Rare WWII warbirds fly into town
Iconic warbirds from WWII, the B-17 Flying Fortress ‘Sentimental Journey’ and B-25 Mitchell ‘Maid in the Shade,’ will be on display in Idaho Falls.…
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‘Mayoral’ scholarship ready for applications
The third-year for the Pocatello’s “Promise of Tomorrow Mayoral Scholarship” kicks…
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Bingham Healthcare opens new urgent care center
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Pocatello Tuesday for 1st Choice Urgent…
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Grace Lutheran packs 40k meals in record time
Grace Lutheran High School set aside two hours on both Friday and Saturday to pack 40,000 meals for the Idaho Foodbank.…
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‘This is the time to get this taken care of’: Pocatello group cleans up trail garbage
A Pocatello group is working to clean the garbage off trails around…
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40,000 meals for the food bank: Grace Lutheran hosts Meals of Hope event
Grace Lutheran High School is working to send 40,000 meals to the Idaho…
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Missing diary from 1956 returned to its original owner
Goodwill stores have been known to hold hidden gems, even in the Gem State.…
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Plant Facilities Levy up for vote on Tuesday
A big decision is set to be made in Pocatello and Chubbuck…
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ISU Health Fair draws hundreds
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – Idaho State University students are serving the public for all their health needs. Continuing a 30-year tradition, the…
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East Idaho prepares for potential coronavirus spread
Coronavirus cases are on the rise and people around east Idaho are taking steps to prepare.…
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Rolling for a good cause: Wheelchair basketball exhibition fundraises for the disabled
A wheelchair basketball exhibition game was held at Elwell Gym on Wednesday as a fundraiser for the Franklin County Medical Center’s (FCMC)…
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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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City of Blackfoot working on new logo
For years, Blackfoot has used the city’s seal as its logo. Several years ago, some of those running the city felt that it wasn’t marketing itself…
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Bingham County deputy receives special note after rollover crash
On February 17, Bingham County Deputy Josh Eaton was called to the scene of a rollover crash.…
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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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Blackfoot School District weighing switch to 4-day week
The Blackfoot School District is considering switching from a five-day week to a four-day week in an effort to “recruit and retain” highly qualified…
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A night of art and chili at ISU
An evening of Art a la carte welcomed the community into Idaho State University’s art department Thursday.…
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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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Pocatello FD taking part in Community Risk Assessment pilot program
The Pocatello Fire Department is one of 25 departments around the country selected to take part in an NFPA pilot program.…
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Local program aims to punch-out Parkinson’s
Four times a week, Poky4Parkys meets at the Senior Activity Center looking to throw haymakers at Parkinson’s disease.…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue fundraising for new building
Bingham County Search and Rescue is hosting its annual dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday night. But this year, the group is hoping to raise…
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49th annual Frank Church Symposium aims to tackle tough issues
Tough topics were discussed in Pocatello Thursday. Idaho State University’s International Affairs Council held it’s 49th annual Frank Church…
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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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Bannock County Commissioners reach resolution on Downey Fire District taxes
The Bannock County Commissioners have agreed on a plan to equalize taxes for the Downey Fire District after a computer error failed to tax Downey…
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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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After petitions, Reading Time with the Queens has largest crowd yet
On Saturday morning, the Pocatello community showed out at the first Reading Time with the Queens in the wake of recent petitions.…
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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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Reading Time with the Queens moves forward
During a Pocatello City Council meeting last Thursday, local carpenter Ted King said he planned to protest Reading Time With the Queens – a program…
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Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre plans to increase concert frequency
Bannock County is negotiating an agreement with Live Nation that would allow the production of the county’s own shows at the Portneuf Health Trust…
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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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‘The people want it’: Medical marijuana petition making rounds
Moms for Marijuana’s Educate & Legalize tour made a stop in Pocatello Friday, hoping to inform those with questions and have supporters of the…
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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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City of Pocatello partners with NAPA for parts store
The City of Pocatello has partnered with NAPA to put an auto parts store inside a city building.…
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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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Gate City using traffic center to identify roads that need plowing
In recent years, the City of Pocatello has been using traffic cameras to identify which streets they need to send plows to.…
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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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Construction on former Riverside Apartments could be done in 12-14 months
The Old Town building formerly known as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., is expected to have renovations and construction…
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Arcade hosting ‘benefit bash’ for new window
Barricade Arcade, located at 308 E Center St., is hosting a “Wooden Barricade Benefit Bash” to help raise funds for a new window.…
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Keep on smiling: Dental event aims to prevent tooth decay in kids
The annual ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ was hosted by Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health Saturday.…
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Avalanche class aims to keep snowmobilers safe
Nationwide, skiers are most frequently killed in avalanches, according to data from the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. But in Idaho, it’s…
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Mascot debate resurfaces amid Super Bowl LIV
There is a local blitz to tackle a hot-button issue this Super Bowl weekend. Some tribes across the country are condemning the use of cultural…
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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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Weston woman named Ultimate Extreme Huntress
Lindsay Christensen had already held the title of Extreme Huntress when she was named Ultimate Extreme Huntress earlier this month.…
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Rural hospital’s new ‘isolation room’ ready for potential coronavirus outbreak
The fight to contain the coronavirus continues in major hospitals and government agencies across the globe.…
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Building collapses in Montpelier
The back end of store front in downtown Montpelier collapsed Tuesday…
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Bingham County Jail experiencing significant overcrowding
The Bingham County jail has a capacity of 101 inmates, but they’ve been well over that mark since “July of last year,” according to Sheriff Craig…
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Tax Commission: Bannock County’s agricultural assessments are off
A recent audit by the Idaho State Tax Commission revealed several irregularities in agricultural assessments of Bannock County properties. …
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Historic Old Town building purchased for redevelopment
The Old Town building which many remember as the Riverside Apartments, located at 729 W Center St., has been purchased.…
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Annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks of its 52nd year
The annual Idaho Potato Conference and Trade Show kicks off its 52nd year in Bannock County…
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High fives and hellos: Local principal greets each student every morning
Every morning at Thirkill Elementary School begins the same way. At 7:30 a.m., an alarm rings in principal Rod Worthington’s office.…
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‘Anything’s possible’: Potato Cup winners take difficult path to the finish line
This year, some of the race’s winners had a more difficult path to the finish line than others.…
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Love, hate relationship: Residents divided on feelings about flock of wild turkeys
Some call them a nuisance and others say they love them. A flock of wild turkeys has seemingly arrived in the area around South Mink Creek Road out…
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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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Gold’s Gym encouraging Pocatello-Chubbuck community to lose a ton of weight
As part of the Pocatello-Chubbuck community’s first-ever weight loss challenge, dozens filled Gold’s Gym on Thursday afternoon to weigh 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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Safety is the priority: Pebble Creek hosts Max Safety Day
With snowflakes falling in southeast Idaho, Pebble Creek held an event to remind skiers and snowboarders of the inherent dangers of the sport.…
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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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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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Roaring into the 2020s
In order to ring in the New Year, one local establishment is taking you back in time to the ages of flappers and bootleggers.…
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Overdoses on the rise in Pocatello
Overdoses are on the rise in the Gate City. On Christmas Day, the Pocatello Fire Department responded to three separate overdoses, one fatal.…
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National Guard hosting 3 on 3 tournament
On Saturday, the Army National Guard is hosting the Sasquatch 3 on 3 Tournament in an effort to help collect for the…
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Pocatello man lighting up the neighborhood for decades has no plans to stop
For more than four decades, Revo Williams has been telling people to “follow the glow” during the holiday season.…
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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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BCCLC plans to leave Blackfoot
The Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center has made a big leap for its future and it involves leaving the city…
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Cold and snow doesn’t stop Christmas parade
Dozens braved the cold and snowy streets of Old Town Friday to get a look at the Christmas Night Lights Parade.…
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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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Whitworth family tradition keeps holiday meals on the table
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…
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