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Students in Idaho Falls got a lesson on the seriousness of bullying Wednesday. Country singer Morgan Frazier spoke against bullying at Taylorview and…

It’s been a little over a year since the federal government launched its healthier lunch program. Schools nationwide have been complaining that…

Local efforts have made a big difference overseas. The Idaho Falls Rotary Club has partnered with club members worldwide to combat polio. The club…

Roads are open after Tuesday night’s flooding in Pocatello, but the situation isn’t entirely over. “The ground is already saturated…

Folks in Pocatello interested in Japanese culture have a chance to get involved. The Japanese Sister Cities Subcommittee needs five more people. The…

Rain across much of southwestern and central Idaho’s mountains put a dent in wildfires that have kept firefighters busy for weeks. On the…

With the large amount of water came large amounts of support from family, friends and complete strangers for those affected by the flood. For an…

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL (MATCHES WON) *Madison 3Skyline 1 F *Lighthouse Christian 3Carey 0 F *Twin Fa;lls 3Jackpot, NV 0 F BOYS SOCCER Blackfoot…

Rocky Mt. Power has been able to restore power to about 2,500 people in the Ammon area. After a power pole fire earlier Tuesday…

It was the first day of school for many students throughout Eastern Idaho, and while Sugar-Salem students are one week in, it was still a day of…

With flu season just around the corner, doctors are encouraging people to start thinking about flu vaccinations. Unfortunately, when it comes down to…

Are you looking to start a business in Idaho? You may be in luck because the Gem State has been named as one of the easiest places to start one.…

A man was hospitalized in a crash that blocked traffic near Blackfoot on Tuesday morning. Around 7:30 a.m., Bronson Hill, 17, of Pingree, was…

Two brothers were arrested after a scuffle with Idaho Falls police officers. On Saturday before 11 p.m., officers responded to a noise disturbance in…

A man was arrested on a warrant charging him with aggravated assault and use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony in Idaho Falls. Idaho…

Ferris wheels aren’t supposed to spin against dark stormy skies, and carnival games are usually played without a sump pump nearby, but at the…

A recent report released by the CATO Institute shows Idaho workers are among the lowest-paid in the nation. The study ranks Idaho down to number 51…

On Monday afternoon, drivers dealt with traffic jams and multiple crashes in the construction zone on U.S. Highway 20 on the border between Jefferson…

Free music in the park is a tradition in many Eastern Idaho communities, but it wouldn’t be possible without the efforts of great neighbors.…

A pickup hit a tractor in Madison County on Monday morning. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened west of Teton City on…

People are enjoying this three-day weekend by heading out to Lava Hot Springs for one last hurrah of the summer season. Sam Netuschil, the owner of…

The Axe Women Loggers of Maine will perform four shows per day at the Eastern Idaho State Fair in Blackfoot this week. Sunday, the women showed off…

Josh Hill will be leaving Eastern Idaho for the Bayou in order to chase his dreams of playing in the National Football League. The former Idaho State…

The City of Pocatello flexed its football muscles today at Day 2 of the Rocky Mountain Rumble. Highland and Pocatello both big winners in Holt…

The food you find at the fair is certainly a big attraction. At the East Idaho State Fair there are a lot of food vendors to choose from, which makes…

With every card swiped, every button pressed and every gallon pumped, we and our wallet hurt. As we kick off Labor Day weekend, we can’t help…

For many people Labor Day means barbecue, holiday travel and shopping for sales. But as people take off for the last holiday of the summer, many…

Here are scores from Friday’s high school football games. If you want to see most of these teams in action, go to localnews8.com/sports. *Idaho…

As mom and dad get older, the price tag on their care is going up. The cost of a year of private care is now more than $80,000; but there are…

Idaho’s Hometown Hero is a medal given to outstanding Idahoans across the state for various good works. The Idaho’s Hometown Hero…

The Caribou-Targhee National Forest is working to manage two small wildfires. As of Friday night, the Two Top Fire was burning along the…

As the Labor Day weekend arrived, many in the Idaho Falls area took advantage of their long weekend. From sticking it out at home to Yellowstone…

Idaho Falls is home to many event venues, and a local filmmaking company wants to add another to the list. Chuverdragon Entertainment is looking to…

Pocatello police have released more photos and information in two convenience store robberies that occurred early Thursday morning. The suspect…

Idaho State University’s Geographic Information Systems program is helping the Bureau of Land Management plan recovery efforts faster in…

A 25-year-old Idaho Falls man pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Pocatello Thursday to distributing methamphetamine. It was the latest pleading…

The 2013 Pocatello Indians may not be the biggest, or the fastest, but don’t tell them that. They believe they can contend all the way to a…

Thousands of people will head to the Eastern Idaho Fair Grounds this weekend for the fair festivities; but with the crowds come some dangers. About…

Today the Idaho Farm Bureau invited three state representatives to tour the Power County wind farms and hear the pro’s and con’s of wind…

In the aftermath of recent fires, many people may be wondering what precautions can be used against these kind of disasters. The High Country…

A new project is in the works to improve safety on Highway 20. The Idaho Transportation Department released plans for a new interchange and overpass…

The lawyer for a man convicted for raping and murdering an Idaho Falls woman said police withheld crucial evidence during the investigation. In court…

Police are looking for a suspect who held up two Pocatello convenience stores early Thursday. The man robbed the Jackson Food Store at 1527 Pocatello…

The proposals for new schools in Bonneville School District 93 may be put off a couple months longer. The district said it needs more time to get the…

Chubbuck’s Mayor Steve England announced today he will not run for re-election in this upcoming mayoral race. England said he was told when the…

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Millions of Americans are expected to travel this Labor Day Weekend. The holiday marks the unofficial end of summer and at the same time, the end of…

Idaho State Police have released the name of the man who died in a crash on Interstate 86 near American Falls on Wednesday. Allen Fingold, 77, of…

The Ad Council kicked off its Emergency Preparedness campaign Wednesday. It conducted a recent study that shows many Americans are not prepared for…

Construction crews are getting started on a project that they hope will bring peace of mind to the people of Driggs. “Teton Creek itself is…

The City of Shelley wants its citizens to decide if chickens should be allowed in residential zoning areas. The city clerk said to have a new chicken…

In a closed executive session, Bonneville School District ratified contract negotiations Wednesday. After months of deliberation and a 10-hour…

Wednesday’s heavy rains still will not be nearly enough to combat the state’s tough drought conditions this year, which has been causing…

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Chubbuck Mayor Steven England announced today he will not be seeking a third term in the municipal elections in November. In a phone interview…

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game drafted a 10-year elk management plan Aug. 19, and will be accepting public comment until Sept. 22. It is the…

People from Wyoming are pondering over a big question: How can they fix the budget for the state’s Game and Fish Department? Lawmakers,…

Sirens are going to sound off in Idaho Falls on Wednesday as Bonneville County Emergency Management Services tests the emergency alert system. The…

A property owner cleaning out a Bonneville County garage found a World War II-era hand grenade, which has caused a partial road closure. The owner of…

Voters in Aberdeen’s School District 58 have approved $275,000 every year for fives years to make much needed repairs in their schools.…

With school starting soon, most families are hitting up stores for back-to-school supplies. But with a large number of students getting ready for…

Local kids are having a blast at this year’s free celebrate youth event. “You get to go rock climbing and go and jump on the jumping…

A Boeing 737 going from Seattle to Houston made an emergency landing in Pocatello early Tuesday morning. The flight, which left Seattle at midnight,…

Jackson police have released a sketch of the suspect they said has been illegally entering homes and touching women while they were sleeping. The…

A new research building under construction on University Boulevard in Idaho Falls was evacuated Tuesday afternoon. A 55-gallon drum of sulfuric acid…

From shop windows to street signs – driving around Pocatello, it is hard to miss those orange and black welcome signs that have been popping-up…

About $3,500 is missing from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The office found on July 12 that the money was missing over the previous…

Police said a Pocatello man robbed an Afton, Wyo., bank Monday. Afton Police Chief Randy Hadderlie said Donald Sample, 56, entered First National…

Four teenage boys set fire to playground equipment at an Idaho Falls park early Tuesday morning, police said. Officers were called to Esquire Acres…

The Engineering Research Office Building of the Idaho National Laboratory was evacuated briefly Tuesday morning. A motor in the elevator control room…

A local woman found a special treasure hidden in Idaho Falls. “I was looking for my great-great grandfather. He was a corporal in the Civil…

The Idaho Education Task Force voted yes for Common Core standards, minus one member from eastern Idaho. Madison County District Superintendent…

On the first day allowed for filing, three people completed the necessary steps to become an official candidate for Idaho Falls mayor. Sharon Parry,…

The way local students are taught in grades K-12 will change this fall because of the common core standards adopted by the state in 2009. Teachers…

The cost of health care makes it difficult –if not impossible– for some families to get the check-ups and treatments they…

Private land owners can get funding to fix up land charred by this years fires. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources…

A number of roads were closed Friday because of flood waters. The only road closed is the Center Street underpass, and that is expected to be open…

While most people dread speaking in front of large crowds, one Idaho Falls man thrives on it, competing against speakers from all over the world.…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he tried to set a woman on fire. Police were called to the 100 block of Third Street around 8 p.m.…

Drugs and money were stolen in a burglary of an Idaho Falls animal hospital. Idaho Falls police said Monday the burglary occurred sometime late…

Bonneville had a chance, the Bees drove down the field and scored a touchdown to take a 7-0 lead over Bingham. But that’s as sweet as it would…

After a red hot start to 2012, Soda Springs saw their season slip away and miss the playoffs. Question 5 in our 30 questions 30 days series asks, Can…

So there’s no longer a trophy, but Idaho State hypothetically won the Gem State Cup on Sunday beating Idaho 2-0. The Win over the Vandals not…

Hundreds of students gathered at Bartz Field over the weekend in attempt to slip into the Guinness Book of World Records. What started as a fun…

30 Questions 30 days series is down to Question 6 which asks if West Side can capture their first state title since 2010. West Side is a perennial…

Flood cleanup is underway in Pocatello. The flash flood Friday left major railroad-crossing roadways closed down, essentially cutting the town in…

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Less than an hour into Friday’s flash flood in Bannock County, half of Pocatello was seemingly underwater. That water made its way to Chubbuck…

Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal car crash Friday evening on Interstate 84 in Gooding County. The agency said 36-year-old Wirake Charles…

Friday’s floods in Pocatello flowed to one of the lowest points in the city. The Center Street underpass saw as much as 12 feet of…

Federal Housing Finance Agency released the statistics on home prices. While Idaho has seen a 9.2% increase over last year, Idaho Falls saw a slight…

The mother of a 21-month-old child who died after being left in a car has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. Rebecca Randall made the plea in…

An Hour long rain delay wasn’t enough to delay Idaho State’s First soccer win of the season. Sloshing through a wet Davis Field, Idaho…

The Quest for 4 began at Century as the Diamondbacks look to raise another banner in 2013. Led by Head Coach PaulineTheiros and a group of…

Led by a team of talented freshman, Century girls soccer has revenge on their minds in 2013. With a motto Beat B-K, the Diamondbacks have State Title…

The Worm Creek Opera House in Preston is in need of some repairs, but a nationally known personality will be helping out next week by already selling…

One of the fastest-growing counties in Idaho is increasing its courthouse security. Bonneville County Commissioners recently voted to increase…

Sen. James E. Risch took questions at the Idaho Falls City Club on Friday. He addressed many issues including, nuclear waste management, domestic…

It’s one of the most anticipated events in eastern Idaho. The state fair in Blackfoot is about a week away, and vendors are already preparing…

Chris comes to Idaho from Indiana, where he graduated from Ball State University with a degree in telecommunications/journalism news. While attending…