Grand opening event set for new McCammon Fire Station
The brand new McCammon Fire Station and Ambulance Bay will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house event on Friday.
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Local Montessori school to host 5k fundraiser event for autism awareness
The Pocatello Valley Montessori School will host an Autism Awareness 5k Fun Run fundraiser event on Saturday, May 10.
The event will feature 5K and…
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ISU spring commencement set for Saturday
Idaho State University will hold commencement ceremonies for spring and summer 2025 graduates on Saturday, May 10.
2,145 graduates will receive…
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Grand Targhee Resort expansion discussed at town hall meeting
“I’m all about building bridges, but it sounds like we need to build a toll booth at the state line,” shouted an attendee. Others agreed, at least in…
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Pocatello Fire Dept. prepares for possibility of summer wildfires, offers tips for fire safety
The dry, windy summer weather substantially increases the risk of wildfires in Southeast Idaho during the warmer months, and the Pocatello Fire…
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Idaho ranks #3 on best states list
Idaho ranks #3 in overall best states to live in..…
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Pocatello seeking public input in updates to city’s Historic Preservation Plan
Pocatello’s Historic Preservation Commission is updating the city’s plan to preserve historic buildings, and they need public…
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EPA terminates grant for Pocatello park and river improvements
The EPA has pulled funding from Pocatello’s Portneuf River Vision project to update park and river…
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The Wait is Over: Utah’s NHL team name revealed
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (KIFI) — Utah’s NHL team is now officially the Utah Mammoth. The team, formerly known as the Utah Hockey Club, made the…
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Florida man gored by bison in Yellowstone
A Florida man was injured when he was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, May 4, 2025.…
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Passengers will need Star Card to fly
A Star Card will be needed in order to fly commercially or to access federal buildings on May 7th. Forms of identification that are not REAL ID…
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Zonta Club of Pocatello to offer ISU scholarships to local women
The Zonta Club of Pocatello is working to support local women and girls by raising awareness for sexual and domestic violence, providing…
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Soda Spring’s famous geyser under repair after multiple mechanical problems
Soda Springs’ famous carbonated geyser is under repair after a pump failure and valve malfunction led to two different sets of problems for the city…
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Rocky Mountain Power holding public meeting for changes to Alexander Reservoir recreation
Rocky Mountain Power will hold a public meeting on May 21 to discuss changes to recreation access in the Alexander Reservoir, near Soda Springs, to…
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Idaho Gives BBQ event draws dozens of area nonprofits
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce and Idaho Central Credit Union hosted an ‘Idaho Gives BBQ’ lunch event attended by dozens of Pocatello…
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National college classification system recognizes ISU for student accessibility
The Carnegie Foundation, a nationwide education organization that analyzes the effectiveness of schools and universities, has named Idaho State…
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Pastor, daycare director arrested on ‘human sex trafficking’ charge
Gregory Wayne Jones, a director of operations at a daycare, preschool, and after-school center in Mountain Home, was arrested on Friday, April 25 by…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter successfully contains parvovirus outbreak, how people can help them move forward
Pocatello Animal Services is bouncing back from a recent outbreak of Canine Parvovirus–now they need the community’s help to move…
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Pocatello spring cleanup event set for Saturday
Volunteers needed for Community-Wide Spring Cleanup. The event starts Saturday, May 3 at 8:30am at Caldwell Park in…
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Applications open May 1 for fall controlled hunts
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game will start accepting applications for fall 2025 controlled hunts from May 1 to June…
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Idaho Transportation Dept. to unveil plans for continued highway widening projects
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is hosting two open houses to share preliminary plans for upcoming construction to widen I-15 to three…
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Pocatello hosts largest hiring fair of the year to fill city jobs
Pocatello city departments are seeking job candidates for roles ranging from zookeepers to lifeguards, and they are accepting applications at their…
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Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair returning to Pocatello on Saturday
The 2025 Portneuf Valley Environmental Fair, featuring booths and activities all centered around sustainability, will be at Lookout Point on…
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Viral rash called ‘Slap Cheek’ reported in Southeast Idaho
According to medical experts at Southeastern Idaho Public Health, slap cheek is a mild sickness. It’s caused by the parvovirus B19, and is rarely…
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National Drug Take Back Day pickup locations scheduled across Southeast Idaho
Southeastern Idaho Public Health and the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) are partnering to pick up unused medications across the area for…
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Local theater seeking donations to preserve nearly 100-year-old building
The Westside Players are racing against time this season to raise enough money for much-needed repairs to their 90-year-old theater, the…
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Simplot employees hit the streets to clean litter in honor of Earth Day
Employees of the Simplot Don Plant took to their two-mile stretch of adopted Highway 30 on Wednesday to pick up trash in recognition of Earth…
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GUILTY – Jury verdict reached in Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial
The jury has reached a verdict in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder conspiracy trial.
Vallow-Daybell is representing herself in court. She has…
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Beware of stowaways: State Dept. of Agriculture urges boaters to watch for invasive species
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) warns people to watch for any invasive species that may be hitchhiking on watercraft this…
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Simplot awarded for work cleaning up their adopted stretch of Highway 30
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) awarded JR Simplot Company the ‘Adopt-A-Highway Group of the Year Award for Southeast Idaho’ on Friday, in…
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State officials and regional religious leaders honor Pope Francis
“Thousands of Idaho Catholics and people of all faiths are mourning the passing of Pope Francis, a true servant of God. Teresa and I join many, many…
Continue Reading Lori Vallow Daybell trial – Jury enters deliberations
Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder conspiracy trial is heading into the final stretch. Vallow-Daybell is expected to rest her case Monday without…
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Montana sees first Measles cases in over 30 years
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) and regional health officials are investigating five confirmed cases of measles in…
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Pocatello Animal Shelter’s annual marathon event to take place Saturday
The Pocatello Animal Services Department and Friends of the Pocatello Animal Shelter will host the 28th annual ‘Run with the Big Dogs’ marathon event…
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Local young woman chosen to represent the U.S. at World Expo in Japan
Samantha Carrell, of Pocatello, is one of 88 youth ambassadors from the USA chosen to represent the nation at the 2025 Osaka World Expo in Japan…
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Idaho Falls Zoo announces lion leaving for cross-country breeding program
The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park’s lion, Hondo, is heading to a zoo in Pittsburgh as part of a nationwide breeding program to preserve animal…
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Pocatello Catholic school celebrating Easter with annual all-student play
Holy Spirit Catholic School invites the community to their annual K-5 student Easter play on April 25.
“When you watch children presenting this…
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Closing arguments to begin Monday in Lori Vallow Daybell murder conspiracy trial
Prosecutors may be able to rest their case today as the court enters the seventh day of Lori Vallow Daybell’s second murder trial on Wednesday.
The…
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Explosion at Northrop Grumman’s Rocket Ranch
An early morning explosion destroyed a building at Northrop Grumman’s “Rocket Ranch” in Promontory, Utah.
“Initial reports indicate that there are…
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Fish and Game reminds people to leave baby animals alone this spring
“In order for us to continue with an abundant wildlife population, if you want to see wildlife grow, it’s important to let mothers do their job of…
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Lori Vallow Daybell Arizona murder conspiracy trial – Day 6
Continued testimony is set to begin in the Arizona trial of Lori Vallow Daybell, the woman convicted of murdering her two children in Idaho and…
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How to survive spring allergies, according to a local allergist
Warmer weather means spring allergy season is around the corner in East Idaho, and it may be time for allergy sufferers to start taking…
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Portneuf District Library to host annual accessible Easter egg hunt on Saturday
“Children need to feel included and seen regardless of their circumstances,” said Amanda Bowden, children’s librarian at the Portneuf District…
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Local bison ranchers share their story and plans to rebuild after devastating house fire
Diamond P GrassRoots Bison Ranch, the dream project of McCammon couple Rob and Jenny Perkins, grew from humble beginnings in Utah to a popular East…
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Multi-agency task force hosts event to honor survivors of sexual assault
The Southeast Idaho Task Force on Domestic and Sexual violence hosted an event on Tuesday to honor survivors of violence and raise awareness for…
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Marshall Public Library kicks off National Library Week
The Marshall Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with events centered around this year’s theme: ‘Drawn to the Library’.
From April…
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Fish and Game looking for landowners willing to let hunters on their property this season
Through the Managed Hunt program, private landowners agree to allow hunters access to their property to hunt in-season game, with property owners…
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Chubbuck ready to roll out new comprehensive plan for the city
Chubbuck city leaders are finalizing their last draft of the ‘Chubbuck 2045: Comprehensive Plan’ which will be available for public review and…
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Construction continues on new Bannock County Fairgrounds exhibit hall
“Bannock County, in recent years, has been investing in the facilities down here at the fair because this is a true gem of the community,” said Emma…
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Local boy’s annual blood drive event returns to Chubbuck
The fifth annual ‘Help Jack Give Back’ blood drive is now in full swing and looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and donate blood at…
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store to start monthly sales for ISU students
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and Food Pantry will be offering discounts to Idaho State University students and staff during their monthly ‘I…
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McCammon set to open new fire and EMS station next month
McCammon emergency services are about to get a major quality of life upgrade with a brand new fire and EMS station opening in May.
Construction on…
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Portneuf District Library’s ‘Makerspace’ offers high tech tools for people to get creative
The Portneuf District Library is offering people a chance to try out a range of equipment at their ‘Makerspace’, all in the name of tapping into the…
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Fish and Game warns drivers about more animals on roads during spring months
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game says people should expect to see more animals around roads as the weather warms…
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Jury selection begins in Lori Vallow Daybell’s Arizona murder trial
Convicted murderer Lori Vallow Daybell appeared in an Arizona courtroom Monday as jury selection began in her second high-profile murder trial.…
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Marshall Public Library offering free seeds to get gardeners started this spring
For the third year in a row, Marshall Public Library (MPL) is offering free packs of seeds to help get gardeners growing this spring and get people…
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Pocatello Fire Department conducting live fire training in local neighborhood this week
The Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) is doing a ‘Burn and Learn’ training exercise at a vacant house on Jason Avenue through Tuesday, April 1.
Fire…
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Pocatello Chamber ‘Young Professionals’ host annual bowling fundraiser
The bowling fundraiser, held at Pocatello’s Tough Guy Lanes, supports the Young Professionals program in helping people entering the workforce or…
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Local health providers feeling the sting of sudden federal budget cuts
Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) will lose thousands of dollars in federal funding following the US Department of Health and Human Services’…
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Hundreds of unique vendors pack into Pocatello’s annual Spring Fair
Spring Fair 2025 is underway at the ICCU Dome on Idaho State University’s campus for another year of hosting hundreds of local and national vendors…
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Sundance Film Festival says farewell to Park City, Utah
After more than four decades of calling Utah home, the Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, Colorado.
The Sundance Institute announced…
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2025 bear season is here; multiple agencies asking for your help
Bears across Teton County are becoming active with the spring transition. Adult male grizzly bears begin emerging from their winter dens in March,…
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Trial begins for man accused of shooting Pocatello police officers in 2022
The trial of Todd Vernon Brewer, the Pocatello man who allegedly shot and wounded two police officers in May 2022, began earlier this week at the…
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Public health officials starting month of events in April to raise awareness for child abuse
“What we’re doing is we’re celebrating the power of prevention for April,” said Dana Solomon, public information specialist for SIPH. “All of our…
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People rally to relocate Pocatello pet store ahead of Pine Ridge Mall closure
Owners of the aquarium supply and exotic pet store Aquatic Oasis said they have seen an outpouring of community support helping them through a…
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‘Snakes of Idaho’ developer speaks about passion project, promoting conservation
Dr. Charles Peterson, a former professor of herpetology at Idaho State University and affiliate curator of herpetology at…
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Pocatello Parks and Rec breaks ground on new skatepark
The Pocatello Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Southeast Idaho Skatepark Association, broke ground on the city’s new Optimist…
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Pocatello city planners to host open house for Alameda Area Plan
“We’re seeing a need for housing, a desire for improved recreation facilities citywide,” said Jim Anglesey, Pocatello’s long-range senior planner.…
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Blackfoot couple working to bring life-changing dream project to east Idaho
Marta and Todd Murdock say The Healing Ranch is a passion project they have been working on for years, starting when Todd, a US Navy veteran, came up…
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American Falls High School hosts upgraded career fair
Over 30 local and national employers packed into the American Falls High School gym Wednesday for the first career fair under new event organizer…
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Idaho Museum of Natural History hosts event highlighting the importance of Idaho’s snakes
The ‘Snakes of Idaho’ lecture, hosted by the Idaho Museum of Natural History, will feature Dr. Charles (Chuck) Peterson’s comprehensive exhibit…
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Bannock County proposes new 20-year plan for area growth and development
Bannock County leaders have drafted the ‘Comprehensive Plan 2040’, which gives guidelines for future growth and economic development in the area over…
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“Big fundraising blitz” this week during ISU’s largest annual fundraiser
“It’s the largest fundraiser that we have,” said Daniel Moore, interim director of annual giving at ISU. “…a lot of people doing a little bit can…
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Idaho Fish and Game asking for your help in updating strategic plan
Fish and Game’s Strategic Plan, also called ‘The Compass’, was last updated in 2015, and sets the standard for Fish and Game strategies and tactics…
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Annual multi-faith food drive kicks off with concert on Saturday
The 26th annual ‘Feeding the 5,000 Families’ food drive starts Saturday, March 15, with a concert at the Central Christian Church in…
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Friends of the Marshall Public Library host first book sale of 2025
“The library isn’t just about books; it’s about a community center,” said Kimberly Carlino, technology coordinator for the Friends of the Marshall…
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ISU unveils new streamlined center for student academic needs
The Bengal Success Center will act as a one-stop shop for the university’s academic support programs by housing 14 services in one office…
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Local health professionals urgently call for people to vaccinate amidst Measles outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report 222 measles cases across 12 states as of March 6, and local public health providers are…
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Museum of Clean teases upcoming partnerships following success of new exhibit
“At My World Discovery Museum, we’re very hands-on and STEM-focused,” said Melody Daniels, executive director of My World Discovery Museum. “They…
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Fish and Game investigating poaching incidents near Thatcher
“If we want to preserve, protect, perpetuate, manage these species for years to come, for future generations, we have to make sure that we’re…
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Local pickleball enthusiasts gather for Pocatello tournament this weekend
Poky Pickleball will host their first tournament this weekend with competitors coming from all over southeast Idaho to play for big prizes.
Sterling…
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Wyoming welding school brings trade skills showcase to Malad students
Western Welding Academy, based in Gillette, Wyoming, made a stop at Malad High School on Tuesday to promote trade jobs as part of their ‘2025 Blue…
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Southeastern Idaho Public Health offering free STD testing through March
According to SIPH, testing for STD’s takes only a few minutes and test results will be available to people before they leave their…
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Shoshone-Bannock Tribes host annual job fair in Fort Hall
The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Vocational Rehabilitation Program hosted the ninth annual Job and Resource Fair in Fort Hall on Thursday. The fair…
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ISU hosts ‘De-Stress Fest’ to help students through midterm exams
Southeast Idaho college students are receiving a much-needed boost as they enter the final days of mid-term exams. Idaho State University’s Student…
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ITD provides updates on interstate construction around Pocatello
ITD representatives said their three largest area projects moving into spring include the replacement of interstate bridges near Inkom, the expansion…
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Wyoming House Bill brings management of otters back to Game and Fish
Wyoming House Bill 0045, which removes otters from protected status, took effect after Gov. Mark Gordon signed the bill into law on Feb. 24. For the…
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Pocatello cemetery staff ask people clear decorations before spring cleaning starts
Cleaning crews will soon begin the annual ‘spring clean-up’ of Mountain View and Restlawn Cemeteries, and they are asking people to pick up graveside…
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ISU counselors offering week of activities to help students deal with midterm stress
“Having events where we’re out there, and letting students know that we exist and that there are things that… they can do to help themselves feel…
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ISU biologists get large federal grant to continue work studying genetic disorders
Dr. Heather Ray, assistant professor of developmental biology at Idaho State University, and her students received a $415,000 grant from the National…
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Area Red Cross offering free diabetes testing with blood donations
The Red Cross of Idaho, Montana, and East Oregon are providing free A1C testing for blood donors to screen for pre-diabetes and diabetes through…
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Local martial artist needs your help to represent USA in international tournament
18-year-old Daz Diaz of Fort Hall has been chosen to represent Team USA at the International Sport Kickboxing Association (ISKA)’s upcoming 2025…
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Developers unveil new plans for land by Pocatello Regional Airport
The Bannock Development Corporation has announced plans for phase one of their upcoming ‘CREST (convention, recreation, entertainment, sports, and…
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Idaho CEO resigns after performing “Nazi-salute” at company-wide event
An Idaho CEO has left his position after making offensive Nazi-related-gestures during a company-wide event at the Boise Centre. Engineering…
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Los Angeles DA urges judge to deny Menendez brothers’ request for a new trial
By Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Los Angeles (CNN) — Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman recommended Friday that a judge reject Erik and…
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ISU hosts hundreds of local students for Bengal STEM Day
“We’ve got so much stuff with science we can be doing that’s hands on, that’s interactive, that schools don’t necessarily have the resources to do,”…
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Green River Eastbound tunnel open after fatal crash
The Eastbound Interstate 80 Tunnel reopened to head-to-head traffic, Thursday, following the deadly multiple-vehicle crash in the westbound Green…
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Idaho Trooper selected to serve as a Guardian of the Flame in 2025 Special Olympics
The Idaho State Police is proud to announce that Trooper Jason Cagle has been honored with selection to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run…
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Summer of concerts at the Port – Big names and lineup on the way
Bannock County has already announced the summer concert series will include performances by the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Billy Currington, blues…
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50 States/50 Protests – Dozens gather for protest across Southeast Idaho
POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Multiple protests took place across Southeast Idaho on Monday, the demonstrations part of protests from coast to coast…
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