Month: October 2016

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

Wyoming fiscal analysts are warning that soft energy markets promise financial trouble for the state for years to come. The state’s Consensus…

Wyoming Gov. Matt Mead says he intends to call on lawmakers to spend an undetermined amount from the state’s $1.5-billion rainy day fund to…

A Pocatello man is being held in connection with the armed robbery of Albertson’s grocery store at 330 E. Benton in Pocatello Saturday.…

A man who pleaded guilty to tying up five people in a Utah basement has been sentenced to at least 30 years up to life in prison, clearing the way…

U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho says he’s voting for Donald Trump after earlier this month rescinding his endorsement. Crapo in a statement…

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at a prison south of Boise. The Idaho Department of Correction in a…

With Halloween just days away, a popular candy grab returns to Idaho Falls. Trick or Treat Street is back by popular demand! The event is scheduled…

An armed robber held up the Common Cents convenience store at 10th and Boulevard in Idaho Falls at around 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The store clerk told…

A 21-year-old Portland woman has been reported missing, and authorities are worried she’s lost or injured in the Columbia River Gorge. Portland…

Lincoln County Search and Rescue was called to search for a missing hunter around the Pagari Bridge. KMVT-TV reports that crews found the man around…

Authorities have suspended the search for a 21-year-old woman believed to be missing in the Columbia River Gorge. The Portland Police Bureau released…

Southwesterly flow aloft is bringing in plenty of moisture across East Idaho for the beginning of the week. Expect a good deal of cloud cover,…

Check out this week’s edition of Rapid Fire with Idaho State sophomore defensive back Anthony…

The Idaho State soccer team lost to Northern Arizona 1-0 Sunday afternoon at Davis…

A nice day today but we have showers on the way. Tonight, partly cloudy skies with breezes increasing as the evening wears on. Lows mainly in the…

October is Filipino-American History Month. Filipinos actually make up the largest Asian-American group in 11 states, including Idaho. As part of…

Idaho reported a 3.8 percent unemployment rate in September, which was unchanged from August. The state Department of Labor said about 2,000 jobs…

A group has filed a complaint against Brigham Young University for allegedly discriminating against Mormon students who leave the faith. The Daily…

Fourteen Utah state parks are applying to be listed as International Dark Sky Parks in an effort to preserve and promote starry nights that attract…

The Idaho State football team lost to The University of North Dakota 28-21 Saturday…

Search & Rescue crews have been called to an area of Smith Canyon in Bannock County for an ATV accident. The Bannock County Sheriff’s…

One person is arrested after leading law enforcement on a chase that results in a crash. Sgt. Bryan Lovell with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s…

A decent fall day today with highs in the low 60’s and some moderate breezes in the Snake River Plain. Tonight, partly cloudy skies with light…

Local News 8 anchor, Karole Honas traced her ancesty back to the 13th century with the help of a family history specialist. The public will be able…

The final scores of Friday night’s football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the…

Friday was the Career Mentoring Day awards luncheon at Eastern Idaho Technical College in Idaho Falls. It’s an opportunity for students from…

Authorities say the wreckage of a small plane that went missing over the Sierra Nevada has been found, with a man’s body near it. The El Dorado…

There is a growing concern over the number of Idahoans who complete suicide during the holidays. According to the American Foundation for Suicide…

Halloween-themed businesses are gearing up for their busy season and haunted houses across Eastern Idaho are opening for the Halloween season, and…

Sunshine and warmer temps will be the trend going into the weekend as a strong ridge of high pressure remains in place over the Intermountain West.…

Former Teton County, Wyoming Planning Director Jeff Daugherty has been named Assistant Superintendent of Operational Services for the Teton County…

On Friday morning, restoration crews cleaned up the five confirmed homes on Newman Drive that sustained damage from last night. Families came home to…

A Bingham County man is being held on $250,000 bond for 21 felony counts of lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16. Oscar Ramirez Acevedo was…

A former Idaho juvenile corrections nurse accused of having sex with inmates has had all charges against her dropped. The Idaho Statesman reports…

This week is Domestic Violence Awareness Week. One out of every four women will become a victim of domestic violence and sometimes and there are…

Some Idaho Falls homeowners spent Thursday night cleaning up after a sewage backup sent human waste into several homes. The city of Idaho Falls says…

The outgoing director of the National Park Service says the agency must attract younger and more racially diverse visitors to the areas it manages…

Some big changes could be coming to the Idaho National Lab. The director, Mark Peters, spoke at Pocatello’s Rotary Club luncheon on Thursday.…

Sunshine and warmer temps will be the trend going into the weekend as a strong ridge of high pressure remains in place over the Intermountain West.…

Putting a will together can be stressful and expensive, but one local law firm is putting free wills together for veterans on Veterans Day. Lawyers…

A recent survey found the unemployment rate for people with intellectual disabilities is twice as high when compared to the general population. The…

People are getting a little too relaxed when driving through school zones, so the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will be placing more…

Construction on the new Idaho State Police building for District 5 in Pocatello is coming along and is making great progress. Capt. Eric Dayley said…

Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Crapo of Idaho said through a spokesman that he is confident in the state’s election process and will respect the…

Sunshine and warmer temps will be the trend going into the weekend as a strong ridge of high pressure remains in place over the Intermountain West.…

Two regional electric cooperatives have tabled a proposed consolidation. The Ashton, Idaho-based Fall River Electric Cooperative and Lower Valley…

An Idaho school district has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to change policies that a former student called discriminatory. The Times-News reports in…

Warning this story contains a graphic image of a wasted bull moose. The Idaho Department of Fish and Game is seeking information about a bull moose…

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The unique annual elk hunt in Grand Teton National Park is set a begin this weekend although the scope of the hunt has been scaled back because elk…

Crews are working to remove Idaho’s largest sequoia tree from where it sits next to a hospital due to construction. The Idaho Statesman reports…

A northern Idaho prosecutor has asked the state Attorney General to look into complaints of voter intimidation and interference. Chief Deputy…

Sunshine and warmer temps will be the trend going into the weekend as a strong ridge of high pressure remains in place over the Intermountain West.…

For his senior project Conner Seegmiller told the panel of judges about his Academy of Finance experience that placed him in a four week internship…

Following the third and final Presidential debate of the 2016 election, Eastern Idaho residents say they have their minds made up. About 30 people…

In the 55 years since the Power County Hospital was first built, little fixes here and there were good enough. The hospital’s administrator,…

Elections are only three weeks away. With talk that this presidential elections, some people will not vote at all, how many people are already…

The Idaho State football team may have lost 52-7 to Northern Arizona last weekend, but Bengals Head Coach Mike Kramer is pleased with their defensive…

Newly-released emails show politics may have been involved when it comes to issuing big-game hunting tags. Two powerful Idahoans want to auction off…

Press release from Idaho Transportation Department: The 4300 West (Bear World Drive) junction with southbound U.S. 20 will close permanently Monday…

A ridge of warming and drier weather will take hold for the rest of the week. However, with a clearing sky overnight lows will drop back into the…

A restaurant in Driggs has Yelp’s approval. Yelp is a social media platform that allows for customers to rate and review businesses. The Forage…

Northern Idaho law enforcement officials are considering having officers carry a heroin overdose reversal drug. The Coeur d’Alene Press reports…

A Utah legislative committee is scheduled to meet Wednesday to discuss whether marijuana should be legal for people with certain medical conditions.…

A Utah County businessman has reached plea deals in two separate fraud schemes, including one in which he and a former county commissioner posed as…

Nicholas Perea, who was involved in a fatal crash on 17th Street, waived his preliminary hearing in Magistrate Court Tuesday. Bonneville County…

A Pocatello man was arrested on several charges early Wednesday morning after he tried to flee from police and crashed his car a short distance…

A deadly game is back that may be popular with your child’s group of friends. If you have not heard of it, it’s not new. The…

Halloween is creeping up and many people are planning their costumes. A lot of ideas include buying colorful contact lenses to finish off the outfit.…

A ridge of warming and drier weather will take hold for the rest of the week. We’ll still have a slight chance of snow and rain for areas east…

An Ammon resident caught thieves stealing three motorcycles from her home early Friday morning. The camera caught the action around 2:30 a.m., near…

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It’s no secret that many Americans need to lose a few pounds. Recent statistics by the Center for Disease Control show that a majority of…

A man from Hamer died in an rollover accident early Tuesday morning near Shoshone. Idaho State Police say, 21-year-old Weston Kirkpatrick was driving…

Nearly 60 schools furiously scratched at hundreds of lottery tickets to compete for the title of fastest scratching school and funds to help the…

Social Security benefits are going up slightly. If you depend on Social security, you will get a 0.3 percent raise to your monthly checks in 2017.…

Flushable wet wipes. We’ve all seen them in the grocery store. Many of them advertise themselves as a flushable, sewer friendly option to get…

A ridge of warming and dry weather will take hold for the rest of the week. We’ll still have a slight chance of snow and rain for areas east of…

Idaho officials moved forward Tuesday with their plan to add more forests to state endowment lands. The Idaho Land Board voted to consider buying…

Idaho State University has released fall enrollment numbers which show the number of students is down .5% from this time last year. ISU’s total…

The man accused of burglarizing Guns N Gear in Idaho Falls pleaded guilty to two felony charges in court Tuesday. 30-year-old Travis Castro appeared…

A northern Idaho man has been charged with first-degree murder following the death of his infant daughter. The Lewiston Tribune reports that…

U.S. Rep. Raul Labrador exchanged jabs with his Democratic challenger James Piotrowski during their first and only time on a debate stage in their…

We’re still looking for another unsettled and chilly day for Tuesday. One last round of showers will work its way across Idaho today until a…

The final presidential debate of this year’s election is two days away, but the political science and economics clubs at Idaho State University…

After announcing the plans for the new casino earlier this month, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the $35 million building Monday. The new…

Election Day is just 22 days away. There is talk about fraud coming from candidates and voters. As the weeks dwindle down to Election Day, it can…

Alisha Yeates, a former soccer coach at Blackfoot High School, was sentenced in Bingham County last week for charges of lewd conduct with a minor. On…

U.S Senator Mike Crapo was in Pocatello at Idaho State University on Monday. He spoke to students in the College of Business about the status of the…

Winter Weather Advisory, including the cities of…Stanley…Clayton…Hailey…Ketchum……

An Idaho Falls woman has been arrested by the Idaho Falls Police for lewd conduct with a 15-year-old boy. 19-year-old Sierra D. Brockman of Idaho…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested by Idaho Falls Police Thursday for stealing thousand of dollars from her employer at Walmart. 23-year-old Desire…

We’re still looking for windy, stormy day for Tuesday. A strong trough is pumping in a great deal of moisture for the beginning of our work…

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake stuck Sunday afternoon in rural Caribou County. The University of Utah and the United States Geological Survey report the…

According to the Idaho State Police, three cars crashed on I-86 near Rainbow Road after a moose walked onto the freeway. At just after 6:30 am.…

After what the campaign of Independent Presidential candidate Evan McMullin calls a successful weekend of campaigning in Eastern Idaho, the…