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The water main on 6th Street and 7th Street, between Holmes Avenue and Higbee Avenue, will be shut down on Thursday, July 7 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.…

On Thursday and Friday, July 7-8, HK Contractors will be installing roadway seal coating on Pancheri Drive from the Blue Sky Drive intersection, west…

Pocatello Police arrested Conrad Richard Barrera early Monday on charges of robbery. According to reports, Barrera entered the residence of someone…

Update 7-6-2016 4:50 pm: A Wyoming man has been arrested for murder in connection to the dead body found Tuesday in Teton County. 39-year-old Erik M.…

On Tuesday, Local News 8 caught up with the Idaho Falls Fire Department to get a summary of any damage caused by fireworks over the holiday weekend.…

A young female black bear captured in Teton Canyon Tuesday has been euthanized by Wyoming Game and Fish Department personnel. The bear matched…

With reconstruction of the Great Feeder Canal headgates completed this past winter, locals living near the gates were hoping to be able to drive…

Update 10:10 pm: A public affairs officer with the U.S. Forest Service confirms only 97 acres burned, less than previously thought. Fire crews also…

The 2016 Pocatello water quality report is in from the Water Department, and the results are in the clear. Visiting the department Tuesday, the staff…

UPDATE 1:30 p.m. : Fire managers now estimate the Timbered Dome fire has burned 2100 acres. They said the wind has been pushing the fire back and…

The American Falls school district is looking for a solution to its overcrowding problem at Hillcrest Elementary. In May, the school district put two…

Fort Hall Fire & EMS has ordered a reservation-wide ban on fireworks and open fires. Fire Chief Brian Briggs asked the Ft. Hall Business Council…

Update 7-5-2016 4:00 pm: Zaira Angonas, 47, of Idaho Falls was cited for reckless driving and felony injury to a child after driving a car into a…

Update 7-5-16 2:55 pm: Two black bears were trapped in the Teton Canyon area Monday. One of them is believed to be the bear that has been frequenting…

Bonneville County Commissioners have agreed to continue a contract for Swan Valley ambulance service with the city of Idaho Falls. The county agreed…

A Sam’s Club employee was arrested by the Idaho Falls Police after it was reported that the man had stolen over $1,200 in tires from the store.…

Its unlike many sports, competitive jump rope is gradually making it’s way up to mainstream sports. A local jump roping group called Proform…

Blackfoot is kicking off its Fourth of July celebrations.Everything began Saturday morning with a parade going back to the roots. The parade involved…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in obtaining more information about the theft of prescription…

The DeOrr Kunz, Jr. family is hoping people will join with them this weekend in lighting a candle to remind people to continue looking for the…

“The Biggest Show in Idaho” held in Pocatello every year for the 4th of July attracts people from all over. See one Montana man’s…

The streets of Pocatello were jammed this morning with people trying to find a spot to watch the annual 4th of July parade. The parade is sponsored…

A beach party with a DJ is how a lot of people in Pocatello celebrated their 4th of July. The Portneuf Wellness Complex held a beach party with live…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department believes illegal fireworks caused a fire at an apartment house at 601 John Adams Court at around midnight Sunday.…

Due to the wind the fire marshal has mandated that Vissing Circle and the portion of the River Walk (Greenbelt) path between Vissing Circle and the…

The Chubbuck Police arrested a homeless man after he threatened others with what police say was a non-functioning grenade. On July 1st at 7:40 PM…

Update7-4-2016 12:30 pm: The USDA has provided an update on the status of three fires buring in the Salmon-Challis National Forest. The USDA says the…

Drunk driving, speeding and inattentive driving are all things police warn drivers against all the time. But Idaho State Police said when people are…

The St. Anthony Police Department welcomed a new member to its “Crimes Against Children” task force Saturday. Erik Estrada, who played…

The oldest fireman in Pocatello is turning 98 on the 4th of July,but he’s celebrating his birthday Saturday night. John Farnsworth has been…

The U.S. Forest Service closed seven roads and trails in the Salmon-Challis National Forest Saturday due to the Three Mile Fire. In a press release,…

The Fourth of July isn’t until Monday but people have already started celebrating. Jefferson County is having an all-day event at Jefferson…

One Utah woman died in an accident along highway 91, outside of Preston Friday. The Idaho State Police say “On Friday, July 1 , 2016, at…

A couple of good Samaritans helped put out a car fire in the Albertson’s parking lot in Ammon Friday, and one man in that group was on his way…

A crash southeast of Jackson on Friday, has resulted in the death of 23-year-old Pinedale, Wyoming resident Jessica Sanders and 27-year-old Pinedale…

The Pocatello Fire Dept. wants to remind you this holiday weekend to prevent fires and save homes and lives. Aerial fireworks are illegal. They are a…

As you’re going off to celebrate with fireworks in the sky this weekend, you might be stopping at the firework stand to buy some. But you may…

With the long weekend everyone is packing up their trailers and RVs, and with that, there will be a huge increase in holiday traffic. The Idaho State…

4th of July celebrations are happening all across Eastern Idaho. Here are a few to check out. If you’d like to add your local event to the list…

Humans may love the flash and bang of fireworks on the Fourth of July, but furry friends do not. Pets are scared of fireworks. It causes them to…

The Zika virus is a major concern for people heading to the summer Olympics and an Idaho Falls company is playing a major role in helping with the…

Idaho State Police are responding to a 3 vehicle crash that is slowing traffic on northbound I-15 near the Broadway Exit for Idaho Falls. According…

Grand Teton National Park Rangers rescued a pair of lost hikers Friday morning after the pair activated a personal satellitelocator in Leigh Canyon.…

Starting July 1, Idaho will implement an updated food code for better food safety standards. Incorrect temperatures, under- or over-cooked foods,…

Passing lightning storms have caused a fire near the Sawtell Peak. The Yale Fire, as it is being called, was located by fire crews Thursday morning…

Firefighters are working to contain the 1.5 acre Lane Creek fire about 10 miles north-northwest of Thayne, Wyoming. The Eastern Idaho Interagency…

Parking for the Melaleuca Freedom celebration along US Highway 20 will be prohibited on Monday, July 4th before during and after the event. Parking…

With the 4th of July coming up, the City of Idaho Falls wants to remind people of the rules for reserving a spot to watch the Melaleuca Freedom…

The Power County Sheriff’s office says a one-vehicle crash on June 24th left one Nampa man dead. On June 24, the Power County Sheriff’s…

The Blackfoot Fourth of July celebration continues to grow every year. This year its tackling something no other show in southeastern Idaho has ever…

“Welcome them all or build a wall? Diversity: Good or Bad?” That was the theme of a speech by ISU assistant sociology professor Jeremy…

An accident in a Highway 20 construction zone, sent three people to the hospital near St. Anthony Thursday evening. According to a construction…

Kim Crofts grew up always hearing how much he was like his brother“My mom would always say he’s just the spittin’ image of Blaine…

The Pocatello Fire and Police Department are bringing “Cool Rain” to a park near you in Pocatello this summer. Thursday afternoon, they…

The wait is over for some amazing Japanese cuisine in Chubbuck. The Japanese sushi and hibachi restaurant “Fuji” made its grand opening…

A 4-year-old child fell out of the second story window of a Rexburg apartment complex at 7:39 a.m. Thursday. According to Captain Randy Lewis of the…

The causes of many stillbirths are unknown. Families are often left grieving without answers to their questions. Madison Memorial Hospital nurse Jill…

The Pocatello Fire Department will enforce a ban on certain types of fires beginning Friday in parts of the city. Due to high fire danger and fuel…

A federal grand jury in Pocatello indicted Joshua Black, 34, of Rexburg, Wednesday for unlawfully possessing firearms. The indictment alleges that on…

UPDATE: 9:20 a.m. Thursday Two people were detained at around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday after Bonneville County Sheriff’s Deputies served a search…

For Billy Palmer, the Fourth of July and its accompanying fireworks were always a big event. Especially since his dad was a career soldier and his…

Update 06/29/16 7:35pm A brush fire burning in Fort Hall is now contained at 25 acres. The fire is burning along Interstate 15 and Ross Fork Road.…

According to statistics from kidsandcars.org, 16 children already this year have died from vehicular heatstroke after being left in hot cars for too…

Just in time for Independence Day, 22 people from various countries were awarded their U.S. citizenship today during the naturalization ceremony. The…

A shiny new Ford pickup made its debut Wednesday as the grand prize for the annual Great Snake River Greenbelt duck race. Part of the proceeds from…

The family on Nora Street in Pocatello escaped a bedroom fire that happened early Wednesday morning around 1a.m. Homeowner, Kelly Wartenbe says the…

Chances are you’ve probably seen a few LED street lights as more and more cities and developers use them. Get ready to see a lot in Idaho Falls…

Bannock County Commissioners have ordered a ban on all fireworks and open fires within the county. Commissioners said vegetation conditions in the…

April Carillo, 42, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, pleaded guilty yesterday in United States District Court to preparing false income tax returns for clients…

Brandon Daniel Puckett, 19, was arrested by Pocatello Police at 4:58 a.m. Wednesday after a disturbance at 174 Washington Avenue. According to…

Faced with hot, dry and windy weather conditions, the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire Center has increased the region’s fire potential. A cool,…

Rexburg Police are attempting to locate a man who used stolen credit cards on at least two separate occasions to fraudulently purchase items at…

Rexburg Police are trying to locate a woman who carried $1,906 worth of photos and frames out of the Rexburg Wal-mart store without paying for them.…

According to a recent report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau, nearly 1,400 vehicles were stolen in Idaho in 2015. That’s a 16 percent…

A lawsuit has been filed against the Pocatello-Chubbuck School Disctrict at the U.S. District Court. A few parents in Pocatello are suing because of…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 26-year-old Clayton A. Burton for grand theft after police say he stole a bank deposit worth more than a $1,000 from his…

Dry grass, hot weather, and the Fourth of July all add up to an increase in fire dangers. That’s why fire departments are gearing up for the…

The Idaho Falls Fire Department responded to a small fire at a home at 230 Sunset Drive that was sparked by an internet modem. Rainey Taylor, who…

The Lemhi County Sheriff’s Office says 68-year-old man Thomas Harr, of Salmon, drowned in the Salmon river after a boating accident Saturday.…

State officials with the Idaho Weed Awareness Campaign want to remind people to keep an eye out for poison hemlock a dangerous noxious weed that can…

Update: Idaho Falls Police have released the name of the man killed in an accident on Sunnyside Monday evening. The 67-year-old pedestrian was…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 50-year-old Jerry M. Aguirre for burglary Monday night after he broke into a home and stole several items. Aguirre of…

Western Wyoming fire danger has been elevated to”high” for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park and the Teton…

Idaho consumers purchased 2,506 vehicles that may be affected by a legal agreement with Volkswagen over emission fraud and consumer protection…

You may have seen it driving around town. It’s a red and white striped car with a giant plastic chicken on its roof. While it may look like an…

A local animal rescue group is seeing an increase in the number of animals needing homes. Crazy Lady Rescue in Pocatello said in just the last few…

Update: 1:50 p.m. Ammon Firefighters said the fire started at around 12:05 p.m. in the cabin of the truck, but don’t know for certain what the…

Update 6:22 pm: Idaho Falls Power estimates that it will take 3 hours to repair the lines and restore power to all customers. Original Story: Idaho…

UPDATE: KTVX reports the Amber Alert has been canceled. The mother and three children were found at a 7-Eleven in Salt Lake City. Original story: The…

Cars need to beat the heat too, and with temperatures climbing up well into the 90’s motorist need to be prepared when they hit the roads this…

At a special meeting Monday morning, the Pocatello City Council found that deliberations and a decision in a closed meeting by the Fact Finding Panel…

The families affected by last week’s deadly wreck and fire in Blackfoot gathered on Saturday near the Hawker Funeral Home. They remembered…

Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man for grand theft and drug possession after a report of a suspicious male going through items…

A woman in Weston, Idaho was a semi-finalist in May for a spot on the show “Extreme Huntress.” Now with the judges’ scores and…

KLIM hosted it’s second annual event Saturday at Kelly Canyon that focused on raising money for the off-road riding community. The main idea is…

The Rexburg Police Department is working on four new public announcements focused on safe driving. The first PSA was filmed Saturday morning, and it…

Saturday a celebration of life took place at the OK Ward Park in Chubbuck. A walk-a-thon event raised awarness for the importance of organ donation…

One man has suffered severe burns after a boat caught fire at a Pocatello gas station, Saturday afternoon. The fire started around 2 p.m. at the…

Swan Valley Fire District wants to take its emergency services back almost a year after the Bonnville County Commissioners decided the Idaho Falls…

Investors worldwide were surprised by the outcome of the vote for Britain to withdraw from the European Union. This dramatic shift is making…