Month: October 2014

The Idaho Falls Regional Airport postponed a new flight path from Idaho Falls to Boise. Since 2010 the airport has been trying to get an airline to add flights from Idaho Falls to Boise. About six months ago, the airport began working with an air charter company to start these flights. They were supposed to

With the Pocatello Animal Shelter just two months from opening its new building, Saturday’s 17th annual Run With the Big Dogs took on a whole new meaning. “It’s like a child,” said Animal Shelter Manager Danielle Garcia. “Everybody thinks their dog’s the cutest.” And there were plenty of dogs to see at the Ross Park

Here are final scores from Friday’s high school football games. Two local games this week were played Thursday. Those are below Friday’s scores. To see highlights, go to localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app. *Blackfoot 42Bonneville 6 *Hillcrest 21Skyline 14 Rigby 15*Madison 34 *South Fremont 56Marsh Valley 28 Shelley 0*Snake River 19 Jerome

Have you ever thought about starting your own business, but were too afraid to make the jump? The Idaho Department of Labor says you’re not alone — and it has a solution. The best resource for entrepreneurs to get help is at the Idaho Department of Labor Business Services Program. Department Officials said there are

Portneuf Medical Center is hoping for the best but preparing for the worst if the Ebola virus arrives in southeastern Idaho. They have a screening process in place if a patient does come in and there are concerns the patient may have the disease. The screening starts by asking what countries the patient has been

Major changes at Cable One have some customers asking questions. Channels are moving, and beginning Jan. 1, economy and standard package customers will need a black converter-box in order to receive a signal. “A few people have been a little concerned. They’re — it’s hard for them to make a change,” said Bill Tietjen, who

Rexburg, Madison County, and the Madison Fire District will make up a $369,431 shortfall to award bids for improvements at the Rexburg-Madison Fire Station. Barry Hayes Construction LLC, of Idaho Falls, submitted the apparent low bid of $1,676,911 to build a second-story addition to the building. The low bid was well above original cost estimates.

The expanding international footprint of the Mormon church will be on display this weekend during a conference that brings 100,000 members to Salt Lake City to listen to guidance and inspiration from church leaders. Thousands of the attendees will be coming from countries outside the U.S., and it is widely anticipated that one of this

A local health clinic that offers medical and dental procedures at reduced rates was recently awarded a $200,000 federal grant. Grand Peaks Medical and Dental in St. Anthony said the money will enable them to extend hours, purchase new equipment and offer new services. “Our mission is access to healthcare for all regardless of ability

A new indoor firing range will be opening near Snake River Landing in November and it’s looking to hire. There are more than a dozen positions available at Guns N’ Gears Sports including sales clerks, firearms instructors and a gun smith. “We are looking for people that are excited to work with firearms and be

The Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center has treated more than 20 children with symptoms consistent with enterovirus, stating Thursday that there are no longer any children with the virus at the facility. Clinical Microbiology Supervisor Nicola Selfa said although testing is limited, the hospital’s ability to test for enterovirus D68 specifically, advanced technology allowed clinicians

Charlie Jensen is a member of the Madison High School girl’s soccer team. “They’re my sisters, and I know I can go to them with anything – and honestly we are such good friends — it’s so fun,” Jensen said. Jensen is the goalie. It’s a tough job, but rewarding. “I love the feeling of

The Pocatello City Council approved the first part of funding for the new Pocatello Zoo entrance. Zoo Director Peter Pruett said they will be building a new ticket booth and adding permanent bathrooms, both of which he said are sorely needed. The council approved the contract, which will now open to a bidding process for

The Housing Authority of the City of Pocatello said since August, it has been helping a new family almost every other day to find affordable housing. Sunny Shaw, executive director, said homelessness is a problem because many families struggling with poverty in the area can’t afford even a two-bedroom apartment. Shaw said that’s why they

Suzanne Friend and her husband, John, visit their home twice a day to take care of their animals. They play with their dog, Scout, and their cats allow their people to pet them. But it’s always temporary, and they have to leave. The flooding in September 2013 left their basement filled with 3 1/2 feet

With week six about to kick off around the Gem State on Thursday night, it’s time to unveil Sports Line’s Power Rankings after a rainy, messy and lightening-delayed week five. While some schools had a bye week, other played just a half of football before Mother Nature electrified the skies around the Snake River Plain.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated eight counties in Idaho as primary natural disaster areas. Bingham, Bonneville, Clark, Minidoka, Blaine, Cassia, Jefferson and Power counties got the classification Wednesday after the flash flooding and hail that occurred from July 25 to Sept. 1. In addition, the USDA said farmers and ranchers in bordering Bannock,

Could a trip to Washington D.C. help the Pocatello Old Town buildings in need of maintenance? Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad thinks it’s worth a shot. At Wednesday evening’s Historic Preservation Commission meeting, the mayor asked for the go-ahead to see what federal grants or groups would be able to help with Old Town buildings in

One Smithsonian exhibit specific to Idaho has landed at the Idaho Museum of Natural History for the first time ever, but it will only be here for eight more weeks. The Smithsonian traveling exhibit is the first of its kind to feature Asian Pacific American history. The museum’s anthropology collection manager Amber Tews said the

Crews began digging up the Bank of Commerce parking lot on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls Wednesday as part of a restoration project. The parking lot made headlines in May when a crane fell through the concrete, hitting one of the cars in the employee parking lot below. The parking lot will be filled in

The Rexburg City Council held a work meeting Wednesday afternoon to review the proposal of “no overnight” parking in areas near BYU-Idaho. According to minutes from a Sept. 17 City Council meeting, Blake Willis, the owner of a couple of apartment complexes, urged that the council discuss outlawing overnight parking within the Pedestrian Emphasis Zone.

As the U.S. continues fighting against the extremist military group known as ISIS, many Muslim-Americans in the Pocatello community want everyone to know the terrorist group is not a representation of their Islamic faith. Some say since the spark of the ISIS movement, there has been a new narrative of fear that has arisen between

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK 3 Eyewitness News (NPG of Idaho/VistaWest Media) is looking for a weekday reporter/weekend weather anchor. We are looking for a reporter who has a high interest in weather. You would join a team of meteorologists who will teach you how to forecast weather conditions for eastern Idaho and western

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re helping give away coupons for reduced-rate mammograms. On Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m., anchor Karole Honas and forecaster Steve Cannon will be at Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls to give out coupons for $45 a mammogram for women with little or no insurance. If you can’t drop

The Idaho Falls Art Council is hosting a new exhibit that features local art in the Willard Art Center. The council is encouraging local creativity and Idaho inspired creations. Artist like Bernadette Regnier work with anything from oil paintings, photography, and printing. “It’s really wonderful showing your art here because so many people relate to