McCAMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — A Bannock County Sheriff’s deputy and a neighbor rescued a trapped homeowner from a burning mobile home Thursday night near McCammon. According to the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office, the homeowner called emergency dispatch reporting his mobile home near Highway 91 and Dixon Road was on fire and that he and his […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/2026/07/03/deputy-and-neighbor-save-man-trapped-in-mobile-home-fire/" target=&q

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – The proposed AI data center for unused land in Pocatello isn’t a resolved case. After the conditional use permit was denied on May 19, Lex Developments filed an appeal. The City Council is set to hear the appeal on July 16 at 6 p.m. The pushback against the data center has stemmed […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/2026/07/02/city-council-to-hear-ai-data-center-appeal-on-july-16-following-new-idaho-law-on-water-usage/" target=&

The Green River Knights American Legion Post 28 Baseball team hosted the Knight Invite Wood Bat Tournament last weekend. It was an action packed weekend, with the Knights playing five games across four days. The Knights started their tournament on Thursday against the Pocatello, Idaho Rebels. Green River had a stellar start to the game with six runs in the first inning, and followed up with five...

Wildlife officials are urging southeastern Idaho residents to exercise caution after a bat in Bannock County tested positive for rabies, and a raccoon in Pocatello tested positive for canine distemper. Idaho Fish and Game and Southeastern Idaho Public Health are tracking the cases and are encouraging people to be aware and know the best practices for dealing with sick or unusually bold wildlife.

To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, organizers in Pocatello, Idaho, plan to hold the biggest Independence Day celebration it's ever held.

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) – After a nationwide search for former head coach Andrew Rich’s replacement at Idaho State University, the school has announced Harold Simmons as the Softball program’s 10th-ever head coach. graphic from @idahostatesoftball on Instagram welcoming Head Coach Simmons Simmons spent seven years at Northern Colorado University, where he served multiple roles. He

The Bannock County Fairgrounds are welcoming back the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair in Pocatello, with new vendors, entertainers and fan favorite food trucks to enjoy all weekend.

A police investigation is underway after a deceased male was discovered on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of W Custer St. and N. Main in Pocatello. The Bannock County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene to assist in the investigation. Authorities have explicitly stated that this was not a shooting situation, and the exact cause of death remains under investigation. Lt. Lacey emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to the public, as investigators have already ruled out homicide

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) — The Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating potential financial irregularities at the Portneuf Valley Soccer Club following an internal forensic audit. The PVSC Board of Directors announced the investigation in a June 17 news release, stating they forwarded the matter to Prosecuting Attorney Ian Johnson after uncovering evidence of potential misuse […] The post <a href="https://localnews8.com/news/2026/06/24/internal-forensic-audit-trig

26-year-old Rayne Rose-Marie Singer of Fort Hall was killed in a high-speed crash in Pocatello, Idaho on Friday, June 19, after striking two parked vehicles and leaving the road completely.