Month: May 2015

Work on the light at the intersection of Ammon Road and First Street is now complete. The light became operational May 14. The $300,000 project aimed…

Reservoirs and dams in the region are experiencing an earlier-than-normal drop in their water levels. As of Monday, the American Falls Dam is sitting…

A road construction project will be slowing down traffic on Woodruff for most of the summer. Phase 1 of the Woodruff Avenue project is moving traffic…

Eastern Idaho Public Health celebrated 10 years of success with its Fit and Fall Proof program. The program was implemented throughout Idaho to…

A Pocatello man has entered a plea agreement in two bank robberies. Randy Ted Jordan is set to change his plea to guilty at a hearing May 28 in U.S.…

Happening Hounds and the Humane Society of the Upper Valley are holding their spring pet food drive. The food will help animals in the HSUV’s…

Another truck that was too high for Idaho Falls’ D Street underpass crashed Monday morning. Police said they got the call around 10:20 a.m. The…

Pocatello Distance Runner Elijah Armstrong ended his High School career with two more State Championships in the 1600, and 3200 meter runs. Armstrong…

Blazing Grace Church visited with members in Soda Springs to bless them and their motorcycles for a safe ride this year. The church has been doing…

Idaho’s Special Olympics Summer Games are next month in Moscow. A Pocatello team held a fundraiser to help get them there. The Pocatello…

Bond and levy referendums have grown increasingly controversial in eastern Idaho. The bond referendum in Bonneville Joint School District 93 seems…

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Take a walk through Pocatello on any given night and you’ll often hear the cars long before you see them. But one man is on a mission to change…

One of the suspects in last weekend’s beating death of Josh Olzak was arrested for a different crime Saturday night. Tanner Cox was arrested…

Two people were arrested in a drug bust in American Falls, the Power County Sheriff’s Office said Friday. Deputies said they got a warrant to…

A Pocatello lawmaker is refusing to be reimbursed for a special legislative session scheduled Monday to discuss a once-rejected bill that would have…

At least some of the 2,200 snow geese that died in March in the Mud Lake and Market Lake wildlife management areas were killed by poison intended for…

An SUV crashed into and onto other vehicles and came to rest against a billboard early Friday morning. Police said a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer left the…

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Sam Young has acquired an appreciation for jazz and loves singing songs of that genre with her choir teacher accompanying her on the piano. But she…

Homeowners in Old Town Pocatello saw widespread flooding Friday when heavy rain overwhelmed the city’s aging storm drains and left inches of…

Construction has begun on an RV park for out-of-town patients at Portneuf Medical Center. Once completed in July, the RV park will hold up to six…

Cabela’s is now officially open in Ammon. The staff opened the doors Thursday morning to more than 1,000 eager shoppers. Some of them had…

Idaho Falls police have identified two suspects in connection with the beating death of 36-year-old Josh Olzak. Police said Tanner R. Cox of Idaho…

A Chubbuck man is accused of stealing nearly $260,000 in VA and Social Security funds from a disabled veteran. A federal grand jury indicted Travis…

A man has died after an argument early Saturday morning that resulted in him being beaten unconscious. Police are calling the incident road rage and…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is not releasing any new information on the beating death of Josh Olzak. Police also have not told us whether they…

Over the past few years, several western states have legalized recreational and/or medical marijuana. Now law enforcement agencies are seeing an…

National Park Service officials say two climbers from Idaho who stomped out “SOS” in the snow were rescued unharmed from an Alaska…

A local Vietnam Veterans of America group, led by a vet himself, is giving back to veterans and their families in a unique way. The man behind the…

The trial of Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen moved into its final phase Wednesday evening. Both the prosecution and defense finished submitting…

The trial of Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen moved into its final phase Wednesday evening. Both the prosecution and defense finished submitting…

Farmers in eastern Idaho have seen significant damage to their crops. The culprit? Little rodents called voles. They’re often mistaken for…

Wednesday was the 20th annual D.A.R.E. Day in Bingham County. It’s like a picnic and it’s to celebrate D.A.R.E. graduates.This started…

In honor of National Police Week, local law enforcement gathered for a flag-raising ceremony in Chubbuck on Wednesday. The annual event is meant to…

A field near several homes in Fort Hall caught fire Wednesday afternoon. The fire burned in a part of the reservation in Power County on the 1300…

A Star Valley man who still works full time will turn 104 years old this weekend. Sit down with Etna’s Lloyd Baker, and you’ll find…

A Pocatello man was arrested Tuesday night after police said he slammed a door on the hand of a police officer. Kevin Wayne Goad, 40, was arrested on…

Less than 24 hours after returning from a nearly two-week relief mission to earthquake-striken Nepal, Pocatello Dr. Fahim Rahim said he was surprised…

The Benton Street and Second Avenue intersection has seen its fair share of accidents over the years, which is why the city plans to make it safer.…

Laddie McMaster, who was found lying on the road in flames on Sunday, succumbed to his injuries Monday. McMaster and his pickup were found on 2 Mile…

A man led police on a chase through Idaho Falls and Ammon on Monday night, authorities said. Officers were called to the 2300 block of Stace Street…

Tuesday is Day 2 of the trial for Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen, and testimony continued to focus on the cell phone paid by the county that…

Tuesday is Day 2 of the trial for Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen, and testimony continued to focus on the cell phone paid by the county that…

Golf clubs and money were stolen from Sage Lakes Golf Course sometime late Sunday night or early Monday morning. Idaho Falls police said officers…

Millions of Americans deal with the effects of snoring every night. ABC’s Jessie Palmer tells us about a new study that may have found a cure…

Millions of Americans deal with the effects of snoring every night. ABC’s Jessie Palmer tells us about a new study that may have found a cure…

Dr. Fahim Rahim arrived at his Pocatello home around 5:30 pm. Monday after an almost two-week trip to Nepal to help those affected by last…

Bonneville County’s busiest recreation area is adding a boat ramp. There is good news for avid boaters tired of the long lines at Blacktail…

Cottage foods are considered any food product produced in a person’s home and then sold or given away directly to other people. Right now there…

The trial of Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen kicked off Monday with discussion on allegations that his wife used a cell phone paid for by the…

The trial of Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen kicked off Monday with discussion on allegations that his wife used a cell phone paid for by the…

Lyme disease is transmitted through specific species of ticks in Idaho. There haven’t been too many cases in Idaho in recent years, but some…

With summer around the corner, mosquitoes will be coming back, as will our risk for West Nile virus. The virus is most commonly spread by mosquitoes.…

The Idaho Department of Labor plans to hold a special after-hours job seminar at its Pocatello office on Tuesday, May 12. The seminar will go over…

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Robin Dunn says the recall election against him was part of a vendetta against him from two former employees,…

With fire season around the corner, local fire agencies are making preparations. Members of the Gateway Interagency Fire Front met for their annual…

Southeastern Idaho Public Health had a healthy and fun way of celebrating Mother’s Day. SIPH hosted their 8th annual Mom ‘n Me Fun…

Car racers in Pocatello gave a preview of what they’ll be racing in this summer. Pocatello Raceway took over the old Phil Meador Toyota on…

Idaho Falls Power is one step closer to completing the integration of its smart power grid. “This is another tool that allows us a higher level…

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Two men have died in a crash in Lincoln County Wyoming. The crash happened around 2:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 89 near Smoot when a 2014 Ford Escape…

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Parents, coaches and athletic directors, Congratulations! Your student athlete has accepted a scholarship or walk-on roster spot to participate in…

The LDS church has released an update on the health of two of its leaders. Both elders Richard G. Scott, 86, and L. Tom Perry, 92, of the Quorum of…

Jackson police are asking for public help in hunting down those responsible for a number of auto burglaries Thursday and early Friday. The thefts…

Four Pocatello inventors have created a product they say could improve your golfing abilities. The Golf Chute, developed by Pocatello-based Chute…

It may not be a leading role, but Mayor of the Munchkin City is an important one in “The Wizard of Oz”, and Nathan Wilde has enjoyed…

Idaho Gives events kicked off its 24-hour statewide period of donating Thursday. “The whole purpose is to get the public to show support for…

Every year, the first Thursday of May is National Prayer Day. A local church made sure to make a welcoming space for it. Reverend Jim Jones of…

Pocatello City Council and the city’s finance department met today to begin developing the 2016 fiscal year budget. One item could help get a…

Phone and Internet service has been restored in two southeastern Idaho counties. A fiber line was accidentally cut during maintenance between…

Chelsea joined the Local News 8 team in September 2014. She comes to eastern Idaho from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. In May 2014 she graduated from the…

Five people were hospitalized after a crash in Jefferson County, Idaho State Police said. It happened at the intersection of 4200 East and 550 North…

Idaho Falls police are asking for your help to solve a business burglary. Someone stole $1,000 worth of auto parts from Rod’s Automotive…

A new interchange could soon connect Chubbuck to Interstate 15 if local leaders get their way. Chubbuck’s mayor and others say it would take…

The Museum of Idaho’s new pirate exhibit has got a lot going for it. From real treasure, to multi-ton iron cannons., from a mock pirate ship,…

The Blackrock Canyon area is getting some new signs as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s effort to up safety in recreational areas, in…

Club 91 at 1259 Yellowstone in Pocatello was evacuated for a few hours Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported as a gas leak and was detected…

The Idaho Gives event kicks off a 24-hour statewide period of donating as soon as Thursday begins. “The whole purpose is to get the public to…

The Idaho State Police say a convicted felon on the run jumped off a cliff into a river Friday night. ISP said the incident occurred when Terrence…

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After a highly publicized Airbnb horror story in Canada, hosts in Eastern Idaho said they have had nothing but great experiences. Airbnb.com is a…

Officials with the Idaho State Racing Commission have confirmed that several horses in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona have tested positive for…

Idaho hasn’t had a new county since 1919, but if some people in western Jefferson county have their way, that date could soon change. Some…

Power County is looking to catch some sun. In a public hearing Tuesday night, the county will decide whether or not to build a solar complex on…

The Blackfoot City Council is considering whether it should allow beer and wine sales in bars on Sundays. Currently, they are not sold in bars on…

It’s been more than two weeks since the U.S. Postal Service stopped processing mail in Pocatello and began rerouting it to Salt Lake City. In…

Idaho Falls police need your help solving a burglary. It happened at United Linings & Coatings and United Painting on the 2000 block of South…

Last weekend proved to be a dangerous one on the roads for motorcyclists. Sunday, an Idaho Falls man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into a…

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Pocatello’s water department is teaching healthy water habits and showing how the city gets its drinking water. The Portneuf Valley Aquifer is…

The Green Dot initiative is a nationwide program aimed at stopping bullying and other forms of violence, and it is now in eastern Idaho. It’s…

Typical traffic hazards include distracted drivers, construction cones, and pedestrians, but pirate ships? For folks in Idaho Falls, that was a legit…

The 6th Judicial Magistrates’ Commission has selected David A. Hooste as the new Oneida County magistrate judge, the commission announced…

Two eastern Idaho teens were honored in Washington, D.C., for their volunteer service. Chandler Beard, 18, of Ashton and Tracie Bates-Orgill, 14, of…

Idaho Falls police arrested a man they said was dealing in marijuana. Montie J. Brown, 52, of Idaho Falls, was arrested on a warrant of felony…

An Idaho Falls man was killed around 6:15 p.m. Sunday when his motorcycle left its lane and crashed into a barbed wire fence in Utah County.…

The Hispanic Caucus of Pocatello celebrated Cinco De Mayo two days early– turning City Council chambers into a big party room. This is the third…