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As part of their Monday Fun Day series, Idaho State University’s summer programs hosted a french fry bar in observance of National French Fry…
Continue ReadingAs part of their Monday Fun Day series, Idaho State University’s summer programs hosted a french fry bar in observance of National French Fry…
Continue ReadingThe Bonneville County Commissioners decided Idaho Falls and Swan Valley will merge emergency medical services, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department…
Continue ReadingCrews suspended the search for a missing2-year-oldboy who was camping with his family in the Leadore area. Family members sayDeorr Kunz Jr. was…
Continue ReadingUpdate: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says it has now been in contact with the Aubrey Pressley. The sheriff’s office wishes to…
Continue ReadingAn SUV ended up on its top after being struck by a car in Idaho Falls Monday. A Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on Yellowstone Highway when a…
Continue ReadingCrews have recovered the body of a prominent Blackfoot man who had been missing in the Blackfoot Reservoir, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office…
Continue ReadingA Shelley man was arrested after forging checks, police said. Andres J. Hernandez, 20, was arrested on a warrant for burglary and forgery on Friday…
Continue ReadingA fire destroyed a garage in Ammon on Sunday. Assistant Ammon Fire Chief Keith Banda said firefighters were called at 6:45 p.m. to3135 Carolyn St.…
Continue ReadingA Pocatello man was Tasered Sunday morning following a police chase on Interstate 86 in Power County. Power County Sheriff’s office said a…
Continue ReadingA local man has not only been naked in the wilderness once, but twice. Jeff Zausch has always been an outdoorsy kind of guy. He knows how to start a…
Continue ReadingRexburg Rotary hosted “Slide the City” down the hill on 7th South Saturday. “A thousand-foot slip and slide we set up on the…
Continue ReadingMore gluten-free options are available in southeastern idaho, but with that comes with a gluten-free lifestyle. “Our diet for the last three…
Continue ReadingCabela’s in Ammon is working to educate the community on safety this summer. Today they hosted tables on water safety and wilderness survival.…
Continue ReadingIdaho had significantly fewer workers earning at or below the minimum hourly wage in 2014, according to recently released data by the Bureau of Labor…
Continue ReadingThe three sisters rescued in the Gros Ventre Wilderness thanked the rescuers publicly at a media conference in Jackson. Megan, Erin and Kelsie…
Continue ReadingThe Highway Trust Fund is set to expire at the end of the month which will stop all federal funding for transportation. Driving on damaged roads is…
Continue ReadingNothing like a little family feud out on the lake, but this family isn’t here to fight. “There you go, go put it in the water” said…
Continue ReadingThe Bonneville County prosecutor’s office is revisiting the 1996 murder of Angie Dodge by hiring an outside investigator to look into the case.…
Continue ReadingThe Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck was transformed into a kids’ workbench Friday. Home Depot supplied the tools and brushes for the kids…
Continue ReadingKIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News is looking for a Digital Content Director. The Digital Content Director is responsible for overseeing the…
Continue ReadingThe father of three sisters missing in Teton County, Wyoming, expressed his relief soon after their rescue Thursday. “I started to cry as you…
Continue ReadingAn Ammon man stole more than $6,000 from his employer, Idaho Falls police said. Jeremy A. Leavitt, 37, was arrested Thursday on a charge of grand…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls police are making random patrols in a local park after recent complaints. According to police, there have been several complaints of…
Continue ReadingDozens of dead fish have been surfacing at the Edson Fichter Pond the past couple of days. The culprit? Our recent, record high temperatures. Cooper…
Continue ReadingIdaho Falls Power customers could see a decrease in their costs over the coming months, after paying off debt for hydro-power plants. Since 1978,…
Continue ReadingBonneville County is still deciding whether to merge Swan Valley and Idaho Falls emergency medical services. Idaho Falls Fire Department presented…
Continue ReadingFort Hall firefighters controlled a small brushfire in the graveyard area of theGood Shepherd Episcopal Church on Thursday afternoon. The church is…
Continue ReadingChildren aged 3 to 5 were evacuated from the Early Childhood Development Center building on Ross Fork Road on the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation around…
Continue ReadingBonneville District 93 will swear in two new school board members on Wednesday: Paul Jenkins will serve Zone 4 and Greg Calder will serve Zone 1.…
Continue ReadingTwo new Bonneville School District 93 school board members were sworn in Wednesday, and the board also got a new chairman, who says the community…
Continue ReadingThe three sisters missing in Teton County, Wyoming, have been found, rescuers said. Search and Rescue spokesperson Lori Iverson said a helicopter…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho Falls couple was killed in an accident along Interstate 15 near Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. The Utah Highway Patrol reports, 84-year-old…
Continue ReadingTwo years ago, Rochelle Larsen gave birth to little BrynnLe. She knew right off what her calling was going to be. “Because I know what it is to…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho State University professor co-authored a study about real vampires and others with alternative identities, exploring their relationship with…
Continue Reading$14.2 million, or 22.7 percent. That’s how much Rexburg’s city budget is increasing from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2016. The…
Continue ReadingProsecutors are asking one of the public defenders in a Pocatello murder case to recuse himself. Jesse Bruce, 25, and Tyrell Dixey, 31, stand accused…
Continue ReadingAn investigation into a stolen tablet led to an Idaho Falls man being arrested because he had child pornography, said police. Brandon D. Moon, 23,…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho Falls man was arrested after he cut another man with a razor knife, police said. Idaho Falls police were called to Elm Street and Water…
Continue ReadingTwo people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday morning. Idaho State Police investigated the crash around 2 a.m.…
Continue ReadingA NASA spacecraft will fly near Pluto for the first time next week as part of the space agency’s long-running “New Horizons”…
Continue ReadingA Shelley man was badly burned when he used a recalled sparkler on the Fourth of July, and his family is now warning anyone who has YoYo Sparklers…
Continue ReadingThe Chubbuck Police Department says 13-year-old Bianca Botello was found Wednesday evening by Idaho Falls Police and she is safe. Chubbuck Police…
Continue ReadingPocatello City Hall just introduced a new app to help keep you informed and save you time. This new app allows you to do many things, such as finding…
Continue ReadingTalks about the possible fire department merger for Pocatello and Chubbuck continued Tuesday in good spirits. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck…
Continue ReadingMartin Edmo Ish, the man charged with first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Eugene “Lorne” Red Elk, waived his time for his…
Continue ReadingEmergency medical services in Swan Valley could be controlled by Idaho Falls through a decision from Bonneville County. In Swan Valley, the emergency…
Continue ReadingIt was a busier than usual Independence Day weekend in Bannock County this year as officers took on the extra challenge of enforcing the…
Continue ReadingThe idea is fairly simple. The Idaho Irrigation District and the New Sweden Irrigation District want to use existing water canals just north of the…
Continue ReadingAfter its first year, the Idaho Tax Reimbursement Incentive program has approved 16 business expansion programs. The program offers businesses a…
Continue ReadingKeeping a garden healthy may be a little more challenging this summer because of the fluctuating weather. Garden experts have been seeing a few…
Continue ReadingRain led to a power outage in Shelley and some smoke in City Hall on Monday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Randy Adams said the moisture from…
Continue ReadingSix people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision at U.S. Highway 20 and Old Butte Road on Monday. Idaho State Police saidKathi Oliver, age 41, of…
Continue ReadingRigby native and Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen, Abigail Kunz is launching a campaign to bridge the generation gap between millennials and older…
Continue ReadingAn Idaho Falls man is accused of stealing about $1,800 from his employer. Idaho Falls police arrested Jimmy R. Williams, 39, on a charge of grand…
Continue ReadingWhen a three-inch mortar failed to launch into the air and exploded, a fire broke out during the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The…
Continue ReadingBelow are fireworks shows you won’t want to miss in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Most of these shows are part of larger events, so if you…
Continue ReadingAs many Americans fire up the grill, head to the freedom parades and wave the American flag this Fourth of July Weekend, many may want to salute the…
Continue Reading“When you set these off will you do me a favor? Say HappyBirthday, America! It’s the biggest birthday party that I know of, ” said…
Continue ReadingA fire engulfed a garage filled with ammunition in Jefferson County on Friday around 1:30 p.m. Firefighters from Rigby, Ririe and Menan put out the…
Continue ReadingBoyd K. Packer, president of the LDS church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, died Friday afternoon. Packer was 90 years old and died from…
Continue ReadingLights are back on for about 2,000 power customers who were without electricity in the Ammon and Idaho Falls area for about two hours Friday. Power…
Continue ReadingIt’s that time of the season again, with the warm temperatures outside, you’re more than likely to take your family to the lake, but with…
Continue ReadingSix children, including an infant, were found abandoned at the Old Town Pavillion just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pocatello Police said. Police said…
Continue ReadingA grant helped Idaho State University buy 50 new recycling bins. They have been placed in buildings surrounding the university’s quad in…
Continue ReadingFire concerns have police cracking down harder this Fourth of July. The Pocatello Police Department said it will have a zero tolerance policy for any…
Continue ReadingFour people were hospitalized in an accident on Interstate 15 near the Pocatello Creek Road Exit on Thursday. Idaho State Police said Adam B.…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls Animal Shelter was burglarized this week. Police said an animal control officer discovered the burglary at the building on Hemmert…
Continue ReadingTwo people were hospitalized in a crash in Fremont County that broke a gas line. The sheriff’s office said the two-vehicle crash occurred…
Continue ReadingA national insurance firm is being honored as a “patriotic employer” for its treatment of one of its Chubbuck employees. On Wednesday,…
Continue ReadingWhen you walk through the Center Street Underpass pedestrian walkways, you’ll see something new on the walls.Local artists now can add their…
Continue ReadingThe “Biggest Show in Idaho” is expected to draw another big crowd this year. The Independence Day festivities kick off at noon Saturday…
Continue Reading“This is what we call our launch area, these are what are called mortars- they’re specifically designed for the fireworks, ” said…
Continue ReadingLighting off fireworks is banned in unincorporated areas of Bannock County and parts of Pocatello. Dry conditions prompted the restrictions. Bannock…
Continue ReadingWith a host of new laws set to take effect Wednesday, Local News 8 is taking a look at a few major ones. Transportation tax increases A $95 million…
Continue ReadingThe hot temperatures are attracting more bicyclists in Idaho Falls, and with more cyclists it’s easy to forget bike laws in the area.…
Continue ReadingThe names of the law enforcement officers involved in the shooting of a man early Monday morning at a convenience store have been released. In a news…
Continue ReadingIn a breakfast organized by the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Butch Otter said Idaho’s economy is diversifying thanks to local…
Continue ReadingThe body of a man missing in the Ririe Reservoir at Blacktail Park has been found. Divers with the Bonneville County and Bingham County…
Continue ReadingThe LDS church is reiterating its stance against gay marriage to members after last week’s Supreme Court ruling. Local leaders are to read…
Continue ReadingIdaho motorists are in the midst of what law enforcement call the 100 deadliest days for drivers. According to the Idaho Transportation Department,…
Continue ReadingIt’s been three years since the Charlotte Fire ripped through 66 homes in the Mink Creek area south of Pocatello and forced thousands of people…
Continue ReadingOne hundred-degree days mean that doctors at local hospitals are on alert for heat related illnesses, especially with seniors. “Things like…
Continue ReadingWith Independence Day on Saturday, fireworks will become a hot commodity for the next couple of days. As people buy them, fire officials ask everyone…
Continue ReadingLaw enforcement officers shot a man in a traffic stop early Monday morning. The sheriff’s office said just after 1 a.m., it got a 911 call to a…
Continue ReadingTwo people from Idaho wanted in three armed robberies have been arrested in California. The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that Anthony…
Continue ReadingThe Pocatello Kiwanis Club hosted its 48th annual Bing Hong Breakfast over the weekend in Tydeman Park, attracting hundreds of people from the…
Continue ReadingThe Eagle Rock Amateur Radio Club held its annual “Field Day” at Taylor Park in Shelley on Saturday. Ham radios are a hobby with a…
Continue ReadingIn less than a month, special Olympics athletes will come together and compete at the world games in Los Angeles. On Friday, some local athletes…
Continue ReadingSeveral homeowners in the Chubbuck area say a man going door to door and offering to inspect roofs for storm damage is nothing more than a conman.…
Continue ReadingOnce upon a time Christina Colonel looked like he was headed straight to the Major Leagues. But behind the dazzling plays at third base, and…
Continue ReadingA man drowned in Harriman State Park on Friday. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho searched…
Continue ReadingThe Idaho Falls City Council race is kicking off. Michelle Ziel-Dingman has announced her candidacy for council seat one. That seat is currently held…
Continue ReadingMore bugs are buzzing into the area, according to local exterminators. They’ve been getting calls about hobo spiders, box elder bugs and even…
Continue ReadingA local producer of marshmallow guns is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps to host a marshmallow shootout championship. Sugar Shooters has…
Continue ReadingAs America mourns the nine people who were gunned down inside an historically black church in Charleston last week, Idahoans are among those sending…
Continue ReadingPocatello doctor Fahim Rahim departed Idaho Falls for Nepal Thursday afternoon in his second relief mission since a devastating April earthquake laid…
Continue ReadingThe City of Idaho Falls says you cannot stake-off or paint a spot on the Greenbelt before the morning on the 4th of July. The city issued this…
Continue ReadingA Boise man has been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Eugene Lorene Red Elk, police said Thursday. A friend of Red…
Continue ReadingFort Hall police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a missing teen. Kiana J. Foster was last seen at her home on Tuesday…
Continue ReadingTwenty million to 24 million bees were killed after a truck tipped on a curve of State Highway 33 about eight miles south of Howe around 8 a.m.…
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