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More than half of Americans take vitamins and supplements, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control. From calcium to zinc,…

Students in the Jefferson County School District may face longer days at school, but a shorter week. The district is thinking about switching to a…

Idaho became the third state to join the Records and Information from DMV’s for E-Verify program on Sunday. The RIDE program gives employers…

Two people robbed the Maverik Country Store on East Alameda in Pocatello on Sunday morning. Police said Monday that the pair, both males, ordered the…

Nationally recognized environmental engineering firm, agCompliance, will hold SPCC educational training seminars alongside two different cooperatives…

There are so many talented people in our area. It is especially impressive when they donate their talents without getting paid for it. Local artist…

Emmanuel Jesus Granados is wanted for questioning in connection with a deadly Rigby shooting. A man was shot to death in Rigby early Sunday morning.…

A Blackfoot man completed 101 laps at the Relay for Life of Idaho Falls on Saturday. Brian Warner has a rare form of multiple sclerosis. He also has…

A Custer County search party has recovered the body of a missing hiker. The 55-year-old man was reported missing by his hiking partner Saturday. The…

The Pocatello Zoo is another step closer toward its plans for expanding and upgrading its facility. Nearly 300 community members herded their way…

Power County’s Search and Rescue team celebrated its 25th annual Salmon BBQ Saturday. Bob Sonnen joined Power County Search and Rescue 35 years…

Idaho Falls is on a hot streak as the bats absolutely dominated Missoula on their way to an 11-2 win on Sunday. Led by Frank Schwindel who drove in 5…

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office says three people are injured after a stabbing in Roberts Saturday. Deputies say two juveniles from…

The Pocatello Razorbacks saw an offensive explosion beating Kimberly 10-2 and 11-6 in a Saturday American Legion Double…

Tech teens are loving a new app available on mobile devices called Snapchat. In a world of thousands of apps for just about everything, Snapchat…

Running is something the Thurstons have done for a long time. Travis Thurston has been running since he was a kid, and now he is passing it along to…

We have new information on the heated Idaho Falls City Council meeting Monday afternoon where members were discussing if the city should give sewer…

Landowner Stafford Smith says about 400 acres are being developed from the east side of Interstate 15 between exit 113-116. There are three phases of…

The comeback for Twinkies and many other Hostess snacks is rolling out early in some stores across the country. Albertsons stores stocked the Hostess…

Verizon Wireless is among the latest carriers to launch a new tool to help parents monitor their child’s phone usage. Madi and Jordan Wright,…

New details were released Friday into the shooting death of Boede Paul. In a press conference on Friday morning, Twin Falls County Prosecuting…

Pocatello is hosting choirs from around the world for the 7th Annual Idaho International Choral Festival. Local News 8 reporter Chris Cole attended…

tBonneville County will be a little more bike and pedestrian friendly with a new plan called “Connecting Our Community.” The City of…

The Idaho Falls City Council approved a $3,000, year-long contract with USDA Wildlife Services on Thursday night to manage the goose population on…

The work session at the City Council meeting in Idaho Falls including a topic in hot debate with the public: the geese at the greenbelt. The area…

A group that helps disabled vets by performing yard work kicks off Tuesday. Veterans Helping Hands was started by Marissa McKinney, a Miss Idaho…

The Bingham County courthouse in Blackfoot was evacuated for a short time around 8:30 a.m. Friday after employees thought they smelled gas. But…

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is proposing a $4 million project that would replace groundwater with surface water for the A & B Irrigation…

A Pocatello man was arrested at 4:09 p.m. Thursday after he attempted to escape an arrest warrant. Casey Roy Casper, 42, was wanted on an Idaho…

Our station’s own investigation has uncovered a months-long dispute between teachers and their principal at Stalker Elementary School in…

For those who do not yet have health insurance, the January 1 deadline to jump on a plan is rapidly approaching. Chairman of the Idaho Health…

The Idaho National Laboratory’s Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity team has logged 100 million miles since 1994. The research team analyzes the…

A man was hospitalized after a one-vehicle crash on Interstate 15 near Blackfoot on Thursday. Idaho State Police said Nathan J. Hanson, 37 years old…

Construction on Highway 20 near Rexburg isn’t just giving drivers a headache. Business owners within a one-mile radius of the construction say…

Swimmers using southeast Idaho beaches have been complaining this week about skin rashes. It’s called swimmer’s itch, and the…

An independent investigation has determined there should not be any criminal charges filed for the March 14 police-shooting death of Bradley Wilson.…

Pocatello police have arrested the man they said has been stealing mail from home mailboxes around the city. Danny Early Matthews, 45, of West…

The Pocatello Fire Department was dousing hot spots and investigating the cause of an early morning house fire Thursday. No one was hurt. Assistant…

A power outage in Pocatello today left nearly 14,000 people without power for several hours. The power outage also left several major intersections…

The Idaho Falls Downtown Development Corporation is focused on increasing downtown living. Executive Director Bob Everhart said he constantly hears…

The lights were coming on for Pocatello after an outage knocked out power for as many as 13,000 Idaho Power customers. Pocatello police said a downed…

A small plane went down in a wheat field in Blackfoot on Tuesday. The Bingham County Sheriff’s Office said the pilot, Ryan Blaser, was out for…

Now that summer is here, a lot of people are taking their boats, jet skis, and kayaks to any nearby water. If you hear a siren-like whistle, chances…

Police and firefighters put their lives on the line every day to make sure the public is safe, but what about the dispatchers, who send the emergency…

A burn barrel left untended is blamed for a fire that destroyed a house and three vehicles near Rexburg on Tuesday. Rexburg-Madison Emergency…

A group in Ammon has logged 28 miles over the past six weeks. The group of family and friends has crossed those miles by walking, running, biking or…

No charges will be filed in the death of a confessed killer who was shot by deputies in January. The Bannock County Sheriff’s Office said Boede…

The Bannock County sheriff has revealed more details in Wednesday night’s standoff, in which the man who confessed to killing a missing…

The Ashton/Island Park Ranger District of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest has proposed a project that would change trail regulations for OHV…

The Idaho International Choral Festival will officially be underway Wednesday with the opening ceremony. There will also be a number of performances…

Librarians in eastern Idaho want to help you understand President Barack Obama’s health care reform known as the Affordable Care Act. The Idaho…

Idaho Power has awarded a grant to help the economy in the Pocatello area grow. Now it’s up to the Bannock Development Corporation to figure…

Federal spending cuts, stemming from the March sequestration, are now starting to affect military families. Mandated furloughs are now a reality for…

With the Ross Park skate park drawing closer toward exceeding its life expectancy, the Pocatello City Parks and Recreation department has big plans…

A community is sounding off, one month since the Teton County Schools superintendent announced he would be doing away with the high school’s…

Bonneville County is dealing with stolen mail. Over the weekend, the sheriff’s office had a few reports of mail with bill payments being stolen…

A 22-year old died from carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat with his friends at Bear Lake recently. Many people hear about carbon monoxide poisonings…

Local special-needs children and their families got a gift Monday when adaptable bikes were awarded to four families at Snake River Landing in Idaho…

A Rexburg man was arrested after he pointed a gun at his landlord’s family members, police said Tuesday. Rexburg police said the incident,…

Two crashes occurred between Fort Hall and Blackfoot on Interstate 15 on Monday afternoon. Around 3:17 p.m., Heather Tripp, 29, of Blackfoot, was…

The Idaho Falls City Council discussed an important issue Monday afternoon that could attract more business to town. The purpose of the meeting was…

As Americans learn more about government surveillance programs, the Better Business Bureau said it gives computer hackers a good opportunity to…

The Idaho International Summerfest is kicking off with a party at 7:15 Monday night in Rexburg at Madison Junior High. Monday morning dancers from…

A rogue peahen who has been causing quite a flap around Idaho Falls in recent weeks is behind bars. The bird was relaxing at the Idaho Falls Animal…

The Fourth of July holiday week is over, and it was an eventful one, thanks to two Great Neighbors. For two decades, Phil Meador and Frank…

Idaho State Police are investigating a crash on U.S. Highway 20 at the County Line Road exit. A dump truck went over the guardrail and down the side…

An angry man with a shotgun threatened neighbors lighting fireworks late at night, police said. Officers were called to the 800 block of Singletree…

While many were enjoying Fourth of July celebrations, the day started off as a scary one for our TV family here at Local News 8 & Eyewitness…

A Jackson Hole home valued at $32.5 million will be auctioned off Friday, July 12. The Grand Teton Estate has over 23,000 square feet of living…

Idaho Falls hadn’t won back to back games all season. That all changed Sunday when the Chukars beat Grand Junction 8-4. Behind a strong…

A Pocatello man got quite a surprise Saturday morning when he showed up to the Christ Love Vineyard expecting to be interviewed regarding a…

After Thursday ‘s tragic drowning, the family of 27-year-old Lloyd Westbrook II, is seeking donations to help with funeral costs. Just before…

Hot temperatures in the summer can be dangerous, but being out in the water poses even more of a threat. Every year, search and rescue groups around…

Idaho Falls righted the ship Saturday night. After committing 14 errors in two games, the Chukars finally put together a solid effort, beating Grand…

Two people are lucky to be OK after crashing their camper on the side of Interstate 15. It happened just after 7 p.m. Saturday. The two were headed…

With the Blackfoot Pride Days events in Blackfoot around Jensen’s Grove, you may have seen a man on the roof of Tommy Vaughn’s Grill. So,…

Bonneville County Sheriff Paul Wilde made the decision to move forward with Melaleuca’s Freedom Celebration fireworks on Thursday night. Wilde…

Around 4pm the National Weather Service in Pocatello and the Storm Prediction Center in Oklahoma issued Severe Thunderstorm Watches for Eastern…

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 392 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 11 PM MDT THISEVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREASIN IDAHO THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIESIN EAST…

An Idaho Falls family is mourning the loss of a family member who drowned in the Snake River on the July 4th holiday. The Bonneville County…

Here’s what’s for Independence Day around eastern Idaho and western Wyoming. If you know of an event that is not listed, please let us…

The body of a man who apparently tried to swim to Keefer’s Island before the fireworks show Thursday night has been recovered. Officers said…

A 42-year-old Idaho Falls woman was transported to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center Thursday night with possible internal injuries. Idaho Falls…

A nearly five month investigation led to the arrest of Leroy Simpson, 29, on charges of aggravated battery in Idaho Falls Tuesday. Idaho Falls Police…

Idaho Falls Police have charged Cory R. Caldwell, 43, with rape after an emergency call in the 600 block of Park Avenue. Caldwell was booked into the…

Idaho Falls had the lead heading into the 6th inning, but that’s when everything went wrong. Grand Junction scored one in the 6th and nine in…

Folks staked out spots to watch the fireworks and took in Liberty Fest Thursday afternoon in Idaho Falls. Garrett Slezak, BYU-Idaho student, came…

The Central Idaho Interagency Fire Center reports a small wild fire was reported at around 2:30 p.m. near Mackay. Fire information officer Amy Baumer…

The family of Colorado Sen. Mark Udall says searchers looking for his brother in western Wyoming’s Wind River Range have found his body. James…

The parent company of a polysilicon manufacturing plant in eastern Idaho has filed for bankruptcy in Pocatello federal court. The Idaho State Journal…

Brigham Young University Idaho will graduate a total of 1,893 students during spring commencement Tuesday, July 23 in Rexburg. The university will…

A Dubois man is being held in the Clark County jail on $20 thousand bond on charges of felony aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Clark County…

Pet-lovers know how hard the 4th of July is for animals, and the fireworks can be a little much. The Pocatello Animal Shelter says this is the…

In the Local News 8 video clip above, Caleb James explains most parade route “stake-outs” are on city “right-of-way”…

As the temperatures continue to rise, many children are flocking to local pools to beat the heat; but how close are they swimming to sex offenders?…

Idaho Falls’ Independence Day festivities begin Thursday morning, and the Idaho Falls Police Department is prepping for a busy day. Joelyn…

Every 30 minutes, a crime against a person happens in Idaho, according to a new report released by the Idaho State Police. The report details…

Firefighters expected to control a small, ten acre fire on the Fort Hall Reservation by around 6 p.m. Wednesday. The “Little Indian” fire…

Pocatello Police are looking for suspects driving a black vehicle who were seen removing mail from mail boxes in the Highland area. According to…

Revised estimates put the size of the “Beaver Pass” range fire near Moore at 31 acres. According to the Eastern Idaho Interagency Fire…