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With the big weather changes it’s time to start preparing for those sometimes nasty winter storms. Justin Rees Cabela’s product training…

Farmer’s Insurance has announced plans to relocate most of the people working at its Pocatello regional office to Austin, Texas, Grand Rapids,…

A six day enforcement action by officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO)…

The Idaho Falls Community Food Bank has announced that it will be changing its name to Community Food Basket Idaho Falls effective immediately. The…

Update: Eastern Idaho Public Health and Department of Environmental Quality have now lifted the water advisory for food handlers in Rexburg. Original…

Full-time firefighters in Jackson have organized a new labor union. Local 5067, or Jackson Hole Professional Firefighters, became an official charter…

Can you answer this math question? Will played eight games of basketball with his friends. If Will scored three points each game, how many points did…

Bureau of Land Management law enforcement rangers are working to find the owner of two domestic horses found abandoned south of Challis on October…

Rexburg Police are attempting to identify a person for questioning in connection with the theft of a wallet at BYU Idaho. Police Captain Randy Lewis…

Officials say two men were injured at an Idaho gun show after a vendor from Washington state accidentally fired a rifle. Ada County Sheriff’s…

Frank Lewis White, 55, of Great Falls, Montana, was sentencedtodayto seven years in prison followed by three years of supervised release for unlawful…

The Gate City’s street department is getting ready for the wintry weather. The street department will be meeting with the National Weather…

One man is dead after leading police on a chase in Bingham County. A press release from the Blackfoot Police Department says officers tried to pull…

November is National Diabetes Awareness month, and a new study shows that more and more people are living with the disease. Merri Ann Bowler, a…

Blackfoot is a step closer to building a satellite fire station. The city bought land for the future fire station that will be on the corner of…

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What entrance do you normally accesses the sand dunes? Should the Bureau of Land Management allow large scale events to take place at the sand dunes?…

Jesse Bruce, 25, pleaded guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in 6th District Court in Pocatello Monday. Bruce was initially charged with…

On Sunday, November 1, 2015, at approximately 6:45 p.m. Adams County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 42-year-old Bradley R. Singer for felony malicious injury to property after he caused more than a $1,000 damage to a…

On Sunday November 1st, Bingham County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a woman who had jumped our of a vehicle on Blackfoot River…

This Friday, The City Club of Idaho Falls will host Caroline Heldman for a discussion on “Are We Ready for Madam President?”. Heldman is…

Due to the need to adjust for precinct sizes Bonneville County has issued a new precinct map. To determine your precinct and polling place click…

Christmas is 54 days away, we have some tips that could save consumers time and money when holiday shopping. During the holiday season there are so…

An eastern Idaho farmer says he’s experimenting with mineral oil on his potato crops as a cheaper alternative to limit the transmission of…

Be ready to learn more about advertising, sales and marketing in the next year and position yourself for an exciting career! As an Advertising…

UPDATE 7:15 p.m.: The man has been identified as Johnny Cox. A couple involved with a string of burglaries in the area were caught at the Ammon…

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) – Wildlife managers have euthanized 24 grizzly bears in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem so far this year. Information…

Pocatello Zoo is closing for the season, but before they do, they decided to close it with a special event for the community on Halloween. Zoo Boo…

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…

Our photographers caught a glimpse of this ghoulish horseman near Chuck-A-Rama in Ammon…

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It’s only October, but a lot of stores are preparing for the holidays by hiring seasonal employees. Target for example is currently looking for…

The Snake River Alliance is hosting an art gallery featuring artists from Idaho, and their point of view concerning nuclear waste cleanup at the…

An event was held Friday to show appreciation for the men and women who supported the nation’s nuclear efforts during World War II. The day is…

Just over 1 in 9 people out of 795 million are undernourished globally. Today, Allegis Financial Partners is helping to battle hunger and help save…

A federal grand jury in Pocatello has indicted Charles Eugene Allhands, 52, of Fort Hall on charges of distribution of methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney…

The Bridger-Teton National Forest has accepted an offer for the east 10-acres of the forest’s 15-acre parcel on North Cache Street in Jackson.…

A letter delivered through the Ammon city utility bill is causing a bit of controversy. The letter sent by the mayor and its council members shows…

The Ammon mayor and city council are under fire after sending a letter out to the community. It arrived in everyone’s utility bill. It shows…

A disabled veteran from the Twin Falls, Idaho, area was in Idaho Falls Thursday. He got more than he bargained for in a real good way. Mark Yearsley…

Benny’s Pantry is now open in Idaho Falls. Thursday the pantry held a ribbon cutting at the Bennion Student Union building at University Place…

The city of Rexburg is growing; that means the fire department has to grow too.But the downtown location didn’t provide enough expansion land,…

A former Blackfoot High School officer is in court accused of possessing illegal drugs. He was in court for a preliminary hearing. Paul Hardwicke is…

A new program with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is making it so parents can get expert advice about their kids health when the…

Idaho State University’s Department of Public Safety has been recognized as a spotlight department by the International Association of Campus…

With the 2015 state playoffs under way, Sports Line reveals its final power rankings for the regular season, and the top 10 was solidified with…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help to identify a suspect they say robbed the Walgreen’s pharmacy in Ammon earlier…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Taylor R. Brooks for felony domestic battery Wednesday afternoon. Brooks of Idaho Falls was also booked into…

Halloween stores are seeing more sexy costumes targeted for teens and younger children. Experts say you need to talk to your kids early to help them…

An arrest has been made in a recent attempted murder and robbery investigation in Soda Springs. According to Soda Springs Police Chief Jon Bunderson…

American Falls School District 381 is asking voters to pass a $10.4 million bond to help it’s overcrowding situation at Hillcrest Elementary.…

Idaho State University fraternity Lambda Theta Phi is working with students organizations and Pocatello businesses to celebrate “Day of the…

Federal officials offered to remove twice the amount of high-level nuclear waste they proposed to send for research to an eastern Idaho nuclear…

Wesley Ahtone, 20, of Marietta, Oklahoma, pleaded guiltyWednesdayin United States District Court to assault with a dangerous weapon, U.S. Attorney…

City of Lava Hot Springs, is asking homeowners to vote on whether they’re in favor or against the extended non-property tax. If the ballot is…

The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and it’s a good time to get your car ready for winter. At least before it gets really…

Some families could see a monthly increase between 50 to $450. The main reason that’s happening is that more people are using medical services…

Boo at the Zoo has returned to Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park for the days leading up to Halloween.Boo at the Zoo will run Wednesday, Thursday and…

Wednesday morning the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and the Ketchum Police Division served two search warrants in Blaine County. They were…

Through the “Thank A Cop” promotion, Pocatello Nissan Kia honored 20 eastern Idaho police officers at a banquet at Idaho State…

A delegation of leaders in the Pocatello-Chubbuck community met with a U.S. Postal Service operations management team Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to…

This week throughout the region, certain schools are celebrating drug-free awareness. Raising awareness of the devastation and destruction caused by…

Gregory Schvaneveldt, 40, of Preston, Idaho, was sentencedtodayin United States District Court to 96 months in prison followed by seven years of…

Road lane and sidewalk closures on both sides of the Broadway Bridge will be necessary over the next couple of weeks as construction crews continue…

Most people think putting down their phone and using a blue tooth device is a safer option when driving. AAA put a news study that warns drivers…

Edahow Elementary is inviting fathers of students to get involved. That’s in the classroom, helping with lessons and other activities. Tonight…

After months of reprogramming, tweaking, testing, and refining,the new Your Health Idaho health insurance exchange site is ready for prime time.…

Matthew G. Burgett, 24, of Blackfoot, Idaho, was indicted today by a federal grand jury sitting in Pocatello for the unlawful possession of firearms,…

Rexburg Police are investigating a burglary at the Jack In the Box restaurant. Police Captain Randy Lewis said someone entered the locked business,…

If you are a fan of Chef Gordon Ramsay and his show Hotel Hell, there is a unique opportunity you might be interested in. Hotel Hell will be…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 49-year-old Gary M. Howard for aggravated assault after he threatened a 31-year-old woman with an ax handle Monday…

The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will be spending the week driving around Idaho Falls. Starting Tuesday a variety of events will be held around…

This year, the Idaho Food Bank awarded 35 non-profit organizations with grants to help fund projects working to solve hunger in Idaho.The projects…

Parents of missing 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz Junior say social media is a blessing and it helps get their sons face out there, but it can also be…

It’s a 40 year plan that will build and consolidate the national guards armories across the state of Idaho. Those armories are called readiness…

Jefferson County Prosecutor Robin Dunn told the Jefferson County Commissioners Monday that he’s done nothing wrong. A nine page letter from the…

Picking out the perfect costume isn’t always the scariest part of Halloween — for kids with allergies, finding treats to eat can be…

Ed Smart, Elizabeth Smart’s father, was in Ammon Saturday . He was speaking to kids and parents at Sand Creek Middle School about sex…

Idaho Falls Police say a hostage situation is under control. It happened in the 2600 block of West 17th South around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. A SWAT team…

One last search over the weekend for 2-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr. before winter hits. Family and friends joined searchers Sunday at the Timbercreek…

More than 30 non-profit organizations hosted the 20th Annual Homeless Stand Down today inside Reed Gym at ISU. Homeless individuals of the community…

According to a study done at the University of Vermont, shorter time between the farm and your table mean more nutrients. The less likely nutrients…

Twenty percent off 600 brands of eye glasses; you can score that deal in Blackfoot by donating canned food. Complete Family Eye Care’s annual…

Idaho budget analysts say the state is on track to run up an end-of-the-year surplus of roughly $108 million. However, that number could increase…

Students attending Brigham Young University will pay more for tuition starting in fall 2016. The Daily Herald reports undergraduate students who are…

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

Chubbuck resident Renee Brinton, whose parents are in Puerta Vallertta, Mexico, sat down and talked with us Friday. “You know, it’s just…

Students who participated in the communities annual Disability Mentoring Day celebrated with a luncheon on Friday to celebrate their job shadowing…

Trick-or-Treat Street, the annual Halloween event held at Snake River Landing, has been canceled after 20 years. The event, in which local businesses…

On the behalf American Pharmacist Month, ISU students hosted an open house tonight called “Know your pharmacist, know your medicine.”…

Small business loans have more than doubled in the last year in Idaho, according to Zions Bank. Those loans have helped maintain more than 500 jobs…

Federal authorities have canceled a proposed research shipment of spent nuclear fuel to eastern Idaho. Idaho National Laboratory Director Mark Peters…

Idaho State University’s total student enrollment headcount for the fall 2015 census day was 13,133. This is a decline of 671 students, 4.9…