‘Mayoral’ scholarship ready for applications
The third-year for the Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” kicks…
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‘Well-oiled machine’ pumps out election results in record time
The Bannock County Elections Office was able to release results Tuesday shortly after 10 p.m. – over an hour earlier than originally expected.…
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Southeast Idaho has low risk for floods this season
As the temperatures rise, so does the risk for potential…
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Bannock County firefighter’s fight to raise money for cancer research
Coronavirus fears are forcing a national cancer research fundraiser to take a step back.…
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Tips to make getting your Star Card easier
If you’re part of the 95 percent of Idahoans who still haven’t gotten their Star Card, here are some tips to make the process…
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Bannock County booming with early votes, neighboring counties falling short
Power, Bingham, Bonneville and Jefferson counties have all reported a lower turnout for early voting this…
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Putt-Putt tournament sends golfers around Pocatello for a good cause
The Bannock Civitan Putt-Putt Tournament sent 82 teams of golfers to more than 20 bars Saturday as part of the annual fundraiser.…
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CDC: “It’s not a question of if but rather a question of when…”
Health officials are preparing for the potential spread of the coronavirus in the United…
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Crime scene investigation in Lava Hot Springs
Bannock County investigators closed off parts of a street in Lava Hot Springs for most of the day…
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Dustin Alfaro appears in court for ‘calendar issue’
A simple calendar issue brought accused killer Dustin Alfaro back into a Bannock County courtroom Tuesday.…
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Brew industry expected to grow in Pocatello
A new kind of business is planting its seeds in Bannock County and is expected to sprout into…
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Simplot games bring more to Pocatello than just athletes
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Competition is heating up for the 42nd annual Simplot Games in Pocatello. Students from more than 20 states and at…
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Bannock County to address Downey fire district tax mix-up
Some Downey residents were over charged for the city’s rural fire district levy, while others weren’t billed at…
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New bill could freeze property tax, and cities
The rise of property tax throughout the state is prompting some legislators to take…
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‘Mayoral’ scholarship ready for applications
Local high school students looking for extra help to pay for college now have a new…
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VITA program provides free tax assistance for community
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Some tax relief is being offered at Idaho State University over the next few weeks. Accounting students are giving…
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Chubbuck unveils plans to finance new city hall
Chubbuck is opening up about how the city is financing its new city hall.…
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Only one Bannock County couple appeals recent property assessments
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Bannock County couple appealed the assessed value of their property Thursday, claiming it was valued at nearly…
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What to know before you file your taxes
Time is ticking away to file your taxes. If you have made mistakes in previous years, you know it can be costly and a complicated…
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Sheriff Nielsen eyes commissioner seat, Tony Manu runs for sheriff
Lorin Nielsen, who served as Bannock County Sheriff for 24 years, plans to run against Ernie Moser for County Commissioner seat one in the November…
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North Bannock Fire finally has its own department
It’s been less than a year since a levy was passed to fund the first-ever fire department for the North Bannock Fire District.…
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Eastern Idaho Ag Expo wraps up its 41st year
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Thursday was the final day of the 41st annual Eastern Idaho Ag Expo in Holt Arena. Some of the top tractor…
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Police documents describe an unassuming bank robbery
More details are coming forward on the Jan. 9 robbery at a US bank in…
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ISU program offers a new approach to animal-assisted therapy
There’s a new kind of certificate you can get at Idaho State University.…
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With freezing temps, local agencies seek to help homeless
For most, escaping snowstorms and freezing temperatures is as easy as stepping inside your home. However, it’s much more challenging to stay warm…
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Winter weather has little impact on emergency services
Winter weather advisories are still in effect for much of eastern Idaho, but even with difficult driving conditions, emergency services are always…
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BlackSnake Tournament kicks off in Pocatello
Public speaking is no easy task, but high school students made it look effortless Friday. The 63rd annual BlackSnake Tournament kicked off before the…
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United Way of Pocatello’s new location and new community assessment
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A lot of changes are coming to the United Way of Pocatello with the new year. At the start of 2020, the social service…
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Bannock County developers look towards a busy 2020
There are several developments in the works for Bannock County in 2020, according to the Bannock Development Corporation.…
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Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson won’t seek reelection
Long-standing Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielson announced his plans to retire in…
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The East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center opens early for 2019-2020 season
Bannock County residents now have the chance to experience another winter activity. The East For Mink Creek Nordic Center is open earlier this year…
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Murder suspect request to be transferred
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – A Bannock County murder suspect wants to be moved another county. Dustin Alfaro, charged with the first-degree murder…
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Afraid of Bear reaches plea agreement, sentencing scheduled
Samiir Afraid of Bear has entered into a plea agreement with the Bannock County…
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106 over and out: Chubbuck PD’s first female officer retiring
For nearly three decades, Capt. Jean Higgins has been one of the Chubbuck Police Department’s only female officers. In fact, when she started, she…
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Braving the cold to spread awareness
People are preparing to brave the cold overnight this weekend.…
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East Idaho in need of forensic pathologist
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…
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Thanksgiving inside the Bannock County Jail
Every year, on the last Thursday in November, kitchens are hard at work making sure the big meal is ready to go.…
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‘I’m not going to dignify misrepresentation’: City Council Elect reacts to report
On Wednesday, the office of the Bannock County Commissioners sent out a media release stating that Mike Larkin and Pocatello City Council Elect Chris…
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Executive Order could mean extra work for ISP
On Tuesday, Gov. Brad Little put forth an Executive Order that will allow hemp to be transported through Idaho legally, with a number of…
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