Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way
During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…
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Braving the cold and rain for homelessness
A group of volunteers spent the night in the cold to raise awareness for…
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Bannock County officially open Northgate Interchange
Friday marked the completion of a major construction project on Interstate 15 in Bannock County.…
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Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition
For over 30 years, Denny’s Wrecker Service has been offering drivers in the Pocatello-Chubbuck area a safe way to get home during the holidays.…
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ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students
Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…
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Braving the cold to spread awareness
People are preparing to brave the cold overnight this weekend.…
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Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages
The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…
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New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training
Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training…
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Pocatello man charged with burglary for showering, stealing clothes from home
A Pocatello man is in jail for suspected burglary of homes in the Highland neighborhood on…
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Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people
A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…
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East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist
When counties need an autopsy done, they send it to Ada County–the closest option–which can take a full day, sometimes two, for law…
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Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building
For more than a year, Katie Counts, manager of the Habitat for Humanity Restore, has felt the need to expand. The current store of off Garrett Way…
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Blackfoot man sentenced for threatening woman
A Blackfoot man was sentenced to federal prison for threatening a woman with a rifle at a house on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in…
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Chubbuck delays Phase 3 of New Day project
Two phases of the New Day Parkway project are complete, but Phase 3 will wait…
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Crash ties up I-15 for hours
A multiple vehicle crash blocked north and southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 91 for over 2 1/2 hours beginning around 5:20 p.m…
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It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners
Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their…
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Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location
The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…
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Man threatens to detonate dynamite in Pocatello neighborhood
A man is in custody for threatening to detonate a stick of dynamite in a Pocatello neighborhood Saturday night.…
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Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families
The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…
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Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade
Dozens braved the cold and snowy streets of Old Town Friday to get a look at the Christmas Night Lights Parade.…
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Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail
Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…
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Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms
It’s all hands on deck for the Pocatello street department Wednesday. Street crews were out all morning plowing roads and spraying salt brine on…
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‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report
On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…
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Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table
While many families spent Wednesday preparing their big meal for Thursday, one local family was carving up meals for nearly 700 people. It’s a…
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Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year
The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…
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Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police
Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…
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Weather may cause holiday travel trouble
The weeks around Thanksgiving are always among the busiest for the travel. In fact, a record 31.6 million Americans are expected to take flight over…
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ISU Health Center prepared for Medicaid rush
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports about 91,000 Idahoans are now eligible for expanded Medicaid coverage. …
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ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm
The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…
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Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police
The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…
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Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho
November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…
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Police searching for theft suspect
Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a…
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Idaho airports to receive federal grants
Two regional airports will receive a share of $8.2 million in federal airport infrastructure grants for…
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Accused killer faces March trial date
Dustin Garrett Alfaro, 18, will stand trial in March on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy, and an enhancement charge of using a firearm in…
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Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community
Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…
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National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students
Nearly 20 percent of Americans live in rural communities and, as a result, have less access to health care. Thursday is National Rural Health Day and…
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Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom
On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…
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Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel
With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…
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Gate City Boxing’s new ring nearing completion
Wednesday afternoon, members of the Gate City Boxing Club got a glimpse at their new ring.…
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ISU Credit Union celebrates festival anniversary with donation
ISU Credit Union added an additional $10,000 to its donation to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District Festival of Trees Thursday. …
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Free dog adoptions at “Pawsgiving” Event Saturday
Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…
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ISU student awarded $10,000 scholarship
A local Idaho State University student is getting a huge honor from Univision and Mana, a popular Mexican…
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Pocatello boy feels lucky after not suffering any major injuries when hit by car
A Pocatello boy is feeling lucky that bruising is the only sign showing he was hit by a car on his way home from school Tuesday.…
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Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP
On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…
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Pocatello Creek restoration project underway
Construction crews began work Wednesday on a Pocatello Creek stream restoration project.…
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Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers
A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…
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ISU names Business dean
Arkansas State University professor Shane Hunt has been named the new dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University. …
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ISU’s debate society hosts public debate
Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…
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Pocatello active shooter drill featured in Campus Safety magazine
The Pocatello Police Department and other local organizations were highlighted in the Campus Safety magazine for an active shooter reunification…
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Pocatello Festival of Trees kicks off 10th annual fundraiser
School District 25 is kicking off its 10th annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday night with the opening…
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Ribbon cut for FBI data center in Pocatello
The FBI and its partners at the Department of Justice (DOJ) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new data center in Pocatello on…
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Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot
Members of the Idaho Cannabis Coalition gathered at Rumors Pub in Pocatello on Saturday to gather the signatures they need to get the Idaho Medical…
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DNA Doe Project has tentative identity for Clark County murder victim
A team of investigators is working with Clark County law enforcement to identify the remains of a person who was murdered 40 years…
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ISU names opera audition winners
Idaho State University has announced the winners of the 2019 Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions held in Pocatello Nov.…
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Pocatello housing official to head national panel
Pocatello Housing Alliance Director Sunny Shaw is the new president of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment…
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The commute of east Idaho’s future
It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the last decade. While most of…
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Longtime Pocatello Police employee retires after 30 years
Longtime Pocatello employee, Dianne Brush, hugs a friend at her retirement…
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Possible changes coming to Ross Park
Pocatello’s busiest park will be changing soon, and city officials are excited about the…
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The commute of east Idaho’s future
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – It’s no secret that Idaho is growing. In fact, the Gem State has seen nearly a 12 percent population increase over the…
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Fish and Game holds quarterly meeting in Pocatello
On Wednesday evening, dozens gathered at Idaho Fish & Game’s Southeast Region office in Pocatello for the quarterly meeting of the commission.…
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Researchers identify Clark County John Doe discovered in 1979
The DNA Doe Project, with help from Idaho State University anthropologist Samantha Blatt and former ISU faculty Amy Michael, has made a tentative…
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Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates those working to improve availability of medical care
This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the nearly 270,000 licensed in the United…
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Judge orders payment to attorneys in Pocatello utilities class-action lawsuit
The City of Pocatello will have to pay $1.1 million to the attorneys who handled the class-action lawsuit over the city’s utility…
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Fire closes Pocatello school
Classes have been canceled at the Lincoln Early Childhood Center in Pocatello, after a fire broke out in one of the modular units Monday…
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Give police a bird
Pocatello Police will be collecting frozen turkeys for donation to the Idaho Food Bank. …
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Community effort to light up Caldwell Park
It’s not easy to turn a dark park into a winter wonderland, but with the help of friendly neighbors, the Caldwell Park in Pocatello is a little…
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A smashing night for ISU students
The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…
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Interim CEO named at Portneuf Medical Center
Portneuf Medical Center has named Mark Gregson as interim Chief Executive Officer while the hospital seeks a permanent…
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Regional opera singers audition for The Met
On Saturday, singers from all over the region put their pipes to the test in an audition that could lead to a spot in The Metropolitan…
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5 car chain reaction accident on Pocatello overpass
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A chain reaction collision in Pocatello sent one woman to the hospital and damaged 5 cars. Police received the…
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A smashing night for ISU students
The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…
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Pocatello joins growing number of cities backing Idaho Power’s green initiative
A growing number of Idaho communities are joining Idaho Power’s efforts in going 100% clean energy by 2045. Now, Pocatello has joined the…
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Pocatello commits to clean energy
The Pocatello City Council has adopted a resolution committing the city to clean energy.…
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ELF Project hopes watch party helps cross fundraising goal line
Thursday night, dozens gathered at Gateway Transitional Care in Pocatello to watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Oakland Raiders. But they…
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ISU’s Construction Combine gets recognition on Congressional Record
During a Thursday event, Idaho State University’s ‘Construction Combine’ was recognized on the Congressional…
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RizeCon helping local businesses thrive
A world of mentoring can be found at this year’s RizeCon event. Small businesses, the economic fabric of southeast Idaho, are getting help to…
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South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters
Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the way…
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ELF Project hosting watch party fundraiser for Raiders fan
As part of a continued effort to send die-hard Raiders fan Charles Buck to a game in Oakland, the ELF Project is hosting a watch party Thursday for…
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Local shelters overflowing with cats
Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for…
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‘Men’s Health Matters’ seminar being offered at Portneuf Medical Center
For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness…
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Support in Sports: a look behind the medical tent
The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on…
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Bannock County appraisal process moves forward
The Bannock County Assessor’s Office plans to complete 400 property reappraisals every week until the end of April.…
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New Alumni Center at Idaho State University
A new building on Idaho State University’s Campus will soon change the face of the…
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Snake River Doodles Therapy Animals & Petting Zoo set to hold annual Halloween events
Children and parents are gearing up for Thursday night’s Halloween festivities. One event in Pocatello is an annual…
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Three people arrested in connection to stolen car spree
UPDATE 10/31/2019 5:31 p.m.: Two people are in custody after a stolen vehicle crashed into another car on Yellowstone Avenue Thursday…
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4th Annual Ghostly Gathering raises awareness for child abuse prevention
Ninjas, superheroes and even dinosaurs attended the 4th annual Ghostly Gathering at the Mountiain View Event…
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Idaho Power possibly changing rates for people who generate their own power
The Idaho Conservation League said the change would mean less money in customers’ pockets, specifically those who generate extra energy that they…
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Move allows City of Pocatello to create Fleet Services Department
When the City of Pocatello moved its Street and Sanitation Department into the former Western States Cat building on Garret Way in March, the extra…
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Bundle Up: Low temperatures expected for Halloween
The scares and screams of Halloween are no match for Idaho weather. This year’s biggest fright may come from Mother Nature…
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Annual Homeless Stand Down helps low income people prepare for winter
With temperatures dropping, Southeast Idaho’s homeless and low income population are vulnerable to hunger, frost bite and viruses. …
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What to know if you encounter moose on trails
With winter just around the corner, wildlife officials are urging people to be cautious of wildlife moving down from the mountains. Gibson Jack…
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Pocatello’s Northgate project continues with momentum
Pocatello is making room for growth. Nowhere is that clearer than at the Northgate development. The plans for the development’s water…
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Portneuf Medical Center CEO stepping down
Portneuf Medical Center chief executive officer (CEO) Dan Ordyna announced Wednesday he is stepping down later this year for personal reasons. Ordyna…
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ISU researcher discovers first Idaho dinosaur burrow
Idaho State University Department of Geosciences affiliate researcher L.J. Krumenacker has discovered and documented the first dinosaur burrow in…
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Small business loans reach post-recession high, helping local businesses get started
Approval rates for small business loans rose to another post-recession record in September. Nearly 30 percent of loan applications at big banks are…
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A closer look into Pocatello’s cybersecurity
After a breach that left Pocatello utilities customers’ financial information vulnerable to hackers, the City is beefing up its’…
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Haunted Science Lab set for Saturday, Oct. 26
The Idaho State University Department of Physics and the Kiwanis Club of Pocatello will host a Haunted Science Laboratory exhibit open to the public…
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NeighborWorks Pocatello shows their progress through ‘Blight to Bright’ tour
Neighborhoods in Bannock County are looking better by the year. NeighborWork Pocatello hosted community members on a bus to see “before and…
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Community participates in international ShakeOut Thursday
Drop, cover and hold! That’s the message people are taking seriously around the world Thursday. It is International ShakeOut day. Pocatello…
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Fundraiser for 5 Mile Inn employees this Saturday
The community is rallying behind the 5 Mile Inn Bar and Cafe that closed its doors because of a fire earlier this month. Local business owners, Rory…
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