Stephanie Lucas, Author at Local News 8

Filmmakers sue Grand Teton National Park

December 20, 2024 8:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Two independent filmmakers suing Grand Teton National Park have a twist to their story that might turn the tide in their favor before they go to…

Drive-by shooting in American Falls neighborhood

December 9, 2024 12:35 PM Stephanie Lucas, Sam Ross

American Falls police are investigating a drive-by shooting that happened at 6 a.m. Sunday morning on the 200 block of McKinley…

Collaborative agreement between INL, ISU brings many opportunities

December 4, 2024 4:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho National Lab and Idaho State University are coming together to solve energy and security challenges in the U.S. with the signing of a…

Community comes together to build Salmon’s new elementary school

December 3, 2024 6:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Salmon School District held a groundbreaking for a new elementary school yesterday. This comes after a $20-million bond for the school passed in…

Idaho party leaders respond to pardon for Hunter Biden

December 3, 2024 6:17 PM Stephanie Lucas

Leaders of Idaho’s Democratic and Republican parties are responding to President Biden’s recent pardon of his son,…

Idaho Governor Brad Little sends state police troopers to Texas for border security mission

December 2, 2024 12:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little will send another team of Idaho State Police troopers to Texas for Idaho’s fourth border…

Early morning fire highlights the need for creosote cleanup

November 4, 2024 8:46 PM Stephanie Lucas, Seth Ratliff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Idaho Falls Fire Department is reminding you to clean out chimneys and wood burning stoves after a house fire over…

CIO of Mountain America Credit Union provides financial advice ahead of the general election

October 29, 2024 3:56 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Presidential Election is approaching quickly, and election stress is often on people’s list of worries—including how the outcome will affect…

Twin Falls Police investigate death of newborn found in Safe Haven Baby Box

October 28, 2024 4:01 PM Stephanie Lucas

BLACKFOOT, Idaho – (KIFI) UPDATE: 10/29/2024 10:38 a.m. – The Bingham County Coroner’s Office confirmed that the family of the deceased infant…

Grizzly bear 399 fatally struck by vehicle in Snake River Canyon

October 23, 2024 1:20 PM Stephanie Lucas

JACKSON, Wyoming (KIFI) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed that  on the evening of Tuesday, October 22, 2024, grizzly bear 399 was…

US 30 on Georgetown Summit is now open after wildfire

October 15, 2024 3:28 PM Stephanie Lucas

A fire along US 30 at the Georgetown Summit in Bear Lake County has the highway closed from mile marker 421 to mile marker…

Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools

October 8, 2024 5:08 PM Stephanie Lucas

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…

Armed robbery leads to officer-involved shooting in Boise

September 25, 2024 2:08 PM Stephanie Lucas

An armed robbery led to an officer-involved shooting in Boise on Tuesday night.…

Trump’s security ahead of election day a top concern for Congressman Fulcher

September 19, 2024 5:54 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Congressman Russ Fulcher is not mincing words when it comes to the safety of former President and current Presidential candidate Donald…

Island Park named America’s ‘Best Small Mountain Town’

September 10, 2024 12:00 PM Stephanie Lucas

Travel Plus Leisure Magazine says Island Park is the best small mountain town in…

Idaho awarded $21 million for hydroelectric projects

September 9, 2024 10:03 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho is getting $21-million for 14 of its hydroelectric projects across the…

Police chase ends when the suspect gets stuck between a fence and a tree

September 3, 2024 1:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

A car chase suspect is caught when he tries to escape from police on a walking path in Rexburg Tuesday…

Rexburg sewer line break limits City water use

August 22, 2024 1:07 PM Stephanie Lucas

Rexburg residents are being asked to limit water use until further notice. A major City sewer line was hit and damaged by the contractor working on…

Idaho Democrats send 27 delegates to the national convention

August 21, 2024 9:26 AM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho party chair Rep. Lauren Necochea spoke to Local News 8 from the convention on Tuesday.…

Drunk man steals tow truck, wreaks havoc at Old Faithful

August 14, 2024 6:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

A complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court of Wyoming says Alan Rawlings Bowling, 57, was unable to purchase beer at the Old Faithful Upper…

Idaho Supreme Court rules Open Primaries Initiative can remain on November ballot

August 14, 2024 11:48 AM Stephanie Lucas

The open primaries initiative will be on the ballot in November after a ruling from the Idaho Supreme Court. The court ruled against the challenges…

Idaho Lt. Governor speaks about water curtailment during Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon

August 13, 2024 10:35 PM Stephanie Lucas

Water curtailment was the main topic at an Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce luncheon…

Murder suspect faces death penalty

July 30, 2024 8:47 PM Stephanie Lucas

The death penalty is back on the table after a local man accused of murder rescinded his guilty…

Court to continue Jeremy Best murder case

July 29, 2024 5:43 PM Stephanie Lucas

Best moved to dismiss the indictment, arguing evidence shows he experienced a mental health breakdown on the day in question, which means the grand…

Water pipe burst at White Pine Charter School

July 25, 2024 12:54 PM Stephanie Lucas

A water pipe burst at the White Pine Charter School on Wednesday morning.…

State GOP National Committeeman reacts to assassination attempt on Trump

July 13, 2024 10:53 PM Stephanie Lucas

The assassination attempt on former President Trump happened on the eve of the Republican National Convention.…

Public health departments are asking for cooling stations

July 9, 2024 5:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

With temperatures getting hotter, public health departments need your…

Lots of trash left after Idaho Falls Independence Day celebrations

July 5, 2024 6:32 PM Stephanie Lucas

Last night’s Fourth of July festivities left a lot of trash at the Snake River…

Traffic stop turns into drug bust near Pocatello

July 3, 2024 4:57 PM Stephanie Lucas

A routine traffic stop near Pocatello turned into a significant seizure of drugs by Idaho State Police Domestic Highway…

Rexburg man sentenced to more than 5 years in Federal prison for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft

July 3, 2024 12:15 PM Stephanie Lucas

A Rexburg man has been sentenced for wire fraud and aggravated identity…

July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast Region

July 2, 2024 4:43 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has released its July trout stocking schedule for the Southeast…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration

July 2, 2024 4:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Riverfest and the Melaleuca Freedom…

Idaho Falls Independence Day public safety information for Liberty on Parade

July 2, 2024 3:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Falls Police Department and partner agencies are sharing traffic closures, information, and safety tips to help the public to be safe and…

Governor proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day

July 2, 2024 11:50 AM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little proclaims July 2 as Idaho Wildland Firefighter Day as the Idaho Department of Lands recognizes Idaho’s wildland firefighter…

Pocatello area churches and food banks receive truck load of food

June 26, 2024 6:31 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Pocatello community received over 31,000 pounds of food in donations Wednesday.

The food will be distributed through 13 different food pantries…

Federal committee looking at changing the names of Devil’s Tower, Hells Canyon

June 25, 2024 5:37 PM Stephanie Lucas

A federal committee wants to see a name change for Devil’s Tower National Monument to “Bear…

Gun fired and altercations at Starlight Skating Saturday night

June 3, 2024 1:20 PM Stephanie Lucas

Two separate altercations and a gun fired at Starlight Skating in Idaho Falls Saturday night had police responding multiple times.…

How EIRMC responded to trauma patients after pickup crashes into passenger van

May 23, 2024 8:15 PM Stephanie Lucas

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center is one of only a handful of hospitals in the state equipped to handle trauma situations with multiple injuries.…

MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition announced

May 9, 2024 3:45 PM Stephanie Lucas

Top Trumps USA has announced the winter 2024
arrival of the brand-new official MONOPOLY: Jackson Hole Edition under license…

Thursday is National Day of Prayer

May 2, 2024 6:07 PM Stephanie Lucas

Thursday is National Day of Prayer. It’s a day with deep roots in American…

Idaho Falls couple following the footsteps of a saint

April 21, 2024 2:36 PM Stephanie Lucas

When Christina and Jason Batalden saw Notre Dame catch fire five years ago, their fear of missing out was suddenly justified.…

Idaho crimes becoming more common in national headlines

April 9, 2024 4:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

Over 120. That is how many times Idaho has made national headlines in the past six…

Rock saves building from getting hit by a car

April 9, 2024 9:25 AM Stephanie Lucas

Two cars crashed into each other Monday morning, April 8, 2024, at North Holmes Avenue. and Lomax…

Local restaurant owner takes a look back at preparing for the 2017 eclipse

April 8, 2024 6:28 PM Stephanie Lucas

Between community planning meetings for business owners to packing grocery stores ahead of time, the City of Idaho Falls was prepared. The community…

District 91 budget cuts could include employees

April 5, 2024 11:03 PM Stephanie Lucas

Local News 8 is getting answers and following District 91 efforts to cut 4 million dollars from next year’s budget.…

Local response to Rocky Mountain Power rate hike possibility

April 4, 2024 6:35 PM Stephanie Lucas

Higher energy prices could be on the way for Rocky Mountain Power customers.…

No special legislative session for Wyoming

April 1, 2024 11:19 AM Stephanie Lucas

The Wyoming Legislature will not hold a special legislative session this…

The latest costs for forensic lab fees

March 25, 2024 6:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

Local News 8 is following the money for the costs involved in the proposed forensics lab in Bannock County.…

Deadline approaches for small businesses to apply for SBA federal disaster loan

March 25, 2024 12:57 PM Stephanie Lucas

The deadline is approaching for Idaho small businesses to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury due to flooding caused by…

Proposed maps show passenger train possibilities for east Idaho

March 18, 2024 5:23 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho could be looking to the past to create the transportation of the future – through passenger trains.…

Idaho’s Congressional reps explain votes, procedure behind “Tik Tok Bill” H.R. 7521

March 14, 2024 5:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho’s congressmen are explaining their votes on, as well as the mechanics of, H.R. 7521, widely referred to as a “Tik Tok…

“School facilities funding bill” nears finish line in 2024 legislature

March 8, 2024 10:52 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho House Bill 521 is headed toward the Senate Floor soon. If it passes and is signed into law, it will provide Idaho schools with a billion…

Idaho House passes resolution asking State Ed Board to reconsider University of Phoenix purchase

March 5, 2024 5:19 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho House passed a concurrent resolution asking the State Board of Education to reconsider the purchase of The University of Phoenix for $685…

Idaho GOP caucus requires planning from local party leaders

March 1, 2024 10:37 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday. They’re choosing which Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…

What you need to know about Idaho’s Republican Caucus on Saturday, March 2

March 1, 2024 2:30 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Republican voters will gather throughout the state on Saturday to choose the Presidential candidate they want to see on the ballot in…

Cancelled execution has Idaho lawmaker considering changes to firing squad law

February 28, 2024 7:42 PM Stephanie Lucas

The canceled execution has one lawmaker reconsidering how firing squads should be used in…

Gov. Little signs bill to support public charter schools

February 27, 2024 6:18 PM Stephanie Lucas

Governor Brad Little signed the Accelerating Public Charter Schools Act…

Museum of Idaho hosting trip to Mozambique

February 16, 2024 9:21 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – The Museum of Idaho has “the adventure of a lifetime” in an exhibit featuring Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique. “Our…

Funds to fight invasive quagga mussels approved in Idaho Legislature

February 15, 2024 4:16 PM Stephanie Lucas

According to the Idaho Department of Agriculture, quagga mussels are still a threat, and officials are asking the state legislature to help fund the…

CEI president speaks about growth

February 13, 2024 5:38 PM Stephanie Lucas

Growth is happening for community colleges across the country, and it is no different for eastern…

D91 reopening 2 schools after police investigation into neighborhood shooting early Monday morning

February 12, 2024 6:45 PM Stephanie Lucas

Dora Erickson Elementary and Compass Academy will reopen Tuesday, Feb. 13, after an early morning shooting near both schools on Monday. Details are…

Idaho Falls Rec Center to get new gym floor

February 9, 2024 6:34 PM Stephanie Lucas

The City of Idaho Falls Rec Center Building has served in a lot of different capacities since it was built in the 1930’s, including a stint as an…

Worker shortage in Idaho is real and social factors are part of the equation

February 8, 2024 5:59 PM Stephanie Lucas

The worker shortage in Idaho is real, a quick solution isn’t on the horizon, but there’s still positive…

Northwest lawmakers introduce bill that would stop federal money from funding Snake River Dams removal

February 5, 2024 6:15 PM Stephanie Lucas

House Republicans recently accused the Biden administration of reaching a “secret” deal that would breach four dams on the Lower Snake…

Popular pizza chain sets the record straight

February 4, 2024 4:01 PM Stephanie Lucas

Papa Tom’s started getting puzzling calls from patrons, upset and under the impression that Papa Tom’s supported Idahoans for Open Primaries, ahead…

Idaho Falls awarded grant money to improve Pancheri Bridge

January 25, 2024 1:47 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Pancheri Bridge in Idaho Falls is in “desperate need of rehabilitation,” according to the City of Idaho Falls, and repairs are on the…

Hydropower is key in making Idaho electricity rates low

January 19, 2024 3:53 PM Stephanie Lucas

While natural gas heating costs are up for Idaho, the state’s electricity prices are still among the nation’s lowest, largely due to inexpensive…

Idaho’s ‘Clean Slate Act’ goes into effect

January 4, 2024 4:45 PM Stephanie Lucas

Several new laws are in effect in Idaho this…

Man accused of New Year’s Eve shooting appears in court

January 2, 2024 6:10 PM Stephanie Lucas

A man accused of shooting another man on New Year’s Eve was in court Tuesday. Phillip Hobbs was at the Bonneville County courthouse for his…

F&G seeking information on bull elk killed in Pahsimeroi Valley

January 2, 2024 1:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

Idaho Fish and Game is seeking information about a bull elk shot and left to waste near May, Idaho in the Pahsimeroi Valley. …

New Years Eve shooting in Idaho Falls sends one to hospital, another jailed

January 1, 2024 12:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – On December 31, 2023, shortly before 10:00 p.m., Idaho Falls Police Officers and Idaho Falls Fire EMS responded to the…

Porch thieves caught on camera in Idaho Falls

December 22, 2023 9:18 PM Stephanie Lucas

Porch pirates come out of the woodwork this time of year.

Idaho Falls Police shared a video of a thief taking a package off a porch in…

Special Committee censures one lawmaker, issues guidance for others

December 18, 2023 5:46 PM Stephanie Lucas

IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO (KIFI) – A local Republican “Special Investigative Committee made a decision on three lawmakers they say violated the Republican…

Shroud of Turin replica, lecture in Rexburg Monday

December 18, 2023 12:38 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Shroud of Turin is not put on display very often; however, east Idahoans will have an opportunity to see the next best…

Clean up at Idaho Falls stockyards could be coming

December 12, 2023 10:00 AM Stephanie Lucas

A cleanup effort at the old stockyards in Idaho Falls could be underway soon, but first, the city has to decide who’s paying for the…

Idaho Falls Zoo hosting winter break camps

December 12, 2023 9:38 AM Stephanie Lucas

Registration is now…

Lawmakers hold Town Hall with voters, lingering questions remain

December 8, 2023 6:40 PM Stephanie Lucas

It was a packed town hall meeting in Idaho Falls…

Party platform allegiance called into question by some Bonneville Republicans

December 6, 2023 8:13 PM Stephanie Lucas

Platform enforcement hearings were held Tuesday evening by Bonneville County’s Legislative District 32.…

Conservation groups, Wolf Depredation Board at odds over wolf control funding decision

November 28, 2023 11:54 AM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Wolf Depredation Control Board recently approved over $100,000 to control wolves across Idaho. Some conservation groups are not pleased…

Pros and cons of Black Friday, Cyber Monday deals

November 27, 2023 2:48 PM Stephanie Lucas

A recent report from Moody’s investors says consumers are more cautious due to inflation and higher interest rates heading into the holiday…

Ballot recount underway for District 91 trustee election won by one vote

November 17, 2023 5:31 PM Stephanie Lucas

A rare election victory by a single vote has a school board member asking for a…

Rebates for cleaner burning wood and pellet stoves available in some east Idaho areas

November 13, 2023 5:59 PM Stephanie Lucas

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality says residents in several east Idaho counties are available for rebate on new, cleaner burning wood…

Lawmakers remember Christopher Tapp’s work and legacy

November 10, 2023 9:35 AM Stephanie Lucas

Two eastern Idaho Legislators talk about how they helped create the Wrongful Conviction Act after Chris Tapp’s exoneration.…

Roadblock to Republican caucus – this time in Bonneville County

November 3, 2023 6:11 PM Stephanie Lucas

The upcoming Idaho Republican presidential nominee caucus has run into a roadblock – at least in Idaho Falls.…

City of Idaho Falls adds codes to preserve look of South Downtown

November 2, 2023 6:00 PM Stephanie Lucas

A recent Idaho Falls City Council agenda proposed amendments to the area of South Downtown, or “SoDo,” as they’ve named it.…

Local lawmakers on upcoming caucus, 2024 legislative session

October 30, 2023 10:58 PM Stephanie Lucas

While lawmakers on the panel were in agreement that bringing back a presidential primary will be a topic at the 2024 legislative session, not all are…