Month: August 2014

As cattle prices rise, some are eyeing rabbits as a cheap alternative for food. The rabbit barn at the Eastern Idaho State Fair was packed this…

A 16-year-old from Rexburg was taken to the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center after he was injured in a car crash early Sunday. The Idaho State…

An emergency call was sent to Jefferson County residents Saturday to warn people about two juveniles who escaped from a detention center. The jail is…

The U.S. Geological Survey said a 3.8 earthquake hit Saturday near Driggs. Viewers reported feeling the earthquake around 3 p.m. The U.S.G.S said the…

A man died in a Bingham County crash Saturday afternoon. The sheriff’s office said the two-vehicle wreck occurred at 1100 South 2400 West…

One of the area’s oldest buildings, a recognized historical monument, is getting some major reconstructive work. The Greek Orthodox Church in…

The Fort Hall Police Department said a man was stabbed to death Friday night in Fort Hall. The stabbing happened around 11:10 p.m. between Hawthorne…

The Idaho State Police are investigating a nine-vehicle crash in Jefferson County that damaged a home and three parked trailers Friday evening. ISP…

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see localnews8.com/sports or the…

The tour started out in the gym with Madison superintendent Geoff Thomas pointing out some of the features. Other school administrators and board…

More locals seem to have a need for speed since the speed limit changed on local interstates. The Idaho State Police said districts in Pocatello and…

Idaho State Police, the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Idaho Transportation Department are partnering together to increase their presence this…

Warren Jeffs’ presence is alive in Eastern Idaho, as he is still running operations for the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day…

Two Blackfoot men died in an industrial accident in Georgetown. The Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office said the two victims, ages 46 and 18,…

You can get local sports news while you are driving to the game. Check out “The Drive with Jeff Landers” on 980 AM ESPN Radio. It airs…

Local News 8 has learned the Defense Threat Regulatory Agency plans to set off an explosion underground just north of the Old Teton Dam site next…

A data breach that was reported at some Albertsons stores in early August impacted all the company’s grocery stores in Washington, Idaho and…

The Republican Bar-B-Q fundraiser was held Thursday night at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls. The guest speaker is very well known on the national…

The Republican Bar-B-Q fundraiser was held Thursday night at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls. Of course, the last time a lot of Republicans got…

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office discovered nine boys had been denied food, beaten and forced to go outside in cold weather without coats.…

The Republican Bar-B-Q fundraiser was held Thursday night at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls. The guest speaker is very well known on the national…

Update: Lucius Robbi died in a car accident near Stanley Lake in Custer County. Click here for the story. A family friend posted a message to…

The Bonneville District 93 School Board will ask voters to approve a new supplemental levy. The board approved a resolution to seek renewal of a $3…

Regional economic development leaders say the outlook for local economic development is looking pretty good. But, that outlook isn’t looking…

After nearly one and a half years of construction, a delegation of Idaho Falls officials were on hand to cut a ribbon and open the D Street underpass…

The Bannock County Commission and clerk said they are saving the county $1.1 million. During the past five years, the Bannock County budget has…

A shop in Power County is a complete loss after a fire Thursday morning. The Chubbuck Police Department said the shop on the 1700 block of Falcon…

A man died in an ATV accident Wednesday at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes. Emergency responders from the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office, Fremont…

While the school district continues to try to let parents know about their school lunch policy change (bit.ly/YXUQIJ), the Pocatello High School…

Some parents in Pocatello got a surprise the first day of school when their kids came home and told them they couldn’t get lunch. It’s…

Spotted knapweed can be dangerous to native plants. “There is nothing underneath it. These plants will release a chemical to allow nothing to…

It came as unwelcome news to Teton School District administrators: Tuesday night a $19 million bond that would have built two new elementary schools…

Some Teton Valley farmers are fearing the worst after a heavy August downpour ruined many of their crops. Hay farmer Harley Hill said he is hoping…

A woman was found dead in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday. The park said Kassandra “Kassie” Wieferich, 21, a park concession…

There’s been more rain this August in eastern Idaho then we’ve seen in 40 years. And that rain has taken one of Idaho’s most…

A missing Rexburg man was found dead in his vehicle. Rexburg police say Donald Ingram Glider, 76, was reported missing Friday. They said Glider…

There was a lot of applause at the Iona Community Center on Tuesday night after the City Council decided against annexing the N’ur subdivision.…

Donald Glider has been found. Click here for the update. Rexburg police want your help in finding a missing man. Donald Ingram Glider, 76, was last…

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A derailed train closed part of Broadway Street in Blackfoot for a few hours Tuesday. The road was closed between Sexton and Bridge streets after…

Idaho has one of the highest skin cancer rates in the nation, and local doctors are saying they are seeing the increase not only in cases, but…

Here are results from Tuesday’s school bond and levy elections. Teton School District 401 A $19 million bond to replace the Victor and Driggs…

Sen. Mike Crapo met with the Fremont County Commissioners. “The fact is, this is a very critical issue to the people of Fremont County and…

A fish ladder is allowing fish to swim upriver to Fall River drainage. The irrigation dam has been there for more than 70 years, but the facility…

Two men now face felony charges after a routine traffic stop led the Pocatello Police K-9 unit to search their car where they found heroin, among…

School districts in eastern Idaho are asking for voters’ help to cover maintenance and building costs Tuesday. Teton School District 401 The…

Nation wide gas prices are decreasing, but not for Idaho. The national average is $3.44 but Idaho is up 33 cents at $3.77. “It probably has…

U.S. sumo wrestling champion and Rigby native Kelly Gneiting decided he was going to do what most would consider would be an unthinkable challenge…

Two men were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop on Interstate 15 just south of the Exit 67 southbound off-ramp at 1:55 p.m. Monday.…

Late at night on most weekends on deserted country roads nearly 100 people typically gather secretly to take part in and watch drag races. “We…

The city of Iona will hear from the public Tuesday night regarding the proposed forced annexation of the N’ur subdivision in Bonneville County.…

$19 billion was spent on home improvement projects in 2013. The home remodeling industry is seeing a rebound after the recession. Experts say since…

Since last year eastern Idaho has seen a 10 percent increase in tourism. Donna Benfield with the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce checks in weekly with…

Monday marked the start of a new semester at Idaho State University. Thousands of new students will be attending ISU this year, and to show support…

On Saturday, some students at Idaho State University rolled-out the black tarp to once again try for a second time at making their way into the world…

Several eastern Idahoans either visiting or living in the Bay Area reported feeling the earthquake that hit the Napa Valley early Sunday morning.…

An Idaho Falls woman says life in her once-quiet neighborhood has become a nightmare since the city embarked on a project to replace water pipes.…

A committee made up of law enforcement officers and a citizen from Idaho Falls determined that the Idaho Falls Police Department was in violation…

A man led police on a car chase on 17th in Idaho Falls on Friday. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said just before noon, a deputy tried…

Officials have released the names of three men who sparked a manhunt near a global financial meeting at Grand Teton National Park. Park spokeswoman…

A 55-year-old Idaho Falls man who fell and likely suffered a broken leg on Mount Heyburn in central Idaho has been rescued after spending a night on…

Traffic delays and a parking crunch are what had fair organizers worried early Friday. Eastern Idaho Fair Manager Brandon Bird said if construction…

The Pocatello Zoo is not only hoping to continue maintaining current exhibits, but wants to bring a new exhibit for a threatened owl species. Cory…

It feels like there will be no end to all the rain in Southeast Idaho, but it still seems to be catching many people off guard when their homes…

It’s gone by many names and now Local News 8 has learned the Hotel on the Falls has been placed into receivership following a series of…

Search teams have found the body of a Russian man who has been missing this week n Grand Teton National Park. The park announced the body of…

Update: Sagiev’s body has been found. Click here for more information. The search for a missing 21-year-old Russian man continued in Grand…

A small plane crashed at the Rigby Airport around 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. Rigby Police Department spokesperson Carol Shackleford said the Rans S6…

Garth Smelser has been named the new supervisor of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in Idaho Falls. Regional Forester Nora Rasure said…

A little boy from Rigby has a pretty big wish that he needs the whole community to help grant. Tayt Andersen is up for a heart transplant as soon as…

The Eastern Idaho Medical Center jump started a program to help emergency responders identify children in the event their parent are guardian is…

Floodwaters are not just hitting cities along the valley, but the city of Arco was also hit by odd weather Thursday. Floodwaters affected many…

Drought in other states have drastically decreased the size the U.S. cattle herd, but the demand for beef remains the same. “They still want to…

The Pocatello City Council approved changes to several city services at Thursday’s city council meeting. Among the changes, folks who use the…

The concept behind the goal of the 100-Mile Club program is simple – have kids log 100 miles each school year and they are bound to succeed…

Madison School District leaders are gearing up for the tough task of convincing taxpayers to vote for a two-year supplement levy worth more than $2.5…

The city of Rexburg is already moving forward with some of the recommendations put forward by its flood task force. The task force was assembled two…

Three men were cited on trespassing charges after a manhunt in Grand Teton National Park on Thursday. National Park Service Rangers and the Teton…

Lights were out for about 100 power customers in Pocatello for more than an hour Thursday afternoon. Idaho Power said the power was off from about…

Severe Thunderstorm Warning:Issued at: 3:36 PM MDT on August 21, 2014, expires at: 4:15 PM MDT on August 21, 2014 The National Weather Service in…

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN POCATELLO HAS ISSUED A* TORNADO WARNING FOR… CENTRAL BUTTE COUNTY IN EAST CENTRAL IDAHO…* UNTIL 400 PM…

A 17-year-old boy was booked into the 3B Detention Center on Thursday on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon on school property. Bonneville…

As the Intermountain Energy Summit in Idaho Falls wrapped up Wednesday, state and national officials continued discussions for a national energy…

Starting a business these days can be difficult, and starting a business with family members is usually advised against. But two local sisters are…

A tornado touched down near Mackay in Custer County early Wednesday afternoon. A thunderstorm with a developing funnel cloud moved over the Lost…

Tuesday’s Wyoming primary election left the town of Jackson with two candidates for mayor. Sara Flitner was the lead vote getter with 36.9…

After at least one home was damaged during flash flooding in Ammon and eastern Idaho Falls Tuesday night, Local News 8 is asking if the storm drains…

Grand Teton National Park and the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing person. Aleksandr Sagiev, 21, of Russia…

Longfellow Elementary School students will start school a week later than planned. The first day of school will be Sept. 9. All other schools in…

Jackson and Teton County, Wyoming, voters have set the stage for November’s general elections. Thirty-four percent of registered county voters…

A Bonneville County District Court has issued a permanent injunction against Tony S. Sellers of Idaho Falls. Sellers was sued by the Idaho Department…

Heavy rain and hail hit Idaho Falls Tuesday night causing large puddles on streets and parking lots. Viewers have sent pictures showing the large…

A 75-year-old Pocatello man was killed Tuesday evening when his dump truck rolled over him. Idaho State Police said Devere Lowry was releasing the…

A special needs baseball team got the royal treatment at the Idaho Falls Chukars game Tuesday night. Thanks to the generosity of the Chukars, the…

While most students are anxious about that first day of school, some parents are feeling the pressures of the back-to-school shopping dread mounting.…

Recent whether could weigh heavy on eastern Idaho farmers. Many said crops have been degraded by the unseasonable weather. “The rain happened…

The Bonneville County Sheriff deputies dove into Gem Lake to pick a weeds because they have the proper diving equipment. Flowering rush is an…

Two men were arrested August 14, 2014 after Jackson Police and the Teton County Sheriff’s Office searched a home in the 100 block of Aspen…

A man accused of robbing a Pocatello bank pleaded not guilty on Monday in 6th District Court in Pocatello. Authorities said Ronald Allen Shumaker,…

Livestock are auctioned every year at county fairs throughout Idaho, but this year’s 4-H auction in Teton County was pretty special. A single…