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Pocatello man sent on rider for using bank cards stolen from cars
POCATELLO — A man who pleaded guilty to four felony charges has been placed on a rider. Christopher Michael Bock, 51, entered guilty pleas on charges of burglary, fraudulent possession of a stolen bank card, destruction of concealment of evidence and grand theft after reaching a plea deal with the Bannock County Prosecutor’s Office, court records show. As part of that deal, one additional count of each charge, as well as a persistent violator enhancement, were all dismissed.
Rubbing shoulders with a celeb at the Tour De Lava
I was riding my bike in the organized event called the "Tour De Lava" — Ride on Dads this past Saturday with a small group when we came upon a surprise at the feed station in Bancroft. This year’s Tour De Lava route started at the Portneuf Bend Campground...
Soda Springs woman finds success as social media influencer who flips furniture, houses
Media influencers are becoming highly sought after positions but few genuinely make it successful. Company brands have made movements toward using influencer marketing with credible popular creators to promote their brands with paid endorsements. It’s become a popular branding strategy for companies to get their product out fast with big incentives. However, big name influencers will testify that finding and staying true to a unique niche is how they win...
Representative Rick Cheatum Talks About Primary Election
A local state representative talked to KPVI after winning the primary election this week. Republican Rick Cheatum serves in the Idaho Legislature for District 28 which covers Power County, Franklin County and parts of Bannock County. In the primary election he defeated Mike Saville and James Lamborn. Cheatum has no...
Soda Springs High School sends six to Idaho Syringa Girls State and two to Idaho Gem Boys State
SODA SPRINGS — Eight juniors including six girls and two boys from Soda Springs High School have the opportunity to go to leadership programs thanks to local American Legion chapters. According to a news release from Soda Springs High School, six juniors are going to the Syringa Girls State program, which will take place at Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa June 9 through June 14. The girls get to go to the program thanks to the Lava Hot Springs American Legion Auxiliary Unit 88. ...
Grace High School teacher reflects on 30 years of teaching
GRACE — Grace High School Teacher Daryl Wadsworth recently reflected on what it's like having been a teacher for the past three decades. Wadsworth, who has been a teacher since 1994, said he just reached eight years at Grace High School. He teaches a variety of subjects, including plant and animal science and welding where he teaches everything from structuring to small engines. He said he teaches students from seventh grade to high school seniors. ...
Bear Lake Arts Council to perform 'The Importance of Being Earnest'
MONTPELIER — The Bear Lake Arts Council is set to hold several performances of "The Importance of Being Earnest" next month. Tristi Pinkston of the Bear Lake Arts Council, said the play was originally written by Oscar Wilde in the late 1800s. She said it is a comedy that was written as a satire of London society. "It is full of comedy," she said. "There's lots of spoofs of stereotypical...
Bear Lake, Caribou counties to hold graduation ceremonies
Graduation ceremonies are scheduled to commence across Caribou and Bear Lake counties this week and next. North Gem High School will hold their Class of 2024 ceremony on Wednesday, May 22 at 8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Aly Reed will be honored as valedictorian with Samantha Yost as Salutatorian. Soda Springs High School will celebrate their Class of 2024 on Thursday, May 23 at 7 p.m. in the...
Authorities release name of young local man killed in crash
ARIMO — A 20-year-old local man died as the result of injuries he sustained in a single-vehicle crash near Arimo on Sunday, authorities said. The Bannock County Coroner’s Office identified the deceased as Cort Ryan Newlin, of Arimo, in a Monday news release. “My deepest condolences to the family and friends of this young man. I am holding you all in my heart as you navigate this difficult time,” said...
Cheatum retains State House Seat 28A with Republican Primary victory
POCATELLO — With 40% of the vote, incumbent Richard “Rick” Cheatum has earned the Republican nomination and is the presumptive winner for Seat 28A in the Idaho State House of Representatives. Cheatum secured his second term in the seat with his primary election victory Tuesday. He bested...
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