‘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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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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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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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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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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ISU welcomes newest Sports Hall of Fame class
Idaho State University welcomed six Bengals into the Sports Hall of Fame during a Saturday ceremony.…
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Panel meets to discuss nuclear waste removal agreement
On Friday, a panel including Senator Jim Risch, Congressman Mike Simpson and Governor Brad Little came together at the Bennion Student Union to…
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‘It’s never failed to pass’: School District 25 hoping levy passes again
Since 1961, when it was put in place, the Pocatello-Chubbuck School District’s school plant facilities levy has never failed to pass. This year, the…
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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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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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Family-friendly events celebrate Fire and Ice fest
The first full weekend of every February only means one thing in Lava Hot Springs: Fire & Ice Winterfest. All weekend, dozens of family-friendly…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Something’s fishy: Trout in the Classroom program begins in east Idaho
In the halls of Franklin Middle School, Shayne Hughes’ class has become pretty famous.…
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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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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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‘If we can’t go, we can’t go’: Portneuf Air Rescue is ready to go, except in snow
When accidents happen, as they often do, help isn’t always a quick drive away. Luckily, in situations like that, Portneuf Air Rescue can cut response…
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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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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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Pebble Creek starts season a day earlier than planned
Though the plan was to open on Saturday, Pebble Creek Ski Area had enough snow to start the season a day early this year.…
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Donut Bros. open for business in Old Town
Across the street from Pocatello High School, mini doughnuts are the hot topic.…
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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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Portneuf Capital closes deal for former Hoku site
In the saga of the former Hoku site, the Solargise chapter has come to…
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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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Habitat for Humanity moving into historic Pocatello building
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…
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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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Gate City Boxing’s new ring nearing completion
Wednesday afternoon, members of the Gate City Boxing Club got a glimpse at their new ring.…
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