Month: December 2015

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…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**South Fremont 54 West Jefferson 32 Bear Lake 52**Star Valley, WY 54 **Firth 70Malad 28 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLRirie…

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…

Here are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Monday, December 21. 1st place: Ryan Tack wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon rolls…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 seeks a full-time Anchor/Producer to help grow the station’s news products while growing their…

Timothy Wight, 42, of Idaho Falls died after a quick moving snow storm created slick and dangerous conditions on I-15 late Sunday evening. “We…

A car mowed over 30 pedestrians on the Las Vegas strip. One is dead and seven are in critical condition. Authorities are unsure of whether this was…

Idaho State Police is still investigating a crash near McCammon where a man died after losing control of his ATV. William Jenkins, 59, was going…

The Chubbuck Lions Club had a luncheon Sunday for families with children who have special needs. The lions fed more than 400 people, and provided…

Two snowmobilers from Idaho Falls are safe after being stranded in Fremont County Friday night. The snowmobilers called 911 after realizing they were…

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has formed a political action committee designed to give money to Republican campaigns across the state.…

Idaho’s legislative interim committees are close to wrapping up their work after spending the summer reviewing the state’s hot-button…

BYU has announced that Oregon State Defensive Coordinator Kalani Sitake will be the new head football coach. Sitake graduated from BYU in 2000 and…

Toys for Tots can rest assured this year in 5 counties for reaching over their of helping more than 3,000 kids this year. Several organizations…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Bonneville 53Eagle 54 **Hillcrest 63 Star Valley, WY 60 **Skyline 74Idaho Falls 58 Hillcrest 70**Madison 97 **Rigby 54Shelley…

One firefighter fell into the icy Snake River just south of Idaho Falls, while rescuing a dog Friday afternoon. Idaho Falls Fire Department responded…

It’s that time of year again – the severe, cold weather taking a hold of your money, but it doesn’t have to in terms of your car.…

The athletic director for Shelley High School, David Hadley, is facing a misdemeanor charge of battery following an encounter with a female student.…

Some say now is a good time to graduate from college. The Idaho Department of Labor announced Friday the November unemployment rate is 3.9 percent.…

A Teton Valley man pleaded guilty in Teton County, Idaho district court Tuesday to charges of rape. Marcos Narvaez-Zamora was arrested in August for…

Since Open Enrollment began on November 1st, over 93,000 Idahoans have selected a health insurance plan for 2016 through Your Health Idaho.…

Police arrested Jaden T. Nelson, 20, of Idaho Falls Thursday after a victim claimed Nelson threatened him with a kitchen knife. Idaho Falls Police…

For those of you who are last minute shoppers, Porter’s Craft and Frame has some last minute gift ideas. The store, located in Idaho Falls…

Pocatello has a new Animal Services Director. City councilmen approved Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Richard Stewart, of Richmond, Virginia…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALLBonneville 55**Logan, UT 67 **Bishop Kelly 43 Madison 39 American Falls 48**Malad 58 **Challis 52Watersprings 38 Butte County…

Strong men, lion tamers, and bearded ladies are only a part of the magic in a circus, but it’s the death-defying acrobats that steal the show.…

The Idaho State Police will commission 16 new troopers in Boise Friday. Two of them are from Eastern Idaho. Even as these new recruits come in, the…

It was all smiles and holiday cheer for the kids at Indian Hills Elementary today. The Grinch was there to keep up the cheers for many for the…

As Idaho Falls continues to grow, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is making sure it makes updates to keep inline with that growth. Their goal is to…

Idaho Falls Police have arrested 28-year-old Matthew S. Walker on a warrant for aggravated battery and domestic battery stemming from an altercation…

Just in time for the Holidays, the City of Pocatello is preparing to open the South Valley Road. On December 23rd the City of Pocatello has invited…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has arrested two people after one of the two failed to appear for a felony court hearing. According to…

The days of pushing the call button and waiting for your nurse to come is over, or at least, the wait times are much shorter. Mountain View Hospital…

BOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Madison 64Skyview, UT 46 **Hillcrest 65 Blackfoot 27 Century 28**Highland 77 Pocatello 44**Skyline 60 **Idaho Falls 60Rigby 51…

The Federal Reserve announced it is raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percent Wednesday. This is the first increase since 2006. The benchmark…

Erika Wohlschlegel-Rush is offering free dog grooming to anyone who adopts a dog from the Snake River Animal Shelter or the Idaho Falls Animal…

MEC is located near the Grace Lutheran School on Baldy Ave. The school will be constructing the 40,000 square-foot event center. It will feature a…

Bonneville School District 93 Leaders had a meeting tonight to discuss the design of a new High School. This meeting came about after visiting…

Idaho Science and Technology Charter School in Blackfoot has found a fun way to get kids involved in giving back to the community. During their…

Plans for a new agriculture business at the fomer FMC site near Pocatello could be in trouble because leadership with the Shohone-Bannock Tribes says…

A Fort Hall man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal indictment charging him with distribution of marijuana. Tony Saiz, 52, entered the plea in…

American Heritage Charter School in New Sweden has cancelled classes Thursday and Friday due to illness. The school is reporting a high percentage of…

An organization called Rexburg Relief is working to raise funds for Syrian refugees. The community along with students from BYU Idaho held a…