High interest rates impact local businesses
One of our local communities has been welcoming a few new businesses, but many more want to come but…
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PCSD 25 is requesting public input regarding the 2023 bond election
Submissions will be accepted through Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023.…
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Arrest made after Pocatello shooting
Police have released an update following a shooting in Pocatello Monday…
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“Give The Cops A Bird” fundraiser extended to end of the month
The Pocatello Police Department said the annual Give The Cops A Bird fundraiser is being extended until the end of the…
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Donate turkeys for the Idaho Foodbank to share with families in need
The Idaho Foodbank’s Hope for the Holidays campaign has a goal to provide food for 4 million…
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Coping with dementia during the holiday season
The holidays are fast approaching, but for families coping with alzheimer’s the holidays can be bittersweet or even…
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Bannock County, Ian Munsick gift portion of concert ticket sales to Highland High School restoration
Bannock County and country music artist Ian Munsick are donating a portion of concert ticket sales to help restore Highland High…
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Portneuf Medical Center’s Diabetes Education Clinic recognized for 25 years of accreditation
The first recognition of PMC’s diabetes education program was obtained in…
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ISU launches Campus Master Plan initiative
Last spring, Idaho State University announced work was beginning on a campus master plan that will directly impact our ability to meet the goals and…
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84 candidates apply to become ISU’s next president
The window to apply to become Idaho State University’s 14th president is now closed, and 84 candidates to date have submitted…
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ISU Festival of Trees kicks off the holiday season
Later this week, a Christmas tree tradition will also continue in…
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Idaho Foodbank working to alleviate hunger in Hope for the Holidays campaign
At the beginning of November, The Idaho Foodbank kicked off their Hope for the Holidays campaign.…
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SIPH receives grant to support Diaper Bank
These funds will support its Diaper Bank which provides diapers to low-income families in southeast…
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11th annual Salute to Veterans
The Idaho Farm Bureau held the 11th annual Salute to Veterans…
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Portneuf Medical Center earns an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group
Portneuf Medical Center earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from the Leapfrog…
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“Food for Fines” all month long at Marshall Public Library
All month long, the Marshall Public Library will be accepting a different type of currency for overdue…
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National Adoption Day event on Nov. 17 to offer information about adoption
The 6th Judicial District is hosting a National Adopt Day Celebration that will offer information about…
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Cody and Dan Hawkins face each other for the first time in the Hawkins Bowl Saturday
A story of a father and a son with an unbreakable bond through football adds another chapter Saturday at Holt Arena, when Idaho State Head Coach Cody…
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Police search for runaway juvenile
If you see Christopher, or know of his whereabouts, contact the Chubbuck Police Department Communications Center at (208)…
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Abandoned Pocatello trail back in use
A trail that was abandoned more than a decade ago is ready and waiting for you to use…
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City Creek area gates close to motorized access slated Nov. 15
City Creek area gates will close for the season to motorized access Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the end of the…
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Pocatello City Council seats filled
Pocatello City Council seats 1, 2 and 3 are now…
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PCSD 25 school bond fails to reach supermajority approval
55.92% voted in favor of the bond while 44.08% voted against the bond.…
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Hearing continued for Swainston
A court hearing for a woman and her son will have to…
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Shop with a Cop fundraiser at Pocatello Texas Roadhouse
The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with the Pocatello Texas Roadhouse to raise money for our annual Shop with a Cop…
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Experience the magic of “Scrooge’s Christmas: A Theatrical Ballet” this holiday season
In the spirit of giving, a generous portion of this year’s proceeds from “Scrooge’s Christmas” will be donated to the Maria Neumann Memorial…
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Veterans Day Parade taking place Saturday in Pocatello
Veterans Day is being celebrated a week early in the Gate…
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Pocatello Ski Swap being held this weekend
The Pocatello Ski Swap is happening this weekend in the Little Wood River Room in the Pond Student Union at Idaho State…
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Portneuf Wellness Complex hosts first Polar Bear Plunge
The Pocatello community is ready to freeze for fun this…
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World premiere of new patriotic song
Friday is the world premier of the music video I Love…
Continue Reading Idaho mother and son charged with kidnapping over out-of-state abortion
Two people in Bannock County have been arrested for kidnapping after taking an underage girl across state lines to get an…
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ISU students gather winter coats for PCSD25
A group of students at Idaho State University are putting together a coat drive for Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter recognized as no-kill shelter for 2022
Best Friends Animal Society recently recognized the Pocatello Animal Shelter as a no-kill shelter for…
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Pocatello awarded $1 million “Urban Community Forestry” grant
Through the US Forest Service, the City of Pocatello was awarded a $1 million “Urban Community Forestry”…
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Portneuf opens urgent care clinic at Northgate
Portneuf Health Now at Northgate, an urgent care clinic, joins the Portneuf Primary Care and Portneuf WorkMed at the Portneuf Medical Plaza in…
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Historic Downtown Pocatello trick-or-treat event on Oct. 31
If you are looking for a fun Halloween event, Historic Downtown Pocatello Trick-or-Treat will take place on Halloween from 3:00-5:30…
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3 City of Pocatello departments switch to winter work hours
Three City of Pocatello departments will switch to winter work hours starting Monday, Nov. 6,…
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Hall check incident at Pocatello High School
Pocatello High School was placed in a brief hall check due to a police matter at the school Monday.…
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Swore Farms has successful fall season
With the Halloween season coming to a close, one local pumpkin patch is preparing for what’s…
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Lance Peck faces 22 felony charges
A former funeral director in Pocatello is facing felony charges and could face more than 200 years in…
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Viruses discovered by ISU students may yield new treatments for antibiotic-resistant bacteria
There’s a KillerTomato lurking on the grounds of Idaho State University. Not to fear, though, this cold-blooded killer is only looking for victims…
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Final weekend for Portneuf Valley Farmers Market
Saturday is the final weekend for the Portneuf Valley Farmers Market.…
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Zoo Boo returns Saturday
If you are looking for a howling good time this Halloween, Zoo Boo is sure to…
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Jeremiah Davis Cox sentenced to 10 years
A Pocatello man is sentenced to 10 years in prison without…
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911 callers can now share video to Bannock County dispatch centers
Those in need of emergency services can now send live video to all dispatch centers in Bannock…
Continue Reading ISU breaks enrollment, retention records
Idaho State University broke both enrollment and retention records this fall with nearly 26% more first-time undergraduate students choosing ISU than…
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Halloween sales a challenge in 2023
We are only about a week away from Halloween and local stores have been taking advantage of the…
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Optum Idaho gives back to American Falls School District
Students in American Falls will have the basic essentials they need as we approach…
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Lead awareness in Pocatello
It’s Lead Awareness Week in the City of Pocatello.…
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Haunted Science Laboratory opens to public on Oct. 28
You are invited to see the not-so-spooky side of science just before…
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Boy Scouts run annual Food Drive
The Idaho Food Bank in Pocatello received a boost after a day of scouts going into the streets of Pocatello collecting food.…
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Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for lewd conduct with a child, inducing minor into prostitution
A 36-year-old Arizona man was sentenced to 40 years in prison for lewd conduct with a minor and inducing a minor into prostitution, the Bannock…
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Hearing continued for Downey woman facing charges of hiding newborn baby’s body
A court hearing has been continued for a Downey woman facing charges of hiding her newborn baby’s…
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Pocatello woman sentenced to 15 years for distribution of fentanyl
A 32-year-old Pocatello woman was sentenced Thursday to more than 15 years in federal prison for distribution of fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit…
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‘Drop, cover and hold on’ in annual ShakeOut quake drill
Thursday was the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill, and cities across the country are learning how to respond to a large scale…
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Pulitzer Prize- winning author James Risen will be at Idaho State University’s Pocatello campus Friday, Oct. 20 to discuss his new book, “The Last…
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2023 Great ShakeOut Drill set Thursday
The City of Pocatello will join with more than 50 million people around the globe in the 2023 Great ShakeOut…
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Pocatello man sentenced to 44 years for producing child pornography
A 31-year-old Pocatello man was sentenced to 530 months in federal prison for sexual exploitation of a child and possession of child pornography,…
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Mayor Blad brings public comments back to regular city council meetings
In a surprising decision at Monday night’s town hall, Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad brought back public comments for all regular city council…
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More local church group members make it back safe to US
This weekend, thousands of Americans were racing to get out of iIsrael to avoid becoming victims of a devastating…
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Bannock County launches new system for employee recruitment
Bannock County is rolling out a new system for listing vacant jobs and receiving…
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2 women home safe after being trapped in Israel
Two members of a religious group from Pocatello who have been trapped in Israel made it home…
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CDBG program looking for input at annual Needs Hearing Oct. 19
Your input is needed.…
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Warming shelter open in Pocatello
An overnight warming shelter for people without a home is now open for the winter in…
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Following the local church group stranded in Israel
As we continue to follow the story of a church group in Pocatello stranded in Israel, Linda Larsen talked to several members of the…
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Free drive-thru flu clinic Saturday
Anyone is welcome to attend, and vaccines will be available at no cost and insurance will be billed when applicable.…
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Local church group stranded in Israel
Several members of a local church group are in Israel right now for a religious tour through the Holy…
Continue Reading Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office files felony complaint against owner of Downard Funeral Home & Crematory
The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office filed a felony criminal complaint Wednesday against Lance Peck, former owner of the Downard Funeral Home &…
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Local perspective on current conflict in Israel
It has been a difficult week for Dale Spencer and other members of the Temple Emanuel Synagogue in…
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ISU hosts 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
Idaho State University is hosting the 5th Annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on…
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Pocatello water line installation begins on Monday
The project is set to last approximately eight…
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Pups and Pints event to feature adorable pups up for adoptions
Get ready for an afternoon of furry fun and delicious brews as the Pocatello Animal Shelter partners with Portneuf Valley Brewing (PVB) to present…
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Pocatello wants help with rebrand
The City of Pocatello wants your help redesigning its logo and accompanying brand style guide for the city.…
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PCSD 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in Idaho
The 2023 ISAT results place the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 among the top academic performers for large school districts in…
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Public invited to Pocatello Town Hall meeting
You are invited to the Pocatello City Council Meeting on Oct.…
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“Brake for Breakfast” raises breast cancer awareness
This month, hospitals around east Idaho and the country will be participating in the 24th annual Brake for Breakfast…
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2nd annual Pocatello Historic Home Tour taking place on Saturday
Pocatello’s historic structures are set to open their doors for a day of touring, and it’s all for a good…
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United Way of Southeastern Idaho needs donations for annual Coat for Kids Drive
The United Way of Southeastern Idaho, its Women United affinity group, and the Pocatello-Chubbuck Head Start Program is teaming up again to…
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Wolf trapper education class coming to Pocatello Oct. 7
There is still space…
Continue Reading Former funeral home owner now charged with felony complaints
There are new charges against the former owner of the Downard Funeral Home &…
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Mental Health Resource Fair for veterans, service members and families scheduled for Oct. 5
Service members, veterans and their families are invited to attend a Mental Health Resource Fair to get connected to counseling and other healthcare…
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Westside Ranger District planning prescribed fire in Toponce Drainage
Smoke may be noticeable from the Inkom area and a majority of western Caribou…
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Fundraiser for Shop with a Cop to be held Oct. 6 and 7
Cash, check and Venmo donations are…
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Economic stress affects local charities
Inflation and rising housing costs are hitting hard across the country and in east Idaho.…
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Idaho’s business growth seen in Pocatello
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Idaho ranks ninth in the country in their business growth rate at…
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Master Iconographers visit Pocatello church
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – Three Master Iconographers are in east Idaho this week, touching up artwork at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary…
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New Pocatello entrance sign unveiled
The sign is located on South 5th Avenue near the Visit Pocatello Idaho…
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Upgrades coming to Bannock County DMV’s walk-in and appointment system
Bannock County Assessor Anita Hymas is implementing changes at the DMV to make things simpler for walk-in visitors and reduce costs to the online…
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BLM calls for participation on National Public Lands Day
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has opened an invitation to the public for an event in the Pocatello Highlands on Sat. Sept. 23, 2023, in…
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Portneuf Heart and Vascular team completed 200th Watchman
The Watchman Device is a groundbreaking medical innovation designed to provide an alternative to long-term anticoagulation therapy for patients with…
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SIPH offers updated COVID-19 vaccine
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has the added the updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna in limited quantities to its…
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ISU Homecoming parade returns Saturday
One of Idaho State University’s most long-standing traditions will begin Saturday, Sept. 23 at 10…
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US Attorney Hurwit to co-sponsor “United Against Hate” summit in Pocatello
The event is free and is open to the…
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Fossil found: Idaho No. 5 returns to Idaho Museum of Natural History after 60+ years
A late-night glance at his inbox almost caused Leif Tapanila to fall out of…
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DEQ preparing draft 401 water quality certification for American Falls Hydroelectric Project
The existing facility, located on the Snake River in Power County, Idaho, is filing for relicense.…
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Vehicle burglaries in Pocatello
The Pocatello Police Department has received numerous reports of vehicle burglaries around the City of Pocatello during the past couple of weeks.…
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Spreading kindness around Pocatello
This campaign is a reminder to choose kindness, understanding and support to empower and uplift community…
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Dinner being held to raise money for Veterans Memorial Building
A fundraiser is being held this Saturday to help raise money for the Bannock County Veterans Memorial…
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Fog sealing taking place on Pocatello roads this week
The City of Pocatello will be fog sealing their roads this week from Tuesday through…
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Marshall Public Library’s Arts and Community Tickets program returns
To check out the tickets, you must be a Pocatello city resident and have an adult Marshall Public Library…
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