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If your electricity or gas bill doubles in the winter, you may need to winterize your home. Preparing your home for winter includes providing more…
Continue ReadingIf your electricity or gas bill doubles in the winter, you may need to winterize your home. Preparing your home for winter includes providing more…
Continue ReadingSome pretty serious health risks, like frostbite, come with the frigid temps. It doesn’t take long for it to kick in and sometimes people…
Continue ReadingAuthorities are looking for an Oregon man and an Idaho man following the shooting in the head of another man in eastern Oregon near the Idaho border.…
Continue ReadingSouthwest Idaho authorities say a man shot by police over the weekend in Homedale pulled a gun and fired. Canyon County Sheriff Kieran Donahue at a…
Continue ReadingAuthorities have identified the southwest Idaho married couple found dead in their home as 90-year-old Mildred Thompson and 88-year-old Thomas…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has lifted an air quality advisory for the Salmon area. As of Monday morning, DEQ notified Salmon…
Continue ReadingThe holidays are over and some people may be thinking of trading in the snow climate for a tropical view. Cheap Air reports that January and part of…
Continue ReadingThe Utah chapter of Planned Parenthood is appealing a federal judge’s ruling allowing the state’s Republican governor to cut off federal…
Continue ReadingDespite an extension that will allow Idaho residents to fly commercially and enter federal facilities in 2016, lawmakers are being asked to handle…
Continue ReadingA Wyoming lawmaker is proposing raising the minimum wage in the state to $9.50 an hour from $5.15. The Casper Star-Tribune reports that Rep. Jim…
Continue ReadingAn Arizona woman who is fighting breast cancer received a package for Christmas from Firth, Idaho. The crazy thing, she doesn’t know anyone…
Continue ReadingPINEDALE, Wyo. (AP) – Federal officials are asking for volunteers to help with a national bald eagle survey. The survey by the federal Bureau…
Continue ReadingParking lots were still crowded at shops throughout the area. It seems that the Christmas shopping hype doesn’t really go away once the 25th is…
Continue ReadingA “suspicious device” that brought the bomb squad to a Boise homeless shelter was just a make-shift battery pack used to light up the…
Continue ReadingOne person was taken to a Boise-area hospital following an officer-involved shooting in Homedale. KBOI-TV reports the shooting happened around 3 p.m.…
Continue ReadingTop sellers bring in people this holiday season, and that’s the 4K TVs. HD is soon to be a thing of the past with 4K TVs now bringing in much…
Continue ReadingUpdate: As of 10:30 p.m. Thursday night Idaho Power reports power has been restored. Original Story: Idaho Power is currently working to restore…
Continue ReadingLots of last minute Christmas shoppers are out and about, going about clear, snow-free roads. Travels for those that go beyond the department stores…
Continue ReadingOne of the must-have gifts for 2015 is earning an extra set of warnings from the Pocatello Fire Department and the State of Idaho Department of…
Continue ReadingA South Fremont High School teacher battling pancreatic cancer checks off an item from his bucket list- seeing Star Wars The Force Awakens. A lot of…
Continue ReadingWith Christmas Day just hours away it looks like the roads will be clear for travel for almost everywhere in Eastern Idaho. A localized snow storm is…
Continue ReadingLast minute shoppers hit the stores to finish off their Christmas shopping. With just hours left until Christmas, people turned to retailers for…
Continue ReadingThe Salvation Army’s bell ringers have been spotted throughout eight stores throughout this holiday season. Service Coordinator of the…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for the city of Salmon and the surrounding area. Air quality is…
Continue ReadingHere are the final winners for Local New 8’s Ugly Christmas Sweater contest for 2015. 1st place Cindy Schenck wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon…
Continue ReadingPocatello School District has responded to strong reaction of the community regarding the firing of Dalene Bowden. The district issued the following…
Continue ReadingBOYS H.S. BASKETBALLWest Side 41**Preston 59 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLSouth Fremont 16**West Jefferson 47 West Side 29**Grace…
Continue ReadingEarlier this week Gov. Butch Otter announced he’s formed a political action committee. Local politicians feel it’s a way for the governor…
Continue ReadingA Blackfoot woman is working to make Christmas happen for as many people as she can. She’s not a millionaire, she didn’t win the lottery…
Continue ReadingWith the end of the year just around the corner, Idahoans with money left in their flex spending accounts are rushing to use it on medical expenses.…
Continue ReadingA petition posted online to save a Pocatello lunch lady’s job has nearly 60-thousand supporters Wednesday afternoon. The petition…
Continue ReadingRepresentatives from Idaho’s Congressional Delegation, representatives from Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter’s office and the City of…
Continue ReadingWinters in Idaho can be tough. They can be even worse if the power goes out during a storm. However, there are ways to be prepared. Rusty Deveraux…
Continue ReadingIdaho State Police have been investigating a crash on US Highway 20 that killed one at around 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. The crash happened around 5…
Continue ReadingBingham County Prosecutor Cleve Colson announced today that Russell Clark Leonardson pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft by embezzlement.…
Continue ReadingA long standing nativity painting in the city of Rupert has been removed after pressure from a legal foundation fighting for the separation of church…
Continue Reading2:30 Update: I-84 to the Utah border has reopened to traffic. Idaho Falls City spokeswoman,Kerry McCullough, responded to us when asked about issuing…
Continue ReadingA settlement approved Wednesday by the Idaho Public Utilities Commission will raise rates for Rocky Mountain Power customers in 2016. The decision…
Continue ReadingPocatello marked the work of decades Wednesday as a ceremonial ribbon- cutting officially opened the South Valley Road. “There have been many…
Continue ReadingIdaho Transportation Department said blowing and drifting snow has forced the closure of Interstate 84 between I-86 interchange and the Utah boarder.…
Continue ReadingHere are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Wednesday, December 23. 1st place: Ty Blacker’s submission of a photo of…
Continue ReadingUsing donated property and in cooperation with Madison County, the Idaho Fish and Game Department is proposing to construct a new boat launch on the…
Continue ReadingBOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**South Fremont 54 West Jefferson 32 Bear Lake 52**Star Valley, WY 54 **Firth 70Malad 28 GIRLS H.S. BASKETBALLRirie…
Continue ReadingHere’s an update on our last “Pay It Forward” story. Amanda French was our latest recipient of $500 from Mountain America Credit…
Continue ReadingPocatello Regional Transit (PRT) accepted seven free buses from Utah Regional Authority. The buses will replace older vehicles in the PRT fleet for…
Continue ReadingOn Tuesday, the Museum of Idaho accepted a $500,000 grant to fund their expansion campaign project. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded…
Continue ReadingThe dentist is hosting their free dental day Wednesday, Dec. 23 for those experiencing high levels of acute or chronic dental pain, without the means…
Continue ReadingSome people estimate by 2022 it will cost $90,000 to receive a college education at a public university. Idaho’s 529 college savings program,…
Continue ReadingAfter an investigation of the case, the Tri-County investigation team has determined that Brian J. Mitchell took his own life while in his cell at…
Continue ReadingA skier died of injuries suffered at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming Tuesday. The resort issued a statement saying someone spotted the woman…
Continue ReadingJackson Police arrested an armed burglary suspect at around 2:30 a.m. Saturday. Dietrich Paul Ackerman, 24, of Jackson was arrested on felony charges…
Continue ReadingThe Southeast Idaho Critical Incident Team has concluded the death of Jesus G. Contreras was caused by a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Contreras was…
Continue ReadingHere are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Tuesday, December 22. 1st place: Sabrina Phillips wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon…
Continue ReadingThe Wyoming Department of Transportation is planning avalanche control work on two regional highways. The Hoback River Canyon on US 191 will be…
Continue ReadingSkyWest Airlines will operate a third roundtrip Delta flight to the Pocatello Airport beginning March 2, 2016. Pocatello Regional Airport Manager…
Continue ReadingThe Lemhi County Prosecuting Attorney has announced that he will not file charges against Lemhi County Sheriff Lynn Bowerman in the April 6th, 2015…
Continue ReadingA pedestrian is in the hospital tonight after being hit by a car near Ucon. Idaho State Police say the accident happened around 9 p.m. Monday on…
Continue ReadingIt’s ski season and with these big winter storms night skiing at Kelly Canyon is open. “It’s not too choppy yet, which I…
Continue ReadingMonday marks the busiest delivery day of the year for postal services, and the chaos is only getting started. Many people flocked to local UPS and…
Continue ReadingJesse Bruce, the man charged with involuntary manslaughter of Lric Elkins death this summer was sentenced to 10 years in prison Monday. Elkins was…
Continue ReadingBroulim’s grocery store opened Monday in Ammon. “We’ve felt like were good enough now as an independent to be in this market. Its…
Continue ReadingKIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 is seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist in Idaho Falls, Idaho to help grow the station’s news…
Continue ReadingHere are the winners of Local News 8’s ugly sweater contest for Monday, December 21. 1st place: Ryan Tack wins 1/2 dozen sweet cinnamon rolls…
Continue ReadingKIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News 3 seeks a full-time Anchor/Producer to help grow the station’s news products while growing their…
Continue ReadingTimothy Wight, 42, of Idaho Falls died after a quick moving snow storm created slick and dangerous conditions on I-15 late Sunday evening. “We…
Continue ReadingA car mowed over 30 pedestrians on the Las Vegas strip. One is dead and seven are in critical condition. Authorities are unsure of whether this was…
Continue ReadingIdaho State Police is still investigating a crash near McCammon where a man died after losing control of his ATV. William Jenkins, 59, was going…
Continue ReadingThe Chubbuck Lions Club had a luncheon Sunday for families with children who have special needs. The lions fed more than 400 people, and provided…
Continue ReadingTwo snowmobilers from Idaho Falls are safe after being stranded in Fremont County Friday night. The snowmobilers called 911 after realizing they were…
Continue ReadingIdaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has formed a political action committee designed to give money to Republican campaigns across the state.…
Continue ReadingIdaho’s legislative interim committees are close to wrapping up their work after spending the summer reviewing the state’s hot-button…
Continue ReadingBYU has announced that Oregon State Defensive Coordinator Kalani Sitake will be the new head football coach. Sitake graduated from BYU in 2000 and…
Continue ReadingToys for Tots can rest assured this year in 5 counties for reaching over their of helping more than 3,000 kids this year. Several organizations…
Continue ReadingBOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Bonneville 53Eagle 54 **Hillcrest 63 Star Valley, WY 60 **Skyline 74Idaho Falls 58 Hillcrest 70**Madison 97 **Rigby 54Shelley…
Continue ReadingOne firefighter fell into the icy Snake River just south of Idaho Falls, while rescuing a dog Friday afternoon. Idaho Falls Fire Department responded…
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of year again – the severe, cold weather taking a hold of your money, but it doesn’t have to in terms of your car.…
Continue ReadingThe athletic director for Shelley High School, David Hadley, is facing a misdemeanor charge of battery following an encounter with a female student.…
Continue ReadingSome say now is a good time to graduate from college. The Idaho Department of Labor announced Friday the November unemployment rate is 3.9 percent.…
Continue ReadingA Teton Valley man pleaded guilty in Teton County, Idaho district court Tuesday to charges of rape. Marcos Narvaez-Zamora was arrested in August for…
Continue ReadingSince Open Enrollment began on November 1st, over 93,000 Idahoans have selected a health insurance plan for 2016 through Your Health Idaho.…
Continue ReadingPolice arrested Jaden T. Nelson, 20, of Idaho Falls Thursday after a victim claimed Nelson threatened him with a kitchen knife. Idaho Falls Police…
Continue ReadingFor those of you who are last minute shoppers, Porter’s Craft and Frame has some last minute gift ideas. The store, located in Idaho Falls…
Continue ReadingPocatello has a new Animal Services Director. City councilmen approved Mayor Brian Blad’s appointment of Richard Stewart, of Richmond, Virginia…
Continue ReadingBOYS H.S. BASKETBALLBonneville 55**Logan, UT 67 **Bishop Kelly 43 Madison 39 American Falls 48**Malad 58 **Challis 52Watersprings 38 Butte County…
Continue ReadingStrong men, lion tamers, and bearded ladies are only a part of the magic in a circus, but it’s the death-defying acrobats that steal the show.…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho State Police will commission 16 new troopers in Boise Friday. Two of them are from Eastern Idaho. Even as these new recruits come in, the…
Continue ReadingIt was all smiles and holiday cheer for the kids at Indian Hills Elementary today. The Grinch was there to keep up the cheers for many for the…
Continue ReadingAs Idaho Falls continues to grow, the Idaho Falls Regional Airport is making sure it makes updates to keep inline with that growth. Their goal is to…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls Police have arrested 28-year-old Matthew S. Walker on a warrant for aggravated battery and domestic battery stemming from an altercation…
Continue ReadingJust in time for the Holidays, the City of Pocatello is preparing to open the South Valley Road. On December 23rd the City of Pocatello has invited…
Continue ReadingThe Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has arrested two people after one of the two failed to appear for a felony court hearing. According to…
Continue ReadingThe days of pushing the call button and waiting for your nurse to come is over, or at least, the wait times are much shorter. Mountain View Hospital…
Continue ReadingBOYS H.S. BASKETBALL**Madison 64Skyview, UT 46 **Hillcrest 65 Blackfoot 27 Century 28**Highland 77 Pocatello 44**Skyline 60 **Idaho Falls 60Rigby 51…
Continue ReadingThe Federal Reserve announced it is raising the federal funds rate by 0.25 percent Wednesday. This is the first increase since 2006. The benchmark…
Continue ReadingErika Wohlschlegel-Rush is offering free dog grooming to anyone who adopts a dog from the Snake River Animal Shelter or the Idaho Falls Animal…
Continue ReadingMEC is located near the Grace Lutheran School on Baldy Ave. The school will be constructing the 40,000 square-foot event center. It will feature a…
Continue ReadingBonneville School District 93 Leaders had a meeting tonight to discuss the design of a new High School. This meeting came about after visiting…
Continue ReadingIdaho Science and Technology Charter School in Blackfoot has found a fun way to get kids involved in giving back to the community. During their…
Continue ReadingPlans for a new agriculture business at the fomer FMC site near Pocatello could be in trouble because leadership with the Shohone-Bannock Tribes says…
Continue ReadingA Fort Hall man pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal indictment charging him with distribution of marijuana. Tony Saiz, 52, entered the plea in…
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