“Snow Daddy” set to hit the road with its new name chosen by local students
Franklin Middle School students named an area snow plow ‘Snow…
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Bannock County veterans asking for help to repair water damage in historic building
Bannock County veterans are asking for the community’s help to raise funds for repairs to the historic Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building…
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Health West to start construction on new Pocatello pharmacy
Health West announced they will soon begin construction on a new pharmacy located inside their Health West Pocatello…
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Pocatello-Chubbuck School District host public hearing on enrollment
Pocatello-Chubbuck School District 25 (PCSD 25) is holding a public hearing to discuss attendance and enrollment issues and possible school closures…
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Bannock County returns forensic lab funds
Bannock County has returned nearly $1 million of state funding originally secured to construct the now-defunct East Idaho Forensic Pathology…
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Two killed in head-on crash near Carey
Two people were killed in a head-on collision on US 26/93 just north of Carey on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.…
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Video shows Altadena couple’s harrowing escape from the Eaton Fire
KCAL, KCBS, RING, JEFFREY KU, CNN, Ring/Jeffrey Ku By Jeff Nguyen Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS)…
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Pocatello agencies hosting stalking awareness webinar
The Southeast Idaho Domestic and Sexual Violence Task Force is hosting a stalking awareness webinar on Tuesday, January…
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Bingham County citizens share concerns over proposed gravel pit
Bingham County residents banding together to appeal a decision to allow the operation of a gravel pit.…
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I-15/I-86 Interchange project to be completed this year
After years of construction, the I-86 and I-15 System Interchange project is expected to be completed by August 2025, according to the Idaho…
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Idaho House starts 2025 session with proposal to challenge same-sex marriage
An Idaho House committee is considering asking the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling legalizing same-sex marriage…
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Grizzly bears to remain on Endangered Species Act list
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will keep grizzly bears on the Endangered Species Act list and is proposing to create a “Distinct Population…
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TikTok Ban: What do parents think?
As the potential ban inches closer, American parents are split on whether it would enhance online safety for their…
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Blackfoot gravel pit discussed at county planning and zoning meeting
At a Bingham County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Monday morning, people gathered at the Nuart Theater in Blackfoot to discuss a…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health wants parents to start new year with home visit program
Through the ‘Parents as Teachers’ program, Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) helps new parents develop a support system and get in touch with…
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‘FILM Act’ signed into law benefits local filmmakers
Two independent filmmakers suing Grand Teton National Park won’t have to, now that the ‘FILM Act’ has been signed into…
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Key Takeaways: Governor Little’s State of the State address
Governor Brad Little is set to kick of the first day of the 2025 Legislative session with the annual State of the State address. Little will begin…
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Local reptile rescue helps find homes for cold blooded critters
Since DragonTails Rescue took in their first lizard in 2019, the business of rescuing sick and abandoned reptiles has…
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Pocatello highlights its achievements from 2024
Pocatello will host its annual State of the City meeting on January 2 at Pocatello City…
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Pocatello church volunteer group provides free car repairs for drivers in need
Volunteers from the Grace Lutheran Church in Pocatello are starting another year of providing free car repairs and service to people who may not have…
Continue Reading Fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel used in Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside Las Vegas Trump Hotel
By Chelsea Bailey, Brynn Gingras, John Miller and Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — Authorities believe fireworks, gas tanks and camping fuel…
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Mobile IV clinic serving Southeast Idaho brings hydration to homes
A local business provides a unique service–bringing IV hydration treatments to people’s…
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Local salon holds fundraiser for employee’s adoption fees
Blades Salon and Spa held a New Year’s Eve fundraiser, with proceeds going to a salon employee who has been raising her niece and was recently given…
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Pocatello skating rink hosting all-ages New Year’s Eve parties
Deleta Skating and Family Fun Center is celebrating New Year’s Eve with all-ages parties on the…
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Pocatello applying for grant to make area of Portneuf River more accessible for floating
Pocatello is applying for a state grant that would fund improvements to the Simplot Trailhead, with the goal of creating a better access point to the…
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Idaho State University’s Outdoor Adventure Center offers winter fun for everyone
The Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC) located in Idaho State University’s Pond Student Union Building has equipment rentals, repairs and area…
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Pocatello Sanitation offering special holiday pickup for post-Christmas trash
To keep up with trash produced during the holidays, the Pocatello Sanitation Department is collecting excess garbage during regularly scheduled…
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Tips for staying healthy during the holidays
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The holidays bring families and friends together, but gathering for celebrations can also increase the spread of viral…
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Pocatello seeking grant to add parking to popular trail
Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on a new grant application from the state of Idaho’s ‘Recreational Trails…
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Pocatello towing company offering free rides to curb drunk driving during the holidays
Denny’s Wrecker Service is providing free rides and towing services to get people home safe after drinking during the…
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Pocatello Nordic Center open for the season
The Pocatello East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opened for the first day of their cross-country skiing and snowshoeing season on…
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ISP, Broulims and local partners deliver 600 Christmas meals
This holiday season the Idaho State Police, Broulims, and their partners delivered 600 meals to schools in south east…
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Blackfoot sixth-graders raised thousands of dollars for local food bank
Students from Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade School donated 250 turkeys and $17,000 to the Blackfoot Community Pantry on Wednesday…
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United Way received large donations for community non-profit support this year
United Way of Southeastern Idaho has received around $715,000 so far this year from corporate and community donors, on track to meet last year’s…
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Police find “suspicious device” in car
Police in Twin Falls had to call in the bomb squad when they found a suspicious device in a car on Sunday.…
Continue Reading Dick Van Dyke thanks neighbors and good Samaritans for saving his life, home during Franklin Fire
Dick Van Dyke has a lot to be grateful after celebrating his 99th birthday on…
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March for Washington Elementary to be held Saturday
Student, teachers, and families will be marching from Caldwell Park to Washington Elementary school on Saturday, Dec. 13 in a show of solidarity…
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‘Wreaths Across America’ ceremony places wreaths on veteran graves
The annual Wreaths Across America Day ceremony will take place on Saturday, December…
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Make-A-Wish runs hopeful hotline with help from wish kids
Make-A-Wish is bringing back its Holiday Wish Line—a hotline people can call to hear pre-recorded messages from six wish…
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Idaho Falls stocking up on road salt ahead of winter weather
Despite the lack of snow in the area, Idaho Falls Street Division is preparing for winter with shipments of salt to be used in pre-treatment brines…
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Pocatello family’s Christmas decorations returned after being stolen by Grinch-like thief
The Hofeldt family in Chubbuck, along with several neighbors, were struck by a thief who stole multiple Christmas yard decorations last…
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The Sundance Film Festival unveils its lineup including Jennifer Lopez, Questlove and more
The Sundance Institute on Wednesday unveiled 87 feature films set to premiere at the 2025 festival, kicking off on Jan. 23 in Park City,…
Continue Reading 20,000 Malibu area residents face evacuation over wildfire as weather conditions improve
CNN By Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Improving weather conditions in Southern California on Wednesday raised…
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Idaho State University Physics Department receives large anonymous donation
An anonymous donor pledged $100,000 for physics students at Idaho State…
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Angry customer drives car into Sandy dealership after return denied
KSTU, CELL PHONE VIDEO, HANDOUT, CNN, Cell Phone Video/Handout By Averie Klonowski , Spencer Burt Click here for updates on this story…
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Simplot celebrates 80th anniversary of Pocatello plant with event and donation
Simplot celebrated the 80th anniversary of the opening of their Pocatello Don Plant with an event on…
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ICCU makes kick-off donation to affordable housing fundraiser
Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU) donated $10,000 to Neighborworks Pocatello to jump start their annual fundraiser for the Avenues for Hope Housing…
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Utah man returns home after 6000-mile horseback trip across the country
By Mythili Gubbi Click here for updates on this story HEBER CITY, Utah (KSTU) — The Utahn behind the Year of The…
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Bannock County set to break ground on new fairground building in Downey
DOWNEY, Idaho (KIFI)– A groundbreaking ceremony will be held for the new Bannock County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall on Friday, December 6. The new…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter ‘overwhelmed’ with stray and surrendered dogs
In a recent Facebook post, the Pocatello Animal Shelter said it is ‘dangerously full’ of…
Continue Reading California town prays for recovery of 2 kindergartners in critical condition after gunman opened fire at Christian school
By Emma Tucker and Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN (CNN) — A Northern California community came together Friday night to pray for two little boys who…
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A missing Wyoming man with dementia is safe after being spotted on TV hundreds of miles away
A Wyoming man with dementia who wandered away from home and hitchhiked to Salt Lake City is safe after his wife spotted him in a TV news segment…
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Plane lands on I-15 in Utah, causes multi-vehicle crash
A student pilot and flight instructor were able to safely land their small plane on the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 after it suffered from…
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US closes investigation into E. coli outbreak linked to onions in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders
Associated Press Writers The U.S. government said Tuesday it has closed its investigation into an E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter…
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Idaho Governor Brad Little sends state police troopers to Texas for border security mission
Governor Brad Little will send another team of Idaho State Police troopers to Texas for Idaho’s fourth border…
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Idaho State University tree lighting set for Monday night
Idaho State University is celebrating its annual Tree Lighting Festival on Monday, December…
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Tragic discovery in Oregon: Missing hiker’s body found, husband arrested on murder charge
The search for missing hiker Susan Lane-Fournier, 61, took a tragic turn after her body was found over the weekend in Welches, Oregon, an…
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Island Park to kick off Festival of Trees
ISLAND PARK, Idaho (KIFI) – The Mountain Life Charitable Foundation is hosting the annual Festival of Trees at Sawtelle Mountain Resort. On Friday…
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Turkey Trot returns to Rigby Lake to help collect food for those in need
Around 200 people showed up to the newly-returned Rigby Lake (aka Jefferson County Lake) Turkey Trot 5k race Thanksgiving…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter collecting pet food for the holidays
Pocatello Animal Services is collecting donations for their annual ‘Holiday Pet Food Drive’ until the end of the…
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Barrie’s Ski and Sports to host Cranksgiving event Saturday
Barrie’s Ski and Sports is hosting their 16th annual Cranksgiving event on Saturday, November…
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Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against Moab, Utah police
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judge on Wednesday dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit that Gabby Petito’s parents filed against the city of Moab…
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Santa’s Layover Lounge pop-up opens at Denver International Airport
Santa’s Layover Lounge, a holiday pop-up bar and restaurant, is now open at Denver International…
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Idaho State University Festival of Trees begins Thursday
Idaho State University is hosting the annual ‘Festival of Trees’ at the Stephens Performing Arts Center starting Thursday, November…
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Idaho Lottery awards Chubbuck Elementary School with new books
Ellis Elementary School received $3,000 and a box of brand new books from the Idaho Lottery Commission and the Idaho Commission for Libraries as part…
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Pocatello Police teach preschool kids gun safety for 23rd year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Pocatello Police Department visited ABC Express Preschool this week to teach kids about gun safety. Chief Robert Schei…
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Crash causes truck to hang off I-84 overpass near Rupert
A semi-truck is hanging off an overpass on I-84 near Rupert. The accident is blocking Idaho Highway 25/77 that go over the…
Continue Reading 4 arrested in California for allegedly staging bear attacks to receive insurance payouts
A group of Los Angeles County residents were arrested after they allegedly staged bear attacks using a costume in order to receive payouts from their…
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Wednesday morning meteorite lights up the sky
Did you see it this morning?…
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Ribbon cutting for Brady Chapel restoration set for Veterans Day
Pocatello and the Friends of Brady Chapel will hold a ribbon-cutting event celebrating the completion of the first phase of restoration projects on…
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Pocatello Fire Department wraps up week-long arson investigation training conference
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators and the Pocatello Fire Department wrapped up a…
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Pocatello war hero and Medal of Honor recipient honored at local event
The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Association hosted an event Saturday night honoring Pocatello war hero and Medal of Honor recipient Sergeant…
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Grizzly Bear’s 399 remains returned to Grand Teton National Park
Grizzly Bear #399 was cremated and her ashes were spread in the Pilgrim Creek area of Grand Teton National Park, where she spent much of her…
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An Idaho health department isn’t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it’s a first
AP Health Writer A regional public health department in Idaho is no longer providing COVID-19 vaccines to residents in six counties after a narrow…
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Why bats are important and what to do if one gets in your house
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Bats have long been misunderstood due to their portrayal in media as blood-thirsty monsters, but in reality bats have an…
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Hunter shoots grizzly bear north of Kilgore
The following is a news release from the Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game. CLARK COUNTY, Idaho (IDFG News Release) – On the evening of Oct. 26, a hunter…
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Pharmacist-run clinic in Chubbuck is first of its kind in the area
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– Inclusive Care Clinic Pharmacy is a mother-daughter owned compounding pharmacy and medical clinic, one of the only…
Continue Reading Police say they think man suspected of setting fires at ballot boxes in the Portland, Oregon, area intends to strike again
CNN By Chris Boyette and Steve Almasy, CNN (CNN) — Investigators in Oregon searching for the person responsible for three fires at ballot drop…
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Pocatello multi-faith organization hosts ISU’s President Wagner
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship, a community organization comprised of area religions, hosted Idaho State…
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Portneuf District Library to host annual ‘Special Needs Trunk or Treat’
CHUBBUCK, Idaho (KIFI)– The Portneuf District Library will host their eighth annual ‘Special Needs Trunk or Treat’ on Saturday, October 26. The…
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Trick or treat with the animals at ‘Zoo Boo’
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Zoo Idaho is having their annual ‘Zoo Boo’ event on Saturday, October 26. Zoo Boo will feature vendors and activities set…
Continue Reading Thomas Creech’s last minute plea for delay of execution has been denied
ADA COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) – (Update OCT. 24) – The Idaho State Supreme Court has denied an emergency motion for a stay in the execution of Idaho’s…
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ISU opens new psychiatric center to train more doctors
The Idaho State University Community Psychiatric Center will hold an event to celebrate its official grand opening on Thursday, October…
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Bannock County political party volunteers making final push before election
The Bannock County GOP and Bannock County Democrats are stepping up volunteer efforts to secure votes before the polls open in two…
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Police say ‘suspicious’ explosion at Utah apartment injured 2 people and displaced 90 families
An early morning explosion in a Utah apartment injured two people and led to the temporary relocation of 90 families in the building because the…
Continue Reading A 911 caller found his friend’s body and thought he was the victim of a bear attack. Police now say it was a homicide
By Faith Karimi, CNN (CNN) — The last time anyone heard from Dustin Kjersem was the afternoon of October 10, when he climbed into his black Ford…
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Biscuit Basin update – Scientists get hydrothermal answers
According to scientists with the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, “The explosion was not caused by direct interaction of magma and water.” In other…
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Pocatello holding open house for Benton Street bridge project
Pocatello Public Works is hosting an open house event for interested individuals to learn more about the replacement project of the Benton Street…
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Report: Power pole ignited wildfire near Boise
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Department of Lands report say the Valley Fire that started east of Boise on Oct. 4 was caused by a power line. Idaho…
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Wildfire smoke and warmer weather could make for harder breathing
Smoke from nearby wildfires is being pulled into Southeastern Idaho and could potentially impact the air quality for sensitive…
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Dig up dinosaur fun at Fall Fossil Fest
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers…
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Lemhi County man found not guilty of shooting
A jury found a Lemhi County veterinarian not guilty of shooting a 13-year-old…
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“It’s their legacy”– local headstone cleaning business is a labor of love
Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of…
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Title IX controversy- Senator Risch honors Barbara Ehardt’s advocacy for Women’s Sports
Idaho senator Jim Risch is recognizing the action of local state representative Barbara Ehardt in her efforts to spearhead a bill protecting…
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Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park
NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…
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Search for Stephanie Crane continues after 31 years
Local law enforcement continue to look for Stephanie Crane 31 years after her…
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Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel
Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…
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Pocatello quilting event begins Friday
The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October…
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Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building boom despite cool reception in Las Vegas
Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the…
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New fees take effect for Idaho Falls city services
Idaho Falls’ 2024/2025 fiscal year budget includes some increased costs of city…
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