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Low voter turnout and the high cost of runoff elections are leaving some local City Council members wondering: Is it really worth it? The Idaho Falls…

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Idaho Falls is giving back to the community during the holiday season. On Monday, organizer Kelli Marshall and…

While many spend the hours leading up to Black Friday camped outside big box stores, businesses in Old Town Pocatello are offering shoppers many of…

The Portneuf Medical Center is the first hospital in Idaho to replace a heart valve using the newest, cutting-edge technology known as the Medtronic…

A Portland, Oregon, man was arrested on drug-related charges after police said they found about $6,000 in marijuana in his vehicle. Idaho State…

Christina Jensen joined the Local News 8 team and KIDK Eyewitness News team in February 2013. Christina comes from San Luis Obispo, Calif., where she…

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Idaho personal income rose in all but one county last year, but were still behind the national average. Statewide, the average wage rose 3.9 percent…

While ski resorts open across eastern Idaho, there is one still struggling to get enough snow. But, although Pebble Creek isn’t open quite yet,…

It’s a national tradition, Black Friday shopping. After filling up on turkey and pumpkin pie folks will head out in the cold and wait. They…

Saturday locals that were at Storage Wars Goodies and More couldn’t wait to get their hands on treasures. The owner, Sisilia Osa, and her five…

Grand Targhee Ski Resort opened for their 46th winter season. “I’m stoked to be back on snow, you know I’m just having fun making…

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The Idaho Falls City Council and city division leaders met Friday for a comprehensive strategic planning session. Mayor Rebecca Casper said this will…

Idaho’s unemployment rate fell to 4.1 percent in October. The Idaho Department of Labor in a statement Friday says that’s the lowest…

A committee member for Bonneville District 93 is objecting to a bond proposal to build a new high school. Thursday evening Superintendent Chuck…

Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and ISU President Arthur Vailas say they are committed to working together after meeting privately late Friday to address…

The Jackson Hole Fire Department said they still aren’t aware what caused Thursday’s propane explosion. During Friday morning’s…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is implementing new programs to fight bullying and prevent suicide. Friday the district trained employees in a…

SkyWest Airlines will start daily jet flights between Salt Lake City International Airport and Pocatello Regional Airport beginning Jan. 1. The…

One man died in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 20 near Ashton on Friday morning. Idaho State Police said around 10:45 a.m., John Stevens, 79, of…

Parents of extremely premature babies are praising the advanced Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Eastern Idaho. A year ago Meg Martinson delivered…

You don’t see many teenagers taking up the bagpipes as their instrument of choice, but Madison High School senior Kimball Russell has good…

Technicians and emergency crews finished removing gas from compromised tanks after Thursday’s explosion and fire in Jackson. The incident had…

Former Bingham Memorial Hospital employee Jack York, 46, of Pocatello has been sentenced to three years probation and a $1,000 fine for one felony…

The Blackfoot Swimming Pool Committee voted on whether the city should keep the almost 40-year-old community pool. City leaders say they are losing…

Students at Rimrock Elementary School are getting a new greenhouse after weather damaged the old one. The new greenhouse will be fully installed over…

Local emergency response crews held a joint emergency drill Thursday in which they practiced working together in case a similar emergency situation…

There will soon be a new Broulim’s in Ammon. The new grocery store was officially announced Thursday. The new 60,000-square-foot store will be…

A committee for Bonneville School District 93 has decided what it will present to the school board next month to resolve the overcrowding issue. The…

He’s at it again. When we first reported on world-famous sumo wrestling champion Kelly Gneiting, he was swimming across Bear Lake. Twice.…

Pocatello police have arrested two of three suspects in connection with an apartment robbery Sunday. Shamar Jahmel Martin King, 22, was arrested…

The Idaho Poison Center reports a 30 percent increase in calls pertaining to detergent poisonings in children, compared to last year.…

Fire officials are investigating the cause of an explosion and fire at AmeriGas on Gregory Lane in Jackson on Thursday afternoon. According to county…

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During Thursday’s AmeriGas explosion in Jackson, several small propane tanks caught fire and exploded. They’re fairly common in…

A coalition of business leaders met in Boise Wednesday to call for “meaningful” immigration reform. President Barack Obama is expected to…

The Idaho-run health exchange Your Health Idaho said thousands of Idahoans have visited their website since open enrollment began Saturday. With more…

Jackson police are investigating vandalism at the Teton County Administration Building at 200 S. Willow St. Teton County spokesperson Charlotte…

Idaho State University’s president, Arthur Vailas, may be getting a new presidential home. The president said there are several reasons to need…

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Thirty-two Eastern Idaho schools got a little richer Wednesday night at the Idaho Lottery’s Scratch for Schools event in Idaho Falls. This…

If you build it, they will come – or so the Pocatello Development Authority is hoping after discussions surrounding building-up infrastructure…

Danny is a young teen who enjoys a variety of interests. 40H and auto mechanics are his passions. For more information about Danny go to the link…

Bullying – it’s a word that carries immediate and intense feelings, especially in the Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25. Last spring, the…

Grace Lutheran School in Pocatello may build a new high school, and Local News 8 has learned Pocatello/Chubbuck District 25 is talking to the school…

Nearly 30 elk escaped Broadmouth Canyon Ranch in the Blackfoot Mountains Sunday. The hunting ranch is owned and operated by former NFL player Rulon…

Bannock County Sheriff Lorin Nielsen is warning people not be taken by a new phone scam involving a fake cop. Nielsen said a person has been calling…

Cutting your own Christmas tree in the forest is a fun activity for many families, but don’t forget a permit. Those permits are available now…

Every year the FBI releases the uniform crime report. The UCR is a collection of all the crime reported to major law enforcement agencies across the…

On Tuesday afternoon, the Portneuf Medical Center’s lobby was packed full of people, not patients, waiting to hear the hospital’s big…

Your Health Idaho officials said they had a smooth enrollment opening during Monday’s conference call. “We saw a tremendous interest in…

Rocky Mountain Power says 872 customers will be affected by a planned power outage Tuesday. It will affect customers in the Parker and Plano areas.…

Idaho State University leaders say strong fiscal responsibility is how the school saved $7 million, which it now plans to reinvest in several…

Jackson’s town council approved Snow King Mountain’s minor development application by a vote of 4-1. Snow King Mountain’s proposal…

A new indoor gun range in Idaho Falls is opening right on target. Monday night, local law enforcement took advantage of the training that the range…

Water usage in the U.S. is down. But people in our region individually use more than the national average. In fact, in Idaho, we use more than people…

One local woman is being recognized nationally for being nominated as the Head Start Parent of the Year. But the award goes beyond the classroom for…

As part of a plea deal, 54-year-old Twain Thomas has entered a guilty plea to one count of second degree attempted murder and one count of aggravated…

Ice buildup has created a minor flood threat on the Henry’s Fork of the Snake River at St. Anthony. There is still an open channel in the…

A late-night fire in Pocatello had fire crews busy Sunday night into Monday morning. Pocatello dispatch says the fire was on Willow Avenue. After the…

When temperatures get has low as they have been in our region, you need to make sure you’re bundled up. “You’re going to get really…

Are you staying safe as well as warm? “Here in our neck of the woods, in Idaho, it’s cold, and you can’t go without heat –…

Mountain View Hospital affiliate Idaho Falls Pulmonary/ Sleep and Critical Care Specialists will be treating and looking for early signs of Chronic…

Students under Idaho State University’s NIATEC program hosted the second, annual cyber-security competition where local high school students…

Some folks in Pocatello have already started shopping for Christmas gifts for loved ones, but they’re not things you’ll find on a store…

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Pocatello will soon see new office space, but it’s not for any specific business. It’s called the Business Collaboration and Innovation…

The heavy snowfall Friday made it hard for drivers and many waited until the last minute to buy snow tires. The Les Schwab Tire Center in Idaho Falls…

Dozens of postal workers, joined by Pocatello Mayor Brian Blad and Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England, protested outside the Flandro Drive post office and…

Rexburg police said a man who said he was a drug dealer asked for their help Tuesday. “(He) stated he was being followed by people from Idaho…

Idaho State Police said multiple vehicles slid off the roadway on Interstate 15 between the Shelley and Sunnyside exits. The accidents started…

Storms this week have covered Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in snow – 14 inches of it so far. This brings snowfall totals for the season to 4 feet.…

Bonneville County has a limited amount of time to chose a new prosecutor. Current Prosecutor Bruce Pickett will resign Jan. 4 to start his duties as…

The local youth-centered performing group, The Idaho Falls Youth Arts Centre, is presenting “Beauty and the Beast” at the Idaho Falls…

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office has launched a preliminary investigation into Jefferson County Prosecutor Robin Dunn and the Jefferson…

Tyler Marlowe is a natural leader with many other talents. Music is a big part of Tyler Marlowe’s life. He’s involved in choir and is an…

A house burned on the 600 block of Park Avenue in Pocatello on Thursday, and the fire department started the fire. It was part of its Burn and Learn…

After reviewing over 40,000 public comments, the Bureau of Land Management has approved a special recreation permit for a predatory derby on public…

There have been a lot of question around standardized testing in Idaho, especially with the current changeover to the Idaho Standards Achievement…

Authorities have released the name of the man who died in a logging accident in the Mud Springs area of Madison County on Thursday. The…

As of Friday morning, the snow was still going strong throughout most of eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. Most locations have already picked up 3…

The city of Chubbuck has cleared the way for T-Mobile to move forward with construction of a cell tower at Chubbuck Elementary, issuing a conditional…

The Idaho Falls City Council has decided to redraft and reword a proposed animal ordinance that would limit the number of dogs residents can have.The…

The Idaho Falls Police Department said weather affects crime in several ways. Senior Patrol Officer Paul Murray with IFPD, said when the temperature…

On Saturday the Idaho State Bengals are heading off to Bozeman to face Montana State in their last away game of the season. And this year the Bengals…

Interstate 15 in the Fort Hall area is open after being closed due to multiple crashes on Thursday afternoon. The road was closed in both directions…

The Pocatello-Chubbuck school district said Thursday that buses may be an hour late due to weather and road conditions. School officials warned that…

Snow was falling in eastern Idaho on Thursday afternoon as the first winter storm of the season moved into the state. On Thursday morning, Arctic air…

Police in Jackson are investigating after a painting by Jackson-based artist Amy Ringholz was taken from a downtown hotel. The Jackson Hole News…

Firefighters battled a house fire in Idaho Falls on Thursday morning. Fire Crews arrived at 6788 North Yellowstone Highway shortly before 4 a.m.…

The Pocatello Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday night toconsider new standards which would ease restrictions on hillside development. The…

With snow on the way, the city of Idaho Falls’ Street Department is geared up, ready to salt and plow at a moments notice. While much of the…

Chubbuck residents spoke against a 45 percent pay increase for Mayor Kevin England at a special city council session Wednesday. At the start of the…

National Signing Day saw five Pocatello High School athletes sign National Letters Of Intent to play sports at Division 1…

Locals in Idaho Falls are used to cold weather, but when the temperatures drop to the single digits even they can’t deny it’s freezing.…

As soon as the first bell rang, nine-year old Isaac Wilks showed up to school, this time reporting straight to the principal’s office. But, he…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce partnered with Idaho State University and Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25 to help students pay for…

Diagnosed as failure to thrive, with little or no communication skills, barely able to walk, and fed through a tube 4 years ago, 15 Year old Gage has…

Snow is in the forecast, and AAA is reminding drivers to be prepared. “Law enforcement officers and AAA dispatchers have plenty of first-hand…