Local News Archives

New milestones reached in plans for police station

July 31, 2020 3:22 PM Chelsea Briar

The Idaho Falls City Council met with the Idaho Falls Police Department on Monday to discuss building plans and funding requirements for a new police…

Portion of Park Avenue temporarily closed beginning Monday

July 31, 2020 12:44 PM News Team

Beginning on Monday, Park Avenue from B Street to Constitution Way will close for water main…

Evacuations in place for gas leak

July 31, 2020 12:31 PM News Team

The Idaho Falls Fire Department and Idaho Falls Police Department is on S. Bellin Road for a gas leak.…

Agencies release final Columbia River plan

July 31, 2020 10:53 AM News Team

Three federal agencies have released a final Environmental Impact Statement focusing on the future management of the Columbia River…

Deputies resolve potential threat

July 31, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

At approximately 7:00 p.m. Thursday, the Madison County Dispatch Center received a call from a woman living in Sugar City.…

Reflective deer crossing…delivered

July 31, 2020 8:53 AM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming is trying a new, artistic approach to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions on Highway 89, south of Jackson.…

Inmate who walked away from Correctional Center back in custody

July 30, 2020 8:42 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction is looking for a woman who walked away from the South Boise Women’s Correctional Center…

D93 wants to keep classrooms open as long as they can

July 30, 2020 8:04 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 discussed their reopening plan at Hillcrest High School on Wednesday…

Idaho Falls man pleads guilty to knowingly and fraudulently concealing assets in a bankruptcy proceeding

July 30, 2020 5:26 PM News Team

A 46-year-old Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty to knowingly and fraudulently concealing assets in a bankruptcy proceeding and agreed to immediately…

567 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Thursday, 4 new deaths

July 30, 2020 5:20 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 567 new COVID-19 cases and four new deaths on…

69 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 30, 2020 4:55 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 69 new cases in the area…

“We need to raise our voices and rise up for the children”

July 30, 2020 3:43 PM Chelsea Briar

Thursday is World Day Against Trafficking in…

Supreme Court halts Idaho online signatures for initiative

July 30, 2020 3:29 PM Associated Press

The U.S Supreme Court on Thursday ruled an Idaho group must stop collecting online signatures for an education funding initiative for the November…

Idaho democrats cancel summer convention

July 30, 2020 3:32 PM News Team

The Idaho Democratic Party (IDP) has decided to cancel the in-person convention events originally planned as part of its 2020 party convention in…

Jefferson School District announces Rigby Virtual Academy

July 30, 2020 2:51 PM News Team

Jefferson Joint School District 251 has announced the opening of the Rigby Virtual Academy for students in grades K-8.…

E. Coli warnings posted in Jackson Hole

July 30, 2020 2:23 PM News Team

There’s a new health threat to consider if you’re playing outside this…

Idaho Fish and Game lays out stocking plans

July 30, 2020 1:52 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game plans to stock 20,450 trout in upper valley waters in August.…

Lawmakers seek special session for liability shield law

July 30, 2020 1:22 PM Associated Press

Idaho lawmakers are proposing legislation creating a liability shield for protection against lawsuits during declared emergencies such as the…

New playgrounds in Idaho Falls

July 30, 2020 1:19 PM News Team

There are two new areas to recreate in Idaho…

Rocky Mountain Power extends billing assistance

July 30, 2020 10:49 AM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power says it will extend its suspension of late fees and service disconnections to customers who set up payment plans and stay on…

Watch the Frigitek Cold Storage Facility groundbreaking

July 30, 2020 11:59 AM News Team

Bannock Development Corporation is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Frigitek’s Cold Storage Facility Thursday at 4:00 p.m.…

Lost Rivers CEO honored

July 30, 2020 11:08 AM News Team

Lost Rivers Medical Center Chief Executive Officer Brad Huerta, of Arco, has been selected as “CEO of Influence” award winner for 2020 by the…

Correction Department monitors COVID-19 in regional facilities

July 30, 2020 10:24 AM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports there are 253 men incarcerated at the St. Anthony Work Camp in St. Anthony. …

More than 4,700 Idahoans file new unemployment claims

July 30, 2020 9:55 AM News Team

Idaho is reporting 4,703 new unemployment insurance claims for the week ending July 25. …

13 new COVID-19 cases at Fort Hall

July 30, 2020 9:10 AM News Team

The Fort Hall Tribal Office of Emergency Management is reporting 13 new cases of positive COVID-19 cases this week. …

District 93 holds a special meeting for reopening plans

July 29, 2020 8:58 PM Adrian Luevano

Bonneville School District 93 had a special meeting Wednesday night at Hillcrest High School to discuss their reopening…

457 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Wednesday, 13 new deaths

July 29, 2020 5:23 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 457 new COVID-19 cases and 13 new deaths on…

Power outage affects more than 15,000 customers

July 29, 2020 6:35 PM News Team

Rocky Mountain Power reports there are 14 outages in Idaho affecting 15,267…

Heat Advisory, high temps into the 90’s and low 100’s

July 29, 2020 2:55 PM Michael Coats

A ridge of high pressure over the western states and a northwest low, will help to propel temperatures above 100° late this week. The National…

92 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 29, 2020 4:52 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 92 new cases in the area…

COVID-19 fake news: how to spot it and what locals are doing to stop it

July 29, 2020 3:10 PM Emma Iannacone

The spreading of false information was already an issue before the pandemic, but now it’s become a big problem for public…

Teton County Wyo. issues early closure recommendation for restaurants and bars

July 29, 2020 5:50 PM News Team

In an effort to decrease community spread of COVID-19 in Teton County Wyo., the Teton District Health Officer is issuing a recommendation that…

Incarcerated man with COVID-19 dies at hospital

July 29, 2020 5:35 PM News Team

The Idaho Department of Correction reports an incarcerated person with COVID-19 has died. …

17 national laboratories collaborate in fight against COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:14 PM Andrew Howe

Idaho National Laboratory researchers are joining efforts with other top scientists around the nation to help combat COVID-19 and prepare against…

Housing Preservation Program provides rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19

July 29, 2020 5:26 PM Ariel Schroeder

A Housing Preservation Program is providing rental assistance for those affected by COVID-19.…

INL team tracking its work on Perseverance Mars

July 29, 2020 4:04 PM News Team

An Idaho National Laboratory team is keeping a close eye on the progress of the Perseverance Mars rover scheduled to launch at 5:50 a.m.…

Washington D.C. activation valued by Idaho National Guard

July 29, 2020 4:04 PM Chelsea Briar

When the call came from Washington D.C. asking for aid from other state’s National Guard in dealing with civil unrest in their city, more than 100…

The Romance Theater in Rexburg is undergoing big changes

July 29, 2020 4:06 PM Jilliana Colina

For over one hundred years the Romance Theater has been a place for entertainment for the community, now, Rexburg Cultural Arts Director Jed Platt…

Meter upgrades getting underway in Idaho Falls

July 29, 2020 2:37 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Power is launching a project to upgrade electric meters across the city.…

Teton County Wyo. extends face-covering order through August 14

July 29, 2020 12:53 PM News Team

Due to a continued increase in COVID-19 cases in Teton County Wyo., State Public Health Officer Alexia Harrist has approved a request to extend the…

Pocatello Greek Festival canceled due to COVID-19

July 29, 2020 12:28 PM Emma Iannacone

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church chose to cancel the event to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.…

ITD to host virtual public meeting on US 20 project

July 29, 2020 1:16 PM News Team

The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) are developing an Environmental Assessment (EA) associated…

Jackson Hole comprehensive plan released for comment

July 29, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

The Jackson/Teton County Growth Management Project has released a draft update of the community comprehensive plan. …

Police renew request for help locating missing person

July 29, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

The Chubbuck Police Department is renewing its request for help from the community regarding a missing…

Art Commission launches pen pal writing project

July 29, 2020 10:42 AM News Team

You are invited to join Writers in Residences, a pen pal writing…

Drive-up COVID-19 testing available at Portneuf Medical Center

July 29, 2020 10:22 AM News Team

You don’t have to leave your car to get tested for COVID-19 at Portneuf Medical…

Groundwater contamination continues in southern Idaho

July 29, 2020 10:07 AM News Team

An updated report on Magic Valley groundwater finds the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer (ESPA) is increasingly impacted by contamination directly traced…

ECS Tech to open new offices in Bannock County

July 29, 2020 8:56 AM News Team

ECS, a Bannock County high tech company, and Bannock Development have announced plans to open new offices and support facilities in…

Tribal members to receive financial assistance

July 29, 2020 8:40 AM News Team

The Fort Hall Business Council has passed a resolution approving one-time CARES Act financial assistance.…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Tuesday, 8 new deaths

July 28, 2020 5:22 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and eight new deaths on…

Local family organizes back to school drive

July 29, 2020 9:50 AM Ariel Schroeder

A local family is doing what they can to support the education of our…

EISF rodeo tickets on sale Thursday

July 28, 2020 5:34 PM News Team

The Eastern Idaho State Fair will be hosting the only pro rodeo happening in Idaho this…

Wyoming extends health orders another two weeks

July 28, 2020 4:20 PM News Team

Wyoming’s current health orders will remain in place through at least August 15, as cases of COVID-19 continue to rise. …

Idaho groups seek liability shield during virus pandemic

July 28, 2020 3:56 PM Associated Press

Organizations that advocate for schools, counties, county sheriffs and businesses said Tuesday they want lawmakers called back into session to create…

Jackson-Teton County affordable housing reports progress

July 28, 2020 3:49 PM News Team

The Jackson-Teton County Housing Department’s mid-year report shows the department manages over one thousand units and has seven projects in the…

Idaho inmate becomes 2nd in US to receive gender surgery

July 28, 2020 3:14 PM Associated Press

An Idaho inmate became the second incarcerated person in the U.S. to undergo gender confirmation surgery while in prison following a legal dispute…

Jackson lodging numbers improve

July 28, 2020 2:53 PM News Team

A new poll of Jackson’s in-town lodging properties indicates the tourism economy is staging some recovery. …

Remember to keep your guard up against criminals

July 28, 2020 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

Rexburg, Idaho may have been classified as the ‘Safest City in Idaho” in 2020 by Safewise, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to criminal…

Tourism promotion funding announced

July 28, 2020 2:48 PM News Team

The Idaho Travel Council has awarded $5.8 million in tourism marketing funding to non-profit travel organizations across the state. …

KABOOM! Watch the blasting at Idaho Falls construction site

July 27, 2020 4:53 PM News Team

Headwaters Construction plans to blast out rock near the roundabout at South Utah Avenue and Bridgeport Road in Idaho Falls…

First COVID-19 case confirmed in Clark County resident, cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 increasing throughout region

July 28, 2020 12:54 PM News Team

Eastern Idaho Public Health (EIPH) is confirming the first case of COVID19 in a Clark County resident.…

Wyoming State Penitentiary coronavirus count reaches 24

July 28, 2020 2:32 PM Associated Press

More inmates and employees at the Wyoming State Penitentiary have tested positive for the…

Tribeca comes to Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In beginning Wednesday

July 28, 2020 10:59 AM News Team

The Idaho Falls Motor Vu Drive-In is partnering with Tribeca Enterprises to bring a weekend of Tribeca-curated films to Idaho Falls.…

East Smoky Panel Mine plans approved

July 28, 2020 10:46 AM News Team

A subsidiary of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association plans to begin construction of a major new housing project in Idaho Falls this year.…

2 Yellowstone concession employees, 3 visitors test positive with COVID-19

July 28, 2020 10:33 AM News Team

Two Yellowstone concession employees and three separate visitors have recently tested positive for COVID-19 after being in the…

Express Lab, ISU and SIPH moving COVID-19 testing to Holt Arena August 3rd

July 28, 2020 9:46 AM News Team

Express Lab, Idaho State University and Southeastern Idaho Public Health will be moving the location of their
COVID-19 testing site from its current…

SIPH confirms fourth COVID-19 related death in Southeast Idaho

July 28, 2020 9:32 AM News Team

Southeastern Idaho Public Health (SIPH) has confirmed the fourth death associated with COVID-19 in southeast Idaho.…

Affordable housing complex planned in Idaho Falls

July 28, 2020 9:41 AM News Team

A subsidiary of the Idaho Housing and Finance Association plans to begin construction of a major new housing project in Idaho Falls this year.…

No one hurt after camper flips over

July 28, 2020 9:03 AM News Team

Idaho State Police say no one was seriously hurt in a crash on Interstate 15 Tuesday that blocked the northbound lanes for two…

Woman arrested after night-long altercation

July 28, 2020 8:41 AM News Team

One woman was arrested after a night long standoff with Bonneville County SWAT…

Local gym takes extra precautions to keep us safe

July 28, 2020 9:52 AM Ariel Schroeder

Local businesses all across East Idaho are doing what they can to protect us from the…

Idaho among states receiving unsolicited seed packages from China

July 27, 2020 5:41 PM News Team

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture is warning people who get unsolicated package of seeds in the mail from China to not open…

60 new COVID-19 cases reported in the area

July 27, 2020 5:33 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 60 new COVID-19 cases on…

517 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Monday, 6 new deaths

July 27, 2020 5:19 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 517 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

It’s BOSS: Blackfoot School District working on new online option

July 27, 2020 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

The Blackfoot School District 55 is working on an online option for families who want to avoid in-person learning, but still want to stay in the…

Missing Rigby woman’s body found in Idaho Falls

July 26, 2020 3:57 AM News Team

Rigby Police are attempting to locate Becky Ann Tracy, 48, who was last seen Thursday…

Video streaming will continue in Daybell-Vallow court hearings

July 27, 2020 2:34 PM News Team

Fremont County Judge Feren Eddins has denied a motion to bar live broadcast or livestream coverage of preliminary court hearings for Lori Vallow and…

Rexburg’s game plan against COVID-19

July 27, 2020 6:32 PM Jilliana Colina

‘United We Stand Against COVID,’ as Mayor Merrill explains, is an initiative to help educate the public to remember to do things to keep people safe…

INL discovery could lead to better batteries

July 27, 2020 11:30 AM News Team

An INL-UCSD discovery could lead to better vehicle lithium batteries and more.…

Shelley man injured in I-15 crash

July 27, 2020 11:23 AM News Team

A Shelley man was hospitalized at 6:52 p.m. Sunday after a crash at milepost 84 on Interstate 15, just north of Fort…

Idaho gas prices dip again

July 27, 2020 11:20 AM News Team

Drivers are continuing to see lower prices for gasoline this summer. …

Mule deer found shot in Salmon

July 27, 2020 11:31 AM News Team

A young mule deer buck was shot within the city limits of Salmon, Idaho Fish and Game reported Monday morning.…

350 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Sunday

July 26, 2020 7:25 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 350 new COVID-19 cases and zero new deaths on…

Motorcyclist killed in US 20 crash

July 26, 2020 3:40 AM News Team

A Utah man was killed when his motorcyle collided with a horse trailer at around 4:49 p.m. Saturday. …

Multiple fires start in southeast Idaho

July 25, 2020 10:10 PM News Team

Lightning tracked over southeast Idaho Saturday afternoon and evening ignited multiple…

Car wash supports Firth sports

July 25, 2020 11:39 PM Ariel Schroeder

A local high is looking to raise funds to keep spring sports going. …

New market in Old Town Pocatello aims to support local artisans

July 25, 2020 8:50 PM Emma Iannacone

There’s a new place for Pocatellans to support local…

563 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Saturday, 2 new deaths

July 25, 2020 6:11 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 563 new COVID-19 cases and two new deaths on…

ISP adds extra focus on seat belt enforcement

July 25, 2020 6:27 PM News Team

Idaho State troopers are reminding you that taking responsibility for your own safety means buckling…

528 new Idaho COVID-19 cases Friday, 6 new deaths

July 24, 2020 6:02 PM News Team

Idaho officials reported 528 new COVID-19 cases and six new deaths on…

82 new COVID-19 cases in the area

July 24, 2020 4:47 PM News Team

Local health officials reported 82 new COVID-19 cases in the area…

Dispatch calls increasing in Bonneville County

July 24, 2020 5:58 PM Chelsea Briar

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has received almost 28,000 calls for services so far this year. In July alone, there were about 3,205 calls…

Media objects to not allowing video access at Vallow, Daybell hearings

July 24, 2020 4:17 PM News Team

Local media, including Local News 8, along with other regional and national media organizations have joined together to object to a motion that would…

Idaho Fall Airport temporarily cutting budget due to pandemic

July 24, 2020 1:01 PM Chelsea Briar

COVID-19 had a significant impact on the aviation…

Crews prepare to open US-95 south of Riggins on Monday

July 24, 2020 11:53 AM News Team

Crews were able to drill and blast some of the biggest boulders over the last week that have kept the temporary road around the base of the slide on…

Pocatello requires masks at city buildings, facilities; Mayor issues proclamation encouraging you to “Wear a Face Covering”

July 24, 2020 11:15 AM News Team

Pocatello Mayor Blad is implementing face-covering measures for City employees and for citizens who enter City facilities and participate in programs…

Additional funds approved for school staff COVID-19 testing, school supplies

July 24, 2020 10:03 AM News Team

Governor Brad Little’s Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee approved an additional $40 million Friday to increase and improve COVID-19 testing in…