Gem Prep Online prepares for Zoom graduation
Moira Haskett is a senior at Gem Prep Online. She is graduating with a high school diploma. “I’m excited to finally be done with school and finally…
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Farm-to-table CSAs growing during pandemic, saving local farm
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, are gaining popularity across the country. And they’re saving…
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Pocatello man arrested on sexual assault charges
A Pocatello man faces felony charges following a joint investigation by Pocatello Police and the Department of Homeland Security.…
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Local businesses provide free lunch to truckers
Generosity is really on a roll in Bannock County these days. Truckers got a free meal as a “Thank You” for their dedicated…
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Pay It Forward: Olivia’s Lemonade Stand
Olivia Smith and her brother Jack opened her lemonade stand for her birthday to collect food donations for The Salvation Army instead of having a…
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Pocatello Red Cross hosting blood drives
Blood donations have diminished because of the…
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Second spirit rock removed from Pocatello High School
The rock, which has a unique ledge shape, was unearthed during the construction of “the palace” during the…
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Servpro disinfects PMC staff’s cars for hospital week
Servpro is offering to clean and disinfect the Portneuf Medical Center staff and their families’ vehicles for free.…
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UPDATE: Stolen baby bird returned to McKee’s
The owner of McKee’s says he’s worried the baby bird will die without proper…
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Pocatello Mayoral scholarship recipients announced
The 2020 “Pocatello’s Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” recipients have been…
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“Going to break all kinds of records,” mail-in election has huge turnout
Bannock, Madison, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all seeing significant increases in people participating in the…
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Public health officials guidelines for businesses and masks explained
After nearly seven weeks with empty tables, restaurants will have the option to open their dining rooms…
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Health care worker appreciation parade
Area first responders are hosting a parade to show appreciation for health care workers Monday afternoon.…
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‘You have to maintain ‘em’: Parks and Recreation Department still hard at work
On a beautiful spring day, under normal circumstances, parks around the City of Pocatello would be buzzing. Even though they aren’t, the parks and…
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ISU President Kevin Satterlee’s graduation video
Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee has made a video for this spring’s graduates won’t be walking at commencement ceremonies in Holt…
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Assessment drive on-track for June 1st deadline
There is a looming deadline for Bannock County…
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Half-off dog licenses through the end of May
You can license your dog with Pocatello Animal Services for half-price through May…
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Low number of coronavirus cases lets local medical community take a breather
In areas like southeastern Idaho, where there are fewer than 20 confirmed cases, people like Portneuf Medical Center’s Chief Medical Officer,…
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Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory for Friday AM
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Freeze Warning and Frost Advisory has been issued for portions of the Snake River Plain and Magic Valley for Friday…
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First-generation student graduates ISU without ceremony
Graduating from ISU isn’t just a triumph for Selene Ortiz, she says she did it for her family and…
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Police standoff ends peacefully
Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen confirmed deputies are negotiating with a suspect found wandering in farm fields in the Downey area.…
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ISU graduates celebrate without commencement ceremony
Nearly 2,000 Idaho State University students are graduating without a ceremony on…
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Chubbuck woman sends thank-you letter to police for stopping car theft
A Chubbuck woman took the time to send a thank-you letter to the officers who helped save her…
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Everything you need to know about “Murder Hornets”
Vespa Manderinia is their name, but they also go by “Murder Hornets.” Native to Asia, this deadly hornet has been spotted in Washington state.…
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A new era for ISP: District 5’s first-ever motorcycle unit arrives
Tuesday marks the start of a new era for District Five of the Idaho State Police as the district received the motorcycles for its first-ever Police…
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High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory
EASTERN IDAHO (KIFI/KIDK) A Wednesday afternoon cold front will drive in very gusty winds for our region. We’ll see a few thunderstorms, but the…
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Shine Your Light for Firefighters
In honor of International Firefighters’ Day, people are burning red bulbs on their stoops to show their…
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ISU cuts budget by millions, plans for layoffs and furloughs
With a grim outlook for the school’s budget, Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee announced plans for deep…
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PRT asking for $3.4 million from CARES act
With travel limited to essential trips, Pocatello Regional Transit is seeing significant revenue…
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Local children’s museum to set up in Pine Ridge Mall
My World Discover Museum is planning to open in the fall at the Pine Ridge Mall in…
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Churches choosing to stay virtual after governor gives green light to open
Even with restrictions lifted, places of worship are choosing to keep the doors…
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ISU advertising team places in national competition
A group of Idaho State University students is celebrating its success in a national…
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Behavioral Crisis Center reminds community it’s there for them
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center wants the community to know that it’s there for those in need.…
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A glimpse of normalcy for Old Town retail stores
We are entering Stage 1 in the Rebound Idaho Plan. That means customers are able to re-enter stores that have been closed for some…
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Commercial flights from Pocatello could soon end
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The tarmac at the Pocatello Regional Airport may soon be as empty as the parking lot. Delta Airlines is asking to…
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Public Health call center reducing hours
After handling over 1,200 calls since March 16, the Southeastern Idaho Public Health District is reducing its COVID-19 hotline hours.…
Continue Reading School District 25 to hold graduation processions for the Class of 2020
Due to social distancing guidelines, a traditional graduation is out of the question. Instead, School District 25 will be holding a graduation…
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Pocatello outlines “reopening” plans
The city of Pocatello has outlined plans for its “reopening” from the COVID-19 stay-at-home order. …
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Pocatello High School renovation starts phase 2 early
With students out of class before summer break, School District 25 is making headway on a big…
Continue Reading DEQ installs ozone monitor in Pocatello
In early April, the Department of Environmental Quality – at the request of the EPA – installed an ozone monitor at the department’s existing air…
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Landowner donates 166 acres for conservation near Pocatello
The area has miles of singletrack trails for hiking, biking and horseback…
Continue Reading Antibody testing underway in Bannock County
Antibody testing is officially underway in Bannock County. CrushTheCurveIdaho.com is partnering up with Idaho Central Credit Union and Portneuf…
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Pocatello and Police Lodge come to tentative agreement
The city of Pocatello and Fraternal Order of Police Portneuf Valley Lodge #13 have reached a tentative, one year labor agreement. …
Continue Reading PCSD 25 to host graduation processions
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 has announced plans to host alternative graduation celebrations for the Class of 2020.…
Continue Reading IRS complaint filed against Idaho Freedom Foundation
A complaint has been filed to the IRS about the Idaho Freedom Foundation’s 501(c)(3) status after the group was allegedly involved in “illegal”…
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Coronavirus antibody testing site coming to Pocatello
Crush the Curve is partnering with the Portneuf Medical Center to test between 500-650 people…
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SE Idaho mayors join Child Abuse Prevention campaign
The Bannock Youth Foundation brought together eight mayors, representing the seven counties in southeast Idaho to officially proclaim April as Child…
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Northgate development finishing “phase two”
Developers are finishing what they call “phase two” of the…
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Wind Advisory issued for Monday with high winds & blowing dust
POCATELLO (KIFI/KIDK) A cold front will slide through the region Monday afternoon with scattered thunderstorms and gusty winds. The National Weather…
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Doctors urge patients to seek care as at-home death rates rise
Fewer people are visiting their physicians and seeking emergency medical…
Continue Reading Loads of Love for the community
The Pocatello Christian Outreach Center held its fourth Loads of Love drive at the Pine Ridge Mall on…
Continue Reading Medical professionals sound the alarm over inaccurate antibody testing
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With COVID-19 tests becoming more available, new concerns have medical professionals sounding the alarm over antibody…
Continue Reading Supply chain issues impacting local cattle market
Coronavirus has impacted the supply chain for much of the food industry and the local cattle market is feeling the effects.…
Continue Reading Pocatello and Firefighters reach tentative agreement
The city of Pocatello and Local 187 of the International Association of Firefighters have reached a tentative contract…
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Distict 25 announces grading and graduation plans
The Pocatello Chubbuck School Board voted Friday morning to adopt a new grading system for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.…
Continue Reading Local businesses excited to reopen under Gov. Little’s plan
Businesses such as salons and restaurants will be able to resume regular business during the second stage, should all criteria be met. With a target…
Continue Reading ISU professor emeritus, AAAS Fellow Wayne Minshall dies at age 81
Idaho State University professor emeritus and researcher Wayne Minshall died April 21 at the age of…
Continue Reading Confirmed cases expected to rise as testing becomes more available
Southeastern Idaho Public health is working with community partners, private labs and Idaho State University to start commercial testing in Bannock…
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Stars placed at Gold Star Families Memorial
Crews laid down 44 gold stars Thursday at the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument.…
Continue Reading Bingham Academy using 3D printers in the fight against coronavirus
Without students, Bingham Academy has put its 3D printers to good use, enrolling them in the fight against coronavirus.…
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Idaho Foodbank accepts $1,000 donation
The Idaho Foodbank in Pocatello accepted a $1,000 donation from All Under One Roof LGBT Advocates of Southeast Idaho (AUOR)…
Continue Reading Voting deadline for Fort Hall Business Council
The unfortunate timing of the coronavirus pandemic is creating news challenges for Shoshone Bannock Tribes tribal council…
Continue Reading ISU enrollment stalls after promising increase
ISU saw an increase in applications, admissions, housing and scholarship applications before the pandemic…
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Local bar and grill passing out potatoes during pandemic
It’s the Idaho way to give back to the community.…
Continue Reading Chrome near the Dome: Cars, coffee and conversation
A group of classic car lovers has found a way to continue meeting in person, even with social distancing guidelines.…
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SIPH to coordinate COVID-19 testing in Pocatello
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) says it should be ready to conduct COVID-19 PCR testing starting Thursday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4:30…
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Two popular radio hosts no longer on the air
Long-time morning news radio hosts, Neal Larson and Julie Mason, are no longer on the airwaves as of…
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Small business emergency money runs out, new grant opens today
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce created the Save Small Business Initiative, which starts accepting applications at 1:00 p.m. on…
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Children may be more vulnerable to abuse during quarantine
Children stuck at home without access to care and support systems is putting them in a vulnerable spot, experts…
Continue Reading Local woman selling stickers for quarantine graduates of 2020
A local woman is helping seniors commemorate a special graduation with unique…
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First responders and healthcare workers get hydration donation from local distributor
Watkins Distributing makes a donation to first responders and healthcare workers on the front line of COVID-19…
Continue Reading Doing it right: Tips for home health and wellness
In these unprecedented times, people are doing things at home they may never have expected to.…
Continue Reading Greenacres Elementary School hosts ‘I-Spy’ parking lot parade
Kids at one Pocatello elementary school aren’t taking the coronavirus…
Continue Reading Forest Service urges ethical target shooting behavior at Lead Draw area
Irresponsible target shooting is creating major safety and resource concerns at the Lead Draw area in…
Continue Reading Community Foundation announces new round of grants
Several east Idaho groups have received new grant…
Continue Reading IACP asking for state’s help to serve those with disabilities
The Idaho Association of Community Providers, a group serving those in Idaho with disabilities, is asking for assistance from the state government.…
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Health concerns prompt delay of Bannock property tax hearing
Bannock County is delaying a public hearing on delinquent 2016 county property…
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Mobile home fire sends one to hospital
At least one person was injured in a mobile home fire Thursday…
Continue Reading Commercial COVID-19 testing-labs could be here sooner than you think
Southeast Idaho has reported 11 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Thursday afternoon. While that number seems low, the health district says it could be…
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Long vacant school to be demolished for housing
The long vacant Bonneville Elementary School in Pocatello is being prepped for…
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Using your new money wisely
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – You may be checking your bank app waiting for the government to send you a direct deposit. Many Americans are…
Continue Reading Tough times at Tough Guy Lanes
Many businesses are facing hard times due to social distancing protocols, especially ones that rely on customer participation. For example – bowling.…
Continue Reading Construction pushes on through stay-at-home order
The essential construction season in Bannock County is not stopping during this pandemic.…
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ISU plans for budget cuts because of coronavirus
All state universities are crafting plans to deal with loss of revenue. In ISU’s case, that could mean slicing the 2021 budget by six…
Continue Reading COVID-19 changing real estate practices
Coronavirus-related safety precautions may make real estate traditions, like open houses and agents driving potential buyers from house to house,…
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Dedication for Gold Star Family Monument delayed
The Gold Star Families Memorial Monument originally planned to host a dedication ceremony on May…
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Ish involuntary manslaughter conviction sent back to District Court
The Idaho Supreme Court has vacated the involuntary manslaughter conviction against Martin Edmo Ish and remanded the case for a new trial.…
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Locally owned funeral home creates viewing window
The Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello is constructing a public viewing window and calling it a “Farewell…
Continue Reading Sign business hosts drive-by Easter egg hunt
When it became evident that a traditional Easter celebration wasn’t going to be possible this year, a Pocatello sign business had an idea.…
Continue Reading ISU instructor helping students get hands-on experience from home
An Idaho State University automotive instructor is working to give his students the hands-on learning experience they need to learn from home.…
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Pocatello man hospitalized after head-on crash
A Pocatello man was transported by air ambulance to Portneuf Medical Center after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 30 at milepost 365.8, just east…
Continue Reading Movie theaters looking for silver linings during closure
Nobody knows for sure when the next time you’ll be able to walk into a movie theatre is. But, despite the closures, there’s still some action…
Continue Reading Local business distributes 1,200 loaves of bread
A big donation in Pocatello will ensure a better meal for dozens of families in the…
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Easter at the Pocatello Veterans Home
The Idaho State Veterans Home in Pocatello is bringing holiday traditions to their…
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People buying more chicks thanks to coronavirus
People nationally and locally are buying more hens in order to prepare for a potential egg shortage (there isn’t…
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The need for blood is constant
Blood banks are asking you to help your community if you can. They are still open under this stay at home…
Continue Reading Low gas prices and slow business: Local gas stations feeling the effects of coronavirus
Normally, low prices drive people to the pumps, but the coronavirus has seemingly caused many to step on the…
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Portneuf Amphitheater postpones Hairball concert
On Tuesday, Patterson announced that the 80’s rock tribute band Hairball would not be performing on May 2 after all.…
Continue Reading Tips on how to work better from home
With more and more people working from home, some may find it hard to set up a functional work-space outside the…
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PCSD 25 launches remote learning with checkout of more than 6,000 Chromebook devices
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 rolled out its district-wide remote learning program on Monday.…
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