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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is investigating Bingham Memorial Hospital. A letter sent by the hospital’s CEO to the board…

The family of a Colorado woman whose unborn baby died after an attacker cut the fetus out of her belly says she is in critical but stable condition…

A local financial corporation is planning to celebrate more than 100 years in the Blackfoot community. Title Financial Corporation was established in…

A fire burned early Friday morning at the Waxie Sanitary Supply Company building at3839 American Way in Idaho Falls. Bonneville County Dispatch says…

Almost a month after a man entered her Turner Hall dorm while she was sleeping, an ISU student is speaking out about her experience. Sultan…

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It was one week ago tonight that Cyclone Pam began to hit the island nation of Vanuatu. The United Nations has revised the official number of people…

Aubrey Williams was one of the narrators in Snake River High School’s production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”…

Idaho State University’s annual health fair is back and doing more to make sure attendees know how to live healthier lives, by offering a…

The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office and Blackfoot city detectives arrested Russell C. Leonardson on Friday on two counts of grand theft and…

The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality is proposing a $3.05 million loan to the Comore Loma Water Corporation in Bonneville County. It is part…

A man facing 70 counts of forgery waived his preliminary hearing, the Bingham County prosecuting attorney said Thursday. Russell C. Leonardson was…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office has released the names of those involved in Sunday’s deadly shooting in Ammon. Philip Clay was…

Cracked slides, rusty stairs, exposed cement under 14 foot high monkey bars, these are just some of the reasons Terreton Elementary School’s…

A family in Shelley is working to bring awareness to a statewide railroad issue after the recent death of a high school graduate. There are seven…

High school graduations rates are on the decline in the Gem State, according to a report released Wednesday by the State Department of Education. The…

And Idaho Falls woman was sentenced in Bonneville County District Court on Thursday for accessory to murder. Seventh District Judge Jon Shindurling…

“My stomach dropped to the floor, I started nearly crying, I panicked, I rushed to him. Nobody even knew the direction in which they were…

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The Pebble Creek Ski Area has become the latest to close for the ski season. Pebble Creek is usually open each year until the end of March, but a…

August has been a very wet month for Pocatello the past couple of years. Thanks to summer storms, flash floods have hit the city and surrounding…

The City of Idaho Falls is considering building a fence around a demolished house at 167 Whittier due to asbestos. The property is owned by Gary…

The 40th Annual World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb at Snow King Resort has been canceled for the end of March. The annual hill climb has been a…

A group of people in Bannock County is looking for ideas to develop new businesses in the county. With connections to investors and business mentors,…

For the second year in a row, RoofTop Solutions in Rigby is giving away a free roof to someone in need. Brittany Briggs of RoofTop Solutions said the…

Idaho Fish and game employees and volunteers collected nearly 2000 snow geese carcasses this past weekend. They’re all part of one flock that…

No one ever said growing up is easy. High school students from across Eastern Idaho had the chance to experience adult life firsthand through a…

Kraft Foods is recalling 242,000 cases of original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese because some of the boxes contain small pieces of metal. The…

Rigby police are investigating a break-in at Rigby Bowl at 263 South State Street overnight Sunday. The incident was reported early Monday. Rigby…

A one-time Idaho Falls financial manager was sentenced to prison Tuesday. Matthew Lewis Udy, 45, will serve 27 months in prison followed by three…

E-cigarettes or vape cigarettes are still a relatively new item in store shelves and smoke shops. For some parents in Rexburg, they’re learning…

Local News 8 and the local business’s listed below are pleased to provide for our area viewers the live broadcast of the 184th semiannual…

Scammers have been calling many eastern Idaho residents, saying either to pay up or get arrested. When they call, the victim’s caller ID shows…

The court of the NCAA Men’s Final Four was at Shelley High School Monday afternoon to kick off a nationwide tour. While 68 basketball teams try…

About 2,000 migrating snow geese apparently died of avian cholera in the Mud Lake and Market Lake wildlife management areas, the Idaho Department of…

The Flandro Drive mail processing center in Pocatello is just one month away from closure and it now looks like efforts to save it are failing.…

Since the beginning of March, two fires have devastated two homes in Pocatello. Although the second fire’s exact cause hasn’t been…

A wanted man is dead after being shot by a bondsman Sunday afternoon in Ammon. There is a difference between a bondsman and a bounty hunter. A…

Hitt Road south of Sunnyside Road will close for construction Wednesday night through Thursday morning. Earlier, the City of Idaho Falls had given a…

Two people were being held in the Bannock County Jail on firearm and drug charges after a routine traffic stop Sunday. Pocatello police said Eric…

Snow King Mountain Resort has won permission to replace its Rafferty Lift and construct a new ski trail. The project required Bridger-Teton Forest…

The Idaho Falls Soup Kitchen operates seven days a week and it wouldn’t be possible without the volunteers and donations. Hundreds of people…

Pocatello’s Street Department will have crews fixing up nearly 20 streets this week. Crews will begin crack sealing streets at 7:30 a.m. to…

An Ada County man is dead after a shooting occurred in Ammon on Sunday afternoon. Sgt. Jeff Edwards of the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office…

The Assumption Greek Orthodox Church in Pocatello has recently undergone a major transformation for its 100-year celebration, including bringing in…

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Two former governors are threatening to sue the U.S. government. Former Idaho Govs. Phil Batt and Cecil Andrus filed a “notice of their…

George Dyer has performed at opera houses throughout the world. Lately he’s shifted his talents to performing everything from oldies to…

A Pocatello investor is trying to launch a product he says will not only make it easier to ravel up cords, but could also create jobs for veterans.…

Eighth grade girls from across Eastern Idaho explored science, technology, engineering and math careers Friday. It’s for the “My Amazing…

Quinoa is quickly becoming a popular health food. In fact, local growers have started planting quinoa, which could mean some big changes to our area…

Blaine and Butte County commissioners are working to get Congress to pass Legislation that would make the Craters of The Moon National Monument a…

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued its final Request for Proposal for the Idaho Cleanup Project. The winner of the $1 billion, five-year…

A trio of small earthquakes occurred near Montpelier on Friday morning. The first and largest was reported at around 11:22 a.m. and measured 3.4…

When bad guys flee, police pursue. But in just the last few weeks, there have been multiple chases in eastern Idaho where officers have had to end…

Josh Mansfield has been in debate his entire high school career. He’s passionate about it. “I enjoy the opportunity to teach somebody…

KIFI-TV and KIDK-TV are looking for a sports director who can blow us away with their best local sports coverage. If you love to cover high school,…

Bannock, Bingham and Bonneville counties are all at different stages when it comes to equipping their deputies with body cameras. But one of them has…

An emergency communications committee is currently drafting a bill that would establish statewide training and certification requirements for police…

A man died in a Salmon apartment fire early Wednesday morning. The Lemhi County Fire Protection District said firefighters arrived at 208 South Saint…

The $56.1 million bond to build a new high school in District 93 failed by 69 votes. More than 4,800 people voted to pass the bond and just over…

They may be toys for some, but yo-yos are serious business for others. On March 21, contestants from across Idaho are expected to descend on the ISU…

The Idaho Falls Police Department identified a 16-year-old boy as a suspected gunman that temporarily shut down the downtown area Wednesday night.…

A local man is raising money for people in a small Alaskan town, after he was saved by its search and rescue team just weeks ago. Randy Gravatt, of…

Trains across the country carrying hazardous materials have been derailing, with one in Illinois spilling crude oil near the Mississippi River…

Some American Falls High School students sponsored a health fair Wednesday for their senior project. Several people took the opportunity to get…

An Idaho Falls woman led police from various agencies on a series of pursuits covering 133 miles, Idaho State Police said. Misty L. Prestwich, 28,…

Voters in Bannock County voted overwhelmingly in favor of a two-year, $9.25 million supplemental levy for Pocatello/Chubbuck School District 25.…

A Fort Hall woman is going to prison after she hit a police officer in the face. Caitlin Eagle was sentenced Wednesday in U.S. District Court to a…

On Tuesday, voters in eastern Idaho decided school levies. We’ll update this story as results come in. We will post results for Bonneville,…

Here are the results for general obligation bond elections. A supermajority is needed for a bond to pass. Bonneville School District, $56 million to…

Jefferson County will keep its prosecutor after a failed recall election Tuesday. The recall effort needed 9,157 votes to be successful. Although the…

In a tour for local officials, Pocatello Regional Airport’s manager David Allen shared the airport’s plans to develop the airport’s…

It’s the kind of vote that gets people talking. Jefferson county voters have to choose today whether to recall or keep in office their county…

Students at South Fork Elementary School are speaking Chinese- in the classroom. It’s part of the language immersion program. Half of the…

Groundwater levels in the Eastern Snake River Aquifer have been declining for 50 years, according to the Henry’s Fork Foundation. That’s…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck School District is asking for a 2-year supplemental levy. Each year will be $9.25 million, an addition of $750,000 per year.…

A welfare check on a young child resulted in two people being arrested on drug charges. Officers responded to a house on the 200 block of East First…

On Tuesday, voters in eastern Idaho will decide various issues, mostly relating to school levies and bonds. Go to http://idahovotes.gov for more…

An Idaho Falls man threatened an officer with steak knives, police said. Officers were called to the 1200 block of Ashment on Monday night for a…

Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper is accepting applications to fill the vacancy on the City Council. Councilman Dee Whittier died March 1 following a…

In exactly one week, Bonneville County voters will decide if they are for or against a $56 million bond. The bond will go toward building a new high…

More than 70 years after the Holocaust, survivors say they are speaking to the last generation that will hear first-hand accounts of what life was…

The city-run Blackfoot Animal Shelter may be able to double the number of animals it holds after a recent donation of kennels and pet carriers from…

A “superbug” infection is hitting hospitals across the nation, but it hasn’t hit any Idaho hospitals yet – and health officials…

For a lot of tourists in north eastern Idaho, grabbing a beer or glass of wine with a meal is part of the vacation. Rexburg allows the sale of…

Idaho lawmakers are discussing a plan to increase teachers’ salaries. The career ladder is one of the major recommendations made by the…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after a gas explosion in a garage Friday afternoon. The explosion occurred around 1:45 p.m. at 1486 East 16th. Police…

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Several people in Jefferson County were trying to round up voters to recall Prosecuting Attorney Robin Dunn. Supporters of the recall were standing…

Fifty years ago Sunday a group of African-Americans marched 50 miles from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. They were attacked while protesting to be…

As Idaho lawmakers consider a bill that would legalize cannabis oil, a form of medicinal marijuana, eastern Idaho law officials, like Bingham County…

In the first week of their competition season, a local high school robotics team made big wins, but the team is building more than just robots. Last…

Six people were taken to Portneuf Medical Center Saturday night after a rollover crash on Interstate 15, near Fort Hall. The Idaho State Police…

Every team goes through some kind of adversity throughout a basketball season. Adversity comes in many different forms, for the Challis Girls…

By, Idaho State Athletics It’s been a whirl wind journey for Idaho State’s forward. One year ago she was racking up goals for American…

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On the first Friday of each month, Old Town Pocatello lights up with the First Friday Art Walk. But this month, there was something extra to…

Now, Idaho Falls Power is getting even “smarter” and making it easier for you to save energy as well. “Going out and working with…