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Several hundred people are expected at a rally in Salt Lake City on Saturday to protest Mormon policy changes targeting gay members and their…

The number of homeless children attending schools in Twin Falls is on the rise. The Times-News reports that as of October, 272 homeless students were…

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Meet Jackson Moreau. Cupcakes are his favorite but he loves something else even more. “Selling and making cupcakes to earn money for Primary…

In recent years, there has been an increased focus on math and science in the schools, often at the expense of fine arts programs which have been…

Update: Bonneville County Sheriff’s office has a juvenile in custody in connection to the incident. The investigation has shown the damage to…

Four people from seven different schools throughout Idaho and Utah will be defending themselves from hacker scenarios. The teams will be up against…

We hear about economic development all the time and typically associate that with bringing in more businesses. While that is a big part of it, there…

Fort Hall Police and the FBI are investigating a two vehicle crash that left two dead Thursday morning. At around 3 a.m. a truck being driven by…

The Bonneville Youth Development Council held its 11th annual Trapped Sober Conference to educate high school students on the dangers of drunk…

The popular TED talks will becoming to Rexburg when the locally organized TEDxRexburg is held on December 5, 2015. The independently organized event,…

A 48-year-old Texas man suspected in a triple shooting that left one man dead made his initial appearance in District Court in Butte. The Montana…

The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a letter to help clarify its new policy on children of same-sex…

Wyoming Game and Fish biologists believe 900 to 1,000 elk are living in the Snake River corridor between Grand Teton National Park and the town of…

In Wendi Straub’s zoology class at Idaho Falls High school students team up to figure out the answers to problems at a series of stations…

Idaho Falls Police say an attempted burglary suspect is still on the run as of Thursday night. It happened at a home in the 800 block of Pescadero…

A crash on Highway 20 near the Lorenzo Bridge has been cleared. The Madison County Sheriff’s office says a semi truck was crossing the…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Rexburg Police Department have arrested a Rexburg man on two counts of statutory rape and one count of…

A student at ISU received an award today from the Public Safety Department for reporting a child left alone in a car during an unusually warm day in…

The construction industry was hit hard during the 2008 recession. Now, the industry is rebounding and there are jobs that need to be filled. Some…

Taking wedding photos and selfies on the train tracks has become popular. Sargent Jeff Edwards with the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said…

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The Idaho Independent Living Council collected public feedback today on how to develop a three year plan. That plan will be designed to better serve…

The Boil Water Order still remains in effect for the residents and businesses of Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon and South Park Service Center. Teton…

In support of Every Kid in a Park, the Bridger-Teton National Forest will offer one free Christmas tree cutting permit to fourth graders who present…

Pocatello police are questioning a man they pulled over for a traffic stop in the vicinity of Beth and Lucille Streets at around 11:20 p.m.…

Leadore School has 75 students grades K-12 all in one building. This year there are four graduating seniors. There are seven first graders and only…

While not all military veterans see combat, the transition from a military environment to an educational one can still bring its challenges. Jessie…

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office and the Blackfoot Police are looking for a 63-year-old man who walked away from the Cedar Center Assisted…

Applebee’s honored veterans Wednesday by serving up free meals. The restaurant also does something else that is special. One table is set aside…

The Haven is a shelter in Idaho Falls. The manager, Anne Johnson, said it has been around for about 26 years. She took Eyewitness News anchor Todd…

Now going on 7 years, Rexburg held its annual Veterans Day Memorial Ceremony today in the Rexburg Tabernacle. With music provided by the Madison High…

Blackfoot High School students learned about the bravery of the Japanese-Americans on the West Coast who were gathered up and put into internment…

Hillcrest High School made sure that its students understood the importance of Veterans Day Wednesday . Veterans and their families came for an…

Update: The accident that was causing traffic delays has now been cleared and all lanes are open again. Original story: Traffic is being delayed at…

Here is a list of the various events and giveaways being held throughout the area to honor our local Veterans. November 9th Taylorview Junior High…

There’s a new religion in town. According to a report by the Pew Forum on religion, one quarter of the people who live in Idaho belong to the…

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted 1,976,759 firearm background checks through the National Instant Criminal Background Check System in…

Organizers of the annual “Cranksgiving” event are asking for the community’s help in collecting 1,000 turkeys to donate to the…

Tuesday night one local veteran got recognized for his service more than four decades ago. Navy submariner Larry Watson was honored at a veterans…

In honor of Veterans Day, local veteran Frank Randall just returned from an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz talked…

There’s an epidemic facing America that is taking more lives than the war on terror, and that is veteran suicide. Kris Paranto a retired US…

Some Melaleuca employees are smiling big. Tuesday the company gave out over $2 million in loyalty and longevity bonuses. The bonuses are given to…

The U.S. Department of Education ranks Idaho dead last when it comes to high school seniors going on to college.. A senior at Hillcrest high school…

Bears, noxious weeds, fires, water levels, hydroelectric production, and fishery issues, these were just some of the topics discussed at the…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest Christmas tree permit sales are in full swing for the holiday season. Permits are for sale at Forest Service offices…

The ISU Credit Union hosted their 9th annual luncheon today at the Clarion Hotel to raise money for their dual credit scholarship program. Many…

For this Veteran’s Day season, Wal Mart is sponsoring green lights for vets. During this time, everybody in the country has been encouraged to…

Tired of getting calls know to be a scam? The Better Business Bureau is making it easier for people to report those. It’s through a free online…

A break in the water main on Highway 89 this Tuesday morning led to a lack of water to the residents and businesses in Rafter J, Adam’s Canyon…

October was a record breaking month as Yellowstone National Park visitation passed the 4 million mark. The park recorded 252,013 recreational visits…

The mayors of Pocatello and Chubbuck continue to talk with the United States Postal Service about the closure of the Pocatello Processing Center. On…

A hunter in the Clarks Fork area is recovering after being attacked by a grizzly bear near the Wyoming-Montana state border. The Cody Enterprise…

An Idaho Falls man has lived here quietly building his business, but now he’s accused of being one of Australia’s most wanted fugitives.…

Local News 8’s Chelsea Brentzel interviews journalist about the “Australian Fugitive” living in Idaho…

An Idaho Falls man has lived here quietly building his business, but now he’s accused of being Australia’s most wanted fugitive.…

The Wyoming Department of Transportation has reopened Wyoming Highway 22 from Wilson to the Idaho State Line (Teton Pass.) The pass was closed for…

A group of Brigham Young University-Idaho students are teaming up with a local business to show support for veterans. Monday the group set up a booth…

After examining home insurance rates in in cities all over Idaho, the consumer website ValuePenguin found the Gate City residents have the cheapest…

Starting this week, tribal members can get a new ID showing their veteran status. The design of the card shows a bald eagle juxtaposed with the U.S.…

Car enthusiasts are talking about a truck built right here in Eastern Idaho. It’s called a rat rod and it was built in Rexburg. It took over…

Getting in and out of Target and other nearby stores in Ammon just got a bit easier with the completion of a new exit onto Hitt Road. The one way…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 33-year-old Gary R. Wright for two counts of aggravated assault with a vehicle as a deadly weapon and malicious injury to…

Those who lived through World War II are known as the greatest generation. They can teach us a lot about history, and they can also teach us about…

A group of Brigham Young University Idaho students have teamed up with a couple or local businesses, and set up a booth to give thanks to veterans.…

The Idaho Fall Police Department is investigating the death of a woman in her sixties who was found dead near the Haven Community Center. Officers…

One of Australia’s most wanted fugitives was found by “60 Minutes Australia” in Idaho Falls. Michael Hand vanished from Australia…

In an annual birth report card, a national advocacy group gives Idaho an A grade for its low level of premature birth rates. March of Dimes, a…

A local soup kitchen in Idaho Falls is lending a helping hand, to make sure those who are hungry get a warm meal. It’s a full kitchen with…

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho.. For highlights, see www.localnews8.com/sports or the Sports section of…

Friday night the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released an interview with Elder Todd D. Christofferson a member of the church’s…

The election for a central fire district’s commissioner seat is being thrown out. It was a hot race for the seat, incumbent Roger Anderson only…

The Idaho National Laboratory will play a key role in President Obama’s clean energy solution for combating climate change. The Department of…

A shooting in Adams County has many folks thinking about open range laws. A driver there hit a bull on the road, but who’s fault is it: the…

The Pocatello Fire Dept. and American Red Cross teamed up to bring free smoke detectors to houses that need it most in the valley. Community…

It’s been 35 years since Randall Leach was reported missing. He was last seen in Idaho Falls walking away from a dairy farm on November 7,…

Idaho House Speaker Scott Bedke says better clarification surrounding when and how legislation is vetoed is needed to avoid the high-profile lawsuit…

A 12-foot Columbian mammoth tusk has been unearthed in Idaho and scientists say more of the fossil skeleton might still be buried at the site.…

Caribou-Targhee National Forest officials said possible management changes in the region’s sage grouse habitat areas could affect regional…

Idaho State police report that on Thursday just before 5:30 p.m. troopers were called to a crash about 14 miles north of Ashton. Gregory Griffith of…

UPDATE: During a court hearing in Idaho Falls Thursday, Tony Sawyer waived extradition to Montana. He will be returned to Butte to face murder…

Common Core is changing the way teachers teach and students learn. Its more rigorous standards require students to think more critically. Sixth grade…

The city of Ammon now has a city seal. People submitted seal designs and citizens voted on them during Ammon Days.The seal adopted Thursday night…

It was packed at the Ammon city council meeting Thursday night. Some people came out to voice their support for the council and mayor. The group did…

The annual March of Dimes Premature birth report card released its grades. It gives an overview of national birthrates and takes into account…

Some of the pilots for United Airlines are taking a day from flying the skies to stop at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and spread smiles to…

Wyoming Game and Fish officers issued four citations and five warnings after posing a mule deer decoy near the Wyoming-Idaho border in October. The…

U.S. Sen. Jim Risch today met with Dan Ashe, Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, to discuss the dramatic increase of the grizzly bear…

It was known as an inner city drug, but now heroin is making its way across the country– southeast Idaho isn’t an exception. When asked about…

The investigation into an attempted burglary in Soda Springs has led police to a multi-state crime operation. A man in Soda Springs was shot after…

Four of our legislators took a tour of a non-traditional high school. They saw how the technical school works and how funding would help grow the…

Now that elections are over Bonneville school district is working to implement both bonds passed last night. The district will build a new high…

New numbers out of the Idaho National Laboratory show the government center spent nearly $130 million with businesses in Idaho. Most of that was…

A local father who attends BYU-Idaho plans to fulfill a lifelong dream of opening a preschool in Rexburg. Jonathan Doramus said, he wants it up and…

A program featuring the Lava Hot Springs Inn will air on the Travel Channel Saturday. Cable-One has the program listed to air at 10 p.m. MT. Dish…

Voters have approved bonds to build a new high school, auditorium and football stadium in the Bonneville School District. Excitement and tears of joy…

Here is a list of links to the results for city elections in eastern Idaho sorted by county. Bannock County Bear Lake County Bingham County…

Menan Menan Mayor Menan City Council 2-Yr (Top 2) Menan City Council 4-yr (Top 2) Mudlake Mudlake Mayor Rigby Rigby City Council (Top 4) Rigby Sunday…

School District 93 Bond Vote Bonneville Dist. 93 High School Bond Q1 Bonneville Dist. 93 Aud & Stadium Bond Q2/ap/pstrongIdaho Falls/strong/pp/a…

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