With healthcare costs skyrocketing; Idahoans are dropping coverage altogether
About 25,000 Idahoans may be forced to give up their health insurance as federal subsidies expire, leaving many unable to afford sharply higher…
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About 25,000 Idahoans may be forced to give up their health insurance as federal subsidies expire, leaving many unable to afford sharply higher…
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On December 14, 2025, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers with the Pocatello Police Department located an adult male lying in the roadway near the…
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Impact fees were the center of debate during the recent Idaho Falls city elections, and now city officials are asking community members to weigh in…
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The reported break-in of a rent drop box has tenants worried they might have to repay December’s rent. Rooftop Rental tenants say they may be forced…
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Shoshone Ice Cave is now looking for donations after their bridge collapse in September, leaving multiple visitors…
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Owner of Sage Raceway, Rubin Burkett, was arrested after a 17-year-old reported to police that he was sexually assaulted while driving a…
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The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting its annual avalanche awareness event at Taylorview Middle School at 7 PM (doors open at 6:30…
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As the average age of Idaho farmers and ranchers continues to rise, University of Idaho Extension is asking producers to weigh in on when and how…
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Sunday worship services at an LDS church in Idaho Falls were canceled after members arrived to find that one of the building’s windows had been…
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As holiday decorations go up across the country, fire officials are urging families to take extra precautions with Christmas…
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A Brigham Young University-Idaho student has been charged with kidnapping a four-week-old infant after allegedly taking a shopping cart containing…
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“He sent me and my husband a bouquet of flowers a few days after our daughter was born. And the card, I kept the card… probably will never get rid…
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Every tree sold at the YMCA’s holiday fundraiser helps open the door for a child in need, easing scholarship costs and bringing families together…
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The smell of warm cider and 15% off of a good book filled The Book Shelf this Cider Monday, as Idaho Falls’ only used bookstore invited shoppers to…
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For many local artists, from illustrators to woodworkers, Small Business Saturday isn’t just another market; it’s one of the opportunities they…
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“It started out of the love of people, and it started with a desire to to make people feel seen, valued and loved so much,” Lt. Jon-Marc Lamb of the…
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First responders gathered at the Clark Hill rest stop near Ririe this afternoon after a Wyoming man, who police believe was intoxicated, survived a…
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As families gather around the table each Thanksgiving, kitchens across the country become the site of a surprising holiday hazard: cooking fires. In…
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A leading developer of advanced micro nuclear reactors from California, Antares Industries is building an office in downtown Idaho Falls. This…
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What started as a broken down car, a skateboard and a bottle of juice turned into a life changing moment for Nathan Apodaca, better known as…
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Teton County residents are voicing growing frustration over Victor’s plan to build a wastewater treatment plant on recently annexed county land,…
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Early voting for the Idaho Falls runoff election has been strong, with more than 1,080 in-person ballots cast and about 250 absentee ballots returned…
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Victor city leaders are moving ahead with plans to build a $35 million wastewater treatment plant, ending a long-standing agreement with the city of…
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Baby nutrition company ByHeart has voluntarily recalled two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
According to the Food and Drug…
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After seeing a growing need in her community, Amanda Rynes decided to take action. With local food banks stretched thin and many families struggling…
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“We have the greatest country in the world… and it was an honor to serve it… and I know other Veterans feel the same way,” Gyorfy…
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With Veterans Day approaching, the southeast Idaho community takes time to honor the men and women who have served our country. However, with such…
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Police and emergency responders are responding to the crash of what appears to be a single-engine plane into the Snake River near the Rose Road…
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Former Shelley Mayor Stacy Pascoe has passed…
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Following the local elections, Pocatello is guaranteed a new mayor by December 2, 2025. Mark Dahlquist had 40% of the votes, and Greg Cates had…
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The ongoing federal government shutdown, on the edge of becoming the longest ever, has created a severe national emergency. Federal workers are…
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A sharp rise in drivers ignoring school bus stop signs in Bonneville County has bus drivers and deputies on edge, warning that one careless mistake…
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With federal workers facing furloughs and food assistance programs halted for November, the southeast Idaho community is stepping up to help families…
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According to most reports, animal shelters fill up more during the winter months, most often after Christmas. But for the Idaho Falls animal shelter,…
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October 19–25 marks Teen Traffic Safety Week, and the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) along with the Office of Highway Safety (OHS) are…
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With colder temperatures setting in and frost appearing, homeowners are being reminded not to overlook an important task: winterizing their sprinkler…
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Authorities are warning residents to be cautious as Bitcoin-related scams become more common in the area. Victims are reportedly being tricked into…
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A federal immigration raid at an Idaho horse track over the weekend led to the detention of dozens of individuals by U.S. Immigration and Customs…
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“I am here because I am protesting against all the criminal activities that Trump is doing and destroying our government,” a protester in IDAHO FALLS…
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“This is something that we need to happen for our students. Some people think it’s just going to be more luxurious and more comfortable for us, but…
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“We miss him and just want Kaiden home,” Kaiden’s aunt, Holly Ironstar, told Local News 8. “I hope he is safe wherever he is at and with whomever he…
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The American Falls Police Department is urging the public to help locate a runaway juvenile, 16-year-old Leland Hawke of American Falls.
Hawke was…
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A 21-year-old woman from Blackfoot, Kaylanee Orr, tragically died on October 10 following a fatal accident during a hunting trip with…
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Idaho Falls Police Department (IFPD) is on scene for an active situation near the corner of Lomax Street and Wabash Avenue. Residents in several…
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As the holiday season approaches, some people are turning to a new trend to abstain from alcohol for a “Sober October.” The challenge encourages…
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ccording to a USDA report released last month, the total value of agricultural production in Idaho in 2024 was $12.6 billion, a 3% increase from the…
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With the Idaho winter months rapidly approaching, local auto experts are sounding the alarm: now is the critical time to prepare your vehicle for…
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According to a study conducted by the World Population Review, 62 percent of women and 27 percent of men have experienced domestic violence in their…
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As the federal government faces a shutdown, federal workers in Southeastern Idaho are bracing for the prospect of furloughs and temporary layoffs,…
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While Autumn means hunting season is in full swing, the issue of poaching affects wildlife worldwide, even in Idaho and Wyoming. A recent report by…
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According to the Federal Highway Administration, roundabouts have led to an 82% reduction in fatal crashes compared to…
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The ransom scam is where the scammer will claim to have your loved one hostage. Recently, they have begun to use artificial intelligence to generate…
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“I think a lot of the issues that we’ve had through these negotiations coming down to, the legislature. The district and the association would both…
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“There’s a certain group of our children that are always going to have the opportunity to go into higher education, but it has gotten, over time,…
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A 36-year-old man appeared in court today following a police standoff at an Extended Stay hotel over the weekend. Joshua Dahlinghaus is facing a…
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The mayor of Ammon, Sean Coletti, picked up on the cause and will be helping with the costs of repainting the fire…
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An Idaho Falls woman who received a life-saving double lung transplant has been released from the hospital and is now one breath closer to a full…
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Bonneville County Commissioners, Idaho Falls City Council members, and the Idaho Falls Mayor gathered at the Bonneville County Courthouse this…
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Businesses all throughout Idaho, known for their summer fun, are wrapping up as fall approaches. Heise Hot Springs, a popular local destination just…
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Three people are recovering today after a bridge collapsed inside the popular Shoshone Ice Caves north of Twin Falls last night.
Lincoln County…
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A recent string of dog attacks in Blackfoot has raised questions about animal neglect and full animal shelters. Blackfoot resident Hunter Hatch and…
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A new set of lungs has given Audra Burgener a second chance at life. The 59-year-old Idaho Falls woman received a double lung transplant at the…
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“Subaru and AdoptAClassroom.org have been doing this for a number of years. Now we’re looking at somewhere around 950,000 students that have been…
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With school starting back up in just a few days, many parents are taking the kids out of the house and into the water for one last splash before they…
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Maile Sipraseuth is a multimedia journalist and producer at Local News 8. Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, she found her love for journalism…
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The Idaho Transportation Department is now allowing single-lane traffic on the Porterville overpass following a semi-truck strike that damaged the…
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