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Many people get in the giving spirit during the holidays, but homeless shelters never stop giving, and in Idaho Falls they’re giving more than…

After starting the Big Sky season 2-0 the Idaho State Men’s Basketball team prepares for it’s first conference road test this…

Andre Hatchett capped a career week on the court with a Big Sky Player Of The Week Award. The Senior helped lead ISU with wins over Eastern…

Obesity rates are on the decline, according to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, making Idaho now the 18th healthiest state when it comes…

Jefferson County celebrated 100 years of service in eastern Idaho Monday. Commission Chairman Jerald Raymond said it’s time to build on the…

Education dominated the State of the State address in Boise on Monday. Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter even put education above tax cuts. He…

An Idaho Falls man is in jail after police said he bit an officer. But that’s not all Marvin Mcdonald is accused of. Officers were called to…

Chances are, if your New Year resolution is to lose weight and get in shape, you have a hefty camaraderie of strangers across the country also…

On New Year’s Eve, IF Taxi driver Nathan Cline says the phones wouldn’t stop ringing. “There probably were 40 or 50 calls,”…

Idaho State Police are investigating a car crash that injured a Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Sunday morning. Travis Despain, 37, was…

Recreational marijuana is now legal in Colorado, joining Washington State, while Oregon has medicinal marijuana. Blaine County Republicans also…

Nothing but blue skies and plenty of sunshine greet travelers as they head into Idaho Falls Regional Airport Saturday. In Denver, however,…

Sports Line investigates if the growing trend of using Helmet Pads and other 3rd party Accessories work to keep players…

It started with their father Bill, and has been passed down to brothers Joe and…

Hillcrest cruised to a big 2nd qtr lead on their way to a 68-49 win on the…

The Century Diamondbacks marched into 2014 Neon Sneakers ablaze topping the Idaho Falls Tigers 41-30 at…

Rams avenge early season loss to beat Bonneville…

The Skyline Girls Basketball Team opened 2014 with a key road win over the Shelley…

Snake River Tops South Fremont in Friday night Boys Basketball…

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The Rigby Trojan’s Boys Basketball team started 2014 the right way topping Preston at…

Members of the Idaho Republican Party are pushing for some controversial resolutions in their next committee meeting, including the legalization of…

Republicans pledged to defend Idaho’s ban on gay marriage from legal challenge, while Democrats favor letting similar cases elsewhere proceed…

More and more senior citizens are moving into Idaho, according to a new study from Atlas Van Lines. The study tracked the numbers of households…

While individuals won’t be able to file taxes until Jan. 31 this year, Darin Dallimore, an accountant with Galusha Higgins and Galusha, says…

One man was injured in an home gas explosion in Bonneville County Thursday night. The explosion happened just before 5:00 at a home near 105 East and…

More people are moving to Idaho than the majority of other states in the nation. According to a study released this week by Atlas Van Lines, Idaho…

It didn’t matter if the game was home or away, the Idaho State men’s and women’s basketball teams swept Portland State to begin Big…

In the ongoing issue of player safety, Concussion awareness progressed during the 2013 football season. While there is still ways to go before the…

Twas the week before Christmas and all through the school.Theresa Bunker grade school kids were doing something cool. “This is a canned food…

Ririe High School senior Quaden Bond is a student of many talents. He always seems to find the right balance between school, volunteer work, and…

The first Idaho Falls baby of 2014 was born at 7:52 p.m. Wednesday, just hours before the New Year’s day ended. Baby Colby Busselberg was born…

A man from south central Idaho died this week after coming down with the flu. The Eastern Idaho Public Health District said this is the state’s…

The long-awaited megaload is finally in our area. Early Thursday morning, it stopped seven miles east of Arco at the junction of Highway 20 and Idaho…

Some Western states are legalizing medical marijuana, and Colorado has even made it legal for recreational use. Although the drug is still illegal in…

Two people died and seven were injured in a two-vehicle crash on icy Interstate 15 in southeastern Idaho on New Year’s Eve. The Idaho State…

UPDATE 1/1/2014: We have learned from the missing pony’s owner that the Pony named “Bianca”, has been returned to her home. No…

If you’re traveling today or later this week, you may want to check that your flight is on time. The Idaho Falls Regional Airport is reporting…

Pocatello Police report one DUI arrest after a man reportedly crashed his vehicle into a parked car, causing it to flip on its side. Idaho Falls…

As people welcomed the New Year Wednesday many also made resolutions. Experts estimate that only 8 percent of people will keep their 2014…

Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News wish you a happy New Year, and remind you to please drive safely tonight. If needed, have a sober driver or…

Here are stories that were popular on localnews8.com this year. Many of the links below are snapshots in time and do not always show the resolution…

We have an update on the Autos 4 Less signs honoring the military in Idaho Falls. Last week the owner put the banners back up after the city told him…

Losing weight, eating healthy and learning something new. These are just some typical New Year’s resolutions that people tend to make as we get…

The City of Idaho Falls lost an appeal to claim eminent domain outside of city limits for the North Loop Transmission Project on Tuesday. Homeowners…

Police said an Idaho Falls woman was trying to sell meth. Secrita Iverson, 49, was already in the Bonneville County Jail on other charges. She was…

Several western states have decided to raise the minimum wage, but many are worried that Idaho isn’t one of them. With the need for seasonal…

Fans didn’t see much of Ajak Magot in the exhibition against Dickenson State. But what they saw, they liked. Magot had two thunderous putback…

The Idaho State Men’s Basketball team has reached conference play as they play Portland State on…

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center will soon have a new intensive care unit. The new unit is equipped with better technology to help sick patients…

The affects of the winter weather are creating some slick roads in eastern Idaho. While main roads and highways are mostly clear, some neighborhoods…

Flu season in the Gem State has turned deadly this year. A man over 60 in south-central Idaho died after having the flu, the Idaho Department of…

Carson City, Nev. Sheriff Ken Furlong said murder suspect Michael Dylan Brentlinger may be headed to Driggs where, according to his Facebook page, he…

A murder suspect Nevada law enforcement said might be headed to Driggs died in a standoff with police in Reno on Monday. Michael Dylan Brentlinger is…

A man was killed in an avalanche Thursday in the backcountry near Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. Teton County Sheriff’s Office identified…

A 450-ton shipment of oil production equipment bound for Alberta, Canada, has covered 40 more miles to Cat Creek Summit on U.S. Highway 20. The…

A controversial wolf-hunting contest went ahead as planned Saturday despite heavy opposition from pro-wildlife groups. Despite death threats and…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a 13-year-old boy with a knife. Idaho Falls police said Diego L. Renteria, 21, was…

Pocatello police are looking for a second suspect they believe was involved in a home invasion on Christmas Eve. Police issued a warrant for Shawn…

An Idaho Falls couple is asking for your help after they say someone crashed into their parked car and fled Friday night. Scott Dees and his wife…

Richard Napier, who owns Idaho Mountain Tracking in Idaho Falls, says nothing quite parallels the joys of backcountry skiing. “Generally…

Two Idaho Falls families are okay after a house fire Friday evening. Idaho Falls Fire Department said a fire started in the kitchen. Everyone in the…

Chances are, you’re done with your holiday shopping, or maybe you’ve taken advantage of the after-Christmas sales. Local chain stores say…

Jamison Manwaring of Idaho Falls is talking about life after coming out as a gay Mormon. Manwaring first told his brother and Dad, before he made a…

Two Idaho Falls men walked away unhurt after their pickup rolled into the Snake River in Idaho Falls on Saturday. Josh Brunson, 31, was driving north…

A Pocatello man was taken to the hospital following an accident on Interstate 86 west of Chubbuck. Idaho State Police said William Brydon, 55, was…

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Random dialing may be getting some cellphone users in the Snake River Region in trouble with their bills. Your cellphone will ring, and a phone…

It’s a long way until the school year is over, but Katelyn Kinghorn and the other yearbook staff members are already hard at work. Katelyn…

A federal judge allowed a wolf derby to proceed on public land in Idaho, ruling its organizers aren’t required to get a special permit from the…

The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office says Rex J. Andersen of Arco was killed Thursday afternoon in an avalanche. According to the…

Christmas may be over, but instead of heading back to work, many decided to extend the holiday spirit for another day by hitting the slopes at Kelly…

An American Falls man is $205,000 richer after buying a jackpot-winning ticket from the Christmas Day Wild Card draw. Robert “Peanuts”…

Two eastern Idaho cities are giving special instructions to people on disposing of their Christmas trees. Idaho Falls You cannot put your tree with…

With all the presents under the tree, it’s also a gift to not work on Christmas. However, in some industries it simply can’t be avoided,…

The Bonneville County Sheriffs Office was called to a snowmobile accident late Christmas Eve afternoon. The accident was about three and a half miles…

Idaho Falls police arrested a suspect in the Bingham Mechanical break-in earlier this week.The suspect, Wayne Pearson, 29, was found at the…

All across Eastern Idaho, drivers had to combat visibility as low as one-tenth of a mile on Christmas Day. By the evening most of the fog had…

The wait is over and the presents are open. Whether you were naughty or nice, Santa made his way down the chimney. We decided to check in with…

A family in Pocatello received quite the gift for Christmas – their son, home from military service. “You don’t realize what…

People are expected to be in a giving mood this holiday season, but a few McDonald’s employees never thought the cheer would come their way.…

The Salvation Army in Idaho Falls said this year’s donations are down by $14,000 for its Red Kettle Program. You may have seen red kettles…

Eastern Idahoans scrambled to get last-minute gifts on Christmas Eve. Department stores in Ammon were packed with people trying to fill those holiday…

People can’t always get last-minute shopping done without gas. And one gas station is showering its customers with Christmas cheer. Good 2 Go…

Police are investigating the burglary of an Idaho Falls business. The break-in to Bingham Mechanical on Yellowstone was discovered Monday morning.…

KIDK turned 60 years old Monday. It was a major milestone when Channel 3 went on the air as the first TV station in eastern Idaho. Back then, the…

Adam Butler is being given one more chance to save his own life. The 28-year-old admitted methamphetamine addict has dozens of arrests for…

A slow start to the snow season could leave some riders hesitant to purchase their registration right away. Registering sleds is the law, but if…

A Coast Guardsman from Idaho Falls has died. Travis Obendorf suffered injuries while rescuing crew members from a disabled fishing vessel off the…

Lawmakers are being asked to make some big changes to mental health laws this upcoming legislative session. Currently, there are an increasing number…

The grievance panel in the case of the Pocatello girl’s basketball coach fired for a Facebook photo has decided in her favor. In the final…

The clock is ticking for the health exchange enrollment deadline, but many people still aren’t sure about the affordable care act. Originally…

A Great Neighbor in the Chubbuck/Pocatello area will make sure you and your car get home safely if you have had too much to drink. This is the 25th…

A Blackfoot woman died in a rollover crash east of Burley on Saturday. Around 10:20 a.m., Cameron Diaz, 32, was traveling east on Interstate 86 in a…

Omega Morgan has been issued a permit to move an oversized load of oil rig equipment across rural Idaho and into Montana. It is ultimately bound for…

Ask any of the people in Salmon and they’ll tell you there’s nothing they like more than a good hunt. “It is really a way of…

Bethine Church, matriarch of the Idaho Democratic Party and wife of the late U.S. Sen. Frank Church, has died. She was 90. Her son, Chase Church,…

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office is making progress on a triple homicide investigation that happened on April 4, 2013, in Holbrook. The…

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The breach at Target is having a huge effect on checking accounts at least at one regional credit union. The debit cards of hundreds of East Idaho…