2020 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2020 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming and a list of canceled…
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ISU history students revisit Spanish Flu pandemic
Students taking Idaho History from professor Kevin Marsh had the task of telling the story of Idaho communities during the Spanish Flu pandemic on an…
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SIPH COVID-19 testing site, hotline closed Friday
The COVID-19 testing site sponsored by Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH), Idaho State University and
Express Labs will be closed on Friday,…
Fireworks likely caused Pocatello fire, BLM urges caution for Independence Day
The 8-acre fire that burned dangerously close to homes behind the Outback Golf Park was likely caused by…
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Don’t forget the Flag Code this Independence Day
There’s a lot of rules in the Flag Code, which makes it hard to remember all of them.…
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Police release video explanation of February officer-involved shooting
The Pocatello Police Department has released a video explanation of an officer-involved shooting that happened on February 25,…
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Police seek help identifying man
The Pocatello Police Department is asking for your help identifying this man.…
Continue Reading Estimated 8 acre fire burns in Pocatello
An estimated five-acre fire is burning near Outback Golf Park in…
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Sheriff Nielsen to retire after 41 years of service
An era is ending in Bannock County. Sheriff Lorin Nielsen is retiring at the end of next…
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Pocatello enacts burn ban
Pocatello will enforce a ban on certain types of fire in parts of the city beginning July 1.…
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Pocatello Downs welcomes back fans
Pocatello Downs hosted fans for the first time on Wednesday…
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Pocatello makes improvements to City Creek Trail thanks to donation from Portneuf Health Trust
Mountain bikers and doctors alike are happy to see the end of the infamous Heart Attack…
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Incoming cold storage facility expected to heat up ag industry
The facility is expected to help the local ag industry reach across the nation and into other…
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Pocatello women spreading kindness and glitter as Porch Pixies
They wear wings, carry glitter and are the “adult version of ding-dong…
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Pandemic impacts car dealerships in more ways than one
Car sales in Idaho may be accelerating after being idled by the…
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‘Animationland’ exhibit offers clean, hands on experience for families
Animationland teaches guests how to create their own animation, from their…
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UFC Champ and Superman among five sworn in as Pocatello Reserve Officers
Pocatello Police Chief Roger Schie celebrated his one-year anniversary in command by swearing in seven reserve officers…
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Less people booked into Bannock jail during pandemic been “a great relief”
Police are booking fewer people into jail in order to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak, but its causing unintended…
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Increased rain and vegetation pose a threat for wildfires
Consistent rain across southeast Idaho is sprouting an increased risk to our fire season.…
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Police seek help identifying individual
The Pocatello Police Department is requesting your assistance in identifying an…
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Pocatello approves money for long-vacant Hoku plant
The Pocatello Development Authority approved the use of $420,000 to improve utilities at the…
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Pocatello Police reviving Neighborhood Watch program
The Pocatello Police are reviving the lost Neighborhood Watch program to foster relationships with the…
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Bingham County ropes in Idaho High School Rodeo Championships
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – The battle of two counties over who will host the state’s high school rodeo championship is over. Bingham county…
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Police seek help identifying vandals
The Pocatello Police Department is asking for your help in identifying two individuals who vandalized and burglarized vending machines.…
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Pocatello prepared for Stage 4 reopening
As cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in southeast Idaho, Pocatello has the approval of Governor Brad Little to move to Stage 4 reopening.…
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Portneuf Amphitheater Sweet concert canceled after singer dies
The Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheater Team announced Steve Priest, founding bassist and singer for Sweet, died on Thursday, June 4t at the age of…
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Idaho ‘Economic Reboot’ conference set for 1 p.m., open to the public
A community meeting is helping local businesses get back on their feet after being shut down for more than a month due to the…
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Coronavirus causing massive backlog in jury trials
Hundreds of people in the Sixth District Court are waiting for a jury…
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Bannock County property values keep rising as assessments go out
Property assessments were sent out on June 1.…
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Idaho National Guard bound for Washington D.C. to support local law enforcement
The Idaho National Guard is sending members to Washington D.C. to assist in guarding monuments, buildings, and other property throughout the National…
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More than 150 bikes awarded to students with perfect attendance
After two years, Phil Meador Toyota in Pocatello is bringing back its Pass Program for students in Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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Federal grant could help local law enforcement hire new recruits
A federal grant may be helping take the load off of local law enforcement. The Dept. of Justice is awarding nearly $400 million to agencies across…
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ISU lays out plans to resume in-person class in the Fall, no tuition increase
Classes, on-campus housing and sporting events will return in the fall, but they will function differently in accordance with CDC…
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Hundreds gather in Pocatello for “Kneel For Nine: Unity March”
Hundreds gathered in the Portneuf Wellness Complex in Pocatello Wednesday for the “Kneel For Nine Unity…
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Amy’s Kitchen confirms employees test positive for COVID-19, working with SIPH to ensure safety
Amy’s Kitchen confirmed on Wednesday that an employee at the Pocatello plant tested positive for…
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Deseret Industries stores and donation centers start reopening
Deseret Industries stores and donation centers have started to reopen based on local regulations and store…
Continue Reading ISU to resume in-person instruction, adjusts fall schedule
Idaho State University announced plans to resume full campus operations for the Fall 2020 semester, which will include in-person instruction.…
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Bannock County cancels PRIDDAHO and state rodeo championships
Bannock County Commissioners revoked access to county facilities for two upcoming…
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“Losses are outstanding:” bar owners hit hard during shut down
Zero bar sales, no patrons and little financial guidance made it difficult for bars to get through the…
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Pocatello man killed in crash
Idaho State Police report a 37-year-old Pocatello man was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Buckskin Road at Parks Road, east of Pocatello Saturday at…
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Unofficial graduation draws hundreds to Portneuf Wellness Complex
Students and parents gathered at the Portneuf Wellness Complex Friday to celebrate graduating seniors. Graduates walked down a flagged path near the…
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Vandalism and bad behavior on the increase at a Pocatello park
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A wave of vandalism is hitting a popular park in Bannock County. There has been record attendance at the Portneuf…
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Movies are back: theaters plan to reopen after Governor gives OK
Royal Theaters plan to open the Blackfoot Movie Mill and the Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls on Saturday.…
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Residents told to ‘stay indoors’ as a precaution after an unused gas line ruptures in Pocatello
An incident in Bannock County prompted fire officials to tell residents to stay inside their homes…
Continue Reading High school rodeo state champs to be held in Pocatello
While other events planned for the event center, like the Hairball concert, are canceled, Moser said the rodeo is a different…
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Adding color to gloomy times
Faces masks are becoming a real fashion statement for Miss Shoban. Stormie Perdash is using her eye for style to produce custom masks for people…
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How to remotely join PCSD 25 Class of 2020 celebration
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 invites community members to join remotely to celebrate and honor the Class of…
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Meat Madness: local vendors, restaurants impacted by meat supply chain
Prices rising, restaurants nixing menu items, and animals going to waste: the state of the supply chain in a nut…
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Bannock County 4th of July activities canceled
Bannock County Commissioners have decided to cancel county-sponsored 4th of July events this…
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Delta will keep Pocatello flights
Delta will continue to operate its flights out of the Pocatello Regional Airport, afterall.…
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Annual Thunder Run for POW*MIA to visit veterans’ home
For the 17th year in a row, Annual Idaho Thunder Run is parading through southeast Idaho to commemorate Memorial…
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“Just want to put Pocatello on the map:” new podcast spotlights local entrepreneurs
Ward features a different community leader in each episode to talk about their trials and successes in the business…
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RV sales booming during COVID-19 pandemic
Memorial Day weekend is rolling on, literally, right through the pandemic. We’re told recreational vehicle sales are booming higher than…
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Monster Truck Show at Holt Arena officially canceled
NO Limits Entertainment has officially canceled The Monster Truck Grand National show that was originally scheduled to take place on Saturday, April…
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East Idaho honors heroes during Memorial Day weekend
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – This weekend East Idaho will be honoring heroes, but because of the Pandemic, things will be different. In Idaho…
Continue Reading “We just want to communicate,” how face masks are a barrier for Deaf community
People who rely on reading lips to communicate are facing a difficult problem: a lot of people are wearing face masks that cover their…
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Pocatello school provides more than just education to students during COVID-19
The wheels on a lunch delivery program to pre-K students in Bannock County are coming to a halt. Friday is the last day for bus drivers and…
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Pocatello’s re-pavement plan on schedule for summer
It seems to be a smooth road ahead for the street department in Bannock County. However, they still have a lot of ground to…
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Local shave-ice shack up for sale
A hot spot for locals to cool down is up for…
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Trout in the Virtual Classroom: when hands-on learning goes digital
When you’re typically surrounded by eager students, teaching hands-on and interactive lessons to a computer is very…
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Zoo Idaho opens for weekends
As Idaho moves into stage two of reopening, Pocatello is allowing limited access to the…
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Portneuf Modifies visitor restrictions, extend lab hours
Portneuf Medical Center’s patient visitation policy has been adjusted to better reflect the current community…
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COVID-19 impacts city budget cuts
The pandemic will likely not delay the budgeting process that will guide the future of Pocatello.…
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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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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…
Continue Reading 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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