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A whole new movie going experience is coming to Eastern Idaho.Today the Carmike Theater in Chubbuck opened its new massive auditorium with state of…

A whopping 55 percent. That’s the percentage of Idaho’s transportation funding comes from the federal government. It’s also how…

A local dance team will be representing the nation at an international festival in France. “This year we are invited to one of the biggest and…

Idaho State Police have confirmed a Shelley man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday afternoon in Power County. It happened at 2:04 p.m. on…

Russell M. Nelson has now been named as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. He was set apart (an official appointment) to this calling by…

Upper Snake River Plain TORNADO WARNING:Issued at: 4:31 PM MDT on July 15, 2015, expires at: 4:45 PM MDT on July 15, 2015…A Tornado Warning…

Karole was born and raised in Gooding, Idaho. She attended the University of Idaho and graduated with a B.A in Radio/TV . Shortly following her…

Because of the Presidential news conference Local News 8 at noon can be viewed live on the Now Channel…

Rexburg Police are investigating a threat made against BYU Idaho through a social media app called “Yik Yak”. Police Captain Randy Lewis…

A paving company accused of scamming a St. Anthony woman has come forward. Black Magic Paving, also known as West Coast Paving, contacted the Better…

The city of Pocatello said taxpayers can expect a long-term savings following a massive summer-long microsurfacing project on streets across the Gate…

The Grand Teton Council of the Boy Scouts of America announced they have purchased the former Melaleuca building on South Yellowstone Highway in…

A lead in that missing toddler case out of Lemhi County has come up short. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says it got a call Monday…

The annual Anheuser-Busch Barley Growers Day event is a chance for farmers and barley buyers to meet and learn about what’s new in the…

After nearly two years of tense negotiations, a nuclear deal has been reached with Iran. Strong reactions are being expressed around the world and on…

The financial obligations between the city and the Idaho Department of Transportation have city leaders seeing red. To help the problem, the finance…

A local group of women created a clothing line for those living with type 1 diabetes to store their insulin pumps. The undergarments come with a…

Update: The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said it got a lead that Deorr Kunz Jr. was seen at the Ammon Walmart on Monday afternoon. The…

Chris joined our news team in January of 2015 after graduating from Brigham Young University with a bachelors in Broadcast Journalism. Chris is the…

A St. Anthony elementary school teacher was arrested on a warrant for indecent exposure. Police Chief Trent Harris said Kurtis Todd Spencer of St.…

Whoever said eastern Idaho wasn’t diverse, may not know about the Idaho International Summerfest. Monday, the Rexburg Chamber of Commerce…

The Pocatello clothing company behind “American Built” t-shirts is claiming trademark infringement after several shirts with its…

The Wes Deist Aquatics Center in Idaho Falls has been serving the community for almost 28 years. The facility regularly sees over 100 thousand…

Usually when people think of road kill, bears are the last thing that come to mind. A father and daughter had a different experience after they…

As part of their Monday Fun Day series, Idaho State University’s summer programs hosted a french fry bar in observance of National French Fry…

The Bonneville County Commissioners decided Idaho Falls and Swan Valley will merge emergency medical services, and the Idaho Falls Fire Department…

Crews suspended the search for a missing2-year-oldboy who was camping with his family in the Leadore area. Family members sayDeorr Kunz Jr. was…

Update: The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says it has now been in contact with the Aubrey Pressley. The sheriff’s office wishes to…

An SUV ended up on its top after being struck by a car in Idaho Falls Monday. A Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on Yellowstone Highway when a…

Crews have recovered the body of a prominent Blackfoot man who had been missing in the Blackfoot Reservoir, the Bingham County Sheriff’s Office…

A Shelley man was arrested after forging checks, police said. Andres J. Hernandez, 20, was arrested on a warrant for burglary and forgery on Friday…

A fire destroyed a garage in Ammon on Sunday. Assistant Ammon Fire Chief Keith Banda said firefighters were called at 6:45 p.m. to3135 Carolyn St.…

A Pocatello man was Tasered Sunday morning following a police chase on Interstate 86 in Power County. Power County Sheriff’s office said a…

A local man has not only been naked in the wilderness once, but twice. Jeff Zausch has always been an outdoorsy kind of guy. He knows how to start a…

Rexburg Rotary hosted “Slide the City” down the hill on 7th South Saturday. “A thousand-foot slip and slide we set up on the…

More gluten-free options are available in southeastern idaho, but with that comes with a gluten-free lifestyle. “Our diet for the last three…

Cabela’s in Ammon is working to educate the community on safety this summer. Today they hosted tables on water safety and wilderness survival.…

Idaho had significantly fewer workers earning at or below the minimum hourly wage in 2014, according to recently released data by the Bureau of Labor…

The three sisters rescued in the Gros Ventre Wilderness thanked the rescuers publicly at a media conference in Jackson. Megan, Erin and Kelsie…

The Highway Trust Fund is set to expire at the end of the month which will stop all federal funding for transportation. Driving on damaged roads is…

Nothing like a little family feud out on the lake, but this family isn’t here to fight. “There you go, go put it in the water” said…

The Bonneville County prosecutor’s office is revisiting the 1996 murder of Angie Dodge by hiring an outside investigator to look into the case.…

The Portneuf District Library in Chubbuck was transformed into a kids’ workbench Friday. Home Depot supplied the tools and brushes for the kids…

KIFI Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News is looking for a Digital Content Director. The Digital Content Director is responsible for overseeing the…

The father of three sisters missing in Teton County, Wyoming, expressed his relief soon after their rescue Thursday. “I started to cry as you…

An Ammon man stole more than $6,000 from his employer, Idaho Falls police said. Jeremy A. Leavitt, 37, was arrested Thursday on a charge of grand…

Idaho Falls police are making random patrols in a local park after recent complaints. According to police, there have been several complaints of…

Dozens of dead fish have been surfacing at the Edson Fichter Pond the past couple of days. The culprit? Our recent, record high temperatures. Cooper…

Idaho Falls Power customers could see a decrease in their costs over the coming months, after paying off debt for hydro-power plants. Since 1978,…

Bonneville County is still deciding whether to merge Swan Valley and Idaho Falls emergency medical services. Idaho Falls Fire Department presented…

Fort Hall firefighters controlled a small brushfire in the graveyard area of theGood Shepherd Episcopal Church on Thursday afternoon. The church is…

Children aged 3 to 5 were evacuated from the Early Childhood Development Center building on Ross Fork Road on the Shoshone-Bannock Reservation around…

Bonneville District 93 will swear in two new school board members on Wednesday: Paul Jenkins will serve Zone 4 and Greg Calder will serve Zone 1.…

Two new Bonneville School District 93 school board members were sworn in Wednesday, and the board also got a new chairman, who says the community…

The three sisters missing in Teton County, Wyoming, have been found, rescuers said. Search and Rescue spokesperson Lori Iverson said a helicopter…

An Idaho Falls couple was killed in an accident along Interstate 15 near Plymouth Wednesday afternoon. The Utah Highway Patrol reports, 84-year-old…

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…