Month: November 2016

The Aberdeen Police Department is trying to raise money for new computers. A volunteer IT worker with the police department has started a Go Fund Me…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is celebrating its 30 year anniversary. To celebrate, EIRMC is giving back to the community by having a 30,000…

A trial date for Patricia Beyer, the woman accused of killing one bicyclist and seriously hurting another after a crash on U.S. 26 this summer, is…

Police are investigating a two-vehicle crash that occurred near the intersection of Woodruff and Sunnyside in Idaho Falls. The accident occurred when…

A cold front is marching through the region with scattered rain and snow showers Overnight into Thursday morning. A much stronger push of cold air…

It’s one of the most notorious intersections in eastern Idaho and it’s finally getting a remake. Idaho Falls and Ammon are working…

The Latest on the stabbings of five students at a Utah high school (all times local): 1:40 p.m. A Utah teenager accused of stabbing five classmates…

Elm Street in Idaho Falls will be closed Thursday morning for repairs at the railroad crossing immediately east of Broadway and Yellowstone Ave. Elm…

The JNL Family Crisis Center in Pocatello is working to fill 500 boxes to give to families for Thanksgiving. The goal is to fill all 500 boxes with…

A southwest Idaho man whose five children police say were living in unsafe conditions that included dog feces in the home is facing felony charges.…

Business leaders who traveled with Idaho Gov. Butch Otter on his recent trade mission to China say the trip was a success. KIVI-TV reports that…

State and federal wildlife managers are considering removing Endangered Species Act protections from grizzly bears living in Yellowstone National…

For the second time in nearly two decades, 31 members of Idaho’s state lawmakers are women. On Election Day, Idaho voters picked the 31 female…

Immigration to this country has come under a lot scrutiny lately. It was a big part of Donald Trump’s campaign.Many people don’t know…

It’s almost like something out of a sci-fi movie. Giant concrete arrows scattered across the country, each of them pointing to another arrow.…

Pocatello Police are trying to locate a man who ran away from officers Tuesday. Police said Jason Hall, 42, was in a stolen vehicle when officers…

A cold front is marching through the region with scattered rain and snow showers this morning. By Wednesday a much stronger push of cold air will…

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL*Firth 44Shelley 42 *Declo 44Raft River 34 Dietrich 30*Valley…

Thanksgiving is just over a week away and AAA projects this year will be the eighth consecutive year of growth in travel for the holidau —…

After just one week of collecting food at Highland and Pocatello high schools, students were able to fill five trucks. Wanting to help the community…

A popular Disc Jockey in Eastern Idaho has been through a lot in the past years, he’s battled 12 life threatening surgeries and managed to walk…

Demonstrators across U.S. cities will gather outside offices of the Army Corps of Engineers, banks and energy companies on Tuesday in the protest…

It is the week before Thanksgiving, which means the Festival of Trees has returned to Idaho Falls for the 46th time! Organizers said the event has…

The Latest on the stabbings of five students at a Utah high school (all times local): 2:40 p.m. Police say a teenager suspected of stabbing five…

BYU-Idaho President Clark Gilbert has selected Amy R. Labaugh as the next Student Life Vice President. Labaugh has served as Student Development…

A cold front is marching through the region with a few scattered rain and snow showers. By Wednesday a much stronger push of cold air will drop temps…

Rexburg Police Department is investigating an incident of vandalism at the LDS church on 2300 West 2000 South in Rexburg. Sometime either late Friday…

For the first time in years, Grand Targhee Mountain Resort east of Driggs is pushing back their opening start date from Friday November 18 due to a…

Cristian D. Ceja-Aguilar, 33, of Shelley has been sentenced to a two-year fixed sentence and three-year determinate sentence for insurance fraud.…

Wyoming authorities have called off the search for the remains of a missing 13-month-old Cheyenne boy at a northern Colorado landfill. Laramie County…

The Latest on the case against Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (all times local): 11:50 a.m. A military judge has newly adjusted the trial date for Army Sgt.…

A 23-year-old Portland, Oregon, man who died after falling into a Yellowstone National Park hot spring this summer was looking for a place to…

Still seeing the area of low pressure to our North and will keep clouds and showers into Central Idaho and points north. Winds will pick up but temps…

Joshua Holt finally has a new hearing scheduled. His new date is set for Dec. 6. His mom Laurie said this is likely the last chance this year to get…

For the third year in a row, Barrie’s Ski and Sport in Pocatello is hosting Cranksgiving — an event that gathers turkeys to deliver, by…

It’s Family Reading Week across Idaho. The goal is to promote the importance of reading in a child’s education. Marshall Public Library…

Two brothers have pleaded guilty to cattle rustling after they were accused of stealing a total of 16 cows on two separate occasions. Anselmo Lopez…

Discount Tire in Chubbuck opened its doors on Monday. It’s the 13th business to open in Chubbuck in recent months. Chubbuck mayor Kevin England…

For those inclined to start celebrating the Christmas season early, you’ll be able to pick up your permit to get a Christmas tree from Bureau…

A former Utah State University student says the school knew about reports of sexual assault and heavy drinking at fraternity parties but failed to…

The Latest on the military case against Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl (all times local): ___ 3:45 p.m. A search mission that left two soldiers wounded…

Two dogs that donated blood are being credited with helping save the life of a police dog that needed emergency surgery after being shot in the line…

An area of low pressure has worked into the Pacific Northwest and will bring in clouds but keep most of the precip from Central Idaho and points…

The Blackfoot Police Department is investigating the use of marijuana by two Blackfoot High School football players. Chief Kurt Asmus said the…

Rocky Mountain Power wants to decrease its rates by $1.1 million. The .4 percent reduction would be applied equally across all customer…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested for drug possession early Friday after he was stopped for driving under the influence. 19‐year‐old Chad L.…

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS firefighters succeeded in confining a fire to the laundry room in a home on the north end of South Park Loop Road in Jackson…

A man was arrested Saturday night after he threatened a woman with a gun and fired the weapon in the ceiling of a home. Idaho Falls Police arrested…

“It was pure panic, I didn’t know what to do,” Veterans speak out about insurance program woes It’s a beautiful fall…

UPDATE 11-14-16 7:25 A.M. According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office the suspects have been identified. The sheriff’s office has…

One child was flown to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah following an ATV-pickup crash on S. State Street just north of 1600…

A California man is being held in the Bannock County jail on charges of trafficking marijuana. Nathan Thao, 37, of Fresno, California was arrested at…

Changes are coming to our unusually warm forecast that has been with us for so long now. An area of low pressure has worked into the Pacific…

Eastern Idaho Technical College hosted this years Alternative Giving Fair, years prior the fair was housed at the Elks Lodge in Idaho Falls.…

Christmas is just 42 days away and stores are prepping for holiday shoppers. Most stores already have up Christmas decorations and are starting…

A collaboration between the Idaho Museum of Natural History at Idaho State University, the Bureau of Land Management and other firefighting agencies…

According to the Blackfoot City Rural Fire Department, it responded to a call early this morning about a house fire on the block of N. 300 W. in…

CrossFit Edify in Ammon hosted its first official CrossFit competition Saturday in honor of Kara Stewart — a local woman who died of multiple…

Shelley defeated Kimberly 40-27 to advance to the 3A State Championship game. they will play Fruitland next Saturday at Middleton High School with…

The Bingham Memorial Hospital Racquetball tournament was held over the weekend in Pocatello. About fifty participants competed in the tournament, and…

The Bear Lake football team lost to St. Maries 20-14 in the 2A state semifinals Saturday afternoon in Holt…

Pretty nice day today, but high clouds moved in as a storm brushed by us to the north. Tonight, a few high clouds with lows in the upper 20’s…

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office says they are searching for Jeremy White, a man they suspect is connected to the death of…

GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALL *Blackfoot 66Hillcrest 42 *Pocatello 66Minico 29 *Century 38Rigby 42 Burley 43*Preston 56 *Sugar-Salem 76Filer 15 *West Side 35…

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

It’s a day of remembrance for those who have fought for our nation. In honor of Veterans Day, Bingham County entered the first phase of…

The Idaho Falls LDS Temple will be rededicated on Sunday, June 4, 2017, the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ announced Friday. An open…

Television star Erik Estrada returned to St. Anthony Thursday to help swear in a new partner in a new city task force. Police Chief Terry Harris said…

The unprecedented ridge of high pressure that has been with us for so long now is slowly drifting off towards the East and weakening over the West.…

Several hundred people met in the streets of downtown Boise to protest Donald Trump’s presidential election. The protest started Thursday on…

Authorities say a 72-year-old Melba man is being treated for gunshot wounds after police allege that he exchanged gunfire with police officers.…

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Idaho State Police have confirmed an elderly man was killed Thursday night in a crash on Interstate 15 near the Sunnyside Exit . ISP says 74 year old…

The unprecedented ridge of high pressure that has been with us for so long now is slowly drifting off towards the East and weakening over the West.…

For the 19th year the Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre gives local young people the chance to perform on stage in front of an audience. This year the…

The Affordable Care Act, or ACA, could be in trouble with a full Republican sweep in Washington, D.C. It’s no secret that the ACA has had a…

The former FMC plant in Fort Hall has many people concerned there are toxic chemicals that have caused a lot of harm to those living on the…

Christmas came early on Thursday for some kids in Pocatello’s head start program. As part of “Firefighters for Operation Warm,”…

Veterans day is Friday, and in honor of the day, one student at Firth High School made it his senior project to remember and show support towards…

The city of Idaho Falls has launched a survey to find out what the community thinks about Independence Day events. Last month, the city announced the…

Sometimes a certain talent runs in the whole family. That’s evident in Bonneville High School’s production of “Little Women”.…

As long as our strong ridge of high pressure remains in place more record breaking highs will continue for the rest of the week. Look for highs into…

The Bonneville Power Administration is proposing a 3.5 percent wholesale power rate increase and a 1.1 percent increase in transmission rates for…

As of Tuesday, Idaho shares 77 percent of its border with pot-friendly states, making it an island of abstinence on the legal weed frontier. The…

Scientists in southwestern Idaho are experimenting to find out if bacteria can stop an invasive weed that is taking over the West. Cheatgrass gets…

Election officials said they faced delays tallying the votes in Idaho’s second most populated county because of illegible ballots and technical…

A chimney fire caused an estimated $75,000 damage to a single-family home at 11331 N. 75th E. Wednesday. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said…

As long as our strong ridge of high pressure remains in place more record breaking highs will continue for the rest of the week. Look for highs into…

For the fourth year in a year, dads and father figures at Edahow Elementary pledged to be closely involved with their kids. Tuesday marked this…

Pocatello has released a draft of a plan detailing how it could spend federal dollars. The Gate City annually gets around $350,000 to ensure fair…

Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has declared November as Idaho Nonprofit Awareness Month. We found another good nonprofit. Project Linus is a…

A man who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase through Madison County and burglarized a gun shop was sentenced Wednesday to ten years on…

As part of Northwest Farm Credit Service’s 100 year anniversary they are donating $12,000 to a the Idaho Falls Humanitarian Center in order to…

Tuesday night had many people worried about Donald Trump’s win, and we’re not talking about Trump directly this time — the stock…

Donald Trump claimed his victory Tuesday night in a victory speech. A lot of Clinton and Trump supporters were in shock. So KIFK/KIDK walked around…

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A Utah trucker who pleaded guilty to keeping women as sex slaves in his semi-trailer as he drove across the country has been sentenced to 20 years in…

Our near record breaking highs will continue for the rest of the week as the strong ridge of high pressure remains persistent over the West. Look for…

Idaho’s minority party has lost even more of its small grasp inside the Republican-dominant Statehouse after key Democratic candidates failed…

The Idaho Falls Zoo is closing for the season and zoo management says it has been a record-breaking season for them. The following is a press release…