Month: February 2015

After a couple of moves in its young life, the Rexburg Mobile Food Pantry may have found a new home at the Wilcox Fresh warehouse in Thornton. Over…

A new development plan is looking to spruce up Pocatello’s downtown area and reuse some existing infrastructure. The plan is being worked on by…

Scott Richardson is fighting world hunger by farming without dirt. Richardson has created a self-sustaining process using less water, less space and…

Idaho lawmakers are trying to figure out how to to fund highway and bridge repairs. They are looking at a bill increasing the fuel tax. Lawmakers are…

Legislative budget-writers moved several million dollars around Tuesday morning in a last-minute bid to save broadband in Idaho high schools. But…

A Bonneville County deputy got a family out of a burning house on Valentine’s Day. According to a news release from the sheriff’s office…

Idaho State University released data Tuesday on the cost of maintaining Serval House, the university president’s off-campus residence. The…

Out with the old and in with the new. The original Artco building on the corner of 2nd East and Main Street in Rexburg came crashing down as…

The open enrollment period for the health insurance marketplace ends Sunday at 11:59 p.m. If you miss tonight’s deadline you won’t have a…

BOYS H.S. DISTRICT BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 TOURNAMENTSugar-Salem 42*South Fremont 53 F Teton 54*Shelley 84 F 2A DISTRICT TOURNAMENTRirie 22*Firth 63…

Wednesday night community leaders and “stars” will lace up their dancing shoes for the Relay For Life’s Dancing with the Idaho…

After a crippling downturn during the recession, some say Idaho’s tourism industry is finally back from the brink. According to the…

Special Olympics Project Unify in Eastern Idaho needs local volunteers to help with unified sports in our community. Reporter Christina Jensen spoke…

More people are buying their cars used rather than new and because of it some local used car dealerships are already doing than they did in 2014. The…

Presidents Day is typically one of the biggest skiing days of the year, but with the unseasonably warm weather this February, some people were out…

A man died in a Bonneville County crash around midnight Sunday. When emergency crews arrived at the wreck in the 7000 block of North Fifth West, they…

A child was hit by an SUV in Pocatello on Sunday afternoon. Around 4:10 p.m., Richard E. Purin, 30, of Pocatello, was driving west on Mink Creek Road…

Idaho lawmakers are considering a proposal that would make prescription eyeglasses tax-exempt. There are already similar exemptions for hearing aids,…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Skyline 71Blackfoot 49 F *Preston 48Burley 45 F *Highland 58Twin Falls 50 F Minico 60*Hillcrest 76 F *Century 78Idaho Falls 71 F…

It’s a personal three letter word that some feel uncomfortable talking about sex. The movie that has gained a lot of national attention,…

According to AAA of Idaho, the Gem State has the lowest price for gasoline in the country. The Idaho Department of Labor said low prices can have an…

A local junior high school student spent hundreds of dollars on his valentine, but he didn’t pick just one. Keegan Wolfe gave every girl at…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested on four counts of sexual abuse of a minor under 16. Police said they began investigating Paul E. “Rick”…

A 17-person committee has been selected to assess the current condition of Servel House, which has been Idaho State University’s presidential…

Patrons of the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District will be able to meet candidates for school superintendent. An open house with selected candidates…

Twenty-five years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, some people are saying eastern Idaho still has a ways to go. A few…

An Idaho Falls business was broken into sometime between Wednesday and Thursday. Management told police around 8 a.m. Thursday that someone forced…

The American Dog Derby won’t be happening this year. It was supposed to be Feb. 19 to Feb. 21 in Ashton, but the warmer temperatures prompted…

A man has been arrested in Teton County in connection to a stabbing in Tetonia. The Teton County Sheriff’s Office said 26-year-old Timothy…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Skyline 62Pocatello 57 F GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL5A TOURNAMENTBonneville 42*Madison 52 F 4A TOURNAMENTPreston 32*Rigby 45 F 3A…

It’s been a little more than a month since SkyWest switched out its 30-seat planes with 50-seat jets at Pocatello Regional Airport. But airport…

The Idaho Falls City Council is going to keep the run-off election system in place. A few months ago, the council appeared ready to drop the run-off…

Madison High School senior Logan Bagley is a member of the elite gold team of the Idaho Ballroom Academy and loves it. “It’s really,…

Three capital projects are costing the city of Pocatello more than previously thought, according to a review by the city’s finance department.…

The city of Pocatello is teaming up with the Department of Homeland Security on the issue of cybersecurity. They’re promoting public education…

Makeup store ULTA is coming to Ammon. The 10,000-square foot building is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend. It’s in the Ammon Town Center…

More potatoes could be on school cafeterias menus in the near future. The potato industry is targeting younger generations by bring spuds from the…

An arrest has been made in connection with the triple murder that occurred in Oneida County in April 2013. The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLIdaho Falls 86*Bonneville 89 F/OT Blackfoot 46*Century 52 F *Madison 81Highland 59 F Preston 36*Rigby 44 F *Hillcrest 72Skyline…

The final concept for the Groveland Road and U.S. 26 intersection in Bingham County were up for public comment Wednesday night. For three years,…

Chubbuck is Idaho’s 16th largest city and it’s getting bigger. But some fear the population is growing faster than the local economy and…

What would you do if you won $500 million? That was big question for many ahead of the big Powerball drawing Wednesday. In Malad, there were more…

Bingham Academy completed the first phase of its accreditation candidacy Wednesday. The academy opened in August and is working toward full…

Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen pleaded not guilty to four felony charges in district court Wednesday. He faces three charges of use of public…

No snow on the ground might be nice for some folks. For ski resorts like Kelly Canyon, it can make business tough. “It’s a lot of…

The Bannock County commissioners didn’t waver from their decision to suspend the North Bannock County Fair Wednesday, but not before getting an…

The Pocatello Free Clinic received a grant Wednesday for more than $36,000 to help upgrade its equipment. The Portneuf Medical Center and the…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested after police said she stole about $500 in gift cards and cash from her employer. Police said Wednesday that Walmart…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is saying goodbye to one of its own. Sgt. David Freihad his last day on the job Tuesday. “For 30 years…

Two JCPenney employees were arrested on warrants for grand theft after stealing thousands of dollars in merchandise from the store, Idaho Falls…

The National Weather Service in Pocatello is calling the 2014-2015 winter the warmest on record. But as temperatures continue to hover above normal,…

Idaho Sen. Jim Patrick, R-Twin Falls, is proposing a bill that would require Idaho students to pass a naturalization test before graduating from high…

Police have released surveillance videos in both of the burglaries occurred in Idaho Falls over the weekend. An alarm went off around 2:15 a.m.…

Valentines Day is just around the corner and with it comes roses, chocolates, and maybe a night out. For our military veterans, especially those in…

GIRLS DISTRICT BASKETBALL5A TOURNAMENTHighland 34*Hillcrest 38 F 4A TOURNAMENTRigby 25*Century 53 F Pocatello 36*Preston 40 F 3A DISTRICT 5…

To ease the workload for Idaho’s public defenders, a state committee introduced four bills that would change some misdemeanor charges into…

A recent resolution could prove to be moot for the city of Idaho Falls if the Senate State Affairs Committee repeals the 2013 law that allows for…

Valentine’s Day is one of the year’s most loving holidays. But as hearts swell this Saturday, so will pocketbooks. As the big day…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Valley 60Hansen 49 F *Challis 59 Mackay 47 F GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL3A DISTRICT 6 CHAMPIONSHIPShelley 52*Sugar-Salem 57 F 2A…

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance welcomed Dr. Johannes Loschnigg Monday night to discuss the politics of climate change. Loschnigg is the…

Economists call it the “silver tide.” They’re talking about the wave of retirees expected as the baby boomer generation enters…

A man pleaded guilty Monday in connection to a Pocatello bank robbery. Ronald Allen Shumaker robbed US Bank on Yellowstone Avenue on June 17. He…

If you like the show “Shark Tank” you’ll get a kick out of this. The BIG Competition is like a smaller version of the show. This is…

The Republican Presidential Caucus in Idaho may be a thing of the past. Party leaders voted to go back to a primary instead, if the Legislature…

Data breaches at stores like Target, Home Depot and Albertson’s might make it harder for you to file your taxes. Turbotax.com has temporarily…

Tyler joins Local News 8 from Milwaukee, Wis., where he interned with CBS affiliate WDJT-TV. Tyler is no stranger to the state of Idaho. He studied…

After he spent the weekend on the run, police arrested a Chubbuck man suspected of stalking Sunday. Jordan James Hunt, 24, violated a no-contact…

After a flood in Salmon over the weekend, a family of five was not sleeping in their home. “You know the story behind those things that…

The Mackey Miners will have a chance to build on last season’s 2nd place State Tournament finish. The Miners punched their ticket to state…

By Idaho State Athletics Idaho State battled Weber State touch before falling 70-63 Saturday on the Idaho Central Credit Union Court inside Holt…

If you had to pack a 72-hour kit, would you know where to start? Learning how to pack one was one of the tips and tricks locals learned at the fifth…

Construction crews began work on the long-awaited South Valley Connector Tuesday. Also known as the Cheyenne Overpass, the $13 million project will…

The city of Ammon has made changes to a city ordinance that has caused several people problems during the past. Prior to the changes, a vehicle could…

The city of Ammon wants to improve public safety by changing how it alerts the community during emergencies. The city plans to test the system by…

A local teenager is hoping to bring awareness to an important issue. She said her mother had no idea she had problem, but on a trip to Alaska her…

If the state does not come up with funding in the next two weeks, some high school seniors’ graduation could be put on hold. That’s…

“The first thing is to always look at what do I want the rest of my life to look like,” said Terry Hansen with Hansen Group. Hansen says…

Mormon church leaders are making a national appeal for a “balanced approach” in the clash between gay rights and religious freedom. The…

Several postal workers at Pocatello’s Flandro Drive processing center tell Local News 8 they received letters Thursday warning of possible…

High school is a time when many young people discover their passion in life. That’s been the case with Hillcrest High School senior James…

Contractors and business owners in Ammon are going to have to pay more to set up their water. This comes after the Ammon City Council passed a…

Cabela’s general manager was introduced at the Ammon City Council meeting Thursday night. Curtis Smith was introduced by Mayor Dana Kirkham.…

Local News 8 has learned T-Mobile may still be interested in building a cell tower in Chubbuck. In December, Chubbuck City Council denied the…

There’s no doubt that Pocatello’s Fire Department has the fire trucks and ambulances to take care of a situation today – it’s…

Mary Vagner, superintendent of Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 spoke Thursday about the state of schools in the district at the Gate City…

Smoke alarms went off at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Thursday morning. Several fire engines arrived at the hospital around 8:30. The…

Almost six months after the Monarch fire, impacted businesses in Pocatello’s Old Town area are getting back to normal. The September fire cost…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL*Rigby 61Blackfoot 47 F Idaho Falls 58*Hillcrest 81 F Bonneville 63*Madison 78 F *Century 85Preston 75 F/OT Highland 63*Skyline…

A Pocatello family has questions for Idaho State University about Serval House, the president’s official off-campus residence. But they got…

As the National Letters Of Intent started rolling into Pocatello, the Idaho State coaching staff breathed a sigh of relief. The madness that is…

As measles cases rise across the country, Idaho has not reported any cases. However, over 100 cases have been reported in neighboring states such as…

As more people and businesses relocate to eastern Idaho, county and city officials want to reach a common ground concerning land disputes. Wednesday…

The Pocatello Animal Shelter is moving into its new building this weekend. The move will start Saturday and finish Tuesday, Feb. 10. The shelter will…

Help Inc. has closed its Idaho Falls office, effective immediately. Its board of directors cited “financial issues” as the reasons for…

The Jefferson School District ordered a lockdown of the Farnsworth Elementary School shortly before 2 p.m. Wednesday after students reported an…

Keys left at a crime led to an Idaho Falls man’s arrest Tuesday. An Idaho Falls man was arrested Tuesday on a felony charge of malicious injury…

Idaho Falls police have identified the man they said stole hundreds of steel concrete form clips. Police said they got a tip on Nov. 4 about the…

By the year 2050, this planet will be packed with 9 billion people, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization predicts. The FAO is growing…

Two people were arrested in connection with a New Year’s Day killing in Idaho Falls. Nubia B. Castillo-Mendoza, 20, and Keith W. McQuilliams,…

A national cable network will be looking back at a serial killer who haunted eastern Idaho over two decades ago. Investigation Discovery is…