1-year-old Pocatello girl attacked by dog
A 1-year-old girl from Pocatello was attacked by a dog and flown to a Salt Lake City hospital to be treated last Sunday, October 18.…
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Car crashes into gas station Thursday
An SUV ended up inside a Pocatello convenience store Thursday.…
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ISU undergraduate enrollment down, graduate enrollment up
Idaho State University’s total student enrollment for the Fall 2020 semester is 11,786, a 7.5% decline in undergraduate students and a 6.9%…
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Open house planned for Carson Street Bridge Project
You are invited to take a look at the plans for the Carson Street Bridge…
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Free, virtual ISU Choirs Fall Concert Oct. 23
You can watch the free, virtual Idaho State University Choirs Fall Concert on…
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Pocatello High School mascot selections narrowed down
Pocatello High School is moving forward with the selection of a new mascot.…
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Rare nuclear reactor at ISU gets big upgrade
Idaho State University is celebrating a big upgrade to their incredibly rare nuclear…
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New Bannock County judge appointed
The Sixth District Magistrates Commission convened on Friday and appointed local attorney, Carol “Tippi” Jarman to serve as a Bannock County…
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Idaho experiencing “shecession” as local moms take brunt of economic crisis
Moms are taking the brunt of the economic crisis, leading some to call this a…
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Local doctor gives perspective on “pandemic fatigue”
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the United States in more ways than just total case numbers and economic hardship.…
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Local theater stays afloat amidst pandemic
The film industry has taken a huge hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Pocatello Reel Theatre has been no…
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Local craft show hosts event in Pocatello
The Goodbye Hello Craft Show hosted their event on Saturday at the Mountain View Event Center.…
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Holt Arena turns 50
Idaho State University is celebrating a very special 50th birthday this…
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ISU, BYU-Idaho COVID-19 update
Idaho State University and Brigham Young University Idaho have released COVID-19…
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COVID-19 death toll climbs by 3 in southeast Idaho
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health District has confirmed three new deaths due to COVID-19 within the health district.…
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When and how to quarantine
“Do I need to quarantine?” It’s a question Southeast Idaho Public Health’s COVID-19 hotline employees are answering hundreds of times a day.…
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Pocatello confirms new City Clerk
The Pocatello City Council has confirmed Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Konni Kendell as City Clerk.…
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Paulette Jordan holds campaign event in Pocatello
After Sen. Jim Risch’s appearance on Tuesday, Paulette Jordan came down to Pocatello this evening for a campaign event at Caldwell…
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Early voting underway in Bannock County
The Bannock County Elections Office has opened up early voting at its headquarters.…
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Pocatello treated more than 30 miles of road in 2020 paving year
The City of Pocatello Street Operations has wrapped up its 2020 paving…
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Idaho State-Civic Symphony to present free virtual concert Oct. 16
You can tune into the Idaho State-Civic Symphony’s free, virtual concert from anywhere and on any device on…
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Possible consolidation between Pocatello and Chubbuck could affect local libraries
The Portneuf District Library Board of Trustees are concerned with the proposed consolidation between the two cities, which would create challenges…
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Idaho Fish and Game are testing deer samples for CWD
The Idaho Fish and Game have set up stations for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) testing in the southeast region of the state. CWD is a contagious and…
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Local children’s museum officially opens in Chubbuck
Two local moms are celebrating after accomplishing their dream to open a children’s…
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Senator Risch stops in Pocatello on Tuesday
Current Republican U.S. Senator Jim Risch toured the Gate City and visited many groups responsible with the progress made in the community.…
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Pocatello airport recovering from COVID-19 shutdowns
The air travel industry has taken a hit from the pandemic. Even small airports, like the Pocatello Regional Airport, felt the…
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Historical tour and scavenger hunt at Mountain View Cemetery set for Oct. 24
The City of Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission is inviting you to learn about Pocatellans from years gone by.…
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Indigenous Peoples Day at ISU goes virtual
To celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, Idaho State University is hosting a week of virtual…
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Police stop wanted man with pit maneuver
Pocatello Police used the pit maneuver to capture a man wanted on outstanding warrants.…
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Deadline for absentee voter registration October 9
Today is one of the deadlines for Idaho voters hoping to cast an absentee ballot in the November…
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Bengals invited to participate in Holt Arena History Walk
All Bengals and the public is invited to commemorate 50 years of the most iconic building on Idaho State University’s campus with the Holt Arena…
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Old Town rebrands to Historic Downtown Pocatello
When referencing downtown Pocatello, you may be calling the town by a different…
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SIPH COVID-19 Hotline closed Monday
The Southeastern Idaho Public Health COVID-19 Hotline will be closed on Monday, October 12 to observe the Columbus Day holiday.…
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Pocatello City Clerk plans retirement
Pocatello City Clerk Ruth Newsom has announced plans to retire from the post October 30. …
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COVID-19 impact leads to football cancelations
Local sporting events in eastern Idaho are being disrupted due to COVID-19.…
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Police are currently investigating two separate shooting incidents in Pocatello
Police are still looking for suspects in two different shootings that occurred in Pocatello last week.…
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Census count continues in Southeast Idaho
Despite the turmoil of 2020, census takers are still trying to count every person in…
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Mental Health Fair takes place in Old Town Pocatello
Idaho State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training held its second annual Mental Health Resource Fair in Old Town…
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Southeast Idaho law enforcement attend crisis intervention training
Law enforcement officials in Southeast Idaho spent the last week learning from mental health professionals.…
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New athletic fields for Pocatello Schools
On September 15, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved a 5-year facilities plan recommended by PCSD 25’s Outdoor…
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New Aid for Friends Shelter to help homeless
An iconic Pocatello building is once again going to be making a difference in the lives of the people living in the…
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Idaho State University campus COVID-19 cases nearly double this week
Idaho State University campus health officials are reporting 42 new COVID-19 cases this…
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Pocatello City Council amends “Animal Services” ordinance
The Pocatello City Council has amended the “Animal Services” section of City Code to add a section that prohibits citizens from feeding or…
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ISU hosts opening ceremony for Eames Complex
The Idaho State University’s College of Technology are hosting a building dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday to celebrate the $22…
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Fall Used Book Sale planned for Oct. 2 and Oct. 3
For the first time in its history, The Friends of the Marshall Public Library’s Fall Used Book Sale is headed…
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United Way launches RiseUp for Southeastern Idaho at opening event
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho held their opening ceremony at their new office at 101 N Main…
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Police release name of suspect shot by officers
Pocatello Police are releasing the name of the person who was shot by officers on Friday…
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East Idaho fires burned less acres, more started by humans
In a typical fire season, about 106 fires in east Idaho will burn about 80,000…
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Police seek suspect car involved in shooting incident
Chubbuck Police have released a surveillance picture of the car they believe was involved in a shooting incident early Tuesday…
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Vandals topple over iconic statue at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library confirmed that someone toppled over the iconic statue of a boy outside the…
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Concrete ramps put in on Portneuf River for floaters
As part of the City of Pocatello’s initiative to revitalize the Portneuf River, four new concrete ramps were installed along the…
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Pocatello taxpayers to see one-time tax relief on December 2020 tax notice
Taxpayers in Pocatello will be seeing a one-time tax relief on their December 2020 tax notice.…
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“Completely out of the blue;” local woman shares story of postpartum heart attack
Bridget Klassen never had a heart issue before 2020.…
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Pipeline maintenance at Pocatello trail areas
You could see a little maintenance happening in two popular Pocatello places beginning…
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Eyewitnesses say suspect wasn’t complying with police before shooting
Kathy and Scott Sievert were working at the Outback Golf Park Friday night when police shot at a suspected thief they had been looking…
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ISU COVID-19 cases jump
Idaho State University saw a big jump in COVID-19 cases this week, almost doubling the numbers from last…
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Haunted History Walking Tours to begin in October
Whether you are a history buff or just love a good scare, Old Town Pocatello has something that will do the…
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D25 recall effort gaining ground
An effort is gaining ground to recall three board members from the Pocatello/Chubbuck school…
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Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has introduced a weekly COVID-19 case status report on its website.…
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New equipment could shrink turn around time for COVID-19 tests in Eastern Idaho
Waiting a long time for COVID-19 test results may be a thing of the past.…
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Chamber of Commerce clean up Hiline Road ahead of fall event
The Pocatello and Chubbuck region may be getting a bit of a makeover.…
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Pocatello Animal Services to address stray cat problem with trap and release
The Pocatello Animal Services is taking a new approach to an age-old problem: stray…
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The Pocatello Fire Department had quite an eventful day on Monday.…
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Police seek help locating circuit breaker thieves
The Pocatello Police Department is requesting your assistance locating circuit breaker…
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s impact felt in Eastern Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) -Ruth Bader Ginsburg may have been small in stature, but her death has resonated around the country and here in Idaho.…
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Health officials warn Southeast Idaho hospitals nearing high capacity
The biggest threat Covid-19 poses to our healthcare system is the potential that hospitals will fill…
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New Pocatello Planning and Development Services director named
Brent McLane is now the head of the City of Pocatello Planning & Development Services…
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Pocatello fire causes ISU Eames Complex to evacuate Monday
A brush fire is burning east of Pocatello near Alvin Ricken…
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Free breakfast, lunch for all PCSD 25 students
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Food Service has been approved for a USDA waiver allowing all learners enrolled in the district to receive free…
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Unhappy parents mount school board recall effort
Immediately after Friday morning’s Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 board meeting finished, Jessie Ward, Troy Sutton and Brandi Clark, members…
Continue Reading Share a memory of a favorite teacher on social media to raise money for student scholarships
We all have memories of that favorite teacher who made learning come alive for us.…
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Construction zone crashes on the rise
Idaho State Police said construction zone crashes are happening more often because people are not paying…
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Idaho State University is reporting 15 new cases of COVID-19 this…
Continue Reading PCSD 25 moves forward with new mascot selection
Pocatello High School is now undergoing a selection process to identify a new mascot.…
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D25 to continue current school schedule
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees held a special meeting Friday to reassess the Roadmap to the 2020-2021 School…
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Air quality in the Pocatello region registers in yellow zone
Southeast Idaho remains a safe place to be outside.…
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Portneuf River Vision seeks public input on park updates
The Portneuf River Vision is looking for your input on the future of a pair of Pocatello…
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Local Trump supporter catches sign thief on camera
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho – A local Trump supporter says vandals are targeting his yard, stealing political…
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Locals rally to support full class, sports, optional masks
Locals attended a rally at the Portneuf Wellness Complex on Wednesday to share their grievances with the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District’s…
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Board of Trustees vote to change Pocatello mascot
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Another school in Idaho is transitioning from a Native American nickname. At Tuesday’s Pocatello/Cubbuck School…
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BLM’s ‘Very Large Air Tanker’ used in East Oregon fires
The tanker can reach to Montana, Nevada, Wyoming, and East Oregon where Barnes said it was dispatched to the other…
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New bus stop completed in Pocatello
Pocatello Regional Transit has put the finishing touches on a new stop at the intersection of West Day Street and North Grant…
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Iconic B-25 Bomber lands in Pocatello
One of the most iconic warplanes from World War II went on display at the Pocatello Regional Airport…
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Election 2020: Important dates to know
With less than two months until the 2020 election, it’s important to have a plan to vote safely this…
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Bannock County to hold public hearing on foregone taxes
Bannock County, along with the ambulance district and the abatement district, are planning to reserve about $1 million in foregone…
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Club Charley’s reopens for belated Pocatello Pride
Despite “outstanding” losses from the mandatory bar shut down, Club Charley’s in Pocatello is finally…
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American Falls students open a new show
American Falls High School students got to work early and are already opening a new show this…
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ISU reports low number of COVID-19 cases
Anti-pandemic efforts on the Idaho State University campus seem to be…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter to close Monday for kennel installation
The Pocatello Animal Shelter will be closed Monday, September 14 while staff installs new cat kennels at the…
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20-Year master plan for Zoo Idaho discussed during city council work session
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — Big changes are in the works for one of Pocatello’s most popular landmarks. During Thursday’s city council work…
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New adult day care center comes to Pocatello
Pocatello has its first ever adult day care center.…
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Decision upcoming for the Pocatello mascot debate
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) — The Board of Trustees for the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 met this morning to discuss the name change…
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ISU student co-authors book on mental health
COVID-19 has played a role in the lives of everyone in this country, whether it be directly or…
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Wind gusts rip 100-year-old trees from FMC Park
A Labor Day wind storm, with gusts of 110 mph in some areas, wreaked havoc on the FMC Park in West…
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New skull exhibit at Idaho Museum of Natural History
The Idaho Museum of Natural History is getting ready for an exhibit that will feature some pretty spooky skulls just in time for…
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Meet the new CEO of the Portneuf Medical Center
Jordan Herget is returning to Idaho to take on the role of CEO of the…
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D25 to continue current instruction model for at least 2 more weeks
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees approved PCSD 25 administration’s recommendation to continue the current instructional…
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COVID-19 cases increase in Southeast Idaho
Southeast Idaho Public Health reported 140 confirmed new COVID-19 cases on September…
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Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan visiting south Idaho
During a tour through southern Idaho, Idaho senate candidate Paulette Jordan stopped in Pocatello…
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2020 Festival of Trees suspended
The School District 25 Education Foundation announced Wednesday its Board of Directors has decided to suspend the 2020 Festival of Trees.…
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