Idaho political figure charged with child exploitation
The Idaho Attorney General’s office says longtime Idaho political figure Martin “Marty” Peterson was arrested Thursday on suspicion…
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East Idaho meth dealer sentenced to more than 17 years in prison
A 47-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced this week in U.S. District Court to 210 months in prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for…
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Idaho woman charged with felony DUI after car crash kills 1
Idaho authorities have charged a Boise woman with felony aggravated DUI after a two-vehicle car crash left a 3-year-old girl dead. The Boise Police…
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Idaho boy dies riding scooter after being hit by vehicle
An Idaho boy has died after police say he was struck by a vehicle while riding a nonelectric scooter. The Meridian Police Department says the boy was…
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How to prepare your home for winter
With the recent weather changes, it feels like the weather went from hot to cold at a snap of a finger. As you prepare for winter, it’s time to…
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Agency OKs wild horse roundup in south-central Idaho
Federal officials plan to roundup nearly all the wild horses in a south-central Idaho wild horse area so the population can be brought down and…
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How the cold weather is affecting the potato harvest
Year-round, potato growers work hard to ensure fresh, high quality, potatoes for their consumers. Kasia Duellman is a Seed Potato Specialist of the…
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Under Armour trademark dispute puts start-up plans on hold
Retail giant Under Armour has sued a family business in a trademark dispute over its name Cascade Armory. The Idaho Press-Tribune reported Monday…
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Former President Bill Clinton, Other Celebrities Make Summer Stops in Idaho and Wyoming
Former President Bill Clinton, actor Henry Winkler, television host Jimmy Fallon, and singer Justin Bieber were recently spotted in Idaho and…
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Driggs Elementary community leads donation drive and GoFundMe for local family after house fire
The Teton County community is rallying around a local couple and their granddaughter after an early morning fire destroyed their home last week.…
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Speaker Mike Johnson tours Melaleuca, Promotes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for business growth
United States Speaker of the House Mike Johnson paid a visit to the Melaleuca distribution warehouse in Idaho Falls today. Accompanied by company…
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Local News 8 honored with multiple awards at Idaho Press Club banquet
Journalists and media groups from across the Gem State gathered in Boise Saturday for the annual Idaho Press Club awards banquet. The event…
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IDWR public hearings: Eastern Idaho residents invited to provide input on groundwater management
The Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR) has scheduled five public hearings over the course of three days between March 24th and March 26th in…
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Idahoan named to lead U.S. Forest Service
The Trump administration has announced the new chief of the Forest Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). U.S. Secretary of…
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Fort Hall Police Investigating Fatal Shooting; Suspect in Custody
The Fort Hall Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred early Sunday…
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Idahoans Challenged to Complete 250,000 Acts of Service for America’s 250th Birthday
Recently, Idaho made history as the nation’s first JustServe State, in recognition of the state’s high level of community volunteerism.
Governor…
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Deceased identified in motorcycle vs SUV crash
The Bannock County Coroner’s Office, in cooperation with the Pocatello Police Department, has identified the motorcyclist who died in the…
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Teton County Sheriff’s Office seeks help identifying individuals in Driggs crash investigation
The Teton County Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking public assistance following an early morning vehicle crash that occurred in Driggs on Monday,…
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“Stay Away, Or Else:” FLDS threatens search efforts for missing teens, says nonprofit
A national nonprofit aiding in the search for two missing Idaho teenagers, Rachelle and Allen Fisher, has reportedly received a threat believed to be…
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Hunter kills charging grizzly bear in self-defense near Ashton
In “defense of life,” a hunter shot and killed a grizzly bear after it charged him and his young son while they were hunting black bears near the…
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Driggs community honors Teton Valley native & Olympian Jaelin Kauf
Downtown Driggs is set to make some noise Monday as the community gathers for a homecoming celebration for hometown hero Jaelin Kauf. Fresh off her…
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Community unites in a vigil for teen shot by Pocatello Police as he is taken off life support
Even though they were wishing for a miracle, a Pocatello family received devastating news from doctors about 17-year-old Victor Perez on Friday.…
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