Category Archives: Local Briefs

[Morning Briefs] Pocatello Judge Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Posted on July 18, 2012 by thebannockalternative

On Tuesday night, the Honorable Randy Smith was inducted into Idaho’s Hall of Fame. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter on hand to present the honor that many notable people have received, including Joe Albertson, Philo T. Farnsworth and Sacajawea. Hall of Fame board member Mary [...] Continue reading →

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Man robbed at knife point in Pocatello

Posted on March 12, 2012 by thebannockalternative

Pocatello Police are looking for two suspects after they robbed a man at knife point in Pocatello early Saturday morning. According to police, two white men robbed another man at South Union Pacific Avenue and Center Street just after 3 a.m. One is described as about 5 feet 8 inches tall with brown eyes, blonde [...] Continue reading →

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Pocatello Zoo sets up auction to name cougar cub

Posted on March 8, 2012 by thebannockalternative

You might be sitting there, thinking “Pssh, I bet only the elite 1% get to name cougar cubs.” Well, you’re kind of right. While the richest person interested ultimately gets to name this cub, even YOU can give it a try! The Pocatello Zoo has set up an auction on eBay, where the top bidder [...] Continue reading →

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Pickup truck crashes into Rexburg church

Posted on March 6, 2012 by thebannockalternative

A pickup truck crashed into an LDS church on Summerwood Drive in Rexburg Tuesday morning, in what appears to be a drunk-driving crash-and-run. Police found a 1990 Ford F-150 at 2 a.m. Tuesday, crashed into the side of the building. The truck was unoccupied, but they found several containers of alcohol. The truck appeared to [...] Continue reading →

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