Month: September 2015

The Idaho State police have released more information about a single vehicle fatality crash that occurred Monday, September 7th, east of Howe, Idaho.…

Yellowstone broke it’s all time record for the most visitors in a one month period. Just under 1 million people stopped by in July. Big tourism…

It was a record breaking weekend for the Eastern Idaho Fair. Opening weekend attracted over 100,000 people. People bought their tickets and made…

The Idaho Racing Commission says an eastern Idaho’s horse racing track’s license, to operate lucrative betting terminals, should be…

A Pocatello woman is looking to make sure all the kids in the area have the chance to ride on two wheels. Inspired by the Boise Bicycle Project,…

Alisha Yeates, a former Blackfoot High School girls’ soccer coach charged with multiple counts of lewd conduct, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in…

Idaho State Police have been investigating a crash on southbound I-15 at milepost 25 south of Downey. It was originally reported at around 11 a.m.…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 24-year-old Tessa L. Wilde for robbery after she stole a set of keys out of another women’s vehicle ignition during…

Getting teens talking and thinking about life after high school isn’t always easy, but the “More in Store” pop up experience at the…

A horse was brutally attacked in Rupert. Dragged behind a vehicle, and mutilated Saturday night. The Minidoka Sheriff’s Office is investigating…

4-H kids and teens of all ages showed their rabbits at the fair Monday after working hard all year. Those involved said even though they’re…

For most, Labor Day is a day off from work and a last chance to have some fun in the sun– but for some, it’s still just another day at work.…

A local restaurant offered its thanks to Idaho Falls firefighters and paramedics on Labor Day. Olive Garden served up a lunch of lasagna, pasta and…

A west-central Wyoming couple had some unwelcome house guests over the weekend – a black bear and her cub. Teton County sheriff’s…

Vendors at the Boise International Market are grappling with the aftermath of a fire that destroyed nearly 20 businesses, many of which are…

A southern Idaho woman has been diagnosed with the mosquito-borne illness West Nile virus, the third human case confirmed in Idaho this year. The…

The Bureau of Land Management says it’s completed its effort to relocate wild horses from southwestern Idaho following a massive wildfire. The…

An Idaho Department of Correction inmate was found unconscious in his cell at the South Boise Correctional Complex at 1:20 p.m. Sunday. Dean Clay…

It’ll cost more to snowmobile in Yellowstone National Park without a guide this winter. Last winter, it cost $40 for a one- to three-day permit…

A small fire was reported around 4 p.m. Sunday near Kepps Crossing east of Idaho Falls. Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center Fire Information…

Friday marked the deadline for people interested in seeking city council seats in the November municipal elections to file petitions of candidacy. In…

The Elevenmile fire west of Challis is now 30 percent contained. 50 percent of the fire’s northern perimeter is now in monitor status,…

Chances are you know a young lady who’s educated, successful in her professional career, but still single even if she wants to find a partner.…

Runners took their marks Saturday, and made strides in the 16 annual Portneuf Medical Center Marathon. Runners stretched to get ready for the…

The Eastern Idaho State Fair has been known for it’s delicious food for the past 113 years. All fairgoers have their favorite foods: corndogs,…

The 2015 Eastern Idaho State Fair is in full swing. The festivities kicked offSaturday morning with the annual parade through town. This year’s…

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…

About 78,000 Idahoans don’t qualify for Medicaid, and private health care might be a little too costly for some. The community is coming…

Shoppers in Ammon will be pleased to hear that the city council is taking step to build a new intersection near Target on Hitt road. The Ammon city…

Two communities in eastern Idaho showed their support for law enforcement Friday. At least 100 people attended a morning prayer vigil at Airport Park…

Idaho State Police say a brush fire is caused some traffic delays on Interstate 15 south of Idaho Falls between exits 113 and 108. It happened around…

An accident on I-15 between Ft. Hall and Pocatello caused a traffic delay earlier today. The accident was reported around 11 a.m. Friday. Grant…

Happy International Vulture Day. The Pocatello Zoo is celebrating by opening up their brand new exhibit. They are introducing Beaky Buzzard, the name…

The Rexburg Police Department responded to the site of a crash Thursday night after receiving reports of a semi that had rolled onto its side near…

Bonneville School District 93 has started a new after-school program that will give parents a new option. They can pay for day care set up right at…

Pocatello police say they have found a 5-year-old boy that has been missing since Thursday afternoon. Police say Kysen Cooper was found in the 800…

Elevenmile fire managers have removed firefighters from high elevation spike camps. Forecasts for rain and snow prompted the action. The fire started…

GIRLS H.S. SOCCERRigby 0**Bonneville 2 F Pocatello 1**Preston 5 F Century 0**Skyline 1 F **Hillcrest 2Idaho Falls 1 F BOYS H.S. SOCCERSkyline…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to find a fifth suspect in a kidnapping case. On August 27, just before 7:30 a.m.,…

The Eastern Idaho State Fair starts Saturday. Preparations are underway for the event but one big attraction is getting tested early, the food. Many…

Idaho foot and ankle in Idaho Falls is working to repair their basement after a canal flooded- ruining the basement completely. A nearby canal, which…

Special Olympics Idaho is asking for your help to fund athletes for the upcoming season. In a special fundraising effort throughout football season…

Idaho Fish and Game personnel trapped and euthanized a male black bear in the McCall area Wednesday, Sept. 2 that is believed to have bitten a…

After just one week of high school football, Sports Line unveiled its first Power Rankings of the 2015 football season Thursday afternoon. The…

A Boise-based group is planning to file a ballot initiative next week that calls for a 25 percent tuition reduction at all public universities. The…

Elementary school students in the Blackfoot area had a completely different first day of school this year. Students were greeted by high school…

Leadership for the Town of Jackson have announced that they have taken an important step in stabilizing the Budge Drive hillside through an agreement…

GIRLS H.S. SOCCERHighland 0**Preston 1 F **Snake River 2Teton 1 F BOYS H.S. SOCCERMadison 3Blackfoot 3 F Marsh Valley 1**South Fremont 3 F H.S.…

Bonneville School District 93 will run another bond in November for a new high school. The district also says a school isn’t the only new…

Wednesday night’s Soda Springs City Council meeting saw higher turnout than usual as more than a dozen homeowners came to speak against the…

The attorney for the woman accusing a former Idaho State Police trooper of coercing her into having sex with him is speaking out. Pocatello attorney…

The Bannock County Commission gathered Wednesday, to sign a proclamation which will kick off September 21st as the start of Kindness Week. During the…

The man accused of beating Josh Olzak to death will now head to trial in December. Tanner Cox’s pre-trial, scheduled for today was moved to…

In its 20-year planning document, the Integrated Resource Plan, Idaho Power predicts it won’t be needing any new power sources through the…

Brian J. Mitchell, the man accused of stabbing Deraek Patrick Larson to death at Tautphaus park last month appeared in court today. The court ordered…

Syringa Wireless has announced it will stop operating in southern Idaho beginning December 31, 2015. In a news release on its website, Syringa said…

The public schools budget recommendation from the Idaho State Department of Education was submitted to the Division of Financial Management, and the…

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in Custer County that was sparked by a lightning strike. A regional incident fire management team…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Alexander S. Pace for felony possession of Methamphetamine, leaving the scene of an accident and a City of…

GIRLS H.S SOCCERBonneville 0**Highland 5 F **Hillcrest 3Rigby 0 F Madison 0**Skyline 1 F **Aberdeen 9Firth 2 F Malad 0**American Falls 2 F BOYS H.S.…

The Pocatello Animal Shelter is in the process of euthanizing around 100 cats — its entire cat population — after several tested positive…

Groveland Road in Bingham County is facing a possible road closure again. This has been an issue since the late 1980s. This time around, Basic…

The Idaho Department of Labor has created a program to keep recent graduates in the Gem State. Most students who attend college take minimum wage…

The Pocatello Department of Labor is introducing a program focused on bring back graduates who have left the state of Idaho for higher wages. Jobs…

Every first Tuesday of the month, a group of women fill the basement of First Presbyterian Church to make sure all children in the area are warm. The…

Construction of Popeye’s Louisiana Chicken has started at Sandcreek Commons in Ammon. The restaurant is located in Sunnyside Road between D.L…

Update:The veteran who has been missing since August 30th has returned home safely. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office reported he came…

A cold front is expected to move in Wednesday, bringing strong winds and high fire danger. A slow moving area of low pressure will dawdlein from…

Idaho Falls Police Department is investigating a what caused a man to accidentally drive his SUV through the entrance of Summit Orthopaedics in Idaho…

Jenny Lake Rangers responded to an injured climber in Garnet Canyon Monday night, and transported him from the area early Tuesday morning. Anthony…

NPG of Idaho and VistaWest Media, which operate KIFI Local News 8 (ABC) and KIDK Ch. 3 Eyewitness News (CBS), are looking for a reporter who can tell…

After 20 years in the post, Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce CEO Donna Benfield has announced she will step down from the job December 31, 2015.…

An argument early Saturday morning led to the arrest of 40-year-old Nigel T. Worley for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. According to Idaho…