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A building was evacuated in Pocatello due to a gas leak Monday around noon. The building at 201 N. Main was ventilated, and traffic is now being…

The junior varsity soccer girls at Highland and Madison high schools show sportsmanship is alive and well in eastern Idaho. When the Madison girls…

High school students got a chance to let go of some anger at the “Angry Pumpkin’ Chuckin’ Contest” in Blackfoot on Saturday.…

Eleven men wrapped up a weekend of fly fishing in Warm River Sunday afternoon, but it wasn’t just a weekend getaway for a group of buddies.…

Idaho State picked up a crucial point in Big Sky standings after battling Weber St. to a 1-1…

Idaho State got a crucial win in conference play by beating Northern Colorado. The win signifies ISU’s first Big Sky win in two years as the…

Most 5K runs are meant to raise money, but the Chamber Wellness program organized a 5K walk/run Saturday to raise awareness. Holly Sierra, community…

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see localnews8.com/sports or the Local…

Rexburg native Jon Peter Lewis, who appeared on “American Idol” and “The Voice” is back in town for a big production. Along…

Friday marks 20 years since the disappearance of a 9-year-old Challis girl. Stephanie Crane was last seen walking towards the Challis High School in…

High school students may not realize it, but they have the power to make a difference for good in the world. At least, that’s the philosophy of…

Idaho Fish and Game said it is restricting ATV’s and motorcycles to roads in 30 hunting units. It is called the motorizing hunting rule. Gregg…

Local News 8 and KIDK Eyewitness News talked to Rep. Mike Simpson about the furloughed workers Thursday . On Friday the only Democrat running for…

As the partial government shutdown ripples through America, it’s not just workers in the public sector feeling the pain. Businesses near…

Breast cancer is a disease most people think affects only women, but it can happen to men too. According to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, breast…

More furloughs are coming to the site. On Friday, CWI workers got a bulletin from Executive Vice President and COO Bill Lloyd about when folks will…

One person is dead in an accident on Interstate 15 near the Blackfoot Rest Area on Thursday morning. The driver of a 2005 Dodge pickup truck was…

The analytics corporation CoreLogic said home prices in Idaho Falls increased by 14.3 percent in August 2013 compared to August 2012. Some in the…

When the first enrollment numbers for School District 25 came in, the school board knew they had to take action. In September, they approved a…

The entire $700 million abandoned Hoku plant smells as clean as a freshly-built home, with every single item unused and sitting dormant. But, the…

Today local business leaders from across southeast Idaho gathered at this year’s Working Women Business Symposium in Pocatello to learn not…

Eastern Idaho Community Action Partnership in Idaho Falls supports hundreds of low-income families through their programs. If the government shutdown…

As the partial government shutdown continues to weigh on people’s minds, some are temporarily out of work. With the fear and confusion that…

A local inventor is rolling out a line of cosmetics that he says will make your whole body healthier. The line is called Eau du Visage. It is made…

About 2,600 employees of Battelle Energy Alliance will be furloughed starting Oct. 18. In an email to all employees, John Grossenbacher, Idaho…

A case of video voyeurism in Pocatello has many folks on edge. The Pocatello Police Department arrested James Blatter after he was accused of…

A lot of big decisions are on the horizon for the Idaho Falls Fire Department, including cutting back on the tens of thousands of dollars in overtime…

One local theater is trying to make the government shutdown a little more positive for furloughed workers. The Paramount Theater in Idaho Falls has…

An LDS missionary from Victor died Wednesday in Mexico. A spokesperson from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said Elder Colt Daniel…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested Wednesday on a warrant of lewd conduct and sexual battery of a minor 16 to 17 years of age. Idaho Falls police said…

The analytics corporation CoreLogic said home prices in Idaho Falls increased by 14.3 percent in August 2013 compared to August 2012. Some in the…

Bed bugs are typically a problem in big cities and bad hotels, but are the bugs a problem here? Pest control services say they are. Tim Colling has…

The Common Core Standards were the topic of discussion at the Idaho Falls Public Library Wednesday night. The group ‘Citizens Who Care’…

The Idaho Department of Lands has its sights set on a few buildings in Idaho Falls, in exchange for land in McCall. This has many Bonneville County…

One of Bonneville County’s emergency centers got a face-lift. City leaders met to see the new 911 facility Wednesday. Authorities said the call…

More and more high school students are earning college credits, but it comes at a cost to their local county. It’s because counties actually…

There are dozens of foster children in Eastern Idaho waiting for adoption into a loving family. Health and Welfare workers have asked us to help…

A man was shot in a Paul potato field Tuesday. Rupert police and Minidoka County deputies were called around 2:15 p.m. for a shooting. They found…

A man was arrested Wednesday after a high-speed chase through Custer and Butte counties. The Custer County Sheriff’s Office said it got a call…

A Costco employee was arrested after he recorded video of a child in a men’s restroom in the store, police said Wednesday. Pocatello police…

The federal government shutdown may impact kids with free and reduced lunch at school. Right now, there’s enough money to pay for the lunch…

With the government shutdown going into Week 2, the Department of Energy is declining to confirm how many Idaho National Laboratory employees will be…

St. Anthony is a growing town, and that means the need for new projects. A new pedestrian bridge follows an update to 12th Street West. That remodel…

The Bonneville County Fire District held an open house at Fire Station No. 2 Tuesday, in light of Fire Prevention Week. The district conducted…

A Fort Hall man was killed late Monday night in an accident on U.S. 91. Fort Hall police got a call of a reckless driver traveling on the highway at…

Throughout the month of October, every Monday Eastern Idaho Regional Medical center is hosting “Mammo Monday.“ The event invites women…

Pocatello police want your help in finding a person suspected to have used stolen financial cards. Police said Tuesday the suspect used the stolen…

Two Idaho Falls men got into a fight over copper Monday evening, deputies said. The Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office said Dwight Wilkinson,…

Budget cuts have led to the elimination of art in many of our schools but thanks to some great neighbors, all is not lost. The Idaho Art Lab in St.…

Bengals begin 2013 on the road at three PAC-12 opponents. Coach Evans hopes experienced players will help new guys…

Known as the only local Idaho product on the 2013 Women’s Basketball team Sheryl Bitter prepares for her senior…

The Madison Fire Department is looking to expand its station that houses the Madison County Fire Protection District, Madison County EMS and the city…

Sydney Mecham’s passion is 4H. Sydney is the president and secretary of her 4-H chapter. She’s been involved for years and loves it.…

Diet and exercise plans often fail because they are not tailored to each person’s body type. At Mountain View Hospital in Idaho Falls,…

Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland said he will increase security measures at the courthouse in 2014. “It’s society, it’s society…

Police are investigating a motorist who crashed into a crowd of pedestrians who had just left a funeral at a Boise church. Authorities say nine…

Drivers in Pocatello might notice the Center Street underpass got a big makeover today. This is the second year Old Town Pocatello along with the…

Every year teachers from around the state go into professional development for a few days. But this year was a little different for math and science…

A traffic accident led to the arrests of two people Sunday night on theft-related charges. Idaho Falls police were called to the 1400 block of…

A woman was caught red-handed in a car burglary, Idaho Falls police said. Officers were called to the 100 block of Pier View Drive around 7 p.m. The…

The National Federation of the Blind held their fifth annual book fair at Barnes and Noble Saturday. The federation took donations and gave…

An Ammon man was arrested on a charge of arson after sheriff’s deputies say he lit part of a home on fire early Sunday morning. Just before 3…

6 Freshman look to lead the Idaho State Women’s Basketball team into the 2013 season and build off of the success of their…

The Jackson Hole Therapeutic Riding Association wrapped up its 20th season Friday. The nonprofit organization started with three women and a couple…

Drivers who are frustrated with the confusing Chubbuck interchange can finally rest easy, since Sunday marks the final day before the Idaho…

One man was air-lifted to a local hospital after his motorcycle and a pickup truck crashed along US highway 26 near Ririe, Saturday night. Idaho…

A homeowner was forced to stay in a hotel after their house caught on fire Saturday. Firefighters responded to a house on the 1400 block of Scorpius…

Here are the final scores of Friday night football games in eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. For highlights, see localnews8.com/sports or the Local…

A new district judge was appointed for Jefferson County Friday. This comes as a relief as judges said they have their work cut out for them. Lawyer,…

The Teton Cancer Institute opened its doors Friday in Idaho Falls. The center is an affiliate of Mountain View Hospital. It serves as a full services…

Catholic Charities of Idaho, Stevens-Henager College, Candlewood Suites and LaQuinta Inns & Suites are teaming up to help local women find jobs.…

Seventy volunteers from across Idaho, Oregon, Montana, and Wyoming joined a renewed ground search for a missing Oregon woman at Craters of the Moon…

With the United States government still unable to reach a resolution, thousands of employees are out of work until a deal is reached. But the big…

A Fort Hall man was killed in a crash on US 91 at Border School Crossing, near Shoshone-Bannock High School, at around 9:54 p.m. Thursday. Idaho…

Ammon attorney Alan Stephens has been appointed as eastern Idaho’s newest District Judge. Stephens was named to the new 7th District position…

BOYS SOCCERShelley 1* Teton 8 F South Fremont 0* Sugar-Salem 6 F *Century 6 Rigby 0 F Hillcrest 2*Idaho Falls 3 F GIRLS SOCCERFirth 0* North Fremont…

After a successful show last year, a local band is getting ready for another weekend of shows dedicated to Pink Floyd. The band A Few More Bricks is…

Have you ever thought you could make a difference in your local government, but don’t want to run for an elected office? There are…

In the first 24 hours of the health insurance exchanges launching online, there were 4.7 million visitors to the website. Three days after the…

A group of neighbors is taking a stand against crime. They’re creating a neighborhood watch through a website called nextdoor.com. Neighbors…

With people hustling and bustling to their destinations it’s easy to cut someone off or offend someone. That’s exactly what Idaho State…

The Bannock County Courthouse is enacting some changes this week after finding one of its security laws was non-compliant with the state. A county…

Events are between clubs on campus. Thursday events: 2:00 p.m. on the Quad: Powder-Puff Football for the women in the clubs to compete against each…

There are just over 1,700 full-time Guardsmen and women in Idaho and 850 of them were furloughed Tuesday. In a state of emergency, like a fire, flood…

The Bonneville School District 93 school board finalized their bond survey. It will be coming out on Monday. The principals at both Hillcrest and…

One local principal embraced his inner fairy tale Wednesday. Discovery Elementary School in Bonneville County just wrapped up a fitness challenge and…

Idaho is famous for more than just its potatoes after a website survey named Rigby and Ammon among the best cities for young families in Idaho. Out…

Enough volunteers have been found for an upcoming search for the missing hiker at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, the family said…

Federal parks are closed under the partial government shutdown, but state parks are not. On Wednesday, the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation…

The partial shutdown of the federal government will have a direct effect on some services in Idaho, including the Idaho Special Supplemental…

The wolf hunting season is under way in Wyoming. Seasons in each of the state’s wolf hunt areas began Tuesday and end Dec. 31. The exception is…

A new study is going to begin at Idaho State University, and it focuses on children’s sleeping habits and if those habits affect substance…

A Blackfoot woman died in a crash on Interstate 15 north of Fort Hall Casino early Wednesday. Around 3:15 a.m., Dorothy D. Harris, 26, was traveling…

A man charged in a Rigby killing was in court Wednesday. In the preliminary hearing for Emanuel Jesus Granados, the judge was to decide whether there…

BOYS SOCCERBlackfoot 4Idaho Falls 4 TIE Highland 0*Hillcrest 4 F *Bonneville 2Preston 1 F *Teton 2South Fremont 0 F GIRLS SOCCER * Preston 4…

Yellowstone and Grand Teton are among the National Parks closed due to the government shutdown, and it may impact Jackson Hole’s economy. Jeff…

Tuesday is the first day Idahoans can jump onto the state’s health care insurance website and start hunting for an insurance plan. Despite the…

The Idaho Department of Labor hosted their job fair Tuesday. Although the fair was geared toward former INL workers, the fair received interest from…

Cable ONE has dropped CNN and other channels from its lineup. In an email sent to viewers Tuesday, the cable company said a deal with Turner Network…

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