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Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Inkom library, estimated to open late 2025
INKOM — For the first time in the city's history, Inkom will be constructing a public library for all of its residents to enjoy. Citizenry of Inkom and Pocatello, representatives from the South Bannock Library District and supporters of public libraries assembled at 321 Holstein St. on Thursday for a ceremonial groundbreaking to mark the beginning of construction of a new public library in Inkom. Securing the monetary funds required...
Hundreds of dead fish discovered in American Falls Reservoir
On the morning of July 26, Idaho Department of Fish and Game fisheries biologists along with staff from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) responded to calls from the public regarding a possible “fish kill” in American Falls Reservoir in Power County. Fish and Game Fisheries biologists report that approximately 250 dead rainbow trout could be observed from the shoreline extending south from the boat dock to the dam, though it is difficult to estimate how many total dead fish are present in the...
SEARCHING FOR SASQUATCH: Bigfoot Rendezvous event comes to Pocatello
POCATELLO — Upon entering the Westwood Mall, guests of the 2024 Bigfoot Rendezvous met face to face with a 10-foot-tall looming beast with long gray hair, fierce orange eyes and faint red lips curled into a snarl. While this lumbering figure was only made of spray-painted Styrofoam, it represents what a chance encounter with the mythical Bigfoot might look like. The legendary Sasquatch is a cryptid that has spurred the...
Hope Hansen is new Soda Springs Library director
SODA SPRINGS — It was bittersweetness when Cindy Erickson retired as the Soda Springs Library director. Though she has left some big shoes to fill, the shoes are filled and off n’ running. Hope Hansen may be the new director of the library but she is far from being a new face to greet the library's many patrons. ...
Police: Local man arrested for punching woman over 20 times
POCATELLO — A 38-year-old local man was recently arrested after police say punched a woman over 20 times after refusing to return the phone he borrowed from her. Nicklas Brandon Frasure, of Pocatello, was charged with felony aggravated assault following the incident, which unfolded on July 13. Pocatello police received a report of a physical disturbance between Frasure and a woman around 2:45 p.m. on July 13 at a home...
Bannock County Sheriff's Office forms backcountry team to assist in wilderness rescues
POCATELLO — The Bannock County Sheriff's Office has formed a backcountry rescue team that will provide aid to anyone stranded in the mountains or other areas away from nearby cities. People have been trying to put this team together for a few years now. Sgt. Nick Zwiegart said the sheriff's office officially started putting the team together last fall. "We finally got it up and running a few months ago,"...
New aviation school coming to Pocatello Regional Airport
POCATELLO — Oregon-based Pureflight Aviation Training will soon be coming to the Pocatello Regional Airport, offering comprehensive instruction and accreditation for a variety of flight school pathways. Pureflight has decades of expertise in flight training, instructing thousands of students in their established and tested program. The school offers helicopter and fixed wing training and has an established college program through Klamath Community College which offers an aviation science degree enabling students to go on to become commercial pilots. ...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: What value does Dan Hawkins bring to the Idaho State coaching staff?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until camp begins. Today’s question: What value does Dan Hawkins bring to the Idaho State coaching staff? Hawkins, father of Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins, joined the Bengal staff earlier this month as the director of player and staff development. The elder Hawkins has a long...
Annual Back 2 School giveaway set for Aug. 3 at Mountain View Event Center
POCATELLO — Students across the Gate City area from elementary to high school can load up with free backpacks and school supplies provided by Grace Lutheran for the annual Back 2 School giveaway next Saturday. Founded over 10 years ago by Pastor Josh Robinson of the Gate City Christian Church, the giveaway has provided thousands of backpacks and school supplies for low-income families or anyone in need. In previous years, attendees have camped out overnight to receive the free school supplies, which can make a...
Michael Shulikov finally fulfilling his childhood dream of playing football with the Bengals
Sometimes obvious things aren’t obvious. Take Michael Shulikov, for example. The 6-foot-6-inch Idaho State junior wide receiver, has the wing span of a pterodactyl, holds the school record for the high jump at just over 7 feet and has great ball skills. Off the field, he’s smart, engaging and personable. Pretty obvious you want this kid on your football team, right? To add to all that, it’s been Shulikov’s dream...
New lawsuit seeks to stop enforcement of Idaho library materials bill
A group of lawyers on behalf of private Idaho schools, privately-funded public libraries, parents and their children have sued Idaho officials in federal court to stop the enforcement of House Bill 710, a law that codified the process libraries must follow if a patron were to deem a material harmful to children. House Bill 710 was signed into law after years of attempts from the Idaho Legislature to restrict library material access. It took effect on July 1. ...
Q&A with new Grace High School volleyball coach Kayci Christensen
The News-Examiner recently sat down with new Grace High School volleyball coach Kayci Christensen. Here are her answers to our questions. News-Examiner: How does volleyball contribute to growth and development in youth? Christensen: The sport of volleyball contributes to the growth and development of youth in many ways, some being physically, mentally and socially. Playing volleyball allows athletes to push themselves physically while having the opportunity build mental fortitude alongside...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: Can Idaho State improve its kicking game?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until camp begins. Today’s second question: Can Idaho State improve its kicking game? “Talking about kicking will be interesting,” said ISU head coach Cody Hawkins. “Can we get consistent specialist play? Last year, we were awful in kickoffs. We’ve got to do better just because starting field...
COUNTDOWN TO CAMP: Can Idaho State improve its running game?
The Idaho State football team begins fall camp on Aug. 1. To get you ready, we’re counting down with a question every day until camp begins. Today’s question: Can Idaho State improve its running game? Last year, the Bengals were outrushed by their opponents 2,477 yards to 652. Bengal foes averaged 5.6 yards a carry, while Idaho State averaged just 2.7. The Bengals’ leading rusher was backup quarterback Hunter Hays,...
Target reportedly looking at Pine Ridge Mall area as redevelopment project advances
One of the nation’s largest retailers has its eyes on the Gate City area as developers make progress on a project to convert the Pine Ridge Mall into an open-air retail center. SimonCRE, a national development and acquisition firm headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, recently met with Bannock County Commissioners to discuss a fee waiver for hauling construction waste to the landfill when the eventual teardown of much of the Pine Ridge Mall commences next year. ...
ISU legend Natalie Doma inducted into Big Sky Conference Hall of Fame
When her college career ended for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, Natalie Doma was the Big Sky Conference all-time leader in both points scored (2,296) and rebounds (1,174) − an incredible achievement. Doma had already been inducted into the Idaho State Athletic Hall of Fame in 2008. But this past weekend at the Big Sky Conference “Kickoff Weekend” in Spokane, she was awarded another singular honor − being inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame. ...
Wild Wyoming Outfitters is the place to go for everything on your fishing, camping, hunting and recreational shooting wish list
AFTON, Wyoming — Located within a stone's throw of the famous elk horn arch on Afton’s Main Street sits a relatively new business whose recent renovations provide something for anyone wishing to enhance their experience in the great outdoors. Wild Wyoming Outfitters, 445 S. Washington St., is family owned and operated, and since its inception in 2022 has sought to bring only the highest level of products and customer service to the local area. ...
Pocatello Car Club to hold drag races this weekend
POCATELLO — The Pocatello Car Club is set to host its first-ever street drag racing event this weekend near Pocatello Regional Airport. The event, called Outlaw Street Drags, will be held on Saturday and Sunday on Fortress Street northeast of the airport terminal. The event is free to attend for Pocatello Car Club members. Organizers are asking for a $5 donation from non-members. There will be a car show and food trucks at the event in addition to the drag races. ...
Street fair returns to downtown Blackfoot streets on Saturday
Once again, South Broadway Street from Bridge to Pacific streets will be closed to traffic as pedestrians stroll the streets at Blackfoot’s second downtown fair this weekend. Sponsored by the Greater Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce, the street fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m.on Saturday. There will be booths to explore for local services and education, including the College of Massage Therapy, the Awareness Center for Counseling, Red...
Local man sentenced for leading officers on high-speed chase in stolen car with juvenile inside
BLACKFOOT — A 40-year-old local man was recently sentenced to serve up to 14 years in prison for leading officers on a high-speed chase in February while in a stolen car with a juvenile still inside the vehicle. Brent T. Sequints Jr., of Fort Hall, received a unified sentence of 14 years, of which at least four are mandatory, during a sentencing hearing in front of 7th District Judge Darren B. Simpson on Monday. ...
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