Pooka the skunk joins Zoo Idaho’s ambassador animal program
One of nature’s smelliest animals is joining Zoo Idaho as an ambassador…
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Provost Woodworth-Ney announces plans to leave ISU
Executive Vice President and Provost Laura Woodworth-Ney announced her plans to leave Idaho State University and pursue other career opportunities.…
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Chubbuck voters say no to evaluating city merger, new library
Chubbuckians are passionate about Chubbuck, and they made that clear in Tuesday’s…
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Police investigate bomb threat in Chubbuck
Police have blocked off access to the Family Dollar in Chubbuck after an employee reported a call received about a suspicious package at 3:00 p.m.…
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Middle school custodian recognized for life-saving efforts
An Irving Middle School custodian has received the Employee-of-the-Month P.I.E.S Award for the month of October for his life-saving efforts on the…
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“Give the cops a bird” for the Idaho Foodbank
Pocatello Police are asking you to give them a bird for a good…
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Man dies after being struck by freight train in Idaho
A pedestrian has died after being struck by a Union Pacific freight train in…
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PCSD 25 to continue current schedule for first 6 weeks of second trimester
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 Board of Trustees took action Monday to continue the current instructional model for at least the first six…
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Bannock, Bonneville Counties early votes exceed half of 2016 total votes
Early voting was encouraged by Idaho state officials all year, in order to keep Election Day polls from becoming super spreaders of the…
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Police Chief Guiberson’s unmarked car stolen from home
Chubbuck Police Chief Bill Guiberson’s unmarked police car was stolen from his home on Oct. 29. Pocatello police retrieved the car later that morning…
Continue Reading Pocatello starts small business grant program
The City of Pocatello will be starting a grant program to help local businesses and organizations affected by the COVID-19…
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ISU COVID-19 testing site closed Tuesday
The Idaho State University COVID-19 testing site will be closed on Tuesday, November 3 to observe Election
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ISU students attend operations training at Chernobyl in Ukraine
Five students from the Idaho State University College of Technology Nuclear Operations Technology Program were given the opportunity to travel to…
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ISU professor Henry Oh named U.S. Professor of the Year
Idaho State University College of Technology Health Occupations Department Chair and Clinical Professor Henry Oh was recognized as U.S. Professor of…
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Local museum hosts Halloween event
The Bannock County Historical Museum hosted a fall family fun day on Saturday.…
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Murder suspects change plea
Isaac Angel Rodriguez-Romero appeared before Judge Robert Naftz Thursday to review latest legal filings in his murder…
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3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours
Three City of Pocatello departments will be making the switch to their winter work hours Nov.…
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Gov. Little, ISU President meet with White House official to discuss COVID-19
During a visit to Idaho on Thursday, Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House’s Global Health Ambassador, met with Gov. Brad Little, Idaho State…
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Crash claims Pocatello man’s life
A 67-year-old Pocatello man succumbed to his injuries at the scene of a crash…
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SIPH declares 6 counties at high-risk level for COVID-19
As of Thursday, Southeastern Idaho Public Health announced they have had 5,438 cases to date. There are currently 1,012 active cases in Southeast…
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ISU doctoral student credited with discovery of 220-million-year-old reptile
Though the Skybalonyx predates most dinosaurs, it was only recently discovered by Xavier Jenkins, an Idaho State University biological sciences…
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$12 million bond for new Chubbuck library up for vote
The Portneuf District Library has grown out of the original location and needs a new…
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Pocatello outlines changes to services following Governor’s rollback to Stage 3
The City of Pocatello is making changes to its services following Governor Brad Little’s announcement that Idaho will move back to a modified…
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Chubbuck Police Department hosts event for National Drug Take-Back Day
The department set up a donation site at their police station. Members of the community were able to safely and anonymously dispose of their unused…
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Health officials say number of new COVID-19 cases is ‘very concerning’ as Idaho rolls back to Stage 3
The reason for rolling back to Stage 3 was due to the spike in cases and an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations over the last few weeks.…
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Homeless man’s body found at Simplot Square
A homeless man lost his life this past Friday in…
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Boy Scouts host Scouting for Food in eastern Idaho
The troops hosted a Scouting for Food Drive on Saturday.…
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Fall Wave: Southeast, east Idaho’s Covid-19 cases on the rise
Over the past two weeks, new cases have increased by 46.5%, with new statewide cases topping 1,000 on three different…
Continue Reading Pocatello Mayor delivers flamingo to 5 year old
A 5-year-old Pocatello girl was surprised to see the mayor show up at her house last Thursday.…
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Local baby recovering after a vicious dog attack
Anita AlQuattan is recovering in the Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after being severely mauled by a dog, leaving her with severe…
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Scouting for Food to be conducted differently on Saturday
The need for food in our community is great this year because of the…
Continue Reading Fredregill Road and Oliver Avenue mainline project starts Monday
City of Pocatello Water Department crews will start replacing water main lines on Fredregill Road and Oliver Avenue Monday.…
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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…
Continue Reading Pocatello Fire Department act swiftly in Monday’s fire
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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