Funeral services announced for former Bannock County Judge Bill Woodland
Funeral services have been announced for former Bannock County Judge William “Bill ” Woodland. The family tells Local News 8 the services will be…
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Local Detectives honored by the Idaho Attorney General for their work keeping kids safe from internet predators
Two dedicated law enforcement officers from the Idaho Falls area received awards from the Idaho Attorney General for their work protecting children…
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Man life-flighted after head-on truck collision near Swan Valley
A 37-year-old man is fighting for his life following a horrific head-on collision between a propane truck and a passenger car this afternoon in Swan…
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Local ballroom team to attend international ballroom awards ceremony in London
The Carl Alan Awards is an awards event held annually in the United Kingdom, to honor people who have made a significant contribution to the dance…
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Officers in Victor Perez Shooting will not face criminal charges, Pocatello Mayor responds
Following an investigation by the Eastern Idaho Critical Incident Task Force, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office has determined that the four…
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Pocatello’s Women’s Marketplace and Fashion’s Night Out: A Celebration of Local Business
The community is invited to a special evening this Friday to celebrate and support local women in business at the annual ‘Women’s Marketplace and…
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Utah family rescued after their van rolls into the Snake River
A family of 6 was rescued today, July 14, after their minivan ended up in the Snake River. The accident happened just after noon on Snake River Road,…
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Local artist to perform at ISU Quad and Goody’s to benefit Family Services Alliance
Tomorrow night, Goody’s in Pocatello is hosting an event for a great cause, featuring music and delicious food. Pocatello’s singer-songwriter, Dawson…
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Community All-Stars: Local artist leaves his mark on sides of buildings
All around Pocatello, vibrant murals beautify the sides of buildings across town. Some even in unseen places, all with the same artist signature,…
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FIRST ON 8: “They want answers.” Perez Family attorneys to detail expanded civil rights lawsuit Thursday
Attorneys for the family of Victor Perez, the autistic teen fatally shot by Pocatello Police Officers on April 5th, are set to hold a press…
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Produce truck rollover blocks traffic on Highway 26; No injuries reported
A Semi-truck rollover is blocking traffic along milepost 390 of Highway 26, near the Palisades Reservoir. The accident happened around 1:59 PM on…
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Perez family and lawyers to hold press conference ahead of Truth and Reconciliation town hall
The conference will allow Pocatello citizens and members of the Fort Hall Reservation to voice concerns
regarding the Victor Perez shooting as well…
Prior Encounters, Known Disabilities: Perez family attorney says Pocatello Police mishandled fatal shooting
Lawyers representing the family of Victor Perez are arguing the fatal shooting of the disabled teen by Pocatello Police was a preventable tragedy,…
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Victor Perez Coverage: Attorneys to hold truth and reconciliation hearings in Pocatello next month
The entire Pocatello community is trying to come to grips with what happened on April 5. Attorneys for the family of Victor Perez are organizing a…
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Dozens attend funeral services for disabled teen teen shot by Pocatello Police
The family of Victor Perez, the disabled teen shot by Pocatello Police officers, has announced that his funeral services will be held on Tuesday,…
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911 caller reacts to Pocatello officer-involved shooting
“I believed terrible things when I made that call,” Brad Andres told Victor’s aunt Ana Vazquez. “I believed they were trained. I believe somebody…
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The family of Victor Perez is hoping and praying for a miracle
“We’re going to get more answers tomorrow at the hospital, but we’re hoping for a miracle.” – Ana Vazquez, Victor’s aunt POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)…
Continue Reading GoFundMe donations double overnight to support teen shot by Pocatello Police officers
Victor Perez, a Pocatello teen diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy, remains in a medically induced coma after being shot 9 times in an…
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Disabled teen shot in Pocatello officer-involved shooting fighting for his life in a coma
An autistic teen with physical handicaps continues to fight for his life after being shot nine times by Pocatello Police Officers over the…
Continue Reading Family: Teenage shooting victim out of surgery
An officer-involved shooting in Pocatello has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as people claim police brutality after a video surfaced online…
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Hundreds rally in Jackson as part of national “Protect Your Parks Protest”
Town square in Jackson was filled with almost 200 protesters raising their voices to protect national parks, Saturday. This comes as Elon Musk and…
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Community All Stars: Simplot Games volunteer jumps in to help
For 16 years, the roar of the crowd, the pounding of the feet, and the thud of athletes landing in the sand have been the soundtrack to Debbie…
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Community All-Stars: Miguel Dominic, a dedicated historian and veteran
Miguel Dominic, a dedicated historian, and veteran who is working to ensure we never forget the stories of the Bannock County Veterans Memorial…
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Community All-Star: How Swan Valley Fire Chief serves his community
Some of our own Swan Valley firefighters are now in California battling those fires. Their training comes from a very…
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Meet the Swan Valley firefighters who are on their way to California
One hundred and four firefighters, and twenty-five fire engines from Idaho are on their way to help fight the devastating California…
Continue Reading Community All-Stars: Love and support through music with Wilks
Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard at any time of the year but those feelings are even harder during the holiday…
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Community All-Stars: Idaho Ballet Theater and those who made it possible
The Nutcracker is a tradition that has become a cherished part of the community’s Christmas season. However, this year’s performance holds a special…
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Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack
According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…
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Community All-Stars: Eighteen years of Christmas Angels
With Christmas just around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to serve others, and one Pocatello family has been giving of themselves to…
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Community All-Stars: Dedicated local weather spotter Evan Tibbott
Evan Tibbott, a man of all seasons, and this week’s Community…
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Community All-Stars: Lorraine Morrison has been serving at the election polls for 45 years
This week’s Community All-Star is Lorraine Morrison. She’s been serving at the polls for 45 years and says it’s one of the most important things she…
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Community All-Stars: Pocatello’s new theater nonprofit
A new theater nonprofit in Pocatello hopes to change lives one show at a…
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Community All-Stars: Meet Bob Drexler the 94-year-old volunteer at the Museum of Idaho
When you meet Bob, one of the first things that you notice is a laugh that lights up the faces of everyone he meets. Bob is a volunteer at the Museum…
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Community All-Stars: A local bake sale for those affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton
Images from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and Milton hit Rexburg Baker, Constance Haworth, hard. She watched as floodwaters tore away at the…
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A huge local bake sale to help Hurricane Helene victims
In Eastern Idaho on Saturday, October 19th, bakers across the region are holding what they call “the bake sale of a…
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An injured hunter rescued by helicopter
A man hunting in the Swan Valley area had to be airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center…
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Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation
A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…
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Fire in Chubbuck destroys two sheds
A fire in Chubbuck on Saturday August 24, 2024, was successfully contained by local firefighters before it could spread to the nearby…
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Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out
Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law…
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Register early to avoid lines on Election Day
To avoid long lines at the polls, local election workers say to make sure you are registered before election…
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Preston celebrates 20 years of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’
You can find people wearing moon boots, eating tater tots, and voting for Pedro. But most of all, they are having…
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Chubbuck Farmers Market changes locations beginning Thursday
The Chubbuck Farmers Market will open at a new location on Thursday, July 11. It will move to the Idaho Coffee Company at 322 East Chubbuck Road.…
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Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley
A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan…
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Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center
A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…
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Fire crews quickly contain wildfire near Trail Creek
Fire crews have contained a wildfire that threatened the Trail Creek area of Pocatello Sunday night.…
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Chad Daybell trial: First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict
The first day of jury deliberations has ended without a…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell Trial: Prosecution ends rebuttal testimony, closing arguments set for Wednesday
Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial. You can watch them here.…
Continue Reading Defense rests its case in Chad Daybell trial, rebuttal witnesses follow
The defense rested its case in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial Thursday morning.…
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Lawyer fined for wasting the court’s time in Chad Daybell triple murder trial
A Mountain Home attorney who tried to stop the Chad Daybell trial just two days before it was scheduled to begin has been ordered to pay for his…
Continue Reading Data expert: No device data links Chad Daybell to Tylee’s burial site
Testimony continues in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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1 arrested after big police response in Pocatello
A big police response in Pocatello happened Tuesday…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell’s children testify in his defense
Testimony will continue in the Chad Daybell Trial on Tuesday…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 26: 2 of Chad’s children take the stand
The defense will begin its case in the murder trial of Chad Daybell.…
Continue Reading Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child’s death, judge says
It’s day 25 of testimony in the Chad Daybell trial.…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell day 24: Testimonies focus on cell phone data, calls
It’s day 24 in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 23: Medical examiner discusses autopsy of Tammy Daybell
The prosecution begins day 23 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…
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It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
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Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.…
Continue Reading Day 20 testimony centered around DNA evidence found on Chad Daybell’s property
Testimony continues on day 20 of the Chad Daybell Trial at the Ada County Courthouse.…
Continue Reading Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies
Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial day 18: Alex Cox’s widow testifies about religious beliefs
Day 18 of testimony the Chad Daybell continues at the Ada County Courthouse.…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial continues with graphic testimony when detectives found JJ’s body
A special agent for the FBI was back on the stand Monday morning in the murder trial for Chad…
Continue Reading Funeral director and neighbor take stand in Chad Daybell trial
The Chad Daybell trial continues Friday with Day 12 of testimony at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise.…
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Man arrested after Caldwell Park stabbing
A man is behind bars after a stabbing in Caldwell Park in Pocatello near South 8th…
Continue Reading Was it a paintball gun? Chad Daybell trial focuses on Tammy Daybell’s attempted shooting
The Chad Daybell Trial enters its 11th day of…
Continue Reading Brandon Bordeaux takes stand at Chad Daybell case
Five witnesses took the stand on Tuesday for day 9 of the Chad Daybell…
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Grandparents hold ‘Celebration of Life’ for JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan
A special tribute for JJ and Tylee is happening here this…
Continue Reading Daybell trial wraps up for the week
Friday is day 7 of the Chad Daybell trial.…
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Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell Trial Day 6
Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to testify in at the Chad Daybell murder trial. Gibb is the former best friend of Lori…
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Day 5 of the Chad Daybell Trial began with Rexburg Police Det. Chuck Kunsaitis taking the stand to present evidence of Lori Vallow’s bank accounts…
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Testimony in Daybell’s trial centers around text messages and emails
The Chad Daybell Trial continued with testimony centered on text messages, phone calls, and emails sent between Chad, Lori Vallow, and those…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial continues with gruesome testimony
In day two of the Chad Daybell murder trial Thursday, we will hear more testimony from Rexburg detective Ray Hermosillo along with other witnesses…
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Opening arguments in Chad Daybell trial set to begin Wednesday
Opening arguments in the first degree murder case against Chad Daybell is set for Wednesday…
Continue Reading Chad Daybell trial moves to the next stage
Another round of voir dire in the Chad Daybell trial continued Friday with another group of…
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New Pocatello traffic lights going in
The project to widen the roads and install traffic lights at the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne Roads in Pocatello is finally nearing…
Continue Reading 52 jurors selected in Chad Daybell trial; Court continues Friday
More than 50 potential jurors have been selected so far in the trial for Chad Daybell.…
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Trucker hospitalized after semi truck crashes into home
A trucker is in the hospital after his semi truck crashed into a…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone
Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…
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Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park
If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…
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Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill
A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…
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Officials identify man found dead in Chubbuck
Next of kin has been…
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Coroner releases name of victim killed in Saturday’s shooting
Prosecutors are still working on possible murder charges against the man who kept police at bay for several hours late Saturday…
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A look at USS IDAHO challenge coins
We are just one week away from the christening of the USS IDAHO, the Navy’s newest…
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Christopher Tapp’s alleged killer surrenders to Las Vegas Police
The alleged killer in the Cristopher Tapp murder, a congressional candidate and former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler, has turned…
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Good samaritan clears fallen trees for free
It seems like people have been overwhelmed trying to dig out from all the…
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Judge rules to combine Lance Peck’s cases
Former Downard Funeral home director Lance Peck’s attorney appeared for a hearing in front of Judge Aaron Thompson at the Bannock County Courthouse…
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Jury finds Brad Compher guilty of Nori Jones’ death
Closing arguments began Monday morning for Brad Compher at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday
The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on…
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Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial
Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…
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DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand
Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint…
Continue Reading Second week of testimony in Brad Compher murder trial underway
The jury trial of Brad Compher is back underway Monday morning in the second week of…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial
Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…
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Pocatello jury hears testimony, gets first look at police video in Brad Compher murder trial
Testimony is continuing Thursday in the Brad Compher murder…
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Witness in the Brad Compher trial describes the scene when Nori Jones’ body was found
Opening arguments began in the murder trial of Brad Compher. He is the man charged with the murder of Nori Jones nearly 20 years ago in…
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Center Stage Theater puts final touches on ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’
Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls is putting the final touches on ‘The Marvelous…
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Idaho House passes sex crimes bill
The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…
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Hidden in plain sight: How to help kids stop taking drugs
Hidden dangers in your child’s bedroom is a reality parents need to…
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What should be done to help rebuild Highland High School?
Now the school district and Highland administrators are trying to help the school rise from the…
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What should be done to help Highland High School rebuild?
What should be done to help Highland High School…
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