New bill could freeze property tax, and cities
The rise of property tax throughout the state is prompting some legislators to take…
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Bingham Healthcare opens urgent care in Pocatello
Bingham Healthcare is expanding its services in the Pocatello…
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Diaper drive to take place on Valentine’s Day
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will hold a diaper drive on Valentine’s Day at the Pocatello Fred Meyer.…
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Portneuf Nurse named 2020 Division Nurse of the Year
A Portneuf Medical Center RN nurse has been recognized as the Ardent Health Services America’s Division 2020 Nurse of the…
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Safer Internet Day: are you safe on the internet?
The internet poses risks for people. Tuesday, Feb. 11 is “Safer Internet Day,” to raise awareness of online…
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ISU Business Leader of the Year named
The Pocatello Pet Lodge and Pocatello Pet Lodge, Too owner is the Idaho State University Alpha Kappa Psi Delta Upsilon Chapter 61st Idaho Business…
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‘The people want it’: Medical marijuana petition making rounds
Moms for Marijuana’s Educate & Legalize tour made a stop in Pocatello Friday, hoping to inform those with questions and have supporters of the…
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‘Mayoral’ scholarship ready for applications
Local high school students looking for extra help to pay for college now have a new…
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Gate City using traffic center to identify roads that need plowing
In recent years, the City of Pocatello has been using traffic cameras to identify which streets they need to send plows to.…
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City of Pocatello partners with NAPA for parts store
The City of Pocatello has partnered with NAPA to put an auto parts store inside a city building.…
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VITA program provides free tax assistance for community
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some tax relief is being offered at Idaho State University over the next few weeks. Accounting students are giving…
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Coronaviruses are in Idaho, but not the strain from China
On Wednesday, officials confirmed a case of novel coronavirus in Wisconsin, bringing the total number of cases in the U.S. to 12.…
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1 hospitalized after crash on I-15 off-ramp
Idaho State Police investigated a single-vehicle crash around 3:10 p.m. on the Interstate 15 Exit 71 off ramp, also known as the Pocatello Creek…
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Chubbuck unveils plans to finance new city hall
Chubbuck is opening up about how the city is financing its new city hall.…
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Effort to fund education tours east Idaho
Reclaim Idaho spent the weekend in East Idaho campaigning for a ballot initiative to fund public…
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Bannock Development accepts donation
Portneuf Health Partners presented a $20,000 check to support Bannock Development Corporation.…
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Construction on former Riverside Apartments could be done in 12-14 months
The Old Town building formerly known as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., is expected to have renovations and construction…
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Slick roads cause slide offs, wreck on I-15
Idaho State Police reported a series of wrecks and slide offs on Interstate 15 near Pocatello on Wednesday…
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PRT cancels non-essential trips due to snow, most routes still running
Pocatello Regional Transit announced that they are “canceling all non-essential trips today. The A, B, C, D, and E routes will be running as…
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Volunteers count beaver population in Mink Creek area
A group in Pocatello is trying to increase the beaver population in local wildlife…
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Winter Weather Advisory and Winter Storm Warning in effect until Monday night
A winter storm arrives Sunday afternoon and continues into Monday. The National Weather Service in Pocatello has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for…
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Arcade hosting ‘benefit bash’ for new window
Barricade Arcade, located at 308 E Center St., is hosting a “Wooden Barricade Benefit Bash” to help raise funds for a new window.…
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Keep on smiling: Dental event aims to prevent tooth decay in kids
The annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ was hosted by Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health Saturday.…
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Avalanche class aims to keep snowmobilers safe
Nationwide, skiers are most frequently killed in avalanches, according to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. But in Idaho, it’s…
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What to know before you file your taxes
Time is ticking away to file your taxes. If you have made mistakes in previous years, you know it can be costly and a complicated…
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Pocatello Police Department testing body cams
The Pocatello Police Department is looking into the possibility of getting body cameras for the patrol…
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Only one Bannock County couple appeals recent property assessments
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Bannock County couple appealed the assessed value of their property Thursday, claiming it was valued at nearly…
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Sheriff Nielsen eyes commissioner seat, Tony Manu runs for sheriff
Lorin Nielsen, who served as Bannock County Sheriff for 24 years, plans to run against Ernie Moser for County Commissioner seat one in the November…
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Snow removal labor cost down $15,000 from last year
Pocatello is saving costs on snow removal labor this…
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Police investigating fake antifa letter meant to harass local woman
Pocatello police say a fake antifa recruitment letter was meant to encourage the community to harass a local…
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ISU names Dean of Students
Idaho State University has named Craig Chatriand its new Dean of Students and assistant vice president, effective Feb. 28.…
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Human trafficking symposium aims to educate public
Human trafficking is a problem all over the world, and Pocatello is no…
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Pocatello Senator recognized with FFA award
The Idaho FFA Association honored Pocatello Senator Mark Nye (D) and House Speaker Representative Scott Bedke (R-Twin Falls) with the group’s…
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New glass recycling bin added in Pocatello
The glass recycling program has proved so popular among Pocatellans that the city has added another…
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SIPH offers free dental care for children
Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with Idaho State University and area dentists to provide a day of free dental care for…
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North Bannock Fire finally has its own department
It’s been less than a year since a levy was passed to fund the first-ever fire department for the North Bannock Fire District.…
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Tax Commission: Bannock County’s agricultural assessments are off
A recent audit by the Idaho State Tax Commission revealed several irregularities in agricultural assessments of Bannock County properties. …
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Administration announces new water protection rule
Second District Congressman Mike Simpson traveled to Pocatello Thursday to formally announce a final rule for the Navigable Waters Protection…
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Eastern Idaho Ag Expo wraps up its 41st year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thursday was the final day of the 41st annual Eastern Idaho Ag Expo in Holt Arena. Some of the top tractor…
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Something’s fishy: Trout in the Classroom program begins in east Idaho
In the halls of Franklin Middle School, Shayne Hughes’ class has become pretty famous.…
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Australian speaker motivates Eastern Idaho students
An international youth speaker presents her message of life skills to Eastern Idaho…
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Pocatello Police warn of new business scam
Pocatello Police are warning businesses of a new scam that has surfaced in the city…
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Annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks of its 52nd year
The annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks off its 52nd year in Bannock County…
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Historic Old Town building purchased for redevelopment
The Old Town building which many remember as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., has been purchased.…
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Aid for Friends shelter receives donation
Pocatello Aid for Friends says it has received a $50,000 donation from the Latter-day Saint Charities Humanitarian Services North America. …
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Pocatello Police investigate suspicious death
Police are investigating a suspicious death at home in Pocatello. …
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Pocatello honors 2 for human & civil rights
Pocatello’s Human Relations Advisory Committee (HRAC) is honoring two community members for their work in advancing human and civil…
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Pocatello teen survives hit and run accident
A Pocatello teen is lucky to be alive after a terrifying hit and run accident.…
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Foodbank volunteers celebrate MLK Day with service
Shaw said that in 2019 volunteers provided enough hours for thirty full-time employees.…
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Many come out to participate in ISU’s annual MLK Day March
Those old and young, human and k-9, came out to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Woman charged in hit and run incident
A woman is being held in the Bannock County Jail after a hit and run vehicle-pedestrian accident Saturday…
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Fire destroys fence company building
Fire destroyed a building at Buett’s Fence Company in Pocatello at around 2:30 p.m.…
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‘Anything’s possible’: Potato Cup winners take difficult path to the finish line
This year, some of the race’s winners had a more difficult path to the finish line than others.…
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Police documents describe an unassuming bank robbery
More details are coming forward on the Jan. 9 robbery at a US bank in…
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Love, hate relationship: Residents divided on feelings about flock of wild turkeys
Some call them a nuisance and others say they love them. A flock of wild turkeys has seemingly arrived in the area around South Mink Creek Road out…
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New details of carjacking with kids inside
Two juveniles are safe after two people stole the car they were in on Interstate 15 on…
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12-foot wolf spider found at Idaho State University’s new exhibit
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – What is lurking in the dark? That is the question the Idaho Museum of Natural History will answer with their new…
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Gold’s Gym encouraging Pocatello-Chubbuck community to lose a ton of weight
As part of the Pocatello-Chubbuck community’s first-ever weight loss challenge, dozens filled Gold’s Gym on Thursday afternoon to weigh in.…
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Rescan day is Friday for antenna users in Pocatello area
For people in the Pocatello area who use an antenna to get our channels, Friday is an important day.…
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ISU program offers a new approach to animal-assisted therapy
There’s a new kind of certificate you can get at Idaho State University.…
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With freezing temps, local agencies seek to help homeless
For most, escaping snowstorms and freezing temperatures is as easy as stepping inside your home. However, it’s much more challenging to stay warm…
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‘If we can’t go, we can’t go’: Portneuf Air Rescue is ready to go, except in snow
When accidents happen, as they often do, help isn’t always a quick drive away. Luckily, in situations like that, Portneuf Air Rescue can cut response…
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Motorcycle enthusiast brings classic bikes back to life for auction
A Pocatello man is ramping up for a world class…
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Winter weather has little impact on emergency services
Winter weather advisories are still in effect for much of eastern Idaho, but even with difficult driving conditions, emergency services are always…
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Abandoned taxi cab set on fire, left to burn
Police found a blazing taxi cab on a dirt road Saturday…
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Effort to consolidate Bannock County dispatch centers meets resistance
An effort to consolidate Bannock County’s dispatch centers is meeting…
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Student apartments planned for old Bannock hospital site
Developers are planning to build student apartments on the former Bannock Regional Medical Center…
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Westside Ranger District seeks state recreation funds
The Caribou-Targhee National Forest will ask the Idaho Parks and Recreation Department for state-administered funds to make some public land…
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Snowy driving tips: stay home
Southeast Idaho is getting hit with another winter storm and police are asking drivers to be…
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Safety is the priority: Pebble Creek hosts Max Safety Day
With snowflakes falling in southeast Idaho, Pebble Creek held an event to remind skiers and snowboarders of the inherent dangers of the sport.…
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Bank robbery suspects caught
Pocatello Police have arrested the suspects in the US Bank robbery on Thursday.…
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UPDATE: Some customers saying service restored
UPDATE: 8:16 P.M.: A number of CenturyLink customers are telling Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 service has been restored. IDAHO FALLS,…
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Snake River Open marks exciting start to track and field season
The annual Snake River Open kicked off inside Holt Arena Friday. The two-day track and field event usually hosts high school and collegiate athletes,…
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BlackSnake Tournament kicks off in Pocatello
Public speaking is no easy task, but high school students made it look effortless Friday. The 63rd annual BlackSnake Tournament kicked off before the…
Continue Reading Police search for bank robbery suspects
Pocatello Police are looking for suspects involved in a robbery at U.S. Bank at 855 Yellowstone Avenue on Thursday around 12:43 p.m.…
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United Way of Pocatello’s new location and new community assessment
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A lot of changes are coming to the United Way of Pocatello with the new year. At the start of 2020, the social service…
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Gender wage gap wider in Idaho than rest of America
The gender wage gap may seem like a relic of a distant past, but it’s still very real for Idaho…
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Bannock County developers look towards a busy 2020
There are several developments in the works for Bannock County in 2020, according to the Bannock Development Corporation.…
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Charges filed against officer-involved shooting suspect
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office filed charges against 29-year-old Trevor A. VanHorn who was involved in an officer-involved shooting on…
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ISU logo wins national recognition
If the new Idaho State University Bengal logo makes you roar, there is good reason. …
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Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson won’t seek reelection
Long-standing Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson announced his plans to retire in…
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BLM seeks funding for 3 southeast Idaho projects
The Pocatello Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management is asking for public comments on three proposed recreation projects. …
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Pocatello flight to Denver a possibility in near future
A daily direct flight from Pocatello Regional Airport to Denver is in the…
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Simplot land exchange proposal goes to the public
A Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) addressing a proposed land exchange with the J.R. Simplot Company has been released by the Bureau of…
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Pocatello mayor steps up for Hitting Hearts
The Hitting Hearts Foundation accepted a $1,000 donation from Mayor Brian Blad in Pocatello…
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Family could come to Idaho for answers
REXBURG, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- The grandmother of one of the missing Rexburg children is reportedly headed to Eastern Idaho this week. Kay Vallow…
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Pocatello and Chubbuck held joint city address
From the Northgate development to the U.S. census, a lot was discussed at Friday’s joint city address in Bannock County. Pocatello and Chubbuck…
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Pocatello seeks public input on Cusick Creek Trailhead
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The Cusick Creek trailhead is on a path to a better future with our help. The city of Pocatello is seeking public…
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State of Pocatello in good shape, mayor says
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With the start of a new year, the City of Pocatello has a lot to look forward to. Mayor Brian Blad is giving his…
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Liquor sales up from last New Year
A packed house celebrating a new decade can really put some drinks…
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2020 vision: Looking at the last 20 and the next 20
The first day of 2020 gives us a chance to look back at the things we’ve seen since 2000 and the things we can expect to see in the next 20…
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Roaring into the 2020s
In order to ring in the New Year, one local establishment is taking you back in time to the ages of flappers and bootleggers.…
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State catching up to change in tobacco age
Less than two weeks ago, the FDA changed the legal age limit to buy tobacco products from 18 to 21. Now Idaho needs to catch…
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Pocatello to seek recreation funding
The city of Pocatello is proposing to ask for a share of funds administered by the Idaho Parks and Recreation Department. …
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Idaho State Police issue warning to drivers
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK)- Idaho state police have issued a warning to drivers about Interstate 15. They say slick road conditions exist between…
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3 on 3 tournament dunks on hunger
A 3 on 3 basketball tournament held at the Mountain View Event Center gave the community a chance to help a good cause in a fun way.…
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Overdoses on the rise in Pocatello
Overdoses are on the rise in the Gate City. On Christmas Day, the Pocatello Fire Department responded to three separate overdoses, one fatal.…
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Pocatello recognizes employees for donations
Pocatello employees were recognized by the Pocatello City Council Friday for their contribution to the Southeast Idaho Public Health Diaper Bank. …
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Local Boy Scouts troop has no boys
In February, the Boy Scouts of America officially began admitting girls as Scouts, a first for the century-old organization.…
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Pocatello Council plans first 2020 meeting
Pocatello will launch the new year by swearing in new City Council members in its first meeting of 2020 Thursday, January 2.…
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