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UPDATE 3:45 p.m. Fall River Electric reports power has been restored. UPDATE 1:45 p.m. Fall River Electric reports 5 customers are without power.…

The Bonneville High School drama department is performing Wit, a play by Margaret Edson this Friday and Saturday. The one act play deals with the…

Officials have started to remove water from Jackson Lake for flood control in anticipation of a lot of water flowing in from the Snake River. The…

The Idaho State Board of Education is preparing to set new eligibility guidelines for scholarship funds designed to help working adults finish their…

UPDATE 4/12/18: An inmate who walked away from the Idaho Falls Community Reentry Center is back in custody. The Idaho Department of Correction said…

A federal grand jury in Boise has indicted four Idaho Department of Correction officers. In a separate case, the grand jury indicted a former…

A vigorous storm system is moving in today. Expect moderate rain showers the valleys and snow showers for high country. As strong cold front pushes…

The nation’s report card is in, and Idaho scores show the Gem state is stable and solid, even showing some improvement. It even prompted the…

Local News 8 video of the geese falling from the sky during last weekend’s lightning storm is getting national attention. The National Oceanic…

Mrs. Stillman’s class at Summit Hills Elementary in Bonneville County were in for a real treat today. The whole fifth grade class got a visit…

She may be young, but she is already having a big impact at a local hospital and throughout the community. And Krystal Erickson is a leading example…

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Idaho Fish and Game took the time to give people a behind the scenes look at what they do each day. Some of the areas they focused on included…

A Utah man has died after his truck struck a guard rail on Highway 20 near Ucon, Wednesday afternoon. Idaho State Police say, ” At…

The Idaho National Laboratory joined the Idaho State Board of Education in breaking ground on two new research facilities: the Cybercore Integration…

In Idaho, liability insurance is required to drive a car. but there is no active way to prove if you have insurance or not — unless you are in…

Idaho officials have scheduled two public meetings as part of a process to potentially open a grizzly bear hunting season this fall that would allow…

Fort Hall Police arrested Jon Davenport, 44, of Idaho Falls shortly after 2 p.m. Tuesday. Police were called after reports that Davenport pulled out…

Knife River will begin work on the Elm Street and South Boulevard intersection Thursday. Crews will install storm pipe which will require some rock…

A Caldwell man claims he was kept in crowded and unsanitary conditions while confined in a medical isolation cell at a jail in western Idaho. The…

The Central Fire District reports due to high winds, a burn ban has been issued for the rest of Wednesday and Thursday. Officials said no burning…

Four people sustained minor injuries in an explosion at a southwestern Idaho business on Wednesday morning. Authorities say the explosion happened…

A vigorous storm system is moving for Wednesday night and Thursday with a warm front and cold front combo. After midnight into early Thursday, expect…

A vigorous storm system is moving for Wednesday night and Thursday with a warm front and cold front combo. After midnight into early Thursday, expect…

Wyoming continues to host a healthy population of gray wolves that exceeds all endangered species recovery criteria. According to Wyoming Game and…

Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in northwest Wyoming is reporting its most successful season. The Jackson Hole News & Guide reports the resort…

Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Dan Wenk says he’s looking forward to learning more about Wyoming’s initiative to collect a fee…

Family Dollar Stores has announced plans to open a new store in McCammon, Idaho. A grand opening is set Thursday, April 19, at 507 Center Street.…

One wave of moisture clears out this morning while another will move in tonight and through tomorrow. However, the daytime hours today ought to be…

Cell phone video captures dead geese as they fall from the sky during a lightning storm in Idaho Falls Saturday. Reporter Linda Larsen was getting…

UPDATE: 8:30 PM Idaho Fish and Game is still investigating what exactly happened to more than 100 snow geese killed in Saturday’s storm in…

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First responders are everyday heroes. This week is about appreciating those behind the scenes so we are celebrating our 9-1-1 Dispatchers for…

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday a celebration in Salt Lake City marking the 40th anniversary…

Have you seen these individuals?The Blackfoot Police Department said Nelson David Obrien, 26, and Jonathan Alete Farrell, 27, are both wanted out of…

Two weather systems are impacting Idaho and Wyoming this week. The first system arrives Tuesday night and Wednesday morning, with rain showers and…

Wildlife managers estimate about 10,200 animals were wintering on the National Elk Refuge in February. That is about 94 percent of the Jackson Elk…

About 80 of the brightest 4th – 8th graders around the state were at BYU-Idaho today for the National Geographic State Bee final competition.…

The Center Stage Performing Arts Series at Brigham Young University-Idaho has announced its Spring Semester lineup that ranges from a popular…

“For an airport to receive three perfect ratings in a row is really a very rare honor,” said Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper. For the…

Eastern Idaho federal prosecutor Michael Joseph Fica died Sunday at the age of 49. According to U.S. Attorney for Idaho Bart Davis, Fica prosecuted a…

Stormy weather moving in with gusty winds and scattered rain/snow showers. Tonight: Mostly cloudy with rain showers. A low into the lower 40’s.…

Idaho authorities say a 5-year-old girl is dead and another child and adult were injured after a car erupted into flames while parked at a Walmart…

Idaho students made no significant improvements in math and reading scores on the latest Nation’s Report Card. Fourth-graders showed no…

Idaho officials say the state’s tax revenues for March came in nearly 10 percent higher, or $15.4 million more, than originally projected.…

Law enforcement authorities in a suburban Salt Lake City community say a baby was killed and six people, including a toddler, were injured in a crash…

Idaho State Police report a panelized military vehicle crashed on eastbound Interstate 84, near milepost 14, east of Bliss. The accident happened at…

The combination of surplus water in the Snake River and snowpack of 130 percent of normal in the Upper Snake mountains, Shoshone Falls has sprung…

A storm will approach for this evening which means we’ll see increasing clouds throughout Tuesday with showers arriving in the…

Some homeowners in Bonneville County are dealing with severe damage following yesterday’s hail storm. People were frightened. “I was…

Watch the debate live here. The Republican candidates for Idaho Governor will answer questions tonight on KIDK Eyewitness News 3 live at 7 p.m.…

It’s a nice and sunny day which is the total opposite of the wild weather we saw this weekend. Hail damaged homes, people were scared and there…

Most citizens in Jefferson County can now send a short message service (SMS) text message to 911 for emergency help when unable to make a 911 voice…

Cedar City Police have arrested a man suspected of participating in a pharmacy break-in in Thayne, Wyoming. 28-year-old Talon Sessions was booked…

On Saturday, the National Weather Service in Pocatello issued a Tornado Warning for portions of Bingham, Butte and Bonneville Counties. Based off of…

A storm will approach for Tuesday evening which means we’ll see increasing clouds throughout Tuesday with showers arriving late in the evening.…

One suspect has been arrested and another is being sought in connection with the recent burglary of the Our Valley Pharmacy in Thayne, Wyoming. The…

Grand Targhee Ski and Summer Resort began to wind down the 2017-18 ski season with its 18th annual Cardboard Box Derby Saturday. The competition…

The United States Treasury has certified Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter’s nomination of 28 low-income census tracts in Idaho to be…

Hundreds of people attended funeral services Monday for former Chubbuck Mayor John Cotant, Jr. Cotant passed away April 3 at the age of 93. He served…

Idaho is now considering applications from transgender people who want their birth certificates to properly reflect their identities. Boise State…

The Teton Raptor Center is in desperate need of barn owl nests that are being used by adult owls and owlets. They have 19 rescued barn owl babies,…

Legal proceedings for 53-year-old Mark Charles Wilson of Challis have been continued until later this year. Wilson is accused in the March 24…

Around 9 a.m. Monday, Pocatello dispatch received a 9-1-1 call from a man who was very upset. According to Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen, the…

Hunters took more elk and white-tailed deer in 2017 than in 2016, but mule deer harvest was down. With a much milder winter, Fish and Game biologists…

Construction on Elva to Holmes and to North Tourist Park started Monday. TMC Contractors, Inc. said there will also be a temporary road closure on…

Yellowstone National Park is in the midst of hiring up to 400 summer employees to staff up before tourists flock to the park. Spokeswoman Linda…

Idaho’s average gas price has jumped another 6.7 cents per gallon to an average $2.84 per gallon. According to the industry watchdog…

High pressure is building over the region which means sunny skies and calm winds for today. A storm will approach for tomorrow evening which means…

The YMCA in Idaho Falls needs your help. In order to send 40 kids to camp, they need to match a $6,250 donation. The staff at the Idaho Falls YMCA…

Some crazy weather Saturday, including a tornado warning earlier that night. A funnel cloud is what caused all the commotion in Bonneville County.…

Windy weather with scattered showers, Nice Monday, before more showers return late Tuesday. Tonight: showers and thunderstorms before midnight.…

3H Construction Inc. will begin installing pipe and replacing curb and gutter at various locations throughout Idaho Falls on Monday, April 9. You…

Second District Democratic Congressional candidate, Aaron swisher, stopped by Idaho Falls Saturday morning for a town hall with a local group called…

Despite the rainy day, the Idaho Falls Zoo opened for the new season. The rain did not keep patrons away. The zoo says they had a steady stream of…

Idaho Falls Power is currently accepting applications for the annual Idaho Consumer Owned Utilities Association’s (ICUA) Youth Rally. Each…

A small earthquake occurred in eastern Idaho but there are no reports of damage. The U.S. Geological Survey says the 3.4-magnitude earthquake…

An Idaho Falls man was hospitalized late Friday after he was struck by a car while crossing U.S. 20. Idaho State Police said Don Phelps, 32, was…

The recent fire at Schubert Heights student housing complex in Pocatello spread quite quickly and left behind significant damage. In response, the…

The Monster Truck Grand Nationals are back in Holt Arena in Pocatello. This year marks the 209th anniversary for the show. This year organizers say…

H.S. BASEBALL GAME 1: PRESTON – 1 SKYLINE – 11 F (6) GAME 2: PRESTON – 0SKYLINE – 14 F (5) HIGHLAND 8 HILLCREST 9 F (12)…

One local woman thought she found love, but instead was scammed out of $55,000. Betsy (she asked to keep her last name private) signed up for…

After recent mass shootings across the country, it’s gotten many people to take up a CPR and first aid course. How effective are those courses,…

April is child abuse prevention month. Madison Cares put on their 5th annual, Pinwheel for Prevention to help spread awareness. Community members…

The Porcupine Landslide near the town of Alpine, Wyoming continues to move. The Bridger-Teton National Forest officials say the slide has moved…

The state of Wyoming is sending 60 of its state penitentiary inmates to a prison in another state because of overcrowding and other concerns. State…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation is scheduling a closure of WYO 22, Teton Pass for 9 a.m. April 7, 2018. WYDOT crews will be conducting…

With all the rain and run off forecast for this weekend, there are several flood watches and advisories in effect for our area. Many local rivers and…

UPDATE: 1:46 p.m.: Pocatello Police determined the posting was made out of Clovis, New Mexico. The suspect in that area is now in custody. UPDATE…

A larger plume of moisture moves in for Saturday, expect fairly steady rain to start the weekend. Windy conditions are expected, especially tomorrow…

Five Idaho State University faculty members have been chosen to receive 2018 Outstanding Service Awards. The faculty members receiving these awards…

Yellowstone National Park started accepting requests for 2018 firewood collection permits Friday. If you are interested, call (307) 344-2116 and…

The Birch Creek Campground is still open, but the Bureau of Land Management in Idaho Falls says last week’s high waters flooded the area. Fast…

This may just be the most patriotic moment so far this year. A bald eagle landing on an MLB pitcher during the national anthem after an American flag…

UPDATE 10:46 a.m.: Interstate 15 is now open in both directions. UPDATE 10:36 a.m. Interstate 15 is still closed. As of 10:23 a.m., Google reported a…

UPDATE 4/6/18: Bingham County detectives have identified all four suspects in the vehicle burglaries. ORIGINAL: The Bingham County Sheriff’s…

This week’s education headlines: Bullying in Idaho schools. Idaho schools reported 3,578 bullying incidents to the state in 2016-17, a slight…

Idaho Falls School District 91 is hoping to have a newly updated proposed bond on a ballot later this year. The district says they have been doing a…

The Pocatello City Council voted to confirm Beenish “Beena” Mannan to Seat 2 Thursday night. After the vote, Mannan was administered the…

Rainy this morning and off-and-on showers for this afternoon with breezy conditions. A larger plume of moisture moves in for tonight and through…