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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…

Born and raised in eastern Idaho, Steve attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduated from Idaho Falls High School and Ricks College; attended Brigham…

Ido joined the First Alert 8 Weather Team in May 2010. Ido graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a B.A. in communications with an…

Taylor Alward is very excited to join Local News 8. Taylor graduated from Carroll University in Waukesha, Wis., in May 2012 with a degree in…

Marissa Bodnar comes to KIFI from Boston, where she studied at Northeastern University and received a B.A. in Journalism, and minor in Cinema…

Caleb James joined Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News in August 2011 from his hometown of Boulder, Colo. Caleb’s journalism career started…

Jamie joins us from Miami, where she worked as a news writer for the local Fox affiliate, WSVN. Born in Washington, D.C., and raised in nearby…

Kylie Bearse is the morning/noon anchor for Local News 8, but she’s often in the weather center or finding stories around eastern Idaho/western…

Stephanie Hale-Lopez joined the Local News 8 team as a reporter in February 2012. Stephanie comes to Idaho Falls from Lewiston, where she worked at…

Jessica joined the Local News 8 team in December 2010. A sixth-generation Texan, Jessica left her home state after high school to attend Brigham…

With a 6-1 vote, the Idaho Falls City Council passed the $185 million budget Thursday night for the 2013-2014 fiscal year. During the meeting,…

A man with dementia has been found, Shelley police said Thursday. David Ray Fitch, 64, was found safely on the Snake River near Shelley by a Bingham…

You can see it on windows, on doors and even on a roof. Bengal pride is off-campus as well as on campus. With Idaho State University starting classes…

While many folks rely on their cell phones even more than computers, some areas in rural Idaho can’t access broadband on cell phones.…

A rash of unsolved burglaries in Idaho Falls has some local business owners concerned. Police are still looking for the suspects involved in four…

In an effort to preserve the serenity of the Yellowstone National Park, officials are making big changes to park policy. The National Park Service…

The National Park Service is turning 97, but you are getting the present.Yellowstone National Park said this Sunday, there is free admission to all…

An Idaho Falls man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in a boating accident that occurred earlier this month. Christopher L. Fife, 34, of…

The 2-year-old boy hit by a vehicle pulling a trailer Wednesday in Chubbuck has died. The incident occurred around 3:15 p.m. on the 700 block of…

Are you confused by the petition for Pocatello’s nondiscrimination ordinance? What does the petition do? What does the referendum do? Reporter…

First responders in Burley got a call that an indignant parent found her way into Burley High School and started threatening violence upon the staff…

The former information technology director of Bingham Memorial Hospital, Jack York, has hired a defense attorney in the hospital wiretapping case, so…

Teachers were busy getting their classrooms ready Wednesday afternoon, but they had time to share some advice for parents to help set their children…

With the first day of school for Bonneville District 93 nearly two weeks away, teachers will return to their classrooms with contracts. Educators and…

There are currently more than 119,000 people waiting for an organ transplant in the United States. A local woman is one of them. Debbie Bulstrode…

Pocatello police arrested four people in connection with a large-scale drug bust. Lonny Pierce, 24, was arrested for frequenting a drug establishment…

The Idaho Falls man arrested Sunday afternoon after police found him hiding in his neighbor’s attic is back on the streets. Idaho Falls police…

Firefighters contained five fires in the Malad area Tuesday night. A thunderstorm moving through Oneida County around 3 p.m. Tuesday caused the…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

A contractor is suing the parent company of Hoku Materials over work done at Hoku’s failed polysilicon plant in eastern Idaho. Officials with…

An accident near Ashton Monday Morning left a 9-year-old dead, and many wondering what Idaho’s laws are in regards riding in the bed of a…

Global economic experts came together to discuss how important world issues can impact the local economy. The Jackson Hole Rotary Club and the…

City employees in Idaho Falls may have to pay into their benefit plans for the first time. It all depends on what the city council decides this…

Today the Idaho Health Care Insurance Board is launching its website for the first time five weeks ahead of its October 1 deadline. The website,…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A wildfire in the heart of Yellowstone National Park has forced a temporary closure of a 7.5-mile section of the Grand Loop Road. The section closed…

A man died in a rollover crash on State Highway 22 west of Dubois. The Clark County Sheriff’s Office said a 2005 Toyota Tundra had rolled and…

Wednesday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States was a major victory for gay rights supporters. At the same time, the court’s…

Ralph Lillig says his opinions come from a place of Christ-centered love. Both he and his wife are Christians, and he said she’s been called…

A second suspect has been arrested in the July robbery of a Pocatello Maverik. David A. Jaramillo Jr., 45, was identified through the course of an…

One of the Siddoway Sheep Company’s herds 6 miles south of Victor was attacked by wolves early Saturday morning, killing 176 sheep. The sheep…

A local rancher took a huge hit to his livestock after wolves apparently attacked a flock of sheep near Victor. The Siddoway Sheep Company lost 176…

Cord blood is rich with stem cells which is why banking cord blood became popular. Banking cord blood started in the late 80’s when a child was…

The Wyoming Supreme Court is hearing arguments Tuesday on whether the state Legislature can determine the powers and duties of the state…

Both lanes of southbound Interstate 15 are closed near where it intersects with U.S. Highway 20 in Idaho Falls after a truck accident. The closure…

Thousands of people are still not allowed back in their homes because of the Beaver Creek Fire burning near Sun Valley Ski Resort. The fire has…

Danger could be around the corner during the next couple of weeks as kids head back to school. The city of Idaho Falls is fixing crosswalks and signs…

Southeast Idaho is on the move today as local employees are breaking-out their pedometers and stepping-up the Chamber Wellness program walking…

A boy riding in the back of a pickup died in the Squirrel area on Monday morning. The Fremont County Sheriff’s County responded to the crash on…

A man in a wheelchair was hurt in a crosswalk in Blackfoot on Monday. Idaho State Police said around 9:30 a.m., Shane M. Mitchell, 25, of Firth, was…

There are many people in our community who dedicate their lives to helping those with disabilities. One of them is Barb DeShon who uses her talents…

A fire was burning in a field near a Melaleuca facility at Exit 113 on the west side of Interstate 15 on Monday afternoon. As of 1 p.m., the fire,…

Wildfires continue to burn in the back country of Yellowstone Park Saturday evening. One of the biggest fires is about 450 acres in size. It’s…

Fire managers are expressing optimism in their battle against a wildfire that has scorched nearly 160 square miles and forced the evacuation of 2,300…

The Beaver Creek Fire grew by 15 square miles late Friday and early Saturday, to 144 square miles. Overnight, flames moved closer to homes and…

An Idaho Falls business was burglarized late last week, Idaho Falls police said Monday. The burglary occurred at Vino Rosso on A Street sometime…

The State Board of Education and a panel including economists and the state’s Lt. Gov. Brad Little recently acknowledged the importance of a…

Question 12 in our 30 questions 30 days series is about American Falls new head coach. It’s not the job he’s used to, but the new…

The Chukars were down by eight runs before the offense decided to show up on Sunday afternoon. Idaho Falls loses to Great Falls 13-12, with the loss…

The Sports Car Club of America’s Eastern Idaho chapter held its final event at Bonneville High School Sunday morning. The drivers are broken up…

Bingham Memorial CEO Louis Kraml will do 100 hours of community service after entering an Alford plea for stalking in the second degree, a…

Chukars Strike first, then not at all as Voyagers top Idaho Falls to begin three game series. With an Orem win Idaho Falls is now tied for first…

Question 13 in our 30 Questions 30 Days goes to Marsh Valley where there’s a big hole at the running back…

A visit to the animal kingdom is a popular weekend activity, but have you ever wondered how South American birds or African penguins relocated to…

There are sky high expectations for the 2013 Highland Rams. Boasting an experienced Offense, and one of the best High School players in the country,…

2012 came with a difficult decision for Century High School Head Football Coach Dave Spillett. He decided, his son Mason wasn’t ready for the…

The Idaho State Board of Education initially approved a proposal at a meeting in Pocatello Thursday night. It could mean more physical education…

A woman’s purse was stolen in Rexburg in early August. Police believe they have the suspect on camera. She used stolen credit cards to make…

Four people are recovering after two separate grizzly bear attacks Thursday; both within 50 miles of each other. Wildlife experts said in both cases,…

The mother of a 21-month-old child who died after being left in a car in Ammon is being charged with a misdemeanor. Rebecca Randall, mother to…

A crash blocked a lane of traffic on U.S. Highway 30 near Pocatello on Friday. Idaho State Police said Linda Scott, 55, of Pocatello, was traveling…

An early morning car chase tore through Idaho Falls on Thursday night. Just before midnight, Bonneville County sheriff’s deputies were checking…

Guns and jewels were stolen from an Idaho Falls business early Friday morning. Police said the burglar stole four guns and multiple diamond rings and…

After a year-long deployment in Afghanistan, Ryan Lissau returned to the United States and surprised his children at their day care Thursday…

Pocatello and Chubbuck’s event center is on the brink of development. Officials in the Pocatello/Chubbuck Auditorium District say they could…

Two separate bear attacks hurt four people Thursday. Two contractors who were working under the Bureau of Land Management were bitten by a bear…

Many of us know raising kids puts a dent in your wallet, and a new study shows us just how much. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will cost…

A new store in Idaho Falls is aiming to help smokers curb their habit. The Vapor Door on West Broadway recently opened and sells electronic…

As the state enters the heat of fire season, national fire services are gearing-up their resources in southeast Idaho. According to air tanker pilot…

The new Rigby High School is nearly complete. The school has capacity for 1,800 students, and more than 1,200 students will be the first to use the…

The Madison County Fair kicked off Thursday, and this year, there is extra reason to celebrate. Madison County turns 100 this year. What better way…

Pocatello police arrested a man Thursday morning after an hours-long standoff with police. Police were called to a domestic disturbance around 3 a.m.…

A 1-acre wildfire was burning in the South Fall Creek area in Teton County, Wyo., on Wednesday. Firefighters from Teton County and Bridger-Teton…

Idaho Falls police are looking into two business burglaries. Police said a burglar broke into Great Harvest Bread on 17th Street sometime late…

The growth rate for the Pocatello/Chubbuck area is slow, but by the year 2040, about 25,000 new people will be living there, said Mori Byington,…

With the help of a grant, Carly Lauffer will leave for Japan Sept. 15 to study international parental abduction. Lauffer graduated from the…