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The Fourth of July parade is big in Idaho Falls and that’s why the Interfaith Community Service Project thinks it’s a great chance to get…

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After first banning the use of fireworks throughout Bannock County, folks in Pocatello will be allowed to fire off fireworks for the 4th in some…

A 24-year-old soldier from southeastern Idaho died Tuesday in Afghanistan when enemy forces attacked his unit with small arms fire. Private First…

A Pocatello man was killed in a crash on Interstate 86 Tuesday night. It happened at milepost 53 between Exit 52 The Arbon Valley Highway and Exit 56…

UPPER SNAKE RIVER VALLEY/IDAHO FALLS BLM …RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO9 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY…

POCATELLO, Idaho- The Idaho State Athletic Department had a record number 47 student-athletes named to the Big Sky Conference 2012 Spring…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars gave up six runs in the top of the fifth inning and couldn’t recover, falling to the Ogden…

The Fontenelle fire in western Wyoming continued to burn Tuesday night. It’s scorched more than 56,000 acres of Bridger-Teton National Forest,…

The Charlotte Fire drew resources from all over the state, and on Tuesday, it brought in one more. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter flew in to…

After quite the scare, residents of Idaho Falls no longer have to boil their drinking water. The city water department issued a statement just before…

Ice cream is delicious, but for breakfast? It’s all for a good cause. The second annual Ice Cream For Breakfast awareness campaign was held at…

Because of the noise from fireworks a lot of pets run off scared. The 4th of July holiday is the busiest time of year at animal shelters. Volunteers…

The second half of the year starts off with several new Idaho laws. These laws went into effect Sunday, July 1, which also marks the start of a new…

Fed by bone-dry timber and fanned by hot winds, the four major wildfires burning in Wyoming have swallowed up tens of thousands of acres and forced…

Idaho Falls has lifted its boil order for all impacted areas. The city’s watersuperintendent, David Richards, issued an “all clear”…

The Bridger Teton National Forest reports a new fire is raging in the Teton Wilderness. First reported at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, the “Bear…

In the tinder-dry West, campfires, fireworks and even lit cigarettes are banned across public lands. Another fire-starting culprit, however, remains…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Parker Morin’s 8th inning home run against the Ogden Raptors Monday night was more than just a home run. It was a…

Below are theIndependence Day events going on in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Although the list is long, it is not complete. If you have…

A woman was arrested on charges of felony eluding and felony possession of a controlled substance after police said she attempted to flee from…

A former National Park Service property technician was sentenced for using a government computer to view child pornography, Yellowstone National Park…

Some popular July 4th fireworks shows have been canceled because of the high fire danger across Wyoming. In northeastern Wyoming, the Ucross…

Damage was minor after fire broke out in the lawn and garden area outside K Mart in Rexburg Monday. Rexburg-Madison Fire Division Chief Dave Davis…

With the Charlotte Fire contained and closed roads finally opening back up, it seems like this days-long disaster is finally coming to an end. But…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — Parker Morin celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting his second home run of the year, and the Idaho Falls Chukars beat the…

Idaho Falls is rolled out the red carpet, or in this case the garden, for its sister city. A delegation of 12 people has come over from Tokai, Japan…

A hiker is lucky to be alive after a weekend encounter with a black bear near Alta, Wyoming. Imagine you’re hiking through the woods, alone.…

After a long and stressful weekend, firefighters in Pocatello announced some good news on Monday, the Charlotte Fire is now 100-percent contained.…

As of Monday, the postal service will resume mail delivery to most addresses impacted by the Charlotte wildfire. Where deliveries can’t be…

Bridger Teton National Forest fire managers have ordered an area closure as a result of the Fontenelle Fire in Lincoln and Sublette Counties. The…

Following the lead of Caribou County Commissioners, the Soda Springs City Council has voted to ban all fireworks and open burning within city limits.…

Following the lead of Caribou County Commissioners, the Soda Springs City Council has voted to ban all fireworks and open burning within city limits.…

Two Island Park men face multiple felony charges after they were arrested in connection with a series of burglaries. The Fremont County…

The Fontenelle Fire is burning on the Bridger-Teton National Forest is 5 percent contained, responders announced Monday morning, and road closures…

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho — The Idaho Falls Chukars look to make it two in a row Monday night (7:15) as they host the Ogden Raptors at Melaleuca…

As of 8 a.m. Monday, the fire that destroyed 66 homes in the Pocatello area was 100 percent contained. Monday will be the last day crews will be…

Lighting fireworks on the Fourth of July will be permitted in certain areas of Pocatello after all. In a majority decision announced Monday…

The city of Ashton wants its residents to turn off their lawn sprinklers Thursday. City Clerk Kathy Stegelmeier is asking residents to conserve water…

On Sunday statewide, Idaho launched its ban on texting behind the wheel. Using your phone to send or receive a text while driving is now illegal.…

Producers of ABC’s “Modern Family” program have donated scripts and costumers from the show’s filming in Jackson Hole last…

A man robbed the Maverik Country Store on West Broadway with an assault rifle early Saturday, police said. According to police, the man is white,…

There were 40 trucks with 160 people out working on the Charlotte Fire on Sunday, not to mention all of the volunteers and additional law enforcement…

All evacuees of the Charlotte Fire are finally going back home, as the blaze was 80 percent contained as of 9 p.m. Sunday night. Officials announced…

Thousands of people flocked to Huntsman Springs Golf Course Saturday, June 30, to celebrate America and Independence Day. Festivities began early in…

It was standing room only at a meeting Friday night for people forced out of their homes by the Charlotte Fire. Hundreds of people packed into the…

Saturday’s warm temperatures were the perfect backdrop for Military Appreciation Day in Idaho Falls. Dozens of local community members gathered…

Some evacuations and road closures have been lifted after Thursday’s Charlotte Fire, and Pocatello police are beginning an assessment of areas…

If you’ve ever thought about adopting a horse, this summer may be the perfect time to take one home. A handful of horses and one burro were up…

A fire scorched nearly 2,000 acres between Bancroft and Chesterfield, the East Idaho Interagency Fire Center said. The human-caused fire started as…

A Fort Hall man is dead after succumbing to injuries from a rollover accident early Saturday morning, the Idaho State Police said in a press release.…

A man is in custody after Fremont County deputies said he led them on a pursuit — even after he was Tased. James Kenneth Ward was pulled over…

Family of an Idaho prisoner of war marked the third anniversary of his capture by the Taliban in Afghanistan, saying they hope he’s released…

The fire burning in southern Bannock County near Swan Lake grew to 1,200 acres Friday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the blaze,…

Make sure you know the current fire restrictions in national parks and forests. Yellowstone National Park has implemented temporary fire…

Suzanne Hobbs was with her parents, the Johnstons,in the Century High School parking lotThursday night, as they looked toward the Mink Creek area and…

Ken Meyers had to turn around and leave his homeThursday before he even got to check on it. He spent most of the eveningin the Century High School…

A 48 year old Idaho Falls man was arrested Thursday on charges of aggravated assault after threatening a 39 year old woman and her 16 year old…

Mink Creek Ward Bishop, Efrain Velasquez, lost his home to the Charlotte Fire Thursday night, yet his focus is on his ward members that had their…

Oneida County Commissioners have approved an emergency provision outlawing the use of all fireworks outside Malad City limits effective immediately.…

Bannock County Emergency Management consolidated the Charlotte Fire evacuation center to Holt Arena as Thursday night went on. Our cameras were there…

An 8 year old Star Valley boy was killed in a two vehicle crash on US 89 four miles south of Thayne at 10:38 am Thursday. The Wyoming Highway Patrol…

The Charlotte Fire is still burning Friday morning after crews fought through the night to try to contain the blaze. The fire started just before 3…

There is an evacuation of several buildings in Teton Village, for the second time in as many days. The hour-long evacuation ended at about 4:30 p.m.…

On May 3, Kenadee Wilde was just 8 weeks old when she died of pertussis. And on Wednesday, the Wildes, and their friends, are urging the community to…

A wildfire that sparked Tuesday evening near the Malad Summit was burning 350 acres by Thursday, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said. The…

After overwhelming support and encouragement, Kathy Nave and her clown troupe will be performing in this year’s 4th of July parade in Idaho…

A local search and rescue group is slowly upgrading the equipment volunteers use to save lives, thanks to the help of two grants. SRS is a privately…

For soldiers in the Idaho National Guard, the call of duty can mean strain at home, and work. On Wednesday in Idaho Falls, one employer was honored…

Construction season is one of the most dreaded times of the year. In order to ease orange cone concerns, the city of Idaho Falls explained plans at…

Gardening is a big passion in eastern Idaho, but with freezing temperatures, little rain and high winds, keeping your garden in tip-top shape is…

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fake online car dealership that claims to be based in Idaho Falls. The twist, they said, is no personal…

The Better Business Bureau is warning of a fake online car dealership that claims to be based in Idaho Falls. The twist, they said, is no personal…

The Fourth of July is almost a week away and many people like to celebrate by shooting off fireworks. But not everyone enjoys the beautiful show in…

As wildfires burn throughout the country, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center says it’s lending hands and equipment where it can. But,…

The Pocatello Fire Department wants to make sure fireworks don’t turn in to wildfires. The department released a list of streets where…

ATCO’s new factory in Pocatello opened it’s doors Wednesday, providing jobs for nearly 200 locals, and it could have an even bigger…

Power County authorities are investigating the shooting deaths of two angus cows in the Michaud Creek area Saturday. The Power County Sheriff’s…

After working on it for a year, the people of Pocatello held the first meeting of Pocatello’s All-School Gay-Straight Alliance on June 26,…

If you’re one of the many folks around Idaho Falls who rely on TRPTA to get you around town, changes may be coming your way. The public…

A 17-year-old Rexburg boy was arrested after a Rexburg police bicycle officer said he caught him in the act of a vehicle break-in Monday night. The…

A new type of pest is invading the Gem State. The brown marmorated stink bug has recently shown up in Idaho crops after causing a lot of damage on…

Fire officials say at least 56 structures have been destroyed in a central Utah wildfire, and they’re only halfway through their damage…

A new Indiana law is putting social networking site Facebook under the microscope. So should registered sex offenders be allowed on Facebook? On…

After a rocky last couple of years, the housing market is starting to look up — including the Idaho Falls area. More and more people are…

According to a new report, some local cities have seen a recent drop in car thefts, and that could mean some money saved for car owners. According to…

A family moving from Pocatello to Boise is $100,000 richer. Last week, Heather Palacios was moving her family from Pocatello to Boise when she pulled…

Police have released the names of those involved in a deadly crash Monday on Interstate 15 near Roberts. Ulises Garcia-Amizaga, 19, of Mexico, the…

The Idaho State Police took a moment on Monday to honor two local heroes. Audra Kissel and Aaron Larson both received the state police’s…

Teton County is getting some help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency when it comes to spring flooding. Properties along Teton Creek in…

The evacuation at Teton Village at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort due to a propane gas leak ended at about 1 p.m. Tuesday. The leak was under the tram…

The Red Cross is in desperate need of more blood. The bank ran extremely low during the month of June, falling 50,000 short on donations. Christine…

So far the Gem state hasn’t seen any really big wildfires, but the season is far from over. Local News 8 wanted to make sure everyone is…

Oil prices are at some of their lowest points in eight months, closing Monday at less than $80 a barrel. Around the country, drivers are enjoying…

With wildfires claiming homes and forcing evacuations around the region, local fire departments are reminding people that they can take steps to…

A man was gored by a bull bison near the Norris campground on Saturday in Yellowstone National Park. Park officials say the Massachusetts man in his…

Car crashes are scary enough as it is, but when downed powerlines fall onto cars, the situation becomes even more dangerous. What can you do to stay…

With the scorching temperatures, a lot of people are opting to stay indoors. But for those who live for the outdoor activities — that’s a…

A wildfire burning in the Bridger-Teton National Forest has consumed 100 acres, forest spokeswoman Mary Cernicek said Monday. The Fontenelle Fire…

It is hot in eastern Idaho. Temperatures across the Snake River Plain reached over 90-degrees in some places on Monday. With the heat, comes added…