Month: August 2013

The City of Pocatello flexed its football muscles today at Day 2 of the Rocky Mountain Rumble. Highland and Pocatello both big winners in Holt…

The food you find at the fair is certainly a big attraction. At the East Idaho State Fair there are a lot of food vendors to choose from, which makes…

With every card swiped, every button pressed and every gallon pumped, we and our wallet hurt. As we kick off Labor Day weekend, we can’t help…

For many people Labor Day means barbecue, holiday travel and shopping for sales. But as people take off for the last holiday of the summer, many…

Here are scores from Friday’s high school football games. If you want to see most of these teams in action, go to localnews8.com/sports. *Idaho…

As mom and dad get older, the price tag on their care is going up. The cost of a year of private care is now more than $80,000; but there are…

Idaho’s Hometown Hero is a medal given to outstanding Idahoans across the state for various good works. The Idaho’s Hometown Hero…

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working to manage two small wildfires. As of Friday night, the Two Top Fire was burning along the…

As the Labor Day weekend arrived, many in the Idaho Falls area took advantage of their long weekend. From sticking it out at home to Yellowstone…

Idaho Falls is home to many event venues, and a local filmmaking company wants to add another to the list. Chuverdragon Entertainment is looking to…

Pocatello police have released more photos and information in two convenience store robberies that occurred early Thursday morning. The suspect…

Idaho State University’s Geographic Information Systems program is helping the Bureau of Land Management plan recovery efforts faster in…

A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pocatello Thursday to distributing methamphetamine. It was the latest pleading…

The 2013 Pocatello Indians may not be the biggest, or the fastest, but don’t tell them that. They believe they can contend all the way to a…

Thousands of people will head to the Eastern Idaho Fair Grounds this weekend for the fair festivities; but with the crowds come some dangers. About…

Today the Idaho Farm Bureau invited three state representatives to tour the Power County wind farms and hear the pro’s and con’s of wind…

In the aftermath of recent fires, many people may be wondering what precautions can be used against these kind of disasters. The High Country…

A new project is in the works to improve safety on Highway 20. The Idaho Transportation Department released plans for a new interchange and overpass…

The lawyer for a man convicted for raping and murdering an Idaho Falls woman said police withheld crucial evidence during the investigation. In court…

Police are looking for a suspect who held up two Pocatello convenience stores early Thursday. The man robbed the Jackson Food Store at 1527 Pocatello…

The proposals for new schools in Bonneville School District 93 may be put off a couple months longer. The district said it needs more time to get the…

Chubbuck’s Mayor Steve England announced today he will not run for re-election in this upcoming mayoral race. England said he was told when the…

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Millions of Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day Weekend. The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and at the same time, the end of…

Idaho State Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on Interstate 86 near American Falls on Wednesday. Allen Fingold, 77, of…

The Ad Council kicked off its Emergency Preparedness campaign Wednesday. It conducted a recent study that shows many Americans are not prepared for…

Construction crews are getting started on a project that they hope will bring peace of mind to the people of Driggs. “Teton Creek itself is…

The City of Shelley wants its citizens to decide if chickens should be allowed in residential zoning areas. The city clerk said to have a new chicken…

In a closed executive session, Bonneville School District ratified contract negotiations Wednesday. After months of deliberation and a 10-hour…

Wednesday’s heavy rains still will not be nearly enough to combat the state’s tough drought conditions this year, which has been causing…

FLASH FLOOD…

Chubbuck Mayor Steven England announced today he will not be seeking a third term in the municipal elections in November. In a phone interview…

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game drafted a 10-year elk management plan Aug. 19, and will be accepting public comment until Sept. 22. It is the…

People from Wyoming are pondering over a big question: How can they fix the budget for the state’s Game and Fish Department? Lawmakers,…

Sirens are going to sound off in Idaho Falls on Wednesday as Bonneville County Emergency Management Services tests the emergency alert system. The…

A property owner cleaning out a Bonneville County garage found a World War II-era hand grenade, which has caused a partial road closure. The owner of…

Voters in Aberdeen’s School District 58 have approved $275,000 every year for fives years to make much needed repairs in their schools.…

With school starting soon, most families are hitting up stores for back-to-school supplies. But with a large number of students getting ready for…

Local kids are having a blast at this year’s free celebrate youth event. “You get to go rock climbing and go and jump on the jumping…

A Boeing 737 going from Seattle to Houston made an emergency landing in Pocatello early Tuesday morning. The flight, which left Seattle at midnight,…

Jackson police have released a sketch of the suspect they said has been illegally entering homes and touching women while they were sleeping. The…

A new research building under construction on University Boulevard in Idaho Falls was evacuated Tuesday afternoon. A 55-gallon drum of sulfuric acid…

From shop windows to street signs – driving around Pocatello, it is hard to miss those orange and black welcome signs that have been popping-up…

About $3,500 is missing from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The office found on July 12 that the money was missing over the previous…

Police said a Pocatello man robbed an Afton, Wyo., bank Monday. Afton Police Chief Randy Hadderlie said Donald Sample, 56, entered First National…

Four teenage boys set fire to playground equipment at an Idaho Falls park early Tuesday morning, police said. Officers were called to Esquire Acres…

The Engineering Research Office Building of the Idaho National Laboratory was evacuated briefly Tuesday morning. A motor in the elevator control room…

A local woman found a special treasure hidden in Idaho Falls. “I was looking for my great-great grandfather. He was a corporal in the Civil…

The Idaho Education Task Force voted yes for Common Core standards, minus one member from eastern Idaho. Madison County District Superintendent…

On the first day allowed for filing, three people completed the necessary steps to become an official candidate for Idaho Falls mayor. Sharon Parry,…

The way local students are taught in grades K-12 will change this fall because of the common core standards adopted by the state in 2009. Teachers…

The cost of health care makes it difficult –if not impossible– for some families to get the check-ups and treatments they…

Private land owners can get funding to fix up land charred by this years fires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources…

A number of roads were closed Friday because of flood waters. The only road closed is the Center Street underpass, and that is expected to be open…

While most people dread speaking in front of large crowds, one Idaho Falls man thrives on it, competing against speakers from all over the world.…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he tried to set a woman on fire. Police were called to the 100 block of Third Street around 8 p.m.…

Drugs and money were stolen in a burglary of an Idaho Falls animal hospital. Idaho Falls police said Monday the burglary occurred sometime late…

Bonneville had a chance, the Bees drove down the field and scored a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead over Bingham. But that’s as sweet as it would…

After a red hot start to 2012, Soda Springs saw their season slip away and miss the playoffs. Question 5 in our 30 questions 30 days series asks, Can…

So there’s no longer a trophy, but Idaho State hypothetically won the Gem State Cup on Sunday beating Idaho 2-0. The Win over the Vandals not…

Hundreds of students gathered at Bartz Field over the weekend in attempt to slip into the Guinness Book of World Records. What started as a fun…

30 Questions 30 days series is down to Question 6 which asks if West Side can capture their first state title since 2010. West Side is a perennial…

Flood cleanup is underway in Pocatello. The flash flood Friday left major railroad-crossing roadways closed down, essentially cutting the town in…

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Less than an hour into Friday’s flash flood in Bannock County, half of Pocatello was seemingly underwater. That water made its way to Chubbuck…

Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal car crash Friday evening on Interstate 84 in Gooding County. The agency said 36-year-old Wirake Charles…

Friday’s floods in Pocatello flowed to one of the lowest points in the city. The Center Street underpass saw as much as 12 feet of…

Federal Housing Finance Agency released the statistics on home prices. While Idaho has seen a 9.2% increase over last year, Idaho Falls saw a slight…

The mother of a 21-month-old child who died after being left in a car has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. Rebecca Randall made the plea in…

An Hour long rain delay wasn’t enough to delay Idaho State’s First soccer win of the season. Sloshing through a wet Davis Field, Idaho…

The Quest for 4 began at Century as the Diamondbacks look to raise another banner in 2013. Led by Head Coach PaulineTheiros and a group of…

Led by a team of talented freshman, Century girls soccer has revenge on their minds in 2013. With a motto Beat B-K, the Diamondbacks have State Title…

The Worm Creek Opera House in Preston is in need of some repairs, but a nationally known personality will be helping out next week by already selling…

One of the fastest-growing counties in Idaho is increasing its courthouse security. Bonneville County Commissioners recently voted to increase…

Sen. James E. Risch took questions at the Idaho Falls City Club on Friday. He addressed many issues including, nuclear waste management, domestic…

It’s one of the most anticipated events in eastern Idaho. The state fair in Blackfoot is about a week away, and vendors are already preparing…

Chris comes to Idaho from Indiana, where he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in telecommunications/journalism news. While attending…

Taylor Alward is very excited to join Local News 8. Taylor graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis., in May 2012 with a degree in…

Ido joined the First Alert 8 Weather Team in May 2010. Ido graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a B.A. in communications with an…

Born and raised in eastern Idaho, Steve attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduated from Idaho Falls High School and Ricks College; attended Brigham…

Kylie Bearse is the morning/noon anchor for Local News 8, but she’s often in the weather center or finding stories around eastern Idaho/western…

Marissa Bodnar comes to KIFI from Boston, where she studied at Northeastern University and received a B.A. in Journalism, and minor in Cinema…

Caleb James joined Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News in August 2011 from his hometown of Boulder, Colo. Caleb’s journalism career started…

Jamie joins us from Miami, where she worked as a news writer for the local Fox affiliate, WSVN. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in nearby…

Stephanie Hale-Lopez joined the Local News 8 team as a reporter in February 2012. Stephanie comes to Idaho Falls from Lewiston, where she worked at…

Jessica joined the Local News 8 team in December 2010. A sixth-generation Texan, Jessica left her home state after high school to attend Brigham…

With a 6-1 vote, the Idaho Falls City Council passed the $185 million budget Thursday night for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. During the meeting,…

A man with dementia has been found, Shelley police said Thursday. David Ray Fitch, 64, was found safely on the Snake River near Shelley by a Bingham…

You can see it on windows, on doors and even on a roof. Bengal pride is off-campus as well as on campus. With Idaho State University starting classes…

While many folks rely on their cell phones even more than computers, some areas in rural Idaho can’t access broadband on cell phones.…

A rash of unsolved burglaries in Idaho Falls has some local business owners concerned. Police are still looking for the suspects involved in four…

In an effort to preserve the serenity of the Yellowstone National Park, officials are making big changes to park policy. The National Park Service…

The National Park Service is turning 97, but you are getting the present.Yellowstone National Park said this Sunday, there is free admission to all…

An Idaho Falls man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a boating accident that occurred earlier this month. Christopher L. Fife, 34, of…

The 2-year-old boy hit by a vehicle pulling a trailer Wednesday in Chubbuck has died. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. on the 700 block of…

Are you confused by the petition for Pocatello’s nondiscrimination ordinance? What does the petition do? What does the referendum do? Reporter…

First responders in Burley got a call that an indignant parent found her way into Burley High School and started threatening violence upon the staff…

The former information technology director of Bingham Memorial Hospital, Jack York, has hired a defense attorney in the hospital wiretapping case, so…

Teachers were busy getting their classrooms ready Wednesday afternoon, but they had time to share some advice for parents to help set their children…

With the first day of school for Bonneville District 93 nearly two weeks away, teachers will return to their classrooms with contracts. Educators and…