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Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello city departments are seeking job candidates for roles ranging from zookeepers to lifeguards, and they are accepting applications at their hiring fair on Friday, April 25.

The annual hiring fair is the city’s largest effort to draw workers to municipal jobs in sanitation, parks and recreation, groundskeeping, and many more, with the event giving people an opportunity to meet city workers and get tours of facilities and equipment.

The hiring fair will run from 2 to 7pm at the Pocatello Public Services Annex at 2405 Garrett Way. If you can’t make it to the event, you can visit the Pocatello city website to see a list of open positions and to apply.

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William Syslo

NEW JERSEY (KIFI) – Exciting news for all local hockey fans! The Idaho Falls Spud Kings won the first game of the Dineen Cup Final in overtime, 1 to 0.

Spud King’s Ronnie Wade scored the game-winning goal in overtime against the Foxboro South Shore Kings.

Spud Kings are set to play again tomorrow at 7:30 PM Eastern. If they win again, they’ll play on Monday. If they lose tomorrow, they’ll play on Sunday.

Local News 8’s Will Syslo is in New Jersey covering the Spud Kings. He’ll cover the details on all their games nightly on SportsLine on Local News 8 at 9 and 10.

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Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Over 50 people showed up to ride for Victor Perez on Friday night. Victor is the autistic teen who was shot and killed by Pocatello police earlier this month.

Cars, trucks and motorcycles filled the parking lot by the Broadway Bridge in Idaho Falls beginning at 5:30 p.m. Many drivers in the group decorated their vehicles with blue ribbons and words like, “We ride for Victor” and “Justice for Victor.” A teal truck with blue balloons led the ride from the bridge to the Grand Teton Mall.

Organizers Michelle Perez and Tierra Harris say they are proud to expand support for Victor’s family in Idaho Falls.

“Our goal right now is to show them that they have the support,” Michelle said. “Not from just Pocatello, but Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Rexburg, all the way to Saint Anthony.”

Victor was shot nine times by police on April 5 after a concerned neighbor witnessed a confrontation and called dispatch for help. Victor passed away on April 12. His funeral was three days later.

“We’re hoping by processing the Victor Project that, not only will his name go on to be something bigger, but it will save somebody else’s child in the end,” said Michelle.

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Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Lori Vallow Daybell spoke with an Arizona reporter shortly after being found guilty of conspiring to murder her fourth husband Charles Vallow.

She reacted to the jury’s verdict.

“They receive all this information and then they make up a story that goes along with whatever information that they have,” Vallow Daybell said. “Right? They make it up. It’s a made up story. They weren’t there. They didn’t experience it.”

She is scheduled to go on trial again in early June for a different murder conspiracy charge. When asked if this verdict will affect her plea in that case, Vallow Daybell had this to say.

“This will have zero effect on me in eternity,” she said.

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Kailey Galaviz

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – It’s been 11 years since the last Big Sky Handbell Festival happened in Idaho Falls, and now, it’s coming back.

Handbell choirs from around Montana and Idaho are coming together for a concert on April 26.

The festival begins with the youngest member ringing the tiniest bell. It will close with the eldest member ringing the largest bell, who this year, is 90-year-old Marilyn Taylor.

Taylor has been known as the “godmother of handbells” in Idaho Falls for years. Her dream was to be the closing ringer, but she has not been able to travel to different locations where the festival has been held. But now, she can live out that dream.

The free concert is at the Hillcrest High School Gym on April 26 at 7:00 p.m.

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Maggie Moore

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – April 25 is Arbor Day. The holiday is celebrated the last Friday in April and started in 1872.

Arbor Day started as a tree planting day in Nebraska. Prizes were given out to people who planted the most trees that day. Over a million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day. President Theodore Roosevelt declared Arbor Day as a national holiday in 1907.

Local Celebrations

The city of Ammon is hosting an Arbor Day celebration Friday at Bridgewater Park. Celebrations start at 11:30, the city will be planting trees in the park and then giving out a hot dog lunch and Colorado spruce seedlings.

The Idaho Forest Products Commission also has a lot of great ways to celebrate. They’re giving away thousands of seedlings across the state including in Idaho Falls, Chubbuck, and Blackfoot. You can find a list of locations here.

IFPC also has lots of activities for students to learn about trees and conservation on their website, including a free coloring sheet to print out.

IFPC also hosts the Arbor Day youth photo contest. You can see this year’s winners here.

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David Barrington

“I feel like Tyce’s legacy couldn’t be more perfectly captured than on a baseball field.”

– Brandon John, Tyce’s Brother

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — Ammon dedicated a baseball field in memory of Tyce John who lost his battle with heart disease in February. At a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, the field was renamed in Tyce’s honor. It’s where he once played little league baseball and was an umpire for many years. His family and friends were there and got to play ball on the Tyce John Field for the first time.

The ceremony began with the national anthem followed by speeches given by several people, including Ammon Mayor Sean Coletti.

“Every young man, young woman who comes to play on this ball diamond will see his name, will learn about him and will see him as a role model,” Mayor Coletti said.

Tyce’s family members threw the first pitches. Afterwards, kids were invited onto the field to play baseball, and there was cake for everyone to enjoy.

Cake at the dedication of Tyce John Field.

Despite the sadness of losing a brother, Brandon John said it was a happy day for his family.

“Obviously, we miss Tyce and we wish he was still around, but this is a very happy day,” Brandon said. “We feel the love. There’s so many people that turned out.”

Tyce’s mom says she played softball on that field when she was younger. His dad Tristan hopes the field is a place where kids can have fun and families can be happy.

“This is such a great honor,” he said. “We really, really appreciate the community and little league and all of the people that care about baseball, and care about Tyce, and care about keeping things happy.” 

Brett Stauffer coached Tyce for 4 years in little league. He became visibly emotional when recalling Tyce’s impact on the Angels team, even referencing his mission in heaven.

“If you wanted to be the best, you had to beat the Angels,” said Coach Stauffer. “That was mostly because of Tyce. I know that Tyce has been drafted on a different Angels team, and I know that that message is the same there. He’s teaching them to smile and have fun.”

Baseballs made especially for Tyce’s family to throw at the dedication ceremony.

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