Curtis Jackson, Author at Local News 8

Rexburg man sentenced for killing domestic partner

March 21, 2025 3:19 PM Curtis Jackson

A Rexburg man was sentenced to at least 35 years in prison for killing the mother of his…

Weight and speed limits in place for trucks on county roads

March 21, 2025 1:46 PM Curtis Jackson

Truck drivers should know that speed and weight restrictions are in effect for many rural roads in eastern…

Ririe School District closes for boiler repair

March 18, 2025 4:30 PM Curtis Jackson

Ririe Elementary School will be closed for two days on Wednesday, March 19, and Thursday, March 20, to allow maintenance crews time to repair the…

Fire destroys shop in the Woodville area

March 17, 2025 12:01 PM Curtis Jackson

The Shelley Fire Department said they were called to a shop fire around 10:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, on the 700 block of 1550…

Idaho House approves adding seats with University of Utah medical education program

March 13, 2025 5:38 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho House has passed a bill that will add more seats to train medical doctors.…

Governor Little approves $35 increase for Idaho grocery tax credit

March 13, 2025 4:54 PM Curtis Jackson

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) – Governor Brad Little has signed a bill increasing the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person and removing the…

Madison County warns of possible flooding from melting snow

March 13, 2025 9:12 AM Curtis Jackson

Madison County is warning residents about flooding on the Rexburg…

Car hits Ammon home

March 13, 2025 8:55 AM Curtis Jackson

A car nearly plowed through a home in Ammon Wednesday night on Falcon…

Café Zupas to open restaurant in Ammon

March 12, 2025 3:08 PM Curtis Jackson

Cafe Zupas announced Wednesday that it will open a restaurant in Ammon. It will be located in Foothills Square, just south of Culver’s restaurant and…

Rigby man shot during fight with relative

March 11, 2025 12:44 PM Curtis Jackson

Jefferson County Sheriff’s office said a family fight led to a man being…

Idaho Senate approves $35 increase for Idaho grocery tax credit

March 6, 2025 11:41 AM Curtis Jackson

House Bill 231 increases the grocery tax credit from $120 to $155 per person. The bill also removes the increased rate for…

Wrong way driver causes accident on Highway 20

March 6, 2025 9:00 AM Curtis Jackson

Rexburg Police are investigating a chaotic scene on US Highway 20 Wednesday…

Brad Paisley to launch summer tour in Idaho Falls on May 21

March 3, 2025 10:30 AM Curtis Jackson

Country music icon Brad Paisley will kick off his “Truck Still Works World Tour” at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls on May 21, 2025.…

WATCH: Man destroys Local News 8’s fence and takes off

February 26, 2025 1:21 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Falls Police are on the lookout for a man who drove his pickup into a cinderblock fence.…

Workshops set for graduating students to apply for LAUNCH grants

February 25, 2025 11:27 AM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Department of Labor is offering a workshop to help graduates apply for the LAUNCH career education grants.…

What we know about the power outage in the Roberts, Menan area

February 25, 2025 10:08 AM Curtis Jackson

Over 3,800 were without power Tuesday morning in the Roberts and Menan area.…

Recycling bins in Bannock County no longer accept plastic

February 24, 2025 10:44 AM Curtis Jackson

Recycling bins will no longer accept plastic at the Fort Hall Mine Landfill and McCammon Transfer Station.…

Rigby man arrested on drug charges following pursuit

February 20, 2025 10:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A Rigby man is in jail on drug charges and not stopping for deputies.…

School choice tax credit bill passes Idaho legislature

February 19, 2025 3:09 PM Curtis Jackson

The Senate has passed a bill to create a $50 million parental choice tax credit, which is now headed to the Governor’s…

Man arrested for smoking marijuana with kids in car

February 19, 2025 9:58 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested an Ammon man for smoking marijuana with kids in the car.…

Harlem Globetrotters reschedules game at Mountain America Center for April 5th

February 14, 2025 12:10 PM Curtis Jackson

The Mountain America Center said the Harlem Globetrotters have rescheduled their postponed game for Saturday, April 5, at 2:00 p.m.…

Sheriff’s office warns of new scam circulating around Bannock County

February 14, 2025 11:16 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bannock County Sheriff’s office is warning people about a fake arrest warrant being sent to people in the county. They said the new scam looks…

LDS Prophet announces Salt Lake Temple open house set for 2027

February 14, 2025 10:21 AM Curtis Jackson

The president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the open house celebration for the Salt Lake Temple will be from April to…

Salon H. Davis shares some beauty products to pamper yourself

February 14, 2025 9:18 AM Curtis Jackson

Salon H. Davis offers some options for pampering yourself with hair products to help make your Valentine’s Day special.…

15 new titles added to Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Hymns app

February 13, 2025 11:56 AM Curtis Jackson

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced 15 new hymns to it’s collection of “Hymns – For Home and…

Rigby High to get new Field House thanks to donation

February 12, 2025 10:13 AM Curtis Jackson, Ariel Jensen

Jefferson School District 251 announced a new Field House will be built for Rigby High School. thanks to a generous donation from the Broulim…

Missing Ammon man found dead in Clark County

February 12, 2025 9:08 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Troy McNett, 58, of Ammon who has been reported missing since Monday.…

Boise State alum Kellen Moore set to become head coach for New Orleans Saints

February 11, 2025 12:04 PM Curtis Jackson

Former Boise State Quarterback and Philadelphia Eagle offensive coordinator has agreed to a deal to become the next head coach for the New Orleans…

Mark Bent sentenced to 30 years in prison for killing Nikolas Bird

February 10, 2025 5:03 PM Curtis Jackson

District Judge Michael Whyte sentenced Bent to 30 years determinant to life indeterminant on…

Young snowmobiler found safe after spending night in freezing temps

February 10, 2025 12:02 PM Curtis Jackson

A young snowmobiler was found safe Sunday morning after being lost since Saturday afternoon.…

Four snowmobilers safely rescued after getting stuck

February 10, 2025 11:42 AM Curtis Jackson

Fremont County Search and Rescue started searching for the snowmobiles at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 near Tygee Creek, just…

Blowing snow causes whiteout conditions forcing road closures

February 7, 2025 3:30 PM Curtis Jackson

Blowing and drifting snow has caused the Idaho Transportation Department to close two remote highways in eastern Idaho.…

Idaho bill would eliminate daylight-saving time

February 7, 2025 1:26 PM Curtis Jackson

A new bill in the Idaho House of Representatives is trying to eliminate daylight-saving time.…

Bannock County offers free sandbags to protect homes from melting snow

February 7, 2025 12:18 PM Curtis Jackson

Bannock County officials and partnering agencies are making free sandbags available to the community early to help residents protect their homes from…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Water main repair on Woodruff Avenue Thursday

February 6, 2025 11:40 AM Curtis Jackson

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a broken water main on the 1300 block of South Woodruff Avenue on Thursday, Feb.…

Intermountain Packing faces public nuisance charge over odor

February 5, 2025 6:22 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Falls city prosecutors have charged a local meat processing plant with a misdemeanor for causing a bad smell in the…

Sam Ross

February 5, 2025 2:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Sam Ross is a Multimedia Journalist and Local News 8’s Pocatello Bureau Chief. An Eastern Idaho native, Sam grew up in…

Chubbuck Police find wanted driver, confirm no harm was intended toward child

February 5, 2025 9:34 AM Curtis Jackson

Chubbuck Police posted on social media they need help in finding a man who suspiciously contacted a neighborhood…

Highway 26/89 between Alpine and Hoback Junctions closed due to an avalanche

February 4, 2025 3:17 PM Curtis Jackson

The Wyoming Department of Transportation said US Highway 26/89 between the Alpine Junction and Hoback Junction is closed due to an avalanche. It’s…

Annual Souper Bowl Food Drive underway between Idaho Falls and Skyline High Schools

February 4, 2025 12:40 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Falls High and Skyline High once again help feed families in the community with the annual Souper Bowl Food Drive.…

Idaho State University President to deliver State of University

February 4, 2025 12:19 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State University President Robert Wagner will deliver his State of the University address Tuesday…

2 motorcyclists injured in crash near Pocatello Airport

February 4, 2025 11:36 AM Curtis Jackson

Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash near the Pocatello airport Monday…

3 car collision north of Shelley sends two to the hospital

February 3, 2025 3:13 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho State Police are investigating a three-vehicle crash that blocked US 91 north of Shelley Monday…

High avalanche danger issued for mountain slopes

February 3, 2025 11:38 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center and the Sawtooth Avalanche Center have issued a High avalanche danger for most area mountains.…

The Port announces two new summer concerts

February 3, 2025 11:09 AM Curtis Jackson

Two new concerts were announced Monday coming to the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre, also known as ‘The Port,’ this summer.…

Storm sewer project to begin on 1st Avenue in Pocatello

January 31, 2025 1:45 PM Curtis Jackson

Construction to install a new storm sewer system on 1st Avenue in Pocatello to begin…

Driver dies after high-speed chase with police

January 31, 2025 12:37 PM Curtis Jackson

Bannock County Sheriff’s’ office is investigating the death of a driver after a police chase on Thursday…

Clark Hill Rest Area bathrooms close in February for deep cleaning

January 31, 2025 12:28 PM Curtis Jackson

The Idaho Transportation Department will close the bathrooms at the Clark Hill Rest Area on US 26 east of Ririe in…

ICE policy protest set for Saturday in Idaho Falls

January 31, 2025 10:26 AM Curtis Jackson

A peaceful demonstration against current Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policies is planned for Saturday, February 1, at noon at the…

Suspect wanted in potato cellar break-ins

January 30, 2025 12:59 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a suspect involved in breaking into some local potato…

President Trump holds a briefing on deadly air collision in Washington

January 30, 2025 9:22 AM Curtis Jackson

President Trump speaks on the midair collision disaster that happened in Washington, D.C. Wednesday night.…

Home explosion in Clark County kills 1, another missing

January 29, 2025 11:30 AM Curtis Jackson

One person was killed and another is believed to be missing following a house explosion in the Kilgore area of Clark…

Idaho’s Senator Jim Risch says people should stay calm over federal funding freeze

January 28, 2025 4:30 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Sen. Jim Risch said “Everybody take a deep breath. Stay calm” over the federal funding freeze.…

Pocatello Police: No ICE activity found here

January 28, 2025 10:42 AM Curtis Jackson

Pocatello officials claim a social media post about an ICE arrest is…

WATCH LIVE: Judge to hear Bryan Kohberger’s motion to suppress DNA evidence Thursday

January 22, 2025 12:01 PM Curtis Jackson

Bryan Kohberger is expected to be in a Boise courtroom on Thursday and Friday this week. Here’s what we can…

Falls Water has lifted their boil advisory

January 22, 2025 9:35 AM Curtis Jackson

Falls Water Company has issued a water boil advisory on Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025.…

Water line repair scheduled Wednesday on Shoup Avenue in Idaho Falls

January 21, 2025 4:57 PM Curtis Jackson

The City of Idaho Falls Water Division will be repairing a water service line on the 500 block of Shoup Avenue, on Wednesday, Jan.…

Body found inside parked vehicle near Bonneville County landfill

January 21, 2025 4:35 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is investigating a body discovered near the Peterson Hill Landfill on E. Sunnyside Road.…

Prosecutor: 5 Teens behind the ‘boom’ sounds heard in Jefferson County

January 21, 2025 4:28 PM Curtis Jackson

Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney’s office reported that five teenagers are responsible for creating the large boom heard in the county.…

One injured in 2 car crash north of Idaho Falls

January 21, 2025 11:05 AM Curtis Jackson

One person was taken to the hospital after a car crash north of Idaho…

President’s Executive Order halts Lava Ridge Wind Project

January 21, 2025 9:18 AM Curtis Jackson

President Donald Trump signed an executive action Monday to stop the Lava Ridge Wind Farm project in the Magic…

Idaho, Wyoming elected officials congratulate President Trump

January 20, 2025 5:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Not long after the president was sworn in, Idaho’s and Wyoming’s congressional leaders issued statements supporting Donald…

1400 customers without power in Teton County

January 20, 2025 11:19 AM Curtis Jackson

Fall River Electric reports about 1400 customers are without power Monday morning. The cause of the outage is unknown at this…

Idaho National Guard deployed to help with Presidential Inauguration

January 17, 2025 3:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Approximately 350 Soldiers and Airmen from the Idaho National Guard left Boise Friday morning for Washington, D.C., to assist with the Presidential…

Person hit by car in Idaho Falls parking lot

January 16, 2025 3:02 PM Curtis Jackson

A car hit a person walking in an Idaho Falls parking lot Thursday…

Dog rescued from icy Snake River in Idaho Falls

January 16, 2025 12:56 PM Curtis Jackson

Some Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies took a polar plunge Wednesday afternoon in the Snake River to rescue a runaway…

7-year-old injured in crosswalk accident

January 16, 2025 10:13 AM Curtis Jackson

A 7-year-old girl crossing the street was hit by a car Thursday morning in…

Idaho Falls mayor presents her last State of the City

January 15, 2025 5:26 PM Curtis Jackson, Ariel Jensen

Wednesday afternoon of January 15th 2025 Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper spoke at her last State of the City to address after 12 years of service as…

Chubbuck Police need help in finding two teen runaways

January 15, 2025 4:46 PM Curtis Jackson

Anevei Villasenor, 14, and Dalylah Villasenor, 17, were reported as runaways on January…

Pocatello man charged with leaving puppies in dumpster

January 15, 2025 3:14 PM Curtis Jackson

A man from Pocatello is facing several animal abandonment and cruelty…

Car removed from Snake River near Blackfoot

January 15, 2025 12:58 PM Curtis Jackson

Bingham County Search and Rescue removed a car that drove into the Snake River on Monday, January 13,…

Two killed in head-on crash near Carey

January 15, 2025 12:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Two people were killed in a head-on collision on US 26/93 just north of Carey on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.…

Compass Academy closes early due to water main break

January 15, 2025 10:37 AM Curtis Jackson

Compass Academy will close at 10:00 AM today due to a water main break in the street near the…

Trending news: Banned words for 2025, annoying sounds, Starbucks Handouts

January 15, 2025 10:16 AM Curtis Jackson

Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper share the list of banished words for 2025 revealed by Lake Superior State University.…

Ammon drivers beware! 17th Street to close Sunday for bridge work

January 14, 2025 3:51 PM Curtis Jackson

Drivers who use 17th Street to get to Ammon from Idaho Falls will soon have to find a different route.…

Bomb squad called to Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building

January 14, 2025 1:06 PM Curtis Jackson

The Bannock County Veterans Memorial Building was evacuated Tuesday morning when an ordnance shell was found by construction…

Wife shoots husband after he threatens to kill her in Irwin

January 14, 2025 11:29 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville County Sheriff Deputies are investigating a fight between a husband and wife that ended up in a…

Glacier Bancorp agrees to acquire Bank of Idaho

January 13, 2025 4:19 PM Curtis Jackson

Glacier Bancorp, Inc. announced Monday it has signed an agreement to acquire Bank of Idaho based in Idaho…

Bridge replacement to close intersection on Bonneville-Jefferson County line

January 13, 2025 12:37 PM Curtis Jackson

Crews will begin work on replacing a bridge over a canal along the Bonneville – Jefferson County line on Monday, January…

Student-inspired names appear on snowplows

January 13, 2025 12:15 PM Curtis Jackson, Kailey Galaviz

Watch out for Pow Pow Ka Plow on the roads. The newly named plow by students hits the roads across eastern…

Idaho bill raises the bar on getting initiatives, referendums onto ballot

January 10, 2025 4:11 PM Curtis Jackson

Lawmakers are once again attempting to make it more difficult to pass a citizen-backed ballot initiative or…

Lori Vallow tells judge she’s ready for trial

January 10, 2025 1:09 PM Curtis Jackson

Lori Vallow appeared in a Phoenix courtroom for a status conference Friday, January 10, 2025.…

Reed’s Dairy gives back to community on fire anniversary

January 9, 2025 1:02 PM Curtis Jackson

Reed’s Dairy will mark the one-year anniversary of the fire that destroyed its production facility with a give-back promotion.…

Ammon students enjoy new dining experience

January 9, 2025 12:25 PM Curtis Jackson

Ammon Elementary students get to eat in a brand-new cafeteria.…

Idaho DMV urges drivers to add your next of kin to online account

January 9, 2025 11:20 AM Curtis Jackson

The following is a news release from the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles. BOISE, Idaho (IDMV) – The Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is…

Hacker accesses student, teacher data in Bonneville School District 93

January 8, 2025 4:12 PM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents saying someone accessed their PowerSchool data system during the holiday break.…

Grizzly bears to remain on Endangered Species Act list

January 8, 2025 2:20 PM Curtis Jackson

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will keep grizzly bears on the Endangered Species Act list and is proposing to create a “Distinct Population…

Idaho’s Top 10 prohibited items TSA found in carry-on luggage

January 8, 2025 12:00 PM Curtis Jackson

A sledgehammer, a bowie knife, and a large slingshot. What do these items all have in common? They were all discovered in carry-on luggage at…

Three snowmobilers rescued from ravine near Island Park

January 8, 2025 9:33 AM Curtis Jackson

Three Minnesota men riding snowmobiles were rescued from a deep ravine west of Island Park on Monday evening, January 6,…

Governor outlines his priorities for the upcoming legislature

January 3, 2025 2:39 PM Curtis Jackson

Idaho Governor Brad Little addressed the news media Friday morning about his priorities for the 2025…

Chocolate Clog surprisingly hammer tough

January 3, 2025 11:21 AM Curtis Jackson

Local News 8 anchor team Kailey Galaviz and Jeff Roper try to break open a chocolate clog. Check it…

New Year’s Eve fight leads to man getting stabbed

December 31, 2024 6:26 PM Curtis Jackson

A fight between multiple teens and young adults resulted in one person being stabbed.…

Truck hits D Street underpass in Idaho Falls

December 31, 2024 12:10 PM Curtis Jackson

A semi-truck and trailer hit the D street underpass in downtown Idaho Falls Tuesday morning.…

Bingham County Republicans elect chairman once again

December 31, 2024 9:19 AM Curtis Jackson

The Bingham County Republicans met Monday night to re-elect new…

Grand Teton National Park buys Kelly Parcel from Wyoming

December 30, 2024 3:24 PM Curtis Jackson

The U.S. Department of Interior has purchased from the state of Wyoming a one-square-mile piece of land inside the boundaries of Grand Teton National…