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A national cable network will be looking back at a serial killer who haunted eastern Idaho over two decades ago. Investigation Discovery is…

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Idaho State University has been reaccredited by the Northwest Commission on College and Universities after a seven-year-long evaluation. During the…

Since guns have been allowed on campus, Idaho State University has had to enhance its security measures. All of these initiatives, though, have been…

With winter’s gloomy weather, staying positive can be especially difficult for some people. This seasonal lull in happiness is officially…

Middle school students from Idaho Science and Technology Charter School are going to Boise Wednesday, to take part in a statewide competition.…

NeighborWorks Pocatello has decided on new names for five Old Town Pocatello neighborhoods based on the public’s feedback. The names are based…

Tuesday the area west of Old Town Pocatello will be divided into five neighborhoods with five distinct names. It’s part of a plan engineered by…

The body of a man missing since November has been found, Idaho Falls police said. James Wise, 36, was last seen the morning of Nov. 7. His body was…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested after police said she stole $2,000 worth of clothing. Police said Kalee M. South, 19, stole various pieces of…

Brigham Young University Idaho students who’ve enjoyed a quieter campus should get used to the sounds of jackhammers, dump trucks and of…

Emeritus at Ridge Wind and Emeritus at Highland Hills in the Pocatello and Chubbuck areas are taking a proactive approach to spreading heart health…

Responders from several agencies including Jackson Hole Fire & EMS, Jackson Police Department, Teton County Sheriff’s Office and more were…

The city of Rexburg wants to give local people a place to ride their bikes. The City Council just approved the creation of a bike park on city-owned…

The Blackfoot Charter Community Learning Center is trying to encourage kids to read through a new program called Reading to Success. It’s a…

Paper or plastic? That could become a question of the past in Blackfoot, as a Snake River High School student is pushing for a ban on paper and…

An Idaho Falls woman was arrested Tuesday in connection to the murder of Kristy M. Aschliman. Kayla M. Bennett, 22, was arrested on a $50,000 warrant…

Residential, commercial, and irrigation customers of Rocky Mountain Power would pay an extra 1.8 percent for electricity if the Idaho Public…

Meet Rocky Lindsay. Six months ago, he never thought he would be where he is today . Less than a year ago he had a steady job and a place of his own.…

Another person will be sentenced in connection to the murder of Kristy Aschliman. Bonneville prosecutors said an Idaho Falls woman has pleaded guilty…

A man accused of killing his girlfriend in Idaho Falls is fighting being sent back to Idaho. Police say 25-year-old Kevin Mcquilliams of Pocatello…

With State basketball just over two weeks away, the pressure is on as the 1A District tournament tipped off in Firth…

Those of all ages trekked through Smith Park Saturday afternoon. Director of the Rexburg “Snow Fest”, Tom Anderson says instead of…

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Friday afternoon Chubbuck Mayor Kevin England was presented with a golden shoe after winning the Chamber Wellness Program’s month-long…

New legislation that opposes national monuments in Fremont County has been introduced in the Idaho House. This comes after 93 percent of people who…

A new program has landed at Idaho State University that will give people a chance to get hands-on experience with NASA technology. ISU’s GIS…

Drug dogs have been helping law enforcement fight drugs across the country for years. But for the Idaho State Police, they’ve only had their…

Idaho State University president Arthur Vailas is asking the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee for $33,500 to help the museum catalog items…

Brigham Young University-Idaho has more students off campus than on, the university said Friday when it announced record numbers for enrollment. In…

New state schools Superintendent Sherri Ybarra gave a public school budget pitch to the Joint-Finance Appropriations Committee on Thursday, calling…

Family crisis experts say criminals are taking a modern approach to stalking, which may make it easier for police to catch them. Teena McBride,…

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Emily Conrad is passionate about volunteering. She’s a Red Cross volunteer and spent all of last summer volunteering at an orphanage and school…

Idaho transportation officials warn roads and bridges in the state are deteriorating at a greater rate than they’re equipped to deal with. The…

Idaho State University President Arthur Vailas is asking the Joint Finance Appropriations Committee for $1.7 million for the university’s…

Big changes are coming to the Bannock County fairs. There will be one fair only in the county this year. Previously, there had been a north and south…

A Wilford woman was arrested after she tried to get into cars at a funeral, the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office said. Sheriff Len Humphries…

Bonneville County deputies are warning residents to be cautious of telephone scams after a man almost lost thousands to an IRS impersonator. Deputies…

A Madison County man was taken to Madison Memorial Hospital for treatment after his pickup was struck by a Sugar-Salem school bus. The crash happened…

Six classrooms at a Pocatello elementary school are going digital with the launch of a Chromebook pilot program. Under the program, about 120 fourth…

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Several tenants at a mobile home park in Salmon have just weeks to pick up everything and move because of something that they said should have been…

The Jefferson County sheriff is facing felony charges related to allegations he was misusing funds. Sheriff Blair Olsen faces three charges of use of…

The Bannock County assessor’s office will now be open on Fridays beginning in February. The office’s current hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.…

Catching criminals often involves a lot of effort and research, but not this time. Rexburg police confiscated nearly 20 pounds of pot after two…

Reed’s Dairy announced plans to open its second location in Ammon after requests from customers. “We posted on our Facebook page that we…

Students are reacting positively to the announcement of a new BYU-Idaho president. The announcement came at the weekly devotional Tuesday. Elder…

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Skiing at the popular East Fork Mink Creek Nordic Center south of Pocatello has effectively come to a halt after a week of warmer-than-usual…

The U.S Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against the Idaho Falls School District. According to the labor department, school District 91 fired an…

Two people tied to an attempted murder in Fremont County were supposed to be handed their sentences Tuesday, but it was instead moved to Feb. 24.…

Every year, the United Health Foundation rates the health of each state in America, and Idaho isn’t doing as well as it used to. The survey…

Sleep is a part of life for everyone, but research by Idaho State University professor Dr. Maria Wong shows sleep problems at a young age can lead to…

The LDS church has named a new president for Brigham Young University-Idaho. Elder Russell M. Nelson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a news conference Tuesday on religious freedom and nondiscrimination. The stream is now over.…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints held a news conference Tuesday on religious freedom and nondiscrimination. The stream is now over.…

Driving along Philbin Rd. by I-86, some folks might have noticed a brand, new building under construction. That 50,000 sq. ft. building will serve as…

The Army is expected to decide in the coming days how to proceed with disciplinary action against Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier who left his post…

Idaho saw its first train collision of the year Friday when the driver of an SUV failed to yield to an oncoming train in the Tyhee area. Chase…

During her 25 years at Local News 8, anchor Karole Honas has affected many people, including her co-workers. In the video above, you can see Karole…

Today just before 12:20 p.m. Bingham County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a 2 vehicle accident at 1200 west Highway 39. The initial…

Calving season is just starting, but with the above average temperatures some are worried about their grazing fields getting wet and muddy. “If…

An armed robbery turned into a deadly shoot out in Rexburg over the weekend. According to police, the deceased, Daryl Myler, wasn’t after the…

A CEO has been hired over the Shoshone-Bannock Gaming Operation and Hotel & Event Center, the tribes announced Monday. John Phillipp will oversee…

Police say Daryl Myler of Driggs showed a gun to steal some prescription drugs at Walgreens. When officers tried to stop him, police say the suspect…

Idaho has seen a “dramatic increase” in flu-related deaths, the state Department of Health and Welfare said Monday. There were 16 deaths…

A robbery suspect is dead after a shooting in Rexburg on Saturday evening. Rexburg police said the suspect entered Walgreens on Main Street, where he…

The stubborn fog is still lingering in a few places, meaning roads could be icy again come Monday morning. By the afternoon, things should start to…

Slick roadways caused by freezing fog was a big problem for several areas across the region on Saturday. We’ll see a bit more fog Sunday…

The Chubbuck Lions came together Saturday for to hold a community fundraiser for a local family in need of some help after a medical diagnosis.…

New Head football coach of the Century Diamondbacks Travis Hobson sits down with Chris Renkel to discuss his plan for his new…

Tyler Berg is an avid outdoors-man often found fly fishing in the summer. But this week he took on a new challenge, skiing for the first time…

The top two players in the state of Idaho have put on a show each time they face off. But while many can mistake them for being rivals, they’re…

Idaho State Senior Forward Jeff Solarin didn’t pick up a basketball until Middle School. Before that, his athletic career revolved around a…

The Idaho Department of Labor reported the month of December had the lowest jobless rate since 2008. The adjusted unemployment rate fell another…

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A Union Pacific train struck an SUV in the Tyhee area on Friday evening after the SUV’s driver failed to yield. Chase Fernandez, 23, tells…

It’s tax season and in Idaho, there are 136 exemptions on everything from prescriptions and funeral caskets to commemorative silver medallions.…

Local moviegoers have been pushing for the historical drama ‘Selma’ to be shown in theaters, and that push has been successful. Muriel…

Ten years ago Wendi Maestas had no regrets when she got a tattoo on her neck– but now things are a little different. “I’m not who I…

It might sound a little strange, but insects are the first responders at a crime scene. Scientists use them to find out different things, like the…

A mobile home caught fire just outside the city of Ammon in Bonneville County, Thursday afternoon. The fire started just before 3 p.m. at a mobile…

A local woman was arrested in Caribou County on Tuesday on 10 counts of intentionally or knowingly engaging “in oral sexual contact with a…

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Pocatello police officers are being asked to patrol the streets on foot for at least 15 minutes each day. It’s part of a mandate that the…

On Thursday afternoon the calm and collected Bannock County prosecuting attorney Stephen Herzog let us all in on a little secret elected county…

Sugar-Salem High School senior Collin Cronin plays the roll of the tax man in Sugar-Salem’s production of “You Can’t Take It With…

Before President Obama gave a speech at Boise State University on Wednesday, he met with the family of Saeed Abedini, an Idaho pastor serving an…

Before President Obama gave a speech at Boise State University on Wednesday, he met with the family of Saeed Abedini, an Idaho pastor serving an…

An inmate at the Bingham County Jail apparently killed himself. Nickolas Seamons, 35, hanged himself in one of the showers Monday around 6:45 p.m.,…

One of the most talked-about issue on social media from President Obama’s State of the Union Address was his proposals for paid maternity leave…

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A controversial proposed ordinance would restrict smoking in public parks in American Falls. The ordinance, which was revised at Wednesday…

The Pocatello/Chubbuck Auditorium District is continuing to work on an events center, but is experiencing a delay due to need for another feasibility…

Following the State of the Union and President Obama’s visit to Boise, local Republicans said they had mixed feeling on the president’s…

Bob Inama has dedicated his life to educating others for more than half a century. Back in 1964 he had full intentions of attending law school before…

President Barack Obama spoke in conservative-leaning Idaho on Wednesday, saying he still has hopes he can bridge the ideological gaps that have…

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Century High School officials named Travis Hobson the new head football coach for the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, replacing Dave Spillet. Hobson became…