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“Bless Me Ultima” tells the coming-of-age story of a boy, but that’s not what has parents at Teton High School outraged. “A…

Electric cars haven’t reached the same popularity in east Idaho as it has in other parts of the country. It may be due to the hassle of…

Two female LDS missionaries were attacked by Albanian terrorists in Kosovo on Wednesday. “We can confirm two sister missionaries were beaten in…

The final path has been decided for the Gateway West Project, which will build a 1,000 mile-long, 500,000 volt transmission line through Wyoming and…

The Idaho National Laboratory has eliminated just under 20 support positions. INL Communications and Governmental Affairs spokesperson Misty Benjamin…

After more than a century, a Civil War monument was re-dedicated at Rose Hill Cemetery on Monday. The monument was hidden behind decades of growth.…

Have you been mudding lately? Have you ever done it on accident? One county says people are doing it on accident more often. Dirt roads may look…

The Idaho insurance exchange board met in Boise behind closed doors Tuesday afternoon. The meeting was held because former board member Frank Chan…

Doctors said screening kids for developmental problems can help detect some serious issues early. But a study released this week shows less than 30…

An inmate at the Pocatello Women’s Correctional Center has tested positive for Hepatitis A. The Idaho Department of Corrections said the inmate…

When the Bonneville District 93 School Board meets Wednesday night, it will decide if Bonneville High School can start a Gay-Straight Alliance. The…

Bonneville School District 93’s Chuck Shackett will be honored as a 2014 Superintendent of the Year. The award comes from the Idaho Association…

A spokesperson for the FBI said Tuesday the agency is helping in the investigation of the Chubbuck church vandalism. Chubbuck police said the…

Roberts Elementary School celebrated the 95th birthday of its librarian, Lavern Tomchak, Monday afternoon. Tomchak has been the school’s…

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a break-in at the Rexburg Police Department’s shooting range. The range is on…

U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell has given final approval to the route of the proposed 990-mile high-voltage Gateway West Transmission Line…

Mrs. Powell’s bakery has been a part of Ammon for nearly the past decade, but they could be closing if a new owner doesn’t buy it. The…

A new store that is all about healthier living is opening Tuesday. The new store is called Natural Groceries and is located on 17th Street. The store…

An Ammon girl got a heartwarming surprise at school this Veterans Day. Her military uncle arrived from Afghanistan and decided to surprise her.…

The Idaho State Board of Education is jumping on a national initiative to have every high school senior apply for a post-secondary program.…

Except for a few run-off races the city elections are over, but did you ever wonder what it takes to put it all together? We may take them for…

Police have seized more than 50 pounds of marijuana in two traffic stops in Power County. On Monday just before 9 a.m., Idaho State Police and a…

The suspect in an Idaho Falls stabbing died in a crash near Ririe early Monday. Idaho State Police said around 3 a.m., Tay W. Misseldine, 23, of…

Luke Jones joined the Local News 8 and Eyewitness News team as a reporter in October 2013. He joins us from Neighborhood Network News in Boston,…

Jay was born in Milwaukee, Wis., and lived there throughout his childhood and high school years. He got his first broadcast training at Brigham Young…

Todd returns to Idaho and joins Channel 3 Eyewitness News from KVOA News 4 in Tucson, Ariz., where he was the weekend weather anchor and weekday…

Chris Cole, who was born and raised in Pocatello, cares about what’s happening around his home Chris graduated from Idaho State University in…

Dan joined our news team in March 2012. After going to college at the University of Minnesota and eventually graduating with honors from the…

People would often find Kaitlin, a Southern California native, roaming about her neighborhood with her parents’ 1991 camcorder. She is still…

Tatevik Aprikyan joins Local News 8 from her hometown of Seattle and is thrilled to fulfill her dream of being a reporter. Tatevik moved to Seattle…

Jeff Landers took over as sports director of the KIFI and KIDK news team in March 2011. He comes to Idaho from northeast Michigan, where he spent a…

Why not start the winter with a little more than reindeer games? If you’re on a tight budget, you may want to hit up the annual ski sale put on…

The Carlsons were devastated to hear of the destruction in the Philippines, where their 20-year-old son, Joseph, is serving as a missionary for The…

No matter the adversity of the 2013 Men’s Basketball season, Junior Center Ajak Magot can handle it. Just the fact he’s alive and able to…

Christmas is still a month away, but the holiday is coming early for one local house notorious for its extravagant light show. Brad Winters has been…

Down 28-7, Idaho State did all it could to come back against the Vikings of Portland State. Unfortunately the comeback fell short as ISU loses in its…

Shelley continued its dominance of the 3-A football class beating Snake River 26-0…

It’s become an international news story that started in Pocatello. Pocatello High School girls basketball coach Laraine Cook was fired over a…

Here are the final scores of Thursday, Friday and Saturday night high school football playoff games in Idaho. The single local Wyoming playoff game…

Over a grassy course, up and down hills, and winding their way through trees, cyclists of all ages rode through Freeman Park Saturday as part of the…

The Idaho Falls Aquatic Center could be getting an $80,000 renovation in December. The center is nearly three decades old and needs to be upgraded to…

Idaho is finding the right formula for maintaining roads during the winter. According to ITS International, the technology used by the Idaho…

It’s a crime of opportunity, and opportunity’s been presenting itself an awful lot lately. There were a total of 120 break-ins in the…

School District 25 is now speaking out about the firing of the former Pocatello High School girl’s basketball coach. Laraine Cook was fired…

A missing 74-year-old hunter has been found, Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde said. Wilde said the man’s truck had problems in the…

Searchers located an airplane that went missing on Wednesday and officials in west-central Idaho confirmed that all three on board were killed. The…

A new report from the Idaho State Department of Education predicts how students will perform with the more rigorous Common Core standards. The…

Federal research indicates grizzly bears in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem have a varied diet and are minimally affected by a decrease in the…

Four Idaho couples are suing the state in federal court to challenge laws banning same-sex marriage and denying recognition to same-sex couples who…

Sugar-Salem High School senior Lydia Garner loves to serve. “Through service I’ve helped people know that they really can do something…

Ryan’s favorite people right now are the significant adults in his life. When you first meet Ryan, he can be reserved and, perhaps, a bit shy.…

He wanted to live the life of a Ponzi prince, and he almost got his wish. Now Daren Palmer’s in jail, but the home he started building five…

Are your children doing drugs? Do they drink? What about their friends? One group is holding a conference to make sure they don’t. They call it…

An Illinois man will pay $168,600 to pay the cost of suppressing the Ten Mile Fire in Lemhi County. The fire started July 18, 2012, on land owned by…

He are results for contested city races and bond elections in eastern Idaho. App users, please got to the following page to see results:…

A man was arrested in connection to at least seven home burglaries in Idaho Falls. Aaron R. Stewart, 25, of Idaho Falls, faces five felony counts of…

Two people died when an SUV crashed into a canal near Rigby on Wednesday. The 2001 Trailblazer left the road and crashed into a canal at 440 N. 3950…

As part of National Adoption Month we feature several children in foster homes waiting for adoption. She looks older but Najwa is just 12 years old.…

Election Day was Tuesday, but two cities will still have to decide on a few of their elected officials in a runoff December 3. But what is a runoff…

The Idaho Innocence Project in Boise has been working to free wrongfully imprisoned people in Idaho, but the non-profit organization is losing most…

Jefferson County election officials had quite the chaotic night of counting. Ballot counting started at Rigby City Hall after polls closed around 8…

The North Bingham County District Library will not get the new building they hoped for. Voters turned down the bond for a new facility during…

With temperatures dropping, it may be a good idea to prepare your car for snow and bad weather conditions. Mechanics said if people put off…

Since August, a special committee has been meeting to discuss federal land in Idaho. Some lawmakers want the state of Idaho to take over lands that…

This year there are nearly double the number of students attending the Technical Careers High School in Bonneville School District 93. With more…

The U.S. Department of Labor has announced an emergency grant to provide re-employment service to about 50 former workers at a potato processing…

After Rebecca Casper won her bid for mayor Tuesday, she said her first order of business is communication with the people of Idaho Falls. “The…

It’s nearly the end of Mayor Mike Virtue’s service for Blackfoot. “I had my day eight years ago,” said Virtue on Tuesday,…

Sheriff’s offices in seven different counties around southeast Idaho could be implementing a program they’ve never done before. On…

Tuesday was the last election Steven England would see as Chubbuck’s mayor. He has been in the office for eight years. Before that, he was on…

A rolling museum about guitars is making a stop at the Museum of Idaho. The Gibson Tour Bus now in Idaho Falls is one of four in the nation. It was…

No matter how well you’re insured, we’re basically one step away from bankruptcy if we have a major medical emergency. That’s what…

Below is a list of contested races in eastern Idaho. Uncontested races and cities with all uncontested races are not listed. Some candidates’…

As temperature’s dip into the teens, you’ll want to make sure your furnace or chimney is well-maintained. A chimney fire in Idaho Falls…

Although local elections have traditionally seen a poor voter turnout rates, election officials say this year, it will be different. Bannock County…

There will be a lot more starlings in the sky this winter. Starlings are black birds with short tails and long beaks. The birds are especially tough…

A local artist is making some waves in other parts of the country. David Anderson has been a sculptor for most of his life and is now getting a lot…

Election Day is just around the corner, but some other big positions are also being filled. Saint Anthony Police Chief James Smith is retiring and…

Idaho is one of a handful of states that do not have any public preschool. “We know that Idaho is regularly kind of near the bottom of the heap…

A man accused of killing his girlfriend’s young daughter pleaded not guilty. Antonio Marcos Bautista appeared before 7th District Judge Joel E.…

On the ballot for Bingham County voters Tuesday is a $5 million bond to build a new library that supporters say the community is in desperate need…

Many folks turned out in Pocatello to the Marshall Public Library book sale Saturday. The book fair has become a win-win for the city library and its…

A Wisconsin couple reported missing after a visit to Yellowstone National Park was found safe on the Beartooth Highway, where their car had been…

The Idaho State Women’s Basketball team did more than get a feel for their new teammates during Saturday’s exhibition game. With new rule…

Students from Idaho State University are getting out in the community to “rake a wish” to help make one little Idaho Falls girl’s…

A local family is safe after a chimney fire in Iona Sunday afternoon. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said the fire caused about $30,000 in damages.…

At the North Bingham County District Library, they like to think there’s a book for everyone. But lately, that hasn’t always been…

Idaho State Police said they seized more than three pounds of marijuana near American Falls after a traffic stop Sunday morning. The driver, Edward…

An Idaho Falls house fire caused $50,000 in damages Saturday evening. The Idaho Falls Fire Department said unattended grease heating on a stove…

ISU Trailed at the half but was able to knock off the off-season rust in route to an exhibition victory over the University of…

Snake River ended Teton’s football season Saturday beating the Redskins 15-13. The Panthers will face Shelley next…

For 30 minutes, it looked like Idaho State had a chance to upset top ranked Eastern Washington. But the 2nd half was a different story as the Eagles…

Whether you’re religious or not, it’s a story about faith and deliverance. FatCats Cinema 6 showcased a new movie that is giving people a…

A national author and speaker was in Ammon Friday night. Gregg Harris is known most in the Christian circles. He is here to share a two-day…

The ice rink at Tautphaus Park in Idaho Falls is open for the season. The rink is open for public skating every day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If you…

Here are the final scores of Friday night high school football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For…

One in six children have sensory processing disorder in the United States. Monica Buerger, who owns Eagle Canyon Wellness in Ammon, specializes in…

Starting Friday, federal food stamp benefits will be trimmed by $5 billion. The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said it will impact the…

A new phone scam targeting people across the country, including eastern Idaho. “We’ve taken calls from Ontario (Ore.) to Teton Valley…

Friday, three of the four Pocatello mayor candidates discussed the nondiscrimination ordinance and the referendum for it on May’s ballot, along…