A Madison County man has died following a shootout with law enforcement last week. Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has now identified the man as…
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A Victor home narrowly avoided a major catastrophe Monday night, after a nearby pickup truck burst into flames.
Teton County Fire & Rescue was…
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A Canadian truck driver is facing felony charges of enticing a child over the internet following an undercover sting operation by the Idaho Internet…
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The Idaho Transportation Department is working to help crews in Wyoming in the massive task of cleaning the Teton Pass following Monday morning’s…
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The man accused of killing four people across two southern Idaho counties has accepted a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty, the Cassia County…
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An Idaho Falls man was killed early Monday morning in an officer-involved shooting after he allegedly lunged at police with a knife during a domestic…
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Two Idaho State Police Regional Communications Officers are being recognized for their pivotal role in rescuing a kidnapped woman and capturing a…
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The US struck multiple targets in Syria on Friday that the US military tied to ISIS as retaliation for the recent attack against American troops…
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Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador is leading a coalition of state prosecutors in voicing sharp opposition to the Trump Administration’s recent…
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More than 200 homes in American Falls remain without electricity Thursday following yesterday’s powerful storm, prompting officials to reopen…
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A 40-year-old Nampa man is in custody following an investigation by the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit. Attorney General Raúl…
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More than 150 homes in Ammon are facing a cold Thursday morning following a power outage reported late this morning.
Rocky Mountain Power confirmed…
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After a thorough investigation, Pocatello detectives have identified every individual connected to a Sunday morning shooting that left a man…
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“Wicked” weather is wreaking havoc across the region today as a line of powerful thunderstorms sweeps through. Local News 8 is tracking this storm in…
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A 68-year-old Driggs man and registered sex offender is facing federal charges after allegedly sharing and promoting child sexual abuse material.…
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A fast-moving fire destroyed a vehicle and a chicken coop early Wednesday morning, leaving one resident injured and 13 chickens dead.
The Idaho…
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With holiday travel in full swing, the Idaho State Police is urging drivers to secure their loads after a close call on Tuesday, Dec. 16.
This…
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Charles Thomas Abrahamson, a former commander of the Idaho American Legion, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boise on charges of wire…
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Heads up, Idaho Falls! The globally recognized Light the World Giving Machines have arrived in Idaho Falls, offering a unique opportunity to give…
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Jerrod Randall Farr, 54, a licensed outfitter and owner of White Cloud Outfitters, and Michael Timothy Scott, 68, a licensed guide, were indicted for…
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The Idaho Falls Fire Department was called to the blaze at 10:56 p.m. Sunday at a home off East 109th North. While crews successfully extinguished…
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Southeast Idaho’s small but rapidly growing Jewish community ushered in the Festival of Lights across the region Sunday, marking the traditional…
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Two methamphetamine dealers in separate Eastern Idaho cases were each sentenced to five years in federal prison for drug distribution, U.S. Attorney…
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Hadley Bodell is Local News 8’s Pocatello multimedia journalist. She is a student at Idaho State University studying Multiplatform Journalism with…
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This marks the second influenza-associated death of the season in the Gem State. Last flu season, 87 people were reported to have died from…
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The Pocatello Police Department is honoring K9 Frank, a seven-year-old yellow lab who has faithfully served the Pocatello Police Department for a…
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Bonneville County Prosecutor Randy Neal has announced a press conference regarding the alleged kidnapping that occurred at the Idaho Falls Costco…
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Confessed killer and inmate Bryan Kohberger is reportedly considering desperate measures to force the Idaho Department of Corrections to move him…
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Tuesday, Zoo Idaho staff in Pocatello announced the passing of Sinbad, the beloved mountain lion who had been a resident at the facility for the last…
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A two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone Highway in Idaho Falls on Wednesday morning sent one person to a local hospital with minor injuries. The crash…
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We’re tracking more wind for Tuesday, with a 30% chance of scattered rain in the Snake River Plain throughout most of the day. Scattered snow showers…
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A 58-year-old Blackfoot man died Saturday night after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Caribou County.
The Idaho State Police says the man was…
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With the holiday giving season underway, the Idaho Attorney General’s Office is urging Idahoans to remain vigilant against deceptive charity scams.…
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Expect higher temperatures across eastern Idaho and western Wyoming over the next week with highs well above freezing. Highs could get as warm as the…
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Heads up, drivers! The Teton Pass along highway 22 from Teton County, Idaho, to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, is scheduled for a closure this weekend for…
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The clock is ticking! There’s only one week left to help local firefighters “Fill the Ambulance” with new, unwrapped toys for local children. The toy…
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The Rexburg Police Department took to Facebook to issue an urgent warning, confirming that several stolen vehicles were allegedly used in a string of…
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“Our Idaho athletes have worked incredibly hard to earn their place on this national stage,” said Special Olympics Idaho CEO, Kristi Kraft.…
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This Sunday, December 7th, the Bannock County community is taking the chance to remember, reflect, and stand together, while marking the 84th…
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The City of Pocatello has announced that Mayor-Elect Mark Dahlquist and the new City Council Members will take their oaths of office on Thursday,…
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Tonight, Dec. 3rd, the 2025 Guns N’ Hoses hockey fundraiser hits the ice at the Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls, celebrating local first…
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Happening today, December 3rd, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, the Outback Steakhouse on Lindsay Blvd in Idaho Falls is hosting a special…
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3,100 people in Malad are currently without power, after an equipment failure early Tuesday afternoon. In a press release, Rocky Mountain Power said…
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The 2025 election wraps up tonight, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, as polls are now open for critical runoff elections in both Idaho Falls and Pocatello.…
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The Idaho Sheriff’s Association today released a blistering letter to state leaders, expressing “deep concern” that state-approved cuts to behavioral…
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Idaho Falls School District 91 students will head to class tomorrow, coinciding with the crucial Idaho Falls Mayoral Run-Off election. The decision…
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Southeast Idaho’s growing Jewish community is inviting residents of all backgrounds to once again “light up the night” for the Fourth Annual…
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A 46-year-old Bingham County man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving night in Bonneville County. The incident occurred on 15th West…
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The Lemhi County Treasurer and Tax Collector’s office has issued an urgent public alert regarding a bank error that has resulted in some property tax…
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A Boise semi-truck driver was airlifted to a local hospital last night after his vehicle rolled over and caught fire on Interstate 15 near…
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Concerned Idaho Falls residents spotted the cat last night and took to social media to ask for help. An IFP lineman was dispatched to the scene,…
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After nearly eighty years, an Idaho soldier is finally coming home. This June, the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identified the body of U.S. Army…
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The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is investigating a significant and recent surge in illnesses linked to the consumption of raw,…
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In a post on Facebook, Pocatello Police officers said they couldn’t have done this without the support of the amazing community.
“Your generosity,…
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“In order for our elections to work, voters must have confidence that their votes will count,” said Secretary of State McGrane. “Today we…
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A 60-year-old Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday evening after a drunken disturbance in the parking lot of Boozers/Shari’s off Broadway in Idaho…
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Two men are now in custody after crashing into an Idaho Falls neighborhood while fleeing a traffic stop early Monday morning, November 24, 2025.
The…
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“Thanksgiving weekend can often turn deadly as it combines heavy traffic with winter weather, and that means drivers need to slow down and give…
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Carl Hobbs, an icon in Idaho’s agricultural history who co-founded the globally recognized Spudnik Equipment Company and revolutionized potato…
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Starting next year, travelers flying out of the Pocatello Regional Airport will have more options when traveling to Salt Lake City. The airport…
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A group of Idaho leaders, including state representatives, city officials, and farmers, recently returned from Washington, D.C., after successful…
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A 27-year-old Bonneville County man, Jose Luis Silvas, was arrested yesterday morning, November 20, 2025, and is facing a Felony Rape charge after…
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a major change to its full-time missionary service. Effective immediately, young women…
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The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal investigation and review following the death of an adult male inmate who died of a…
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A routine traffic stop led to a major drug seizure in Teton County, as the Sheriff’s Office recovered more than a kilogram of cocaine valued at over…
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Idaho State Highway 16 could soon get a new name. The Idaho Family Policy Center (IFPC) is partnering with state lawmakers to introduce a bill during…
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The Dec. 2nd Pocatello Mayoral Run-Off election is rapidly approaching. Tonight, November 19, Local News 8 is bringing you the Pocatello Mayoral…
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A Wyoming man is now in custody after a multi-state search for a 16-year-old girl reported missing out of Utah.
Anthony Holm, 42, of Star Valley,…
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Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson announced he is cosponsoring a bill to permanently establish the Presidential Fitness Test in national schools, as the…
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering Idahoans an early cup of holiday cheer! Through December 24, 2025, the BLM is issuing $10 Christmas…
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A prominent Idaho corporate executive has pleaded guilty to insider trading related to a 2024 corporate acquisition. According to court documents,…
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A planned Lifetime movie based on the murders of four University of Idaho college students by Bryan Kohberger has been met with a wave of online…
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A lengthy career in Idaho politics is coming to an early close. Long-time Twin Falls Republican lawmaker Lance Clow announced Thursday that he will…
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Confessed killer Bryan Kohberger has been ordered to pay more than $3,000 in additional restitution to the families of two University of Idaho…
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The Idaho community is rallying to support a local family following a devastating tragedy in Southeast Asia, where a Bonners Ferry woman’s husband…
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“Vaccination is important for protecting yourself and your loved ones from illness,” adds Eastern Idaho Public Health. “Flu viruses are constantly…
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Thursday, November 13, 2025, marks the solemn three-year anniversary of the devastating murders of four University of Idaho students.
In the years…
Attorney General Raúl Labrador applauded the decision, hailing it as a significant legal victory for the state.
“Idaho’s pro-life laws protect both…
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A delegation of Idaho state representatives, city leaders, and farmers is traveling to Washington, D.C. next week, hoping to secure crucial federal…
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The fisherman, who was feeling cold after fishing in the rugged Salmon River Canyon, spotted the remains while climbing up a hillside to warm up. The…
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Last week, the Idaho Internet Crimes Against Children task force arrested two Idaho men in separate cases for alleged sexual exploitation of a child,…
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Teton County first responders successfully juggled a series of three simultaneous emergencies Wednesday morning, despite being stretched thin by…
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A small earthquake was reported early Wednesday morning, while residents of southeast Idaho slept.
According to the United States Geological Survey,…
Continue Reading Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced today that Garrett Ray Vanni, 38, of Boise, was sentenced to up to 15 years in prison for attempting to…
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A 16-year-old boy from Menan, Idaho, was killed in a single-vehicle car accident late last night, Monday, November 10, in Jefferson…
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Virginia-class nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Idaho, has reached another major milestone toward joining the U.S. Navy Fleet. The sub, currently…
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Idaho Falls community leader Carrie Scheid, who passed away late last month, is set to be posthumously honored with the 2025 Cecil D. Andrus…
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Bonneville County residents are set to head back to the polls sooner than expected as the upcoming runoff elections take shape. On Monday, the…
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Crews with Idaho Falls Power are responding to a power outage currently affecting 20 customers in the area bordered by Ray Street, Grace Avenue, and…
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Drivers in Blackfoot — listen up! A major road closure is coming next week.
Starting Monday, November 10th, a section of West Bridge Street will…
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The faith officially announced today that Elder Gérald Caussé, a 62-year-old native of Bordeaux, France, will be the newest apostle. He was called…
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The twister touched down around 1:45 p.m. on October 27th near N 3950 E. The brief but powerful storm path spanned approximately 200 yards long and…
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Good news for travelers flying out of Idaho Falls, the FAA’s new 10% flight cuts will not impact the Idaho Falls Regional Airport directly.
IDA…
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If you’ve been in Pocatello this week, you may have noticed a change in lighting around town. The Bannock County courthouse is lit up in green as…
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Jefferson School District 251 has extended a school closure for Harwood Elementary, after a minor pipe break caused flooding earlier this…
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The Island Park community is mourning the unexpected passing of Fire Chief Nathanael Brandemihl, who died at his home on Saturday, November 1st, at…
Continue Reading Pocatello is headed for a high-stakes mayoral runoff on December 2, 2025, guaranteeing that the city will have a new leader in 2026. The final tally…
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The official results are finalized for the Bingham County 2025 municipal elections, confirming a tight victory for Scott D. Stufflebeam, who narrowly…
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As the final tallies are processed from Idaho Falls’ municipal election, the results show two City Council seats have been secured, while the highly…
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Two drivers fortunately walked away without injury after a late-afternoon crash Tuesday at the intersection of Broadway and Park Avenue near the Celt…
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