Month: September 2015

TheCaribou-Targhee National Forest says they will have prescribed burns this week in and around the Teton Valley. The fires will be in Red Creek, near Pine Creek Pass on the western side of the county. The other fire will be in Hill Creek east of Driggs. “Improved aspen stands are one of the goals of

Officer Jermaine Galloway says even though you might not see it, the drug world is right in front of you. Drug education is important because drugs are different than they were 20 years ago. Counselor Shauna Polson says sometimes stress gets the best of students. “A lot of very popular kids, high achieving kids have

In his annual State of the University address, Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas applauded the school for its commitment to remaining affordable. “We now have the lowest tuition of any of the research universities in Idaho,” Vailas said. Tuition at ISU rose just 3.3 percent in the current school year – the lowest increase

Goodbye gravel parking lot and hello new pavement. A new parking lot is just one of several improvements made at South Rigby Park over the past year. Other improvements included recently installed street lights, improved seating at the Rigby Rodeo Grounds, and new curbing and sidewalks along a portion of Rigby’s State Street. The $1.75

The Pocatello Fire Department will start issuing fines starting Oct. 1 to any businesses or households with repeated false fire alarms. This comes after having a faulty fire alarm or smoke detector. Also any alarms constantly going off due to excessive cooking or construction dust. The fire department says it’s planning to give the fine

The city is partnering with the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies to stress the importance of cyber security and online safety. The campaign will mainly be online. Pocatello will be providing tips through its main Twitter account and the IT department’s Facebook page. Chris Sorensen, the city’s chief information officer, said people are

The test for a third flight out of Pocatello Regional Airport ended Sunday Businesses have their fingers crossed the flight will come back permanently. SkyWest Airlines ran the daily flight test from Aug. 17 to Sept. 27, due to a runway closure at another airport. Pocatello’s airport used to run three flights, but it was

Four of the five suspects in a recent kidnapping case have all pleaded not guilty at an arraignment hearing held Wednesday morning. Devin Crawford, Alvaro Oseguera, Ivan Sandoval and Sarah Oden all pleaded not guilty to the kidnapping of Brandon Bykonen along with other charges brought forth by the state of Idaho. An arraignment was

Double Down Betting, Sports Bar and Grill has closed its doors permanently as of September 28th. The owners say the recent decision banning historical racing in Idaho is the primary reason the business is closing. The decision to close came very hard for the owners after they invested $3.5 million in expanding the business at

Update: Shelley Police released an update. They believe the vehicle was a Mazda pickup not a Ford Ranger as previously reported. Police in Shelley need help in identify a man suspected to be involved with a hardware store burglary. Shelley Police said the man was caught on surveillance camera and was driving a Mazda pickup.

BOYS H.S. SOCCERPreston 2**Blackfoot 5 F **Century 2 Highland 0 F Pocatello 1**Rigby 12 F Hillcrest 2**Bonneville 4 F American Falls 2**Marsh Valley 9 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCERHighland 1**Century 4 F **Rigby 3 Pocatello 1 F Blackfoot 1**Preston 7 F Idaho Falls 0**Skyline 4 F **Hillcrest 2 Bonneville 0 F **Snake River 6 Aberdeen 0

On Day Four of the Southeast Idaho Legislative Tour, lawmakers on the Purchasing Laws Interim Committee began reviewing the state’s roughly 41,000 contracts — worth a purported $1.5 billion dollars. Lawmakers will invite members of the public to weigh in on the state’s contract system in a public hearing scheduled Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. in

After a three-year battle with prostate cancer, prominent author – Vince Flynn – died in June 2013, leaving a wife and family incomplete without a husband and father. He also left his latest work in the Mitch Rapp series incomplete. But devastated fans can be assured, the story doesn’t end there. Kyle Mills is a

New renters are on the rise as Pocatello grows larger each year. But Real Property Management is letting renters know what to watch out for. The rental agency says to make sure you’ve thoroughly and never agree to rent a place without going inside of it first. “”Make sure you see the place first. If

The test scores are in from the Idaho Standards Achievement Test also known as I-SAT. It shows the sixth grade class from the Monticello Montessori Public Charter School in Ammon have scored 20 percent higher in mathematics and reading, state wide. Teachers work all year long with students to get them ready for the ISAT

An Idaho school district says a sales tax would be an easier way to fund school constructions than trying to pass a bond. The Lewiston Independent School District is proposing that idea at a regional school board meeting in Rigby Tuesday night. Under the proposal, there would be a sales tax instead of a property

Both the cold and allergy seasons typically arrive hand-in-hand in the fall, because of that, people tend to think their allergies are a cold or vice versa. Brett Newby is one of those people this year. Suffering from severe hay fever most of his life, he’s not a stranger to allergies. “I’m an avid hunter,

The body of Berhard Reitmann was found Tuesday after a hunter found a gun matching the description of the gun Reitmann was carrying. The sheriff’s office received information at around 9:30am from a hunter stating he found a rifle in the Boulder Creek drainage on Monday. The hunter, who lives in Green River, Wyoming, stated

The Idaho Falls Police are investigating the death of a semi truck driver who was reported missing on Monday, September 28th. David W. Fadness, 57-years-old, was reported missing Monday. The company he drives for had not been in contact with him since he made his last delivery at the Idaho Falls Sam’s Club on September

Approximately 70 people joined the Teton County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue as it combed the Granite Creek area in search of a missing Wilson, Wyoming man. Friday’s search concluded without sign of the man at around 4:30 p.m. Bernhard Reitmann, 85, was reported missing by his family on Wednesday evening when he failed to

Teton County, Wyoming Search and Rescue continues to look for missing 85-year-old Bernhard Reitmann. The hunter’s family first reported him missing 6 days ago on Wednesday, September 23rd. Reitmann’s car was found at the Highland trail-head up Granite Creek Rd., which is where search crews are focusing their efforts. “We’ve put in over four-thousand man

Tuesday morning at about 9:30 a.m. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a traffic crash on Iona Road at the railroad tracks just East of Holmes. A semi tractor and trailer was westbound on Iona Road. The Semi failed to yield to an oncoming Northbound train. The train could not stop immediately and struck

Idaho Falls Police are investigating the theft of $30,000 in equipment taken from a job site sometime over the past weekend. There are no known suspects at this time. According to reports, police responded to a construction site on Flightline Road around 7:45 a.m. on Monday for a report of a burglary. The owners of

Pocatello city leaders say TIF – tax increment financing – districts are bringing new businesses to the city and saving taxpayers money in the process. TIF districts work by collecting on new revenue generated when businesses located within a TIF district make improvements to their facility. The extra revenue goes to reimburse new businesses that

After exactly one year of renovation and remodeling, EIRMC’s Behavioral Health Center (BHC) in Idaho Falls is ready to open it’s doors to full capacity. The facility’s renovations were meant to make the inside of the center more modern and comfortable for people undergoing a mental health crisis. “It’s really important to have a calming

The traditional days of learning are out the door for some kids. Some parents are teaching kids math and reading in a home school co-op environment. One student who mentors said the style of teaching another helps you so much. “When you teach you have to have patience because it takes a little time for

Idaho State University new toy is going to help get around the campus easier. John Hoyberjg and Valerie Hoyberjg donated a John Deere four-wheel-driver utility vehicle to the university. It will mainly be used for campus tours. Since tours were mainly walking ones, the vehicle will help make them more handicap accessible in the future.

Since Sue Tubbs is driving to Twin Falls on Thursday, she thought she should get her car checked because it’s nearly a two-hour drive. That’s what brought Tubbs to the annual CarFit event at Idaho State University on Monday. At the event, several ISU occupational therapy students provided free car checks. The students and other

The potato harvest is in full swing and it’s bringing in some of the nation’s top food bloggers and chefs to eastern Idaho. This is the fourth year the Idaho Potato Commission has invited them here for the harvest. This brings in people from all over like New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. It’s all

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game reports that a young male grizzly bear approximately three to four years of age was reportedly struck by multiple vehicles as it attempted to cross Highway 20 near the Idaho – Montana border. The incident occurred at around 11:00PM on September 27, 2015. The bear died immediately and

Idaho Department of Fish and Game is investigating a report of a black bear attack on a member of a hunting party over the weekend. The attack occurred on Sunday, September 27 in the Dry Valley Area in southeast Idaho approximately 14 miles northeast of Soda Springs. One person was hurt in the attack. They

As soon as 79-year-old J.T. Watts crossed his self-made finish line on Friday, his wife let out a “woo hoo!” In under 12 years, Watts was able to skate a total of 8,000 miles. While today it seems Watts has a full grasp on rollerblades, he didn’t see eye-to-eye with them at first. “(On my)

A local theater is working with elementary schools to raise funds for their new equipment, but what makes this fundraiser different is 50 fundraiser of the proceeds will go back to the schools. Brandon Lott, manager at the Paramount Theatre, said, “Our worry is that if we are on a 20-year payment with this equipment

The community gathered today on the behalf of the third anniversary of Saeed Abedini’s imprisonment in Iran. The Vigil was held outside in front of City Hall where pastors of Calvary Chapel lead the crowd in prayer. Since Abedini’s capture, he leaves behind his wife and two children who live in Boise. They have prayed

Archery season is in full swing and rifle season is coming up quick. Cabela’s is working to make sure hunters are prepared for big game season. Kasey Snell, Cabela’s Retail Marketing Manager, said, ” Today we have events geared towards big game hunts. So we have our field dressing demonstration, we also have scent control.

Cabela’s hosted the BLM at their big game event today to talk about fire prevention when out at elk camp. Jesse Bender, Fire Information Specialist,”We are getting to the time of year where lightning isn’t a major cause of our fires any longer, and we transition to a point where the majority of our fires

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app. Rigby 20Bonneville 14 Hillcrest 49Idaho Falls 8 Blackfoot 6Madison 38 Coeur d’alene 27Highland 3 Preston 33Pocatello 41 Shelley 42Gooding 41 South Fremont 20Teton 22 Jerome 14Snake River 55

The Bureau Land Management will celebrate on Saturday National Public Lands Day. A time for all to come together and preserve wild lands. Lands of which we share through recreation and scenic routes for drivers. The National Public Lands is offering free admission and free lunch for people who would like to come out and

Fire destroyed an condo unit in the Pheasant Estates complex in the 1400 block of Falcon, early Friday morning. The Ammon Fire Department was called to the fire at around 12:30 a.m. Friday to find flames shooting through the roof of the building. Ammon Fire Marshal Keith Banda said firefighters contained most of the fire

It feels like there is always something changing when it comes to technology. If you want to keep up, you might want to take a look at the new Apple iPhone 6s and 6s plus which take your selfies to a whole new level. If you are into selflies, well with your old iPhone, you

The Museum of Idaho capital campaign has accepted a $50,000 donation from Battelle Energy Alliance. Battelle Energy Alliance Manager and Idaho National Laboratory Director John Grossenbacher said the money would be applied toward the museum’s capital foundation. That campaign has now reached a total $4.1 million. The museum, at 200 N. Eastern Avenue in Idaho

Construction on Pancheri Drive near Skyline High School is officially complete. Construction started back in June, and to celebrate the completion of the project the Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning. The newly completed street now has five lanes for traffic,as well as a path for both pedestrians and bicyclists on

Angelina is thrilled to join Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News after her previous job in Las Vegas! She graduated from UNLV in 2012 with a B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies. Angelina is no stranger to the foundations of reporting. She started as an intern in 2012 at News 3, became a news

Idaho Congressmen Mike Simpson and Raul Labrador issued statements Friday morning regarding Speaker John Boehner’s resignation from congress. “First, I cannot say strongly enough my gratitude for Speaker Boehner’s leadership over the past five years, “said Simpson. Facing challenges that often seemed insurmountable, he has consistently acted with integrity and in the best interest of

Idaho Falls Police Chief Mark McBride says his department’s investigation in the 1996 murder of Angie Dodge is not over. McBride said, “it will never be considered a closed case until after we have identified and brought all involved to justice.” Christopher Tapp was convicted of murder in 1998. He has since filed three appeals

Update:Teton County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (TCSAR) continued their search efforts throughout the day in the Granite Creek Area to locate Bernhard Reitmann. The area included approximately seven square miles, with volunteers searching on foot and by helicopter. Crews are scheduled to suspended search efforts at 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening and will return to

It’s something many people struggle with: depression, anxiety, and even suicidal thoughts. “The quicker we can intervene, the quicker we can prevent things down the road,” said Rick Croft, Program Director of Madison Cares Which is why, Madison Cares, an arm of the Madison School District, is educating people on how they can help teens

It’s called the Prison Cell Program and it’s aimed at training shelter dogs at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center. The goal is to get dark colored dogs, including black dogs, adopted. The canines come from the Pocatello Animal Shelter. Some of the women who are training the dogs are serving life sentences, while some are

The Aberdeen Tigers take over the No. 1 spot on Sports Line’s Power Rankings for Week Four, leap-frogging division foe West Side. Aberdeen spent six weeks in the top spot in 2014 before stumbling down the stretch. The Tigers return to the familiar position because they can score points while playing a relatively tough schedule

At just after 9 a.m. Thursday morning Idaho State police responded to a one vehicle accident at exit 80 on southbound I-15. Michaela Earley, 21, of Idaho Falls, was northbound on I-15 in a 1999 Subaru Legacy. The Subaru went off the left shoulder of the road, rolled, and came to rest against the guardrail

A local group pushing for the release of convicted murderer Christopher Tapp held an open house Wednesday evening to debut a video they believe proves his confession was coerced. Tapp was convicted of killing Angie Dodge in June of 1996. “What we see in this clip is a continuation of what we see through out

A man was killed when he jumped from the van he was riding in. It happened on US Highway 20 near milepost 312, near the Lewisville highway exit at about 10:22 p.m. Tuesday. Idaho State Police say the man was a passenger in the van and jumped from the vehicle while it was moving in

Rich Broadcasting is conducting a Radiothon to raise money for Primary Children’s Hospital. The event started at 6 a.m. Wednesday and was scheduled to continue through 6 p.m. Last year, the effort raised just over $60,000. To make a donation, call (208) 529-1057 or go to www.primarychildren.org/IdahoRadiothon

Editor’s Note: It is actually the 70th anniversary, not the 75th as reported earlier. IDAHO FALLS, Idaho – It was on September 23, 1945 that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints President George Albert Smith dedicated the building. The temple is currently closed for a major 18-month interior reconstruction project. Temple President Donald

BOYS H.S. SOCCERRigby 1**Blackfoot 3 F Pocatello 0**Preston 9 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Preston 7 Pocatello 0 F Blackfoot 2Rigby 2 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL {Sets Won}**Bonneville 3 Highland 1 F **Bonneville 3 Century 0 F Skyline 1**Hillcrest 3 F Madison 0**Idaho Falls 3 F **Butte County 3 Ririe 1 F

The Idaho Falls School Board met with members of the community to discuss proposed plans for a new public charter school. The proposed charter school would be named Alturas International Academy Charter School. Supporters of the school said the school curriculum would offer an advanced way of learning with a goal to send more students

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is a busy place, and this year is particularly busy in the facility’s level II trauma center. In a press release, the hospital said they’ve treated 1,010 trauma patients this year through September. That’s compared to 813 patients for the same time period last year for a considerable 24% increase.

Volkswagen’s recent admission to cheating on emissions tests for it’s 4-cylinder diesel cars means local dealerships and average consumers are dealing with the aftermath. Teton Volkswagen in Idaho Falls will continue selling cars, but not diesel cars. The dealership has been told to halt sales of all 4-cylinder diesel models until a the company comes

Funeral services for Mormon leader Richard G. Scott have been set for Monday at 11 a.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a news release Wednesday that the services will be at the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Scott died Tuesday from natural causes at the age of 86. He is the

When you’re younger, falling down isn’t too big of a deal, but as you get older even a little fall could have big implications for your health. To help prevent falls from harming older populations, Southeastern Idaho Public Health has been hosting a series of Fit and Fall Proof classes. The classes focus on flexibility

The Bureau of Land Management said a brush fire is burning 10 miles southeast of Minidoka. Front of burn has slowed but the flanks are actively burning., they said. High winds are causing it to move quickly. No structures or farm land in danger, they said. The fire is reported to be approximately 6,000 acres.

Pocatello fire fighters quickly doused a small fire on Bench Road Wednesday afternoon. Firemen said it was started by two juveniles playing with fireworks.

Former Malad High School coach Amanda Jo Ward has been arrested for sexual abuse of a minor. She was being held in the Bannock County jail on $25,000 bond. Ward, 35, was dismissed from Malad High School in May. Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Captain Karen Hatch said an investigation has been underway since then. She

A former Malad High School coach was charged and arrested for sexual abuse with of a minor last week. Her bond was set at $25,000. Amanda Jo Ward, 35, of Malad, was charged with sexual battery of the minor. Capt. Karen Hatch with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said the investigation launched back in May

An Idaho Falls man was arrested early Wednesday morning for striking two police officers. Idaho Falls Police said Edgar Chavarria, 20, was found passed out in a stairwell at the Fairfield Inn, 1493 W. Broadway, at around 6:30 a.m. Police recognized Chavarria as a man who had an outstanding Bonneville County felony probation violation warrant

BOYS H.S. SOCCERBonneville 0** Highland 4 F Madison 1**Skyline 2 F Snake River 1**Marsh Valley 4 F GIRLS H.S. SOCCER**Skyline 1 Madison 0 F Teton 0**Shelley 4 F Snake River 0**Marsh Valley 2 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL (Sets Won)**Rigby 3 Preston 0 F

An 89-year-old Chubbuck icon will soon be biting the dust. The Green T Bar and Grill on Yellowstone Avenue is set to be demolished in October to make way for three new restaurants. “I’ve always wondered when the day would come that I would sell it,” said owner Rick Hillman, whose family has owned the

Fire and police officials gathered for the annual community event to educate people on being better prepared for when a natural disaster strikes. The event featured hands-on experiences and presentations to show how much the reality of being prepared is so much bigger than we think. Community Specialist, Dianne Brush of Pocatello Police was there

Don’t throw away your old debit or credit card away just yet, but just know that its days are numbered. Starting October 1, 2015, cards embedded with small microchips, also known as EMV cards, will become the standard in Idaho as well as across America. This change will happen whether you have the new chip

An Idaho Falls math teacher is one of three in the state up for a national award. Compass Academy instructor Mary Towler is a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science teaching. Towler says with the right level of challenge and support, all students can succeed. “If we give them a

Brigham Young University-Idaho has been working for two years to prepare their new state-of-the-art apartments in Rexburg. The new housing complex is called Centre Square and has room for about 850 beds. Two out of the three buildings will accommodate female students and one will house male students. One first year student said she is

The latest on the decision not to list the greater sage grouse as threatened or endangered (all times local): 12 p.m. A Nevada rancher says a more trustful relationship between Western states and Washington helped avoid federal protections for the greater sage grouse that many argued would threaten industry. At Tuesday’s announcement of the decision

A Pocatello man is being held in the Bannock County jail on two counts of aggravated battery. Robert Lee Sage, 47, was arrested after a police dog tracked him down at 3551 Jason Avenue at 3:40 p.m. Monday. According to police reports, victims called 9-1-1 after Sage allegedly broke down the door of a home

Cable One donated 50 Chromebooks to Hawthorne Elementary School in Idaho Falls. The Chromebooks were presented in a special ceremony at the school. This is the second year Cable One has presented Chromebooks to Title 1 schools in the markets they serve. Hawthorne plans to use the Chromebooks at all grade levels to improve the

A top-ranking Mormon leader, 86-year-old Richard G. Scott, has died from natural causes. Church officials said in a statement that Scott died Tuesday at his home in Salt Lake City. Scott was hospitalized in April with gastrointestinal bleeding. He recovered from that, but church officials announced in May that Scott was experiencing fading memory because

Hannah is a native to eastern Idaho, having been born and raised in Blackfoot. She currently attends Brigham Young University-Idaho and is set to graduate July 2016 with a bachelor’s in English professional writing. Hannah recently switched over to news after showing up on Karole Honas’ doorstep asking questions, and from there decided to follow

Residents of two Pocatello neighborhoods are being told to lock their cars after thieves entered 15 to 18 cars this weekend and removed their contents. Pocatello police say eight to ten cars, all unlocked, were burglarized on Rosewood Avenue on Saturday. Police received more calls of break-ins involving unlocked cars on Santa Anita Avenue on

The Pocatello community came together Monday night to spread a message of kindness at the kick-off event for the newly-formed Kind Community, a coalition of groups and businesses focused on combating bullying. Hundreds of people turned out for the kick-off event at the Portneuf Wellness Complex Monday. The event is one of several planned for

The odds of an Idaho driver hitting a deer is bigger than last year. According to numbers from State Farm, it’s nearly 18 percent more likely a driver will hit a deer. When it comes to handling deer-related accidents, State Farm agent Summer Jackman considers herself lucky. “I haven’t had any that have been too

The Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Southeast Idaho are in need of mentors. The non-profit is struggling with volunteers, especially Big Brother volunteers. Executive Director Judy DeRoche said, this is great program and it keeps kids on the right track. “I’ve been doing this for about 26 years and the kids here, stay in school,

The city of Idaho Falls is in the early stages of developing the old Butte Road Extension Project. The plan is to connect where Butte Rd turns into Pancheri drive to 33rd South (Pioneer Road) “This is planned to part of the inner beltway around the city,” said Kent Fugal, the Idaho Falls city engineer.

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Trevor W. Pettit for felony malicious injury to property after he caused thousands of dollars in damage to the Idaho Livestock Auction building on Northgate Mile early Saturday morning. Pettit, homeless, was also booked into the Bonneville County Jail for providing false information to police and unlawful entry. According to

Flu season is upon us and doctors say it’s time to get vaccinated. The flu is caused by a virus and is a respiratory illness. Symptoms include: fever, dry cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and chills. There are preventative measures you can take in addition to the vaccine. Stay home and recover if you

The Rigby Police Department is responding to the mayor’s presentation to have it contract with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. The department wants to stay independent. Rigby Police Chief Keith Hammon said he understands the financial concerns the mayor has, so the department is looking at ways to cut costs. “The mayor of Rigby has

A traffic accident on Sunnyside Road has left a large hole in the wall of a residential community. The hole in the wall was caused by a traffic accident at 7:20 p.m. Sunday. A 1987 black Jeep traveling west on Sunnyside failed to stop at a red light and struck a GMC Yukon passing through

Bonneville County Weed Control is teaming up with the Bonneville County Sheriffs Department to take care of a noxious and invasive weed. Flowering Rush is a evasive plant that has been found at Gem Lake and the Woodville canal area. In a follow up to last years effort, Bonneville County Sheriff’s Department is strapping on

Two suspects in a recent shoplifting were arrested after they returned to the same store wearing the clothing the store managers say they stole. On Saturday at 10:24 AM the Teton County Sheriff’s Office received a call from an employee of Teton Village Sports reporting that the suspects from a shoplifting incident earlier that week

Local News 8 will broadcast the regular sessions of LDS General Conference as a service to the community. The schedule is as follows: April 2 and 3:— 10 a.m. to noon: LDS General Conference (live)— 2 to 4 p.m.: LDS General Conference (live) General conference on Local News 8 has the following sponsors: A-1 Windshield,

Idaho Falls Police arrested 36-year-old Jamaal K. Porter for felony possession of Methamphetamine, a felon in possession of a firearm and a Bingham County Warrant during a traffic stop. Porter of Shelley was booked into the Bonneville County Jail. According to reports, officers stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of South Utah Avenue around

A young boy has spent the weekend without his grandma or little sister. A triple homicide occurred Friday in Salt Lake City. 28-year-old Dakota Smith, 50-year-old Heike Poike and two-month-old Lyrik Poike were shot in the Poike home. Detective Richard Chipping said, “When officers went to the house, they attempted a contact at the front

While southeast Idaho hasn’t had a very active fire season, the Portneuf River Back Country Horsemen are creating a plan to help large animals like horses in case of a disaster. Barry Cellan, the president of the group, has been around horses all of his life. So when the 2012 Charlotte Fire ravaged the area

A hay fire along Interstate 15 north of Blackfoot brought traffic to a crawl Saturday afternoon. A semi truck’s trailers carrying hay, caught on fire at milepost 99 north of Blackfoot around 2:45 p.m. Ernest Griggs, 39, of Filer, was driving southbound on I-15 in a 2005 Peterbuilt. He was pulling three trailers loaded with

A workout with drum sticks that isn’t just for musicians. It’s called POUND, the rock star of the fitness world. Trainer Paydin Layne came to the Blackfoot Gold’s Gym to train instructors. There were a total of 19 people in attendance who will be certified to teach the pound program. Pound is about noise and

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app. Highland 23Madison 22 Skyline 24Rigby 21 Pocatello 38Idaho Falls 14 Bonneville 7Shelley 50 Hillcrest 26Twin Falls 14 Blackfoot 21Century 26 Preston 21Snake River 51 South Fremont 29Firth 0

The preliminary trial of two of the accused kidnappers got underway Friday. The alleged victim of an August kidnapping, Brandon Bykonen, testified in the preliminary hearing. He described what happened the night of the incident. It was over meth, and he was accused of being an undercover officer or informant to the police. He recalled

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has arrested the fifth suspect in an August kidnapping. The sheriff’s office saysFaustino A. Anaya was taken into custody Friday at about 5:30 p.m. near Lovejoy and Royal Streets in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Anaya was arrested on two warrants in connection to the kidnapping ofBrandon Bykonen. Anaya was taken into

A relatively low cost of living and higher-than-average salaries make Idaho and Michigan the best states to be a nurse, according to a new report released by Drexel University. Nurses in the Gem State make an average of around $59,000 each year. It was enough to draw first-year nurse Kendra Nordahl from South Dakota to

The NAACP is in Pocatello for its annual Tri-State Conference. The weekend-long event started Friday. Its goal is to bring together people to discuss civil rights and voting rights. The president of the Tri-State Conference Jeanetta Williams, flew in from Utah to be a part of this conference. She said they have made a lot

Bannock County law enforcement officers are raising funds at Pine Ridge Mall Friday and Saturday for the upcoming “Shop With A Cop” program. Donations go to help purchase Christmas gifts for families in need at Christmas.

Teton County, Wyoming Commissioners say changes to the existing Snake River Ranch Resort district should bring benefits to the community. Under the revisions, approved Thursday, the Trust for Public Lands will move forward to acquire property that is home to the historic Astoria Hot Springs. The action also protected an important Snake River scenic corridor