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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…

One law enforcement ranger said it’s the first time eastern Idaho has a unit stationed at the Bureau of Land Management. In eastern Idaho,…

Snake River Landing announced Wednesday it will become the new headquarters for Scientech. Scientech is an international company that provides…

People in the town of Jackson are being urged to lock their windows and doors. Police are looking for a man who they say is sneaking into homes in…

Unmanned drones are flying in places over the nation. Monday, we told you some areas of Idaho may soon be used for testing these aircraft. The gem…

People living in Jackson Hole are weighing in on the county’s comprehensive development strategy. Commissioners for Teton County, Wyo., have…

An Idaho Falls man was arrested after police said he stabbed another man at the Bonneville Hotel Apartments early Wednesday morning. Idaho Falls…

A Pocatello man was arrested for excessive DUI when he rolled his car early Wednesday morning. Pocatello Police said Steven R. Foran, 32, struck a…

After averaging nearly 10 runs per game against Grand Junction. The Idaho Falls Chukars managed only 1 run on 4 hits to open a 7 game homestand. With…

The ISU Bengals women’s volleyball team picks up right where they left off. Finishing 2nd in both the regular season and the Big Sky…

In our ongoing 30 Questions 30 Days Series, here is Question 17. We head to Idaho Falls High School to see if the Tigers can improve in…

The State Fire burning near Malad along the border of Utah and Idaho received additional help Tuesday. Fire crews out of Arizona and New Mexico…

In the midst of Air Idaho Rescue’s busiest season, its pilots are training without even getting off the ground. Once a year for a couple of…

Diabetes is on the rise among the youth in southeast Idaho. Nurses at the Diabetes Education Center said from January until the end of July, ten more…

Brody Harrison wants to buy at least 10 headstones for unmarked graves at the State Hospital South Cemetery. To reach his goal, Harrison is baking…

An Idaho Falls man has been charged with first-degree murder by aggravated battery in the death of a 16-month-old girl in December. Idaho Falls…

Idaho is having trouble keeping up with the 200,000 snowmobiles, boats, ATVs and motorcycles in the state, as each of them must be registered each…

A group of volunteers is working to revive a local landmark. Cole Ybarguen, his friends and family, and the Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation…

Search and Rescue units from two counties were called out Monday night to rescue a hurt fisherman. The Fremont County Search Rescue said the…

Some Shelley residents are hoping to change a city ordinance to allow them to keep their chicken coops. One resident, Aimee Goc, told Local News 8…

Real estate developer Willard Price initiated a meeting Monday afternoon with the Idaho Falls City Council in an effort to encourage modifications to…

Some areas of Idaho may soon be used for unmanned aircraft system testing. The Idaho Department of Commerce is leading the project. The Department of…

A fire started by lightning Thursday is threatening homes and livestock. As of Monday, it was burning about one mile from homes near the community of…

People across Idaho had their eyes peeled for missing California teen Hannah Anderson after getting alarming alerts sent to their phones. “I…

With the nice weather summertime offers lots of opportunities for people in Eastern Idaho to show what great neighbors they can be. This past week…

Here are the registration dates for eastern Idaho school districts. AberdeenSchool starts Aug. 19. Contact individual schools for registration…

Pocatello Head Coach Tom Harrison has a problem. It’s a problem he should be happy to have, he has two Senior Quarterbacks who could start for…

Head Coach Mike Kramer and the Bengals prepare to put 2012 behind them on Monday. Sweeping changes in the off-season gives ISU hope to turn the…

Sunday was the last day of the 26th annual Targhee Bluegrass Festival in Alta, Wyo. Garret Owens came from North Carolina to take in the festival.…

A fire was burning in the Lava area late Friday afternoon. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said crews are responding to a fire on BLM land…

A fire near Lava Hot Springs has burned an estimated 132 acres as of Sunday evening. The fire is burning northwest of town on BLM land off of…

The 50th anniversary of the Shoshone-Bannock Festival comes to a close today. Event organizers said the weekend-long celebration brought-in more…

At it’s annual Alumni Game, the Varsity Bengals topped the Alumni…

Idaho Falls got all the runs they needed in the 2nd inning on their way to a 12-3 win. Starting pitcher Patrick Conroy won his 5th start of the…

Question 20: Highland Rams have one of the best High School football prospects in the country on it’s offensive line. But the hole they have to…

Thousands packed the green belt in Idaho Falls this afternoon for this years great snake river green belt duck race. The annual event draws people…

San Diego County Sheriff’s officials say the man suspected of abducting 16-year-old Hannah Anderson has been killed in Idaho and the teen has…

Chubbuck held its annual Chubbuck Days celebrations Saturday. Scary face paint, down the clown, putt putt with some major obstacles and real…

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The Idaho Falls City Council decided Thursday to approve a master signage program. The city wants to add more signs to help both locals and tourists…

In a long meeting that lasted until midnight Thursday, the council decided to pass a $185 million budget. It’s the same budget as last year and…

Intermountain Gas Company wants to increase its rates by 4.15 percent beginning Oct. 1. In its annual Purchased Gas Cost Adjustment application, the…

If you pick up the September issue of Consumer Reports on stands now, you will see a special surgery issue. Inside you’ll find the rankings of…

The Idaho Falls City Council now says all five fire stations will again operate fully staffed. The decision was made in a work session Thursday…

The man police said caused a crash at Eighth and Center in Pocatello on Thursday night rescued another driver before he was arrested on an aggravated…

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For students hoping to work in the nuclear engineering field, the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission is giving Idaho State University College of…

Local cyclists are preparing for a 100 mile bike race this weekend. Some will be skipping the normal food stops in favor of something a little…

The Idaho National Laboratory is modernizing control rooms for nuclear power plants. The current systems are nearing the end of their 40-year life…

The annual Snake River Roaring Youth Jam kicked off Thursday with free art projects, experiments and music. The jam goes through Saturday. Toddlers…

A quarterly oil and gas lease auction generated $1.6 million in mineral leases for the state of Wyoming on Wednesday. The auction by the Office of…

“Just a Thought” By Russ Rubert August 2013 Summer is leaving, but not before the crops and gardens are harvested and either stored,…

The state’s water resources are running dry. This week the Idaho Water Resource Board is meeting to discuss ways to prevent a water shortage…

Idaho Falls and Bonneville County Fire Crews responded to a grass fire behind an auto salvage yard Wednesday night. The fire broke out just after 9…

The Shoshone and Bannock tribes of Fort Hall are celebrating their 50th annual festival this week. The festival is one of the most popular in the…

With the start of school just weeks away, the Eastern Idaho Public Health District is reminding parents to have their children vaccinated. James…

The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance released the results of its effective population study. The effective population factors in the number of…

The federal government wants to protect our national parks. More than 1,200 acres of land inside Grand Teton National Park is up for sale to the…

With a new school year comes the talk of new schools. The Bonneville District 93 School Board is concerned about overcrowding, especially in…

School was in session Wednesday for school bus drivers in Bonneville District 93. The annual training is a refresher course for returning drivers,…

A year ago, few locals had heard of the Cives Steel Company. On Wednesday, the Ucon plant was ready for business. Two hundred people were on hand for…