Month: June 2012

Saturday’s warm temperatures were the perfect backdrop for Military Appreciation Day in Idaho Falls. Dozens of local community members gathered…

Some evacuations and road closures have been lifted after Thursday’s Charlotte Fire, and Pocatello police are beginning an assessment of areas…

If you’ve ever thought about adopting a horse, this summer may be the perfect time to take one home. A handful of horses and one burro were up…

A fire scorched nearly 2,000 acres between Bancroft and Chesterfield, the East Idaho Interagency Fire Center said. The human-caused fire started as…

A Fort Hall man is dead after succumbing to injuries from a rollover accident early Saturday morning, the Idaho State Police said in a press release.…

A man is in custody after Fremont County deputies said he led them on a pursuit — even after he was Tased. James Kenneth Ward was pulled over…

Family of an Idaho prisoner of war marked the third anniversary of his capture by the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying they hope he’s released…

The fire burning in southern Bannock County near Swan Lake grew to 1,200 acres Friday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the blaze,…

Make sure you know the current fire restrictions in national parks and forests. Yellowstone National Park has implemented temporary fire…

Suzanne Hobbs was with her parents, the Johnstons,in the Century High School parking lotThursday night, as they looked toward the Mink Creek area and…

Ken Meyers had to turn around and leave his homeThursday before he even got to check on it. He spent most of the eveningin the Century High School…

A 48 year old Idaho Falls man was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault after threatening a 39 year old woman and her 16 year old…

Mink Creek Ward Bishop, Efrain Velasquez, lost his home to the Charlotte Fire Thursday night, yet his focus is on his ward members that had their…

Oneida County Commissioners have approved an emergency provision outlawing the use of all fireworks outside Malad City limits effective immediately.…

Bannock County Emergency Management consolidated the Charlotte Fire evacuation center to Holt Arena as Thursday night went on. Our cameras were there…

An 8 year old Star Valley boy was killed in a two vehicle crash on US 89 four miles south of Thayne at 10:38 am Thursday. The Wyoming Highway Patrol…

The Charlotte Fire is still burning Friday morning after crews fought through the night to try to contain the blaze. The fire started just before 3…

There is an evacuation of several buildings in Teton Village, for the second time in as many days. The hour-long evacuation ended at about 4:30 p.m.…

On May 3, Kenadee Wilde was just 8 weeks old when she died of pertussis. And on Wednesday, the Wildes, and their friends, are urging the community to…

A wildfire that sparked Tuesday evening near the Malad Summit was burning 350 acres by Thursday, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said. The…

After overwhelming support and encouragement, Kathy Nave and her clown troupe will be performing in this year’s 4th of July parade in Idaho…

A local search and rescue group is slowly upgrading the equipment volunteers use to save lives, thanks to the help of two grants. SRS is a privately…

For soldiers in the Idaho National Guard, the call of duty can mean strain at home, and work. On Wednesday in Idaho Falls, one employer was honored…

Construction season is one of the most dreaded times of the year. In order to ease orange cone concerns, the city of Idaho Falls explained plans at…

Gardening is a big passion in eastern Idaho, but with freezing temperatures, little rain and high winds, keeping your garden in tip-top shape is…

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fake online car dealership that claims to be based in Idaho Falls. The twist, they said, is no personal…

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fake online car dealership that claims to be based in Idaho Falls. The twist, they said, is no personal…

The Fourth of July is almost a week away and many people like to celebrate by shooting off fireworks. But not everyone enjoys the beautiful show in…

As wildfires burn throughout the country, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center says it’s lending hands and equipment where it can. But,…

The Pocatello Fire Department wants to make sure fireworks don’t turn in to wildfires. The department released a list of streets where…

ATCO’s new factory in Pocatello opened it’s doors Wednesday, providing jobs for nearly 200 locals, and it could have an even bigger…

Power County authorities are investigating the shooting deaths of two angus cows in the Michaud Creek area Saturday. The Power County Sheriff’s…

After working on it for a year, the people of Pocatello held the first meeting of Pocatello’s All-School Gay-Straight Alliance on June 26,…

If you’re one of the many folks around Idaho Falls who rely on TRPTA to get you around town, changes may be coming your way. The public…

A 17-year-old Rexburg boy was arrested after a Rexburg police bicycle officer said he caught him in the act of a vehicle break-in Monday night. The…

A new type of pest is invading the Gem State. The brown marmorated stink bug has recently shown up in Idaho crops after causing a lot of damage on…

Fire officials say at least 56 structures have been destroyed in a central Utah wildfire, and they’re only halfway through their damage…

A new Indiana law is putting social networking site Facebook under the microscope. So should registered sex offenders be allowed on Facebook? On…

After a rocky last couple of years, the housing market is starting to look up — including the Idaho Falls area. More and more people are…

According to a new report, some local cities have seen a recent drop in car thefts, and that could mean some money saved for car owners. According to…

A family moving from Pocatello to Boise is $100,000 richer. Last week, Heather Palacios was moving her family from Pocatello to Boise when she pulled…

Police have released the names of those involved in a deadly crash Monday on Interstate 15 near Roberts. Ulises Garcia-Amizaga, 19, of Mexico, the…

The Idaho State Police took a moment on Monday to honor two local heroes. Audra Kissel and Aaron Larson both received the state police’s…

Teton County is getting some help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency when it comes to spring flooding. Properties along Teton Creek in…

The evacuation at Teton Village at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort due to a propane gas leak ended at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. The leak was under the tram…

The Red Cross is in desperate need of more blood. The bank ran extremely low during the month of June, falling 50,000 short on donations. Christine…

So far the Gem state hasn’t seen any really big wildfires, but the season is far from over. Local News 8 wanted to make sure everyone is…

Oil prices are at some of their lowest points in eight months, closing Monday at less than $80 a barrel. Around the country, drivers are enjoying…

With wildfires claiming homes and forcing evacuations around the region, local fire departments are reminding people that they can take steps to…

A man was gored by a bull bison near the Norris campground on Saturday in Yellowstone National Park. Park officials say the Massachusetts man in his…

Car crashes are scary enough as it is, but when downed powerlines fall onto cars, the situation becomes even more dangerous. What can you do to stay…

With the scorching temperatures, a lot of people are opting to stay indoors. But for those who live for the outdoor activities — that’s a…

A wildfire burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest has consumed 100 acres, forest spokeswoman Mary Cernicek said Monday. The Fontenelle Fire…

It is hot in eastern Idaho. Temperatures across the Snake River Plain reached over 90-degrees in some places on Monday. With the heat, comes added…

Two Blackfoot brothers escaped from their car when it was submerged in water Sunday evening. Tyler Condon, 19, said he was driving too fast for the…

Idaho Falls police have arrested a man they said stole a purse from a car in the Winco parking lot. Jerry Alan Rowe, 57, of Idaho Falls, was arrested…

A woman is in the hospital after jumping out of a moving motor home on Interstate 15. Idaho State Police say around 7 p.m. Thursday, they responded…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested on a charge of burglary after police said she was caught stealing almost $500 in merchandise from Fred Meyer.…

More than 300 Mormon church members who are not gay drew shouts of approval and tears from spectators while taking part in the Utah Gay Pride Parade…

Officials in southeastern Idaho say two children were seriously injured when a pickup being readied for mechanical repairs rolled down a mountain…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a Red Flag Warning for the Upper Snake River Plain on Sunday. The warning is in effect for areas…

A tournament in Pocatello uses foosball to remember a fallen hero. The tournament is named after Sgt. Blake Stephens, a Pocatello local who served in…

With warmer temperatures and perfect weather for outdoor sports in the area, more folks are taking to eastern Idaho waters. Water enthusiasts crowded…

A car caught fire in Idaho Falls Saturday night with someone in it. It happened on 17th Street as the driver of an old model Ford Explorer was…

Two Blackfoot teens are warming up their voices and their hands this weekend ahead of a huge opportunity. On Tuesday, Cameron Baker and Josh Spencer…

A very famous musical family is preparing for a concert in eastern Idaho to benefit local kids who are deaf or hard of hearing. The original Osmond…

Eastern Idaho is famous for its potatoes and great outdoor attractions, but not so much for its status in Hollywood. But that’s about to…

There are new answers on what the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes can do to promote economic development, including redeveloping the former FMC site. The…

More than a dozen school districts across the state are imposing contract terms on teachers this week after failed negotiations with local unions.…

Federal environmental regulators be warned: Idaho Republicans are hoping to put you out of work. At the state GOP convention in Twin Falls on Friday,…

According to a resolution that cleared a convention committee on Friday, state leaders will be asked to scrutinize the 2012 closed primary’s…

An 8-year-old boy with autism has been found safe on Thursday night, Fremont County deputies said. Braxton had been missing since noon Thursday by…

Those warm temps outside mean summer is officially here, and with the time off school, it’s the season for summer camp. One camp in Swan Valley…

The Wyoming State Loan and Investment Board has approved a $250,000 enhancement grant to the town of Jackson. The funding was part of over $12…

Idaho State University may be one of the safest campuses in the country, according to a new national survey of colleges. According to collegesafe.com…

Businesses and politicians reaching out to you through social media is nothing new, but now, local people are picking up the baton and creating…

Reopening the Idaho Republican Party’s closed primary and dismantling some federal agencies are among 16 proposed resolutions up for…

We are always looking out for the education of children, but what about education for adults? The Idaho Board of Eduction met at Eastern Idaho…

Pocatello Police have a few questions for a man they found during a routine welfare check Thursday. Officers were called to a residence in the 1100…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars suffered their first defeat of the season Thursday night at the hands of Grand Junction by a score…

State leaders are trying to help the public understand the seriousness of wildfires during Idaho’s annual Wildfire Prevention Week. Fire…

Expect more traffic than usual this Fourth of July holiday. According to an AAA Idaho said news release, 42.3 million Americans will take to the…

Dumping trash on public lands has been a problem for years in eastern Idaho and despite education movements and ad campaigns, it’s still a…

A 100-acre wildfire is burning on state land seven miles northeast of Dubois. The cause of the “A2 Fire” is unknown at this time. The…

Grand Teton National Park rangers are investigating the death of a young male grizzly bear just before 9 am Thursday. The bear was struck by a…

Police are searching for a person who assaulted a man at his home and opened fire into his house. Police were called to 433 Foothill Blvd. early…

Three men have been arrested in a Pocatello home shooting that occurred earlier this week. Christopher Daniel Bullard, 22, Nicholas Gritsenko Silva,…

Are you fed up with your phone calls dropping out? Or not being able to send a video from your tablet? Well, the Idaho National Laboratory is being…

An escaped Bannock County inmate has been found. The sheriff’s office said Thursday that it received an anonymous tip that 19-year-old Haley J.…

A recent dollar-a-pack tax hike on cigarettes has many Utah smokers traveling out of state to buy. The Salt Lake Tribune reports $4 million in…

Teton County, Idaho has been awarded a million dollar grant to help reduce flood risk along Teton Creek. Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Director…

The Idaho Falls Police Department said Thursday that a 17-year-old that had been missing is now found. Sorcha Rackham was reported missing Tuesday.…

The city of Ammon will close a section of 17th Street between Ammon Road and Ridgewood Drive beginning Monday, June 25. City Administrator Ron Folsom…

Very dry vegetation combined with warm temperatures, low humidity and strong winds have pushed fire danger to “High” in all of Teton…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars made it three in a row Wednesday night as the ball club beat Orem 7-1 to sweep the Owlz. Idaho…

The Pocatello Police Department is getting a brand new look and saving some money at the same time. For years, Pocatello officers have been trying to…

June 20 and 21 mark a couple very special days for many cultures around the world. Depending on exactly where you live, one of those days marks the…

Almost every kid has dreamed of becoming a police officer at one point in time. This week, Madison County is helping youth make those dreams a…

The U.S. Department of Energy has suspended testing at the Integrated Waste Treatment Unit on the Idaho National Laboratory reservation. A startup…

POCATELLO, Idaho — The Idaho State athletic department posted its highest ever Academic Progress Rate score, showing the Bengals continue to…