Month: July 2012

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its “30 Days, 30 Questions” segment Tuesday night with the answer to question No. 24.…

A trial accusing a local Republican Party leader of profiting from Daren Palmer’s ponzi scheme began Tuesday in Pocatello. Bonneville County…

A 15-year-old Teton County girl was hospitalized with cuts and bruises Monday night after she was abducted from a field where she was working. The…

A search warrant for stolen property led to three people being arrested on drug-related charges after deputies said they found a meth lab in the…

A Tennessee man has been selected as the newest director of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Mayor Jared Fuhriman announced Monday that Craig H.…

Federal, state and local law enforcement officers have raided a large and sophisticated marijuana growing operation on state land in the mountains of…

Idaho Falls’ Diversified Metal Products Inc. is preparing to move a power plant component to the Midwest this week. At about 200,000 pounds, it…

Rexburg businessman Michael Justin Hoopes has been ordered to pay more than $10.4 million in restitution and a civil penalty of over $1.4 million for…

Both directions of traffic Interstate 15 near Fort Hall are clear after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday. Both southbound lanes had been blocked from…

Rangers spent Monday responding to several accidents, including one that resulted in death. According to a news release Tuesday, they were: A head…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he wrecked his truck in attempts to kill his 30-year-old passenger. Colby Heaton, 42, of Idaho…

A search team mobilized in Teton County, Idaho to look for a girl who was believed to be missing in the mountains. County dispatch confirms the…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars won their second game to start the second half of the season Monday night with a 4-3 victory over…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its segment, “30 Days, 30 Questions” Monday night with question No. 25. “Can Firth…

It was an exciting night in Rexburg, as the city held it’s annual street fair, parade and dance. The event is held every year to help kick off…

Idaho has a rich tradition of military service and this week it will be honored by a visit from a high-standing member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.…

Speed Connect is based in Michigan and has opened its first eastern Idaho branch in Idaho Falls. The goal is to update Idaho’s Internet…

Fire managers said Monday afternoon that they were battling old and new fires. The Ridge Top fire combined with the East fire and burned more than…

A billboard in southwestern Idaho is drawing comparisons between President Barack Obama’s foreign policy and the Colorado shooting…

Madison County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide. The sheriff’s office responded Saturday at 6 p.m. to a suspicious death…

Idaho officials have killed two bull bison that wondered out of Yellowstone National Park, citing concerns over the spread of brucellosis to cattle.…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested Saturday night after police said she tried to hit her husband with a minivan. Teresa Furniss, 33, was arrested on…

Evacuees are allowed back home after the Bingham County fires broke out Friday afternoon. Seven homes were evacuated Friday evening because of three…

A Ucon mother is desperately looking for her missing teenage son. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a missing person’s…

Around 3 p.m. on Sunday,the Idaho State Police responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on U.S.Highway 30, east of Lava Hot Springs. 53-year-old…

It’s a scary thing to think about: Would you be able to tell if you or someone you love showed symptoms of a stroke? Response time after a…

Local Marine corps members got together to celebrate Semper Fi style on Sunday. The annual get-together is typically just a way for the military…

Police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store early Sunday morning in Idaho Falls. According to police, the male suspect entered the…

Hundreds of motorcycle riders descended on Pocatello over the weekend for the annual POW-MIA Awareness Rally. Despite the constant motorcycle…

With summer winding down, many students and families are looking ahead to the start of the school year. Traditional American students aren’t…

A three-car collision on the intersection of County Line Road and 3400 East sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries. Bonneville County…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its countdown to high school football with the “30 Days, 30 Questions” segment Friday…

The Museum of Idaho is getting ready to welcome a very special guest, and it could be anyone. Museum staff are expecting their 1 millionth visitor,…

The people of Idaho Falls are reacting to the news that their mayor has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, a condition affecting…

The 2012 London Summer Olympic Games have officially begun. More than 500 athletes make up Team USA and while there is competition in the air,…

A fire was burning in Drummond on Friday. A Local News 8 viewer submitted a photo of the fire destroying a structure, but it was not immediately…

A bizarre new Internet scam is showing up in eastern Idaho. Scammers masquerade as the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It might as well be called…

The Idaho Falls mayor revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with a mild-short term memory impairment. Jared Fuhriman said the diagnosis of MCI…

The FBI is asking the public’s help in identifying a man who has robbed at least five banks nationwide, including one in Pocatello. During each…

The Teton County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office said a teacher died in a single-car rollover Thursday night. The driver, Matt Jenkins, 27, was…

The Idaho Department of Water Resources has rejected a proposal to build a dam on the Bear River in southeastern Idaho’s Franklin County. The…

Blackfoot School District board member Peter Lipovac says the courses are the result of a statewide effort to preserve the tribe’s language and…

Two Nampa residents were arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver at Motel 6 in Idaho Falls early…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line’s segment, “30 Days, 30 Questions” continued Thursday night with question No. 29.…

A local non-profit CEO is moving up to take a position at the state level. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter appointed New Day Products CEO Terry…

Intelligent and fun-loving, Tristan is a darling little boy with a wonderful sense of curiosity. He loves learning new skills and is so proud to have…

Idaho Falls responded to an incident at the Wells Fargo Bank at the Idaho Falls mall shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday. Patrol Lt. Curtis Stacey said…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has been forced to try to keep air and water clean on a much smaller budget over the last few years.…

A new effort by law enforcement called “operation Log Jam” raided locations in 109 cities across the country — including 11 in Twin…

A local business is taking a new approach when it comes to the way Idahoans view health care policy. Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…

Modular building manufacturer ATCO Structures and Logistics has temporarily delayed hiring 60 people who received job offers from the company, said…

A Fort Hall man pleaded not guilty Thursday to the charge of sexual abuse of a child. Maurice Edmo, 27, was indicted by a federal grand jury in…

The city of Pocatello announced Thursday that it has a website dedicated to the recovery of the land affected by the Charlotte Fire. The Charlotte…

Acting on an anonymous tip, Idaho State Police Wednesday night used aerial support to local 12 marijuana grow sites in a Gooding County corn field.…

The supervisor of the Jackson office of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been recognized with this year’s Director’s Award. Tim…

There are many ways to help victims of the Charlotte fire, and the list is growing. The following information will updated as warranted. Red Cross…

A southeastern Idaho woman nearly fell over when she was reunited with the diamond wedding ring she lost four years ago. The Standard Journal of…

An October 26, 2011 traffic stop on Teton Pass was worth $6,972 to the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, the Wyoming…

Get ready to pay more at the grocery store checkout. That’s the word from the U.S. Department of Agriculture today as they released their…

Victims of the Charlotte fire stood up to ask for more local, state and federal resources at a meeting with Bannock County Commissioners on…

Two men found hiding in nearby bushes were arrested Wednesday night in the attempted burglary of a utility trailer. Officers were called to the 500…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line kicked off the countdown to high school football Wednesday with its first installment of “30 Days, 30…

Dust storms have been shutting down part of Interstate 15 for years. But now, for the first time, the Idaho Transportation Department is cleaning up…

For centuries, people have been fascinated with the universe, particularly our one greatest source of natural light and heat – the sun. But did…

After two years of dwindling potato harvests, this fall’s crop may just make up for it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, potato…

One Idaho Falls developmental disability services agency will drastically cut services and another will close for good. Both agencies on Wednesday…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter brought state government to Teton County on Tuesday for Capital For A Day in Victor. Idaho leaders said no matter…

Do you remember when you turned 6 years old? Did you want a pony, Matchbox cars, or a Barbie doll? A little girl from Rigby would rather trade in her…

Four Utah college students spent a long night on a rock shelf off the north bank of the Snake River below Lower Mesa Falls before they were rescued…

Brad Bauges has been named President and CEO of East Idaho Credit Union. The credit union’s board of directors selected Brad Bauges to become…

HK Contractors of Idaho Falls will begin building sidewalks and streetlights on both sides of Idaho Highway 48 (1st South) in Rigby Monday. The $400…

A Pocatello man won $50,000 from the Idaho Lottery. He stopped in the Common Cents store at 17th and Holmes Road in Idaho Falls and almost…

Idaho Falls businessman Frank VanderSloot is being audited by the Internal Revenue Service and the Labor Department, Melaleuca spokesman Tony Lima…

“It’s 10 p.m., do you know where your kids are?” There were 45 parents who answered a surprised ‘no’ to that question…

The Osmond Brothers’ Friday night show has been canceled. In a statement Monday, the group says it was forced to cancel its show “due to…

On Tuesday, the Killian Fire burned 11.8 acres of grass, sage, and juniper before stopping short of a house overlooking Swan Valley. The flames could…

The number of patients in need of an organ transplant continues to rise. According to the Idaho Donor Registry, more than 103,000 people await a…

Karole was born and raised in Gooding, Idaho. This makes her one of the few “born and bred” Idahoans in local television. Sometimes she…

Jay was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and lived there throughout his childhood and high school years. He got his first broadcast training at Brigham Young…

Police have released the names of the couple involved in the apparent murder-suicide Monday morning. The names are Lisa England 28, and Juan…

Activity on the Fontenelle fire 18 miles west of Big Piney, Wyoming has been minimal this week and a Type IV management team will take over…

The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reports a high number of young people leaving school and joining the job market led to a slight increase…

AIS Construction has won a $2.3 million Wyoming Department of Transportation contract to install new snow structures on the hillside south of Jackson…

A wildfire near in Swan Valley that was threatening homes Tuesday is 100 percent contained. The fire, now known as the Killian Fire, was burning on a…

It can be a risk opening a business in a tough economy. But in this week’s Main Street Buzz, we introduce you to a couple that has opened three…

A 19 year old Rigby parolee is back in custody on a parole agent’s warrant in the Madison County jail in Rexburg. Police say Keastin L.…

A transient woman is in custody today on two felony counts. Pocatello Police said they were called to 1010 N. Arthur last night to locate an…

GREAT FALLS, Mont. — The Idaho Falls Chukars picked up a game in the Pioneer League South Division standings as they defeated the Great Falls…

It’s been a devastating few weeks for wildfires in the Rocky Mountain states, including Idaho. Firefighters dedicate their lives to saves homes…

One of the men charged in connection to the Christmas Day stabbing death of Buck Garner was sentenced Monday. Derek Perez was sentenced to two and…

Dozens of volunteers rolled into town on their bikes, getting to work with Habitat for Humanity. More than 30 young men and women participating in…

Pertusis or better known as the whooping cough, is on the rise in the United States. But did you know that parents are the main carriers of the…

An incredible rescue was caught on camera over the weekend in Idaho Falls. Firefighters pulled a man from a narrow basement window-well as his home…

Our station reported a story last week called “A Worried Neighborhood.” Some folks in the numbered streets west of Bel Air in Idaho Falls…

The Salmon-Challis and Bitterroot National Forests say the Chrandal Creek fire on the Idaho-Montana border is now estimated at 2,200 acres. The…

“American Idol” is coming to Idaho Falls. According to its website, the hit FOX series “will leave no stone unturned in its quest…

A climber fell to his death on the Middle Teton on Sunday. Grand Teton National Park said Monday that Justin Harold Beldin, 27 of Victor and two…

Two men were hurt when a plate of steel fell on them at North Star Fabricators on Garrett Way in Pocatello. The incident happened about 8:45 a.m.…

Teton County, Wyo., law enforcement, firefighters, medics, Grand Teton National Park rangers and search and rescue were on alert Sunday after report…

Lightning ignited a rapidly growing range fire about 10 miles southeast of Shoshone, Idaho, at 4:45 pm Sunday. The Bureau of Land Management said…