You can’t remove sturgeon from rivers in Idaho
Sturgeon skeletons are entirely made of cartilage—the stuff our ears and front part of our nose are filled…
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Garbage truck hits power pole, causes power outage in Blackfoot
About 1,100 customer are without power in the Blackfoot area. It possibly due to a garbage truck that hit powerline in front of the Blackfoot Movie…
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“There is still work to do” – Farmers moving forward after water curtailment cancelled
While the deal was only approved by the Idaho department of water resources Thursday, many of the east Idaho farmers are wasting no time making up…
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IDWR confirms settlement reached in water curtailment
Groundwater irrigators and surface water irrigators have completed a deal that saves 330,000 acres of Idaho farmland from being dried up and averts…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair announces “Bring Your Own Chair” policy for concerts
Attendees will be allowed to Bring Your Own Chair to the Journey concert, ensuring greater comfort and convenience for all guests, fair mangers…
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Blackfoot farmer expresses concern about water curtailment
For generations, Brian Murdock and his ancestors have been farmers in Bingham County, where they have grown the potatoes that we eat every…
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“We can’t take that kind of hit” – Local farmers fear water cut off
Eastern Idaho farmers have been ordered to dry up hundreds of thousands of acres of farmland, potentially inflicting hundreds of millions of dollars…
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Now that school is out, school buses get ready for next year
“[The students are] the most precious cargo in the…
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Turkey hunter attacked by female moose with calves near Blackfoot
Late Friday afternoon, a turkey hunter was attacked by a female moose on a section of Bureau of Land Management land bordering the Snake River…
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Bingham County Sheriff’s Office releases name of drowning victim
With permission from the family, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office has now released the name of the drowning victim from last…
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Authorities search for man in river
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said several units, Search and Rescue and Air Rescue are actively looking for an adult man.…
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Blackfoot breaks ground on new animal shelter
Directors of the animal shelter and rescue say they need the community’s help in order to finish the…
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Bus stop arm violations increase
“In Idaho, you have to have more than three lanes in order for opposing traffic to not stop for a school…
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Journey, Jeff Foxworthy and Craig Morgan to headline Eastern Idaho State Fair
The Eastern Idaho State Fair will announce its entire lineup for the 2024 season Thursday…
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Police look for car battery theft suspect
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a suspect involved in a…
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7 dogs abandoned outside Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue – Only 6 make it
One chihuahua puppy abandoned Monday ran out into the highway and was killed, say shelter…
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Man arrested while hiding in Blackfoot trailer home
A 37-year-old is now in custody after the Blackfoot Police Department found him in an unoccupied trailer home in Blackfoot on Sunday around 4…
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Vintage Market Days happening this weekend
Vintage Market Days returns to Eastern Idaho for the second year featuring more than 100 handpicked vendors for home decor, clothes, antiques, food…
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Car crashes into store after high-speed chase
A high-speed chase ends with a car crashing into the White Eagle convenience store in Blackfoot.…
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1 person injured in Bingham County fire
A person is recovering after a house fire in Bingham…
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When 911 goes down, how do we get the help we need?
Recently we have had two dispatch centers go down due to technical issues. One was in Madison County the other was in Bingham County. I wanted to…
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Local News 8 getting answers: The financial cost of accessing public records
Last month, we reported on a home invasion in Bingham County, Local news 8 was the first on the scene and led the coverage.…
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“He knew her.” Prosecutor explains why intruder broke into Bingham County home
The Bingham County prosecutor said the man who invaded a Bingham County women’s home knew each…
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What leads to a police chase getting called off?
A police chase in West Yellowstone was called off recently after the suspect struck the chief’s car, causing it to roll over multiple times. The…
Continue Reading Handcuffed woman shoots home invader, Bingham County Prosecuting Attorney says
This incident review concerns the home invasion and homicide of Derek Condon on March 13, according to the Bingham County Prosecuting…
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Blackfoot School District decides name for new school
Blackfoot School District #55 has a name for its new…
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Jensen Grove Walking Bridge closed
The popular Jensen Grove Walking Bridge in blackfoot is being closed for…
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2024 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2024 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Hygiene kits assembled for local schools and crisis centers
Local schools and crisis centers will be getting hygiene kits to hand out to those in…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue tests Jayden’s Drone
Bingham County Search and Rescue is testing out its underwater…
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Deceased identified as investigation continues into deadly home invasion
The Bingham County Sheriff’s office continues to investigate a possible home invasion where the intruder was left…
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Blackfoot to build new animal shelter to address overcrowding
It’s official – the city of Blackfoot is getting a new animal shelter. Local News 8 was the first to report plans to build a new shelter were in…
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Bingham deputies investigate possible home invasion, suspect found dead, homeowner injured
Sheriff deputies are investigating a possible home invasion at a Bingham County home. …
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ITD to host an open house on SH-39 in Blackfoot
This project is scheduled to be constructed in…
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New car wash opens in Blackfoot
Pony Express Car Wash is hosting a ribbon cutting Tuesday at noon in…
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This project is scheduled to be constructed in…
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Getting answers: What is happening with the old Blackfoot pool building?
People are asking what is happening with the Blackfoot Municipal Pool?…
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Rolling closure to cause 5 minute delays for I-15 drivers near Blackfoot
At approximately 11 a.m. Monday, there will be a rolling closure on Interstate 15 between Exit 89 and Exit…
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More schools in Eastern Idaho announce closures for Monday
Multiple schools in Bingham County have announced closures for Monday, March 4th.…
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Viewers share storm photos
Viewers send in their photos of the storm aftermath on March 2, 2024.…
Continue Reading Blackfoot makes plans to build new animal shelter
The City of Blackfoot is making plans to build a new animal shelter, according to Mayor Marc…
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Nearly 100-year-old Blackfoot theatre undergoes restoration
In early January, the Nuart Theatre in Blackfoot was selected by the Idaho Heritage Trust to receive $49,000 in funding to support the restoration of…
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EISF Grand Marshal nominees needed
The Eastern Idaho State Fair Board of Directors is looking for a Grand Marshal to represent the fair at the 2024 Opening Day…
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Man steals car with juvenile inside
A man is in jail for stealing a car with a juvenile inside it Friday…
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Judge: Bingham County Republicans failed to follow State GOP rules in electing new chairman
A Bingham County Judge released a decision in a civil case between the Bingham County Republican Central Committee and the Idaho Republican Party.…
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Bingham County Search and Rescue receives new underwater drone
Bingham County Search and Rescue received a new underwater…
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Man killed in accident involving Sheriff’s patrol vehicle
An accident involving a Binghan County Sheriff’s deputy is under investigation.…
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Police search for wanted man in Blackfoot area
Police are seeking your help in locating a 19-year-old man who has a felony warrant out for his…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter sees disturbing trend as more pets are left abandoned in the outdoors
Some of our local animal shelters are starting to see a disturbing trend regarding pets coming into the shelter. The trend? Pets, are being abandoned…
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I-15 semi rollover
Interstate 15 is running smoother Tuesday morning after crews got a semi back on it’s…
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Schools plan early release schedule Tuesday
Local schools plan for an early release schedule…
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Blackfoot plans intersection closure Thursday
Officials say to plan alternate routes as the closure is planned for the whole…
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Jayden Jensen’s body found by search volunteers
The body of 16-year-old Jayden Jensen was recovered near the area where he disappeared at McTucker Ponds on the American Falls Reservoir.…
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Meals on Wheels helps homebound seniors
A recent study shows around 1.5 million seniors are…
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Suspect leads officers on chase after hitting victims with pistol
A man is in the Bingham County Jail on charges of kidnapping and leading police on a…
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Michael Hinkel found guilty of attempted strangulation
Hinkel is now scheduled to be sentenced by the Honorable Judge Alan C. Stephens on Feb. 26,…
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Pets are not presents – A message from local animal shelters
In the past week, 11 puppies have been surrendered to the Blackfoot Animal Shelter.…
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Efforts being made to help seniors feel less lonely during the holidays
“44% of seniors experience loneliness during the…
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Search for Jayden Jensen on pause
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office is pausing its efforts in the search for Jayden Jensen due to icy…
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Search continues for Jayden Jensen
It has been more than a week since Jayden Jensen disappeared while hunting with friends in the McTucker Ponds area of Bingham…
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Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo wins Small Market Rodeo of the Year
Gem State Classic Pro Rodeo, one of the attractions each year at the Eastern Idaho State Fair, has been named the 2023 PRCA Small Rodeo of the Year.…
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Missing teen identified as search continues
We now know the name for the person being searched for at the Mc Tucker…
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Woman dies from injuries after Blackfoot crash
A 61-year-old Blackfoot woman succumbed to her injuries after a crash…
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Cat shelter could close soon, causing trouble for community
“We can’t take in everyone…but we take in as many as we…
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Mechanical issues to blame for truck fire
We now what caused a pickup to catch fire at the Blackfoot reset stop Wednesday…
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Shelter animals at risk of euthanization again; Why does this keep happening?
Volunteers at the Blackfoot animal shelter have said some of their dogs only have until Saturday before they…
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Police investigate bomb threat at Bingham Memorial Hospital
No suspicious items were located during the sweep, and no further threats were…
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Nathan Gumaer sentenced Monday
The defendant was charged with this case back in May of…
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Cooking up the ‘baste’ safety tips for your Thanksgiving Day meal
Some simple cooking mistakes may cause the biggest problems when it comes to cooking for the…
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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day event to be held in Blackfoot
Come together to find connection, understanding and…
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Protecting your children online
A Blackfoot man is in jail for alleged sexual exploitation of a…
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Bingham County man sentenced for murder of his father
A Bingham County man has been sentenced for the murder of his…
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ITD hosts online open house on I-15 in Blackfoot
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) is currently finalizing the plans for an upcoming repaving project in the Blackfoot Corridor of Interstate…
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Arrest made after accident that killed 17-year-old
His bond has been set at…
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Police say driver fell asleep, struck power pole
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, Shelley Police Department and Shelley Fire/EMS responded to a one vehicle accident at the intersection of 1400…
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Wanted man arrested after vehicle pursuit, collision
A wanted man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit ended in a crash…
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Investigation into inmate death at Bingham County Jail
An investigation into the death of a Bingham County Jail inmate is…
Continue Reading Bingham County man pleads guilty to murder of his father
A Bingham County man has pled guilty for the murder of his…
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Blackfoot High School parking reminder
The Blackfoot Police Department is reminding Blackfoot High School students of where they can and can’t park due to the recent construction on South…
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Bingham Republicans and State GOP face off in county courthouse
A dispute over rules between Bingham County Republicans and the State GOP had its preliminary injunction in court…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter provides update on adopted dogs
A number of dogs at the Blackfoot Animal Shelter found their new home in the last 24…
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Shelter animals at risk of euthanization, here’s how you can help save them
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter and Rescue has had to euthanize more animals in the last two months than in the last five years, according to shelter…
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Idaho GOP to defend their decision about Bingham County Republican’s chairman election
The Idaho GOP says they are going to defend their position against a lawsuit filed by Bingham County…
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EISF broke attendance records
This year, the Eastern Idaho State Fair broke four daily attendance records, and two Grandstand events were sold…
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Juvenile killed in rollover north of Blackfoot
A juvenile is dead and three other individuals are in the hospital following a rollover crash north of Blackfoot…
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Kids get hands on experience with the animals at the fair
It is day eight of the Eastern Idaho State Fair in…
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Lemonade stand helping kids with cancer
A lot of customers have stopped at the vendors at the Eastern Idaho State Fair this week, but for one Pocatello food truck, business has been…
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Blackfoot man sentenced to 24 years following convictions for distribution and possession of child pornography
A 41-year-old Blackfoot man was sentenced to 24 years in federal prison for two counts of distribution of child pornography and one count of…
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Donate school supplies and get cheaper admission to EISF
Eyewitness News 3 is sponsoring a school supply drive Thursday at the Eastern Idaho State…
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Off Axis Stunt Show at the EISF
One of the many events you can see for free at the Eastern Idaho State Fair is the Off Axis Stunt…
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Food drive contributes to greater cause at the fair
The Blackfoot Community Food Pantry held a food drive at the Eastern Idaho State Fair on…
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Spray paint art at the EISF
Usually when you think about spray painting, you think about touching up a chair in the…
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Donate goods and get cheaper admission to EISF
If you plan on going to the Eastern Idaho State Fair Wednesday, stop by your pantry…
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Indian Relay Races at EISF canceled Monday
The Indian Relay Races at the Eastern Idaho State Fair have been canceled Monday.…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair kicks off
The Eastern Idaho State Fair kicked off Friday in…
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Mother’s lounge returns to Eastern Idaho State Fair
There will be a Mother’s Lounge at the Eastern Idaho State Fair again this…
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EISF crowns new food champions
Whether baked, grilled or fried, the Eastern Idaho State Fair has a rich tradition of offering the best fair food in the…
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Eastern Idaho State Fair prepares for 121st year
The Blackfoot Fairgrounds are looking busy as vendors and staff prepare for the Eastern Idaho State…
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West Nile Virus infected mosquitoes found in Bingham County
The Bingham County Abatement District’s mosquito control program, operated by Vector Disease Control International (VDCI), has detected the first…
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3 vehicle crash in Blackfoot
Multiple people were hospitalized after a crash Thursday at 4:52 p.m. on southbound Interstate 15 near mile marker 93 in…
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