the needs of some of its blind students, the Idaho State University Office of Disability Services has embarked on an innovative pilot…
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ISU School of Performing Arts to Present: “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane”
Idaho State University’s School of Performing Arts will present “The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane” this…
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Pocatello Temple dedicated on Sunday
Idaho’s newest temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has been…
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LDS Temple cafeterias will permanently close in early 2022
After careful consideration, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will permanently close the cafeterias inside its temples in early 2022.…
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COVID-19 vaccine rollout for younger kids underway in Idaho
This week, the Centers for Disease Control and federal regulators approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years…
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“Our Valley | Our Vision” open house goes digital
The Pocatello Planning and Development Services Department is taking the “Our Valley | Our Vision” open house…
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“Give the cops a bird” for the Idaho Foodbank
Pocatello Police are asking you to “give them a bird” for a good…
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IMNH offers free admission to Tribal Members in November
In honor of National American Indian Heritage Month, the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Idaho State University Pocatello campus will offer…
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Idaho State University presents students with rewards to get vaccinated
Idaho State University is presenting their students with a system called cash for vax. It is a chance for them to get rewarded for being…
Continue Reading Date set for Pocatello Mayoral runoff election
The Bannock County Elections Office is preparing to conduct a runoff election for the Pocatello Mayor’s race on Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021.…
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Pocatello requests input on area trail survey
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – What is your vision for the trails around Pocatello? The City of Pocatello wants to…
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Pocatello Mayoral race heads to runoff election
Pocatello voters will have to select their next mayor in a runoff…
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Bannock County sees high voter turnout
The Bannock County Elections office is super busy…
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Go-ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 could happen this week
The go-ahead for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11 could happen this…
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Brady Chapel open house slated for Veterans Day
A Pocatello landmark will again be open to the public Veterans…
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Bannock County prepares for 2021 Election Day
Bannock County elections officials want to help prepare voters to cast their ballot in Tuesday’s upcoming…
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Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad seeks reelection
Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad was first selected by the people to represent the Gate City in 2009.…
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Local scouts collect food for those in need
On Saturday, the Grand Teton Council hosted their annual Scouting for Food…
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3 arrested on internet crimes against children charges
Attorney General Lawrence Wasden has announced investigators with his Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit made three arrests this week…
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Health officials concerned with local COVID-19 vaccination rates
Our progress with COVID-19 vaccination rates has a bit of bad news and some good…
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“Food for Fines” starts Nov. 1 at the Marshall Public Library
Starting next month, the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue…
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Bannock County hosts public certification of ballot tabulation machines
Public officials and 2021 election candidates visited the Bannock County Elections Office on…
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Pocatello man faces 2 counts of manslaughter
A Pocatello man was in court Monday afternoon facing charges for killing two…
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Bannock County launches redesigned website, asks for user feedback
On Saturday, Bannock County unveiled its new and improved…
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3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours
Three City of Pocatello departments will be making the switch to winter work…
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Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Do you have unused or expired prescription…
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Scouting for Food Community Food Drive 2021 to be held this month in Scout Mountain District
The Scout Mountain District of the Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America and Just Serve are inviting local residents to participate the…
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IRH receives $1 million grant for brain injury research
Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health (IRH) has received a $1 million five-year grant that will help researchers study traumatic brain…
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College of Business alumnus establishes scholarship endowment in memory of College Roommate
College of Business alumnus Mike Hill and his wife Tamra Hill have established a new scholarship endowment in the Idaho State University College of…
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ISU reports sweeping fall enrollment increases
Idaho State University is celebrating an increase in student enrollment for the Fall 2021 semester.…
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Idaho Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit comes to Pocatello
The Idaho Commission on Hispanic Affairs is hosting the 15th Annual Hispanic Youth Leadership Summit on Tuesday October 19, 2021, at the Idaho…
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Fatality crash on I-15 in Pocatello
A 62-year-old Chubbuck man was killed Monday in a single vehicle fatality crash northbound on Interstate 15 at milepost 67, in…
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Leigh is charged with two counts of manslaughter and the use of a deadly weapon. …
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Idaho Fish and Game untangles buck from backyard hammock in Pocatello
Earlier this month, a mule deer buck discovered first hand that hammocks aren’t always as relaxing as they are claimed to…
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Mayoral candidate David Worley shares his views on his plan for Pocatello
Pocatello native and Army Veteran David Worley is challenging incumbent Mayor Brian Blad in the 2021 Pocatello City…
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Bannock County hires new public information officer
The Bannock County Commissioners announced Emma Iannacone is joining the office as the new Public Information Officer…
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ISU Choirs to present fall concert Saturday
Idaho State University Choirs will present their fall concert in Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center, Saturday, Oct.…
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City of Pocatello well inactivated due to high nitrate levels in water
The City of Pocatello water system recently received nitrate results for one of their wells that was above allowable limits.…
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A lifetime of beauty
Local artist Sam Jones from St. Anthony has spent his life recreating the beauty of…
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Pocatello Regional Airport begins Master Plan update
The City of Pocatello and the Pocatello Regional Airport (PIH) are kicking off the Pocatello Regional Airport Master Plan update Tuesday, October 19…
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Kevin’s Run for Funds raises thousands for scholarships
Idaho State University employees raised more than $28,500 for student scholarships Saturday at the inaugural Kevin’s Run For…
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Fall Fossil Fest at Idaho Museum of Natural History set Saturday
Join the Idaho Museum of Natural History on the Pocatello campus of Idaho State University Saturday for a hands-on day of fossils at Fossil…
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Bannock County open burn ban lifted
With cooler temperatures and increased moisture, fire officials have decided to lift the open burn ban on Friday. …
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Volunteers needed for Haunted Science Lab
Volunteers are needed for the 2021 Haunted Science…
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Students safe after bus accident in Pocatello
A bus from the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Head Start program was involved in a traffic accident at the intersection of Hyde and Maple…
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Governor Little and ISP troopers share experiences while visiting southern border
On Thursday, Governor Brad Little and members of the Idaho State Police stopped in at the ISP Headquarters in Pocatello to discuss their recent…
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William ‘Bud’ Davis, former university leader, dies at 92
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — William Eugene “Bud” Davis, who was a higher education leader in Idaho, Oregon, New Mexico and Louisiana as well as a…
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League of Women Voters hosting candidate forums
The League of Women Voters of Pocatello is giving voters the chance to learn more about the candidates for the upcoming city elections in Pocatello…
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Snow causes damage across eastern Idaho
The snow really started to pile up Monday night across eastern Idaho and has caused quite a bit of…
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day observed Monday
The wet weather didn’t wash away the observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on…
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Reckless Kelly to perform Saturday
Grammy-winning Americana band Reckless Kelly will perform Saturday, Oct. 16 at Idaho State University’s Stephens Performing Arts…
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Haunted History Walking Tours now underway
SPIRO Paranormal Investigators and Historic Downtown Pocatello are hosting their 13th annual Haunted History Walking…
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Candidate for Lieutenant Governor visits Pocatello
On Saturday, the Bannock County Democratic Party hosted Lieutenant Governor candidate Terri Pickens Manweiler at Centennial…
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Swore Farms offers unique pumpkin selection and giant corn maze
You may want to go to Pocatello to get your next…
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SkyWest reduces service to more than a dozen markets, including Pocatello
As part of a systemwide response to decreased demand, SkyWest Airlines announced it is temporarily reducing service to Pocatello and Twin Falls…
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Pocatello opens new Connection and Intervention Station
GEO Reentry Services has opened its newest Connection and Intervention Station in…
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Getting that perfect smile
There has never been a better time to have braces.…
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Man dies in Pocatello house fire
There was a house fire reported Tuesday at 1:07 a.m. at 303 Washington Avenue.…
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Pocatello faces potential $21 million lawsuit
Serious claims are being made against the city of pocatello in a potential $21 million…
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ISU hosts disaster training
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University partnered with the Idaho National Laboratory to host a joint training exercise…
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Just 4 Kids Urgent Care opens new facility
A new Just 4 Kids Urgent Care facility is being greeted with open arms in Bannock…
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School District 25 decides against mask mandate
The Pocatello-Chubbuck District 25 Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m. to reconsider the adoption of the…
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Portneuf Health Trust Center opens
The needs of Pocatello‘s most vulnerable community will soon be met in an entirely new…
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Pfizer COVID-19 booster available for specific groups
The third dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is now available in our…
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Idaho State-Civic Symphony opens its season
The stringing of violins echoed through the Stephens Performing Arts Center on Saturday night.…
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