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The Oregon standoff trial entered its second week with a fish biologist testifying that occupiers left her office at the Malheur National Wildlife…

A man suspected of lighting fireworks that sparked a blaze in the Boise foothills has pleaded not guilty. The Idaho Statesman reports 19-year-old…

Police say a man is under arrest after pretending to be a U.S. Marshal to try and avoid paying two escorts. Authorities said Monday that Joel Graf…

The southern Idaho city of Hailey is restricting the use of cellphones while driving. The Idaho Mountain Express reports that a new law, which goes…

The Kind Community organization worked together with Idaho State University’s activities board to launch their weeks with a combined…

Firefighters are working to fully contain a grass and sagebrush fire in the Birch Creek Road area near US Highway 26. The fire began around noon…

No one was seriously hurt, but a crash at 97th North and 5th East, north of Idaho Falls toppled a power line. Two vehicles were involved in the…

Some people in Pocatello are saying wildlife coming into neighborhoods has become a bigger problem than ever. Recently, near the Johnny Creek area,…

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A southwesterly flow is bringing in much warmer temps over the next 48 hours, before major changes head our way by the end of the week. Tonight, some…

Idaho Power is celebrating its centennial anniversary this year. As part of its anniversary, the company has put together a traveling exhibit of its…

Two days after fire destroyed a bar in Mud Lake, dozens of community members got together to rally around the bar owners. Nikki and Scottie Thomson…

Sam Tower, who is currently a detective with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, will be the Rigby Police Department’s new chief…

Weeks after fire crews contained the Henry’s Creek Fire burning, Idaho Fish and Game warns thousands of deer could die, a result of their…

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest has outlined four major prescribed burns this fall. The controlled fires will be ignited between mid-September…

Dennis joins Local News 8 and Eyewitness News from Chicago, where he studied broadcast journalism at Columbia College Chicago. At Columbia, Dennis…

People in Chubbuck got to see a 12,000 pound potato. The “Big Idaho Potato Truck” made a stop at the Chubbuck McDonald’s on…

A bar in Mud Lake caught fire early Thursday morning. Painted Pony Bar and Grill, formerly known as the Wayside Saloon, was reported at approximately…

With the Rio games over, the next Olympic Games are in 2018. Local News 8/Eyewitness News 3 anchor Dan Larkin caught up with a winter Olympian who is…

Dry weather for Friday, gusty winds for the weekend as a storm system moves through Montana. Friday, Sunny, with a high near 67° to 70°. East…

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Old Town Pocatello is getting some new recognition. As part of a campaign to help revitalize the neighborhoods of Old Town, Neighborworks added some…

For the first time, the state water resource board held its meetings in Pocatello. Several big topics were on the agenda for discussion. One of the…

Sandy Baiocco is the director of the newly-opened Center for Hope in Idaho Falls. “There’s a lot of people hurting in Idaho Falls and we…

Veterinarians in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas are reporting some cases of parvo virus. Vets say while there doesn’t seem to be an outbreak…

Companies interested in putting up cell towers in Pocatello will have some new policies to follow. Pocatello is rewriting city code 15.42, which…

Fair use of water in Idaho is an issue that’s been going on for quite awhile. The state is working on a plan to make sure everyone uses water…

A local taco spot has been named the best in the state by BuzzFeed. Morenita’s in Idaho Falls opened in 1991. It started as a taco truck and…

Fire caused an estimated $10,000 damage to a structure that was being used as a paint shop. The fire was reported at 5:14 p.m. at 2011 W. Heyrend…

The Idaho Transportation Department project will be bringing changes to the I-15/Road Road Interchange — all in the name of safety. One part of…

Linda Rothman and her landlords sifted through the remains of what used to be her home, looking for anything that might have been spared by the…

Linda Rothman and her landlords sifted through the remains of what used to be her home, looking for anything that might have been spared by the…

A Washington man was killed in a two-car collision south of Idaho Falls Monday. Bonneville County Sheriff’s office said Frank J. Kennedy III,…

A hidden gem in Saint Anthony is the Teton View Lavender Farm. Its peak season is during the month of July but visitors can get their fix of lavender…

Idaho State University released its numbers for 10th-day enrollment. Enrollment for fall 2016 is 11,025. That’s a 2.1% decrease from fall 2015.…

Idaho State University released its numbers for 10th-day enrollment. Enrollment for fall 2016 is 11,025. That’s a 2.1% decrease from fall 2015.…

The southern entrance to Yellowstone National Parkwas closedagain Sunday evening after the Berry Fire moved back toward the road. Fire activity…

Phillip Francke, 23, was arrested and charged in April on 16 felony counts of enticing a child through the internet. Francke’s arrest came…

Idaho Falls Police have arrested a man who has ‘dined and dashed’ from several restaurants in the Idaho Falls Area. 35-year-old Davide E.…

Almost everyone can remember what they were doing when disaster struck 15 years ago in New York City and Washington, D.C. To honor the 15th…

Phillip Francke, 23, was arrested and charged in April on 16 felony counts of enticing a child through the internet. He was in court Friday for…

The Madison Fire Department held a 5K run at Porter Park in Rexburg on Saturday to honor those who died on 9/11. This year marks the 15th anniversary…

It’s been a pretty dry summer with little rain so far. The dry summer has taken a toll on local reservoirs. Right now, the American Falls…

Scores for all the games for Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming team. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of our app.…

An Idaho Falls firefighter was one of two firemen in the state to receive the Idaho Medal of Honor Friday. Sean Allen, of the Idaho Falls Fire…

The State Board of Education has a goal to see 80 percent of high school students go on to college right after they graduate. Right now the statistic…

A local breast cancer survivor’s story shows the significance in getting mammograms — you may have noticed her on a Yellowstone Highway…

UPDATE: 9/09/16 7:30 p.m. Philip Klein issued this statement Friday evening about a civil suit filed against his firm and its investigation into the…

The city of Idaho Falls is hoping to improve traffic flow. The City Council approved the removal of five traffic signals around town. Those signals…

Fifth-grade students at Woodland Hills Elementary School are getting outside for a unique learning opportunity. The kids, parents and faculty have…

A disease similar to one responsible for a fish kill last month in the Yellowstone River may be responsible for an outbreak on the South Fork of the…

Idaho State Lottery officials are asking potential vendors to provide information on how they would offer Keno, simulated racing, fantasy sports and…

U.S. government officials and the mother of a Utah man jailed in Venezuela are worried about his deteriorating health. Kevin Brosnahan, spokesman for…

Utah public records officials are ordering the Provo and Orem police departments to release a report showing any time a Brigham Young University…

A teenager shot with a pellet-type gun after a homecoming pep rally at a suburban Salt Lake City high school has been released from the hospital…

Sunday, September 11 will mark the 15th anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Several activities are taking place…

UPDATE: 9/9/16 11:45 a.m. A vacant home at 2486 N. 25th East (Hitt Road) in Idaho Falls was heavily damaged by fire at around 9 p.m. Thursday. The…

Yellowstone National Park hosted 35 immigrants as they officially became U.S. citizens this week. United States Magistrate Judge Mark L. Carman held…

Jefferson County detectives believe the arrest of Mark Vielma, 25, of Idaho Falls Monday may have resolved a number of vehicle burglaries. Detective…

We’re learning more about the investigation of an Idaho Falls murder that happened more than 20 years ago. The Bonneville County Prosecutor has…

The Blackfoot City Council has decided to move ahead with a swimming pool bond election, but has not finalized the options that will be on that…

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One North Carolina man is giving a whole new meaning to taking long walks. He’s on a journey to walk across the U.S. – coast to coast.…

It’s time to “Fill the Boot.” The Pocatello fire fighters annual fundraiser is Friday. So fire fighters will bel hitting the…

Aviation history is in Idaho Falls for the weekend. On Thursday, the Eastern Idaho Chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association brought in the…

The Museum of Idaho on Thursday morning announced Karen Baker of Washington state as its new executive director. “Oh, I cannot even explain how…

Construction work on the I-15 exit ramp at Grandview Drive in Idaho Falls created some slow moving traffic at the Broadway Avenue exit Thursday. The…

The lightning caused Tin Cup fire saw increased activity Thursday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the fire was highly visible from…

Traffic was backed-up in the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at milepost 108, near Shelley after a trailer overturned. Idaho State Police said that…

A fire area closure was lifted at noon Thursday on the Tie Canyon fire west of Victor, Idaho. While the closure was lifted, there is still heat in…

The Blackfoot City Council has decided to move ahead with a swimming pool bond election, but has not finalized the options that will be on that…

Firefighters plan a burnout on the Maple Fire east of the Madison River in Yellowstone National Park Thursday. Ignition of fires is likely to begin…

Idaho Falls Police arrested a man and woman Wednesday afternoon after puncturing holes in their claim to have been robbed at gun point. William J.…

Attorneys for former Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen want part of his criminal sentence set aside. Olsen was sentenced to 15 days in jail and 3…

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As a parent, it’s always a good feeling to see your child’s test scores go up. For Joseph Ryner, it was definitely exciting. “My…

In front of Century High School on Wednesday, Pocatello/Chubbuck District 25 administrators and school board members gleefully released balloons into…

A local woman from Rigby is in a new movie with Steven Seagal. The movie is called “The Perfect Weapon” and is in theaters on Friday.…

If you’re looking at selling a home, now might be a pretty good time to do it. New data from the analyst group, Corelogic, shows that current…

Dry, breezy conditions fanned the Tin Cup Mountain fire in the Star Valley area Wednesday. The Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center said the fire…

The JRM Foundation for Humanity has announced its 2016 Idaho Hometown Heroes. The family foundation was established in 2011 and follows a…

Authorities are investigating the death of a 26-year-old Dixie State University student who was found unresponsive in a bathroom stall on campus. The…

A federal judge says the U.S. government was wrong to exclude portions of five western states when it designated critical habitat for the imperiled…

An 18-year-old high school student has pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting a black teammate in an Idaho locker room. The Times-News reports…

Bingham County deputies arrested Colton Merrill, 23, after a high speed pursuit at around 11:45 p.m. Tuesday. Sheriff Craig Rowland said Merrill…

– Non-union workers in Idaho could be required to pay some fees to the unions that represent them if a lawsuit pending in federal court…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ) is lifting an air quality caution for both Custer and Lemhi Counties. As of Wednesday, IDEQ has…

Two initiatives may encourage more bicycle traffic in Jackson. Eagle Scout Evan Scott has won Town Council approval to install bike racks at several…

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The Advanced Opportunities program will give $4,125 to students in the 7th through 12th grades to help pay for college credits and certifications to…

The Idaho Falls Zoo is looking towards another record year with an estimated 123,000 plus visitors for the season and a $3.54 million impact on the…

As Jacqualine Thomas, the pastor at Praise Temple of God in Pocatello, walked through the Bistline Building Tuesday she was already describing what…

Update 09/06/2016 7:30 pm: Missing Idaho Falls man Allen Hansen was found dead Tuesday. Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office says the man died from…

Idaho State University students have a new and improved place to eat on campus. Tuesday was the grand opening of “The Commons” in Turner…

Kristina May Juarez is accused of stabbing her brother, Ronald Michael Christensen, in July. Christensen’s body was found after police were…

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in our country and the first annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s in our area is this…

A product invented by an Idaho Falls man has gone viral and is high demand all over the world. Now, what it does might surprise you and even gross…

A hunter is recovering from injuries after he was shot by his mother Saturday. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office was called to the Pleasant…

UPDATE; 9/6/2016 4:45 p.m. Idaho Supreme General Manager Wade Chapman says there will be no permanent layoffs at the Firth plant.He credited the…

Update 09/06/2016 12:30 pm: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality has extended the air quality alert for Custer and Lemhi Counties. Air…