Local News Archives

Idaho Falls plans to build new police station on recently purchased Stockyard land

November 8, 2019 8:14 PM Jilliana Colina

Idaho Falls plans to build new police station on recently purchased Stockyard…

“Super Operation” targets illegally parked vehicles

November 8, 2019 8:13 PM News Team

Idaho Falls Police will launch a campaign Tuesday, November 12, to remove illegally parked and abandoned vehicles around the…

Donation to help IFFD specialty training

November 8, 2019 7:59 PM News Team

Basic American Foods donated a check for $11,124 to the Idaho Falls Fire Department…

Fire damages Shelley home

November 8, 2019 7:57 PM News Team

A suspected electrical fire damaged a home on 1500 North in Shelley at around 5…

Pocatello commits to clean energy

November 8, 2019 7:55 PM News Team

The Pocatello City Council has adopted a resolution committing the city to clean energy.…

Wyoming economy shows strength

November 8, 2019 7:51 PM News Team

Wyoming job growth was strong through the first quarter of the year, according to the Department of Workforce…

ELF Project hopes watch party helps cross fundraising goal line

November 7, 2019 7:48 PM News Team

Thursday night, dozens gathered at Gateway Transitional Care in Pocatello to watch the Los Angeles Chargers take on the Oakland Raiders. But they…

ISU’s Construction Combine gets recognition on Congressional Record

November 7, 2019 7:46 PM News Team

During a Thursday event, Idaho State University’s ‘Construction Combine’ was recognized on the Congressional…

Police seek public’s help to identify robbery suspects

November 7, 2019 7:44 PM News Team

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to the 3200 E. block of E. Lincoln Road to a report of a robbery Wednesday…

Gala held to honor those 100 years old and older

November 7, 2019 7:42 PM Jilliana Colina

Celebrating life at any age is a special occasion, especially when the number is 100.…

Woman sentenced in $5.5M multi-state insurance fraud

November 7, 2019 7:41 PM News Team

A Spokane woman was sentenced to prison and millions of dollars of restitution after pleading to a multi-state insurance fraud…

RizeCon helping local businesses thrive

November 7, 2019 7:39 PM News Team

A world of mentoring can be found at this year’s RizeCon event. Small businesses, the economic fabric of southeast Idaho, are getting help to…

Retiring anchor surprised by well wishes from former co-anchors

November 7, 2019 7:32 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Laural Porter and Susan Furniss send video retirement message to Jay Hildebrandt. Jay also has report on 35 years covering the…

Yellowstone visitor survey finds…it’s crowded!

November 7, 2019 7:29 PM News Team

Most visitors say their recent trip to Yellowstone National Park was good or excellent.…

Idaho governor asks agencies to cut budgets

November 7, 2019 7:27 PM Associated Press

Idaho Gov. Brad Little has asked most state agencies to trim their current budgets by 1% and prepare for more cuts in the coming…

Wyoming legislative panel rejects alcohol tax increase

November 7, 2019 7:24 PM Associated Press

An interim legislative panel has rejected a proposal that would increase the state tax on alcohol to fund substance abuse treatment programs in…

New agreement allows spent fuel research at INL

November 7, 2019 7:09 PM News Team

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and Governor Brad Little have signed a new agreement outlining how the federal agency will resolve breaches of…

Donations move Yellowstone improvements forward

November 7, 2019 5:51 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park’s official nonprofit partner raised $1 million in private funds over a 3-day period at the end of…

A new Gem State quarter

November 6, 2019 5:49 PM Adrian Luevano

The United States Mint officially launched America the Beautiful Quarters Program coin honoring Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness in…

UPDATE: Power restored in Idaho falls

November 6, 2019 5:47 PM News Team

UPDATE 8:24 P.M. 11/6/19: Power has been restored to all…

Bond for Power County Hospital District does not pass to complete renovations

November 6, 2019 5:45 PM News Team

Big changes are coming to several communities after yesterday’s election. However, others have remained…

New building ideas stir after Blackfoot pool levy fails

November 6, 2019 5:43 PM Ariel Schroeder

The Blackfoot Pool levy failed and now it’s stirring up the question: What is to become of the…

South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center has successful first quarters

November 6, 2019 5:41 PM Emma Iannacone

Less than a year ago, southeast Idaho didn’t have a resource like the South East Idaho Behavioral Crisis Center. Now, its success is paving the way…

Updates on the Lorenzo Bridge construction

November 6, 2019 5:39 PM Jilliana Colina

For drivers who pass the Lorenzo Bridge daily, the construction project might feel like it’s been going on for years, but the end is…

ELF Project hosting watch party fundraiser for Raiders fan

November 6, 2019 5:37 PM News Team

As part of a continued effort to send die-hard Raiders fan Charles Buck to a game in Oakland, the ELF Project is hosting a watch party Thursday for…

Crapo’s office to honor vets and service to vets

November 6, 2019 5:35 PM News Team

Idaho Senator Mike Crapo will recognize 28 Idahoans with his 2019 Spirit of Freedom Awards this month.…

Wyoming wildlife crossing projects press forward

November 6, 2019 5:34 PM News Team

Two Wyoming agencies have committed a combined $2.5 million to help install wildlife underpasses along US 189 to help reduce wildlife-vehicle…

Volunteers promote avalanche awareness

November 6, 2019 5:31 PM News Team

Volunteers with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, Caribou Targhee National Forest, and Bonneville Search and Rescue helped post “Know the Snow”…

Fremont ambulance override fails

November 6, 2019 5:29 PM News Team

The Fremont County ambulance district’s effort to expand its tax base failed…

Alleged home- invader under arrest in Idaho Falls

November 6, 2019 5:27 PM News Team

A Rigby man is in custody after he was caught attempting to enter homes in Idaho Falls Tuesday…

Pocatello and Chubbuck council races decided

November 5, 2019 5:26 PM News Team

One of the hardest fought municipal elections this year focused on…

Franklin Courthouse future decided

November 5, 2019 5:24 PM News Team

Franklin County Commissioners have warned that if the county does not bring its courthouse into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act,…

Mayor challenge decided in Rexburg

November 5, 2019 5:23 PM News Team

Rexburg’s Mayor prevails, but a challenger wins in Sugar…

Lemhi voters approve sales tax, reject CEI District

November 5, 2019 5:22 PM News Team

In addition to community races, Lemhi County voters were asked to approve two new tax…

In Bonneville County: Idaho Falls Council seat decided

November 5, 2019 5:20 PM News Team

All of the Idaho Falls City Council incumbents sought re-election this year. There was only one race, and that paired incumbent Tom Hally against…

Voters decide Bingham County Recreation District

November 5, 2019 5:18 PM News Team

The biggest issue in Bingham County Tuesday was the proposed creation of a new county recreation district.…

Power County hospital bond falls short

November 5, 2019 5:17 PM News Team

Power County voters were asked to approve a $2.9 million construction bond to pay for renovations of Power County Hospital, including a 14,400 square…

Teton County voters approve 9 of 10 SPET projects

November 5, 2019 5:15 PM News Team

Jackson Hole voters gave their approval to 9 of the 10 Special Purpose Excise Tax projects…

Two found dead in Star Valley Ranch

November 5, 2019 5:13 PM News Team

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people at a home in Star Valley Ranch. …

Small businesses learn how to win government contracts

November 5, 2019 5:11 PM Jilliana Colina

In Idaho, millions of dollars are available through federal contracts, but according to experts, more than ninety percent of that funding is being…

Wyoming company researching “higher value” for coal

November 5, 2019 5:09 PM News Team

The Department of Energy (DOE) has allocated $1 million to help develop a “higher-value” use for coal, beyond its use in power…

Fall River board offsets wholesale rate hike

November 5, 2019 5:08 PM News Team

Members of the Fall River Electric Cooperative will not see a rate increase this year.…

Local shelters overflowing with cats

November 5, 2019 5:06 PM Emma Iannacone

Shelters across Eastern Idaho are running out of room for…

The benefits of taking on a seasonal job

November 5, 2019 5:03 PM Jilliana Colina

As stores start to fill up with holiday shoppers, they’re making sure not only that their shelves are stocked, but their employee list is as…

Ammon man accused of threatening a man

November 5, 2019 5:01 PM News Team

An Ammon man is scheduled to appear for a preliminary court hearing Friday on charges of aggravated battery and resisting and obstructing a police…

Jackson officers honored for bravery

November 5, 2019 4:58 PM News Team

Two Jackson Policemen were awarded the town’s Medal of Bravery Commendations by the Jackson Town Council Monday night.…

SPET initiatives go to voters

November 5, 2019 4:56 PM News Team

Teton County, Wyoming voters will decide the fate of ten different ballot issues Tuesday.…

Fire destroys 3 buildings in West Yellowstone

November 5, 2019 4:54 PM News Team

Three buildings in West Yellowstone were damaged by fire early Tuesday morning according to…

Out-of-town fire crew asking locals for help to solve a burglary

November 4, 2019 4:52 PM Ariel Schroeder

Firefighters help us every day and now an out-of-town fire crew is asking for the community’s help to solve a…

Young angler breaks state record with 36.5 inch rainbow trout

November 4, 2019 4:50 PM News Team

An 8-year-old angler set a new catch-and-release record for Gerrard rainbow…

Dripps facing death penalty trial scheduled for summer 2021

November 4, 2019 4:47 PM Jilliana Colina

Brian Dripps, the man accused of murdering Angie Dodge in 1996, appeared in court Monday for a status…

Key races in Tuesday election

November 4, 2019 4:45 PM News Team

It has been a contentious election season in many communities this year.…

Education proposals go to Governor

November 4, 2019 4:43 PM News Team

The legislature’s “Our Kids, Idaho’s Future” K-12 task force held its final meeting before the 2020 legislative session…

Magistrate judge interviews set this month

November 4, 2019 4:41 PM News Team

The Seventh Judicial District Magistrate Commission is preparing to interview five candidates for Madison County Magistrate Judge. The vacancy is…

Ice Castle or Ice Palace: a tale of two winter wonderlands

November 4, 2019 4:39 PM Emma Iannacone

What’s in a name? Hundreds of thousands of…

‘Men’s Health Matters’ seminar being offered at Portneuf Medical Center

November 4, 2019 4:37 PM Emma Iannacone

For years, November has been dubbed Men’s Health Awareness…

2 families displaced after home burns in Burley

November 4, 2019 4:35 PM Associated Press

A fire at a home in Burley has displaced two…

Free cat adoption event at the Idaho Falls Animal Shelter

November 4, 2019 4:33 PM Jilliana Colina

If you’ve been on the hunt for a furry addition for your family, now is the time to…

About 35,000 Idahoans sign up for Medicaid under expansion

November 4, 2019 4:27 PM Associated Press

About 35,000 Idaho residents have signed up for Medicaid under expanded coverage in the first few days it has been…

Yellowstone: Conflicts involving bears, humans low in 2018

November 4, 2019 4:24 PM News Team

Yellowstone National Park officials say that despite the challenges of managing visitors eager to photograph wildlife in the park, the number of…

Teton Valley power restored after lengthy outage

November 4, 2019 4:22 PM News Team

Fall River Electric Cooperative and the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) are working to determine the exact cause of a power outage that left…

Trends indicate higher gas prices

November 4, 2019 4:20 PM News Team

Gas prices rose by 5.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.87 per gallon Monday morning, according to consumer watchdog…

Support in Sports: a look behind the medical tent

November 3, 2019 4:18 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho High Schools Activities Association wrapped up the season at the State Championships on…

Staying warm when the power goes out

November 3, 2019 4:16 PM Ariel Schroeder

Teton county sheriff’s office is investigating a countywide power outage over…

Pocatello movie premiere helps fund nonprofits

November 1, 2019 4:14 PM News Team

Saturday evening, East Fork Bikes is hosting the Pocatello premiere of Teton Gravity Research’s “Winterland” at the H&R Hockey…

Body of missing hunter recovered

November 1, 2019 4:12 PM Matthew Cooper

The body of a missing hunter is…

Partially harvested cow elk left behind

November 1, 2019 4:10 PM Matthew Cooper

Body parts from two cow elk are wasted in the…

Veteran Local News 8 anchorman announces retirement

November 1, 2019 4:07 PM Jay Hildebrandt

Jay Hildebrandt announces he will retire at the end of…

Power County Hospital hoping voters approve $2.95M bond to finish work

November 1, 2019 4:05 PM News Team

The Power County Hospital District is hoping voters approve a $2.95 million bond to finish facility…

Idaho students perform better on the ACT than the national average

November 1, 2019 4:03 PM Jilliana Colina

The 2019 results show that more students in Idaho are meeting the ACT’s benchmarks in English, math, reading and…

Bannock County appraisal process moves forward

November 1, 2019 4:01 PM News Team

The Bannock County Assessor’s Office plans to complete 400 property reappraisals every week until the end of April.…

START adds Star Valley commuter run

November 1, 2019 3:59 PM News Team

Star Valley commuters to the Jackson Hole area will have another option beginning Monday, December 2.…

Luxury apartment complex planned in Pocatello

November 1, 2019 3:57 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls-based developer plans a major new development in…

New Alumni Center at Idaho State University

November 1, 2019 11:40 AM Linda Larsen

A new building on Idaho State University’s Campus will soon change the face of the…

Fire truck picks up little boy from daycare

November 1, 2019 11:38 AM Jilliana Colina

Wearing a fireman costume earned one little boy in Idaho Falls a surprise sweet ride to match his new…

Chubbuck unveil proposals for new city hall

November 1, 2019 11:34 AM News Team

Architecture plans are coming together for the city of Chubbuck. City officials unveiled pictures Friday morning of what the new city hall will…

Madison firefighters in California

November 1, 2019 11:32 AM News Team

The Madison Fire Department is among many from Idaho fighting fires in…

New stores open in Idaho Falls

November 1, 2019 11:29 AM News Team

Two new stores will be opening in Idaho Falls…

Wyoming panel rejects gun reporting bill

November 1, 2019 11:28 AM Associated Press

An interim Wyoming legislative panel has rejected proposed legislation that would have prevented some people with mental illnesses from buying…

District 25 sells Bonneville school property

November 1, 2019 11:25 AM News Team

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School Board has decided it will sell the former Bonneville school property to Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services for…

PETA claims animal cruelty in TV program

November 1, 2019 11:23 AM News Team

The animal rights group PETA is calling on Lemhi County Sheriff Steve Penner to investigate animal cruelty charges against a Challis area…

November vote likely life or death for the Blackfoot Pool

October 31, 2019 11:21 AM News Team

Though it’s been nearly a year since its doors closed, the Blackfoot Pool has another chance at…

Rexburg offers kids a warm place to trick or treat and play

October 31, 2019 11:19 AM Jilliana Colina

Many kids look forward to spending the day dressed as their favorite character for Halloween, but with the chilly weather, some of those costumes end…