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ISU graduate and former Pebble Creek ski instructor publishes children’s book

SU graduate and former Pebble Creek ski instructor publishes children’s book POCATELLO — A former Pebble Creek ski instructor and Idaho State University graduate has published a book to inspire young children to have the confidence to learn to ski. Josh Kent, the author of the book titled “Send It Sally Goes Skiing,” said in emails to the Idaho State Journal that he graduated from ISU back in 2005. He worked as a ski instructor for Pebble Creek during his years in college. “Those days at The Rock inspired me to write ‘Send It Sally Goes Skiing,’” Kent said in the emails. “Send It Sally Goes Skiing” is a rhyming book for children ages 2 to 10. It follows its title character, Sally, and her friends as they have fun skiing on the mountain. “It’s all about courage, confidence and having fun on snow,” Kent said in the emails. “I wrote it to inspire my niece to rip after teaching her three older brothers to charge.” Since the book has been published, it has made its way to the shelves of many ski lodges, including Pebble Creek, where it is on display for parents who want to sign their children

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Montana Sports

No. 3 Montana State survives 3-OT thriller at No. 22 Idaho State

A two-point conversion pass from wideout Dane Steel to tight end Rylan Schlepp in triple overtime lifted the No. 3-ranked Bobcats to a 28-26 victory over No. 22 Idaho State.

Pocatello, ID · 13h

East Idaho News

Lane closures planned on I-15 near Fort Hall next week

FORT HALL — Motorists traveling on southbound Interstate 15 near Fort Hall should prepare for lane closures and changing traffic patterns next week as construction crews continue work on the highway. The Idaho Transportation Department says crews will close lanes between the Sheepskin Road Bridge and an area south of the Fort Hall Interchange (Exit 80) from 8 a.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, Nov. 9-13. At least one lane of southbound I-15 will remain open, but drivers should expect delays, particularly during peak afternoon travel times. Officials recommend considering an alternate rout...

Fort Hall, ID · 2d

East Idaho News

Coroner identifies firefighter who died in crash in Cassia County

RAFT RIVER — The Bannock County coroner has identified the firefighter who died after a firetruck reportedly went off the road on Monday evening. Bannock County Coroner Torey Danner has identified the man as Joseph Wyatt Gates, 24, of Raft River. Next of kin has been notified, and the incident remains under investigation by the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office. EastIdahoNews.com reached out to the Raft River Fire District for comment and will update this article if they respond. RELATED | Local firefighter dies after firetruck crashes off the road in Cassia County “I would like to extend my hear...

Cassia County, ID · 2d

East Idaho News

Police arrest man who allegedly killed Pocatello victim with a sword

POCATELLO — Pocatello Police have arrested a man they say admitted to using a sword to kill another man. Ronald Dean Cantrell, 69, has been arrested and charged with murder in the second degree over the murder of a man near downtown Pocatello. While the Bannock County coroner has not made a statement, Cantrell’s arrest report identifies the victim as Wayne Weberpal. On Thursday, at approximately 2:10 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the Laab’s apartment building at 1119 North Main Street for a report of a potential stabbing, according to the report. RELATED | Police investigating homicide af...

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Montana Sports

Same expectations, tougher test for Montana State against ranked Idaho State

On Saturday, No. 3 Montana State hits the road again to face No. 22 Idaho State in a ranked Big Sky Conference football matchup in Pocatello, Idaho.

Bozeman, MT · 1d

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Big Sky Breakdown: Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins on hosting Montana State, Big Sky parity & building through the portal

Idaho State head coach Cody Hawkins joins Colter Nuanez ahead of the Bengals’ sold-out matchup with Montana State at Holt Arena. Hawkins talks about the spotlight on Saturday’s game, parity across the Big Sky, how Idaho State builds its roster in the portal era, what makes the Bobcats so tough to prepare for, and the job Grant Duff has done with the Bengals’ defense.

Idaho State Journal

Highland Rams beat Eagle to reach unlikely semifinals

EAGLE — Jacob Vincent made a promise. It came after a 33-28 season-opening loss to Eagle on Aug. 21. "We're gonna go shock some people," the Highland senior quarterback said. Nearly three months later, even Vincent couldn't have anticipated how much. The Rams went from 0-3 to doubling up...

Idaho State Journal

A samurai sword killing, a $4.5 million settlement over a police shooting and the Giving Machines return

In today’s Idaho State Journal, a 68-year-old local man is charged with second-degree murder in the samurai sword stabbing of his neighbor near downtown Pocatello. The Pocatello City Council unanimously approves a $4.5 million settlement with the family of Victor Perez, the 17-year-old fatally shot by Pocatello police in 2025. The Giving Machines return to light up the holiday season in East Idaho. Plus, the Idaho Supreme Court weighs a new trial for Lori Vallow-Daybell, an ISU graduate publishes a children’s book and young business owners take center stage at the Kids Entrepreneur Market. All in today’s Idaho State Journal.

East Idaho News

After suddenly losing his vision, a police K9 trainer get unexpected surprise from a Secret Santa

BLACKFOOT — A local Secret Santa is spreading holiday cheer across eastern Idaho, giving away $1 million to people who deserve a little extra magic this Christmas. Chad has been a master canine instructor for most of his law enforcement career. He helped train others and led the way in that particular arm of Idaho State Police. Chad just recently lost most of his vision due to a rare condition called NAION. It’s basically considered a stroke of the eye. Within a month, his vision was mostly gone in both eyes. He has been forced into early retirement due to losing his vision and cannot drive an...

Blackfoot, ID · 2d

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ISU Coaches Show: Defensive Heroics and a Montana State Showdown

Cody Hawkins joins Scott Gross to revisit Idaho State’s dramatic win at Utah Tech and preview a home showdown with defending national champion Montana State. The Bengals enter November’s stretch run with six wins and a challenging road ahead. On this football-only edition of the ISU Coaches Show, host Scott Gross and head coach Cody Hawkins break down the defensive turnovers and late-game touchdowns that powered Idaho State’s comeback victory at Utah Tech.

Idaho State Journal

A downtown homicide, a Democratic sweep and a long night counting votes

In today’s Idaho State Journal, police detain a person of interest after a man’s death near downtown Pocatello is ruled a homicide. Mary Shea unseats Republican Rep. Dustin Manwaring on her third try as Democrats sweep Pocatello’s three legislative seats. Machine trouble slows Bannock County’s vote count for hours as 69 percent of voters turn out, and Idaho voters reject the Prop 1 abortion rights initiative. Plus, Attorney General Raúl Labrador wins a second term, Rep. Mike Simpson earns a 15th term and the “Gun That Won the West” is Idahoans’ top state gun pick. All in today’s Idaho State Journal.

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KIFI Local News 8

Pocatello City Council hears public testimony for proposed Kratom ban ordinance

The Pocatello City Council heard from community members at a public hearing held on November 5 regarding a proposed ban ordinance on the sale of kratom products in the city. More citizens spoke up in support of the ban ordinance, while several sustained arguments that it isn't a necessary policy.

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Cats Top Bengals In Triple Overtime Thriller

POCATELLO, Idaho (Nov. 7, 2026) – Dane Steel threw a perfect strike to Rylan Schlepp for the winning score, boosting Montana State to a 28-26 triple-overtime win over Idaho State in Pocatello on Saturday. Or as Bobcats head coach Brent Vigen put it, "We found another way to find...

Idaho State Journal

Idaho State Bengals host Bobcats with playoff hopes at stake

As November brings colder weather and hotter football, the Idaho State Bengals are ready for meaningful games. The Bengals (6-3, 3-3 Big Sky) welcome the reigning FCS national champion Montana State Bobcats (8-1, 5-1) to the ICCU Dome at 4 p.m. Saturday. Idaho State has had an up-and-down middle of the season and is coming off a thrilling 34-27 road win over Utah Tech. After starting 4-0 and ranking in the top 15, the Bengals went 2-3, dropping in the polls and even falling out of the rankings before climbing back to No. 22. Saturday, though, rankings won’t matter, and the Bengals are excited for the challenge. “We’re excited about the opponent we’re playing, and we are confident,” head coach Cody Hawkins said. “There’s that urgency to button things down because these next three games are going to be heavyweight fights. It’s the three best teams we’ve played, both physically and in the standings. If you look at how things have gone, our guys are excited and ready to go.” They will have to do it without their leading rusher. Sophomore running back Tytan Mason suffered a hamstring injury against Utah Tech and is “probably done for the year,” Hawkins

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ISU Women’s Club Hosts annual Holiday Fair at Pond Student Union Building

The ISU Women's Club works throughout the year to promote friendship and community at ISU, with the largest event of the year for the club coming to the ISU campus this weekend. On November 6 and 7, the Pond Student Union Building Ballroom was filled with vendors for the Holiday Fair.

Pocatello, ID · 13h

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Hearty Breakfast Portions Are The Big Draw At Elmer’s Restaurant In Pocatello, Idaho

The German pancake at this diner shows up so large that finishing it can turn into a team sport. It can arrive topped with fresh fruit, and it’s only one plate on a seriously long breakfast menu. The classic buttermilk stacks still follow a recipe the founder once kept...

Idaho State Journal

Injury-riddled Idaho State women make history in blowout win over Westminster

POCATELLO — When you’re starting a new season with what is basically an entirely new team, any early win is a good one. With that in mind, all’s well that ends well for the Idaho State women’s basketball team, which beat Westminster University of Salt Lake City 79-30 before 798 fans at ICCU Court at Reed Gym on Friday night. The home-opening win evened the Bengals’ record at 1-1. The Griffins, a Division II program in the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, considered the game an exhibition. With 11 new faces on the roster and injuries piling up, a solid performance like Friday’s matters, and head coach Seton Sobolewski, in his 19th season, was happy with the effort. “I thought we played really hard, that was the goal,” he said. “I thought defensively we did a good job of disrupting some things giving us a lot of early transition baskets especially in the first quarter. A lot of growth from the BYU game and the exhibition game, we’re getting better.” The Bengals roared out of the gate, shooting 57% in the first quarter, scoring 26 points and forcing eight turnovers, and they never looked back. ISU led 42-18 at halftime, then

Pocatello, ID · 23h

Idaho State Journal

Century's Ethan Hansen goes back-to-back on his home course

Ethan Hansen woke up at 7 a.m. Saturday, made himself some eggs and watched the sun rise over Portneuf Wellness Complex. His house overlooks the course. About four hours later, he raced on it for the final time. “It’s definitely crazy,” Hansen said. “I don’t think I could see it any other way, just because of the amount of visualization and focus that I put into it.” It played out just as he’d pictured it. The Century senior won the Class 5A boys title at the Idaho High School Cross Country Championships in 15:11.9 — 22.5 seconds clear of Skyline’s Davis Roberts — to become just the second boy in program history to win back-to-back state titles. “If anybody deserves it, it’s Ethan Hansen,” said Ammon Bitton, Hansen’s best friend and fellow Century senior. But for most of the fall, that picture wasn’t so clear. Hansen wasn’t even the best runner on his own team. Bitton beat him in six of their eight meets heading into Saturday, including districts nine days earlier, when Bitton won by 12.5 seconds on the same course. A lot of it came down to Hansen’s schedule. He spent much of the season on college visits