Food Truck Roundup returns to Pocatello on Monday
A popular attraction in the Gate City is making its…
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Pocatello seeks to raise awareness of Child abuse during National Child Abuse Awareness Month
National Child Abuse Awareness Month is in April, and the city of Pocatello is doing its part in trying to raise awareness on the subject. They held…
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Zoo Idaho opens on Saturday
Animal enthusiasts will get their chance to visit the zoo this…
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Valentine Ballroom and Bridal hosting Bridal Gala
Wedding season is coming, and brides-to-be in Pocatello have a chance this weekend to…
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Flood warning in effect in Bannock County
A flood warning continues to be in effect in Bannock County. The National Weather Service reports flooding will be seen along the Portneuf…
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SIPH holding Family Fun Day event on Saturday
For Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April, Southeastern Idaho Public Health is partnering with local agencies to hold a FREE Family Fun Day…
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New Pocatello traffic lights going in
The project to widen the roads and install traffic lights at the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne Roads in Pocatello is finally nearing…
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Pocatello doctor pays $96,000 to settle allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions
A family medicine doctor formerly of Pocatello agreed to pay $96,000 to resolve allegations he wrote unlawful prescriptions, prescribed dangerous…
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New Idaho State University President talks changes coming to campus
During the first few months as President of Idaho State University, Dr. Robert Wagner said one of the biggest concerns he got was the parking lot…
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Idaho Lottery holds annual Scratch for Schools event
Local schools from across the area got a huge boost on Monday thanks to the Idaho…
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City of Pocatello planning to make changes to sign code
The Pocatello Planning & Zoning Commission will hear comments from the public concerning a request by the City of Pocatello Planning &…
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2024 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Highland High School Rebuild and Design Committee selected
The core committee made the selections from a pool of 35 parent applicants and 13 community…
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Highland High School bond resolution moves forward
On Friday, the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees held a special meeting to consider updated progress on the pending status of…
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Bannock County offering free sandbags for residents to prepare for spring flooding
The Bannock County Office of Emergency Management is partnering with area agencies to distribute free sandbags to residents to help prevent property…
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Gate City Young Professionals host bowling Tournament
The Gate City Young Professionals are hosting a Bowling tournament on Friday at Tough Guy Lanes from 2 to 5…
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Free seed packets available at Marshall Public Library
The Marshall Public Library is opening up its Seed Library to the…
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18-year-old woman injured in I-86 accident Tuesday
An 18-year-old Chubbuck woman was injured in a rollover crash on Interstate 86 near Chubbuck this…
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Bannock County Commissioners vote to ban large-scale solar and wind projects
The Bannock County Board of Commissioners are holding a public hearing on Tuesday to discuss a solar farm ordinance in the…
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Idaho State holding academic signing days all week
Idaho State University is holding a series of academic signing days this week at multiple area schools to celebrate student scholarships and…
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The latest costs for forensic lab fees
Local News 8 is following the money for the costs involved in the proposed forensics lab in Bannock County.…
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Pocatello awarded $8.5 million to improve connections between city’s core neighborhoods
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) awarded the City of Pocatello $8,500,000 to improve connections between the city’s core neighborhoods by…
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Idaho State University Health Fair set March 28
The 2024 Idaho State University Health Fair will once again be offering numerous free and reduced-cost health care services, health information…
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Zoo Idaho opening day set April 6
Zoo Idaho will be open to the public on weekends throughout April with weekday hours resuming May…
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Pocatello hosts 2024 Spring Fair
The annual three-day Spring Fair 2024 is going on at Holt Arena in Pocatello this…
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Annual spring clean-up planned at Restlawn, Mountain View Cemeteries
Crews will work during April to complete the clean-up…
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Pocatello man appears on the Kelly Clarkson Show
Boodry says talking with Kelly Clarkson was a “comfortable…
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Pocatello water line installation begins Thursday
The project is anticipated to take eight weeks to…
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Pocatello to host Brownfield redevelopment open houses
Several developers have transformed Brownfield sites into golf courses and mixed use…
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Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho
Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…
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Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park
If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…
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Pocatello Water Department crews return to seasonal working hours
Starting Monday, March 18, 2024, crews with the City of Pocatello Water Department will switch to seasonal working…
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Magical Moments baby contest winners announced
The Portneuf Medical Center Magical Moments contest winners have been…
Continue Reading Bond resolution to rebuild Highland High School approved
Rebuilding Highland High School is now one-step closer.…
Continue Reading Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for methamphetamine, fentanyl distribution
A 38-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and…
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More than $1.13 million raised during Bengal Giving Day
Bengal nation raised $1,132,201 for students and university support in the third annual Bengal Giving Day…
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PCSD 25 forming Highland rebuild committee, seeking parent, community input
Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is looking for parents and others to be on the Highland High School Rebuild and Design…
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Website launches for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The City of Pocatello has partnered with PROS Consulting, Inc. to launch the City’s first Parks, Recreation, Open Space, & Trails (PROST) Plan.…
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Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department creates new digital activity guide
As of Monday, March 11, 2024, the Pocatello Parks & Recreation Department rolled out our first-ever digital activity guide.…
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ISU Research Symposium kicks off Wednesday, winners will receive cash prizes
More than 140 students are gathering for the 2024 Research & Creative Works Symposium…
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Phone scammers impersonating Bannock County Sheriff’s deputies
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about phone scams demanding payment for court…
Continue Reading Bengal Giving Day kicks off at ISU
It’s a time to “unite, celebrate and elevate Bengal…
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My World Discovery Museum moving locations to Museum of Clean
A popular destination for children in Pocatello will be moving locations soon.…
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13th Annual Gate City Brewfest Saturday
A fan favorite is making its return to Pocatello…
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Good samaritan clears fallen trees for free
It seems like people have been overwhelmed trying to dig out from all the…
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Idaho HOSA Future Health Professionals hold annual State Leadership Conference
The Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals, a prominent health care career technical student organization, held their annual State Leadership…
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Bannock County man arrested for alleged sexual exploitation of a child
A Bannock County man is charged with alleged sexual exploitation of a child.…
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Mountain View Cemetery wrecked by winter storms
Walking through the Mountain View Cemetery on Tuesday, trees and branches are everywhere and scattered through the…
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Jury finds Brad Compher guilty of Nori Jones’ death
Closing arguments began Monday morning for Brad Compher at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Judge rules to combine Lance Peck’s cases
Former Downard Funeral home director Lance Peck’s attorney appeared for a hearing in front of Judge Aaron Thompson at the Bannock County Courthouse…
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Pocatello seeks community input during multiple rebranding campaign events
The City of Pocatello has organized multiple events for the public next week to gain input on the city’s…
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Bannock County Emergency Operations Center activated due to severe snowstorm
The Bannock County Emergency Operations Center has been activated to assist agencies in the aftermath of a severe…
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Julian Bowie’s incredible fourth quarter leads Pocatello to first 4A championship since 2000
They never quit, and they are finally over the hump. The Pocatello Thunder won the 4A state championship Saturday night in their third try against…
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Portneuf Greenway Foundation granted easement for new trail
Construction is set for in late 2024 or early…
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ISU hosts VEX Robotics Competition for high school students
“Getting that entry experience into the world of engineering…it’s…
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Idaho HOSA-Future Health Professionals to host annual State Leadership Conference
This conference serves as a platform for talented youth to showcase their health science knowledge and skills by participating in 81 competitive…
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Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday
The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on…
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Kick-off meeting set for Pocatello’s PROST Plan
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, Feb 28 at 6…
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SIPH to hold free suicide prevention trainings for health care providers
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has partnered with SafeSide Prevention to provide free training for primary care…
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Pocatello police investigate residential burglary
The Pocatello Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that happened on Friday.…
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DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand
Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint…
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Bannock County coroner sponsors bill to create a statewide next-of-kin database
The Idaho legislature is considering a bill to create a statewide database to store people’s next of kin…
Continue Reading Second week of testimony in Brad Compher murder trial underway
The jury trial of Brad Compher is back underway Monday morning in the second week of…
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Pocatello seeks feedback on Downtown Historic District at March 1 open house
During the March 1 First Friday Art Walk, the City of Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission is hosting an open…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher  Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…
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Idaho State’s Nepalese Student Association hosting 16th Annual Nepalese Night
The Nepalese Student Association of Idaho State University is hosting their 16th annual Nepalese Night, an exciting cultural event showcasing the…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute hosts Heart Ball on Saturday
In celebration of 20 years of proving high quality heart care in the region, Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute is inviting the community to…
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BLM Pocatello Field Office welcomes new Field Manager
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Falls District welcomes Blaine Newman as the new Field Manager for the Pocatello Field Office.…
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Local mother shares her family’s challenges to inspire others in new book
For the Ternus family, it’s all about finding the magic in the journey, no matter how…
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Middle and high school students get hands-on STEM learning at ISU
“To have folks actually apply science, do it instead of just reading about it—that makes all the difference in…
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Yost-Ashcroft Family Exploration Center coming to Marshall Public Library
The Yost-Ashcroft Family Exploration Center will officially open its doors here at the Marshall Public Library on March…
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Murder trial finally begins for Brad Compher accused of killing Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago
Jury selection is underway in Bannock County for a Pocatello man accused of murdering Nori Jones in…
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Pocatello woman hosting fundraiser at Barrie’s Ski and Sports on Saturday to benefit Ukraine
It’s been two years since the war between Russia and Ukraine began, and during that time, Pocatello resident and Ukraine native Lena Contor has…
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Portneuf Heart & Vascular Institute to host Heart Ball on Feb. 24
This event requires formal/black tie…
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Portneuf Health Trust gives $135K to elevate southeastern Idaho community health programs
Pocatello’s Portneuf Health Trust donated $135,000 to the United Way of Southeastern…
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Simplot Games underway at ICCU Dome
There is a big event for athletes happening in…
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INL to host Spanish language recruiting event Feb. 16
The event will be hosted by bilingual recruiters from the laboratory and will be offered in Spanish and…
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Bannock commissioners to use neighboring county’s example to draft new solar farm ordinance
Bannock County commissioners are looking at developing a solar farm ordinance similar to an ordinance used in Caribou County.…
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ISU Civil Engineering leads research for earthquake-resistant bridges
“The connections between the elements are crucial for seismic resiliency. They must be strong enough to resist forces and deformations during an…
Continue Reading Pocatello-Chubbuck School Board tables bond election until impacts of new legislative bill are known
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District Board of Trustees has tabled action on a school bond election for Highland High School until they know the…
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Prescribed pile burning operations to continue Wednesday
The Pocatello Fire Department will continue to conduct prescribed pile burning operations Wednesday, Feb.…
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City of Pocatello accepting applications for Lead Safe & Healthy Homes Program
Pocatello was at the forefront of lead remediation programs in Idaho, becoming the first municipality in the state to be awarded a $1.5 million…
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Drug traffickers in eastern Idaho receive federal prison sentences
Three individuals were sentenced last week in separate cases for federal drug crimes involving fentanyl, methamphetamine and…
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University of Idaho tests new ways to mine rare metals
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The future of technology and green energy could have its start at the University of Idaho. Professors and grad…
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Traffic stop leads to discovery of illicit drugs near Pocatello
A traffic stop on Thursday lead to the discovery of illicit drugs near…
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What should be done to help rebuild Highland High School?
Now the school district and Highland administrators are trying to help the school rise from the…
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Portneuf Medical Center donates $25,000 to Boys and Girls Club
Portneuf Medical Center has commited $25,000 over the next five years to support the local Boys and Girls…
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2024 ISU Sports Hall of Fame inductees announced
Six individuals will be inducted into the Idaho State University Sports Hall of Fame at a ceremony Feb.…
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Help shape the future of Bannock County
Bannock County needs your help to plan for the…
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ISU sees increase in spring enrollment
Idaho State University is reporting an increase in total student…
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Police investigate social media threat involving Pocatello High School
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Pocatello Police were notified of a possible threat against Pocatello High School Tuesday morning. The threat was…
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Center Street underpass to close for construction
Work on the Center Street Underpass in Historic Downtown Pocatello is set to begin February 20, 2024.…
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Free dental services to be provided at “Give Kids a Smile” event in Pocatello
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood…
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Walk-in clinics scheduled for veterans applying for Property Tax Reduction program
Applications are now open for Idaho’s Property Tax Reduction (PTR) program and Property Tax Benefit for Disabled Veterans, which help qualified…
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34th annual fundraiser for Holy Spirit Catholic School on Saturday
This year’s 34th annual Holy Spirit Catholic School auction will be held on Saturday at the Grand Idaho Inn & Suites on 1399 Bench Road in…
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Repairs continue on Bannock County Historical Museum
The Bannock County Historical Museum is undergoing some major…
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Idaho State welcomes Dr. Robert Wagner as its 14th President
On Monday, Idaho State University welcomed Dr. Robert Wagner as its 14th president.…
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Police searching for person of interest after hit and run in Chubbuck
Chubbuck police are seeking information on a white SUV after the driver hit a pedestrian on Friday night, and drove away from the…
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PCSD 25 administers swearing-in ceremonies for 2 school board members
The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 welcomed a new board member, swore in an incumbent board member and took action for its annual…
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