Governor Little appoints Erin Bingham to fill vacant Idaho House Seat in District 32
“I am deeply honored and grateful to be selected by Governor Little to represent my Idaho Falls community at home and in the Idaho Legislature,”…
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Food Recall: Thousands of tater tot cases pulled from Idaho and Utah Freezers
Nearly 39,000 cases of frozen potato products are being pulled from shelves in Idaho, Utah, and 24 other states after reports of “clear hard plastic…
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High winds stall demolition of historic Idaho Falls water tower
High winds have forced the City of Idaho Falls to postpone the demolition of the historic 1937 water tower. Originally scheduled to begin Friday…
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Pocatello Police seek public’s help finding ‘critically missing’ endangered man
Matthew Stuart Apted left his apartment and belongings in a damaged state at the end of September 2025. However, he continued to speak with family on…
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Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announces new leadership for Quorum of the Twelve
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Thursday that President Dieter F. Uchtdorf has been called to serve as the Acting President…
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Salt Lake City Police identify two victims killed in shooting outside LDS meetinghouse
The Salt Lake City Police Department will be holding a press conference on Thursday morning with an update on the fatal shooting that took place…
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Authorities rule 19-year-old’s death in Inkom as accidental
Bannock County authorities have closed the investigation into the death of 19-year-old Jonas Diaz-Edgeman, whose body was discovered on private…
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Idaho lawmakers call for freeze on $14M in childcare funds cmid national fraud concerns
Two Idaho Republican lawmakers are calling on the federal government to put a pause on the release of $14 million in childcare funding until the…
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Three hospitalized after early morning crash in Twin Falls County
Three men were rushed to the hospital early Wednesday morning after a two-vehicle crash along Kimberly Road in Twin Falls County. The crash is under…
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Par Kermani
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Par Kermani initially pursued a career in sales and marketing. In 2020, he made the decision to return to school to…
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Wyoming Governor seeks rehearing after State Supreme Court strikes down 2023 Abortion Bans
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon is calling for an immediate rehearing and a constitutional amendment after the state Supreme Court struck down two 2023…
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82-year-old driver killed in rollover crash into Salmon River
An 82-year-old Salmon man is dead after a rollover crash along the icy roads on US 93 in Lemhi County on Monday.
According to the Idaho State…
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Light the World giving campaign concludes with over 35,000 local visitors & 32,000 donated items
As the holiday lights dim and the new year begins, the Light the World Giving Machines have officially concluded their annual mission of charity.…
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David Pace
David Pace may be a familiar name to many in Eastern Idaho. Before joining Local News 8, David worked as a writer and editor for East Idaho News,…
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Idaho AG reaches settlement with Right Now Heating & Cooling over business practices
Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador announced Friday, Dec. 2nd, that his office has reached a formal settlement with Right Now Heating, Cooling,…
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Madison County Man dies in hospital following Bonneville County deputy-involved shooting
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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Teton County firefighters save home after nearby truck erupts into flames in Victor
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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41-Year-Old Canadian charged with felony child enticement of a child following undercover ICAC investigation
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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Teton Pass reopens ahead of schedule following 14-hour cleanup
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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Quadruple murder suspect, Benjamin Roy Naylor, pleads guilty, avoids death penalty
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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IFPD: Man fatally shot after lunging for knife during domestic call
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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ISP Dispatchers receive Distinguished Achievement Awards for role in kidnapping descue
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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US conducts strikes in Syria in response to attack that killed two American soldiers
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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Labrador and 7 state AGs push back against Trump administration’s efforts to reschedule marijuana
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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Over 200 American Falls homes still without power Thursday, local High School reopens as warming shelter
More than 200 homes in American Falls remain without electricity Thursday following yesterday’s powerful storm, prompting officials to reopen…
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Nampa man arrested on seven counts of Child Exploitation
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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Power restored in Ammon following Thursday morning outage
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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All individuals involved in Pocatello Sunday morning shooting identified; Charges pending
After a thorough investigation, Pocatello detectives have identified every individual connected to a Sunday morning shooting that left a man…
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80 mph winds, wicked weather sweeps across Eastern Idaho
“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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Driggs sex offender facing federal child exploitation charges pleads not guilty; released on home confinement
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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Early morning fire destroys vehicle and chicken coop in Idaho Falls; One injured
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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ISP urges drivers to secure cargo after wood impales SUV windshield
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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Former Idaho American Legion Commander, Charles Abrahamson, indicted for embezzling over $1.4 Million
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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Light the World Giving Machines arrive at Grand Teton Mall
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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Challis outfitters receive combined 6 Years probation, $49,000 in fines for illegal Bighorn Sheep hunts
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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Idaho Falls attic fire causes $175K in damage
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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A Message of Light in the Darkness: Idaho Falls community Celebrates first night of Hanukkah
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 east Idaho methamphetamine dealers sentenced to 5 years in federal prison
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
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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50-year-old Idaho man dies from Flu as officials urge immediate vaccination
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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Pocatello PD honors K9 Frank, who served for over 5 Years
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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Kidnapping charges dropped against BYU-Idaho student in Idaho Falls Costco incident
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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U of I killer, Bryan Kohberger, reportedly threatening self-harm in bid to force prison transfer
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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“We’re Heartbroken”: Zoo Idaho mourns the passing of beloved Mountain Lion, Sinbad
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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Two-vehicle crash on Yellowstone HWY sends one driver to hospital with minor injuries
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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Wind gusts and scattered rain expected before Wednesday warm-up
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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Blackfoot Man dies in Caribou County ATV rollover crash
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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AG Labrador warns Charity Scams spike during the Holiday season
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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Unseasonably warm temps and breezy conditions settle in for the week
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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Teton Pass closed Sunday morning for Avalanche Testing
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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Help Idaho Falls Firefighters “Fill the Ambulance” for Local Kids
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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Lock Your Doors: Rexburg Police issue urgent warning after overnight crime spree
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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Special Olympics Idaho calls on Gem State Businesses for National Team support
“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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Bannock County community gathers at Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge this Sunday; Governor directs flags to half-staff
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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New Pocatello Mayor and City Council to be sworn in on January 8th
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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Guns N’ Hoses charity game raises funds for Youth Hockey & First Responders
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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Fundraiser luncheon supports Bonneville County ‘Shop With A Cop’
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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Power restored in Malad City after overnight blackout
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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Pocatello, Idaho Falls Runoff Elections Wrap Up Tonight at 8 PM
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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Idaho Sheriffs to State Leadership: Mental Health Cuts Have ‘Real-World Public-Safety Consequences’
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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D91 pledges to “maintain safe environment & reduce distractions” as schools host run-off election
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 prepares to ‘Light Up the Night’ at Fourth Annual Community Chanukah Celebration
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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Eastern Idaho doctor killed in single-vehicle crash on Thanksgiving night
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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Lemhi County warns some property taxes double-charged due to US Bank error
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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Boise semi-truck driver airlifted after fiery I-15 rollover crash near Arimo
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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Idaho Falls Power lineman rescues cat from high-voltage perch
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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Missing WWII Soldier from Wilder, Idaho, Identified Decades Later
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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DHW links Raw Milk to rise in E. coli and Campylobacter cases in Idaho
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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Pocatello Police’s annual “Give the Cops a Bird” food drive gathers over $4,000 and 71 Turkeys
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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Recount confirms Elmore County winners after initial election count misses 373 votes
“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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60-Year-Old arrested following drunken disturbance/standoff in Idaho Falls parking lot
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 arrested after fleeing from traffic stop, crashing in Idaho Falls yard
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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ISP increasing Thanksgiving patrols as record numbers hit Idaho roads
“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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Idaho agriculture icon Carl Hobbs, Spudnik co-founder, passes away at 96
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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Pocatello Regional Airport adds second daily Delta Flight to Salt Lake
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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750,000 acre-feet of new water storage by 2100: Idaho leaders/farmers develop long-term water plan
A group of Idaho leaders, including state representatives, city officials, and farmers, recently returned from Washington, D.C., after successful…
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Bonneville County man arrested on Felony Rape charges of 16-year-old
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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LDS Church lowers missionary age for young women to 18
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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Inmate dies in custody at Bannock County Detention Center
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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Teton County Sheriff’s Office seizes over a kilogram of cocaine during traffic stop near Victor
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 Family Policy Center proposes renaming State Highway 16 the “Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway”
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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Pocatello Mayoral Run-Off Debate
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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Wyoming Man charged with felony kidnapping after missing Utah teen found in Idaho
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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Simpson backs effort to codify Trump’s reintroduced Presidential Fitness Test for American students
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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$10 Christmas Tree permits available now from BLM in southeast Idaho
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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Idaho Corporate Exec Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading
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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“This is a Nightmare”: Goncalves Family/Moscow community denounces Lifetime movie based on Idaho Murders
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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Idaho State Rep. Lance Clow resigns, citing health concerns
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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Bryan Kohberger ordered to pay additional restitution to victims’ families
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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GoFundMe launched for widow of Idaho man and son killed in tragic ‘murder hornet’ attack
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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Get Protected: Eastern Idaho Public Health offers free Flu Vaccines Clinics
“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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Gem State remembers four murdered University of Idaho students on third anniversary
Thursday, November 13, 2025, marks the solemn three-year anniversary of the devastating murders of four University of Idaho students.
In the years…
Federal Judge dismisses “absurd” and “outlandish” Satanic Temple challenge to Idaho Abortion Law with prejudice
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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State and local leaders head to D.C. to push for federal funding to solve Idaho’s water troubles
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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Out of state fisherman finds human remains in Lemhi County
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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Idaho Falls and Nampa men arrested in two cases of child exploitation
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 manage triple emergency, remind drivers to ‘Yield to Emergency Vehicles’
Teton County first responders successfully juggled a series of three simultaneous emergencies Wednesday morning, despite being stretched thin by…
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Minor earthquake rattles Southeast Idaho overnight
A small earthquake was reported early Wednesday morning, while residents of southeast Idaho slept.
According to the United States Geological Survey,…
Continue Reading West Idaho man sentenced to 15 years for enticing children online in undercover sting
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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Fatal accident west of Rigby claims life of 16-year-old driver
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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