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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…

After 24 years with the City of Idaho Falls, planning director Renee Magee retired Friday. She says in her role as planning director, she’s…

A Rexburg woman is behind bars after police said she hurt an officer. Lori J. Humphries, 38, was arrested for felony battery of an officer and…

The Tautphaus Park Zoo is getting some badly-needed money to renovate one of the barns in the Children’s Zoo. The zoo received a $21,000 grant…

Idaho Falls police arrested two people around 5:15 p.m.Thursday night after a fight in the 600 block of Park Avenue. Police said Casey S. Taylor, 31,…

A report from Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center led to the arrest of an Idaho Falls man early Friday. The hospital reported at 2:15 a.m. they…

A local company got a huge tax break from Bonneville County commissioners Thursday. This is the first time the county has ever made a decision like…

Everywhere you go in Pocatello, it seems like there’s a story about a haunting, and a great number of those stories come from the Old Town…

Athlete, musician and peacemaker are three words that describe Sugar-Salem senior and United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student award winner,…

Electronic cigarettes are becoming an increasingly popular way for smokers to kick that nicotine habit. Today’s the deadline for the Food and…

The four candidates for mayor of Idaho Falls all say the city has a lot of potential for economic growth. “Where the growth really needs to…

Halloween is here, but while the kids are focused on costumes and candy, Idaho Falls police say parents should have safety in mind. They have eight…

A Bonneville County woman accused of neglecting her horses was sentenced Thursday. Sharon Wilson was originally charged with two misdemeanor counts…

A man who told Pocatello police he had a gun got Tased, according to a news release. Pocatello police said they were called to Toponce Drive around…

It’s been almost two months since severe flooding hit Pocatello, and recovery is all said and done — but not for one family on Riverside…

A West Yellowstone, Mont., man is being held in the Madison County Jail after police said he displayed a gun to another driver on U.S. Highway 20…

Police are no longer looking for a missing man with Alzheimer’s disease. The elderly man walked away from a business at 333 North 18th Street…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Wednesday morning on a warrant for rape. Idaho Falls police said Thursday that Simon A. Rapp, 31, had been under…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after he allegedly tried to use brass knuckles to punch a woman. Police were called to a home on the 1800 block of…

As it gets colder outside, it’s time to start thinking about heating your home for winter. The state of Idaho offers taxpayers on opportunity…

Disability Employment Awareness Month is coming to an end, but it’s still going strong. One Albertsons employee got a visit from an Idaho…

If an orthodontist’s office ever showed up in a fairy tale, it would look like this. Dr. Bret Mooso and his entire staff are decked out in…

Continuing our election day coverage, Local News 8 spoke with the two Ammon mayoral candidates today. One is incumbent Mayor Steve Fuhriman. His…

It’s now easier than ever to park downtown. Wednesday, the city added 87 new free parking spots around the railroad tracks near West Broadway…

Ever since incumbent mayoral candidate Brian Blad started putting his campaign signs up around town just over one week ago, he has noticed them…

Pocatello police are looking for a man they said stabbed a 32-year-old Pocatello man in the neck on South Hayes. Police were called to the area of…

Pocatello Neighborhood Housing Services is celebrating 20 years of being in Pocatello, and they say there are a lot of achievements as seen in…

With Halloween just days away, many are scrambling to get that last-minute costume, but somewhere along the line we’ve traded scary for…

The six mayoral candidates are talking about the overpass/underpass issue in Blackfoot. The lack of an overpass or underpass in Blackfoot has become…

Idaho is considering a tiered licensure program for teachers. That means different teaching licenses based on professional status. There is a…

One Idaho Falls elementary school got a visit from some superheroes on Tuesday. The crime stoppers stormed Sunnyside Elementary School to talk about…

The Idaho Health Care Exchange wants to make Your Health Idaho a separate site from the federal government. Many people using the online health…

The Bingham County Courthouse got a face-lift Tuesday. The county is working to make the courthouse more handicap accessible. Workers are taking out…

Students at Dora Erickson Elementary School have the entire week off. The mini vacation is so that teachers can move into their brand new building.It…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 years of partnership with an event Tuesday night at…

A former Madison County Sheriff’s Office employee was arrested after thousands of dollars were reported missing. According to a news release…

A man Idaho Falls police said broke into a home last month and held a woman at gunpoint is in jail. Robert A. Lawrence, 19, of Idaho Falls, has been…

With only eight days left until voters need to get out and cast their votes in the city-wide elections, the City of Chubbuck is gearing-up for what…

Prices for renting homes and apartments around eastern Idaho are showing a steady increase from 2012. Ever since the housing market crashed in 2008,…

Students at Districts 91 and 93 are learning about the harmful effects of drugs. Longfellow Elementary in Idaho Falls kicked off red ribbon week with…

A car crashed at the canal at Sunnyside and Rollandet in Idaho Falls on Monday afternoon. The car hit the bridge railing and spun around into the…

Hundreds of pumpkins at Jensen Grove in Blackfoot will help out folks with Type 1 diabetes. Pum’kin Palooza is going through Halloween. There…

United Dairymen of Idaho Distinguished Student Award winner, Kenedee Moon, from Ririe High School, displays unusual determination and direction in…

Idaho State Police are investigating a car crash near Fort Hall that claimed the life of a Pocatello woman. The accident happened a little past 2…