Month: September 2016

Idaho State University released its numbers for 10th-day enrollment. Enrollment for fall 2016 is 11,025. That’s a 2.1% decrease from fall 2015.…

The southern entrance to Yellowstone National Parkwas closedagain Sunday evening after the Berry Fire moved back toward the road. Fire activity…

Phillip Francke, 23, was arrested and charged in April on 16 felony counts of enticing a child through the internet. Francke’s arrest came…

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a man who has ‘dined and dashed’ from several restaurants in the Idaho Falls Area. 35-year-old Davide E.…

Almost everyone can remember what they were doing when disaster struck 15 years ago in New York City and Washington, D.C. To honor the 15th…

Phillip Francke, 23, was arrested and charged in April on 16 felony counts of enticing a child through the internet. He was in court Friday for…

The Madison Fire Department held a 5K run at Porter Park in Rexburg on Saturday to honor those who died on 9/11. This year marks the 15th anniversary…

It’s been a pretty dry summer with little rain so far. The dry summer has taken a toll on local reservoirs. Right now, the American Falls…

Scores for all the games for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming team. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app.…

An Idaho Falls firefighter was one of two firemen in the state to receive the Idaho Medal of Honor Friday. Sean Allen, of the Idaho Falls Fire…

The State Board of Education has a goal to see 80 percent of high school students go on to college right after they graduate. Right now the statistic…

A local breast cancer survivor’s story shows the significance in getting mammograms — you may have noticed her on a Yellowstone Highway…

UPDATE: 9/09/16 7:30 p.m. Philip Klein issued this statement Friday evening about a civil suit filed against his firm and its investigation into the…

The city of Idaho Falls is hoping to improve traffic flow. The City Council approved the removal of five traffic signals around town. Those signals…

Fifth-grade students at Woodland Hills Elementary School are getting outside for a unique learning opportunity. The kids, parents and faculty have…

A disease similar to one responsible for a fish kill last month in the Yellowstone River may be responsible for an outbreak on the South Fork of the…

Idaho State Lottery officials are asking potential vendors to provide information on how they would offer Keno, simulated racing, fantasy sports and…

U.S. government officials and the mother of a Utah man jailed in Venezuela are worried about his deteriorating health. Kevin Brosnahan, spokesman for…

Utah public records officials are ordering the Provo and Orem police departments to release a report showing any time a Brigham Young University…

A teenager shot with a pellet-type gun after a homecoming pep rally at a suburban Salt Lake City high school has been released from the hospital…

Sunday, September 11 will mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Several activities are taking place…

UPDATE: 9/9/16 11:45 a.m. A vacant home at 2486 N. 25th East (Hitt Road) in Idaho Falls was heavily damaged by fire at around 9 p.m. Thursday. The…

Yellowstone National Park hosted 35 immigrants as they officially became U.S. citizens this week. United States Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman held…

Jefferson County detectives believe the arrest of Mark Vielma, 25, of Idaho Falls Monday may have resolved a number of vehicle burglaries. Detective…

We’re learning more about the investigation of an Idaho Falls murder that happened more than 20 years ago. The Bonneville County Prosecutor has…

The Blackfoot City Council has decided to move ahead with a swimming pool bond election, but has not finalized the options that will be on that…

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One North Carolina man is giving a whole new meaning to taking long walks. He’s on a journey to walk across the U.S. – coast to coast.…

It’s time to “Fill the Boot.” The Pocatello fire fighters annual fundraiser is Friday. So fire fighters will bel hitting the…

Aviation history is in Idaho Falls for the weekend. On Thursday, the Eastern Idaho Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association brought in the…

The Museum of Idaho on Thursday morning announced Karen Baker of Washington state as its new executive director. “Oh, I cannot even explain how…

Construction work on the I-15 exit ramp at Grandview Drive in Idaho Falls created some slow moving traffic at the Broadway Avenue exit Thursday. The…

The lightning caused Tin Cup fire saw increased activity Thursday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the fire was highly visible from…

Traffic was backed-up in the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 108, near Shelley after a trailer overturned. Idaho State Police said that…

A fire area closure was lifted at noon Thursday on the Tie Canyon fire west of Victor, Idaho. While the closure was lifted, there is still heat in…

The Blackfoot City Council has decided to move ahead with a swimming pool bond election, but has not finalized the options that will be on that…

Firefighters plan a burnout on the Maple Fire east of the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park Thursday. Ignition of fires is likely to begin…

Idaho Falls Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday afternoon after puncturing holes in their claim to have been robbed at gun point. William J.…

Attorneys for former Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen want part of his criminal sentence set aside. Olsen was sentenced to 15 days in jail and 3…

BOYS H.S. SOCCER**Teton 4 Shelley 1 GIRLS H.S. SOCCERTeton 1**Shelley 2 H.S. VOLLEYBALL {SETS WON}**Century 3Highland 0 F **Idaho Falls 3 Star…

As a parent, it’s always a good feeling to see your child’s test scores go up. For Joseph Ryner, it was definitely exciting. “My…

In front of Century High School on Wednesday, Pocatello/Chubbuck District 25 administrators and school board members gleefully released balloons into…

A local woman from Rigby is in a new movie with Steven Seagal. The movie is called “The Perfect Weapon” and is in theaters on Friday.…

If you’re looking at selling a home, now might be a pretty good time to do it. New data from the analyst group, Corelogic, shows that current…

Dry, breezy conditions fanned the Tin Cup Mountain fire in the Star Valley area Wednesday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the fire…

The JRM Foundation for Humanity has announced its 2016 Idaho Hometown Heroes. The family foundation was established in 2011 and follows a…

Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old Dixie State University student who was found unresponsive in a bathroom stall on campus. The…

A federal judge says the U.S. government was wrong to exclude portions of five western states when it designated critical habitat for the imperiled…

An 18-year-old high school student has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a black teammate in an Idaho locker room. The Times-News reports…

Bingham County deputies arrested Colton Merrill, 23, after a high speed pursuit at around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff Craig Rowland said Merrill…

– Non-union workers in Idaho could be required to pay some fees to the unions that represent them if a lawsuit pending in federal court…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) is lifting an air quality caution for both Custer and Lemhi Counties. As of Wednesday, IDEQ has…

Two initiatives may encourage more bicycle traffic in Jackson. Eagle Scout Evan Scott has won Town Council approval to install bike racks at several…

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The Advanced Opportunities program will give $4,125 to students in the 7th through 12th grades to help pay for college credits and certifications to…

The Idaho Falls Zoo is looking towards another record year with an estimated 123,000 plus visitors for the season and a $3.54 million impact on the…

As Jacqualine Thomas, the pastor at Praise Temple of God in Pocatello, walked through the Bistline Building Tuesday she was already describing what…

Update 09/06/2016 7:30 pm: Missing Idaho Falls man Allen Hansen was found dead Tuesday. Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office says the man died from…

Idaho State University students have a new and improved place to eat on campus. Tuesday was the grand opening of “The Commons” in Turner…

Kristina May Juarez is accused of stabbing her brother, Ronald Michael Christensen, in July. Christensen’s body was found after police were…

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in our country and the first annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in our area is this…

A product invented by an Idaho Falls man has gone viral and is high demand all over the world. Now, what it does might surprise you and even gross…

A hunter is recovering from injuries after he was shot by his mother Saturday. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Pleasant…

UPDATE; 9/6/2016 4:45 p.m. Idaho Supreme General Manager Wade Chapman says there will be no permanent layoffs at the Firth plant.He credited the…

Update 09/06/2016 12:30 pm: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has extended the air quality alert for Custer and Lemhi Counties. Air…

A Ketchum woman is recovering at Wood River Medical Center near Hailey after a climbing accident north of the Devil’s Bedstead Peak. Custer…

Jim Francis has announced he will run as a write-in candidate for State Senator in District 33 this November. The seat is currently held by…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 19-year-old Ricardo R. Herrera Delira for burglary Saturday morning after he was seen trying to break into a car. Herrera…

A Shelley man was arrested by Idaho Falls Police on September 1st for multiple charges including felony possession of a controlled substance and…

Idaho Falls Police arrested a 19-year-old man after police say he tried to steal a woman’s purse. Isaiah S. DeLoera of Idaho Falls was booked…

A Pocatello man was arrested Saturday with a large amount of methamphetamine after a routine traffic stop near Pocatello. Brandon Jeffrey Allan,37,…

The Tie Canyon fire was listed at 100 percent containment Tuesday morning. The fire area encompassed 1,031 acres. Great Basin Team 5 transferred…

When it’s summer, it means getting out and having fun for Marshall Clinger. “I like summer because you can get outside and experience…

Chipotle, Popeyes and Red Robin are just a few of the recent businesses that have opened in Chubbuck. On Monday, the city welcomed another new…

Joshua Holt is a former Pocatello man now living in Utah. Josh has been stuck in a Venezuelan jail for 67 days, since June 30. On Monday, his mom…

A two-car collision near Stanley blocked the highway for nearly four hours Monday morning. Idaho State Police said the accident happened on State…

Update Sept. 5, 2016 3:30p: A GoFundMe account was set up for the family of a 16-year-old teen girl who died Saturday morning. The account said Karla…

Lightning started at least three new fires in the northern portion of Grand Teton National Park Sunday. All were being actively suppressed on Monday.…

Day two of the Eastern Idaho State Fair brought some rain with it. But that didn’t seem to dampen people’s spirits as large crowds…

UPDATE Sept. 5, 2016 10:30p: Rangers have located the body of Rene Dreiling. They said his body was found on the north side of Mount Owen, on a rocky…

A state health official says new data shows Idaho adults reversing a decades-long increase in obesity. The Spokesman-Review reports the 28.6 percent…

The campaign finance reports from the Democrat challenging longtime Idaho GOP Sen. Mike Crapo suggest he’s making a serious bid for the office.…

A bus driver in southern Idaho has been fired after a video of her pouring water on a student and telling him to speak English surfaced on social…

Cool wet weather is helping to calm the region’s largest remaining wildfires. Tie Canyon fireSunday night rains were not enough to extinguish…

Popular country singers will be taking the stage at this year’s Eastern Idaho State Fair. Chris Janson will be headlining on September 8 and…

The Eastern Idaho State Fair is happening now! The fair kicked off its opening day with its annual parade through the streets of Blackfoot. Hundreds…

Scores for all the games for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming team. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app.…

With the recent price hike for the Epi-Pen, many people are looking for cheaper alternatives. The Better Business Bureau is warning people about…

The man accused of killing a Driggs woman this summer had the Teton County Court enter a not guilty plea for him Friday morning. Erik Ohlson is…

Steps are being taken to remove illegally introduced Largemouth Bass from Hawkins Reservoir in Bannock County. The decision will allow licensed…

A crash in the northbound lane of Interstate 15 has slowed traffic on the highway. The incident happened just north of Fort…

State engineers are planning a project to replace the existing Rose Road bridge over Interstate 15. The Idaho Transportation Department will hold a…

The Henry’s Creek Fire was declared 100 percent contained at 10 p.m. Thursday. Fire crews will continue to periodically monitor the fire area.…

The Idaho Potato Commission’s Big Idaho Potato Truck sailed through New York Harbor from Brooklyn last week. The commission donated 12,000…

Dealing with a bicycle problem while out on River Walk in Idaho Falls just got a bit easier. A new bike repair station has been installed for public…

Teton County, Idaho Sheriff Tony Liford has lifted a Level 1 Evacuation Notice for people living near the Tie Canyon fire. Teton Basin District…

Two well-known Utah climbers are missing in Pakistan, where they were attempting to make a treacherous ascent up an icy mountain. Jonathan Thesenga…