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A flat tire led to a boat and a median being engulfed in flames, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said. At about 3:30 pm Thursday, a fire…

An Idaho Public Utilities Commission decision approving a Rocky Mountain Power request should lower the company’s Idaho customers rates by 1.3…

Seven people from Idaho Falls were hurt when their van rolled over near Mona on Interstate 15, leaving one girl in critical condition. Although the…

A Blackfoot man will likely face a manslaughter charge following the death of another Blackfoot man in a crash Thursday night. Blackfoot Police said…

A fire caused about $250,000 in damage to a home at 3669 S. Holmes at 9:45 pm Thursday. Idaho Falls Fire Department Division Chief Dorin Howard said…

A debate broke out at Thursday’s city council meeting in Pocatello. Several people showed up to say they wanted the city to take a look at…

One woman is dead and a man is in the hospital after their boat capsized on the Snake River. Lisa Ann Keating, 44, of Idaho Falls, died in the…

The location and time for the “American Idol” auditions in Idaho Falls were released Thursday evening. The auditions will start at 9 a.m.…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its “30 Days, 30 Questions” campaign Thursday night with question No. 22. “Can…

By the age of 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery, according to The National Eye Institute.…

An Idaho Falls man will go to prison after he was caught peeping in a women’s bathroom. George Robert Jones, 57, was sentenced on Thursday on a…

A compost turner caught fire in northern Bonneville County Wednesday night. It happened around 8:20 p.m. west of Lewisville Highway at 113th. Flames…

U.S. Magistrate Judge Larry M. Boyle has sentenced a Fish Haven, Idaho man to time served for assaulting a U.S. Forest Service employee on August 5,…

The recently discovered pot-growing operation is much larger and sophisticated than originally suspected, and may be connected to a Mexican cartel.…

From doctors to bloggers, many called Wednesday a “great” day for women, as millions gained access to more free preventative health care…

The Idaho Falls City Council is talking about increasing property taxes for next year’s budget. It will certainly be a shock to many people in…

Pocatello Police arrested a US Army deserter after a short show down early Thursday morning. Police Lieutenant Paul Manning says 20-year-old Brian…

Pole dancing has arrived in Pocatello, and we’re not talking about a strip club. The area’s first pole fitness club, Notorious…

Idaho’s beautiful rivers and diverse terrain attract fishermen from around the world. With scorching temperatures this summer and little rain,…

OGDEN, Utah — The Idaho Falls Chukars couldn’t hold onto a 3-1 lead as they fell to the Ogden Raptors 5-4 Wednesday night. Fernando Cruz…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its “30 Days, 30 Questions” segment Wednesday night with the answer to question No. 23.…

New statistics from an Idaho non-profit show a troubling trend for Idaho kids. The number of Gem State kids living in households where income is…

It’s chicken sandwiches with a side of politics when Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy recently made public comments in support of the…

About 4,000 teens from 14 to 18 are expected on the Brigham Young University-Idaho campus for a two-day Youth Conference on Aug. 17 and 18. The…

More than half of U.S. counties, including some in Wyoming, now are classified by the federal government as natural disaster areas mostly because of…

Former Ponzi scheme operator Daren Palmer is making headlines again, as a Bonneville County Republican leader made a federal court appearance…

A Jackson man reported missing Tuesday has been located. Jackson Police say 33 year old Andrew Kalenak was located safe in the Jackson Hole area…

Rexburg police have arrested a woman they say took three children illegally. Heather Anne John, 29, of Orem, Utah, was arrested at 4 p.m. Monday at…

Local 4-H fairs are underway across the state with the usual livestock competitions and arts projects, but also, some birthday cake. The youth…

Closing the achievement gap and raising graduation rates, all while preparing for an entirely new accountability system; Tuesday, the…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its “30 Days, 30 Questions” segment Tuesday night with the answer to question No. 24.…

A trial accusing a local Republican Party leader of profiting from Daren Palmer’s ponzi scheme began Tuesday in Pocatello. Bonneville County…

A 15-year-old Teton County girl was hospitalized with cuts and bruises Monday night after she was abducted from a field where she was working. The…

A search warrant for stolen property led to three people being arrested on drug-related charges after deputies said they found a meth lab in the…

A Tennessee man has been selected as the newest director of the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. Mayor Jared Fuhriman announced Monday that Craig H.…

Federal, state and local law enforcement officers have raided a large and sophisticated marijuana growing operation on state land in the mountains of…

Idaho Falls’ Diversified Metal Products Inc. is preparing to move a power plant component to the Midwest this week. At about 200,000 pounds, it…

Rexburg businessman Michael Justin Hoopes has been ordered to pay more than $10.4 million in restitution and a civil penalty of over $1.4 million for…

Both directions of traffic Interstate 15 near Fort Hall are clear after a one-vehicle accident Tuesday. Both southbound lanes had been blocked from…

Rangers spent Monday responding to several accidents, including one that resulted in death. According to a news release Tuesday, they were: A head…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he wrecked his truck in attempts to kill his 30-year-old passenger. Colby Heaton, 42, of Idaho…

A search team mobilized in Teton County, Idaho to look for a girl who was believed to be missing in the mountains. County dispatch confirms the…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars won their second game to start the second half of the season Monday night with a 4-3 victory over…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its segment, “30 Days, 30 Questions” Monday night with question No. 25. “Can Firth…

It was an exciting night in Rexburg, as the city held it’s annual street fair, parade and dance. The event is held every year to help kick off…

Idaho has a rich tradition of military service and this week it will be honored by a visit from a high-standing member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.…

Speed Connect is based in Michigan and has opened its first eastern Idaho branch in Idaho Falls. The goal is to update Idaho’s Internet…

Fire managers said Monday afternoon that they were battling old and new fires. The Ridge Top fire combined with the East fire and burned more than…

A billboard in southwestern Idaho is drawing comparisons between President Barack Obama’s foreign policy and the Colorado shooting…

Madison County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide. The sheriff’s office responded Saturday at 6 p.m. to a suspicious death…

Idaho officials have killed two bull bison that wondered out of Yellowstone National Park, citing concerns over the spread of brucellosis to cattle.…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested Saturday night after police said she tried to hit her husband with a minivan. Teresa Furniss, 33, was arrested on…

Evacuees are allowed back home after the Bingham County fires broke out Friday afternoon. Seven homes were evacuated Friday evening because of three…

A Ucon mother is desperately looking for her missing teenage son. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a missing person’s…

Around 3 p.m. on Sunday,the Idaho State Police responded to a one-vehicle rollover crash on U.S.Highway 30, east of Lava Hot Springs. 53-year-old…

It’s a scary thing to think about: Would you be able to tell if you or someone you love showed symptoms of a stroke? Response time after a…

Local Marine corps members got together to celebrate Semper Fi style on Sunday. The annual get-together is typically just a way for the military…

Police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store early Sunday morning in Idaho Falls. According to police, the male suspect entered the…

Hundreds of motorcycle riders descended on Pocatello over the weekend for the annual POW-MIA Awareness Rally. Despite the constant motorcycle…

With summer winding down, many students and families are looking ahead to the start of the school year. Traditional American students aren’t…

A three-car collision on the intersection of County Line Road and 3400 East sent two people to the hospital with serious injuries. Bonneville County…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line continued its countdown to high school football with the “30 Days, 30 Questions” segment Friday…

The Museum of Idaho is getting ready to welcome a very special guest, and it could be anyone. Museum staff are expecting their 1 millionth visitor,…

The people of Idaho Falls are reacting to the news that their mayor has been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, a condition affecting…

The 2012 London Summer Olympic Games have officially begun. More than 500 athletes make up Team USA and while there is competition in the air,…

A fire was burning in Drummond on Friday. A Local News 8 viewer submitted a photo of the fire destroying a structure, but it was not immediately…

A bizarre new Internet scam is showing up in eastern Idaho. Scammers masquerade as the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It might as well be called…

The Idaho Falls mayor revealed Thursday that he has been diagnosed with a mild-short term memory impairment. Jared Fuhriman said the diagnosis of MCI…

The FBI is asking the public’s help in identifying a man who has robbed at least five banks nationwide, including one in Pocatello. During each…

The Teton County, Idaho, Sheriff’s Office said a teacher died in a single-car rollover Thursday night. The driver, Matt Jenkins, 27, was…

The Idaho Department of Water Resources has rejected a proposal to build a dam on the Bear River in southeastern Idaho’s Franklin County. The…

Blackfoot School District board member Peter Lipovac says the courses are the result of a statewide effort to preserve the tribe’s language and…

Two Nampa residents were arrested on two counts of possession of a controlled substance with the intent to deliver at Motel 6 in Idaho Falls early…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line’s segment, “30 Days, 30 Questions” continued Thursday night with question No. 29.…

A local non-profit CEO is moving up to take a position at the state level. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter appointed New Day Products CEO Terry…

Intelligent and fun-loving, Tristan is a darling little boy with a wonderful sense of curiosity. He loves learning new skills and is so proud to have…

Idaho Falls responded to an incident at the Wells Fargo Bank at the Idaho Falls mall shortly after 6 p.m. on Thursday. Patrol Lt. Curtis Stacey said…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has been forced to try to keep air and water clean on a much smaller budget over the last few years.…

A new effort by law enforcement called “operation Log Jam” raided locations in 109 cities across the country — including 11 in Twin…

A local business is taking a new approach when it comes to the way Idahoans view health care policy. Since the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the…

Modular building manufacturer ATCO Structures and Logistics has temporarily delayed hiring 60 people who received job offers from the company, said…

A Fort Hall man pleaded not guilty Thursday to the charge of sexual abuse of a child. Maurice Edmo, 27, was indicted by a federal grand jury in…

The city of Pocatello announced Thursday that it has a website dedicated to the recovery of the land affected by the Charlotte Fire. The Charlotte…

Acting on an anonymous tip, Idaho State Police Wednesday night used aerial support to local 12 marijuana grow sites in a Gooding County corn field.…

The supervisor of the Jackson office of the Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been recognized with this year’s Director’s Award. Tim…

There are many ways to help victims of the Charlotte fire, and the list is growing. The following information will updated as warranted. Red Cross…

A southeastern Idaho woman nearly fell over when she was reunited with the diamond wedding ring she lost four years ago. The Standard Journal of…

An October 26, 2011 traffic stop on Teton Pass was worth $6,972 to the Teton County, Wyoming Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, the Wyoming…

Get ready to pay more at the grocery store checkout. That’s the word from the U.S. Department of Agriculture today as they released their…

Victims of the Charlotte fire stood up to ask for more local, state and federal resources at a meeting with Bannock County Commissioners on…

Two men found hiding in nearby bushes were arrested Wednesday night in the attempted burglary of a utility trailer. Officers were called to the 500…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Sports Line kicked off the countdown to high school football Wednesday with its first installment of “30 Days, 30…

Dust storms have been shutting down part of Interstate 15 for years. But now, for the first time, the Idaho Transportation Department is cleaning up…

For centuries, people have been fascinated with the universe, particularly our one greatest source of natural light and heat – the sun. But did…

After two years of dwindling potato harvests, this fall’s crop may just make up for it. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, potato…

One Idaho Falls developmental disability services agency will drastically cut services and another will close for good. Both agencies on Wednesday…

Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter brought state government to Teton County on Tuesday for Capital For A Day in Victor. Idaho leaders said no matter…

Do you remember when you turned 6 years old? Did you want a pony, Matchbox cars, or a Barbie doll? A little girl from Rigby would rather trade in her…

Four Utah college students spent a long night on a rock shelf off the north bank of the Snake River below Lower Mesa Falls before they were rescued…

Brad Bauges has been named President and CEO of East Idaho Credit Union. The credit union’s board of directors selected Brad Bauges to become…