Month: July 2013

The Idaho International Choral Festival will officially be underway Wednesday with the opening ceremony. There will also be a number of performances…

Librarians in eastern Idaho want to help you understand President Barack Obama’s health care reform known as the Affordable Care Act. The Idaho…

Idaho Power has awarded a grant to help the economy in the Pocatello area grow. Now it’s up to the Bannock Development Corporation to figure…

Federal spending cuts, stemming from the March sequestration, are now starting to affect military families. Mandated furloughs are now a reality for…

With the Ross Park skate park drawing closer toward exceeding its life expectancy, the Pocatello City Parks and Recreation department has big plans…

A community is sounding off, one month since the Teton County Schools superintendent announced he would be doing away with the high school’s…

Bonneville County is dealing with stolen mail. Over the weekend, the sheriff’s office had a few reports of mail with bill payments being stolen…

A 22-year old died from carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat with his friends at Bear Lake recently. Many people hear about carbon monoxide poisonings…

Local special-needs children and their families got a gift Monday when adaptable bikes were awarded to four families at Snake River Landing in Idaho…

A Rexburg man was arrested after he pointed a gun at his landlord’s family members, police said Tuesday. Rexburg police said the incident,…

Two crashes occurred between Fort Hall and Blackfoot on Interstate 15 on Monday afternoon. Around 3:17 p.m., Heather Tripp, 29, of Blackfoot, was…

The Idaho Falls City Council discussed an important issue Monday afternoon that could attract more business to town. The purpose of the meeting was…

As Americans learn more about government surveillance programs, the Better Business Bureau said it gives computer hackers a good opportunity to…

The Idaho International Summerfest is kicking off with a party at 7:15 Monday night in Rexburg at Madison Junior High. Monday morning dancers from…

A rogue peahen who has been causing quite a flap around Idaho Falls in recent weeks is behind bars. The bird was relaxing at the Idaho Falls Animal…

The Fourth of July holiday week is over, and it was an eventful one, thanks to two Great Neighbors. For two decades, Phil Meador and Frank…

Idaho State Police are investigating a crash on U.S. Highway 20 at the County Line Road exit. A dump truck went over the guardrail and down the side…

An angry man with a shotgun threatened neighbors lighting fireworks late at night, police said. Officers were called to the 800 block of Singletree…

While many were enjoying Fourth of July celebrations, the day started off as a scary one for our TV family here at Local News 8 & Eyewitness…

A Jackson Hole home valued at $32.5 million will be auctioned off Friday, July 12. The Grand Teton Estate has over 23,000 square feet of living…

Idaho Falls hadn’t won back to back games all season. That all changed Sunday when the Chukars beat Grand Junction 8-4. Behind a strong…

A Pocatello man got quite a surprise Saturday morning when he showed up to the Christ Love Vineyard expecting to be interviewed regarding a…

After Thursday ‘s tragic drowning, the family of 27-year-old Lloyd Westbrook II, is seeking donations to help with funeral costs. Just before…

Hot temperatures in the summer can be dangerous, but being out in the water poses even more of a threat. Every year, search and rescue groups around…

Idaho Falls righted the ship Saturday night. After committing 14 errors in two games, the Chukars finally put together a solid effort, beating Grand…

Two people are lucky to be OK after crashing their camper on the side of Interstate 15. It happened just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The two were headed…

With the Blackfoot Pride Days events in Blackfoot around Jensen’s Grove, you may have seen a man on the roof of Tommy Vaughn’s Grill. So,…

Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde made the decision to move forward with Melaleuca’s Freedom Celebration fireworks on Thursday night. Wilde…

Around 4pm the National Weather Service in Pocatello and the Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma issued Severe Thunderstorm Watches for Eastern…

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 392 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM MDT THISEVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN IDAHO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIESIN EAST…

An Idaho Falls family is mourning the loss of a family member who drowned in the Snake River on the July 4th holiday. The Bonneville County…

Here’s what’s for Independence Day around eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. If you know of an event that is not listed, please let us…

The body of a man who apparently tried to swim to Keefer’s Island before the fireworks show Thursday night has been recovered. Officers said…

A 42-year-old Idaho Falls woman was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Thursday night with possible internal injuries. Idaho Falls…

A nearly five month investigation led to the arrest of Leroy Simpson, 29, on charges of aggravated battery in Idaho Falls Tuesday. Idaho Falls Police…

Idaho Falls Police have charged Cory R. Caldwell, 43, with rape after an emergency call in the 600 block of Park Avenue. Caldwell was booked into the…

Idaho Falls had the lead heading into the 6th inning, but that’s when everything went wrong. Grand Junction scored one in the 6th and nine in…

Folks staked out spots to watch the fireworks and took in Liberty Fest Thursday afternoon in Idaho Falls. Garrett Slezak, BYU-Idaho student, came…

The Central Idaho Interagency Fire Center reports a small wild fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. near Mackay. Fire information officer Amy Baumer…

The family of Colorado Sen. Mark Udall says searchers looking for his brother in western Wyoming’s Wind River Range have found his body. James…

The parent company of a polysilicon manufacturing plant in eastern Idaho has filed for bankruptcy in Pocatello federal court. The Idaho State Journal…

Brigham Young University Idaho will graduate a total of 1,893 students during spring commencement Tuesday, July 23 in Rexburg. The university will…

A Dubois man is being held in the Clark County jail on $20 thousand bond on charges of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Clark County…

Pet-lovers know how hard the 4th of July is for animals, and the fireworks can be a little much. The Pocatello Animal Shelter says this is the…

In the Local News 8 video clip above, Caleb James explains most parade route “stake-outs” are on city “right-of-way”…

As the temperatures continue to rise, many children are flocking to local pools to beat the heat; but how close are they swimming to sex offenders?…

Idaho Falls’ Independence Day festivities begin Thursday morning, and the Idaho Falls Police Department is prepping for a busy day. Joelyn…

Every 30 minutes, a crime against a person happens in Idaho, according to a new report released by the Idaho State Police. The report details…

Firefighters expected to control a small, ten acre fire on the Fort Hall Reservation by around 6 p.m. Wednesday. The “Little Indian” fire…

Pocatello Police are looking for suspects driving a black vehicle who were seen removing mail from mail boxes in the Highland area. According to…

Revised estimates put the size of the “Beaver Pass” range fire near Moore at 31 acres. According to the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire…

Pay raises for jury duty in Idaho could be up to local commissioners. A new state law allows them the option to increase the daily pay of jurors.…

A traffic crash happened every 24.6 minutes in Idaho in 2012, according to a new study by the Idaho Transportation Department. Despite the gem…

Custer County Road and Bridge equipment operators are working to reopen the Garden Creek Road west of Challis. Sheriff Stuart Lumpkin said a…

Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center crews contained the 1,048 acre “2 1/2 Mile” fire Tuesday night. Firefighters will be mopping up hot…

A Las Vegas man is being held in the Teton County Jail in Jackson on charges of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm and one…

An accidental shooting injured a 17-year-old boy Tuesday afternoon. Clark County Sheriff’s office said the boy was removing the .22 caliber…

Purple Heart recipient Wade Pierce says it can be tough to be a veteran, especially when you are dealing with the physical and emotional scars of…

Heat waves are not anything new for farmers, but the high temperatures still call plenty of attention to farm fields. Marc Thiel has been farming…

The nation is mourning the loss of 19 hot shot firefighters, who died battling the Yarnell Hill fire in Arizona. Almost 450 firefighters are still…

Some of the greatest neighbors in Eastern Idaho are those who volunteer to work with our young people. Hundreds of them were gathered together in one…

One year ago Monday, texting and driving became illegal in Idaho. Has the ban made our roads any safer? Idaho State Police troopers say answering…

Energy costs continue to rise in many parts of Eastern Idaho. The increase has more people turning to solar power. Upfront costs to install solar…

A Sunday morning fire put one man in critical condition and destroyed three apartments. Seven families from the Sand Creek Apartment’s…

Sugar Salem Schools Superintendent Alan Dunn has accepted a $454,783.20 check under the Idaho Technology Pilot Program during a ceremony in Boise…

A brush fire is burning southeast of Fort Hall. A representative at the Eastern Idaho Interagency Center said the fire is in the hills east of 2 1/2…

An Idaho Falls apartment complex went up in flames Sunday morning, leaving one man in critical condition and several out of a home. Firefighters were…

Bannock County officials have confirmed two fires started around 9:00 p.m Saturday in the Black Rock Canyon area. Bannock County Dispatch confirmed…

Idaho Falls ended its latest losing streak Sunday by beating the Ogden Raptors 6-5. Dominique Taylor is the hero getting the game winning hit in the…

Game 2,710 for Mark Chesna was one to remember. The Idaho Falls Chukars won in walk-off fashion over the Ogden Raptors. For the man who has seen…