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Police: Local man arrested for threating to stab woman, girl with knife
POCATELLO — A 38-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say he threatened to stab a woman and a 17-year-old girl at an apartment on East Center Street. Beau James Marcus Cantrall, of Pocatello, has been charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery following the incident. Pocatello police were dispatched to an apartment complex Monday afternoon to investigate a report that Cantrall threatened to stab the woman and...
Three people injured in two-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 in Chubbuck
CHUBBUCK — Three people were transported to the hospital after a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 15 southbound in Chubbuck earlier this week. Idaho State Police said the crash occurred around 2:20 p.m. Monday when a southbound 2017 GMC Terrain rear-ended a 2016 Honda CR-V just south of the freeway's Northgate exit, state police said. The impact caused the Honda to overturn and come to rest on its roof on the...
Pocatello man sentenced to probation for high-speed chase
POCATELLO — A man who led police officers on a chase that concluded with a breaking-in entry at a home in Pocatello has been ordered to serve probation. Levi James Shoemaker, 43, pleaded guilty to one felony count of fleeing an officer after reaching a plea agreement with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office, court records show. In exchange, two felony counts of possessing a controlled substance and one felony count of unlawful entry while fleeing arrest were dismissed.
Bannock County outlines how it will spend remaining $10.8 million in ARPA money
After exploring the possibility of using American Rescue Plan Act funds to build a minor league baseball stadium and a forensic pathology center in Pocatello, Bannock County appears to have instead opted to use what’s left of about $17 million on needed repairs or renovations throughout the county. During a meeting held on April 11, Bannock County Commissioners recently outlined what projects the county has already spent ARPA money on and detailed other needed deferred maintenance projects that it can address with its remaining coffer...
Bannock County Sheriff's Office urging people to lock car doors after increase in vehicle burglaries at local trailheads
Sheriff’s deputies are encouraging local residents to lock their doors and secure valuables when parking at recreational trailheads as the warmer summer months approach. In a news release issued Tuesday, the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said it has been receiving increasing reports of both vehicles that have been burglarized as well as cars that have been outright stolen when parked at trailheads. Deputies say cars have been stolen after keys have been either left inside the vehicle or hidden somewhere around the vehicle. ...
Isolated thunderstorms continue for the rest of the week
TONIGHT: Isolated thunderstorms continue across the region tonight. Overall, the majority of the region should stay dry, but there is the potential for 20-30% chance of getting a thunderstorm. Winds will be mostly light between 5-10 mph. Low temperatures get down into the 40's and upper 30's. TOMORROW: Isolated rain...
America’s child care crisis is holding back moms without college degrees
AUBURN, Wash. (AP) — After a series of lower-paying jobs, Nicole Slemp finally landed one she loved. She was a secretary for Washington’s child services department, a job that came with her own cubicl...
Larry Ghan and Carol Dillon Ghan celebrate 50th anniversary
Larry and Carol were married in 1974 in the bride's hometown Pelican Rapids Minnesota. Both graduating from University of Minnesota Morris, and Carol receiving her master's in counseling at Idaho State University specializing in children, veterans and families. Larry is a former Bannock County Clerk and Commissioner for nearly three decades. Larry provided a variety of leadership responsibility in the community statewide and nationally as is role of a county official. Carol is a retired licensed professional family counselor, serving in Eastern Idaho. Larry is a native of Pocatello since his birth in 1950, and Carol joined him in Idaho after their marriage in 1974. Larry and Carol spent days out on lakes while he was fishing and her relaxing reading books. Although he wasn't the fastest, Carol supported Larry during his bicycle races as his number one fan. That all changed when they adopted their daughter Rachel Ghan in 1992 and her best bud Ashlee Neeser in 1996, which completed the family they wanted. Most weekends after that were spend at athletic and Girl Scout events. That once again changed and they moved way from Rachel when grandchildren Jasmine Baldwin and Yahir Lopez were born in 2008 and 2011, both of them being everything they could ask for. Both retired, now they spend most days relaxing at home, at grandkids' events and loving each other.
Mountain lion relocated in Pocatello neighborhood
POCATELLO, Idaho — A mountain lion has been relocated after being spotted up a tree in an urban neighborhood in Pocatello, Idaho. Idaho Fish and Game reports the lion was darted and removed to a remote area after being spotted in a Pocatello resident's yard. The young adult male...
Elementary counselor named as District 25’s Employee-of-the-Month
POCATELLO — The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25’s Employee-of-the-Month P.I.E.S. Award recognizes employees who "positively influence educational success." The award is for employees who go above and beyond in that effort. This month we recognized Mr. Ife Tabakece as April’s P.I.E.S. Award recipient. Mr. Tabakece is the counselor at...
Trial date set for 2 men accused of outfitter violations
Two Challis men accused of multiple offenses related to their guided big game hunts have both pleaded not guilty to the charges. A jury trial for Jerrod Farr and Michael Scott is scheduled for May 13 in Pocatello.
Police: Homeless man arrested for stabbing another man at popular Pocatello park
POCATELLO — A homeless man is in police custody after he stabbed another man at Caldwell Park near the Bannock County Courthouse, authorities said. The stabbing occurred around 7:50 p.m. Wednesday at the popular Pocatello park and the adult male suspect immediately fled on foot, police said. Pocatello police spotted the suspect, identified as 46-year-old Vidal Goins, minutes later on the 300 block of East Center Street and arrested him...
Mayor’s Million Minute Marathon 2024 results
POCATELLO — For the eighth year in a row, Mayor Brian Blad of Pocatello has teamed up with Lookout Credit Union and the Marshall Public Library to promote education through the Mayor's Million Minute Marathon program. This reading initiative challenges K-5 students from public, private and home schools in Pocatello, Chubbuck and Fort Hall to read a combined 1 million minutes during the month of February.
Historic Downtown Pocatello weekly update
Here’s a look at what’s happening Downtown this week. Come shop, enjoy a fantastic meal, or catch a live performance!. The Pocatello Food Truck Round-Up at Lookout Point is now open every Monday from 4-8:00 p.m. Your favorite trucks are backing serving a variety of dishes.
First Congregational United Church of Christ seeking donations for warming shelter
POCATELLO — The First Congregational United Church of Christ is seeking donations for its warming shelter. Tera Tracy, member at large at the church, said the warming shelter is in need of both monetary donations and materials in order to help people in the community stay warm. "We are in need of donations so we can pay rent and for the needs of the clients," she said. ...
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