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BOYS SOCCER*Century 6Pocatello 2 F Skyline 2Blackfoot 2 FT Teton 0* Sugar-Salem 3 F Bonneville 1* Hillcrest 7 F *Wendell 7,Declo 0 F *Gooding…

A new project could make Idaho Falls the leader in nuclear technology. A company out of Portland, Oregon wants to build a small modular power…

A Rexburg man was found guilty of meth- and drug-related charges Tuesday. Noe Munguia-Diaz, also known as Juan Ernesto Medina-Munguia, was found…

Idaho State Police said an Idaho Falls man led them on a chase Monday. Around 1:30 p.m., troopers located the 1997 Ford Expedition of Floyd Long, 44,…

Search and rescue teams from two Idaho counties will remove a new sculpture above Pillar Falls. On Sunday, Shoshone Falls visitors told a park worker…

The fair marks the culmination of many 4H projects young people have worked on all year. It’s all made possible by adult volunteers. This is…

The YMCA in Idaho Falls got a makeover last weekend. Lowe’s Home Improvement put together a team to redo part of the building. They chose the…

Idaho’s Department of Education said many public schools received ground beef from a California company that’s now yanking its product on…

Police said Monday afternoon that a missing Idaho Falls girl has been found. An Amber Alert had been issued for Aaliyah Esqueda, 5, on Friday, but it…

Monday afternoon, the state of Idaho cancelled the amber alert out for Aaliyah Esqueda, 5 of Idaho Falls. She was found in Mexico with her father.…

The Miss Shoshone-Bannock Queen is also the new Miss Indian Nations. The Shoshone-Bannock tribes announced Alexandria Alvarez, the daughter of Vernon…

Idaho Falls police are looking into a burglary at Jim Serr Automotive over the weekend. The owner reported the burglary Monday morning after he…

Monday began the second week of a fish population survey on the Teton River, but the method used may shock you. Idaho Fish and Game and Friends of…

Bannock County will start to see more jobs popping-up in order to get the state of the county’s economy back on track to where it was before…

Public health officials want you to tell your kids to stay away from bats. According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, three bats in…

A man and a woman from Idaho Falls were arrested on grand theft and drug charges in a traffic stop. Police said Monday that officers stopped a…

Yellowstone National Park officials have identified a 3-year-old girl who died from a gunshot wound at the park over the weekend. They identified her…

An Idaho Falls man has gotten prison time for distributing meth. John Robert Anderson, 34, got two years behind bars followed by four years of…

A 4-year-old Blackfoot boy was killed Saturday when he was struck by a car at Snake River High School. Bingham County Sheriff Craig Rowland said…

Heavy rain in the Mink Creek area south of Pocatello washed debris and mud down roads and hillsides late Sunday afternoon. Eyewitnesses tell us the…

Mike Kramer has always been very critical of his Kicker Brendon Garcia. But 2013 so far has been good for the Senior after making all 4 field goals…

Susan Miller was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 11 years ago, and she has dedicated her time toward raising awareness and money for the disease…

A scare at the Idaho Falls Regional Airport forced everyone to evacuate Saturday. Idaho Falls Firefighters responded to reports of smoke coming from…

The Idaho State Defense looked downright good against Dixie State on Saturday. Helping ISU win their first game of the…

Idaho State proved that 2013 may be different than last season. The Bengals topped Dixie State 40-14 in dominating fashion on Saturday. Led by Justin…

Not only are there going to be several new mayors in southeast Idaho, there will be some competition for city council seats as well. AMMON MAYOR…

Here are scores from Friday’s high school football games. If you know of a score not listed here, please email newsdesk@localnews8.com. Go to…

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game, along with the Bonneville Power Administration, unveiled a new salmon hatchery in Springfield Friday. Groups…

A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who was in a car crash near Rockford died Friday, Portneuf Medical Center said. The…

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a well-known treatment for decompression sickness for divers, but in eastern Idaho, treatment for other conditions is…

Idaho Power Company reports electricity service has been restored to thousands of customers affected by an outage in the Salmon and Leadore areas…

Most anti-drug campaigns are targeted toward teens, but it may be time to shift that attention to a much older crowd. A report released Tuesday by…

BOYS SOCCERHillcrest 2Skyline 2 *Rigby 5Shelley 1 Idaho Falls 2Century 2 North Fremont 3American Falls 3 GIRLS SOCCER*Century 4Idaho Falls 3 *Preston…

The Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Okla., has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for western, central and portions of eastern Idaho until 11 p.m.…

If you followed the city of Idaho Falls contract negotiations, you know there were debates and issues all over the place. In Pocatello, however,…

There is a certain excitement that comes with the Eastern Idaho State Fair, but it’s not all fun and games for everyone. A group called Raise…

The rain put a damper on a few attractions at the Eastern Idaho State Fair Thursday. The Indian Relay Races were set to start at noon, but due to the…

The Fish and Game Department generated a lot of excitement at the state fair Thursday. They showcased their new laser hunting games. Inside their…

Eastern Idahoans are raising their voices against a possible military strike in Syria. Wednesday a Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved a…

A new program at a local elementary school increased test scores so much that now almost all of the Bonneville School District is trying it. An…

A statue is missing from the Pocatello Regional Airport. The statue is of Jizo Bosatsu, an “enlightened being known in East Asian cultures as a…

People in Pocatello and Chubbuck are going to see a rise in their property taxes to help School District 25. An increase in students has resulted in…

BOYS SOCCERTwin Falls 1Wood River 1 F *Jerome 6Minico 0 F GIRLS SOCCER*Twin Falls 2Wood River 1 F H.S. VOLLEYBALL (MATCHES WON)Idaho Falls…

The auto industry is seeing an uptick in sales nationally, and dealerships in Eastern Idaho are feeling the growth. This August, U.S auto sales…

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…