Local News Archives

Australian company partners with ISU Accelerator

March 13, 2020 2:16 PM News Team

An Australian radiopharmaceutical company has signed a Product Supply Agreement with the Idaho State University Accelerator…

SIPH COVID-19 Call Center now active

March 13, 2020 12:57 PM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health is making it easier for you to get your questions…

Temporary adjustments made to LDS temple worship around the world

March 13, 2020 12:12 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the following changes effective March 16, 2020 for all temples…

D93 COVD-19 precautions update

March 12, 2020 5:44 PM News Team

Bonneville School District 93 released the following letter regarding the…

D25 preparations for COVID-19

March 13, 2020 12:00 PM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 sent the following letter to parents and guardians from Dr. Douglas Howell, Superintendent…

Firefighters offer to shop for the elderly

March 13, 2020 11:22 AM News Team

North Bannock Firefighters are offering to go shopping for the elderly so they can distance themselves from large crowds.…

Planet Doom no longer open this weekend

March 12, 2020 4:36 PM News Team

The Scream Break event scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Planet Doom has been…

Jazz encounter presents opportunity to American Heritage

March 13, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

Encounters with the Utah Jazz created some concern, then an opportunity for the American Heritage Charter School in Idaho Falls this…

Wyoming Legislature disagrees on construction project funds

March 13, 2020 11:14 AM Associated Press

The Wyoming Legislature has failed to agree on funding $126 million in construction projects requested by Republican Gov. Mark Gordon despite…

Idaho bill aimed at abortion funding heads to full Senate

March 13, 2020 9:49 AM Associated Press

A bill in Idaho that would ban any public money from going to organizations that provide abortions headed to the Senate on…

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes new cubs

Yellowstone Bear World welcomes 11 new cubs

March 13, 2020 9:27 AM Kaitlin Miklos

Twin, nine-week old bear cubs made their way onto the Local News 8 set Friday morning to help announce the exciting news they’ll be on a brief “tour”…

Jackson cancels Hill Climb, 2 other events

March 12, 2020 4:31 PM News Team

Calling them a “clear and present danger” to the community, the Town of Jackson and Teton County have decided to revoke the permits for three…

Court ruling restricts wolf-killing and bans cyanide bombs

March 11, 2020 4:41 PM News Team

Calling it a “key victory for wildlife,” a coalition of conservation groups has finalized an agreement with the Idaho Office of USDA Wildlife…

District: People are in favor of 4-day week

March 12, 2020 8:32 PM News Team

Blackfoot School District Superintendent Brian Kress said a recent survey showed that more than 80% of district parents, teachers and students were…

Gyms working to combat potential spread of COVID-19

March 12, 2020 8:12 PM News Team

Recently, gyms have been identified as potentially risky areas due to the potential of both direct and indirect transmission of the virus.…

What school districts are doing to prevent and prepare for the coronavirus

March 12, 2020 5:11 PM Jilliana Colina

The big debate centered on how to know when to cancel school for the district or move classes to an online…

Idaho Senate approves affirmative action ban

March 12, 2020 6:20 PM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved a measure banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public…

Prosecutor: 3 officers found innocent in officer-involved shooting

March 12, 2020 5:36 PM News Team

The investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Idaho Falls is…

All LDS Church gatherings temporarily suspended worldwide

March 12, 2020 4:48 PM News Team

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have announced beginning immediately, all…

Coronavirus risk still “low” in Idaho

March 12, 2020 11:10 AM News Team

Of 93 samples of coronavirus sent to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, none have yet proven…

Some LDS missionaries in Europe to return home due to coronavirus

March 12, 2020 4:22 PM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced in Europe, all senior missionaries and young missionaries with serious or chronic…

Rocky Mountain Power will not disconnect customers during emergency response to COVID-19

March 12, 2020 5:58 PM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power is temporarily suspending non-payment disconnections for customers to support the state of emergency response to the COVID-19…

Idaho Falls murder victim identified

March 11, 2020 2:38 PM News Team

UPDATE 3:30 p.m.: Idaho Falls Police have identified the victim in Tuesday night’s…

BYU-Idaho moves academic courses online

March 12, 2020 5:00 PM News Team

Consistent with the CES guidelines issued Wednesday, Brigham Young University Idaho has canceled all campus face-to-face classes beginning March 13…

Idaho lawmakers eye fast exit if coronavirus hits Statehouse

March 12, 2020 5:12 PM Associated Press

Gov. Brad Little and leaders in the Idaho House and Senate said Thursday they’ve made contingency plans for a hasty end to the legislative session…

Lori Vallow Daybell seeks dismissal of judge

March 12, 2020 9:36 AM News Team

Attorneys for Lori Vallow Daybell have filed a motion to disqualify Magistrate Judge Ferin Eddins without…

Coronavirus concerns cause run on groceries, empty shelves

March 15, 2020 7:33 PM Emma Iannacone

During crisis mode, some of us feel the need to stock up on the essentials. So much so, stores across the country are being cleaned…

Idaho bill outlaws abortion if Roe v. Wade is reversed

March 12, 2020 11:31 AM Associated Press

The Idaho Senate on Thursday approved legislation making abortion a crime should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade, the ruling establishing…

Jackson Hole Rendezvous Spring Festival canceled

March 12, 2020 3:29 PM News Team

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort will be canceling the Rendezvous Spring Festival for March 26-28, 2020 per the directive from Town and County officials…

Idaho House OKs money to fight coronavirus outbreak

March 12, 2020 12:19 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers moved at lightning speed Thursday to bolster the state’s ability to fight the new…

D91 postpones events due to coronavirus concerns

March 12, 2020 11:48 AM News Team

Idaho Falls School District 91 decided Thursday morning to postpone several large group gatherings planned for the next two weeks due to coronavirus…

Ski Club travelers self-quarantine after Italian trip

March 12, 2020 10:16 AM News Team

A group from the Idaho Falls Ski Club returned from a Club trip to Cortina d’Amepezzo in the Italian Dolomite Mountains last…

Pocatello Police swear in first reserve officer

March 12, 2020 12:13 PM Emma Iannacone

The Pocatello Police Department is creating a Reserve Team to expand their…

Idaho Falls Symphony indefinitely postpones upcoming concerts

March 12, 2020 10:54 AM News Team

usic Director Thomas Heuser along with the Idaho Falls Symphony Board of Directors and Executive Director Alekzandria Peugh has decided to postpone…

Wyoming’s first COVID-19 case reported

March 12, 2020 10:34 AM News Team

Lab testing at the Wyoming Public Health Laboratory has identified the first known case of a state resident with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19),…

Another Jazz star tests positive for coronavirus

March 12, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

The Utah Jazz has a second player testing positive for the…

Childcare in Idaho is problem for us all

March 11, 2020 12:01 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) – 479 million dollars. That’s the amount of money Idaho loses each year due to childcare issues. The reason was…

Ballots in the Bannock County Elections Office

‘Well-oiled machine’ pumps out election results in record time

March 11, 2020 8:59 PM News Team

The Bannock County Elections Office was able to release results Tuesday shortly after 10 p.m. – over an hour earlier than originally expected.…

Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert, Tom Hanks tested positive for the coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:43 PM Associated Press

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – AP Source: Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert has tested positive for the coronavirus. Also, Actor Tom Hanks says he and his wife,…

NBA suspends season until further notice, over coronavirus

March 11, 2020 7:39 PM Associated Press

NBA suspending season after Wednesday night’s games until further notice because of the coronavirus…

Who can get tested for COVID-19 and where

March 11, 2020 5:11 PM Emma Iannacone

The state lab has enough materials to test between 800 and 1,000 people, and will be requesting more material from the CDC…

Public not allowed to attend LDS Church’s April general conference due to coronavirus

March 11, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is making major changes to its upcoming April general conference session, missionary training and…

TEDxRexburg2020-Wonderland postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

March 11, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

After careful consideration, the TEDxRexburg Team has decided to postpone TEDxRexburg2020-Wonderland until early fall.…

Portneuf Medical Center postpones upcoming public events and meetings

March 11, 2020 3:45 PM News Team

Portneuf Medical Center is postponing upcoming public events and meetings.…

FBI meets with law enforcement agencies about Lori Vallow investigation

March 11, 2020 10:12 AM News Team

The FBI, Rexburg Police Department and numerous law enforcement agencies investigating cases related to Lori Vallow and her missing children, JJ…

Idaho State University’s preparation for potential COVID-19 outbreak

March 11, 2020 3:33 PM News Team

Idaho State University is preparing for the coronavirus by implementing a travel ban to all affected…

Idaho voters question party affiliation requirements

March 11, 2020 1:50 PM News Team

Bonneville County Elections officials are fielding questions about party affiliation. …

Idaho receives $4.5 million to support the COVID-19 response

March 11, 2020 1:31 PM News Team

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is awarding millions of dollars to state and local partners to support the COVID-19 response.…

Idaho Senate OKs money to fight coronavirus outbreak

March 11, 2020 12:44 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers moved quickly Wednesday to bolster the state’s ability to test for the new…

Pocatello water department lays out summer plans

March 11, 2020 12:08 PM News Team

Pocatello’s Water and Water Pollution Control Departments have outlined a busy list of 2020 construction projects.…

Idaho Falls Police Department prepares move to new building

March 11, 2020 12:23 PM Ariel Schroeder

The city of Idaho Falls is reviewing approximately ten proposals from architects.…

Popular Idaho music festival canceled amid virus concerns

March 11, 2020 12:11 PM Associated Press

A popular Boise, Idaho, music festival has been postponed until September amid growing concerns about the coronavirus…

Idaho names new State Forester

March 11, 2020 11:47 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Lands has installed Craig Foss as State…

Gordman’s grand opening announced in Blackfoot

March 11, 2020 11:34 AM News Team

The Gordman’s Department Store in Blackfoot will host its grand opening Tuesday, March 31. …

Jackson Hole Airport board to vote on helicopter tour permit

March 11, 2020 11:20 AM Associated Press

The board overseeing an airport in western Wyoming will vote soon on a contested permit for a helicopter tour…

Local couple, passengers on Grand Princess now in quarantine

March 10, 2020 11:29 PM Linda Larsen

The Grand Princess Cruise ship remains docked at a port in Oakland California after spending days at sea with people on board who are infected with…

ITD breakup limits expanded

March 11, 2020 11:11 AM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department has added another road to its previously ordered speed limit reductions.…

Idaho license plates good for 10 years under new law

March 11, 2020 9:52 AM Associated Press

Idaho motorists will have three additional years before having to replace a vehicle’s physical license plates.…

Man killed in Idaho Falls

March 10, 2020 11:59 PM Curtis Jackson

Police are investigating a possible homicide on Higbee and 17th Street in Idaho Falls.…

Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Idaho

March 10, 2020 10:59 PM Associated Press

Joe Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in…

Bingham Healthcare opens new urgent care center

March 10, 2020 10:54 PM News Team

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held in Pocatello Tuesday for 1st Choice Urgent…

Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in Idaho

March 10, 2020 9:25 PM Associated Press

Donald Trump wins Republican presidential primary in…

Stabbing suspect in custody, faces attempted murder charge

March 10, 2020 1:37 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police are searching for a man wanted in connection with an aggravated assault in the 2100 block of Twin Pines Lane.…

How is COVID-19 expected to impact tourism in Idaho?

March 10, 2020 5:00 PM Jilliana Colina

With COVID-19 cases continuing to grow around the world, the Idaho Travel Council is coming up ways to combat its impact.…

ISU names College of Education Dean

March 10, 2020 3:55 PM News Team

After a national search that began last fall, Idaho State University has named Jean McGivney-Burelle as the university’s new dean of the College of…

Chief deputy running for Clark County Sheriff

March 10, 2020 3:40 PM News Team

Clark County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy John Clements announced Tuesday he will be a candidate for Sheriff this…

Idaho voters head to polls for presidential primary picks

March 10, 2020 3:12 PM Associated Press

Idaho voters on Tuesday will pick Democratic, Republican and Constitutional party candidates to represent them in the November general…

3 Idaho Falls people suspected in LA murder and other drug crimes

March 10, 2020 3:10 PM News Team

Three Idaho Falls residents are suspected in a multi-state crime spree, including an Los Angeles…

INL scientist recognized as a Woman of the Year

March 10, 2020 2:00 PM News Team

Idaho National Laboratory scientist Dawn Scates is among 50 women selected by the Idaho Business Review for its 2020 Women of the Year Awards.…

Jefferson County woman pleads guilty to insurance fraud

March 10, 2020 12:25 PM News Team

A Jefferson County woman has pleaded guilty to charges of insurance…

What it takes to secure a $1 million bond

March 9, 2020 6:16 PM Jilliana Colina

“If coming up with a million dollar bond isn’t hard enough, the real challenge is that you need to collateralize it and you have to do that for the…

Yellowstone biologists spot first bear of 2020

March 9, 2020 5:21 PM News Team

The first confirmed grizzly bear sighting in Yellowstone National Park of 2020 occurred on…

Police seek help finding money and cards stolen from funeral

March 9, 2020 3:58 PM News Team

The Preston Police Department is seeking help from anyone who might have been at a funeral at the Church house near 200 N and 200 W in Preston on…

Police release new photo of missing Ammon man

March 8, 2020 10:11 PM News Team

The Bonneville County has released a photo of 70-year-old Arthur Pupedis leaving his residential facility on March 1.…

School funding levies on local ballots Tuesday

March 9, 2020 4:51 PM News Team

In addition to the Presidential preference primaries of the Republican, Democratic, and Constitution Parties, voters will be deciding a number of…

Idaho Falls plans water line repair

March 9, 2020 4:26 PM News Team

People who live or work in the 1200 block of West Broadway can expect some inconvenience, but no loss of water service,Tuesday as Idaho Falls crews…

1 hospitalized after crash involving snowplow and SUV

March 9, 2020 4:25 PM News Team

Idaho State Police investigated an injury crash involving a snowplow and SUV on State Highway 34 near milepost 107, north of Soda Springs Monday…

Southeast Idaho has low risk for floods this season

March 9, 2020 4:47 PM Emma Iannacone

As the temperatures rise, so does the risk for potential…

Coronavirus has spring breakers rethinking vacation plans

March 9, 2020 5:31 PM Ariel Schroeder

Many of us with travel plans for spring break may be rethinking your…

Wyoming Health Department urges COVID-19 precautions

March 9, 2020 3:53 PM News Team

Coronavirus risk is low in Wyoming right now, but the state’s top epidemiologist said that may…

Idaho Falls Rep to face primary challenge

March 9, 2020 3:06 PM News Team

Idaho Falls mental health professional Marco Erickson announced Monday he will challenge incumbent Representative Bryan Zollinger for his house seat…

1970s rock band, The Sweet, to perform in Pocatello this summer

March 9, 2020 2:56 PM Emma Iannacone

The latest announcement in the Portneuf Health Trust Amphitheatre summer concert series is sure to rock some socks…

House OKs bill limiting Idaho whistleblower lawsuits

March 9, 2020 2:49 PM Associated Press

Whistleblower lawsuits against Idaho would be limited to $370,000 in non-economic damages under legislation that headed to the Senate on…

Snow King comment deadline extended

March 9, 2020 2:46 PM News Team

The public will have an extra 15 days to comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Snow King Mountain Resort.…

Idaho Patient Act is sent to the Governor

March 9, 2020 2:29 PM News Team

The Idaho Patient Act, HB 515, is on its way to the Governor’s…

Ammon mayor cheers sales tax formula

March 9, 2020 2:26 PM News Team

On a 30-4 vote, the Idaho Senate has approved a bill sponsors say will more fairly redistribute sales tax revenues to…

Idaho Senate committee advances affirmative action ban

March 9, 2020 12:49 PM Associated Press

A Senate panel has approved a measure banning affirmative action for state agencies, state contracting and public education.…

Idaho seeks to ban transgender women, girls from competition

March 9, 2020 12:48 PM Associated Press

Idaho is moving closer to banning transgender girls and women from competing on girls’ and women’s sports teams sponsored by public schools, colleges…