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Chelsea joined the Local News 8 team in September 2014. She comes to eastern Idaho from the Gulf Coast of Alabama. In May 2014 she graduated from the…

Five people were hospitalized after a crash in Jefferson County, Idaho State Police said. It happened at the intersection of 4200 East and 550 North…

Idaho Falls police are asking for your help to solve a business burglary. Someone stole $1,000 worth of auto parts from Rod’s Automotive…

A new interchange could soon connect Chubbuck to Interstate 15 if local leaders get their way. Chubbuck’s mayor and others say it would take…

The Museum of Idaho’s new pirate exhibit has got a lot going for it. From real treasure, to multi-ton iron cannons., from a mock pirate ship,…

The Blackrock Canyon area is getting some new signs as part of the Bureau of Land Management’s effort to up safety in recreational areas, in…

Club 91 at 1259 Yellowstone in Pocatello was evacuated for a few hours Wednesday afternoon. The incident was reported as a gas leak and was detected…

The Idaho Gives event kicks off a 24-hour statewide period of donating as soon as Thursday begins. “The whole purpose is to get the public to…

The Idaho State Police say a convicted felon on the run jumped off a cliff into a river Friday night. ISP said the incident occurred when Terrence…

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After a highly publicized Airbnb horror story in Canada, hosts in Eastern Idaho said they have had nothing but great experiences. Airbnb.com is a…

Officials with the Idaho State Racing Commission have confirmed that several horses in Utah, New Mexico and Arizona have tested positive for…

Idaho hasn’t had a new county since 1919, but if some people in western Jefferson county have their way, that date could soon change. Some…

Power County is looking to catch some sun. In a public hearing Tuesday night, the county will decide whether or not to build a solar complex on…

The Blackfoot City Council is considering whether it should allow beer and wine sales in bars on Sundays. Currently, they are not sold in bars on…

It’s been more than two weeks since the U.S. Postal Service stopped processing mail in Pocatello and began rerouting it to Salt Lake City. In…

Idaho Falls police need your help solving a burglary. It happened at United Linings & Coatings and United Painting on the 2000 block of South…

Last weekend proved to be a dangerous one on the roads for motorcyclists. Sunday, an Idaho Falls man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into a…

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Pocatello’s water department is teaching healthy water habits and showing how the city gets its drinking water. The Portneuf Valley Aquifer is…

The Green Dot initiative is a nationwide program aimed at stopping bullying and other forms of violence, and it is now in eastern Idaho. It’s…

Typical traffic hazards include distracted drivers, construction cones, and pedestrians, but pirate ships? For folks in Idaho Falls, that was a legit…

The 6th Judicial Magistrates’ Commission has selected David A. Hooste as the new Oneida County magistrate judge, the commission announced…

Two eastern Idaho teens were honored in Washington, D.C., for their volunteer service. Chandler Beard, 18, of Ashton and Tracie Bates-Orgill, 14, of…

Idaho Falls police arrested a man they said was dealing in marijuana. Montie J. Brown, 52, of Idaho Falls, was arrested on a warrant of felony…

An Idaho Falls man was killed around 6:15 p.m. Sunday when his motorcycle left its lane and crashed into a barbed wire fence in Utah County.…

The Hispanic Caucus of Pocatello celebrated Cinco De Mayo two days early– turning City Council chambers into a big party room. This is the third…

The city proved it is full of volunteers Saturday when groups went to the streets and cleaned up. The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce hosted…

By Idaho State Athletics, It was only fitting that seniors,andrallied the Idaho State softball team to a 9-8 win over North Dakota on Senior Day at…

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquaio is one of the biggest fights in recent boxing history. Because of broadcast rules we can’t run highlights…

The Idaho Falls Farmers’ Market kicks off Saturday. Market managers said participation over the years has been gradually growing. “We…

A man’s body was found in a mobile home fire Saturday morning. The fire was reported by people seeing the trailer on fire around 10 a.m. It is…

A couple riding a Harley Davidson motorcycle hit a deer on Highway 34 north of Soda Springs on Saturday. Idaho State Police said Van Jorgensen, 48,…

A missing 2-year-old boy’s body has been found after authorities and volunteers searched around the Snake River near Blackfoot The Bingham…

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Pocatello workers are planning to commemorate Workers’ Memorial Day Saturday with a big ceremony at Upper Ross Park. During the ceremony,…

One man was killed after his SUV rolled near Shelley midday Friday. Idaho State Police say the accident happened near Shelley on 1200 North just…

A woman was killed in a one-vehicle ATV crash at the St. Anthony Sand Dunes on Friday, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said. The…

A boy was arrested in Issaquah, Washington, on a Teton County, Wyoming, first-degree sexual assault warrant on Thursday. The Teton County…

The Jackson Police Department is asking for the public’s help in the fire that destroyed six businesses in Grand Teton Plaza on April 19.…

The man caught breaking into houses and garages on Whittier on Thursday night was misidentified, Idaho Falls police said. A resident called police…

Madison County Prosecutor Sid Brown has determined there was no negligent action by law enforcement officers involved in the shooting death of a man…

April is National Organ Donor Awareness Month. Eight hundred Idahoans are currently on the national transplant waiting list. Rob Parkinson was on the…

Three of the Idaho Falls Arts Council’s past and present chairmen are challenging the council to raise $10,000 in new or increased memberships…

Basketball is just one of the sports in which Brandon Hamilton excels. He’s been a starter on the football and basketball teams all four years…

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A busy Pocatello intersection could be getting a makeover. City engineers have proposed adding stoplights and turn lanes to the Hawthorne/Quinn…

At the annual Women’s Business Symposium, women celebrate their economic potential as career women and small-business owners.It’s an…

CenturyLink awarded three Pocatello teachers with grants Thursday through its Teachers and Technology Program. The program’s goal is to help…

The Bonneville County Public Defender’s Office has filed a petition to release Christopher Tapp from prison, saying DNA tests will prove his…

As we say goodbye to April, we’re left with low snowpack levels in our local mountains. Despite a few good storms, including the snowstorm…

An Idaho Falls man is being held in the Bannock County Jail after he was arrested near the Bannock County Sheriff’s Office around 4:20 p.m.…

H.S. BASEBALL*Pocatello 2Preston 0 F *Blackfoot 5 Rigby 2 F GIRLS H.S. SOFTBALLGame 1: *Highland 9 Bonneville 4 F Game 2: *Highland 15 Bonneville 14…

A construction project on West Broadway in Jackson will close driveways to some businesses and even intersections from time to time this summer.…

Snow King Mountain’s operators are relieved after its plan for an aerial adventure course was approved by the U.S. Forest Service. The rope…

A man and a woman pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with a young girl’s accidental shooting death in Chubbuck last year. Rusty L.…

Imagine being able to power the computer or smart phone your reading on with the very ground you’re sitting or standing on. That’s what…

American Falls made changes to a historical landmark. The town’s large senior population welcomed the changes, giving them better access to the…

With Cabela’s opening in just over two weeks and more stores to follow, Sandcreek Commons is moving fast. “It’s right on schedule…

Idaho Falls police are investigating burglaries that occurred late Monday night or early Tuesday morning on East First Street and Gladstone. Officers…

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Around 150 people made it to the Idaho State University Quad Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil and fundraiser in support of victims of…

Local veterinarians have seen an increase in ticks on pets this year. Dogs can be highly susceptible to ticks in tall grasses and sagebrush. Ticks…

Geoscientists at Idaho State University can analyze volcanic eruptions the same day they happen, without having to be there. With a volcanic…

A group of Bingham County farmers have filed a lawsuit against the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Idaho Department of…

Idaho State University faculty has rejected a faculty constitution. Of those voting, 147 voted against the measure and 128 in favor. The document,…

Investigators say the fire at Grand Teton Plaza was human caused. According to a news release from emergency officials, it will take several more…

An 11-year-old Pocatello boy is being hailed as a hero after firefighters say his actions helped save his family from a fire last month. Degan…

A Newdale Farm is being honored by Rocky Mountain Power as the utility company’s “Wattsmart Business Partner of the Year” in Idaho.…

Maternal mortality is increasing across the country as well as here in Idaho. Local doctors who watch these trends say it stems from the increase of…

As the death toll rises in Nepal, people on the ground continue to search through the massive piles of rubble for survivors. As of Monday, the death…

Idaho State University’s Nepalese Student Association will be hosting a vigil Tuesday night to raise awareness and funds for the earthquake…

The National Park Service said more visitors are greatly contributing to Idaho’s economy. In 2014, park visitors spent an estimated $26.2…

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has released more information on the man shot and killed by a Bonneville County deputy. The shooting…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after an early morning fight on Northgate Mile. Officers responded to the Los Albertos parking lot around 2:50 a.m.…

You can play golf for free on Idaho Falls municipal courses Tuesday. The City of Idaho Falls is holding Free Golf Day at all three of its courses:…

Ground was broken for the Star Valley Temple on Saturday. The weather had been threatening, but clouds began clearing as thousands of people gathered…

Boise State’s quarterback has been arrested and charged with a pair of misdemeanors. The Idaho Press-Tribune reports sophomore quarterback Ryan…

One of the most exciting players in Idaho State Spring Practice was backup Running Back Jakori Ford. Every time the Sophomore from Sacramento,…

David and Julie Carpenter have been restoring their home at 404 S. Garfield Ave., for the past decade. It was first built in 1892. The house first…

By Idaho State Athletics, In front nice crowd on the ICCU Practice Field, the Idaho State football team closed out spring football practice with the…

The quarterback battle at Idaho State is far from over, but spring practice was a big step forward for the rookie signal callers. While the Bengals…

H.S. BASEBALL*Hillcest 14Highland 3 F/5 Inn *Rigby 21 Century 11 F/6 Inn. *Blackfoot 3 Preston 0 F *Madison 10Skyine 6 F *Idaho Falls 9Bonneville 8 F…

The Idaho Falls Arts Council presented the modern TorQ Percussion Quartet at the Colonial Theater, Friday. TorQ is composed of four classically…

Construction season is starting early within eastern Idaho, but economists say the early spring isn’t the only driver for more construction…

The YMCA is working to get kids throughout the greater Idaho Falls area to be more active this summer. Saturday, the organization will host Healthy…

On Friday, April 24, just before 4:00 p.m., Idaho State Police were called to an accident on Interstate 15 near the Blackfoot Rest Area. Jesus…

Century High School is one of just nine schools in Idaho and the only one in eastern Idaho to make the Washington Post’s list of most…

Kiera Marrott has been in a number of Hillcrest High School musicals, But “Wizard of Oz” is especially enjoyable. “I just like how…

Note: Story updated with results of City Council vote. The man named by the Idaho Falls mayor to fill a City Council seat left vacant after a…

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The Portneuf Health Care Foundation awarded Southeastern Idaho Public Health’s WIC program with nearly $44,000, which the program used to buy…

The Bannock Development Corporation reported a good year for the county, bringing in a large number of jobs and industrial projects to the area.…

Construction for the $15 million project is on track and still expected to meet its timeline. Bannock County workers started laying 45 acres of sod…

Summer construction is starting up, but one project can’t begin until the public weighs in. The Idaho Transportation Department wants to build…

Sheriff Blair Olsen will be tried in Twin Falls in 5th District Court. The sheriff is facing three felony charges of misusing public money.…

A doctor in Rexburg is this year’s recipient of the Idaho Academy of Physician Assistants “Supervising Physician of the Year”…

Five people were arrested after Pocatello Police responded for a welfare check at 1126 E. Fremont around 11 a.m. Wednesday. At the house, several…

The Greater Yellowstone (GYA) Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Cooperative recently met at the Caribou-Targhee National Forest office in Idaho Falls…

Salmon Police are investigating the death of a man whose body was found in an RV parked at an apartment house in Salmon. Detective Leah Madsen said…