Month: November 2013

Idaho State Police are making a more frequent number of drug trafficking stops on Interstate-86 near American Falls, while also seizing nearly…

A Mackay man was killed when his pickup rolled on Dove Road in Custer County Monday. Idaho State Police said Kolton Kimball, 25, was traveling north…

With the Heinz plant in Pocatello shutting down, more than 400 people will soon be out of work. One charity in Pocatello said this will add to the…

Here are the final scores Friday and Saturday high school football semfinal games in Idaho. If you know a score that is not listed here, email us at…

Working tirelessly through the morning, volunteers emptied the old Ethel Boyes Elementary School on Brentwood Drive in Idaho Falls.…

More than 50 neighbors pulled together to help one local boy receive his early Christmas wish. Since Sunday, the video of the neighbors decorating…

Whether its overseas or right in our back yard the American Red Cross prides itself on disaster relief. But it wouldn’t be the lifesaver that…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is raising awareness of the disease called Lymphedema, which affects 140 million people. Lymphedema is…

Here are final scores from Friday’s high school girl’s basketball games. If you know a score that is not listed here, email us at…

It often starts with a single e-mail, written by a person who claims to be stranded in The Philippines after last week’s typhoon, and needs you…

Students and staff at Ethel Boyes Elementary School in Idaho Falls got their first look at their brand new school Friday. The school has a media…

You have seen the devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the news. More than 2,000 people are dead. Nearly 4,000 people are injured. Two million…

A man with Blackfoot ties is seeing the devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. Jeffery Hammett, who is deputy headmaster at a school…

Jefferson County Prosecutor Robin Dunn will reimburse the county for all payments made to Dunn Law Offices for its handling of a federal court case…

Alexis is a delightful young teen who loves having family pets (pugs are her favorites) and would love to be part of an adoptive family that has a…

Serenity is very bright, fun, loving and affectionate. (She gives the world’s greatest hugs!). She really enjoys cuddling and reading books…

Hillcrest High School senior, Makayla Cunningham wins the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award for this week. Makayla is a horse…

Former Bingham Memorial Hospital IT Director Jack York did not appear for a scheduled status hearing before District Judge David C. Nye in Blackfoot…

Boise-based opera company Opera Idaho performed “The Marriage of Figaro” in the Jensen Grand Concert Hall of the Stephens Performing Arts…

Thursday is World Diabetes Day. For the first time in Idaho Falls, an awards celebration was held for people living with diabetes. Decades ago when…

The Idaho National Lab has found a cheaper way to fuel its bus fleet — which could mean big savings on fuel prices for everyday drivers. The…

It started with Black Friday, and now, many major retailers are going a step further and opening on Thanksgiving Day. But it has many upset. “I…

The Heinz plant in Pocatello is closing its doors. The facility, which employs 410 people, will join two other Heinz locations in having its…

Chubbuck and Pocatello police have arrested three persons in connection with a spree of vehicle burglaries and car thefts Wednesday. Jacob Quarve,…

Someone drove a vehicle into a Chubbuck pet store and stole puppies late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Police said the vehicle was…

A Pocatello police K9 found a suspected burglar hiding in the trunk of a car early Thursday. Police were called to Shaw Auto Parts shortly after…

A Pocatello man was charged with a felony of sexual battery of a 16-year-old girl. Pocatello police Lt. Paul Manning said Wednesday that Christopher…

Del Monte Meats in Pocatello has had complaints made by a neighbor who wished to not be identified. Many of the complaints were serious, including an…

The City of Idaho Falls has big plans for its Greenbelt, but before those plans go any further, it’s asking the public for ideas and input.…

One Jefferson County animal clinic has treated six dogs hit by cars this week. It leaves some people wondering if dogs are being hit on purpose. Some…

“Bless Me Ultima” tells the coming-of-age story of a boy, but that’s not what has parents at Teton High School outraged. “A…

Electric cars haven’t reached the same popularity in east Idaho as it has in other parts of the country. It may be due to the hassle of…

Two female LDS missionaries were attacked by Albanian terrorists in Kosovo on Wednesday. “We can confirm two sister missionaries were beaten in…

The final path has been decided for the Gateway West Project, which will build a 1,000 mile-long, 500,000 volt transmission line through Wyoming and…

The Idaho National Laboratory has eliminated just under 20 support positions. INL Communications and Governmental Affairs spokesperson Misty Benjamin…

After more than a century, a Civil War monument was re-dedicated at Rose Hill Cemetery on Monday. The monument was hidden behind decades of growth.…

Have you been mudding lately? Have you ever done it on accident? One county says people are doing it on accident more often. Dirt roads may look…

The Idaho insurance exchange board met in Boise behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was held because former board member Frank Chan…

Doctors said screening kids for developmental problems can help detect some serious issues early. But a study released this week shows less than 30…

An inmate at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center has tested positive for Hepatitis A. The Idaho Department of Corrections said the inmate…

When the Bonneville District 93 School Board meets Wednesday night, it will decide if Bonneville High School can start a Gay-Straight Alliance. The…

Bonneville School District 93’s Chuck Shackett will be honored as a 2014 Superintendent of the Year. The award comes from the Idaho Association…

A spokesperson for the FBI said Tuesday the agency is helping in the investigation of the Chubbuck church vandalism. Chubbuck police said the…

Roberts Elementary School celebrated the 95th birthday of its librarian, Lavern Tomchak, Monday afternoon. Tomchak has been the school’s…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at the Rexburg Police Department’s shooting range. The range is on…

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has given final approval to the route of the proposed 990-mile high-voltage Gateway West Transmission Line…

Mrs. Powell’s bakery has been a part of Ammon for nearly the past decade, but they could be closing if a new owner doesn’t buy it. The…

A new store that is all about healthier living is opening Tuesday. The new store is called Natural Groceries and is located on 17th Street. The store…

An Ammon girl got a heartwarming surprise at school this Veterans Day. Her military uncle arrived from Afghanistan and decided to surprise her.…

The Idaho State Board of Education is jumping on a national initiative to have every high school senior apply for a post-secondary program.…

Except for a few run-off races the city elections are over, but did you ever wonder what it takes to put it all together? We may take them for…

Police have seized more than 50 pounds of marijuana in two traffic stops in Power County. On Monday just before 9 a.m., Idaho State Police and a…

The suspect in an Idaho Falls stabbing died in a crash near Ririe early Monday. Idaho State Police said around 3 a.m., Tay W. Misseldine, 23, of…

Luke Jones joined the Local News 8 and Eyewitness News team as a reporter in October 2013. He joins us from Neighborhood Network News in Boston,…

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…

Todd returns to Idaho and joins Channel 3 Eyewitness News from KVOA News 4 in Tucson, Ariz., where he was the weekend weather anchor and weekday…

Chris Cole, who was born and raised in Pocatello, cares about what’s happening around his home Chris graduated from Idaho State University in…

Dan joined our news team in March 2012. After going to college at the University of Minnesota and eventually graduating with honors from the…

People would often find Kaitlin, a Southern California native, roaming about her neighborhood with her parents’ 1991 camcorder. She is still…

Jeff Landers took over as sports director of the KIFI and KIDK news team in March 2011. He comes to Idaho from northeast Michigan, where he spent a…

Tatevik Aprikyan joins Local News 8 from her hometown of Seattle and is thrilled to fulfill her dream of being a reporter. Tatevik moved to Seattle…

Why not start the winter with a little more than reindeer games? If you’re on a tight budget, you may want to hit up the annual ski sale put on…

The Carlsons were devastated to hear of the destruction in the Philippines, where their 20-year-old son, Joseph, is serving as a missionary for The…

No matter the adversity of the 2013 Men’s Basketball season, Junior Center Ajak Magot can handle it. Just the fact he’s alive and able to…

Christmas is still a month away, but the holiday is coming early for one local house notorious for its extravagant light show. Brad Winters has been…

Down 28-7, Idaho State did all it could to come back against the Vikings of Portland State. Unfortunately the comeback fell short as ISU loses in its…

Shelley continued its dominance of the 3-A football class beating Snake River 26-0…

It’s become an international news story that started in Pocatello. Pocatello High School girls basketball coach Laraine Cook was fired over a…

Here are the final scores of Thursday, Friday and Saturday night high school football playoff games in Idaho. The single local Wyoming playoff game…

Over a grassy course, up and down hills, and winding their way through trees, cyclists of all ages rode through Freeman Park Saturday as part of the…

The Idaho Falls Aquatic Center could be getting an $80,000 renovation in December. The center is nearly three decades old and needs to be upgraded to…

Idaho is finding the right formula for maintaining roads during the winter. According to ITS International, the technology used by the Idaho…

It’s a crime of opportunity, and opportunity’s been presenting itself an awful lot lately. There were a total of 120 break-ins in the…

School District 25 is now speaking out about the firing of the former Pocatello High School girl’s basketball coach. Laraine Cook was fired…

A missing 74-year-old hunter has been found, Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde said. Wilde said the man’s truck had problems in the…

Searchers located an airplane that went missing on Wednesday and officials in west-central Idaho confirmed that all three on board were killed. The…

A new report from the Idaho State Department of Education predicts how students will perform with the more rigorous Common Core standards. The…

Federal research indicates grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem have a varied diet and are minimally affected by a decrease in the…

Four Idaho couples are suing the state in federal court to challenge laws banning same-sex marriage and denying recognition to same-sex couples who…

Sugar-Salem High School senior Lydia Garner loves to serve. “Through service I’ve helped people know that they really can do something…

Ryan’s favorite people right now are the significant adults in his life. When you first meet Ryan, he can be reserved and, perhaps, a bit shy.…

He wanted to live the life of a Ponzi prince, and he almost got his wish. Now Daren Palmer’s in jail, but the home he started building five…

Are your children doing drugs? Do they drink? What about their friends? One group is holding a conference to make sure they don’t. They call it…

An Illinois man will pay $168,600 to pay the cost of suppressing the Ten Mile Fire in Lemhi County. The fire started July 18, 2012, on land owned by…

He are results for contested city races and bond elections in eastern Idaho. App users, please got to the following page to see results:…

A man was arrested in connection to at least seven home burglaries in Idaho Falls. Aaron R. Stewart, 25, of Idaho Falls, faces five felony counts of…

Two people died when an SUV crashed into a canal near Rigby on Wednesday. The 2001 Trailblazer left the road and crashed into a canal at 440 N. 3950…

As part of National Adoption Month we feature several children in foster homes waiting for adoption. She looks older but Najwa is just 12 years old.…

Election Day was Tuesday, but two cities will still have to decide on a few of their elected officials in a runoff December 3. But what is a runoff…

The Idaho Innocence Project in Boise has been working to free wrongfully imprisoned people in Idaho, but the non-profit organization is losing most…

Jefferson County election officials had quite the chaotic night of counting. Ballot counting started at Rigby City Hall after polls closed around 8…

The North Bingham County District Library will not get the new building they hoped for. Voters turned down the bond for a new facility during…

With temperatures dropping, it may be a good idea to prepare your car for snow and bad weather conditions. Mechanics said if people put off…

Since August, a special committee has been meeting to discuss federal land in Idaho. Some lawmakers want the state of Idaho to take over lands that…

This year there are nearly double the number of students attending the Technical Careers High School in Bonneville School District 93. With more…

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an emergency grant to provide re-employment service to about 50 former workers at a potato processing…

After Rebecca Casper won her bid for mayor Tuesday, she said her first order of business is communication with the people of Idaho Falls. “The…

It’s nearly the end of Mayor Mike Virtue’s service for Blackfoot. “I had my day eight years ago,” said Virtue on Tuesday,…

Sheriff’s offices in seven different counties around southeast Idaho could be implementing a program they’ve never done before. On…

Tuesday was the last election Steven England would see as Chubbuck’s mayor. He has been in the office for eight years. Before that, he was on…