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Lawmakers are battling over a proposed hunting regulation at the state house. The House Resources Committee is considering a bill that would strip…

The federal tax deadline is about a month away, so the time to get all of your receipts, w2’s and paperwork in order is rapidly shrinking. To…

Ron Paul will talk to supporters at a rally at 7 p.m. in the Idaho Falls Civic Auditorium. Watch it live…

An investigation into the second of two deadly grizzly bear maulings last summer at Yellowstone National Park is unable to conclude if the same bear…

The Idaho Republican caucuses are now only a day away. Since a Republican candidate is still undecided, those still in the running are eying Idaho…

The Idaho Republican caucuses are now only a day away. Since a Republican candidate is still undecided those still in the running are eying Idaho and…

A Blackfoot man died in a car crash Monday. Greg Steely, 57, was driving a 2001 GMC 2500 north on US 93 near Milepost 113. He was alone in the car.…

A series of late-night text messages received on cell phones throughout the region have people calling the Better Business Bureau to verify if they…

Lawmakers have approved a 3.5 percent increase for Idaho’s Department of Correction, with much of the boost going to contracted medical…

Bingham County sheriff officials are investigating the shooting of 19-year-old Dakota Olesen, whom they said was shot by his 16-year-old brother in…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal single-vehicle accident. According to the sheriff’s office, Martine…

On Thursday night, the Pocatello City Council voted unanimously to approve splitting the Alameda plaza into five different plats in preparation for…

When you have to use both hands to count the number of extracurrucular activities a student is involved in, you know she’s a high achiever.…

There were more shakeups Thursday night with local legislators in Bannock and Power counties, and this time it was bipartisan. Pocatello-Chubbuck…

Idaho Falls police officers performing a welfare check arrested a woman after they said she kicked them. Amanda Nicole Rolle, 26, is charged with two…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo has announced the death of a snow leopard. Panja, a 7-year-old male, was euthanized as complications from his fibrosarcoma…

Utah based SME Steel will be shutting down operations at its Pocatello steel plant. The company said that because of lost contracts layoffs have…

Just one day after an extremely well-attended Mitt Romney rally in Idaho Falls, hype is growing over Tuesday’s first-ever Republican caucus in…

March 2 is Read Across America Day for kids all over the country. Woodland Hills Elementary went all out to celebrate. Students flocked to the…

Local governments are putting some extra effort into keeping rivers clean, and some business groups are also joining the call for cleaner water. ISU…

Several car dealerships in Bonneville County recently suffered thousands of dollars in damage when a number of vehicles were vandalized with what…

Mormon church leaders say the church’s policy of not performing posthumous baptisms of Holocaust victims and others unrelated to its members…

Idaho firefighters who get cancer they think is caused on the job are a step closer to winning stronger workers compensation protections.…

Documents released Friday show that Josh Powell told social workers in Washington he liked to take pictures of strangers’ legs in public…

A bill to require drug testing for participants in a state welfare program has cleared its first hurdle in the Wyoming Senate. The Senate’s…

A high-ranking LDS church official will address the church?s young adult members from Rexburg on Sunday. Elder Quentin L. Cook of the Quorum of the…

Melaleuca CEO Frank VanderSloot is in the national spotlight amid accusations that he threatens journalists to make negative reports about him go…

A gun safe and several guns were stolen from a home on Easy Street, Idaho Falls police said Thursday. The victim reported that sometime between…

Presidential candidate Mitt Romney visited southeastern Idaho and was greeted by what is reportedly one of the largest rallies yet on his campaign…

A group is traveling the state, trying to help people understand what the Affordable Care Act means for health care in Idaho. At it’s core,…

The prosecution and defense called out their final witnesses Thursday in the evidentiary hearing of a man who confessed to the 1996 murder of an…

Due to road closures, all of Fremont School District will be out of school today Thursday March 1,…

A bill to put an internet sales tax in place for Idahoans who purchase goods outside the state died in a House committee, but the debate is not over…

Some welfare recipients may be required to undergo drug tests to qualify for benefits under a bill that has passed the House. Republican Rep. Brad…

Parts of the sexual abuse case against a former junior high school principal will be unsealed. Christopher Cox, 38, who recently resigned from his…

You can watch GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney’s rally at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls starting at 1 p.m. here. We will also post…

A Utah woman has tied a record after she gave birth on a third consecutive Leap Day. David and Louise Estes’ daughter Jade was born Wednesday…

The man convicted 15 years ago for the 1996 murder of Idaho Falls woman Angie Dodge wants his confession thrown out. Christopher Tapp, 35, was in the…

A location has been announced for Mitt Romney’s Thursday visit in Idaho Falls. Republican Mitt Romney will be in town at a rally at 1:10 p.m.…

Pocatello police have released the name of the man they say was shot in the chest at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. They also said the gun, an antique, was…

A bill that would allow Idaho ranchers to use helicopters and live-bait traps to hunt wolves has died in the Senate. This comes after legislators…

Idaho Fish and Game said this year’s mild winter is helping beef up the local deer population that took a hit from last year’s storms.…

Fracking has become one of the biggest buzz words of 2012. It’s a divisive issue, sparking strong opinions and passion for and against the…

Dog owners in Bingham County will soon face some tougher penalties for breaking ordinance rules, after commissioners approved changes on Monday. Law…

Have you ever been pulled over in a traffic stop and then fumbled through your glovebox, only to realize you didn’t have a proof of insurance…

Wednesday was the second day of testimony in the evidentiary hearing to throw out the 1997 confession by Christopher Tapp to the murder of Angie…

During the winter living in Idaho can be a bit pricey, but many Idahoans qualify to receive assistance to pay the heating bill. From August to…

After a rough few years, economists predict 2012 will be the year to invest. Ameriprise Financial senior economist Russell Price said the country is…

The National Weather Service is urging drivers to be careful. The agency has issued a winter weather advisory for snow in southeastern Idaho, which…

The higher education budget in Idaho has fallen fast over the past four years, but it could be bouncing back. Lawmakers approved a budget that will…

Pocatello police and fire units responded to a break-in and attack at 855 1/2 North Garfield just after 2 p.m., said Lt. Paul Manning. The victim…

The Idaho Falls bomb squad is dissecting a possible bomb to find out exactly what it is. A painter in Blackfoot found a suspicious device on Tuesday…

Some Wyoming state lawmakers want to study the possibility of creating a state currency to prepare for the possible collapse of the national…

A group of concerned citizens has filed a petition in Bingham County to recall Blackfoot school board member Peter Lipovac. Prosecutor Scott Andrew…

The South Valley Connector could finally break ground this year after 16 years in the making. On Tuesday, the city of Pocatello held a public meeting…

Six Madison High School students are going where no student from their school has gone before – the VEX Robotics World Championship. It’s…

A snowmobiler from Minnesota is dead after getting caught in an avalanche near Togwotee (TOE’-guh-tee) Pass in western Wyoming. The Jackson…

Alexis Gonzales, who is charged with harboring Joseph Chavez, the suspect in the Christmas Day stabbing death of 20- year-old Buck Garner, was in…

The man police say fired a rifle at a patrol car after leading officers on a chase through Idaho Falls was back in court today, this time for a short…

The Teton County Sheriff’s Office wants the public?s help in identifying those responsible for a burglary at Corner Drug in Driggs at about 6…

Leaders at Areva said a letter sent to its subcontractors on Monday is not as bad as its sounds. Areva officials clarified on Tuesday they are…

Idaho Falls police arrested a 51-year-old man Tuesday morning on a warrant for felony grand theft. The warrant for the arrest of Stanley William…

An outspoken animal activist made a gruesome discovery, waking up to five dead animals on her driveway. That woman believes she’s a victim of a…

It is an election year and medical marijuana has made it into the political playing field. A group in Idaho wants it legal here and a bill is already…

Idaho Fish and Game has two new proposals for hunters, and a third idea that could be considered for legislation. The agency is taking those ideas on…

A 46-year-old Idaho man is facing a felony theft charge after authorities say he snatched another man’s bag from a Salt Lake City airport…

The state of Wyoming is one step closer to passing a bill that would require some welfare recipients to undergo drug testing. It passed the full…

Eyewitness News is ready for another installment of our “Buy Local” series. It’s a chance to showcase local businesses making a…

A controversial bill on the senate floor could potentially void the agreement Idaho has with the feds and put wolves right back under federal…

While Mitt Romney continues his campaign in Michigan ahead of Tuesday’s primary, his son, Josh, paid a visit to eastern Idaho. Romney’s…

Unlike year past, Idaho GOP voters won’t be heading to their usual polling locations. This year, Republicans throughout the state will choose…

Police say a suspicious package left on the doorstep of an Orem home was not a bomb, but was rigged to look like one. Officials with the Utah County…

A proposed gondola connecting a Park City ski resort with another nearby resort is receiving the backing of a Utah Senate panel. Republican Sen.…

NPG of Idaho, eastern Idaho and western Wyoming?s #1 News organization, is looking for a full-time newscast director. Responsibilities include…

KIFI is seeking an Account Executive to call on local businesses and develop new business. If you are smart, eager to train and seeking a long-term…

The Twin Falls Police Department is seeking help in locating a runaway teenager. Jordan Ritter, 16, of Twin Falls was last seen in the early hours of…

A bill to protect the safety of bicyclists has moved out of the House State Affairs Committee. Now it actually stands a chance of becoming a law,…

Wind gusts reaching over 60 mph in Idaho Falls last week completely destroyed signs outside the Cal Ranch store on Anderson Street, and Salon 720…

The flood waters have receded in Ammon, leaving many to face the ruins in their basements. It’s been almost two days since the flood waters…

The heavy winds have abated, but they will soon return. A high wind warning is in effect for southeastern Idaho from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday. The…

In Blackfoot on Saturday, some local knights in shining armor trained to go sword on sword in a battle of the nations. Three men from southeast Idaho…

A city in northern Idaho is cracking down on people who indecently expose themselves to others. The Coeur d’Alene City Council voted earlier…

The U.S. Postal Service plans to end mail processing in three Wyoming cities to save money. Under a plan released Thursday, mail processing now done…

Service and leadership are two qualities of many winners of the United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award. Those traits are certainly…

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission is taking comments on a proposed settlement to a Pocatello manufacturing plant?s request to amend its contract…

After five months of study, the US Postal Service has announced it will move its mail processing operations from the Pocatello Customer Service Mail…

An Idaho Falls police officer shot in the line of duty, and another who was injured, are being honored for their actions last summer. Officer Malin…

A new bill being discussed in the Idaho Senate could relieve the companies that own canals of any liability, should they flood. The bill passed the…

Emergency crews and residents worked to stop flooding in Ammon on Wednesday night. Homes along Tildy Lane and Tildy Circle had their basements…

Statistics show that 12.5 million children and adolescents in the U.S. are obese. In southeast Idaho, although childhood obesity isn’t all too…

With farmers and ranchers growing older each year, the government is trying to help new blood get into the business. Chris Dalley and his family run…

A new get rich quick scam is striking people across the nation. The “work at home” scam is ripping people off for thousands of dollars,…

The BBB Serving the Snake River Region is warning residents to beware of gold scams. Advertisements in newspapers, Internet and television make it…

Here at Local News 8 we’re always keeping an eye on crime rates, but we stumbled on one that caught us completely off guard: one of the most…

Authorities say a 16-year-old boy accused in a plot to blow up his high school is being released to his parents. Utah courts spokeswoman Nancy Volmer…

Senators voted 17-16 to give hunters more chances to open their wallets for exclusive opportunities to shoot big game. Friday’s narrowest of…

Flash flooding devastated a home near Ririe Wednesday. The extremely high winds and warm temperatures caused snow to melt in the higher elevations…

The Senate overwhelmingly backed a bill that would slap repeat animal cruelty offenders with a felony. The bill won on a 31-1 vote Thursday and now…

A bill to increase the separation between cars and bikers narrowly won House introduction, after a majority agreed to at least talk about making…

The wind and rain on Wednesday may have caused a lot of damage, but it had a whole different effect on expecting mothers. Portneuf Medical Center was…