Pocatello’s glass recycling program collects 500 tons of glass
More than 500 tons of glass are getting a second life thanks to the City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s glass recycling…
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Local 16-year-old missing since February, mom pleads for help
A local 16-year-old girl is still missing after seven…
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PCSD25 to hold graduation at Holt Arena
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 will host the Class of 2021 high school graduation at Holt Arena on the campus of Idaho State University.…
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Strong winds continue to affect Eastern Idaho
High levels of wind activity has affected Eastern Idaho in recent days.
On Saturday, winds over 50 miles per hour hit the entire region, spanning…
Pocatello Animal Services accepting applications for volunteers
Pocatello Animal Services is looking for folks to lend a hand to the shelter’s furry…
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Pocatello Arts Council seeks artists for digital exhibition
Local artists looking to publicly display their work are getting their chance thanks to the Pocatello Arts…
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ISU’s College of Technology offers dual credit opportunity for high school students
daho State University’s College of Technology is now offering Career and Technical Education (CTE) dual credit courses for high school students.…
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Pocatello to flush fire hydrants
Pocatellans are seeing water flowing out of fire hydrants around the…
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City of Pocatello finalizing access points at Portneuf River
Improved access points to the Portneuf River are on the way in…
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Housing shortage impacting first time buyers, renters
A cutthroat housing market is seriously impacting first time home buyers and renters in Southeast…
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Police release update about Pocatello stabbing incident
The Pocatello Police Department released an update Tuesday about an incident Monday where three individuals were reported to have been involved in an…
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Bannock County looks forward to eventful summer, vaccinations pick up
After a year of cancellations, postponements, and virtual gatherings, Bannock County is looking forward to an eventful…
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SIPH adds one-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine to clinic schedule
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is adding the one dose Johnson and Johnson’s Jansen Vaccine to its community clinics.…
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Controlled burn scorches 13 acres in Indian Creek area
The fire started in the vicinity of Indian Creek Road and quickly spread uphill to the northwest, potentially threatening two…
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Water system flushing starts April 5
Beginning April 5, you might see water flowing out of fire hydrants around…
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COVID-19 vaccine efforts going well
Vaccination clinics throughout the area have been busy since the early rollout of vaccine availability for everyone age 16 and up in both the…
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Mayor’s Million Minute Marathon winners
Mayor Brian Blad, Lookout Credit Union and the Marshall Public Library once again partnered together presenting the 5th Annual Mayor’s Million…
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Chubbuck Home Depot hosts Construction Combine
The Home Depot in Chubbuck is building excitement for this year’s Construction Combine.…
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First coronavirus variant identified in Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) is announcing the presence of the United Kingdom (UK) Coronavirus variant (B.1.1.7) in its jurisdiction.…
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Maverik opens new store in Pocatello
Maverik’s newest location in Pocatello opened its doors on…
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New wedding venues to open near Pocatello
The Gate City area is expanding the limited options for couples to tie the…
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16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in Southeast Idaho
Individuals who are 16 years of age and older are now eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine through enrolled providers within Bannock, Bear Lake,…
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Mayor Blad receives COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday
Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be vaccinating the City of Pocatello’s Mayor, Brian Blad, on…
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Pocatello police: Man’s nose bitten off during bar fight
Pocatello police say a man had part of his nose bitten off during a bar fight early Sunday…
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Pocatello cemetery cleanup
Cleaning crews are dealing with the high winds at Pocatello’s…
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Zoo Idaho to open Saturday
Zoo Idaho’s opening day for the 2021 season is set for April…
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65th Annual Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Show takes place in Pocatello
The 65th Annual Southeast Idaho Gem & Mineral Show is taking place this weekend at the Bannock County Fairgrounds.…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout for those 16 and older
Starting April 5, all Idahoans over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive their…
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Pocatello Sanitation Department begins using Routeware
Trash and tech are coming together in the City of Pocatello.…
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Pocatello to receive first intermodal rail terminal in Idaho
Salt-Lake based company Savage has announced plans to build the state’s first intermodal rail…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout to Idahoans 45+
Idaho is continuing to roll out the COVID-19 vaccine across the…
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Be the Match donor registry event Wednesday
Idaho State University Honors College students will honor the wishes of their late fellow students by helping to increase the pool of potential blood…
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Pocatello Yard Waste Collection Program begins April 5
The City of Pocatello Sanitation Department’s Yard Waste Collection Program is about to get…
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Donation meters for homeless ready for use
Donation meters may start popping up in Pocatello to help the homeless.
The Homeless and Housing Coalition of Southeast Idaho is asking retail…
ISU debate students capture national championship
The Idaho State University Debate Team of Kaden Marchetti and Colter Barker captured the National Championship in Public Forum debate at the Pi Kappa…
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Tyhee Elementary students collect socks for those affected in Texas storms
Winter storms ravaged through the state of Texas back in February, with many people in the Lone Star State still feeling the…
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Grant increases ISU distance learning opportunities
Idaho State University will receive more than $320,000 from the United States Department of Agriculture to support the installations of distance…
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Monster Dummy Jump at Pebble Creek set for Saturday
The Monster Dummy Jump will be held at Pebble Creek on Saturday, March…
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April 30 to be Proclaimed National Therapy Animal Day in Pocatello
Therapy animals and their human handlers will be honored at Thursday’s Pocatello City Council…
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D25 names Business Operations director
The Pocatello-Chubbuck School District has selected Jonathan Balls as Director of Business Operations. …
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Controlled burns to help Aspen trees may make smoke visible in Pocatello area
People in the Pocatello and Inkom areas may see smoke from controlled fires this…
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“Avoid it:” Using muddy trails makes mangled mess for summer
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…
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Man arrested after high-speed chase
A local man is behind bars after leading officers on a high-speed…
Continue Reading People 55+ with at risk conditions, grocery workers eligible for vaccine
On Monday, vaccine eligibility opened up to Idahoans 55 and older with underlying medical conditions and to people in a variety of jobs, like…
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ISU health professions students helped deliver nearly 5,000 COVID-19 vaccines
Idaho State University student pharmacists, nurses, dental hygienists and physician assistants have helped nearly 5,000 people get COVID-19 vaccines…
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Pocatello Parks and Recreation offering partnership opportunities
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…
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Idaho State wins the Big Sky Tournament
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…
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Economic development was the topic of conversation during Thursday’s work session
Pocatello City Council members met at City Hall on Thursday for their scheduled work…
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Gov. Little reflects year of Idaho’s pandemic fight
Governor Brad Little discussed the anniversary of the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Idaho and toured the vaccine clinic…
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Angel Moroni placed on Pocatello Temple
People in Pocatello and Chubbuck were surprised Wednesday morning to see the Angel Moroni being placed on top of the new LDS…
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ISU announces return to in-person instruction in fall
Idaho State University has announced plans to return to full in-person instruction and campus activities in Fall 2021.…
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Pay It Forward: Growling Garden
A unique garden where all the work is meant to teach and all the food is meant to feed the community in…
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School elections take place Tuesday
Bannock County election officials say the turnout has been…
Continue Reading SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout to frontline workers and ages 55-64
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
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and the Idaho Office of Drug Policy are providing a way Idaho households can safely and conveniently clean out…
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Local cities in jeopardy of losing metropolitan status
New federal guidelines proposed earlier this year could result in multiple cities losing their metropolitan status.…
Continue Reading Your thoughts wanted on Proposed Trail System in Pocatello
The City of Pocatello Parks and Rec. Dept. is seeking comments about a planned Pioneer Ridge Trail…
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COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic walkthrough
What exactly can you expect when you go to get your…
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Porch pirates arrested
Two porch Pirates are behind bars in Pocatello after allegedly stealing a package containing rare coins worth more than $1,500…
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Pocatello cemetery clean-up begins March 29
The yearly clean-up of Pocatello’s two City-operated cemeteries has been scheduled for the end of the…
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Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter to cover pet adoptions for veterans
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…
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Pocatello City Council votes to keep face covering ordinance in place
On Thursday, the Pocatello City Council voted to continue Pocatello’s face covering ordinance for at least another month.…
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Home Helpers will provide thousands of COVID-19 tests to Eastern Idaho
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…
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SIPH prepares for vaccine rollout for frontline workers
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…
Three Gem Prep ninth graders working toward bachelor’s degrees
Three local ninth grade students are getting a step ahead in their educational path.…
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SIPH offers free suicide prevention training
QPR Training for suicide prevention will be offered free of charge to the public.…
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ISP warns to watch for elk north of Pocatello
Idaho State Police are urging motorists to be cautious of elk along Interstate 15 between Pocatello and Fort…
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A look at Idaho’s Black History and Future
As Black History Month comes to a close, KIFI takes a look at Idaho’s Black…
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Preparations underway for in-person jury trials
It has been almost a year since a jury trial has been held in Idaho, but courtrooms could soon be opening their…
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FMCSA declares Idaho truck driver to be an imminent hazard
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Idaho-licensed commercial driver Shane R.…
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SIPH mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic now open to eligible groups
People in the current priority groups are breaking in the new mass vaccination clinic in Southeast…
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2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair canceled
After consulting with Southeastern Idaho Public Health, organizers have decided to cancel the 2021 Portneuf Valley Environmental…
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A look at the progress of Pocatello High School addition
Good weather is keeping construction moving on the Pocatello High School…
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Bannock County becomes Protected Second Amendment County
One local county has made a stance on the second amendment loud and…
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ISU celebrates Black History Month with week of virtual events
In honor of Black History Month, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of virtual…
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Law enforcement release name of man killed during fugitive shootout
A weekend shooting between U.S. Marshals and 2 armed suspects ended with one man dead and a dangerous fugitive in jail.…
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Virtual 5K to help those in need
The Pocatello United Way is reaching out to help families especially hard hit by…
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ISU COVID-19 cases jump up
Coronavirus cases on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello took a pretty big jump this past…
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Pocatello COVID-19 testing moving back to Portneuf Medical Center
With declining demand, Portneuf Medical Center has announced it will move all COVID-19 testing from the current location at Idaho Central Credit…
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Pocatello council affirms face covering ordinance
Pocatello’s face covering ordinance will remain in effect until at least March 4.…
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SIPH won’t receive this week’s COVID-19 vaccine allocation due to extreme weather across US
Southeastern Idaho Public Health just received notification this week’s vaccine shipment is delayed due to the extreme weather across the US.…
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Nitrate levels rise near Ross Park
Pocatello is monitoring the quality of water near one of its…
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Local church celebrates Ash Wednesday in creative way
Evangelical Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd is hosting a drive-thru service entitled “Ashes on the Go” to help commemorate Ash Wednesday.…
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Effort to recall D25 Board members collecting donations, Gebhardt responds
Some of the Board’s recent choices has brought the threat of a…
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Portneuf Medical Center updates visitor policy
In response to the local decrease in COVID-19 cases, Portneuf Medical Center is revising its visitation policies.…
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Idaho State to allow 2,800 fans to attend home football games
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Idaho State University announced Wednesday that around 2,800 fans will be allowed inside Holt Arena for home football games…
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Idaho State using innovative tactics to train next wave of police officers
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
Next time you see a Pocatello Police officer, smile. You’re on…
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PCSD25 online kindergarten registration begins Monday
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin online starting Monday, February 22.…
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Joint mass vaccination clinics to be held at ISU for eligible people
A mass vaccination clinic will open this week on ISU’s campus to serve the…
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County commissioners discuss future land
On Tuesday, Bannock County commissioners are holding a public hearing to discuss the area’s future land use…
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Dangerous fugitive surrenders to Bingham Sheriff deputies
Bingham County Sheriff Office reported Sunday night fugitive Richard “Rocky” Iverson peacefully surrendered to Sheriff deputies and is in custody.…
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Local businesses prep for Valentine’s Day weekend
Valentine’s day is not only a day for love and relationships, but also very important to many local businesses in the Pocatello…
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Flu rates are down
The precautions that we are taking because of the virus may be having a positive effect on influenza…
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ISU COVID-19 cases up slightly from last week
The number of new COVID-19 cases on the Idaho State University campus remained relatively low this…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed Monday
The Idaho State University COVID-19 testing site and the COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on February…
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Fans are back at Idaho State Athletic events
All basketball season long, Idaho State hoped to have fans back inside Reed…
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Coats donated to all students at Tendoy Elementary
Operation Warm partnered with Mountain America Credit Union to deliver brand-new winter coats on Tuesday to every student attending Tendoy Elementary…
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Scavenger hunt at Pebble Creek to fundraise for prostate cancer research
A local nonprofit, Ride on Dads, is partnering with Pebble Creek Ski Area to host a fundraiser for prostate cancer…
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Incorrect Pocatello Temple open house dates announced
UPDATE 3:00 p.m. Pocatello Communication Director Larry Fisher released the following Wednesday…
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