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SPECIAL REPORT: Jewish Idahoans face record hate over Gaza War

October 11, 2024 4:47 PM Sam Gelfand

Many Jewish Idahoans have never been to Israel or even speak Hebrew, but say they’re being blamed for the War in Gaza regardless. Watchdogs say…

Homeowners express concerns for potential new expressway

October 11, 2024 5:36 PM Noah Farley

“Looking at the map, I have…concerns that it was going to come close to our…

National Make a Dog’s Day event set for Saturday

October 11, 2024 10:59 AM Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– Pocatello Animal Services and Phil Meador Subaru are partnering for the sixth annual ‘National Make a Dog’s Day’ event at…

Dig up dinosaur fun at Fall Fossil Fest

October 11, 2024 11:02 AM Sam Ross

POCATELLO, Idaho (KIFI)– The Idaho Museum of Natural History will host its fourth annual Fall Fossil Fest on Saturday, October 12. The event offers…

October is National Apple Month

October 11, 2024 10:07 AM Kailey Galaviz, Jeff Roper

How about them apples? Dozens of apple varieties have arrived at Fred Meyer this month, stealing the spotlight from Pumpkin Spice, just in time for…

The retirement community showed off their talents in a friendly competition

October 10, 2024 6:27 PM News Team

Synergy HomeCare and Brio Home Health and Hospice partnered to hold a talent show for senior citizens in Eastern Idaho. The organizations said there…

Therapy dogs find a home with Idaho Falls Police

October 10, 2024 4:58 PM News Team

It’s World Mental Health Day, and the Idaho Falls Police Department is spotlighting two therapy dogs they’re especially grateful for, Sarge and…

Man charged with kidnapping and beating a woman committed similar crime before

October 10, 2024 4:24 PM Curtis Jackson

The man charged with kidnapping a woman last week and beating her has a history of beating another woman back in…

Lemhi County man found not guilty of shooting

October 10, 2024 12:57 PM Curtis Jackson

A jury found a Lemhi County veterinarian not guilty of shooting a 13-year-old…

“It’s their legacy”– local headstone cleaning business is a labor of love

October 10, 2024 12:36 PM Sam Ross

Take it for Granite LLC is a headstone cleaning and restoration business based out of…

Teton Toyota holding a community celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month

October 10, 2024 11:43 AM News Team

The Toyota Lexus Minority Owners Dealership Association invites the community to the Teton Toyota dealership tonight for a Hispanic Cultural Heritage…

Pay It Forward finds a cat shelter that nurtures and leads to adoptions

October 9, 2024 3:12 PM Todd Kunz

A nonprofit that provides safe shelter for cats or kittens that are sick, injured, abused, or strayed, or even no longer wanted by…

Sarasota County, Florida spokeswoman discusses Hurricane Milton with Local News 8

October 9, 2024 9:36 PM News Team

Local News 8 spoke with Genevieve Judge a spokeswoman for Sarasota County,…

Social Media post of firearm referencing Thunder Ridge High School was a hoax

October 9, 2024 9:37 AM Curtis Jackson

Bonneville School District 93 sent a letter to parents Wednesday morning, saying they received a report of a firearm image posted on social media…

Fire near Tetonia expected to be contained by Friday night

October 9, 2024 5:40 PM News Team

A brush fire near Tetonia has fire crews on the…

The Film Garage 208 is holding their second annual short film contest

October 9, 2024 8:11 PM News Team

A Halloween short film contest is coming up this October. The Film Garage 208 asks contestants to submit their films by midnight on Oct. 18. A…

Brian Kohberger’s murder trial has a start date

October 9, 2024 6:00 PM News Team

Brian Kohberger’s trial is expected to begin on August…

Hunter finds a human skull near Brigham City

October 9, 2024 5:36 PM Tucker Robertson

A human skull was found in a remote area near Brigham City,…

East Idaho Aquarium director responds to claims of animal mistreatment

October 9, 2024 5:07 PM News Team

Monday, October 7th Local News 8 published a month-long investigation, looking into claims of animal mistreatment at the East Idaho Aquarium. The…

Common rules that hunters break

October 9, 2024 3:49 PM News Team

Deer hunting season starts Thursday, October 10th, and if you are going out to hunt, you should know what rules are commonly…

Title IX controversy- Senator Risch honors Barbara Ehardt’s advocacy for Women’s Sports

October 9, 2024 3:04 PM Seth Ratliff

Idaho senator Jim Risch is recognizing the action of local state representative Barbara Ehardt in her efforts to spearhead a bill protecting…

FIRE WATCH: Red Rock grows to over 62,000 acres

October 9, 2024 1:52 PM Curtis Jackson

21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …

Former Jefferson County Prosecutor sentenced to federal prison

October 9, 2024 2:01 PM Curtis Jackson

U.S. District Judge Lynn Winmill sentenced Robin Dunn to three and a half years (42 months) in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised…

“The President’s Own” Marine Band to perform two concerts in eastern Idaho

October 9, 2024 10:57 AM Curtis Jackson

The “President’s Own” United States Marine Band will perform two free concerts in eastern Idaho, as part of its Coast-to-Coast…

Wells Fargo volunteers help renovate Pocatello park

October 9, 2024 11:31 AM Sam Ross

NeighborWorks Pocatello recently receive a $40,000 grant from Wells Fargo and an additional $10,000 from the Ifft Foundation to make improvements to…

Idaho’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction visits area schools

October 8, 2024 5:08 PM Stephanie Lucas

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield visited Hibbard Elementary School on Tuesday…

TRAFFIC ALERT: 1st Street in Ammon to close near Hitt Road beginning Wednesday

October 8, 2024 4:49 PM Curtis Jackson

A portion of 1st Street in Ammon will be closed starting Wednesday, October 9.
Drivers will need to use Lincoln, 17th, or the new John Adams Parkway…

FIRE WATCH: Updated closures for Red Rock/Black Eagle and Garden Fire

September 12, 2024 12:41 PM News Team

21 wildland fires are burning in Idaho as of September 12 according to the National Interagency Fire Center. …

Search for Stephanie Crane continues after 31 years

October 8, 2024 3:47 PM Curtis Jackson

Local law enforcement continue to look for Stephanie Crane 31 years after her…

SBA offers disaster assistance to Idaho small businesses economically impacted by wildfires, including the Bench Lake and Wapiti Fires

October 8, 2024 3:10 PM News Team

The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in Blaine, Boise, Butte, Custer, Elmore, Lemhi and Valley counties in…

SHARED: Northern Lights highlight the skies

October 8, 2024 11:17 AM Curtis Jackson

Several photographers shared their photos from Monday night of the Aurora Borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, with Local News 8.…

Family Services Alliance celebrates new remodel

October 8, 2024 1:40 PM Sam Ross

Family Services Alliance is holding a ribbon cutting for their newly remodeled all-purpose room on Tuesday, October…

INL to host Family Nuclear Science Night as part of Nuclear Science Week

October 8, 2024 9:04 AM News Team

INL invites local students and their families to attend Family Nuclear Science Night, a STEM event that introduces visitors to nuclear science,…

Power County Sheriff’s Office looking for info on reported vandalism

October 8, 2024 5:50 AM News Team

The Power County Sheriff’s Office is looking for any information on a car and people after a vandalism report on Morgan Road, near the Lake…

Lance Broncho gets life sentence for murder

October 7, 2024 11:08 PM Curtis Jackson

Lance Broncho is sentenced to life in prison for the death of Eric Leask.…

East Idaho Aquarium faces animal abuse allegations – Local News 8 Investigates

October 7, 2024 9:02 PM Seth Ratliff

Fish and game records document that dozens of birds were “stepped on,” “sat on,” or otherwise crushed to death by customers during hands-on…

Watch out for bears as they prepare to hibernate

October 7, 2024 10:43 PM Noah Farley

“We do stress highly that people take care of their garbage and any attractant that they may have around their…

Woman escapes, Idaho Falls man charged with kidnapping

October 7, 2024 2:53 PM News Team

An Idaho Falls man is arrested for kidnapping a woman and beating her. The victim was able to escape and call…

East Idaho woman helping with hurricane response in South

October 7, 2024 1:23 PM Sam Ross

Kris Mullen, of Chubbuck, is in Tallahasee, Florida helping the Red Cross distribute food, water, and tools to those affected by hurricane Helene and…

An SUV and a truck crashed, sending both vehicles into a ravine

October 5, 2024 7:32 PM News Team

A crash between an SUV and a truck today sent both vehicles into the ravine near Palisades…

A man is in the hospital following a house fire in Idaho Falls

October 5, 2024 4:50 PM News Team

The fire started around 2:30 p.m. on October 5th, near the Rose Hill…

Gems in the ‘Gem State’ could be bought today at the Annual Gem And Mineral Rock Sale

October 5, 2024 4:18 PM News Team

Hundreds gathered at the Idaho Falls fairgrounds October 5th for an event focused on mineral lovers.…

Wildfire burning near Boise grows to an estimated 9,412 acres

October 4, 2024 10:36 AM Curtis Jackson

A wildfire burning near Boise has grown to over 2,000 acres since it started in the early morning hours Friday.…

The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market had vendors, live music, and an apple pie bake-off

October 5, 2024 3:07 PM News Team

The 9th annual Harvest Festival Farmers Market was at the lookout point in Pocatello on Saturday, October…

Man charged with helping Idaho inmate escape during a hospital ambush sentenced to life in prison

October 4, 2024 4:18 PM Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — An Idaho man who prosecutors said ambushed and shot correctional officers at a Boise hospital in a plot to…

Nampa driver airlifted after car hits semi

October 4, 2024 5:03 PM News Team

A Honda Accord rear-ended a semi-truck Friday at the intersection of State Highway 33 and I-15 in Jefferson County. Driver of the Honda was…

‘Internet for All’ approved in Idaho

October 4, 2024 5:31 PM Noah Farley

“In the year 2024, there is no one in this country that does not deserve to have access to the…

Here’s how to watch ABC Sports and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints General Conference this weekend

October 4, 2024 3:58 PM Tucker Robertson

Here’s how to watch sports and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints General…

Idaho State Police arrests driver for DUI, meth, and firearm possession

October 4, 2024 3:50 PM Tucker Robertson

Just after midnight on October 4th, a routine traffic stop on Interstate 15 resulted in a significant drug seizure. While patrolling, an Idaho State…

Rexburg’s Exit 332 is back open for traffic

October 4, 2024 1:34 PM Ariel Jensen

Rexburg’s Exit 332 on US 20 is back open and cone-free. Something many Rexburg drivers have been looking forward…

Gas leak in Idaho Falls stopped, evacuated businesses can return

October 4, 2024 11:30 AM Curtis Jackson

Three business have been evacuated due to a gas leak on Hitt Road.…

Pocatello quilting event begins Friday

October 4, 2024 10:49 AM Sam Ross

The Portneuf Valley Quilters Guild is hosting ‘Quiltfest’ at the Mountain View Event Center on October…

Discover “A Taste of Ireland” culture in Idaho Falls

October 4, 2024 7:05 AM News Team

One of the world’s top Irish dance shows, featuring international dance champions, A Taste of Ireland—The Irish Music & Dance…

Roses are red, violets are blue, Happy National Poetry Day to you

October 3, 2024 10:44 PM Ashley Chilcutt

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) — National Poetry Day is observed every year on the first Thursday in October. Poetry lovers enjoy the literary style for…

15-year-old killed in crash, 2 others injured

October 3, 2024 12:58 PM Curtis Jackson

A 15-year-old boy was killed and three others injured in an accident Wednesday evening. Three others were…

Locals party with the IFFD at the annual Fire Prevention Block Party

October 3, 2024 4:05 PM Ariel Jensen

The Idaho Falls Fire Department invites the entire community to the annual Fire Prevention Block Party on Thursday, Oct.…

Star Valley Man injured in accident by Palisades Reservoir

October 3, 2024 3:08 PM Curtis Jackson

An 80-year-old man is injured from a crash on US 26 near Palisades Reservoir on Oct. 2,…

Teacher of the Year

October 3, 2024 3:30 PM Ariel Jensen

School District 91 is excited to announce that Four of its educators were recognized at the Idaho Speech Arts Teachers Association (ISATA)…

Man charged with rape of 16-year-old

October 3, 2024 12:41 PM News Team

A 22-year-old man is in the Bonneville County Jail charged with rape and sexual battery against a…

Google Fiber internet debuts in Pocatello

October 3, 2024 11:25 AM Sam Ross

Google’s ‘GFiber’ internet is debuting in Pocatello with an event celebrating the first customers to get connected to the…

Liz Cheney invokes January 6 as she touts endorsement of Harris in Wisconsin

October 3, 2024 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Piper Hudspeth Blackburn and Eva McKend, CNN (CNN) — Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney on Thursday said she is “proudly” casting her…

Mormon faith pushes ahead with global temple building boom despite cool reception in Las Vegas

October 2, 2024 10:23 PM Associated Press

Associated Press LAS VEGAS (AP) — A historic building boom of big, bright Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples — beacons to the…

Camper fire threatens nearby house

October 2, 2024 7:43 PM Tucker Robertson

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a camper fire on the 100 block of 13th Street Wednesday…

With 34 days till the election, early voting has already started for some

October 2, 2024 5:38 PM News Team

We are 34 days from election day, and there are only 9 days left for you to pre-register to…

Sheriff’s Office reminds drivers to be careful during School Bus Safety Month

October 2, 2024 4:40 PM Noah Farley

“Because these buses are all equipped with cameras and they’re recording these violations, what we do see is a lot of very, very close…

Gen Z’s mental health more vulnerable to election stress

October 2, 2024 3:24 PM Sam Ross

A survey done by wellness company Freedomology found that the upcoming election is affecting some generations’ mental health differently than…

Search for missing Yellowstone concession worker changed to recovery mission

October 2, 2024 1:07 PM Curtis Jackson

The search for a 22-year-old concession employee in Yellowstone National Park is being changed from a rescue to a recovery operation.…

Shoes donations needed for Community Shoe Box

October 2, 2024 9:01 AM News Team

The community shoe box is back! It is a place where you can donate shoes. You can also pick up a pair of shoes if you need…

Pilot is safe after crashing a plane near Soda Springs

October 2, 2024 5:13 AM News Team

A pilot is safe after walking away from a plane accident near Soda…

Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz greet each other ahead of a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on October 1 in New York City.

Takeaways from the vice presidential debate between Vance and Walz

October 1, 2024 8:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Eric Bradner, Daniel Strauss, Arit John and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — The vice presidential debate between Ohio Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota…

Bonneville Sheriff urges action on immigration concerns

October 1, 2024 8:43 PM Noah Farley

“We need to be thinking about what are we going to do to change…

New fees take effect for Idaho Falls city services

October 1, 2024 5:22 PM Sam Ross

Idaho Falls’ 2024/2025 fiscal year budget includes some increased costs of city…

Woman charged with delivering illegal drugs to a teen

October 1, 2024 3:15 PM Curtis Jackson

A woman is being charged for delivering drugs to a juvenile in Madison County.…

Governor says new water mitigation plan nearing finish line

October 1, 2024 9:27 AM News Team

Water users and groundwater users are nearing the finish line on a new mitigation plan according to the Governor and others.…

Chipotle opens to long lines in Rexburg

September 30, 2024 9:27 PM Noah Farley

Dozens of people line-up for the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill.…

Lindsay Boulevard to see detour for pavement work

September 30, 2024 5:48 PM News Team

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (Idaho Falls News Release) – A detour will be in place in a section of Lindsay Blvd North of Idaho Falls to allow construction…

Forum to talk about pros and cons of open primaries and ranked-choice voting in Idaho

September 30, 2024 3:56 PM Seth Ratliff

The forum on Proposition 1 starts at 7pm at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd., Idaho Falls, Idaho.…

ITD starts “Name a Snowplow” contest

September 30, 2024 10:59 AM News Team

Starting October 1, eighth grade students across Idaho are invited to participate with their classrooms to submit a…

Verizon confirms service is back online after a major outage

September 30, 2024 10:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Jordan Valinsky, CNN New York (CNN) — Verizon has confirmed that its cell service is back online following a massive outage affecting some…

Pack Trail Fire grows over 19,000 acres in Wyoming

September 30, 2024 9:15 AM News Team

The Fish Creek Fire and the Pack Trail Fire were extremely visible Sunday putting large smoke columns into the air.…

Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a house fire on Duchess Drive

September 29, 2024 9:26 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday evening in the 2000 block of Duchess…

Bonneville County Republican Party to host forum on ranked choice voting/open primaries

September 29, 2024 4:51 PM Tucker Robertson

Bonneville County Republican Party to host a public forum that will be held at the Snake River Events Center at the Shilo Inn, 780 Lindsay Blvd.,…

University Boulevard exit will close as Chipotle opens

September 29, 2024 3:34 PM Ariel Jensen

Highway exit 332 will be closed starting Monday, Sept. 30,…

Locals celebrate Oktoberfest in downtown Idaho Falls

September 28, 2024 4:53 PM Ariel Jensen

Dozens gathered in downtown Idaho Falls, Saturday evening, Sept. 28, 2024 to take part in…

Grease Monkey had free car seat safety checks in Idaho Falls

September 28, 2024 4:24 PM News Team

Grease Monkey held a free car seat safety check today at their Idaho Falls location on Channing…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office addresses immigration concerns

September 28, 2024 3:13 PM News Team

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office released a statement today on immigration and border security…

School marching bands from Southeast Idaho compete in Rexburg

September 28, 2024 2:32 PM Ariel Jensen

Hundreds of high school students from Southeast Idaho and as far as Wyoming, gathered at the Madison High School football field in Rexburg, to…

Lightning causes wildfire in Fall Creek Prescribed Fire Area

September 27, 2024 4:09 PM Tucker Robertson

A lightning-caused wildfire is burning in the Fall Creek Prescribed Fire project area in the Palisades Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee…

Idaho cities counting their lead pipes

September 27, 2024 4:43 PM Sam Ross

Cities around Idaho are working on their lead service line inventories ahead of the Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) October 16…

Apples being removed in Ashton to avoid attracting bears

September 27, 2024 12:18 PM Noah Farley

Apples are serious bear attractants in the fall and can make bears come into areas they normally…

Dame Maggie Smith has passed away at age 89. Smith is shown here at the Royal Film Performance and World Premiere of the film

Maggie Smith, beloved ‘Downton Abbey’ and ‘Harry Potter’ star, dead at 89

September 27, 2024 9:14 AM CNN

CNN By Hilary Clarke and Caitlin Danaher, CNN (CNN) — Dame Maggie Smith, one of Britain’s best-known actresses whose long career ranged from…

Car accident causes damage to utilities on S Holmes Avenue

September 26, 2024 10:01 PM Tucker Robertson

Idaho Falls Power asks that people avoid S. Holmes Avenue north of 49th South and south of Castlerock Lane as crews fix utilities damaged by a car…

Explosives found in Pocatello home

September 26, 2024 5:44 PM Tucker Robertson

The PPD arrested a Pocatello man on charges including one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and one count of possession of a bomb or…

Chipotle is opening in Rexburg

September 26, 2024 5:38 PM Tucker Robertson

Chipotle Mexican Grill is opening its first location in Rexburg on Monday, September…

Idaho Falls man grows giant pumpkin

September 26, 2024 4:31 PM Noah Farley

“So at peak, this [pumpkin] was growing around 35 pounds per day, so over a pound an…

New judge sets expectations in case against man charged with killing 4 Idaho university students

September 26, 2024 3:16 PM Associated Press

Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A routine status hearing for a man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students drew a small…

Portneuf River projects to be discussed at Thursday lecture

September 26, 2024 1:43 PM Sam Ross

The Idaho Museum of Natural History is hosting a lecture about the future of the Portneuf River tonight at Frazier Hall on the Idaho State University…