Month: March 2015

A one-time Idaho Falls financial manager was sentenced to prison Tuesday. Matthew Lewis Udy, 45, will serve 27 months in prison followed by three…

E-cigarettes or vape cigarettes are still a relatively new item in store shelves and smoke shops. For some parents in Rexburg, they’re learning…

Local News 8 and the local business’s listed below are pleased to provide for our area viewers the live broadcast of the 184th semiannual…

Scammers have been calling many eastern Idaho residents, saying either to pay up or get arrested. When they call, the victim’s caller ID shows…

The court of the NCAA Men’s Final Four was at Shelley High School Monday afternoon to kick off a nationwide tour. While 68 basketball teams try…

About 2,000 migrating snow geese apparently died of avian cholera in the Mud Lake and Market Lake wildlife management areas, the Idaho Department of…

The Flandro Drive mail processing center in Pocatello is just one month away from closure and it now looks like efforts to save it are failing.…

Since the beginning of March, two fires have devastated two homes in Pocatello. Although the second fire’s exact cause hasn’t been…

A wanted man is dead after being shot by a bondsman Sunday afternoon in Ammon. There is a difference between a bondsman and a bounty hunter. A…

Hitt Road south of Sunnyside Road will close for construction Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Earlier, the City of Idaho Falls had given a…

Two people were being held in the Bannock County Jail on firearm and drug charges after a routine traffic stop Sunday. Pocatello police said Eric…

Snow King Mountain Resort has won permission to replace its Rafferty Lift and construct a new ski trail. The project required Bridger-Teton Forest…

The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen operates seven days a week and it wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers and donations. Hundreds of people…

Pocatello’s Street Department will have crews fixing up nearly 20 streets this week. Crews will begin crack sealing streets at 7:30 a.m. to…

An Ada County man is dead after a shooting occurred in Ammon on Sunday afternoon. Sgt. Jeff Edwards of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office…

The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello has recently undergone a major transformation for its 100-year celebration, including bringing in…

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Two former governors are threatening to sue the U.S. government. Former Idaho Govs. Phil Batt and Cecil Andrus filed a “notice of their…

George Dyer has performed at opera houses throughout the world. Lately he’s shifted his talents to performing everything from oldies to…

A Pocatello investor is trying to launch a product he says will not only make it easier to ravel up cords, but could also create jobs for veterans.…

Eighth grade girls from across Eastern Idaho explored science, technology, engineering and math careers Friday. It’s for the “My Amazing…

Quinoa is quickly becoming a popular health food. In fact, local growers have started planting quinoa, which could mean some big changes to our area…

Blaine and Butte County commissioners are working to get Congress to pass Legislation that would make the Craters of The Moon National Monument a…

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued its final Request for Proposal for the Idaho Cleanup Project. The winner of the $1 billion, five-year…

A trio of small earthquakes occurred near Montpelier on Friday morning. The first and largest was reported at around 11:22 a.m. and measured 3.4…

When bad guys flee, police pursue. But in just the last few weeks, there have been multiple chases in eastern Idaho where officers have had to end…

Josh Mansfield has been in debate his entire high school career. He’s passionate about it. “I enjoy the opportunity to teach somebody…

KIFI-TV and KIDK-TV are looking for a sports director who can blow us away with their best local sports coverage. If you love to cover high school,…

Bannock, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all at different stages when it comes to equipping their deputies with body cameras. But one of them has…

An emergency communications committee is currently drafting a bill that would establish statewide training and certification requirements for police…

A man died in a Salmon apartment fire early Wednesday morning. The Lemhi County Fire Protection District said firefighters arrived at 208 South Saint…

The $56.1 million bond to build a new high school in District 93 failed by 69 votes. More than 4,800 people voted to pass the bond and just over…

They may be toys for some, but yo-yos are serious business for others. On March 21, contestants from across Idaho are expected to descend on the ISU…

The Idaho Falls Police Department identified a 16-year-old boy as a suspected gunman that temporarily shut down the downtown area Wednesday night.…

A local man is raising money for people in a small Alaskan town, after he was saved by its search and rescue team just weeks ago. Randy Gravatt, of…

Trains across the country carrying hazardous materials have been derailing, with one in Illinois spilling crude oil near the Mississippi River…

Some American Falls High School students sponsored a health fair Wednesday for their senior project. Several people took the opportunity to get…

An Idaho Falls woman led police from various agencies on a series of pursuits covering 133 miles, Idaho State Police said. Misty L. Prestwich, 28,…

Voters in Bannock County voted overwhelmingly in favor of a two-year, $9.25 million supplemental levy for Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25.…

A Fort Hall woman is going to prison after she hit a police officer in the face. Caitlin Eagle was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to a…

On Tuesday, voters in eastern Idaho decided school levies. We’ll update this story as results come in. We will post results for Bonneville,…

Here are the results for general obligation bond elections. A supermajority is needed for a bond to pass. Bonneville School District, $56 million to…

Jefferson County will keep its prosecutor after a failed recall election Tuesday. The recall effort needed 9,157 votes to be successful. Although the…

In a tour for local officials, Pocatello Regional Airport’s manager David Allen shared the airport’s plans to develop the airport’s…

It’s the kind of vote that gets people talking. Jefferson county voters have to choose today whether to recall or keep in office their county…

Students at South Fork Elementary School are speaking Chinese- in the classroom. It’s part of the language immersion program. Half of the…

Groundwater levels in the Eastern Snake River Aquifer have been declining for 50 years, according to the Henry’s Fork Foundation. That’s…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is asking for a 2-year supplemental levy. Each year will be $9.25 million, an addition of $750,000 per year.…

A welfare check on a young child resulted in two people being arrested on drug charges. Officers responded to a house on the 200 block of East First…

On Tuesday, voters in eastern Idaho will decide various issues, mostly relating to school levies and bonds. Go to http://idahovotes.gov for more…

An Idaho Falls man threatened an officer with steak knives, police said. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Ashment on Monday night for a…

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper is accepting applications to fill the vacancy on the City Council. Councilman Dee Whittier died March 1 following a…

In exactly one week, Bonneville County voters will decide if they are for or against a $56 million bond. The bond will go toward building a new high…

More than 70 years after the Holocaust, survivors say they are speaking to the last generation that will hear first-hand accounts of what life was…

The city-run Blackfoot Animal Shelter may be able to double the number of animals it holds after a recent donation of kennels and pet carriers from…

A “superbug” infection is hitting hospitals across the nation, but it hasn’t hit any Idaho hospitals yet – and health officials…

For a lot of tourists in north eastern Idaho, grabbing a beer or glass of wine with a meal is part of the vacation. Rexburg allows the sale of…

Idaho lawmakers are discussing a plan to increase teachers’ salaries. The career ladder is one of the major recommendations made by the…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after a gas explosion in a garage Friday afternoon. The explosion occurred around 1:45 p.m. at 1486 East 16th. Police…

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Several people in Jefferson County were trying to round up voters to recall Prosecuting Attorney Robin Dunn. Supporters of the recall were standing…

Fifty years ago Sunday a group of African-Americans marched 50 miles from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They were attacked while protesting to be…

As Idaho lawmakers consider a bill that would legalize cannabis oil, a form of medicinal marijuana, eastern Idaho law officials, like Bingham County…

In the first week of their competition season, a local high school robotics team made big wins, but the team is building more than just robots. Last…

Six people were taken to Portneuf Medical Center Saturday night after a rollover crash on Interstate 15, near Fort Hall. The Idaho State Police…

Every team goes through some kind of adversity throughout a basketball season. Adversity comes in many different forms, for the Challis Girls…

By, Idaho State Athletics It’s been a whirl wind journey for Idaho State’s forward. One year ago she was racking up goals for American…

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On the first Friday of each month, Old Town Pocatello lights up with the First Friday Art Walk. But this month, there was something extra to…

Now, Idaho Falls Power is getting even “smarter” and making it easier for you to save energy as well. “Going out and working with…

The National Transportation Safety Board has been at the crash site all day where long-time Jackson Hole local and beloved actor Harrison Ford…

Idaho State University’s annual Gender and Sexuality conference hosts a variety of speakers on a variety of topics. The purpose of the…

An Idaho Falls woman stole someone’s identity to apply for a credit card and used the card to pay for dental work, said police. Katherine M.…

A former worker at the Idaho Falls Zoo will serve five to 20 years in prison. Raymond Probert, 56, pleaded guilty to sexual battery by lewd and…

Savannah Williams is in the final stages of rehearsals for Snake River’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor…

The Pocatello Pet Lodge is now free to move from its current location to new facilities on Pole Line Road. Pocatello City Council voted to rezone the…

Horses in Bannock County are under watch after a horse near Lava Hot Springs had its tail cut off last week. The Bannock County Sheriff’s…

The Idaho attorney general has reached a settlement with a Rexburg doctor. Dr. Kevin Lee was investigated after being accused of joining other…

Potandon (Po-tan-don) produce is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The Idaho Falls based company is the largest marketer for fresh potatoes and…

A Rexburg man was arrested on suspicion of enticing a child through use of the Internet. Rexburg police said Christian Ramirez Valle, 25, sent…

Idaho Falls police said they have identified the woman who allegedly took a large amount of cash in an envelope that was accidentally dropped by…

After a public hearing Wednesday night, the Rexburg City Council will proceed with an $11.1 million project to update the city’s water system.…

The city of Rexburg announced on Wednesday night the finding of its Water Facility Planning Study. The city took a close look at their water supply,…

The U.S. Department of Energy will pay a $648,000 civil penalty and develop a schedule to permanently remove three 300,000-gallon underground tanks.…

Fourth grade students at Mountain View Elementary School in McCammon celebrated Idaho Day with a “wax museum” featuring famous figures…

Midway Elementary School in Menan had a full slate of activities Wednesday for the first ever Idaho Day. During the day students learned how to…

The Idaho Department of Labor held a health care job fair Wednesday in hopes of playing matchmaker between health care employers and employees.…

Pocatello police are offering a reward for information that might help solve a six-year-old murder case. Eugene Lorene Red Elk was found with severe…

The explosion and fire at a California refinery is responsible for the recent spike in Idaho’s gas prices, AAA said Wednesday. The shutdown of…

Typically, fields in science and technology aren’t where girls are looking to pursue a career. A conference today at Idaho State University…

An Idaho Falls woman suffered an injured foot after it was run over by a train around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday. Idaho Falls police said the 18-year-old…

The Blackfoot City Council was set to revisit a high school senior’s proposal to ban plastic and paper bags Tuesday night, but instead it was…

For years, each Pocatello City Council meeting has opened with an invocation led by a member of a different faith. It’s a practice the…

Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 is asking for $9.25 million in a supplemental levy on March 10. The district said the school board thought long…

One of the biggest myths about heart attacks is thinking you’re too young to have one, but suffering one at a young age isn’t unheard of.…

The City of Idaho Falls will be holding a celebration to honor the Gem State. The first-ever Idaho Day will happen Wednesday to recognize the…

Downtown Pocatello prides itself on preserving its history. That’s why the Historic Preservation Commission is updating resources to make sure…

Clark County Sheriff Bart May says after searchers looked an all-day search of a civil defense cave Friday did not locate a head missing in a cold…

LDS Family Services and Adoption.com are teaming up to make the adoption process a little easier. The agency is going to pay the website’s…