Month: December 2015

Yellow Cab of Pocatello is offering free rides tonight for anyone unable to drive due to alcohol or any other kind of impairment. The aim is to keep…

Speed limits will be reduced on state highways near two schools beginning Monday. The Idaho Transportation Department said the speed limit on Idaho…

You’re likely wondering why it’s so cold outside. Well it is definitely COLD! In fact temperatures across the Northern Rockies were…

A Utah couple was arrested in a Pocatello grocery store parking lot at 330 E. Benton Street shortly after 11 p.m. Wednesday. According to reports,…

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The Bingham Crisis Center in Blackfoot will be able to remain open thanks to Bob’s Sheet Metal. The company is going to install a new furnace…

Wednesday the Idaho Falls Police Department and the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office celebrated the retirement of two special officers, K9…

Donating to thrift shops is often what comes to mind during spring cleaning, but if you want to get one more tax deduction for your 2015 tax return,…

The Fort Hall Indian Reservation was pleased to announce Wednesday it is now the first Purple Heart Reservation in the country. The ceremony took…

Many of us know what it’s like to get a jury duty summons in the mail. However, 22 people faced a Bonneville County Judge Wednesday to explain…

The Idaho Falls Police have arrested 38-year-old Christopher J. Miller for aggravated assault after he dangled a child over an eighth floor balcony…

Update: Idaho Falls has agreed to an initial contract with Hunt Design for $750,000 to implement the city’s new wayfinding and signage program.…

Family and friends are celebrating the third birthday of missing toddler DeOrr Kunz Jr. Wednesday night. The vigil starts a 6 p.m. at Watersprings…

The number of grizzly bear deaths or removals in the Yellowstone National Park region has climbed to an all-time high this year, but biologists…

Jay B. Heusser,58, of Preston was killed Tuesday when his pickup rolled over near milepost 29 on Interstate 84 in Utah. The Utah Highway Patrol said…

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Two people were taken to the hospital following a crash on Highway 26 Tuesday night. According to Idaho State Police the crash happened around 6:45…

It’s playtime at the McCormick house. Parents Emily and Cameron have fun with Conner and Clara as they play with their Christmas toys. Now they…

“Let them be and let them pass through,” said Regional Conservation Officer Scott Wright of the Idaho Department of Fish and Game. Winter…

Idaho State Police are cracking down on people not buckling up. This year ISP has issued almost 7,000 seat belt tickets, said Lieutenant Chris…

If your kids love animals and they are bored over the Christmas break, you may want to take them to the Idaho Falls zoo at Tautphaus Park. It is…

Lawmakers will be headed to Boise in the news few weeks for the upcoming legislative session. Local representatives expect education to be one of the…

UPDATE 4p: I-84 near Declo is open again after 5 tractor-trailers crashed Tuesday morning. ———— Earlier story: A…

LeRoy Wilde received a new free furnace from a Aire Force One, a heating and cooling company that wanted to keep Wilde warm for this holiday season.…

The Public Works Department will be repairing a broken water main on Lincoln Road just east of Northgate Mile Monday night and Tuesday. Traffic flows…

Idaho Falls Public Works Department crews have completed repair of a broken water main on Lincoln Road just east of Northgate Mile. Cold temperatures…

The Grand Teton National Park Foundation has gifted $2,780,000 to the park over the past twelve months. The Foundation enabled an extensive list of…

Proponents of a legislative proposal that would allow Utah residents with chronic pain to consume edible marijuana products have found a face for…

Officials say drought has caused water levels in the northern portion of Utah’s Great Salt Lake to drop to a historic low for the second year…

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Geological Survey plan to study the effects of spaying as a way to limit wild horse numbers in southwest…

A 19-year-old Nampa man died after the vehicle he was driving collided with a train in Kuna in southwest Idaho. The Ada County Coroner’s Office…

A second Utah teenager has filed a federal lawsuit against an imprisoned former Davis High School English teacher, the school and officials over her…

The city of Idaho Falls is resolving to improve its customer service in 2016. Spokesperson Kerry McCullough said the city would offer an extended…

Utah’s first gas tax increase since 1997 will take effect Friday, adding 4.9 cents per gallon of gasoline and diesel. The Salt Lake Tribune…

Rumor has it President Barack Obama will be issuing an executive action soon to expand firearm background checks to private sales as well. Right now,…

During the Christmas break, college apartment complexes are targets for burglary. Rexburg Police Department reported four instances of burglary or…

People who live in Rexburg are being called to action by recently elected Mayor Jerry Merrill. He’s put out a survey asking for input of what…

If your electricity or gas bill doubles in the winter, you may need to winterize your home. Preparing your home for winter includes providing more…

Some pretty serious health risks, like frostbite, come with the frigid temps. It doesn’t take long for it to kick in and sometimes people…

Authorities are looking for an Oregon man and an Idaho man following the shooting in the head of another man in eastern Oregon near the Idaho border.…

Southwest Idaho authorities say a man shot by police over the weekend in Homedale pulled a gun and fired. Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue at a…

Authorities have identified the southwest Idaho married couple found dead in their home as 90-year-old Mildred Thompson and 88-year-old Thomas…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an air quality advisory for the Salmon area. As of Monday morning, DEQ notified Salmon…

The holidays are over and some people may be thinking of trading in the snow climate for a tropical view. Cheap Air reports that January and part of…

The Utah chapter of Planned Parenthood is appealing a federal judge’s ruling allowing the state’s Republican governor to cut off federal…

Despite an extension that will allow Idaho residents to fly commercially and enter federal facilities in 2016, lawmakers are being asked to handle…

A Wyoming lawmaker is proposing raising the minimum wage in the state to $9.50 an hour from $5.15. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Rep. Jim…

An Arizona woman who is fighting breast cancer received a package for Christmas from Firth, Idaho. The crazy thing, she doesn’t know anyone…

PINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) – Federal officials are asking for volunteers to help with a national bald eagle survey. The survey by the federal Bureau…

Parking lots were still crowded at shops throughout the area. It seems that the Christmas shopping hype doesn’t really go away once the 25th is…

A “suspicious device” that brought the bomb squad to a Boise homeless shelter was just a make-shift battery pack used to light up the…

One person was taken to a Boise-area hospital following an officer-involved shooting in Homedale. KBOI-TV reports the shooting happened around 3 p.m.…

Top sellers bring in people this holiday season, and that’s the 4K TVs. HD is soon to be a thing of the past with 4K TVs now bringing in much…

Update: As of 10:30 p.m. Thursday night Idaho Power reports power has been restored. Original Story: Idaho Power is currently working to restore…

Lots of last minute Christmas shoppers are out and about, going about clear, snow-free roads. Travels for those that go beyond the department stores…

One of the must-have gifts for 2015 is earning an extra set of warnings from the Pocatello Fire Department and the State of Idaho Department of…

A South Fremont High School teacher battling pancreatic cancer checks off an item from his bucket list- seeing Star Wars The Force Awakens. A lot of…

With Christmas Day just hours away it looks like the roads will be clear for travel for almost everywhere in Eastern Idaho. A localized snow storm is…

Last minute shoppers hit the stores to finish off their Christmas shopping. With just hours left until Christmas, people turned to retailers for…

The Salvation Army’s bell ringers have been spotted throughout eight stores throughout this holiday season. Service Coordinator of the…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for the city of Salmon and the surrounding area. Air quality is…

Here are the final winners for Local New 8’s Ugly Christmas Sweater contest for 2015. 1st place Cindy Schenck wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon…

Pocatello School District has responded to strong reaction of the community regarding the firing of Dalene Bowden. The district issued the following…

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Earlier this week Gov. Butch Otter announced he’s formed a political action committee. Local politicians feel it’s a way for the governor…

A Blackfoot woman is working to make Christmas happen for as many people as she can. She’s not a millionaire, she didn’t win the lottery…

With the end of the year just around the corner, Idahoans with money left in their flex spending accounts are rushing to use it on medical expenses.…

A petition posted online to save a Pocatello lunch lady’s job has nearly 60-thousand supporters Wednesday afternoon. The petition…

Representatives from Idaho’s Congressional Delegation, representatives from Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s office and the City of…

Winters in Idaho can be tough. They can be even worse if the power goes out during a storm. However, there are ways to be prepared. Rusty Deveraux…

Idaho State Police have been investigating a crash on US Highway 20 that killed one at around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 5…

Bingham County Prosecutor Cleve Colson announced today that Russell Clark Leonardson pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft by embezzlement.…

A long standing nativity painting in the city of Rupert has been removed after pressure from a legal foundation fighting for the separation of church…

2:30 Update: I-84 to the Utah border has reopened to traffic. Idaho Falls City spokeswoman,Kerry McCullough, responded to us when asked about issuing…

A settlement approved Wednesday by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will raise rates for Rocky Mountain Power customers in 2016. The decision…

Pocatello marked the work of decades Wednesday as a ceremonial ribbon- cutting officially opened the South Valley Road. “There have been many…

Idaho Transportation Department said blowing and drifting snow has forced the closure of Interstate 84 between I-86 interchange and the Utah boarder.…

Here are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Wednesday, December 23. 1st place: Ty Blacker’s submission of a photo of…

Using donated property and in cooperation with Madison County, the Idaho Fish and Game Department is proposing to construct a new boat launch on the…

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Here’s an update on our last “Pay It Forward” story. Amanda French was our latest recipient of $500 from Mountain America Credit…

Pocatello Regional Transit (PRT) accepted seven free buses from Utah Regional Authority. The buses will replace older vehicles in the PRT fleet for…

On Tuesday, the Museum of Idaho accepted a $500,000 grant to fund their expansion campaign project. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded…

The dentist is hosting their free dental day Wednesday, Dec. 23 for those experiencing high levels of acute or chronic dental pain, without the means…

Some people estimate by 2022 it will cost $90,000 to receive a college education at a public university. Idaho’s 529 college savings program,…

After an investigation of the case, the Tri-County investigation team has determined that Brian J. Mitchell took his own life while in his cell at…

A skier died of injuries suffered at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming Tuesday. The resort issued a statement saying someone spotted the woman…

Jackson Police arrested an armed burglary suspect at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Dietrich Paul Ackerman, 24, of Jackson was arrested on felony charges…

The Southeast Idaho Critical Incident Team has concluded the death of Jesus G. Contreras was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Contreras was…

Here are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Tuesday, December 22. 1st place: Sabrina Phillips wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is planning avalanche control work on two regional highways. The Hoback River Canyon on US 191 will be…

SkyWest Airlines will operate a third roundtrip Delta flight to the Pocatello Airport beginning March 2, 2016. Pocatello Regional Airport Manager…

The Lemhi County Prosecuting Attorney has announced that he will not file charges against Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman in the April 6th, 2015…

A pedestrian is in the hospital tonight after being hit by a car near Ucon. Idaho State Police say the accident happened around 9 p.m. Monday on…

It’s ski season and with these big winter storms night skiing at Kelly Canyon is open. “It’s not too choppy yet, which I…

Monday marks the busiest delivery day of the year for postal services, and the chaos is only getting started. Many people flocked to local UPS and…

Jesse Bruce, the man charged with involuntary manslaughter of Lric Elkins death this summer was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday. Elkins was…

Broulim’s grocery store opened Monday in Ammon. “We’ve felt like were good enough now as an independent to be in this market. Its…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 is seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist in Idaho Falls, Idaho to help grow the station’s news…