Pocatello Archives

Recreation activities open in time for holidays

December 20, 2019 11:10 AM News Team

New recreation opportunities are now available throughout eastern…

$10K check presented for ‘trip of a lifetime’

December 19, 2019 5:51 PM News Team

After spending hundreds of man-hours making toffee, The ELF Project presented the Carlson family a $10,000 check for their “trip of a lifetime” on…

Murder suspect request to be transferred

December 19, 2019 12:41 PM News Team

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Bannock County murder suspect wants to be moved another county. Dustin Alfaro, charged with the first-degree murder…

Demonstration: Dry Christmas trees cause house fires

December 19, 2019 4:42 PM Emma Iannacone

About 160 Christmas trees catch fire every year, according to the National Fire Protection Association.…

All Under One Roof gives gifts to seniors

December 19, 2019 1:34 PM Emma Iannacone

All Under One Roof gave away 30 unique Christmas gift bags to seniors in the…

Westside District Ranger to start in February

January 31, 2020 4:04 PM News Team

Kim Obele has been named as the new District Ranger for the Westside Ranger District. …

Idaho Education Board reviews veterans program-ISU renovation

December 19, 2019 11:56 AM News Team

Each of Idaho’s more than 100,000 veterans could be eligible for an average of 9 general education college credits when enrolling in one of Idaho’s…

When and where you can donate blood this holiday season

December 19, 2019 11:01 AM News Team

The American Red Cross is urging all eligible donors to give the gift of life this holiday season to help ensure patients don’t have to worry about…

Donut Bros. open for business in Old Town

December 18, 2019 5:25 PM News Team

Across the street from Pocatello High School, mini doughnuts are the hot topic.…

Pocatello man arrested for taking photos of women in dressing room

December 18, 2019 10:42 AM Emma Iannacone

A Pocatello man is in jail for taking photos of women while in the dressing…

How lack of daylight can affect our sleeping patterns

December 18, 2019 3:12 PM Emma Iannacone

Right now, Idahoans only see about eight hours of sunlight each day, which can take a toll on our…

CDC: Idaho is among the states under ‘widespread’ flu alert

December 18, 2019 12:31 PM News Team

The flu season is off to an early start this year, and Idaho is being hit particularly hard. Health officials say this year’s influenza virus is an…

Last minute Christmas ideas that support local businesses

December 17, 2019 5:17 PM Emma Iannacone

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – With only one week until Christmas, it’s crunch time to find gifts. Online shopping is more convenient than ever, but…

Students temporarily held in schools due to police activity

December 17, 2019 3:09 PM News Team

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 reports due to police activity in the neighborhood involving the pursuit of a suspect on foot, students at…

Pocatello to begin PILOT payments

December 16, 2019 8:54 AM News Team

Pocatello will begin mailing settlement checks Monday to ratepayers affected by the city’s “Payment in Lieu of Taxes” (PILOT) program. …

ISU hosts winter commencement

December 16, 2019 8:20 AM News Team

For the first time, Idaho State University held a winter commencment ceremony in the Holt Arena…

Law enforcement cracking down on impaired driving this holiday season

December 13, 2019 11:12 AM News Team

With the holidays and the new year just a few weeks away, local and state law enforcement are urging drivers to drink…

From heart to heart: Musician helping local mother with heart failure

December 12, 2019 7:31 PM News Team

For 36-year-old Mandy Dutton, life has always had its challenges. Born with Epstein’s anomaly, Dutton’s had six open-heart surgeries since she…

edson fichter dog pond under construction

Dog pond gets makeover from volunteers

December 11, 2019 3:30 PM Emma Iannacone

Volunteers spent the day braving winter weather to make sure our dogs have a safe place to swim in the…

Pebble Creek projected to open Dec. 21

December 11, 2019 10:45 AM News Team

Pebble Creek is projected to open Saturday, Dec. 21. The resort needs about 12 inches of snow before it can…

Portneuf Capital closes deal for former Hoku site

December 10, 2019 5:25 PM News Team

In the saga of the former Hoku site, the Solargise chapter has come to…

Pocatello firefighters give coats to kids

December 10, 2019 12:21 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello firefighters are giving out more than 300 new coats to children this…

First winter graduation for ISU students

December 9, 2019 1:36 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho State University is hosting its first ever winter commencement ceremony on…

Christmas Lights How-To: the safe and low-cost way

December 8, 2019 8:25 PM Emma Iannacone

During the holidays, we don’t just see a spike in our energy bill: Accidents increase significantly, putting a bummer on the holiday…

2019 homeless encampment aid for friends

Braving the cold and rain for homelessness

December 8, 2019 8:43 PM Emma Iannacone

A group of volunteers spent the night in the cold to raise awareness for…

Bannock County officially open Northgate Interchange

December 6, 2019 3:59 PM News Team

Friday marked the completion of a major construction project on Interstate 15 in Bannock County.…

Denny’s Wrecker Service continues December towing tradition

December 5, 2019 3:29 PM News Team

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.…

ICCU donates $450,000 of equipment to ISU tech students

December 5, 2019 1:24 PM Emma Iannacone

Idaho State University students got a big donation from Idaho Central Credit Union–one that will help them get jobs in the…

Braving the cold to spread awareness

December 5, 2019 4:10 PM News Team

People are preparing to brave the cold overnight this weekend.…

Idaho Post Offices prepared for avalanche of holiday cards, packages

December 5, 2019 3:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Post Office is one of seven in southern Idaho that will extend its weekend hours for the busy…

New ISU program prepares physicians with wilderness medicine training

December 4, 2019 4:38 PM News Team

Resident physicians participating in a didactic training apart of ISU’s wilderness training…

Pocatello man charged with burglary for showering, stealing clothes from home

December 5, 2019 11:16 AM Emma Iannacone

A Pocatello man is in jail for suspected burglary of homes in the Highland neighborhood on…

Unique healing center uses oxygen to help more than 4,000 people

December 4, 2019 5:09 PM Emma Iannacone

A unique treatment center is helping people with a variety of health…

East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist

December 3, 2019 7:05 PM Emma Iannacone

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…

Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building

December 3, 2019 3:45 PM News Team

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…

Blackfoot man sentenced for threatening woman

December 3, 2019 12:04 PM News Team

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…

Chubbuck delays Phase 3 of New Day project

December 3, 2019 8:56 AM News Team

Two phases of the New Day Parkway project are complete, but Phase 3 will wait…

Crash ties up I-15 for hours

December 3, 2019 8:35 AM News Team

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…

It’s a sellers market for southeast Idaho homeowners

December 2, 2019 5:14 PM Emma Iannacone

Southeast Idaho’s real estate market looks promising for people looking to sell their…

Wigs on Loan program gets $2,000 donation for new location

December 2, 2019 2:44 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho State University Cosmetology Program officially opened its new wig…

Man threatens to detonate dynamite in Pocatello neighborhood

December 1, 2019 11:07 PM News Team

A man is in custody for threatening to detonate a stick of dynamite in a Pocatello neighborhood Saturday night.…

Family Christmas concert donates gifts for local families

December 1, 2019 6:09 PM Emma Iannacone

The spirit of giving sometimes comes in the form of a song. In this case, a…

Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade

November 29, 2019 8:08 PM News Team

Dozens braved the cold and snowy streets of Old Town Friday to get a look at the Christmas Night Lights Parade.…

Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail

November 28, 2019 4:50 PM News Team

Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…

Street crews preparing for pre-winter storms

November 28, 2019 1:29 PM News Team

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…

‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report

November 27, 2019 9:42 PM News Team

On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…

Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table

November 27, 2019 9:17 PM News Team

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…

Thanksgiving dinner only one penny more expensive than last year

November 28, 2019 4:25 PM Emma Iannacone

The cost of a ten person meal rose only a penny since last year, according to the American Farm Bureau…

Law enforcement graduates relieve stress for local police

November 27, 2019 6:01 PM Emma Iannacone

Sixteen people graduated from Idaho State University’s Law Enforcement Academy, relieving stress for understaffed police…

Weather may cause holiday travel trouble

November 26, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

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…

ISU Health Center prepared for Medicaid rush

November 26, 2019 3:49 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare reports about 91,000 Idahoans are now eligible for expanded Medicaid coverage. …

ITD prepares roads for Thanksgiving snowstorm

November 25, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Transportation Department prepared roads for the upcoming snowstorm, but holiday travel may still be…

Interfaith Thanksgiving sermon honors Pocatello Police

November 25, 2019 8:29 AM Emma Iannacone

The Portneuf Valley Interfaith Fellowship hosted an interfaith Thanksgiving sermon on Sunday…

Foster and adoptive parents needed in Idaho

November 22, 2019 7:16 PM News Team

November is National Adoption Month, a time to recognize the urgent need for foster and adoptive families in the country. Friday, at the Bannock…

Police searching for theft suspect

November 22, 2019 5:59 PM News Team

Pocatello Police are asking for the public’s help searching for a…

Idaho airports to receive federal grants

November 22, 2019 11:57 AM News Team

Two regional airports will receive a share of $8.2 million in federal airport infrastructure grants for…

Accused killer faces March trial date

November 22, 2019 10:47 AM News Team

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…

Former Blackfoot mayor takes ‘sweeter’ approach to serving community

November 22, 2019 6:11 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Mayor Paul Loomis opens The Candy Jar, as the community’s first homemade candy…

National Rural Health Day holds deeper meaning for some ISU students

November 21, 2019 8:29 PM News Team

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…

Second chance at a smile awarded to local mom

November 21, 2019 7:10 PM Emma Iannacone

On Thursday, Hannah Lyngar found out that she was granted a second chance at a smile.…

Operation Safe Travel makes sure students are safe for holiday travel

November 21, 2019 7:01 PM Emma Iannacone

With holiday traveling around the corner, it’s important to make sure our vehicles are safe and ready to…

Gate City Boxing’s new ring nearing completion

November 20, 2019 2:34 PM News Team

Wednesday afternoon, members of the Gate City Boxing Club got a glimpse at their new ring.…

ISU Credit Union celebrates festival anniversary with donation

November 21, 2019 3:17 PM News Team

ISU Credit Union added an additional $10,000 to its donation to the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District Festival of Trees Thursday. …

Free dog adoptions at “Pawsgiving” Event Saturday

November 21, 2019 11:40 AM News Team

Just in time for the holidays, you can add a canine companion to your family for…

ISU student awarded $10,000 scholarship

November 20, 2019 10:51 PM Adrian Luevano

A local Idaho State University student is getting a huge honor from Univision and Mana, a popular Mexican…

Pocatello boy feels lucky after not suffering any major injuries when hit by car

November 20, 2019 7:35 PM News Team

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.…

Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP

November 20, 2019 6:49 PM News Team

On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…

Pocatello Creek restoration project underway

November 20, 2019 4:43 PM News Team

Construction crews began work Wednesday on a Pocatello Creek stream restoration project.…

Virtual gun range, supply company offers unique training for officers

November 21, 2019 7:49 AM Emma Iannacone

A unique local business is helping first responders prepare for the worst -…

ISU names Business dean

November 20, 2019 2:37 PM News Team

Arkansas State University professor Shane Hunt has been named the new dean of the College of Business at Idaho State University. …

ISU’s debate society hosts public debate

November 19, 2019 7:34 PM News Team

Tuesday night, the Idaho State University Rupp Debate Society hosted its fall public debate at the Pond Student…

Pocatello active shooter drill featured in Campus Safety magazine

November 19, 2019 5:31 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Police Department and other local organizations were highlighted in the Campus Safety magazine for an active shooter reunification…

Pocatello Festival of Trees kicks off 10th annual fundraiser

November 19, 2019 5:35 PM Emma Iannacone

School District 25 is kicking off its 10th annual Festival of Trees on Tuesday night with the opening…

Ribbon cut for FBI data center in Pocatello

November 18, 2019 1:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The FBI and its partners at the Department of Justice (DOJ) held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new data center in Pocatello on…

Pushing to get Medical Marijuana on 2020 ballot

November 16, 2019 4:23 PM News Team

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…

DNA Doe Project has tentative identity for Clark County murder victim

November 15, 2019 5:32 PM News Team

A team of investigators is working with Clark County law enforcement to identify the remains of a person who was murdered 40 years…

ISU names opera audition winners

November 15, 2019 12:33 PM News Team

Idaho State University has announced the winners of the 2019 Metropolitan Opera National Council auditions held in Pocatello Nov.…

Pocatello housing official to head national panel

November 15, 2019 12:27 PM News Team

Pocatello Housing Alliance Director Sunny Shaw is the new president of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment…

The commute of east Idaho’s future

November 14, 2019 10:22 PM News Team

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…

Longtime Pocatello Police employee retires after 30 years

November 14, 2019 6:10 PM News Team

Longtime Pocatello employee, Dianne Brush, hugs a friend at her retirement…

Possible changes coming to Ross Park

November 14, 2019 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Pocatello’s busiest park will be changing soon, and city officials are excited about the…

Trucks travel on I-15 near active construction.

The commute of east Idaho’s future

November 14, 2019 4:57 PM News Team

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…

Fish and Game holds quarterly meeting in Pocatello

November 13, 2019 9:06 PM News Team

On Wednesday evening, dozens gathered at Idaho Fish & Game’s Southeast Region office in Pocatello for the quarterly meeting of the commission.…

Researchers identify Clark County John Doe discovered in 1979

November 13, 2019 5:35 PM News Team

The DNA Doe Project, with help from Idaho State University anthropologist Samantha Blatt and former ISU faculty Amy Michael, has made a tentative…

Nurse Practitioner Week celebrates those working to improve availability of medical care

November 12, 2019 9:22 PM News Team

This week is National Nurse Practitioner Week, a time to celebrate the nearly 270,000 licensed in the United…

Judge orders payment to attorneys in Pocatello utilities class-action lawsuit

November 12, 2019 9:19 PM Emma Iannacone

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…

Fire closes Pocatello school

November 12, 2019 12:10 PM News Team

Classes have been canceled at the Lincoln Early Childhood Center in Pocatello, after a fire broke out in one of the modular units Monday…

Give police a bird

November 12, 2019 12:02 PM News Team

Pocatello Police will be collecting frozen turkeys for donation to the Idaho Food Bank. …

Community effort to light up Caldwell Park

November 11, 2019 3:46 AM Emma Iannacone

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…

A smashing night for ISU students

November 9, 2019 3:41 PM News Team

The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…

Interim CEO named at Portneuf Medical Center

November 11, 2019 3:07 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center has named Mark Gregson as interim Chief Executive Officer while the hospital seeks a permanent…

Regional opera singers audition for The Met

November 9, 2019 8:32 PM News Team

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…

5 car chain reaction accident on Pocatello overpass

November 8, 2019 8:27 PM Linda Larsen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A chain reaction collision in Pocatello sent one woman to the hospital and damaged 5 cars. Police received the…

A smashing night for ISU students

November 8, 2019 8:22 PM News Team

The sounds of button mashing filled ISU’s Pond Student Union on Friday as dozens gathered for a Super Smash Bros.…

Pocatello joins growing number of cities backing Idaho Power’s green initiative

November 8, 2019 8:20 PM News Team

A growing number of Idaho communities are joining Idaho Power’s efforts in going 100% clean energy by 2045. Now, Pocatello has joined the…

Pocatello commits to clean energy

November 8, 2019 7:55 PM News Team

The Pocatello City Council has adopted a resolution committing the city to clean energy.…

ELF Project hopes watch party helps cross fundraising goal line

November 7, 2019 7:48 PM News Team

Thursday night, dozens gathered at Gateway Transitional Care in Pocatello to watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Oakland Raiders. But they…

ISU’s Construction Combine gets recognition on Congressional Record

November 7, 2019 7:46 PM News Team

During a Thursday event, Idaho State University’s ‘Construction Combine’ was recognized on the Congressional…

RizeCon helping local businesses thrive

November 7, 2019 7:39 PM News Team

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…

South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters

November 6, 2019 5:41 PM Emma Iannacone

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…