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Two years ago, Rochelle Larsen gave birth to little BrynnLe. She knew right off what her calling was going to be. “Because I know what it is to…

An Idaho State University professor co-authored a study about real vampires and others with alternative identities, exploring their relationship with…

$14.2 million, or 22.7 percent. That’s how much Rexburg’s city budget is increasing from fiscal year 2015 to fiscal year 2016. The…

Prosecutors are asking one of the public defenders in a Pocatello murder case to recuse himself. Jesse Bruce, 25, and Tyrell Dixey, 31, stand accused…

An investigation into a stolen tablet led to an Idaho Falls man being arrested because he had child pornography, said police. Brandon D. Moon, 23,…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he cut another man with a razor knife, police said. Idaho Falls police were called to Elm Street and Water…

Two people were hospitalized after a single-vehicle rollover crash early Wednesday morning. Idaho State Police investigated the crash around 2 a.m.…

A NASA spacecraft will fly near Pluto for the first time next week as part of the space agency’s long-running “New Horizons”…

A Shelley man was badly burned when he used a recalled sparkler on the Fourth of July, and his family is now warning anyone who has YoYo Sparklers…

The Chubbuck Police Department says 13-year-old Bianca Botello was found Wednesday evening by Idaho Falls Police and she is safe. Chubbuck Police…

Pocatello City Hall just introduced a new app to help keep you informed and save you time. This new app allows you to do many things, such as finding…

Talks about the possible fire department merger for Pocatello and Chubbuck continued Tuesday in good spirits. Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck…

Martin Edmo Ish, the man charged with first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Eugene “Lorne” Red Elk, waived his time for his…

Emergency medical services in Swan Valley could be controlled by Idaho Falls through a decision from Bonneville County. In Swan Valley, the emergency…

It was a busier than usual Independence Day weekend in Bannock County this year as officers took on the extra challenge of enforcing the…

The idea is fairly simple. The Idaho Irrigation District and the New Sweden Irrigation District want to use existing water canals just north of the…

After its first year, the Idaho Tax Reimbursement Incentive program has approved 16 business expansion programs. The program offers businesses a…

Keeping a garden healthy may be a little more challenging this summer because of the fluctuating weather. Garden experts have been seeing a few…

Rain led to a power outage in Shelley and some smoke in City Hall on Monday afternoon. Assistant Fire Chief Randy Adams said the moisture from…

Six people were hurt in a two-vehicle collision at U.S. Highway 20 and Old Butte Road on Monday. Idaho State Police saidKathi Oliver, age 41, of…

Rigby native and Miss Idaho Outstanding Teen, Abigail Kunz is launching a campaign to bridge the generation gap between millennials and older…

An Idaho Falls man is accused of stealing about $1,800 from his employer. Idaho Falls police arrested Jimmy R. Williams, 39, on a charge of grand…

When a three-inch mortar failed to launch into the air and exploded, a fire broke out during the town’s annual Fourth of July celebration. The…

Below are fireworks shows you won’t want to miss in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Most of these shows are part of larger events, so if you…

As many Americans fire up the grill, head to the freedom parades and wave the American flag this Fourth of July Weekend, many may want to salute the…

“When you set these off will you do me a favor? Say HappyBirthday, America! It’s the biggest birthday party that I know of, ” said…

A fire engulfed a garage filled with ammunition in Jefferson County on Friday around 1:30 p.m. Firefighters from Rigby, Ririe and Menan put out the…

Boyd K. Packer, president of the LDS church’s Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, died Friday afternoon. Packer was 90 years old and died from…

Lights are back on for about 2,000 power customers who were without electricity in the Ammon and Idaho Falls area for about two hours Friday. Power…

It’s that time of the season again, with the warm temperatures outside, you’re more than likely to take your family to the lake, but with…

Six children, including an infant, were found abandoned at the Old Town Pavillion just after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pocatello Police said. Police said…

A grant helped Idaho State University buy 50 new recycling bins. They have been placed in buildings surrounding the university’s quad in…

Fire concerns have police cracking down harder this Fourth of July. The Pocatello Police Department said it will have a zero tolerance policy for any…

Four people were hospitalized in an accident on Interstate 15 near the Pocatello Creek Road Exit on Thursday. Idaho State Police said Adam B.…

The Idaho Falls Animal Shelter was burglarized this week. Police said an animal control officer discovered the burglary at the building on Hemmert…

Two people were hospitalized in a crash in Fremont County that broke a gas line. The sheriff’s office said the two-vehicle crash occurred…

A national insurance firm is being honored as a “patriotic employer” for its treatment of one of its Chubbuck employees. On Wednesday,…

When you walk through the Center Street Underpass pedestrian walkways, you’ll see something new on the walls.Local artists now can add their…

The “Biggest Show in Idaho” is expected to draw another big crowd this year. The Independence Day festivities kick off at noon Saturday…

“This is what we call our launch area, these are what are called mortars- they’re specifically designed for the fireworks, ” said…

Lighting off fireworks is banned in unincorporated areas of Bannock County and parts of Pocatello. Dry conditions prompted the restrictions. Bannock…

With a host of new laws set to take effect Wednesday, Local News 8 is taking a look at a few major ones. Transportation tax increases A $95 million…

The hot temperatures are attracting more bicyclists in Idaho Falls, and with more cyclists it’s easy to forget bike laws in the area.…

The names of the law enforcement officers involved in the shooting of a man early Monday morning at a convenience store have been released. In a news…

In a breakfast organized by the Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Butch Otter said Idaho’s economy is diversifying thanks to local…

The body of a man missing in the Ririe Reservoir at Blacktail Park has been found. Divers with the Bonneville County and Bingham County…

The LDS church is reiterating its stance against gay marriage to members after last week’s Supreme Court ruling. Local leaders are to read…

Idaho motorists are in the midst of what law enforcement call the 100 deadliest days for drivers. According to the Idaho Transportation Department,…

It’s been three years since the Charlotte Fire ripped through 66 homes in the Mink Creek area south of Pocatello and forced thousands of people…

One hundred-degree days mean that doctors at local hospitals are on alert for heat related illnesses, especially with seniors. “Things like…

With Independence Day on Saturday, fireworks will become a hot commodity for the next couple of days. As people buy them, fire officials ask everyone…

Law enforcement officers shot a man in a traffic stop early Monday morning. The sheriff’s office said just after 1 a.m., it got a 911 call to a…

Two people from Idaho wanted in three armed robberies have been arrested in California. The U.S. Department of Justice said Monday that Anthony…

The Pocatello Kiwanis Club hosted its 48th annual Bing Hong Breakfast over the weekend in Tydeman Park, attracting hundreds of people from the…

The Eagle Rock Amateur Radio Club held its annual “Field Day” at Taylor Park in Shelley on Saturday. Ham radios are a hobby with a…

In less than a month, special Olympics athletes will come together and compete at the world games in Los Angeles. On Friday, some local athletes…

Several homeowners in the Chubbuck area say a man going door to door and offering to inspect roofs for storm damage is nothing more than a conman.…

Once upon a time Christina Colonel looked like he was headed straight to the Major Leagues. But behind the dazzling plays at third base, and…

A man drowned in Harriman State Park on Friday. The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said deputies, Search and Rescue, and Air Idaho searched…

The Idaho Falls City Council race is kicking off. Michelle Ziel-Dingman has announced her candidacy for council seat one. That seat is currently held…

More bugs are buzzing into the area, according to local exterminators. They’ve been getting calls about hobo spiders, box elder bugs and even…

A local producer of marshmallow guns is teaming up with the U.S. Marine Corps to host a marshmallow shootout championship. Sugar Shooters has…

As America mourns the nine people who were gunned down inside an historically black church in Charleston last week, Idahoans are among those sending…

Pocatello doctor Fahim Rahim departed Idaho Falls for Nepal Thursday afternoon in his second relief mission since a devastating April earthquake laid…

The City of Idaho Falls says you cannot stake-off or paint a spot on the Greenbelt before the morning on the 4th of July. The city issued this…

A Boise man has been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder in the 2009 death of Eugene Lorene Red Elk, police said Thursday. A friend of Red…

Fort Hall police are asking for the public’s help in looking for a missing teen. Kiana J. Foster was last seen at her home on Tuesday…

Twenty million to 24 million bees were killed after a truck tipped on a curve of State Highway 33 about eight miles south of Howe around 8 a.m.…

The Greenbelt is one of Idaho Falls most prized possessions. If city council approves a grant agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department…

Pocatello church officials say vandalism just before a vigil against hate and racism is no coincidence. Pastor Jacqualine Thomas of the Praise Temple…

“There’s a thrill, there’s a real thrill when you get in the pool…you feel really pumped,” said Carlie Wiseman, a…

A semi-truck rolled and spilled 700 gallons of liquid fertilizer in Madison County on Thursday. The Madison Fire Department said the crash happened…

Disabled veterans were able to get some services today without having to leave town. The Disabled American Veterans mobile office van was parked…

A manager at an Idaho Falls bank admitted to embezzling nearly $90,000. Hailey Parmer, 30, of Idaho Falls, pleaded guilty Wednesday to bank theft.…

The Craters Change the Name Coalition is continuing its grassroots education strategy to urge Congress to re-designate Craters of the Moon National…

Sounds Summer Musicals organization will be presenting “Camelot” June 26, 27 and 29 at the Idaho Falls Civic…

Several seniors in the Pocatello area had their homes painted for free this week as part of the annual Portneuf Valley Paintfest. Under the program,…

Carlos Aponte wants to clear the air. This comes after questions arose over how much the county was paying him in commission costs per employee on…

Pocatello’s police and fire departments came together to teach kids about safety at O.K. Ward Park Wednesday. Pocatello Police Cpl. Anthony…

The effort to save the paws has already met its initial goal, despite just starting this week. The Pocatello City Council voted no last week to…

Bingham County commissioners voted Wednesday to approve an agreement in eastern Idaho that would let a U.S. attorney handle certain crimes. The…

Note: Updated with road information at end of story. Idaho State Police have released the name of the pedestrian killed in a fiery, early-morning…

Tayt Andersen is recovering after a successful heart transplant. On Monday, we told you the 9-year-old from Rigby finally got the call that a donor…

Scientists and science students from all across the Northwest are in Pocatello this week for the American Chemical Society’s regional meeting.…

Fire danger has been elevated to high for the Bridger-Teton National Forest, Grand Teton National Park, and all of Teton County, Wyoming. Teton…

Idaho State University, along with the other three public universities and college in the state, announced there may be changes coming to their…

They’re called WUI’s (woo-ee), and they’re a key part of Bonneville county’s new community wildfire protection plan. WUI…

The committee looks to bring more business travelers through the airport’s doors to hopefully bring more planes down the runway. As the CEO of…

Many people from all over the world travel to Pamplona, Spain, to run with the bulls. And this coming Fourth of July in Idaho Falls, you can have the…

There’s been a nationwide push for police body cameras. The Idaho Falls Police Department has been using them for about four years now and is…

Getting a job isn’t easy, but neither is creating one. Which is why three student teams came to Eastern Idaho Technical College to share their…

A 2-year-old boy found wandering by himself has been returned to his parents, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said. The boy was riding…

Insurance brokers want to see if they can earn some business and save Jefferson County money on its insurance costs, but are struggling to get the…

Tayt Andersen, the Rigby boy who born with a half a heart, and Ellen DeGeneres’ “only boyfriend,” has big news. “I’m…

Idaho has a lot to celebrate after one of its own took home first place in the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament last week in Dallas.…

Former Jefferson County Sheriff Blair Olsen was sentenced Monday for misusing public funds. Olsen, who was convicted on three felony counts in May…

A local business is bringing people from all over the world to southeast Idaho. Baker Ranch at Lava Hot Springs has 22-year summer tradition.…

The 423 foot-long bridge is expected to finish construction by the end of August or the beginning of September, according to Tyler Clyde, the project…

The Pocatello Development Authority will be giving the city $300,000 to help pay for the Hoku plant. The motion was approved in a special meeting…

The Idaho Falls City Council approved an option to reconfigure a traffic signal design at the Hitt Road and 25thStreet Intersection. In a press…