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Idaho Falls Police arrested 54-year-old Anthony G. Mackie for aggravated assault after he threatened a 33-year-old woman with a knife Wednesday…

A local man is recovering from third-degree burns after he says an electronic cigarette exploded in his pocket. Just 24 hours after surgery,…

UPDATE: New horrifying details in the murder of a mother of three in Washington allegedly killed while going on a date with a man she met online.…

Reducing bullying to improve the quality of education: that’s one of the goals of the Idaho State’s Department of Education…

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A dozen people representing the Gate City community met at City Hall Tuesday for the first time to begin the process of designing a new city flag.…

It’s an umbrella humanitarian organization that serves more than 100 local service groups that, in turn, serve our needy. And yet, not too many…

One man was arrested by Madison County deputies for vehicle theft, Wednesday morning. Early Wednesday morning around 5:30 a.m., deputies received a…

Matthew Shugert who is going to school at Idaho State University has been sick for about four years, not knowing what the cause of illness was. It…

After the state cut funding to keep open all of Franklin County’s boat checking stations, the county was looking to close the reservoirs for…

Eastern Idaho will soon see a new veterans cemetery on this side of the state. The decision to make is where should the new cemetery go? “It…

Faustino A. Anaya was sentenced to a total of 25 years in prison for the role he played during the kidnapping ofBrandon Bykonen. Anaya appeared in…

The following is a press release from the Idaho State Board of Education: The Idaho State Board of Education approved resident student tuition and…

The students at Jefferson Elementary School in Rigby were in need of some new playground equipment so the students went to work and earned over…

Just in time for National Park Week, Yellowstone National Park officials announced Wednesday that select roads in Yellowstone National Park will open…

Family and friends were on hand Tuesday evening at Gowen Field to wish farewell and a safe journey to deploying Idaho Air National Guard personnel.…

The Idaho State Tax Commission will extend office hours in its eastern Idaho offices on Monday, April 18 to help taxpayers meet the income tax filing…

U.S. Attorney for Idaho Wendy J. Olson will be in Pocatello Thursday to meet with Saudi, Muslim,other international students, and Idaho State…

Demetres Ish, 23, of Fort Hall, Idaho, pleaded guilty Wednesday in United States District Court to assault on an officer, U.S. Attorney Wendy J.…

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Within the past few weeks, eastern Idaho has seen two major standoffs between an individual and police. In both cases, police responded after…

Yellowstone Ave and other roads, up to 36 miles worth, will be receiving a facelift this year. “This project will be a night time project which…

According to the Family Services Alliance of Pocatello, one in six men and one in three women are victims of sexual assault. April is National Child…

Rocky Mountain Power has restored power to approximately 1,200 customers after mylar balloons got caught in the power lines and disrupted…

The Idaho Falls Police Department is asking an unidentified witness at Saturday’s early morning stabbing at the Common Cents on 17th Street to…

Taja Davis is a Northern California native who joined the Local News 8 team in April 2016. As a former dancer, basketball player, pageant girl, and…

Reser’s Fine FoodsInc,is voluntarily recalling a number of its potato salad project due to possible listeria contamination. Reser’s made…

The Eastern Idaho Snake Plain Aquifer has been steadily declining since the 1950s, significantly impacting the availability of groundwater and…

Update 4-11-16 10:00 a.m:Idaho Falls Police arrested 56-year-old David C. Grose for aggravated assault after he threatened his neighbors with a gun…

It has only been a short period of time since a third weekday Delta flight was added at the Pocatello Regional Airport and already the number of…

This Friday at the Colonial Theater in Idaho Falls, there’s a chance for you to go back in time. A chance to revisit your rock and roll roots.…

It’s called the Experimental Breeder Reactor II or the EBR-II for short. It was a revolutionary reactor that was able to shut itself down…

The City of Pocatello announced today the an elevated level of bacteria has been discharged into the Portneuf River as it left the Water Pollution…

Tanisha Phelps, 19, of Fort Hall, Idaho, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to assault with a dangerous weapon, U.S. Attorney Wendy…

Lyle Plentywounds, Sr., 60, of Fort Hall, Idaho, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court to assault on an officer. According to U.S.…

UPDATED: to include new information Bone fragments that possibly belong to a 3-year-old boy who died in a 1981 boating accident have been recovered…

A Bingham County man was killed Friday when the truck he was working on fell off its supports and landed on him. Sherrif Craig Rowland identified the…

While each political election cycle and scores of new businesses inundate us daily with new slogans, a familiar phrase perfectly describes this time…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 53-year-old Raymond T. Deleon on a warrant for rape and abuse, exploit, neglect of a vulnerable adult on Friday. Deleon…

With the close of the 2016 legislative session, Idaho Lt. Gov. Brad Little has been making the rounds across the state addressing the big topics of…

The Idaho Republican Party says a political action committee in northern Idaho is not associated with the party, even though the group is listed on…

UPDATE: Power has been restored in zip codes 83401 and 83402. If you are still experiencing outages, please call 1-877-508-5088 to report your…

After the February snow proclamation, the city was hit with phone calls and complaints from people who weren’t satisfied with the snow removal…

The Idaho State Police are currently investigating a two-vehicle injury crash on State Highway 34. Police say all lanes are currently blocked off at…

The U.S. Forest Service will not allow oil and gas leasing on nearly 40,000 acres in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. The Casper Star-Tribune…

An 8th grader’s make a difference project turns big with the community with the help of United Way and other community organizations. Grace…

The Idaho National Guard got a new change of command at the Pocatello Armory Saturday morning. The Battalion 148th Field Artillery Regiment held the…

Update 4:56 p.m.: More details have been released about the stabbing at the Common Cents location on 17th Street in Idaho Falls. According to a press…

The sun is out, and the zoo animals are out to play. The Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park celebrated the opening day of the season. Work…

A Driggs family is living to tell a miraculous survival story after their basement caught on fire- putting the house in a cloud of smoke. “We…

The University of Idaho got a $244,000 grant from the Idaho Department of Labor to start a new online fire protection certificate program. University…

The student involvement center at Idaho State University has put together a fun night, not just for students, but for the community as well.…

Update: Damion Loneman was charged with kidnapping and aggravated battery, Elacia Potter was charged as a principal to kidnapping and a principal to…

UPDATE: The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into an incident on the ISU Campus earlier this week, where anti-Muslim DVD’s were…

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Controversy over a secret society within Idaho’s GOP continued Thursday afternoon in Bonneville County Court. The fourth judge assigned to the…

The Madison County planning and zoning held a public hearing Thursday nightover gravel pits and landowner rights. A city ordinance states that…

April is National Donate Life Month and students at Compass Academy raised a Donate Life flag Thursday in honor of the month. The goal was to raise…

Thursday morning started with the 13th Annual Women’s Business Symposium at the Shoshone Bannock Hotel Event Center in Fort Hall. hundreds of…

The City of Idaho Falls announced today that one northbound lane of US 20 just west of Snake River Bridge will be closed on Friday for construction…

Idaho Falls based Melaleuca announced a record-setting year in 2015 with annual sales revenues exceeding $1.3 billion. According to the company,…

Madison County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 27-year-old Jacob C. Hartill and 36-year-old Scott M. Thomas for burglary and theft. On March 25th…

The Bridger-Teton National Forest has identified four alternatives for oil and gas leasing in the Wyoming Range. The draft Supplemental Environmental…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 39-year-old James D. McCord for unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon Wednesday afternoon. McCord of…

As the population as a whole grows older, the need for senior citizen services will increase. A new advocacy class at Brigham Young University –…

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The human rights group 2Great4Hate is encouraging the community to speak out, and hold those behind the anti-Muslim DVDs recently found at Idaho…

Science and math teachers at Alameda Middle School worked together to create a fair-of-sorts in an effort to get their students and their families to…

Bonneville school district 93 has entered negotiations with Headwaters construction company to build its new high school. This comes after…

Mississippi’s governor signed a “religious freedom” law Tuesday and it has sparked a lot of backlash. The law allows businesses,…

The process will begin soon for selecting a new Bannock County Commissioner.This comes after Commissioner Howard Manwaring announced his resignation…

It’s no secret that people in Idaho tend to donate more and serve more than their peers in other states. A recent WalletHub survey ranks the…

Blackfoot City Council members voted Tuesday night unanimously for the annexation of several properties which means that some businesses are going to…

NPG of Idaho and VistaWest Media, a cluster of television stations that includes ABC, CBS, The CW, FOX and Telemundo affiliates in Idaho Falls, Idaho…

Vista West Media is seeking a full-time Local Sales Manager to lead our team of professional account executives on the CBS, Fox, and CW Television…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 54-year-old Rodney R. Newton for aggravated assault Tuesday evening after he threatened his neighbors with a BB gun.…

Idaho Fish and Game announced today that grizzly bears are beginning to emerge from winter hibernation in the upper Snake River region. Those heading…

Bonneville County deputies arrested an Idaho Falls couple at around 12:25 a.m. Tuesday on charges of drug trafficking. Brett D. Murdock, 42, and…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 50-year-old Jerry M. Aquirre for grand theft, possession of stolen property, driving under the influence, driving without…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 33-year-old Sara J. Ramey and a 15-year-old Lewiston girl for burglary after they stole more than $1,700 in merchandise…

It’s a new chapter in the life of 19-year-old Usifu Bangura. His story began in Sierra Leone, Africa when his poverty stricken mother allowed…

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Sometimes, Jackie Lodder needs help around the house. Often, her neighbor’s daughter helps move furniture to vacuum, change lightbulbs, and…

After a series of high profile protests across several Western states, the Bureau of Land Management is working to improve the way it functions and…

Attorneys met with a judge Tuesday to give an update on the progress in DNA testing in the Christopher Tapp case. Tapp was convicted of the 1996…

Marcos Narvaez-Zamora is sentenced to 10 years fixed, and jail time for the rape of a 12-year-old girl. Narvaez-Zamora was sentenced for the crime…

If you’re feeling hungry and looking for “bear-sized portions,” a new diner in Chubbuck might be the perfect place for you. The…

Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello was recognized Tuesday with a national award for excellence and distinction in wound healing. The award was…

Pocatello now has blue and silver pinwheels all around town. They are “Pinwheels for Prevention,” a national campaign to bring awareness…

In a press release today, BYU-Idaho leaders announced plans to demolish the old women’s on-campus dormitory housing to make room for new…

Two 20-year-old Madison County men were arrested Friday for the sexual assault of two 16-year-old girls March 31. Thor Fitzgerald Ware and Jose…

U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch today announced that Idaho District Judge David C. Nye of Pocatello has been nominated by President Barack…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Anthony M. A. Mestas for felony attempted strangulation and domestic battery following an altercation Friday…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Anthony M. A. Mestas for felony attempted strangulation and domestic battery following an altercation Friday…

Idaho Falls Police arrested 20-year-old Anthony M. A. Mestas for felony attempted strangulation and domestic battery following an altercation Friday…

Dancers with the Idaho Ballet Theatre in Idaho Falls are preparing for the Youth America Grand Prix competition later this month in New York City.…

With spring comes spring cleaning. For a lot of people, that often includes a trip to the dump or disposal site. For people living along the…

Controversy within the Idaho Republican Party continues to grow as two party leaders claim there’s a secret society trying to control party…

A recent study published in the medical journal mBIO suggest the eyes of contact lens users could be host to different bacteria than those who…

The American Red Cross encourages eligible blood donors to donate blood this spring. The organization says “Donated blood is perishable and…