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…
Continue Reading ITD to host open house next week on SH-39 in Blackfoot
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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Wanted subject in custody after vehicle pursuit
The Blackfoot Police Department, in collaboration with the Fort Hall Police Department and the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office, successfully…
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Blackfoot woman sentenced for murder charge
On July 17, 2023, 36-year-old Melissa K. Perkes appeared before 7th district Judge Darren Simpson and was sentenced to prison for a fixed term of 24…
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EISF names family trio as 2023 Grand Marshals
The Eastern Idaho State Fair has chosen an incredible trio as the grand marshals of its annual celebration: Barry Adams, Gary Adams and Amy…
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Fish salvage order issued for Jensen Grove
The Idaho Department of Fish and Game has issued a salvage order for the pond at Jensen Grove Park in…
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Color Run coming to Blackfoot
This Saturday, July 22, The Bingham Crisis Center will be hosting their first ever Color…
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Unusual stray pet found in Blackfoot
Blackfoot Police found an unusual resident wandering around Blackfoot over the…
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Jensens Grove in Blackfoot dries up
For almost the entire summer so far, the people in Blackfoot have got to enjoy Jensens Grove Pond in its entirety, but in the last few weeks, the…
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2023 Independence Day celebration events
Below are the 2023 Independence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western…
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Celebrate Blackfoot set for Saturday
The Fourth of July is getting closer by the day and this weekend, the Blackfoot community will get the chance to…
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I-15 Northgate to Fort Hall Interchange widening open house on Thursday
Construction is anticipated to begin in…
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Is a husky right for you?
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter is reaching out to the community asking people to think twice before breeding or buying a…
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Bingham farmer concerned about possible water curtailment
Adam Young grew up on his family’s farm outside of Blackfoot and now he helps run it.…
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AAC giving high schoolers another option after graduation
The American Auto College is giving high school students another option after graduation if traditional college isn’t their preferred route.…
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2 arrested after hotel room search warrant served
Two have been taken into custody after a hotel search warrant was served Wednesday…
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The Village – A Foster Care Closet impacting Eastern Idaho families
As National Foster Care Month winds down, The Village, A Foster Care Closet, highlights their impact in Eastern Idaho at an Open House Wednesday…
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Idaho State Veterans Cemetery hosts special service for Memorial Day
The Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Blackfoot held a special Memorial Day service on…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter is overcrowding and can’t bring in any more animals in need
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter is currently in a…
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Blackfoot is getting new hotel
Blackfoot is getting a new…
Continue Reading 2023 Eastern Idaho State Fair grandstand lineup announced
The Eastern Idaho State Fair Grandstand entertainment lineup will be announced Tuesday at…
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2023 Bingham County Mayors Scholarship recipients announced
The Bingham County Mayors Scholarship Selection Committee has formally evaluated 64 applicants.…
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Juvenile charged with hate crime
A boy is being charged with a hate crime from an incident that happened at the beginning of this…
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High speed chase ends with 1 dead after officer-involved shooting
A high speed chase ended on Highway 91 Wednesday afternoon with an officer involved shooting near Interstate 15’s South Blackfoot…
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2023 Easter celebration events
Below are the 2023 Easter celebration events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming.…
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Blackfoot School District 55 canceling Thursday classes
After a series of school safety concerns, Blackfoot School District 55 is canceling classes for…
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Blackfoot Animal Shelter warns against breeding dogs
The Blackfoot Animal Shelter is cautioning people against breeding dogs after four cocker spaniel puppies were dropped off at the shelter from an…
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Blackfoot woman pleads guilty to murder charge
On Monday in Bingham County, 35-year-old Melissa K. Perkes pleaded guilty to the second degree murder of 37-year-old Jace Domanick Williams.…
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Blackfoot Movie Mill modifies its rules due to vandalism
For four years, the Lott family has had the Blackfoot Movie Mill up and running, transforming a former car dealership into a local fan…
Continue Reading Potato Museum continues in grow in Blackfoot
In Blackfoot, it’s not hard to miss the Idaho Potato Museum.…
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Bingham County flooding causes road closures
The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office reports with the recent weather changes, the county has experienced an influx of flooding and road closures.…
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Sandbags avaliable in Bingham County
If you are in need of sandbags, you can purchase them at the
Central Transfer Station in Moreland for $1.00 per…