Linda Larsen, Author at Local News 8

Jury deliberations to resume Friday in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial

May 11, 2023 10:06 AM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

Idaho prosecutors have spent the last four weeks painstakingly detailing their case against a woman accused of killing her two youngest children and…

Judge to allow Lori Vallow-Daybell verdict to be livestreamed

May 9, 2023 10:53 AM Linda Larsen

Judge Steven W. Boyce made a surprising ruling Tuesday as the trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell nears completion.…

Sunday Blessings hits the airwaves with familiar voice

May 5, 2023 3:44 PM Linda Larsen

Three years after retiring from four decades of TV news broadcasting right here on Local News 8, Jay Hildebrandt is back. This time on the…

Highland High School has Prom despite school disaster

April 23, 2023 6:10 PM Linda Larsen

In some ways, it was a prom night like you might expect just about anywhere. Students celebrate despite school…

Judge denies Lori Vallow-Daybell’s request to leave court for Tuesday’s testimony

April 11, 2023 9:42 AM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

Court is once again in session Tuesday afternoon after being temporarily halted after Lori Vallow-Daybell left, visibly upset.…

Jury set in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial

April 7, 2023 10:39 AM Linda Larsen

jury has been seated in the trial of Lori…

Judge rules JJ Vallow’s grandmother may attend Lori Vallow-Daybell trial

April 6, 2023 10:27 AM Linda Larsen

Judge Steven Boyce has made a decision on whether or not the Woodcocks can be present in the courtroom during the trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell.…

Jury selection continues in Lori Vallow-Daybell trial

April 5, 2023 5:24 PM Linda Larsen

Wednesday is day three of jury selection in the murder trial of Lori Vallow-Daybell in Ada…

Lori Vallow-Daybell jury selection continues

April 4, 2023 11:00 AM Linda Larsen

The murder trial in the case against Lori Vallow-Daybell is now into its second day of jury selection in Ada…

‘Internal affairs investigation’ related to officer on Kohberger case

March 31, 2023 12:27 PM Linda Larsen

Court documents reveal an internal investigation against an officer in the Bryan Kohberger…

Demolition crews tear down Downard Funeral Home

March 22, 2023 5:08 PM Linda Larsen

Demolition crews are tearing down the former Downard Funeral Home in…

Compher trial continued until October

March 16, 2023 1:18 PM Linda Larsen

A Pocatello man accused of murder in 2014 will have to wait a little longer for a jury to hear his…

Former Downard Funeral Home director trial set

March 13, 2023 11:37 AM Linda Larsen

Attorneys for former Pocatello funeral home owner and director Lance Peck were back in court…

Storm brings wind, rain, snow, flooding, road closures

March 10, 2023 5:44 PM Linda Larsen

It has been a wild day for…

Poland Ambassador speaks at 2023 Frank Church Symposium

March 10, 2023 12:40 PM Linda Larsen

The 2023 Frank Church Symposium is taking place at Idaho State University in…

Compher back in court Monday

March 6, 2023 5:22 PM Linda Larsen

A man accused of a Pocatello murder almost 20 years ago was back in a Bannock County courtroom…

Students dive into the art William Shakespeare

March 6, 2023 3:34 PM Linda Larsen

For the last three months, Alturas Preparatory Academy students have been studying the art, science literature and history of the…

Silent protesters with signs attend Pocatello City Council meeting

March 3, 2023 12:47 PM Linda Larsen

Silent protesters with signs came out to Thursday’s Pocatello City Council…

Lava Hot Springs bar roof collapse under investigation

March 1, 2023 5:09 PM Linda Larsen

The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office has closed Elm Street and 1st Avenue East in Lava Hot Springs due to…

PCSD 25 buys Downard Funeral Home property

February 28, 2023 10:37 AM Linda Larsen

Downard Funeral Home in Pocatello and the surrounding lot has been sold to the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District…

2 police cars involved in crashes

February 28, 2023 10:36 AM Linda Larsen

It has been a rough few days for driving throughout our area, and our local police department’s are not…

Man in wheelchair struck by SUV

February 23, 2023 11:34 PM Linda Larsen

A man in a wheelchair was struck by an SUV in Pocatello late Thursday…

Sandbags available for purchase

February 22, 2023 5:26 PM Linda Larsen

With our changing temperatures and recent snow, some people across the area have been worried about…

Bill requiring minimum mandatory sentencing guidelines for fentanyl possession in committee

February 22, 2023 12:18 PM Linda Larsen

In addition to the work that is being done within our cities to fight the threat, the StateLegislature is also considering a bill requiring minimum…

Museum of Idaho announces newest traveling exhibit

February 17, 2023 10:00 AM Linda Larsen

The Museum of Idaho announced the grand opening of its newest special exhibit, Dinos of the Deep.…

Testing bridge strength for earthquakes

February 16, 2023 3:04 PM Linda Larsen

One Idaho State University student is trying to figure out ways to make buildings and bridges…

Feb. 15 is National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

February 16, 2023 3:03 PM Linda Larsen

Wednesday was a special day to remember some of our local…

Scooters may be coming to Pocatello

February 16, 2023 3:02 PM Linda Larsen

Scooters may soon be riding along the streets of…

Bingham County gets new 911 software

February 15, 2023 5:23 PM Linda Larsen

People living in Bingham County now have a new way to get help in an…

Local coroner appointed second VP of ISAAC

February 14, 2023 11:32 AM Linda Larsen

One of our local coroners has been appointed as the second vice president of the Idaho State Association of County…

Fire in Swan Valley destroys private business

February 5, 2023 3:17 PM Linda Larsen

A late night fire in Swan Valley, completely destroys a private…

Ice jams cause Lemhi River to flood

January 31, 2023 5:25 PM Linda Larsen

Ice jams are backing up water from the Lemhi River near some homes in the Baker…

Attorney General Labrador files lawsuit against Biden Administration

January 26, 2023 10:41 AM Linda Larsen

Attorney General Raul Labrador is filing a lawsuit against the Biden…

New Olive Garden restaurant opens

January 24, 2023 2:23 PM Linda Larsen

The Pocatello and Chubbuck area now has an Olive…

7-year-old boy dies after being attacked by dogs

January 23, 2023 12:37 PM Linda Larsen

A seven-year-old boy was attacked and killed by a pack of wild dogs in Fort Hall on…

Former basketball coach accused of rape in court Friday

January 13, 2023 4:07 PM Linda Larsen

The former Soda Springs High School basketball coach accused of rape appeared in a Caribou County Court room…

Man shot while allegedly attempting to rob a Pocatello home

January 12, 2023 2:14 AM Linda Larsen

Pocatello police are investigating a shooting last night that sent one man to the…

Salvation Army red kettle donations down this year

December 8, 2022 5:24 PM Linda Larsen

This is the season of giving, but the Salvation Army says its donations are down…

Former Downard Funeral Home director in court Monday

December 5, 2022 4:08 PM Linda Larsen

The case against former Downard Funeral Home director Lance Peck was back in a Bannock County court room Monday for another pretrial…

Pocatello Holiday pet food drive

November 18, 2022 7:23 PM Linda Larsen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) Pocatello Animal Services Holiday Pet Food Drive Join Pocatello Animal Services for a holiday pet food drive. From November…

Haunted History Walking Tours begin Friday

October 6, 2022 11:54 AM Linda Larsen

This is the time of the year when you may see some interesting characters walking…

Preliminary hearing for former Soda Springs girls basketball coach postponed

October 5, 2022 9:53 PM Linda Larsen

A preliminary hearing for the former soda springs girls basketball coach accused of rape was postponed…

Jessie Leigh back in court

September 29, 2022 4:50 PM Linda Larsen

A Chubbuck man accused of shooting his estranged wife and her boyfriend was back in court…

Special memorial held for Senator Nye

September 23, 2022 5:43 PM Linda Larsen

A special memorial was held this week for State Senator Mark Nye of…

Downard Funeral Home could become parking lot

September 21, 2022 5:27 PM Linda Larsen

The future of the Downard Funeral Home in Pocatello might be a parking…

Former Downard Funeral Home director in court Monday

September 19, 2022 4:48 PM Linda Larsen

The case against former Downard Funeral Home director Lance Peck was back in a Bannock County courtroom Monday for a pre-trial…

Helping the monarch butterfly

September 9, 2022 9:44 AM Linda Larsen

People at the Eastern Idaho State Fair are getting to know a little more about the monarch…

EISF Grand Marshal Karole Honas prepares for parade

September 2, 2022 4:29 PM Linda Larsen

When the Eastern Idaho State Fair parade hits the streets Saturday, there will be a someone very familiar taking the…

2022 Eastern Idaho State Fair food winners

September 1, 2022 5:11 PM Linda Larsen

It’s that time of year again where people all consume 10,000 calories in the name of community involvement with zero guilt.…

Downard Funeral Home director makes first court appearance

August 31, 2022 5:12 PM Linda Larsen

Downard Funeral Home owner and director Lance Peck made his first court appearance…

ICCU Bengal Alumni Center construction on schedule

August 26, 2022 5:40 PM Linda Larsen

The Idaho State University ICCU Bengal Alumni Center is taking shape on…

Idaho Foodbank party this weekend

August 25, 2022 5:48 PM Linda Larsen

A big party is happening in Pocatello this weekend, and everyone…

Pocatello police install new evidence storage

August 24, 2022 11:27 AM Linda Larsen

The Pocatello Police Department has found a solution to its growing…

Bingham County gets new sheriff

August 19, 2022 5:26 PM Linda Larsen

Bingham County got a new sheriff this…

Pocatello City Council meeting August 18,2022

Pocatello City Council passes 2023 budget

August 18, 2022 9:54 PM Linda Larsen

The Pocatello City Council narrowly approved the budget for the upcoming year in a tie vote that was broken by Mayor Brian Blad.…

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for Zoo Idaho’s new gift shop and entrance

August 16, 2022 11:42 AM Linda Larsen

Zoo Idaho and Connections Credit Union held a ribbon cutting of the new Zoo Connections Entrance and Gift Shop Thursday.…

Recall effort for Pocatello City Council members

August 11, 2022 5:25 PM Linda Larsen

More trouble tonight for three Pocatello City Council…

Michaud Creek Fire burns on west side of Pocatello

August 10, 2022 12:53 PM Linda Larsen

The Michaud Creek Fire is burning on the west side of…

Pocatello City Council gets heated over alleged racism comments

August 5, 2022 9:29 AM Linda Larsen

Shouting and hard statements were heard at the Pocatello City Council meeting Thursday…

Brush fire contained near Pocatello

July 23, 2022 10:59 AM Linda Larsen

Fire crews were able to fully contain the East Gap Fire Sunday evening.…

Farmers Market Family Fun Days

July 22, 2022 6:08 PM Linda Larsen

If you are looking for some great family fun this weekend, one of our local farmers markets is ready to give you the royal…

Work begins on Pocatello’s new town square

July 21, 2022 6:22 PM Linda Larsen

Work has started on Pocatello’s new town…

Pocatello Fire Department makes it rain

July 21, 2022 5:10 PM Linda Larsen

Kids got a chance to cool down Thursday afternoon at Caldwell Park in…

Testimony reveals what happened before 2 Pocatello police officers were shot

July 14, 2022 3:55 PM Linda Larsen

The man charged with shooting two Pocatello police officers will be heading to…

No injuries reported in Pacific Recycling Fire

July 12, 2022 4:52 PM Linda Larsen

A large fire at a recycling plant in Pocatello poured thick black smoke into the air and shut down a highway for a couple of…

Pocatello Police and SWAT teams evacuate an apartment complex after reports of an armed man barricaded inside

July 12, 2022 2:26 AM Linda Larsen

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI) A police incident at the Yellowstone Townhouse apartment complex in Pocatello ended late Monday night with no shots being…

Make your home wildfire defensible

July 7, 2022 11:55 AM Linda Larsen

As the temperatures warm up and everything gets drier, there is a danger that keeps growing all around…

Juvenile detention center named in honor of retiring judge

June 30, 2022 5:30 PM Linda Larsen

Bannock County gave a special honor Thursday to retiring Judge Bryan K.…

Charlotte Fire 10th anniversary

June 29, 2022 5:30 PM Linda Larsen

June 28 and June 29 are dates burned into the minds of many southeast Idaho…

Teddy Bear Clinic well attended

June 24, 2022 5:43 PM Linda Larsen

Some local kids had the chance to take their teddy bears to the…