Month: December 2013

Here are stories that were popular on localnews8.com this year. Many of the links below are snapshots in time and do not always show the resolution…

We have an update on the Autos 4 Less signs honoring the military in Idaho Falls. Last week the owner put the banners back up after the city told him…

Losing weight, eating healthy and learning something new. These are just some typical New Year’s resolutions that people tend to make as we get…

The City of Idaho Falls lost an appeal to claim eminent domain outside of city limits for the North Loop Transmission Project on Tuesday. Homeowners…

Police said an Idaho Falls woman was trying to sell meth. Secrita Iverson, 49, was already in the Bonneville County Jail on other charges. She was…

Several western states have decided to raise the minimum wage, but many are worried that Idaho isn’t one of them. With the need for seasonal…

Fans didn’t see much of Ajak Magot in the exhibition against Dickenson State. But what they saw, they liked. Magot had two thunderous putback…

The Idaho State Men’s Basketball team has reached conference play as they play Portland State on…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will soon have a new intensive care unit. The new unit is equipped with better technology to help sick patients…

The affects of the winter weather are creating some slick roads in eastern Idaho. While main roads and highways are mostly clear, some neighborhoods…

Flu season in the Gem State has turned deadly this year. A man over 60 in south-central Idaho died after having the flu, the Idaho Department of…

Carson City, Nev. Sheriff Ken Furlong said murder suspect Michael Dylan Brentlinger may be headed to Driggs where, according to his Facebook page, he…

A murder suspect Nevada law enforcement said might be headed to Driggs died in a standoff with police in Reno on Monday. Michael Dylan Brentlinger is…

A man was killed in an avalanche Thursday in the backcountry near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Teton County Sheriff’s Office identified…

A 450-ton shipment of oil production equipment bound for Alberta, Canada, has covered 40 more miles to Cat Creek Summit on U.S. Highway 20. The…

A controversial wolf-hunting contest went ahead as planned Saturday despite heavy opposition from pro-wildlife groups. Despite death threats and…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a 13-year-old boy with a knife. Idaho Falls police said Diego L. Renteria, 21, was…

Pocatello police are looking for a second suspect they believe was involved in a home invasion on Christmas Eve. Police issued a warrant for Shawn…

An Idaho Falls couple is asking for your help after they say someone crashed into their parked car and fled Friday night. Scott Dees and his wife…

Richard Napier, who owns Idaho Mountain Tracking in Idaho Falls, says nothing quite parallels the joys of backcountry skiing. “Generally…

Two Idaho Falls families are okay after a house fire Friday evening. Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire started in the kitchen. Everyone in the…

Chances are, you’re done with your holiday shopping, or maybe you’ve taken advantage of the after-Christmas sales. Local chain stores say…

Jamison Manwaring of Idaho Falls is talking about life after coming out as a gay Mormon. Manwaring first told his brother and Dad, before he made a…

Two Idaho Falls men walked away unhurt after their pickup rolled into the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Saturday. Josh Brunson, 31, was driving north…

A Pocatello man was taken to the hospital following an accident on Interstate 86 west of Chubbuck. Idaho State Police said William Brydon, 55, was…

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Random dialing may be getting some cellphone users in the Snake River Region in trouble with their bills. Your cellphone will ring, and a phone…

It’s a long way until the school year is over, but Katelyn Kinghorn and the other yearbook staff members are already hard at work. Katelyn…

A federal judge allowed a wolf derby to proceed on public land in Idaho, ruling its organizers aren’t required to get a special permit from the…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says Rex J. Andersen of Arco was killed Thursday afternoon in an avalanche. According to the…

Christmas may be over, but instead of heading back to work, many decided to extend the holiday spirit for another day by hitting the slopes at Kelly…

An American Falls man is $205,000 richer after buying a jackpot-winning ticket from the Christmas Day Wild Card draw. Robert “Peanuts”…

Two eastern Idaho cities are giving special instructions to people on disposing of their Christmas trees. Idaho Falls You cannot put your tree with…

With all the presents under the tree, it’s also a gift to not work on Christmas. However, in some industries it simply can’t be avoided,…

The Bonneville County Sheriffs Office was called to a snowmobile accident late Christmas Eve afternoon. The accident was about three and a half miles…

Idaho Falls police arrested a suspect in the Bingham Mechanical break-in earlier this week.The suspect, Wayne Pearson, 29, was found at the…

All across Eastern Idaho, drivers had to combat visibility as low as one-tenth of a mile on Christmas Day. By the evening most of the fog had…

The wait is over and the presents are open. Whether you were naughty or nice, Santa made his way down the chimney. We decided to check in with…

A family in Pocatello received quite the gift for Christmas – their son, home from military service. “You don’t realize what…

People are expected to be in a giving mood this holiday season, but a few McDonald’s employees never thought the cheer would come their way.…

The Salvation Army in Idaho Falls said this year’s donations are down by $14,000 for its Red Kettle Program. You may have seen red kettles…

Eastern Idahoans scrambled to get last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve. Department stores in Ammon were packed with people trying to fill those holiday…

People can’t always get last-minute shopping done without gas. And one gas station is showering its customers with Christmas cheer. Good 2 Go…

Police are investigating the burglary of an Idaho Falls business. The break-in to Bingham Mechanical on Yellowstone was discovered Monday morning.…

KIDK turned 60 years old Monday. It was a major milestone when Channel 3 went on the air as the first TV station in eastern Idaho. Back then, the…

Adam Butler is being given one more chance to save his own life. The 28-year-old admitted methamphetamine addict has dozens of arrests for…

A slow start to the snow season could leave some riders hesitant to purchase their registration right away. Registering sleds is the law, but if…

A Coast Guardsman from Idaho Falls has died. Travis Obendorf suffered injuries while rescuing crew members from a disabled fishing vessel off the…

Lawmakers are being asked to make some big changes to mental health laws this upcoming legislative session. Currently, there are an increasing number…

The grievance panel in the case of the Pocatello girl’s basketball coach fired for a Facebook photo has decided in her favor. In the final…

The clock is ticking for the health exchange enrollment deadline, but many people still aren’t sure about the affordable care act. Originally…

A Great Neighbor in the Chubbuck/Pocatello area will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to drink. This is the 25th…

A Blackfoot woman died in a rollover crash east of Burley on Saturday. Around 10:20 a.m., Cameron Diaz, 32, was traveling east on Interstate 86 in a…

Omega Morgan has been issued a permit to move an oversized load of oil rig equipment across rural Idaho and into Montana. It is ultimately bound for…

Ask any of the people in Salmon and they’ll tell you there’s nothing they like more than a good hunt. “It is really a way of…

Bethine Church, matriarch of the Idaho Democratic Party and wife of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Church, has died. She was 90. Her son, Chase Church,…

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is making progress on a triple homicide investigation that happened on April 4, 2013, in Holbrook. The…

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The breach at Target is having a huge effect on checking accounts at least at one regional credit union. The debit cards of hundreds of East Idaho…

The state of Idaho ranks third in the U.S. when it comes to volunteerism, according to a recent study. That’s up from No. 10 three years ago.…

Sometimes our military veterans lose their way when they finish their service, and their choices can lead them to legal problems. For a recent…

The Bingham County Sheriff’s office said it has a person of interest as it investigates the shooting of a hunting dog. The sheriff said the…

In advance of an expected storm, Ammon Mayor Steve Fuhriman has issued a snow proclamation order. The order enacts specific rules governing snow…

The Madison School Board will ask its patrons to approve a $2.5 million, ten year plant facility levy at the polls March 11, 2014. It will require a…

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Today schools in Marsh Valley are closing after an outbreak of Pertussis started spreading among students. Southeastern Idaho Public Health…

Many are outraged about the Autos 4 Less veteran signs dispute, but some people are siding with the city of Idaho Falls. Military Affairs Committee…

Many East Idahoans woke up this morning to find some unusual activity on their credit cards. They all had one thing in common: they shop at Target.…

Due to a broken pipe that has caused extensive damage, school will not be in session for South Fremont High School Students on Friday. The broken…

Problems with your heart are a serious health risk. But imagine having heart surgery and leaving the hospital just a few days later. Mabel Groves…

In November, Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz did a story on why you didn’t see weather forecaster Steve Cannon during the month of September.…

The weekly United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winners are often chosen on the basis of their grades, talents and extracurricular…

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A handful of BYU-I students have a bright future ahead of them. The senior class has teamed up with the Idaho National Laboratory to develop a new…

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes are protesting the decision of the tribal court in a child custody case. A tribal member had a child while incarcerated,…

The City of Idaho Falls told an auto sales company to take down its flags honoring the military. “We’re just here supporting the…

A former Costco employee arrested after allegedly recording video of a child in a men’s restroom at the store was in court Wednesday. James…

Toys for Tots in the area are having trouble making sure all the families who applied for toys are getting them this Christmas season. Pocatello is…

Authorities have identified the remains found at American Falls Reservoir. The human remains found at the American Falls Reservoir last month…

A 24-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for lewd conduct with a minor under 16 and sexual abuse of a child under 16. Idaho…

Teton High School in Driggs is among eight schools selected to institute a new Idaho program aimed at reducing suicide among youth aged 10 to 24. The…

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While the fee decreases aren’t going to make a huge dent in your wallet, over time that money can build up. For the city, the decrease means…

The new year will bring about some changes to the Idaho Falls City Council. But that hasn’t stopped the current Council from making one last…

The Peace Corps organization said out of 50 states Idaho comes in at No. 7 with the highest number of peace corp volunteers. Recruiters said having a…

Tuesday marks round two as trustees, auctioneers, and bidders went back to the auction block to try selling the former Hoku Materials plant once…

Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg officially announced its partnership with the University of Utah Medical Group in a public ceremony this…

This week marks the final week of school for universities across the region. However, many students graduating this month are not thinking so much…

NPG of Idaho is looking for an Executive Producer who can lead the number one news team in the Idaho Falls/Pocatello market. The executive producer…

About 2,027 Rigby customers of Rocky Mountain Power were without power this morning for about a half hour. Authorities said the outage began at 10:37…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested for punching a police officer Monday night. Idaho Falls Police said Christopher L. Schmid, 31, punched the officer in…

A dispute over plumbing costs led to the arrest of a Pocatello man Monday on charges of aggravated battery. Pocatello Police said Laurence Greig…

A federal judge will hear the case of conservationists in Washington D.C., Tuesday morning, challenging the removal of Wyoming’s gray wolves…

People in east Idaho are fed up with Rocky Mountain Power after another power outage this past weekend. Many are taking matters into their own hands…

Nonprofit organizations that help house and feed the homeless could receive a $200,000 funding boost this month through the Avenues for Hope Housing…

We are more than a week away from Christmas and that means the rush is on for local post offices. Monday marks the busiest mailing day of the season…

Pocatello utility costs could be going down if the city council approves a new rate schedule Thursday. Because of a November 15, 2013 decision by…

The Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls has accepted a half-million dollar donation from Bill Maeck, of the Maeck Family Foundation. The money will go to…

Heating system leaks and fumes have forced closure of the Bridger Teton National Forest Supervisor’s Office at 340 North Cache in Jackson. The…

You see them every Christmas – the Salvation Army bell ringers. Bell ringer Gary Porter spends 8 hours a day, six days a week in front of…