Linda Larsen, Author at Local News 8

Dozens attend funeral services for disabled teen teen shot by Pocatello Police

April 14, 2025 9:11 PM Linda Larsen

The family of Victor Perez, the disabled teen shot by Pocatello Police officers, has announced that his funeral services will be held on Tuesday,…

911 caller reacts to Pocatello officer-involved shooting

April 11, 2025 10:43 PM Linda Larsen, Seth Ratliff

“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…

The family of Victor Perez is hoping and praying for a miracle

April 10, 2025 10:48 PM Linda Larsen

“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)…

GoFundMe donations double overnight to support teen shot by Pocatello Police officers

April 9, 2025 6:36 PM Linda Larsen, Seth Ratliff

Victor Perez, a Pocatello teen diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy, remains in a medically induced coma after being shot 9 times in an…

Disabled teen shot in Pocatello officer-involved shooting fighting for his life in a coma

April 8, 2025 4:38 PM Linda Larsen, Sam Ross, Seth Ratliff

An autistic teen with physical handicaps continues to fight for his life after being shot nine times by Pocatello Police Officers over the…

Family: Teenage shooting victim out of surgery

April 6, 2025 3:52 PM Linda Larsen, Seth Ratliff

An officer-involved shooting in Pocatello has ignited a firestorm of controversy, as people claim police brutality after a video surfaced online…

Hundreds rally in Jackson as part of national “Protect Your Parks Protest”

March 3, 2025 12:15 PM Linda Larsen

Town square in Jackson was filled with almost 200 protesters raising their voices to protect national parks, Saturday. This comes as Elon Musk and…

Community All Stars: Simplot Games volunteer jumps in to help

February 23, 2025 11:08 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Community All-Stars: Miguel Dominic, a dedicated historian and veteran

January 26, 2025 11:08 PM Linda Larsen

Miguel Dominic, a dedicated historian, and veteran who is working to ensure we never forget the stories of the Bannock County Veterans Memorial…

Community All-Star: How Swan Valley Fire Chief serves his community

January 13, 2025 1:21 PM Linda Larsen

Some of our own Swan Valley firefighters are now in California battling those fires. Their training comes from a very…

Meet the Swan Valley firefighters who are on their way to California

January 9, 2025 4:53 PM Linda Larsen

One hundred and four firefighters, and twenty-five fire engines from Idaho are on their way to help fight the devastating California…

Community All-Stars: Love and support through music with Wilks

December 15, 2024 4:41 PM Linda Larsen

Grieving the loss of a loved one is hard at any time of the year but those feelings are even harder during the holiday…

Community All-Stars: Idaho Ballet Theater and those who made it possible

December 8, 2024 7:42 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Community All-Star: “Baking spirits bright” with Kent and Max Cammack

December 1, 2024 7:57 PM Linda Larsen

According to 10-year-old Kent Cammack, this week’s Community All-Star, baking is about making sure that everyone has a merry…

Community All-Stars: Eighteen years of Christmas Angels

November 24, 2024 4:47 PM Linda Larsen

With Christmas just around the corner, there are lots of opportunities to serve others, and one Pocatello family has been giving of themselves to…

Community All-Stars: Dedicated local weather spotter Evan Tibbott

November 17, 2024 7:46 PM Linda Larsen, Tucker Robertson

Evan Tibbott, a man of all seasons, and this week’s Community…

Community All-Stars: Lorraine Morrison has been serving at the election polls for 45 years

November 10, 2024 5:33 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Community All-Stars: Pocatello’s new theater nonprofit

November 3, 2024 3:19 PM Linda Larsen

A new theater nonprofit in Pocatello hopes to change lives one show at a…

Community All-Stars: Meet Bob Drexler the 94-year-old volunteer at the Museum of Idaho

October 27, 2024 7:35 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Community All-Stars: A local bake sale for those affected by Hurricane Helene and Milton

October 20, 2024 8:33 PM Linda Larsen

Images from the devastation of Hurricane Helene and Milton hit Rexburg Baker, Constance Haworth, hard. She watched as floodwaters tore away at the…

A huge local bake sale to help Hurricane Helene victims

October 18, 2024 9:28 PM Linda Larsen

In Eastern Idaho on Saturday, October 19th, bakers across the region are holding what they call “the bake sale of a…

An injured hunter rescued by helicopter

October 18, 2024 8:47 PM Linda Larsen

A man hunting in the Swan Valley area had to be airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center…

Lightning sparks wildfire on Fort Hall Reservation

September 11, 2024 4:49 AM Linda Larsen

A wildfire broke out on the Fort Hall Reservation south of Blackfoot, Idaho, on Tuesday night, September 10,…

Nominate Community All-Stars

September 6, 2024 12:32 PM Linda Larsen

Nominate Community All-Stars…

Fire in Chubbuck destroys two sheds

August 24, 2024 6:48 PM Linda Larsen

A fire in Chubbuck on Saturday August 24, 2024, was successfully contained by local firefighters before it could spread to the nearby…

Idaho Falls Community turns out to connect with police officers at National Night Out

August 6, 2024 10:49 PM Linda Larsen

Tautphaus Park was packed with people anxious to see and hear the tools of the trade of our local law…

Register early to avoid lines on Election Day

July 31, 2024 7:28 PM Linda Larsen

To avoid long lines at the polls, local election workers say to make sure you are registered before election…

Preston celebrates 20 years of ‘Napoleon Dynamite’

July 26, 2024 5:39 PM Linda Larsen

You can find people wearing moon boots, eating tater tots, and voting for Pedro. But most of all, they are having…

Chubbuck Farmers Market changes locations beginning Thursday

July 10, 2024 4:35 PM Linda Larsen

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.…

Wildlands fire burning near Swan Valley

July 7, 2024 12:46 PM Linda Larsen

A wildlands fire is burning in the Long Gulch Road area of Swan…

Lowe’s grants $145,000 to remodel Pocatello Senior Center

July 1, 2024 4:56 PM Linda Larsen

A generous grant from Lowe’s will help make some big changes to the Pocatello Senior…

Fire crews quickly contain wildfire near Trail Creek

June 24, 2024 8:56 AM Linda Larsen

Fire crews have contained a wildfire that threatened the Trail Creek area of Pocatello Sunday night.…

Chad Daybell trial: First day of jury deliberations ends without a verdict

May 29, 2024 8:47 AM Linda Larsen

The first day of jury deliberations has ended without a…

Chad Daybell Trial: Prosecution ends rebuttal testimony, closing arguments set for Wednesday

May 28, 2024 8:04 AM Linda Larsen

Closing arguments are expected to begin Tuesday in the Chad Daybell murder trial. You can watch them here.…

Defense rests its case in Chad Daybell trial, rebuttal witnesses follow

May 23, 2024 8:32 AM Linda Larsen

The defense rested its case in the Chad Daybell triple murder trial Thursday morning.…

Lawyer fined for wasting the court’s time in Chad Daybell triple murder trial

May 22, 2024 12:24 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Data expert: No device data links Chad Daybell to Tylee’s burial site

May 22, 2024 8:15 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

1 arrested after big police response in Pocatello

May 21, 2024 9:36 PM Linda Larsen

A big police response in Pocatello happened Tuesday…

Chad Daybell’s children testify in his defense

May 21, 2024 8:25 AM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

Testimony will continue in the Chad Daybell Trial on Tuesday…

Chad Daybell trial day 26: 2 of Chad’s children take the stand

May 20, 2024 8:20 AM Linda Larsen

The defense will begin its case in the murder trial of Chad Daybell.…

Murder charge against Chad Daybell will stand despite wrong date of child’s death, judge says

May 16, 2024 8:26 AM Linda Larsen

It’s day 25 of testimony in the Chad Daybell trial.…

Chad Daybell day 24: Testimonies focus on cell phone data, calls

May 15, 2024 8:30 AM Linda Larsen

It’s day 24 in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 23: Medical examiner discusses autopsy of Tammy Daybell

May 14, 2024 8:23 AM Linda Larsen

The prosecution begins day 23 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 22

May 13, 2024 8:28 AM Linda Larsen

It is day 22 of testimony in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Chad Daybell trial day 21

May 10, 2024 8:22 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues on Day 21 in the Chad Daybell Trial.…

Day 20 testimony centered around DNA evidence found on Chad Daybell’s property

May 9, 2024 8:20 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony continues on day 20 of the Chad Daybell Trial at the Ada County Courthouse.…

Jurors brought to tears listening to heartbreaking, graphic testimony about Tylee and JJ’s autopsies

May 8, 2024 8:24 AM Linda Larsen

Day 19 of testimony in the Chad Daybell murder…

Chad Daybell trial day 18: Alex Cox’s widow testifies about religious beliefs

May 7, 2024 8:25 AM Linda Larsen

Day 18 of testimony the Chad Daybell continues at the Ada County Courthouse.…

Chad Daybell trial continues with graphic testimony when detectives found JJ’s body

May 6, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

A special agent for the FBI was back on the stand Monday morning in the murder trial for Chad…

Funeral director and neighbor take stand in Chad Daybell trial

April 26, 2024 8:23 AM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell trial continues Friday with Day 12 of testimony at the Ada County Courthouse in Boise.…

Man arrested after Caldwell Park stabbing

April 25, 2024 10:25 AM Linda Larsen

A man is behind bars after a stabbing in Caldwell Park in Pocatello near South 8th…

Was it a paintball gun? Chad Daybell trial focuses on Tammy Daybell’s attempted shooting

April 25, 2024 8:27 AM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell Trial enters its 11th day of…

Brandon Bordeaux takes stand at Chad Daybell case

April 23, 2024 5:44 PM Linda Larsen

Five witnesses took the stand on Tuesday for day 9 of the Chad Daybell…

Grandparents hold ‘Celebration of Life’ for JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan

April 22, 2024 9:20 PM Linda Larsen

A special tribute for JJ and Tylee is happening here this…

Daybell trial wraps up for the week

April 19, 2024 8:29 AM Linda Larsen

Friday is day 7 of the Chad Daybell trial.…

Melanie Gibb testifies in Chad Daybell Trial Day 6

April 18, 2024 3:38 PM Linda Larsen

Melanie Gibb took the stand Thursday to testify in at the Chad Daybell murder trial. Gibb is the former best friend of Lori…

Day 6 Chad Daybell trial

April 17, 2024 12:21 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Testimony in Daybell’s trial centers around text messages and emails

April 16, 2024 6:20 PM Linda Larsen

The Chad Daybell Trial continued with testimony centered on text messages, phone calls, and emails sent between Chad, Lori Vallow, and those…

Chad Daybell trial continues with gruesome testimony

April 11, 2024 8:37 AM Linda Larsen, Associated Press

In day two of the Chad Daybell murder trial Thursday, we will hear more testimony from Rexburg detective Ray Hermosillo along with other witnesses…

Opening arguments in Chad Daybell trial set to begin Wednesday

April 9, 2024 4:16 PM Linda Larsen

Opening arguments in the first degree murder case against Chad Daybell is set for Wednesday…

Chad Daybell trial moves to the next stage

April 5, 2024 9:59 AM Linda Larsen

Another round of voir dire in the Chad Daybell trial continued Friday with another group of…

New Pocatello traffic lights going in

April 4, 2024 6:03 PM Linda Larsen

The project to widen the roads and install traffic lights at the intersection of Quinn and Hawthorne Roads in Pocatello is finally nearing…

52 jurors selected in Chad Daybell trial; Court continues Friday

April 4, 2024 5:54 PM Linda Larsen

More than 50 potential jurors have been selected so far in the trial for Chad Daybell.…

Trucker hospitalized after semi truck crashes into home

April 3, 2024 4:30 PM Linda Larsen

A trucker is in the hospital after his semi truck crashed into a…

Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone

March 21, 2024 9:56 AM Linda Larsen

Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…

Splash pad coming to O.K. Ward Park

March 18, 2024 6:24 PM Linda Larsen

If this nice weather is making you think about summer fun, the City of Pocatello is at work to make that…

Gov. Little to sign next-of-kin bill

March 18, 2024 4:36 PM Linda Larsen

A bill to provide a next-of-kin notification database is now headed to Governor Brad Little for a…

Officials identify man found dead in Chubbuck

March 13, 2024 4:27 PM Linda Larsen

Next of kin has been…

Coroner releases name of victim killed in Saturday’s shooting

March 12, 2024 3:48 PM Linda Larsen

Prosecutors are still working on possible murder charges against the man who kept police at bay for several hours late Saturday…

A look at USS IDAHO challenge coins

March 8, 2024 6:26 PM Linda Larsen

We are just one week away from the christening of the USS IDAHO, the Navy’s newest…

Christopher Tapp’s alleged killer surrenders to Las Vegas Police

March 6, 2024 11:36 PM Linda Larsen

The alleged killer in the Cristopher Tapp murder, a congressional candidate and former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) wrestler, has turned…

Good samaritan clears fallen trees for free

March 6, 2024 11:20 AM Linda Larsen

It seems like people have been overwhelmed trying to dig out from all the…

Judge rules to combine Lance Peck’s cases

March 4, 2024 3:51 PM Linda Larsen

Former Downard Funeral home director Lance Peck’s attorney appeared for a hearing in front of Judge Aaron Thompson at the Bannock County Courthouse…

Jury finds Brad Compher guilty of Nori Jones’ death

March 4, 2024 10:58 AM Linda Larsen

Closing arguments began Monday morning for Brad Compher at the Bannock County Courthouse.…

Defense rests in the Brad Compher murder trial; Closing arguments set for Monday

February 29, 2024 10:24 AM Linda Larsen

The Brad Compher murder trial continued in Pocatello on…

Defense to call former suspect, 2 convicted murders to testify in Brad Compher trial

February 28, 2024 12:09 PM Linda Larsen

Updates on the Brad Compher murder trial taking place at the Bannock County Courthouse.…

DNA testimony begins in Brad Compher murder trial as expert witnesses take the stand

February 27, 2024 11:48 AM Linda Larsen

Court opened Tuesday morning in the Brand Compher murder trial with more fingerprint…

Second week of testimony in Brad Compher murder trial underway

February 26, 2024 12:06 PM Linda Larsen

The jury trial of Brad Compher is back underway Monday morning in the second week of…

Pocatello jury hears testimony about the horrific way Nori Jones died in Brad Compher murder trial

February 23, 2024 4:36 PM Linda Larsen

Day three of testimony in the Brad Compher Murder trial continued Friday with expert medical witnesses taking the…

Pocatello jury hears testimony, gets first look at police video in Brad Compher murder trial

February 22, 2024 11:42 AM Linda Larsen

Testimony is continuing Thursday in the Brad Compher murder…

Witness in the Brad Compher trial describes the scene when Nori Jones’ body was found

February 21, 2024 8:24 PM Linda Larsen

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…

Center Stage Theater puts final touches on ‘The Marvelous Wonderettes’

February 14, 2024 11:48 AM Linda Larsen

Center Stage Theater in Idaho Falls is putting the final touches on ‘The Marvelous…

Idaho House passes sex crimes bill

February 14, 2024 11:39 AM Linda Larsen

The Idaho House passed a bill Tuesday which would make certain sex crimes against children punishable by…

Hidden in plain sight: How to help kids stop taking drugs

February 12, 2024 5:14 PM Linda Larsen

Hidden dangers in your child’s bedroom is a reality parents need to…

What should be done to help rebuild Highland High School?

February 9, 2024 11:42 AM Linda Larsen

Now the school district and Highland administrators are trying to help the school rise from the…

What should be done to help Highland High School rebuild?

February 8, 2024 5:14 PM Linda Larsen

What should be done to help Highland High School…

Bingham County Search and Rescue receives new underwater drone

February 8, 2024 11:22 AM Linda Larsen

Bingham County Search and Rescue received a new underwater…

First legislative town hall set Feb. 3

January 29, 2024 4:51 PM Linda Larsen

The 2024 Idaho Legislative Session is well underway in Boise, and with big decisions that will impact all of us, it’s important to make sure your…

Snake River Animal Shelter hosts ‘Black Furr-iday’

January 26, 2024 11:02 AM Linda Larsen

If you are looking to adopt a black cat, this could be your lucky…

Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet in Idaho Falls

January 19, 2024 6:32 PM Linda Larsen

The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Banquet held by the Idaho Falls African American Alliance is…

Gov. Little talks 2024 Legislative Session

January 19, 2024 5:38 PM Linda Larsen

The Idaho legislature is in full swing at the Idaho…

Local company gives time to help others in need

January 19, 2024 11:02 AM Linda Larsen

A local restoration company has been hard at work taking time away from their regular jobs to help their…

Governor Little visits Highland High School

January 17, 2024 11:39 AM Linda Larsen

Governor Brad Little will be in Pocatello Wednesday…

Police search for suspect impersonating police officer

January 8, 2024 5:21 PM Linda Larsen

Recently, there have been reports of a subject impersonating a police officer and making traffic stops within the Pocatello and Chubbuck…

2 people rushed to the hospital after late night fire

December 30, 2023 6:29 PM Linda Larsen

Two people are recovering from burns after a late night fire in Bonneville…

Hamlet Homes reunites U.S. Marines with their family for Christmas

December 29, 2023 10:02 PM Linda Larsen

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — Two of our hometown marines, Kiano Kishiyama and his wife Emili Kishiyama, who are serving in San Diego got…

Family excited to have their Marines ‘Home for the Holidays’

December 14, 2023 5:53 PM Linda Larsen

Home for the holidays. With parents finishing up their shopping amidst the holidays madness, sometimes the best gift is being with your loved…

ISU community to celebrate President Kevin Satterlee’s successes at farewell reception

December 14, 2023 11:45 AM Linda Larsen

When Idaho State University President Kevin Satterlee retires from the University at the end of the year, he will have checked off most of his top…

‘Elk on the shelf’ busts into Wapello Elementary

December 12, 2023 5:41 PM Linda Larsen

Most of us have heard of the shenanigans of the elf on the shelf, but if you think those are bad, wait until you see the wild…

Local symphony prepares for Christmas concert

December 7, 2023 4:06 PM Linda Larsen

This concert is a collaboration with the ISU concert choir and the community Camerata Singers with chorus master Scott…