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UPDATE: The wind chill warning has expired. The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for the upper valley and western Wyoming for…

A Pocatello man was arrested after a short foot chase at around 12:30 Wednesday morning. Angelo A. Fernandez, 22, was arrested after trying to outrun…

Tiffany Johnson has only been a waitress at the Ammon Texas Roadhouse for a couple of months, but she said she will always be a Marine. “I…

Students throughout the area had to brave a cold Tuesday morning, which had many parents asking what the policy is for students waiting for school to…

Would ISIS ever target America on American soil? Eyewitness News anchor Todd Kunz asked a former NCIS special agent, who was speaking in Eastern…

Four Pocatello veterans received the Spirit of Freedom award for their service at a ceremony at the Idaho State Veterans Home Tuesday afternoon. The…

A major intersection in Victor is a little safer. With help from the Idaho Transportation Department, the city was able to redo its crosswalks and…

This week marks the second year of the state’s pilot program called College Application Week, where the state provides resources to local high…

A new exhibit opened at the Museum of Idaho this week in honor of Veterans Day. It showcases flags collected by World War I veterans from Bonneville…

Winter weather is here. Is your home prepared? You can do a lot of things to stay warm in the winter, and the Eastern Idaho Community Action…

Many local restaurants and other businesses are offering their services for free to veterans on Tuesday. Do you know of a business that is offering a…

It’s been known as Pocatello Regional Airport for decades, but now a Pocatello man says it’s time for the airport to adopt a new name.…

The Idaho Falls Police Department and Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who has been missing since Friday morning. It…

Over the next few months, people who live in Rexburg will start to see new street lights in certain intersections. This comes after several…

Sego Ski company has moved from Portland, Oregon, to small-town Victor, Idaho. “Rent, cost of labor, so many things, all the economic factors…

Idaho State Police seized 150 pounds of marijuana on Interstate 84 in Meridian early Saturday morning. Police said around 2 a.m., a trooper stopped…

Two males tried to entice a 12-year-old boy on Monday morning, Pocatello police said. The incident happened around 8:30 a.m. on the 1500 block of…

The Portneuf Medical Center has a new reason to brag, and this time, the reason is right behind the doors of the E.R. On Monday afternoon PMC doctors…

Starting Monday, military veterans in Idaho are able to have a special designation on their driver’s licenses and ID cards. The Idaho…

A man missing in Caribou County has been found, the sheriff’s office said. Tony Varilone had been missing since 10:40 a.m. Sunday to go to an…

An Idaho Falls man has been reported missing to police. James Wise was last seen Friday morning. His car was found near Snake River Landing in Idaho…

Wyoming State Highway 22 is now open in both directions between Wilson and the Idaho state line. It had been closed Monday morning due to winter…

Driving into Pocatello, visitors might be seeing some new trees lining the Alameda hillside. That’s because one local Boy Scout is working with…

By Idaho State Athletics The Idaho State football team remains in the hunt for a Big Sky Conference championship after a 30-28 win over No. 21 Cal…

By Idaho State Athletics, The Idaho State soccer team came up just short in another come from behind bid as the Bengals fell 2-1 to Northern Arizona…

By Idaho State Athletics Another night and another win for the Idaho State Volleyball team as the Bengals clinched the Big Sky regular season…

The Snake River Defense once again answered the call and led the Panthers to a big 3A Playoff win over South Fremont Saturday. With the win Snake…

Here are football scores from Thursday and Friday’s high school football games. FRIDAY 5A Madison 19*Mountain View 27 Eagle 7*Highland 42 4A…

5AMADISON 19*MOUNTAIN VIEW 27 F EAGLE 7*HIGHLAND 42 F 4ASANDPOINT 27*BLACKFOOT 42 F *MIDDLETON 36MINICO 19 F 2ADECLO 15*ABERDEEN 17 F 1A DIVISION…

Various were arrested after deputies executed search warrants in a drug bust in various locations in the American Falls city limits on Friday…

Idaho State University has developed new technology it says will both help manage wildfires and recover forests after fires. The school is now…

Students at Compass Academy got a pretty big surprise Friday: They found out they won $10,000. The students didn’t know they had won that money…

A group of high school students at Compass Academy are coming up with a city plan for Idaho Falls, and they’re trying to get the public…

A Moose, Wyoming, man was arrested Friday morning on an active felony warrant for aggravated assault and felony child abuse. The Teton County,…

A search party will be organized Saturday to find the body of Darrell Auck, who authorities said was killed in a shooting in Fort Hall. Fort Hall…

Yellowstone National Park set a new tourism record in October. According to new statistics,194,804 recreational visitors came to Yellowstone in…

The Fort Hall Business Council has issued a written declaration opposing efforts to de-list the Yellowstone grizzly bear from the Endangered Species…

Eastern Idaho realtors say real estate scams are on the rise, but recent cases are targeting roofing companies. Tri-State Roofing owners Tom and…

The Idaho Army National Guard says two chief warrant officers were killed when their Apache helicopter crashed during a training mission near the…

As student body president, Olivia Olaveson is leading the Thanksgiving food drive at Rigby High School. “We’re donating it to our food…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s office is investigating a break-in at Pearl Health Clinic at 2705 E. 17th Street in Ammon. The burglary was…

Chubbuck City Council is considering raising pay for elected officials, including City Council members and Chubbuck’s mayor. Mayor Kevin…

On Thursday night, the Pocatello City Council will meet to award the Cheyenne Connector construction project to the lowest bidder, which could be an…

On Thursday morning the Idaho Dept. of Labor along with local business development groups hosted an entrepreneur seminar specifically aimed toward…

Alive at 25 will be holding a class for at-risk drivers – those drivers age 16 to 24 – to help them become better defensive drivers. Alive at 25…

A 17 year old male juvenile has been charged with arson in connection with a house fire Thursday. The Pocatello Police Department said the…

Next year, the United State Postal Service mail distribution center in Pocatello will be partially closed down. The processing center on Flandro…

A key election was left off the Teton County, Wyoming ballot Tuesday. The Teton County Clerk’s office reported the retention question regarding…

Sherri Ybarra’s election as Idaho’s next superintendent of public instruction is sparking outrage among educators in eastern Idaho.…

City and regional planners in the Pocatello area have come up with a new plan to make the region more friendly to pedestrians and offer more public…

Sarah Brown was born with a lot of heart problems. “It was hooked up really weird,” she said. “I had holes in my heart, and I was…

In 1957 Harold Scoresby wrote an essay for his sophomore English class at Bonneville High School. Scoresby never imagined that the essay would be…

Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 started its new student lunch committee. The committee consists of six students from Bonneville High School,…

Dozens of middle school students battled it out during the annual Franklin Middle School chess tournament Wednesday afternoon. But to the 35 kids…

If you’re a parent who has room in your home and heart for a 10 year old boy with a sweet disposition, you’ll want to learn more about…

Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks will hold a public open house November 12 to discuss a proposed entrance fee adjustment. A public comment…

BOISE, Idaho (AP) – Republican candidate Sherri Ybarra has defeated Democratic opponent Jana Jones in the race for Idaho superintendent for…

Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter has won a rare third term leading the state. Otter, a longtime politician who served in both the state…

Two horses in Bonneville County were euthanized after displaying neurological symptoms consistent with Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) According to the…

The City of Blackfoot is considering a contract with an engineering firm to address its railroad crossing issues. This year the city applied for a…

Here are results for eastern Idaho elections, sorted by county. Bannock County BANNOCK COMMISSIONER DIST 1 BANNOCK CLERK BANNOCK ASSESSOR Bear Lake…

Here are results for eastern Idaho elections, sorted by county. Bannock County Commissioner Clerk Assessor Bear Lake County Bear Lake Courthouse…

Democratic gubernatorial candidate A.J. Balukoff formally conceded to republican Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter Wednesday morning. Balukoff…

Republicans gained control of the U.S. Senate and maintained their majority in the House in Tuesday’s election, and one Idaho senator says this…

Here are results for races in western Wyoming. Jackson JACKSON CITY COUNCIL Teton County (Wyo.) TETON, WY COMMISSIONER TETON, WY…

Here are results for Wyoming state races in the 2014 general election. WYOMING GOVERNOR WYOMING U.S. HOUSE DIST 1 WYOMING U.S. SENATOR WYOMING SEC.…

Here are results for Idaho legislative races. LEGISLATIVE DIST 8B LEGISLATIVE DIST 26A LEGISLATIVE DIST 26B LEGISLATIVE DIST 28A SENATOR DIST 29…

Here are results for state and judicial races for the 2014 general election. IDAHO GOVERNOR IDAHO LT. GOVERNOR U.S. HOUSE DIST 2 – IDAHO U.S.…

Here are results for Wyoming state races in the 2014 general election. Wyoming Governor Wyoming House Wyoming Senator Wyoming Secretary of State…

Here are results for races in western Wyoming. Jackson Jackson City Council Teton County (Wyo.) Teton commissioner Teton…

Here are results for Idaho legislative races. 8B 26A 26B 28A Senate 29 29A 29B 30A 30B Senate 32 32A 32B 33A…

Here are results for state and judicial races for the 2014 general election. Idaho Governor Idaho Lt. Gov. US House Dist 2 U.S. Representative Dist 1…

The Idaho National Laboratory will be getting a new director. Battelle Energy Alliance announced Tuesday that it would transition to a new leader at…

The Bannock County Commission chairman will be returning to his duties. In a message to Local News 8, Howard Manwaring wrote that he has been dealing…

A lane of traffic was closed for an hour on Intererstate 15 near Century High School in Pocatello on Tuesday morning due to an accident involving a…

The Idaho Attorney General’s Office is warning people about an Election Day scam. Someone is calling potential voters and offering to pay them…

A new leader has been named for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Boise. Bishop Peter F. Christensen will be installed as the eighth Bishop of Boise at a…

Polling venues across Bannock County were busy Tuesday morning, and election workers were bracing themselves for the lunchtime rush. Interim county…

Recent campaign ads have sparked some debate with local community leaders; the issue – who is taking credit for bringing Amy’s Kitchen…

If you are not a registered voter, but are qualified to be, you can still vote in Tuesday’s election. Registering at the polls isn’t…

It’s not often our area sees representatives of the Metropolitan Opera looking for young singers to send to the Big Apple, but Saturday was…

Deb Tobin said she didn’t think she would have any complications when getting a vein removed from her leg, but when her incision wouldn’t…

Parents and community members got their first glimpse of Skyline High School’s new $1.6 million science wing at an open house Monday night. The…

At almost 7 years old, Belle, a former lead sled dog, knows no life outside dog sledding. But six months ago, Belle went blind after being diagnosed…

A historic barn was destroyed after catching on fire early Sunday morning, the Idaho Falls Fire Department said. A call came into dispatch about a…

Two men were arrested on grand theft charges Thursday after police said they stole an ATV from Bott Yamaha. Froilan J. Carranza and Damien R. Hayes,…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Sunday after police said he threatened another man with a machete. The victim, a 43-year-old man, told police Armando…

A man suspected of robbing a credit union earlier this year was arrested Saturday, and he had a pipe bomb in his vehicle, police said. Jordan was…

The Fort Hall Business Council is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the body of Darrell Auck. Fort Hall Police…

A wrong-way driver on Interstate 15 in southeastern Idaho has died after a head-on collision that also killed the driver of the other vehicle. Idaho…

Just two days after Amy’s Kitchen announced it would be taking over the Heinz plant in Pocatello, there’s more economic promise for the…

This is the final week to grab your tickets and go see the performance of “Les Miserables” at the Mystique Performing Arts and Events…

Winter is approaching quickly and Bob Boucher, owner of Meineke Car Care in Idaho Falls says you don’t want to forget to make sure your car is…

Video Courtesy: Big Sky TV By Idaho State Athletics, The Idaho State football team guaranteed itself a winning season for the first time since the…

Another year and another State Championship for Head Coach Pauliene Theiros and the Century Volleyball team. The Diamondbacks won their 5th straight…

The Idaho Falls Tigers would not be denied their first 5A State Volleyball Title since 2011 Saturday, beating Coeur D’Alene 3-1 at Skyline High…

The Snake River Panthers continued its dominating season by steam-rolling the Sugar-Salem Diggers Saturday. The Panther defense shut down the Diggers…

After starting the season 0-3 the North Fremont Huskies have now won 6 straight games. North Fremont moves on in State Football Playoffs by beating…

You may have seen the memes and sayings on Facebook and other social media, all talking about “Fearbola,” the fear of the spread of…

FRIDAY GAMES 5ASKYLINE 28*CAPITAL 45 TIMBERLINE 20*MADISON 42 4ACENTURY 7*SANDPOINT 56 KUNA 7*RIGBY 35 2AFIRTH 12*ABERDEEN 25 *WEST JEFFERSON…