Month: September 2012

A man from Grace is recovering after wrecking his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Curtis Hardy, 54, was riding on State Highway 36 near Weston when he…

People living in the Red Top Meadows subdivision, from the school bus turnaround north and from South Fall Creek Road east, are advised to be ready…

If you were to ask any parent, they’d say good babysitters are hard to find. According to the American Red Cross, in the last two years 55…

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and two big personalities in southeast Idaho have made a bold statement for the cause. Mike Nelson…

Here are final scores from Friday night’s high school games. If you are reading this page in full-browser view, your team may not be listed on…

It has been 19 years since Stephanie Crane was reported missing in Challis. The then-young girl would have celebrated her 28th birthday with family…

When we want to go outside, we walk out the door. But for Brady Meline, assuming she’s able to get out of bed that day, it’s another 20…

Now that the Horsethief Canyon fire near Jackson is 94 percent contained, a new Burned Area Emergency Response team is gathering information to…

The Snake River Animal Shelter is extending thanks to one member of the Idaho Falls community, who shelter officials say put them a lot closer to…

A new forest fire was spotted about 1:30 pm Friday about seven miles west of Bedford, Wyoming near Virginia Peak. The Bridger Teton National Forest…

Teton County, Idaho Commissioners have unanimously approved two measures transferring control of Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs to an independent…

A Pocatello motorcyclist is still listed in critical condition at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a crash Wednesday…

Pocatello Police have captured a second suspect in connection with a robbery at an apartment house Sunday. A surveillance effort located 23 year old…

A Union Pacific Railroad train is back on track after one of its locomotives caught fire while rolling through the Cheyenne Crossing in Pocatello at…

Students have been eating the new “healthy” school lunches for weeks now. The fried food is out and the fruits and vegetables are in.…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a preliminary winter forecast, and it looks like we will have an El Nino event on our hands this…

Local News 8 has done lots of United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award reports over the years, featuring students doing a variety of…

The Pocatello and Chubbuck fire departments announced the end of the open fire ban, put in place after the Charlotte Fire. Starting Sept. 28 locals…

Law enforcement officers found three marijuana grow sites in Gooding County on Thursday. Sheriff’s deputies and Idaho State Police detective…

The Idaho School Boards Association took a stance in education reform, voicing its support for Proposition 1 of the “Students Come First”…

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes have secured a $680,411 federal grant to help fund its Violence Against Women Tribal Governments Program. United States…

The fire danger in much of western Wyoming and has been lowered to “very high.” Teton interagency fire managers made the change for the…

Fred Meyer stores are recalling a number of ground beef products due to a possible E. coli contamination. All the potentially contaminated beef…

Two men were sentenced in federal court after trying to lure two underage girls from Pocatello to Hollywood, Calif., last year. Wayne Allen Ginnis,…

The internal investigation in a mismanagement of a local hospital is over, and as promised, members of the Bingham Memorial Hospital Board are making…

Victims of the charlotte fire who lost their homes met with the Bannock County Commissioners on Wednesday, saying building permits are turning into a…

Teton County, Wyo., sheriff’s deputies have arrested two men and one boy in connection with a series of car break-ins in the Rafter J…

The Ashton Dam has been a source of hydroelectricity for nearly 100 years. So as you can imagine, over time, the dam has needed a little help in…

Overcrowding in Bonneville District 93 has become so critical, one district administrator says something must be done to avoid an unmanageable crisis…

A Fort Hall man pleaded guilty to arson Wednesday. Michael Pandoah, 25, entered the plea in U.S. District Court in connection with a May 2010…

Trampoline safety has been front and center this week. The American Academy of Pediatrics said Monday that it’s continuing to advise against…

Police say a 29-year-old Pocatello man stabbed his brother with a pocket knife. Pocatello police said they were called to a disturbance at 10:40 p.m.…

A man Idaho Falls police describe as homeless was being held in the Bonneville County Jail on Wednesday on charges of domestic battery and attempted…

CH2M-WG Idaho, LLC has won a three year extension of its contract to operate the Idaho Cleanup Project at the Idaho National Laboratory. The…

Deputies want your help to find a man they say led them on a high-speed chase through Idaho Falls on Tuesday. Francisco P. Tarin, 41, is wanted on a…

Final touches have been officially made to the City of Idaho Falls budget for the next fiscal year. After the city council unanimously voted not to…

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Idaho Falls 3Highland 1 F Teton 0Shelley 3 F(25-13, 25-17, 25-14);Kimber Call — 13 kills;Sam Orme – 6 kills. Shae…

A Pocatello man was arrested Saturday on charges of felony malicious injury to property after a witness claimed to see him throwing rocks through…

There’s a new equality ordinance on the table in Driggs. The city is looking to become the second in Idaho to pass a measure that will ensure…

Controversy is brewing in Teton Valley following a heated and lengthy meeting Monday night between the Teton County Board of County Commissioners and…

Bannock County is held an urgent meeting on Tuesday for the land owners affected by the Charlotte Fire, trying to get a needed re-seeding program…

Marlene Jensen, Bingham County election director, wanted to clear up a possible misunderstanding about voting this year. According to Idaho code, you…

A high-speed chase Idaho Falls on Tuesday afternoon ended with deputies backing off the pursuit. Bonneville County deputies attempted to pull over a…

On Tuesday, folks in Bingham County braced themselves for a sweeping new county-wide zoning ordinance. The county’s current ordinance was put…

There is a new undertaking when it comes to educaiton within the Idaho Falls School District 91. It’s called the Compass Academy,a new magnet…

Police say they have a suspect in a Pocatello hit-and-run that hurt pedestrian over the weekend. Pocatello police said a woman was crossing Garrett…

As renewable energy technology advances, so does the need for more space to build and develop new projects. It used to be developers were faced with…

Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff Jim Whalen has announced some sweeping changes in his administration. Whalen has named Jackson Police Department…

Police say three teenagers were responsible for the burglary and vandalism incident that occurred at Compass Academy earlier this month. Idaho Falls…

Dry lightning storms and human-related causes have sparked more than 600 wildfires on federal land this year alone. U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho,…

The body of a 22-year-old Idaho Falls man was found in the driver’s seat of a parked car at the Bonneville County Jail on Monday night.…

Wyoming’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one tenth of a percent in August to 5.6 percent. Department of Workforce Services…

Our station has investigated a a sophisticated computer scam already affecting folks in eastern Idaho. On Sunday, our station received a tip about a…

Bowling is said to be one of the world’s most participatory sports. “My favorite ball is a strike of course,” said David Fisher, a…

A brand new bar opened in Idaho Falls on Monday. One16 Sports Bar and Grill is the latest in a recent surge in bar openings in and around the city,…

It’s six weeks before Nov. 6, but people are already turning in their votes. Monday marks the first day of early and absentee voting this year.…

We have some very important information that community patrons need to understand. 1. Tickets go on sale starting Tuesday, September 25th through…

Pocatello Police have one suspect in custody and are seeking two others in connection with a robbery at an apartment house Sunday. Shawn Eugene Day,…

Heavy smoke in the area is causing trouble for people of all ages, as recess hangs in a delicate balance at Bonneville County’s elementary…

Political experts say the Latino vote will help influence who will be the next President of the United States, and with the election less than 50…

A Fort Hall man faces up to life in prison and a maximum fine of $250 thousand after pleading guilty Monday to one count of abusive sexual contact.…

A two year old male grizzly bear was trapped and relocated Friday, September 21, into the Blackrock Creek drainage on the Bridger-Teton National…

For the past two years, the United States Potato Board has been working to develop markets for American potatoes in Vietnam. On Friday, Sept. 21, a…

The smoke and haze continues to cause unhealthy air conditions in the region. The Idaho Department of Quality issued an advisory Friday morning…

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is considering the proposed sale of Teton Springs Water and Sewer Company to a new owner. Teton Water and Sewer…

Hundreds gathered in Idaho Falls on Saturday for a celebration of diversity. The 6th annual “Comm-UNITY Fest” was held at Tautphaus Park.…

A 12-year-old boy from Coeur d’Alene who had been missing was found. Police issued an Amber Alert early Saturday morning for a missing…

Hillcrest — 7Madison — 31 Minico — 21Idaho Falls — 36 Aberdeen — 3Snake River — 20 Preston — 21Blackfoot…

Bingham County got its payback Friday from Bingham Memorial Hospital. The hospital presented a check worth $356,628.33, as part of an agreement…

Several trails that have been closed due to Horsethief Canyon fire near Jackson will reopen Friday afternoon. Fire managers have approved a reduced…

The Bridger Teton National Forest and Grand Teton National Park have once again elevated regional fire danger to “Extreme”. An…

Some North Fork, Idaho residents have expressed concern about the potential release of radioactive contaminants into the air from abandoned mines in…

A 22-year-old Idaho Falls man is being held on a warrant for statutory rape. Idaho Falls Police said Chad Abner Ivon Johnson was arrested Thursday…

A two month investigation led to the arrest of 61-year-old Juan Manuel Urias Thursday morning on charges of lewd conduct with a minor child. Idaho…

A car and a semi-truck collided on Highway 26 about 12 miles east of Ririe killing the driver of the car. Idaho State Police said Shaine White, 37,…

Idaho’s unemployment rate improved by one tenth of a percent in August to 7.4 percent. The Idaho Department of Labor says the lower number,…

When you find someone who excels in academics, sports, and music you have a great candidate for the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student…

An Aberdeen inventor has come up with a new technology system that he says could save a whole lot of spuds. Marcus Junod said his invention is a…

Education is a major issue on the Idaho ballot this year. As the November election nears, the airwaves are full of ads both for and against State…

A new web portal called the Network of Care program is making health and wellness resources available for all Idahoans. The state will be one of the…

A man was arrested in connection the April robbery of the Wells Fargo Bank in Idaho Falls. J.D. Collier, 57, of Idaho Falls was arrested Thursday…

Fire managers are opening up areas east of Highway 93 that were closed due to the Mustang Complex Fire. As of Wednesday, all other closures are still…

NPG of Idaho, eastern Idaho and western Wyoming’s #1 News organization, is looking for a full-time newscast director. Responsibilities include…

NPG of Idaho, which operates KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), is looking for a general assignment reporter. We are…

The Idaho Tax Commission has set the maximum homeowner’s tax exemption for 2013 at $81 thousand, down from $83,974 for 2012. Tax Commission…

Evacuation orders have changed in the Mustang Complex Fire. Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman announced that the following locations have changed…

Idaho’s 2011 median household income fell for the third straight year to $43,341, down .3 percent from 2010. According to new U.S. Census…

The Cattleman’s Association is being revamped. The Madison County Sheriff wants to include farmers on being proactive against vandalism. This…

Military families are up in arms over a change to vaccine coverage throughout the state. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare sent out a letter…

Tristen began his Wednesday’s Child adventure at Spencer Riding Stables with an introduction to a one-week old filly named Elana. Elana’s…

An Idaho Falls neighborhood woke up to a bizarre flyer with a bold warning: An intruder is on the loose, and he likes to watch people while they…

Across the region, unemployment rates seem to be beating the national numbers, but although many locals may be finding work, not all are finding high…

Protecting your children can seem like a full-time job, especially when it comes to the internet. A locally-based, kid-friendly web browser and email…

Firefighters are making progress against a 400-acre wildfire threating 13 homes in western Wyoming. The 400-acre Chall Creek Fire was 20 percent…

A man driving a dirt bike was killed after being hit by a school bus Tuesday. A citizen told the Wyoming Highway Patrol Dispatch Center in Cheyenne…

A man’s death led to the discovery of dynamite in Ucon. Police said they were made aware of six sticks of commercial-grade dynamite inside a…

A Driggs woman gave birth to her baby girl while en route to Madison Memorial Hospital, with the help of her boyfriend, the father of the child. The…

Vehicles were burglarized at various locations in Idaho Falls late Monday and early Tuesday morning. The Idaho Falls Police Department said the…

The economy in eastern Idaho has looked sluggish for months, but one town seems to be bouncing out of the recession a little faster than the rest.…

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL (SETS WON) Bonneville 3 **Pocatello 0 F BOYS SOCCER **Hillcrest 7 Bonneville 0 F GIRLS SOCCER **Hillcrest 6 Bonneville 0…