“Without pollinators, there are a variety of crops, food that we would not even be able to eat; the pollinators are really critical,” said Sarah…
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The Pocatello Police Department celebrated a significant day Wednesday as Chief Roger Schie officially swore in four new officers, bolstering the…
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City offices, county offices, libraries and even banks will be closing in remembrance of Juneteenth. Events are planned in the cities of Idaho Falls…
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The conference will allow Pocatello citizens and members of the Fort Hall Reservation to voice concerns
regarding the Victor Perez shooting as well…
Crews from Pocatello Parks and Rec and Artisan Skateparks are putting the finishing touches on the brand new Optimist Skatepark with plans for it to…
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“We have a short time with the kids, but I want to just continue it because I love spending time with kids,” said Tshiebwe. “This is one of my…
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Pocatello Parks and Rec is addressing online complaints of dry grass around the city and in the Mountain View Cemetery.
According to Parks and Rec…
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K9 Zeus of the Power County Sheriff’s Office just got a major upgrade in safety for patrolling the streets. The loyal four-legged officer of the…
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Agenda items for the meeting include a bond request from the University of Idaho to fund student housing projects, consideration of contract…
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“I couldn’t be more proud of them,” said Brody Holyoak, senior clinical instructor for ISU’s Robotics Program. “I like to push my students, and this…
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The Pocatello Arts Council invites local artists to contribute to its 2025 entry for the annual Festival of Trees, benefiting scholarship programs…
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A popular aquarium and exotic pet store in Pocatello is swimming along in its new location after leaving the Pine Ridge Mall earlier this year.…
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“We are making great progress as we strengthen the resiliency of our water system, which everybody knows is the lifeblood of the state of Idaho,”…
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June is Men’s Health Month, and doctors around the country are pitching healthier habits to combat men’s health concerns.
Almost 15 percent of…
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The Portneuf River Vision group and the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce are hosting the annual Poky Paddle event on Friday.
Vendors, food…
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The Preston Farmers Market returns for a second season, promising an even bigger and better experience for Franklin County residents and visitors.…
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The Idaho High School Rodeo Association’s State Finals are underway at the Bannock County Event Center this week, and top athletes are competing for…
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The City of Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department is excited to welcome Utah Jazz player Oscar Tshiebwe to Pocatello!
Junior Jazz players and…
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“A lot of the things that we do are computer-based with smartphones and smart glasses and smart computers and smart cars,” said Wes Jones, director…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center broke ground on the future site of their new Vent/Trach Unit and Outpatient Therapy Gym on Thursday.
The 14-bed…
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ALS of Nevada is hosting their ‘Walk for ALS’ in Pocatello to raise awareness and collect donations for research into the deadly disease on…
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Idaho State University recently added two new ‘lactation pods’ to their Pocatello campus to give breastfeeding mothers a private space to feed their…
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the launch of a new mobile application designed to enhance communication and public safety…
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A Pocatello man is facing a slew of felony and misdemeanor charges after he allegedly escalated a traffic stop for erratic driving into a physical…
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Pocatello city engineers are hosting an open house on Tuesday to discuss plans for their ‘North Portneuf Crossing Project’, which would improve…
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The Idaho Department of Fish and Game’s annual ‘Free Fishing Day’ returns Saturday, June 14, and regional offices are hosting events to make it even…
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Pocatello city engineers are hosting an open house on Tuesday to discuss plans for their ‘North Portneuf Crossing Project’, which would improve…
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Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and the City Council are holding a Town Hall meeting near the end of June to discuss fireworks safety and enforcement. The…
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will close Main Street in Inkom overnight on Tuesday, June 10, and Wednesday, June 1, to demolish the I-15…
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Gateway Transitional Care Center is remodeling their facility to include a new ‘Vent/Trach Unit’ for patients recovering from injuries or respiratory…
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The final phase of the Center Street Underpass construction project is set to begin in January 2026. This phase will include the installation of…
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The Ross Park Aquatic Complex opened for its 2025 season on May 24, and the waterpark is sporting a fresh look with new Pocatello city…
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The Portneuf District Library is showcasing their collection of cake pans and cookie cutters available for checkout as their featured resource…
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The American Falls School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeff Blauer as the new principal of Hillcrest Elementary School,…
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The Idaho Transportation Department will begin construction Monday at the intersection of Pocatello Avenue and State Highway 39 in American Falls.…
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Dramatic photos of a heroic rescue in the Pocatello canal are making waves on the local social media page “Life in Pocatello.” On Tuesday, three…
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Attorneys for the family of Victor Perez, the 17-year-old autistic teenager with cerebral palsy who was shot by Pocatello Police on April 5, 2025,…
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Vlad Horbachov, Olena Kharkiv, and their daughter are three of nearly 200,000 Ukrainians who escaped war and made their way to the US through the…
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Valley Mission, a Pocatello-area nonprofit organization that provides resources for the homeless, is dealing with unique challenges in their work to…
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Demolition crews have started to tear down portions of the Pine Ridge Mall in preparation for renovations to turn the mall into an open-air retail…
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If you spot flames in the area near the Home Depot in Pocatello on Tuesday, don’t be alarmed, Pocatello firefighters are taking part in a live…
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The race to fill the vacant Pocatello City Council seat may be heading into the final stretch. After considering seventeen applications for the…
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The Idaho Transportation Department will move Interstate 15 traffic Tuesday and Wednesday nights to accommodate girder placement at 2.5 Mile Road…
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The American Red Cross is now working out of their new Blood Donation Center location in the Pine Ridge Shopping Center.
The Red Cross relocated…
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The Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced they have seen a record number of homeowners apply for the Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program this…
Continue Reading Beginning June 2, 2025, the City of Pocatello Water Department will begin its annual water system flushing program. The process is expected to take…
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The Idaho Transportation Department resumed construction on the Chubbuck Road I-15 underpass, on Monday, June 2, 2025. During the work, the road…
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Pocatello Animal Services is nearing capacity for dogs in the shelter, and they are asking for the community’s help in clearing space before they…
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Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union are hosting their annual Free Zoo Day on Saturday, May…
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The City of Pocatello invites community members to an upcoming open house to learn more about the North Portneuf Crossing Project, a major…
Continue Reading Lawyers representing the family of Victor Perez are arguing the fatal shooting of the disabled teen by Pocatello Police was a preventable tragedy,…
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Construction is scheduled to begin the second week of June on the East Oak Street Child Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project, located in front of…
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Pocatello Police are asking people to avoid the area of 1730 W. Quinn as they investigate a domestic disturbance. …
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The My World Discovery Museum and Museum of Clean will host their second annual Touch-A-Truck event on Tuesday, June…
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Present and former students, teachers, staff and community members celebrated the legacy of Washington Elementary School at a send-off event on…
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Bannock County Coroner’s office releases name of the Rexburg woman killed in a crash on I-15 Wednesday…
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The family of three-year-old Kamari Alvarez are sharing their memories and a message for families following a tragic accident over Memorial Day…
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Aid for Friends is hosting their 13th annual ‘Splish and Splash’ fundraiser event in August to raise money for their shelter and support services…
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Four people were injured in a two-car crash on Tuesday on the Fort Hall reservation.…
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Linda Larsen, a long-time fixture of local news in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming, revealed she has been diagnosed with…
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The Portneuf River Vision group, in partnership with the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Healthy City, USA, are hosting a day of fun on…
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POCATELLO (KIFI)-A three-year-old girl is now dead after getting hit by a car in the parking lot of the Pocatello Costco. Shortly before 2:30 p.m.,…
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The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is asking Memorial Day Weekend travelers to be especially cautious driving through the Pocatello area of…
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The annual Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial has returned to the Portneuf Valley for its 21st year; the memorial was officially dedicated with a…
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The City of McCammon has issued a mandatory 36-hour boil order for all homes within city limits after a critical well pump malfunction during a water…
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The shocking and controversial Pocatello police shooting of 17-year-old Victor Perez on April 5, 2025, ignited public outrage and propelled the city…
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The former owner of Downard Funeral Home, where bodies were found decomposing inside, has signed a plea deal with the Bannock County Prosecuting…
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“When families come here, hopefully it’s just a little surprise for them that someone took the time to take care of the headstone,” said Matt Stucki,…
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Bingham Ag Services presented Willow Bay Food Bank with $7,300 in donations on Thursday. Willow Bay Baptist Church operates the Willow Bay Food Bank…
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“The upgrades are set to transform the facilities, providing athletes with state-of-the-art amenities that reflect the community’s commitment to…
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The Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area and members of the National Pollinator Pathways Organization are hosting a week of events in June…
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The City of Pocatello Historic Preservation Commission (HPC), in coordination with the Friends of the Brady Chapel, will be hosting the Brady Chapel…
Continue Reading A Local News 8 investigation into Pocatello Police reports has uncovered significant new details surrounding the tragic shooting of disabled teen,…
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The City of Preston, Idaho, is gearing up to celebrate its 125th Anniversary in 2025 with a summer-long initiative with a celebration event on…
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“It’s really fantastic to see what kids can do,” said Margie Gabiola, principal of Holy Spirit Catholic School. “…When you go into a space where…
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People wanting to make a difference in the Pocatello area will soon have a new larger, more modern place to donate lifesaving blood. On May 30, the…
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Owners of local classic car restoration business ‘Badass Glass’ are trying to get back on their feet after a fire destroyed the company’s body…
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The Bannock County Assessor’s Office announced property values may rise around the area after a study by the Idaho State Tax Commission found Bannock…
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“Reading is magic, and at the Pocatello Rotary we like to bring some more of that magic to our community,” said Michael Strickland, member of the…
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“My run is really a thank you note to Pocatello in some ways,” said Swanson. “It’s always been a driver of mine to be of service and to look for…
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The Friends of Edson Fichter Nature Area are hosting a citizen-science Bioblitz on Saturday, May 17.
During the Bioblitz, participants will…
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Pocatello Animal Services will host their annual Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, May 17.
The clinic will offer rabies vaccines for…
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An annual Memorial Day weekend tradition for the Portneuf Valley returns for its 21st year. The Idaho Field of Heroes Memorial will begin Friday, May…
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May 11-17 marks National Women’s Health Week 2025, and this year, healthcare providers across the country are raising awareness for major issues…
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The Marshall Public Library is expanding its resources with a focus on helping children overcome speech impediments.
Thanks to a generous donation…
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The University of Utah Police announced that they have solved a missing person case that started more than 50 years ago.
Douglas Brick, a University…
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Pocatello Residents question city’s response to Victor Perez during town…
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POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — A fundraiser is being held for the Perez family in honor of their son, Victor, on May 17th. Victor Perez was shot and…
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Rocky Mountain Power representatives cite erosion as a major concern for the Soda Springs area’s Alexander Reservoir, prompting changes to…
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The Pocatello Salvation Army’s box truck has broken down. Now, they are asking for people’s help to buy a new one so they can continue their mission…
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“Thank you to everyone who submitted an application. I’m incredibly proud of our community and inspired by how many people are eager to serve and…
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The brand new McCammon Fire Station and Ambulance Bay will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Friday.
The fire…
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The Pocatello Valley Montessori School will host an Autism Awareness 5k Fun Run fundraiser event on Saturday, May 10.
The event will feature 5K and…
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Idaho State University will hold commencement ceremonies for spring and summer 2025 graduates on Saturday, May 10.
2,145 graduates will receive…
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May marks mental health awareness month, and local veterans are highlighting resources to help their fellow servicemen and women struggling with…
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Thursday, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced that 32-year-old David Erik Traversa, of Utah, and 38-year-old Casey Steven Evans, of…
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The dry, windy summer weather substantially increases the risk of wildfires in Southeast Idaho during the warmer months, and the Pocatello Fire…
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A woman has been hospitalized after her car went over a cliff along the Snake River near American Falls.
Her vehicle was discovered early Wednesday…
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Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission is updating the city’s plan to preserve historic buildings, and they need public…
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The EPA has pulled funding from Pocatello’s Portneuf River Vision project to update park and river…
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